📈 Join hosts Domenick and Randall in an enlightening episode of The Forte Podcast, featuring Gloryah Allen, the founder of Black Goods and Services. Gloryah shares her journey of creating a digital and physical marketplace for black-owned businesses, her experiences growing up in a diverse DMV area, and her mission to uplift and circulate the black dollar.

This episode delves into Gloryah's entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges and triumphs of supporting black-owned businesses, and her ambitious goals for the future. Key topics include the importance of community, mentorship, and resources for black entrepreneurs.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation packed with actionable insights to help elevate black-owned businesses globally.

Guest & Hosts:

🎤 Guest: Gloryah Allen

🎤 Co-host: @1domenickepps

🎤 Co-host: @randallmonfiston

Conversation Outline

00:00 Welcome to the Forte Podcast

01:00 Daily Grind and Business Systems

01:59 Travel Adventures and Content Creation

03:27 Introducing Gloryah Allen

04:02 Gloryah's Background and Black Goods and Services

05:46 Growing Up in the DMV Area

11:14 The Epiphany Moment and Vision for Black Amazon

18:20 Creating a Web Template for Black-Owned Businesses

19:03 Reviving Social Media Presence

19:39 Exploring Black-Owned Businesses

20:25 Highlighting Black-Owned Brands

20:59 Interviewing Black Entrepreneurs

21:47 Choosing Businesses to Highlight

23:29 Scaling and Networking

25:42 Addressing Criticism and Improving Standards

28:03 Utilizing Resources and Mentorship

30:29 Future Goals and Marketplace Vision

31:48 Contact Information and Database Creation

36:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement