Live Episode! Fleurs et Sel: Lara Adekoya
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Release Date: 09/19/2024
Lessons in Confidence from Cannes Lions See It Be It Alums Anastasia Simone & Joy Richu
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
In this episode, we unpack the many layers of confidence - how it's built, lost, and regained. We're joined by Art Director Anastasia Simone and creative entrepreneur and illustrator Joy Richu, both proud See It Be It alums from the Cannes Lions Festival. Anastasia and Joy take us on a journey through their creative paths - spanning places like Hong Kong and Nairobi - as they reflect on how their early environments sparked their passions, how they’ve cultivated confidence, and how they continue showing up fully in their creative careers. It is a reminder that confidence isn’t...
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How Cannes Lions’ Laura Brown and Frank Starling Are Building an Inclusive Movement in Advertising
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
What began as taking different life paths for both Laura Brown and Frank Starling has evolved into a shared mission: building inclusive spaces in the advertising industry. At just 21, Laura was made redundant with no savings, before she started temping as a receptionist at Cannes Lions. What seemed like a setback became a launchpad. Today, she is Cannes Lion’s Head of Advancing Equitable Access and leads its See It Be It program — which builds inclusive spaces to help elevate women and nonbinary people’s careers in advertising. For Frank, entering the work force early with a...
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Founder Tips with Cameron Van of Couro
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
In this episode, we introduce a new segment called Founder Tips! Meet Cameron Van, the founder and CEO of Couro, a subscription-based platform aiming to democratize athletics. Cameron shares his journey from Olympic hopeful to entrepreneur, offering invaluable advice on mental wellness and building community for aspiring and active founders alike. Don't miss his tips and tricks for sustaining your entrepreneurial spirit. Follow us on IG @buildingblackpodcast and let us know how you apply his advice! 00:00 Introduction to Founder Tips 00:34 Olympic Obsession 01:40 Meet Cameron...
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Fresh Starts & Big Intentions for 2025!
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
The new year is a time for fresh starts, renewal, and boundless hope. Each year, we select a theme word to set the tone and guide our journey. In this episode, we’ll reflect on the highlights of 2024 and share our vision and intentions for the year ahead. Join us as we embrace the possibilities of what’s to come! And, don't forget to keep up with us at www.foundersintlnetwork.org.
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Building Brands: How Creative Leaders Ete Davies and Kika Douglas Shape Culture and Lead with Purpose
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Growing up in the vibrant, evolving neighborhood of South London, Ete Davies discovered his love for the arts and creativity, embarking on a journey that took him down a non-linear path. Meanwhile, in the lush, rugged landscapes of Galicia, Spain, nestled just north of Portugal, a young Kika Douglas cultivated her own creative passion through music, books, and writing. Their stories, shaped by two distinct cultures, highlight how a shared interest in understanding people and culture led them to build successful careers in the creative industry. Today, as accomplished executives, Ete and Kika...
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Live Episode! Fleurs et Sel: Lara Adekoya
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
In this episode, we are joined by Lara Adekoya, the inspiring CEO and founder of Fleurs et Sel Bakery, as we revisit our live show in honor of National Black Business Month. Lara shares her remarkable journey of transforming her baking hobby into a thriving business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her story is one of transformation, community-building, and customer dedication. She opens up about the challenges she faced, from securing funding and navigating investor dynamics to balancing mental health as an entrepreneur. Listeners will gain insight into the intricate business side...
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How Amanda-Jane Thomas & Shanita Nicholas Are Creating a Third Place with Sip & Sonder
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
Two former colleagues turned friends detail what led them to embark on their journey from being Ivy-league corporate lawyers to building Sip & Sonder, an Inglewood-based coffee shop. It’s a story of creating a third place and empowering community through coffee in a changing neighborhood.
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Live Episode! Sherocomics: Shequeta Smith
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
As a longtime fan of comic books, Shequeta Smith wanted to see herself reflected in those stories as the main characters. Today, she runs Sherocomics, a media company focused on films, comics, and gaming and is tapping into the roughly $350B gaming industry and $16B comic books market. Recorded live in Los Angeles. This episode was produced by Hauwa Otori and Osheiza Otori with music by Kevin Edwards. You can follow BBP on , join our newsletter at foundersintlnetwork.org, and email us at .
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What We're Focusing on in 2023 ...
Building Black Podcast with Hauwa Otori
In this episode, the Building Black Podcast’s host, Hauwa Otori, shares our 2023 theme word of the year and how we got here!
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How Dr. Angelique Johnson Unintentionally Founded MEMStim, LLC.
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Dr. Angelique Johnson is the Founder & CEO of MEMStim LLC, a Kentucky-based startup that develops a fully automated, low cost, advanced manufacturing process for implantable nerve stimulators. In this episode, Dr. Angelique details how her upbringing put her on a path to math and science to discover her passion for innovating at the intersection of medicine and technology.
info_outlineIn this episode, we are joined by Lara Adekoya, the inspiring CEO and founder of Fleurs et Sel Bakery, as we revisit our live show in honor of National Black Business Month.
Lara shares her remarkable journey of transforming her baking hobby into a thriving business during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her story is one of transformation, community-building, and customer dedication. She opens up about the challenges she faced, from securing funding and navigating investor dynamics to balancing mental health as an entrepreneur.
Listeners will gain insight into the intricate business side of the $42.2 billion bakery product industry, as well as practical advice on building strong personal connections with customers and overcoming logistical hurdles.
Lara's journey leaves aspiring entrepreneurs with powerful motivation to take charge of their ventures, empowering them to turn their passion into a successful business.
In addition to Lara sharing her story, we were honored to spotlight other local LA businesses including: Crop Swap LA, Alta Adams, and Jackson McCrea Whiskey.
This episode was produced by Hauwa Otori and Osheiza Otori with music by Kevin Edwards. Special thanks to Rome Shaw of Visibooth and Jonathan Strickland of ILL Sounds.
You can follow us on Instagram (@buildingblackpodcast) and sign up for our free newsletter at www.foundersintlnetwork.org.