In this mini episode, Morgan DeBaun, CEO of Blavity Inc., takes us behind the scenes of the launch of their new home and decor media brand, "Home and Texture." Morgan shares how she and her team identified a gap in the market for a media brand that focused on the intersection of culture and home design, and how they went about bringing this vision to life.

Morgan shares the challenges and triumphs of building a new brand from the ground up, including the process of defining the brand's values and aesthetic, finding the right team to bring it to life, and creating a content strategy that resonates with their target audience.

Throughout the episode, Morgan offers insights into the importance of representation in the media and how "Home and Texture" aims to fill a void in the home decor industry by highlighting diverse perspectives and experiences.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a home decor enthusiast, or simply interested in the creative process behind building a new media brand, this episode offers a fascinating look at the journey of launching "Home and Texture."

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a franchise owner? Is it possible to have complete entrepreneurial independence and the ability to make an impact on your local community?

If so, you’ll want to hear my conversation with Kareem Edwards. Kareem got his start at Lehman Brothers, Kraft, and Google — and then went on to open his first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Chicago.

In this episode, we discuss how Kareem learned the Chick-fil-A culture (yes, this means working part-time in the kitchens!), the process it takes to become a franchise owner, and Kareem’s best advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs. “I always tell people just be true to yourself and tell your story and own the why.”

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Are you intimidated by the thought of government contracting? Not sure where to start? On this week’s episode of the WorkSmart podcast, I sit down with Denise Burgess, President and CEO of Burgess Services, a construction management firm based in Denver, Colorado. Burgess has served on the Board of Directors of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce since 2010 and will become the first African-American Board Chair of the Chamber in September 2017. She’s also on the list of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

She walks us through the nitty-gritty of working on a government project. (Including the key to making sure you get rehired!) We also talk more about her family’s entrepreneurship journey, the ins and outs of contracting work, and we share helpful tips for those who want to follow in her shoes. One critical takeaway from her experience is the importance of certification — and why Black, millennial, and small business owners should take notes.

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