Most of your daily life runs on Black innovation and you don’t even know the names. That’s not just “history class trivia.” That’s power. Because when you don’t know who built the system, you don’t learn how to build your own.

This episode is a Black History Month Series spotlight on Frederick McKinley Jones the man tied to the refrigeration units you see on top of semi trailers. The “reefers.” The reason food can move across the country without turning into trash. The reason supply chains evolved. The reason modern life feels “easy” in ways we take for granted.

And the bigger message is uncomfortable: over time, inventions go mainstream and we forget who created them. Then we forget that invention, innovation, and ownership are literally how America got built. We lose the hunger to create. We lose the respect for builders. And we start living inside systems we didn’t design.

So I’m challenging you in this one: be your own innovator. In your business, in your household, in the way your family runs. Write down the processes that make life smoother. Trace where they came from. Learn the history. Because the moment you understand how systems get built, you stop being a passenger in your own life.

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This is Episode 28 of Let’s Get Real and I’m not here to whisper. I’m here to say the part out loud: when “safety” starts looking like chaos, somebody’s lying… and regular people are the ones paying the price.

This episode is part of the Black History Month Series, and we’re talking about the BS swirling around ICE operations, the stories that shift, the fear that spreads, and the way it gets weaponized to keep us arguing with each other instead of holding power accountable. If the details are still unfolding, cool… that’s even more reason to slow down and demand receipts, not rumors.

Here’s what I’m focused on: what tragedy does to people. It can shatter trust… or it can create unison. It can isolate families… or it can wake up communities. The question is whether we turn pain into purpose, or pain into posts.

And then we get to the part everybody skips: the plan. Not motivational bullshit. Not “thoughts and prayers.” A real move: clarity, community, cash, consequences. You’ll hear exactly what those mean and how to apply them without burning out or getting played.

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The world is chaotic and people are tired. And when people are tired, they stop rewarding “safe.” They reward clear. In this Black History Month Series episode, I’m joined by Kristina Hall and we’re talking about the problem too many Black business owners won’t admit out loud: your business isn’t stuck because you aren’t working hard. It’s stuck because your message is weak.

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If you’re posting consistently, seeing other creators pop off, and sitting there thinking “do I need to be more controversial?” you’re not crazy. But let’s separate truth from coping: the algorithm doesn’t “hate” you. The message just isn’t landing. And in 2026, with AI making everybody sound the same, blending in is a death sentence.

We get into the line between being bold and being messy. Bold is standing on what you believe and being able to back it up. Messy is rage-baiting for attention, copying hot takes, and building a brand that collapses the second a real client walks through the door.

Kristina drops a clean framework we build in real time: Stand. Say. Sell. Stand on your business. Say it in plain English. Then sell your service like you’re not ashamed to get paid. We also break down a real client example (Pilates School SF) where one bold, clear message brought in the right audience, globally.

And we close with a Black History Month question that gets real fast: what Black history means when you’re biracial, light-skinned, and still connected to the roots, the pride, and the pain.

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DISCLOSURE: Awards and rankings by third parties are not indicative of future performance or client investment success. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investment strategies carry profit/loss potential and cannot eliminate investment risks. Information discussed may not reflect current positions/recommendations. While believed accurate, Black Mammoth does not guarantee information accuracy. This broadcast is not a solicitation for securities transactions or personalized investment advice. Tax/estate planning information is general - consult professionals for specific situations. Full disclosures at www.blackmammoth.com.