What happens when hospitality becomes a vehicle for community investment, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment?

On this episode of The Bloc Power Hour, host Sarah R. Harris welcomes the founding team behind The Redline Venice—a Black-owned boutique hotel that's redefining what it means to build a business with purpose.

Founders Kamau Coleman, Michael McClinton, Sophea Samreth, and Destinee Sales discuss the inspiration behind the hotel's powerful name, the history of redlining that shaped American communities, and how they're transforming that legacy into one of ownership, storytelling, and opportunity.

The conversation explores entrepreneurship, real estate development, hospitality, community-centered design, and their innovative cooperative fundraising campaign that allows supporters to participate in the company's continued growth.

Listeners will also hear practical insights on building complementary leadership teams, raising capital outside traditional channels, preserving neighborhood identity, and creating businesses that generate lasting community impact.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, hospitality professional, or simply passionate about economic development, this episode offers a compelling look at how business can honor the past while building a more inclusive future.

Topics Covered

• The story behind The Redline Venice
• Black ownership in the hospitality industry
• Real estate development and entrepreneurship
• Culture-driven hospitality
• Cooperative fundraising and community investment
• Building generational wealth
• Preserving neighborhood history
• Leadership and partnership
• Business growth and scaling
• The future of The Redline Hotel Group

The Redline Hotel Group Team

Kamau Coleman

Founder & CEO

Coleman is a real estate developer and strategist with 15 years of experience in hospitality and operations. He drives the Redline's growth, capital formation, and national rollout.

Michael Clinton

Founder & Principal

Clinton is a real estate acquisitions and development executive with investment banking roots. His role includes sourcing and structuring boutique hotel deals. He also owns and operates two additional high-performing properties.

Sophea Samreth

Founder & Creative Director

Samreth is a designer with 20 years of experience in brand and interior design. She is the vision behind the Redline's immersive "museum-hotel" experience that drives premium ADR and customer loyalty.

Destinee Sales

Founder & Director of Guest Experience

Sales is a hospitality professional with a special focus on luxury guest experiences. She ensures authentic, high-touch service and cultural programming and partnerships across all Redline properties.

Call to Action

Learn more about The Redline Hotel Group, explore their cooperative investment campaign, and discover how culture, hospitality, and entrepreneurship can come together to create lasting community impact.

Visit https://www.theredlinevenice.com or follow @theredlinehotelgroup

To learn more about the Black Business Association and its programs supporting business growth, procurement readiness, advocacy, and entrepreneurship, visit bbala.org.

Follow @blackbusinessassociation and @blocpowerhour for upcoming episodes, business resources, and community initiatives.

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What does it really take to compete for business opportunities surrounding one of the world's largest sporting events?

On this episode of The Bloc Power Hour, host Sarah Harris welcomes four accomplished Black Business Association (BBA) member businesses that have been conditionally accepted into the Super Bowl LXI Source Program, a regional procurement initiative designed to connect event-ready local suppliers with contracting opportunities related to Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles.

Joining the conversation are:

• Bianca Vobecky, Founder & President, Vobecky Enterprises
• Paula Bond, Executive Producer, First Option Entertainment & Film Works
• Taniya Luckett, CEO, Trutech Logistics
• Ginger Campbell, CEO, SNAP Productions, Inc.

Together, they discuss their entrepreneurial journeys, what it means to prepare for opportunities of this scale, and how strategic planning, operational excellence, and relationship building position businesses for long-term growth.

Sarah also shares insight into her role on the Super Bowl LXI Source Advisory Council and the Black Business Association's commitment to helping businesses become procurement-ready through education, partnerships, and business development initiatives.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, supplier, or business leader, this episode offers valuable lessons on positioning your company for opportunities that extend far beyond a single event.

Episode Highlights

• Understanding the Super Bowl LXI Source Program
• The value of becoming an event-ready supplier
• Lessons from four accomplished entrepreneurs
• Building relationships that create future opportunities
• Supplier readiness and business growth strategies
• How the BBA supports procurement readiness
• Why preparation matters even when contracts are not guaranteed
• Turning visibility into long-term business success

Guest Bios

Bianca Vobecky

Founder & President of Vobecky Enterprises, Bianca Vobecky leads an award-winning certified woman-owned company specializing in construction services, logistics, nationwide trucking, event operations, and infrastructure support. Her company has supported multiple Super Bowls, major infrastructure projects, and nationally recognized public and private sector clients.

Paula Bond

Paula Bond is Executive Producer of First Option Entertainment & Film Works, bringing decades of experience in television, live event production, entertainment, nonprofit leadership, and media production. She is also founder of Know Better to Do Better, a nonprofit empowering young women through leadership development.

Taniya Luckett

Taniya Luckett is CEO of Trutech Logistics, a rapidly growing transportation company and Amazon Delivery Service Partner. Her leadership has created hundreds of jobs while expanding opportunities in logistics, transportation, and workforce development throughout Southern California.

Ginger Campbell

Ginger Campbell is CEO of SNAP Productions, Inc., a nationally respected communications, branding, public relations, and event production firm. With more than three decades of experience, she has produced campaigns and events for leading corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, and major entertainment organizations.

Call to Action

To learn more about the Black Business Association and its programs supporting business growth, procurement readiness, advocacy, and entrepreneurship, visit bbala.org.

Follow @blackbusinessassociation and @blocpowerhour for upcoming episodes, business resources, and community initiatives.

Subscribe to The Bloc Power Hour with Sarah Harris wherever you listen to podcasts.

On this episode of The Bloc Power Hour with Sarah Harris, we welcome California State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee and representative of California’s 28th Senate District.

Senator Smallwood-Cuevas has dedicated her career to advancing worker protections, economic justice, and equitable opportunity. From her leadership in the Justice for Janitors movement to co-founding the Los Angeles Black Worker Center and serving in the California State Senate, she has remained committed to uplifting working families and historically underserved communities.

Sarah and Senator Smallwood-Cuevas discuss the future of work, artificial intelligence, workforce development, small business readiness, LA28 procurement opportunities, the Historic South LA Black Cultural District, America’s 250th anniversary, and how California can ensure that communities are prepared to participate in and benefit from the next era of economic growth.

What does it take to build a thriving business while overcoming adversity, navigating market shifts, and staying committed to your vision?

On this episode of The Bloc Power Hour with Sarah Harris, serial entrepreneur, author, and Strategic Business Advisor Ronda Jackson shares her remarkable entrepreneurial journey and offers practical strategies for business growth.

Drawing from her upcoming Black Business Association workshop, Stay the Course™: From Invisible to Unstoppable, Ronda discusses how entrepreneurs can strengthen their visibility, clarify their value proposition, identify growth opportunities, and create actionable roadmaps for success.

Listeners will also hear about Ronda's work through In the Mix, her advocacy for small businesses, and her commitment to workforce development and community empowerment.

Whether you're launching a new venture or looking to take your business to the next level, this episode delivers inspiration and actionable insights to help you stay the course.

Key Topics:

• Entrepreneurship and resilience
• Business visibility and growth strategies
• Marketing and business development
• Small business advocacy
• Workforce development
• Community impact
• Leadership and perseverance

Guest:

Ronda Jackson, CID
Founder & CEO, In the Mix, Inc. and Studio D Contract Finishes
Strategic Business Advisor | Award-Winning Entrepreneur | Author

Connect:

Website/Links: linktr.ee/missrondajackson
Instagram: @missrondajackson_

In celebration of Black Music Month, Sarah Harris sits down with Clifton Moseley, Founder and Producer of the award-nominated We Luvv Rare Grooves podcast, for a conversation about music, media, culture, and legacy.

For more than a decade, Clifton has preserved the stories behind some of music's most beloved artists through thoughtful interviews and authentic storytelling. From George Benson and Dionne Warwick to The Whispers and Con Funk Shun, We Luvv Rare Grooves has become a trusted archive celebrating the people behind the soundtrack of our lives.

Sarah and Clifton discuss the importance of preserving Black music history, the evolution of podcasting and media, artist ownership, the business side of music, and Clifton's current production projects. They also explore why these stories matter and how future generations can continue protecting and celebrating Black musical excellence.

Key Topics

• Black Music Month
• Music preservation and legacy
• We Luvv Rare Grooves podcast
• The stories behind classic songs
• The business of music
• Podcasting and media evolution
• Artist ownership and intellectual property
• Music journalism and storytelling
• Black cultural preservation
• Current creative and production projects

Guest Bio

Clifton Moseley is the Founder, Producer, and Co-Host of We Luvv Rare Grooves, the award-nominated music podcast celebrating its 10th anniversary. A native of Pittsburgh's historic Hill District, Clifton has dedicated the last decade to preserving music history through conversations with legendary artists, musicians, songwriters, and producers. His platform has featured icons including George Benson, Dionne Warwick, Marcus Miller, Melba Moore, The Whispers, Con Funk Shun, Gerald Albright, Karyn White, and many others. Through authentic storytelling and artist appreciation, Clifton continues to celebrate and preserve the legacy of Black music for future generations.

Call to Action

Listen to past episodes of We Luvv Rare Grooves and continue supporting platforms that preserve the rich legacy of Black music and culture.

Follow @BlocPowerHour and subscribe to The Bloc Power Hour with Sarah Harris wherever you listen to podcasts.

Leadership begins long before a title is earned.

In this episode of The Bloc Power Hour, Sarah Harris sits down with Tiera Click, Joy Strategist, Authenticity Coach, and Founder of When the Mind Clicks, to explore how mental wellness shapes the way we lead, serve, and show up for others.

Tiera shares insights on imposter syndrome, burnout, self-sabotage, nervous system regulation, and the importance of authenticity as a leadership skill. Together, they discuss how leaders can move beyond survival mode, reconnect with their sense of self, and cultivate genuine joy while navigating life's transitions.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, parent, community advocate, or emerging leader, this conversation offers practical strategies for strengthening your mental wellness and unlocking your full potential.

Guest Information

Tiera Click, M.A. Counseling Psychology, B.A. Communication
Founder & Joy Strategist
When the Mind Clicks, LLC

Office: (818) 488-0885

Website: www.whenthemindclicks.com

Locations: Woodland Hills & Rancho Cucamonga, California

Martin Ludlow, Founder and CEO of the Los Angeles Jazz Festival, joins Sarah Harris for an inspiring conversation about building a world-class cultural event rooted in community, economic opportunity, and artistic excellence.

The inaugural Los Angeles Jazz Festival aims to become one of the largest jazz festivals in the world and the largest Black-owned jazz festival ever. With performances spanning beaches, parks, cultural venues, and neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County, the festival brings together global talent while creating opportunities for businesses, artists, youth, and communities.

Sarah and Martin discuss the power of jazz as a cultural force, the economic impact of major festivals, support for minority-owned businesses, youth development through music education, environmental sustainability, and Los Angeles' growing role as a global destination for arts and culture.

Whether you're a music lover, entrepreneur, community leader, or simply passionate about the future of Los Angeles, this conversation offers valuable insights into the intersection of culture, commerce, and community impact.

www.lajazzfest.com

Dr. Keisha Morehead, DDS and owner of Smile More Dental, joins Sarah Harris on The Bloc Power Hour to discuss the connection between oral health, confidence, and overall wellness. From preventive care and patient education to entrepreneurship and representation in healthcare, Dr. Morehead shares insights from nearly two decades in dentistry and community service.

The conversation explores the importance of building trust with patients, encouraging healthier habits, supporting underserved communities, and inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. Dr. Morehead also discusses her journey as a business owner, the power of compassionate care, and why a healthy smile can transform lives personally and professionally.

Listeners will walk away with practical wellness tips, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of how oral health impacts every aspect of life.

http://www.smilemore-dental.com