This powerful episode, recorded during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), features the incredible Darlisa Diltz, known as the Queen of North Texas Entrepreneurship.

Hosts Tolu and Belva sit down with Darlisa - a first-generation college student, entrepreneur, leader of the 6-countywide North Texas GEW initiative, and Chief Entrepreneurship Strategist for Foundations Entrepreneur Development Company.

In This Must-Listen Conversation:
-Ecosystem Power: Darlisa's blueprint for championing the dynamic GENTX ecosystem and why collaboration is vital for regional growth.
-The Burden of the Crown: We tackle the struggles of identity and power for underrepresented communities and the drive to empower success.
-Generational Wealth & Mindset: Hard talk on the resilience and difficult decisions needed to establish generational wealth through hard work.
Darlisa leaves us with an undeniable truth: "The only place you find success before work is in the dictionary."

Press Play to gain priceless insights from a true community leader!

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We’re dedicating this segment of our episode to businesses making waves right here in our community!

Join Belva and Tolu as they sit down with the phenomenal Felicia Wright, founder of Mygani (acronym for My God and I). Felicia tells us all about her journey, from her deep love for all things fashion and creativity to discussing the powerful connections that are opening up doors for her business.

But that's not all—Felicia gives us an exclusive expose into what’s coming up for her brand and shares some exciting products to inspire you for the holiday season! She also dives deep into the personal motivation behind her business: creating a product that empowers women and girls of color.

Get ready for an uplifting chat that's packed with inspiration!

Ever wonder how the Black Business Live Podcast really got started? Well, your hosts, Belva and Tolu, are sitting down for a laid-back, honest conversation to give you the scoop!

They're diving deep into the powerful community that supports the show and sharing some of the key resources and network connections that have truly impacted them and other entrepreneurs.

Plus, they're pulling back the curtain on the other services the podcast team offers. This is your chance to learn how you can plug into their expertise and network. Tune in to get the full story on the mission, the network, and all the ways you can engage with the Black Business Live team.

One conversation can transform your business, and this one could be the catalyst.

In this episode of the Black Business Live Podcast, award-winning storyteller, filmmaker, and business strategist Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson, a woman on a mission to empower and elevate others, shares how to build legacy, lead with authority, and expand your influence globally.

Underpinned by faith, this is the Market Access Playbook for Black entrepreneurs ready to break barriers, win markets, and scale with purpose.

In this episode of Black Business Live, we explore the extraordinary journey of Karla Trotman, who stepped into leadership not by starting something new, but by acquiring and evolving the business her family built.

From breaking barriers in manufacturing to navigating the complexities of ownership and succession, Karla is rewriting the narrative of legacy and generational wealth. Her story reveals what it means to take the torch, steward tradition, and boldly build forward—redefining power, leadership, and wealth for the next generation.