Episode 1: Radaya Ellis and Sean Lewis - I've made mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. This mistake doesn't define me. I realized at a very young age how I wanted to live. And, you know, I went for it. And I know the safety net, you know, there's nobody. There's no one there for me to run to if it didn't work. So I had to go forward even when it fell down. Radaya Ellis - 4Goods & Services provider EXECUTIVE . 4Waukee mission is to propel, promote and progress the city of Milwaukee. 4Waukee specifically focuses on the people, fashion, and art to promote, market and inform The nation of Milwa ..read more

Rajon Hall talks with Dasha Kelly-Hamilton, a writer, performance artist, curator, facilitator, and owner of Stillwater Collective and Officer KC Brown, a 14-year experienced police officer from Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, as well as the founder of Life Enforcement, a volunteer project that focuses on leading by example and taking care of those in the community through selfless acts of kindness.  Dasha and KC share their sincerity and inspiration.  Highlights 03:53 And that was something that resurfaced once I got into and through college, as something I leaned into, I built community ar ..read more

On today’s episode, Rajon talks with J.D. Murphy, owner of Mentor Systems located in the Green Bay Area, and Ambrose W.B., a mental performance coach.  J.D. has been conducting character development training for 23 years and Ambrose is the owner of MISPIBO Fitness. J.D. and Ambrose share their stories about their challenges and successes and offer advice on how to prepare yourself as a young entrepreneur to be physically and mentally ready.  Highlights:  05:10 And the mental side is all of the skill sets that come along with entrepreneurship and being an elite person. Time manag ..read more

Anthony Kazee and Phillip Bennett, join together with Rajon Hall, to discuss how patience, discipline, growth mindset, authenticity, and networking are essential to entrepreneurship and success.  This is real. This is authentic. This is In Our Words podcast. Highlights 06:33 In my mind, I feel like I can do anything. I tell people today, if you pushed me off a building, I probably could fly. That's how much confidence I got in myself when it comes to doing anything, because I'm not gonna put myself in a position where I can't do it. 15:24 You got to know how to be a good worker, before yo ..read more

Albert Walker and Bobby Drake share their inspiring stories as black entrepreneurs of Wisconsin. It's inspiring to hear the stories of two black entrepreneurs from Wisconsin. They talk about integrity, faith and mentorship as well their music production skills with host Rajon Hall. This is real. This is authentic. This is In Our Words podcast. Highlights  29:57 Once you learn to turn what's not there into reality, that's the only skill that you build on. 31:30 Key ingredients to me is one, being determined and not giving up. But also being flexible and ready to adapt, because you're going ..read more

Feel the energy and be inspired by the words of Chris Kimbrough and Walter Matthews, both black entrepreneurs. Together with host Rajon Hall, they talk about business growth, sustainability, networking, setting boundaries, and how entrepreneurs can grow stronger together.  This is real. This is authentic. This is In Our Words podcast. Highlights 03:36 You know, a lot of times people see the shine, but they don't see that grind that comes along with it. 03:56 The biggest thing I've learned about it is believing in myself. That's the biggest thing, believing in yourself and knowing that it ..read more

In this episode, Rajon Hall talks with Arletta Allen, a government official, national award-winning professional speaker, social influencer, TEDx speaker, and owner of Authentically Arletta, and Samantha Collier, an educator, healer, and advocate. Sharing their personal journeys to becoming a successful entrepreneur, as well as the challenges they faced along the way. Highlights:  06:28 I'm a woman that has paid a hefty price to be who I am and where I am. And once I discovered the trueness behind this discovering me and who I am and what I brought to the table, I wasn't willing to give h ..read more

We've got some special guests today for our listeners. Two doctors join us on this episode to discuss their experience in the realm of entrepreneurship. This is going to be something remarkable. Dr. Monique Liston and Dr. Kadihjia Kelly, both black doctors and entrepreneurs, are interviewed by host Rajon Hall about their triumphs, hardships, strategies, as well as their networking and effective methods as Black entrepreneurs in Wisconsin. Highlights: 05:16  Being the only black therapist in the community was very hard for me, because at the end of the day, those numbers climb up in our co ..read more

In this episode, host Rajon Hall talks with Robin Scott, Executive Director at We All Rise: African American Resource Center in Green Bay and Jamila Riley of Milwaukee, owner of J.Riley, a crochet brand that uses vibrant and unusual accessories, garments, and home goods to encourage self-esteem and build confidence.  Listen in to hear about their personal journeys and being a business owner in Wisconsin. Highlights:  08:51  I've grown in so many different types of ways. I've been stretched in so many different types of ways. But I've learned a lot on this journey. I continue to ..read more

Welcome to the premiere of In Our Words podcast. The goal of this podcast is to see a more holistic view of African-American entrepreneurs in the state of Wisconsin. We seek to gain understanding of challenges faced and overcome by Black business owners, while also providing success stories and strategies implemented along the way that have helped grow their business start-up and growth resources.  Radaya Ellis and Sean Lewis, both black entrepreneurs, are interviewed by host Rajon Hall about their triumphs, hardships, and obstacles, as well as their networking and effective methods as bl ..read more