——FOLLOW THE SHOW ON SPOTIFY AND GET A FREE COPY OF THE SIDEGIG PODCAST GUIDE—— In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Diamond Spikes. She is a renowned branding and design expert who resides in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia. In our conversation, Diamond and I, and discuss how empathetic design plays a pivotal role in developing strong, unique brand identities that truly resonate with audiences. Next, we explore the innovative and somewhat untapped potential of AI in the branding world and discuss how it can be leveraged for empathetic design. And lastly, we delve into th ..read more

In this episode of the Black Gold Podcast, I sit down with prominent R&B Soul artist Rian Peters, better known as IAMTHELIVING. Born and raised in Peckham, South East London, now living in Vancouver, Canada, IAMTHELIVING has established himself as a gifted and talented singer/songwriter/musician with his debut EP "In This Thing Called Life", which earned him a nomination for 'Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year' at the 2021, 50th annual Juno Awards. In our conversation, we discuss Rian's journey into music at a young age, his unorthodox process for creating and curating songs, a ..read more

Learn more about Angela and 280E here: https://thebluntaccountant.com Welcome to this episode where we'll be diving deep into the complex world of cannabis accounting and IRS Code 280E. Since the legalization of cannabis in many states across the US, the cannabis industry has been growing at an unprecedented pace, and with that growth comes new challenges, especially when it comes to accounting. In this episode, our guest speaker, a seasoned accountant with extensive experience in the cannabis industry, will shed light on the importance of proper accounting practices, the challenges faced by ..read more

In this episode I interview Larry Brinker Jr., an award-winning entrepreneur, impact investor, and mentor. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of Brinker, a group of family-owned and operated commercial construction services companies responsible for over $4 billion in construction projects, which plays a critical role in the transformation and revitalization of Detroit. In our conversation, Larry and I discuss how his father began the company, the way Larry was groomed to succeed his father, the importance of strategizing the succession well before it is needed, and the 5 things to do when h ..read more

In this episode I interview Teon Gibbs, a Botswanan-Canadian Rapper, who recently launched his own record label, "100 Collective", this summer to feature more BIPOC artists that aren't represented as much in  Vancouver, CA .  In our conversation, Teon and I discuss the common misconceptions of rap artists, how he got his start in the music industry, and the mindset required to thrive as an artist in a 3 second TikTok world.  Learn more about Teon here: www.teongibbs.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-gold-podcast/message Support ..read more

In this episode, I interview Aurélie Dubois, AKA Frenchie...The Dot Connector. She helps Aspiring & Small entrepreneurs Build, Scale & Grow the back end of their Business.  In our conversation, Frenchie and I discuss: how to not waste time on social media, her odyssey moving from France to the US, and how she was able to create her own business in under a year while teaching part-time at a public school.  Learn More about Frenchie here: www.duboisbiz.com Want to help grow the podcast? Share the show. Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to share these stories ..read more

In this Juneteenth Special episode, I interview Zakiya Akerele, author of the book “Dump your Degree”, about how college students can utilize their degree in a way to get an ROI on it. We talk about the importance of having a gratitude mindset, mastering skill acquisition in specific ways, and what true freedom is for those without the shackle of student loans running their lives. Get the Book here: zakiyaakerele.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-gold-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-gold-podcast ..read more

Hey listener and supporter of the Black Gold Podcast! Go ahead and watch this episode on Spotify or YouTube so you can see Team Sportz in action. See you in the episode!  In this episode I interview Francisco Baptista, the Founder and CEO of Team Sportz, an organization that uses AI technology to help athletes track their exercises effectively to ensure that they play well out on the field. He’s based in London, UK. In our conversation, Francisco and I discuss how he started Team Sportz, his experience immigrating from Angola to England, and he gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour ..read more

In this episode I interview Rosie Faulkner. She is a video coach who helps women be confident on camera, allowing them to confidently share their message with the world. In our conversation, Rosie and I discuss: how she started her career in fashion TV, tips in using the basic equipment that is required to start making videos, and the content creators ultimate question about, “when to publish the video?” Connect with Rosie here: https://www.rosiefaulkner.com , https://linktr.ee/faulkner_rosie --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-gold-podcast/message Suppor ..read more

In this episode I interview Aiko Bethea. She is the founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting as well as an attorney, leader, builder, and a New York Times bestselling author. Through her work, she coaches leaders and organizations to remove the internal and external barriers to inclusion, allowing them to understand each other as people, colleagues, and teams in more connective ways. In our conversation, Aiko and I discuss what makes an effective leader, learning how to utilize action for things that are necessary instead of acting out of impulse, and what work-life balance really i ..read more