What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Lauren Stovall, brand strategist, creative entrepreneur, and self-described “Legacy Preserver” at Hot Sam’s Detroit — the city’s oldest men’s clothier, founded in 1921. For over a century, Hot Sam’s has been more than a store; it’s been a cultural institution where Detroiters have marked life’s biggest moments — from first suits and prom nights to weddings and beyond.

Lauren shares her journey stepping into the family business, what it means to carry forward a 104-year-old legacy, and how she’s helping the brand evolve for future generations. With a focus on blending tradition and innovation, Lauren is showing what it means to honor heritage while embracing the creativity needed to keep a business thriving in today’s market.

We’re talking:

• How Hot Sam’s became a cornerstone of Detroit style and culture
• What it means to be a “Legacy Preserver” in a family-owned business
• Balancing heritage with fresh ideas to stay relevant after 100+ years
• The role of fashion as a community connector in Detroit
• Lauren’s vision for sustaining Hot Sam’s for the next century

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What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re back in Detroit and sitting inside the Social Media Store, the brainchild of Robert Courtney Collins — entrepreneur, agency founder, and visionary behind Robert Courtney & Associates, CreatorCon, and now a bold new space redefining how creators and business owners access resources.

Robert breaks down the vision for the Social Media Store, why timing delays actually helped him refine the concept, and how it’s built to solve real challenges faced by entrepreneurs and creators: access, affordability, and community. We also dive into his lessons from building one of Michigan’s premier social media agencies, launching CreatorCon, and why patience, persistence, and authenticity are the keys to long-term success in the creator economy.

We’re talking:

• The Social Media Store: Why this concept could change the game for entrepreneurs and creators
• Lessons on patience, community, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them
• The difference between a creator, a creative, and an influencer — and why it matters in 2025
• Turning passion into profit without losing joy
• The future of CreatorCon and how it’s shaping conversations around business and creativity

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What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we’re on location in Atlanta at the Fanbase headquarters, the Black-owned social media platform founded by Isaac Hayes III. I’m joined by two dynamic voices in leadership and innovation: Britt Hunter, a former Division I basketball star turned leadership coach and host of the podcast Thanks But No One Asked You, and Regnault Sanders, founder of Schoolconomy, an edtech platform gamifying education by rewarding students for academic achievement and wellness.

We’re talking:

• Britt’s journey from athletics to leadership coaching and launching a podcast built on honesty and purpose
• How Regnault is reshaping education with Schoolconomy and empowering students through tech innovation
• The power of networking, partnerships, and persistence in scaling ideas from vision to impact
• Why Atlanta is becoming a hub for Black tech founders and entrepreneurs

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