5 | Cathy Hughes

When she was just in her early 30s, Cathy Hughes created the largest African-American broadcasting company in the United States. This did not come without extreme adversity. When looking to buy her first radio station, she was denied bank loans 34 times. In this episode, listeners will hear how Cathy’s persistence and determination led not only to the creation of a new radio format, but to Cathy becoming the second wealthiest Black woman in America. Her impact and legacy have changed Black radio forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices