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In this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, Dr Shamard Charles gives his story of taking a unique path and becoming a journalist for NBC after med school. In the episode, we also talk about the importance of alternative medicine, black doctors and networking for the black community. Watch on Youtube Topics Covered in this Episode * How he became a journalist at NBC* How he told his parents he was abandoning the idea of becoming a traditional doctor and pursuing journalism instead* How to navigate the newsroom and create opportunity for yourself (23:39)* The importance of networking and mentorship (25:04)* How the complexity of writing for health helped him improve his work (25:46)* What his writing process is and how staying connected to the black community is a huge part of his success (27:20)* How he was able to transition from being a writer to getting in front of the camera (30:00)* How he was able to become a key part of NBC BLK and create his own niche focused on health in the black community (32:30)* How ratings improved significantly with a black journalist talking to the black community (34:20)* Why we should embrace roles focused on the black community and not be afraid of being pigeon holed as only being able to do black things (35:05)* What the black community can do to stay healthy during these challenging times (36:15)* The importance of a plant based diet (38:15)* Why eating healthy is not more expensive (38:30)* The Importance of Black Doctors More From Black Health and Wealth * Website: https://www.blackhealthwealth.com* Podcast Link: https://www.blackhealthwealth.com/black-excellence-podcast/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackhealthwealth How to Connect with Dr Shamard Charles * Dr Shamard Charles IG: https://www.instagram.com/askdrcharles* Dr Shamard Charles Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/DrCharles_NBC* Heart Over Hype Podcast: https://bleav.com/podcast-show/heart-over-hype/* Heart Over Hype on IG: https://instagram.com/hohthepodcast

In this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, entertainment lawyer Bernie Lawrence-Watkins drops a lot of gems about what it takes to be successful in today’s music industry. She is the legal brass behind the viral hit Watch Me Whip, lawyer for artist 21 Savage. In this episode we talk about: * Difference in contracts between music projects and feature films * The impact of Youtube on the music industry * How to use streaming in your marketing strategy * How to get paid as an artist, producer, or musician * When is the right time to hire a lawyer? * How to get samples cleared the right way * How to launch yourself online and then partnering with a label to expand your exposure * The importance of networking in business * How to launch a law firm * Creating a legacy for your family and passing on generational wealth

In this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, entertainment lawyer Bernie Lawrence-Watkins drops a lot of gems about what it takes to be successful in today’s music industry. She is the legal brass behind the viral hit Watch Me Whip, lawyer for artist 21 Savage. In this episode we talk about: * Difference in contracts between music projects and feature films * The impact of Youtube on the music industry * How to use streaming in your marketing strategy * How to get paid as an artist, producer, or musician * When is the right time to hire a lawyer? * How to get samples cleared the right way * How to launch yourself online and then partnering with a label to expand your exposure * The importance of networking in business * How to launch a law firm * Creating a legacy for your family and passing on generational wealth

On this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, we talk with Xavier Paul Cadeau who is a top voice over actor that has been working professionally for the last 20 years. He got his start early on in the 90s as a teenager, providing voice overs for your favorite commercials including a Michael Jordan Gatorade commercial. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Podcast In This Episode of Black Excellence, We Discuss: * How to become a voice actor * How to become a voiceover artist * How to prepare for voice over recording * How to get an agent * How to get voiceover work * How to land a six figure voice acting gig on your own More About Xavier Paul and Cool Voice Media   Cool Voice Media provides full scale audio for radio, commercial, video, phone apps, audio books, web videos, video games and multi platform digital media with professional voiceover talent. Xavier Paul’s Website http://www.coolvoicemedia.com/ Black Excellence Main Page * Black Excellence  Podcast More Black Excellence Episodes * BE 0001: How to Rebound After You’ve Hit Rock Bottom, Build Scalable Businesses, and Leave a Legacy Through Life Insurance * BE 0002: How to Become a Rockstar Fashion Buyer, an Expert in Retail Merchandising, and a Master of Private Labeling * BE 0003: How to Build a Brand and Tell Stories the Nike Way *  

On this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, we talk with Xavier Paul Cadeau who is a top voice over actor that has been working professionally for the last 20 years. He got his start early on in the 90s as a teenager, providing voice overs for your favorite commercials including a Michael Jordan Gatorade commercial. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Podcast In This Episode of Black Excellence, We Discuss: * How to become a voice actor * How to become a voiceover artist * How to prepare for voice over recording * How to get an agent * How to get voiceover work * How to land a six figure voice acting gig on your own More About Xavier Paul and Cool Voice Media   Cool Voice Media provides full scale audio for radio, commercial, video, phone apps, audio books, web videos, video games and multi platform digital media with professional voiceover talent. Xavier Paul’s Website http://www.coolvoicemedia.com/ Black Excellence Main Page * Black Excellence  Podcast More Black Excellence Episodes * BE 0001: How to Rebound After You’ve Hit Rock Bottom, Build Scalable Businesses, and Leave a Legacy Through Life Insurance * BE 0002: How to Become a Rockstar Fashion Buyer, an Expert in Retail Merchandising, and a Master of Private Labeling * BE 0003: How to Build a Brand and Tell Stories the Nike Way *  

In this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, Nike marketing guru Kerhyl Gantt gives us a rare glimpse into what goes into creating a brand strategy at Nike and how you can create your own brand identity. She also talks about her personal passions and how she is helping her family to build a legacy outside of Corporate America. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Podcast In This Episode of Black Excellence, We Discuss: * Marketing * Branding * Entrepreneursip More About Own Your Age Fitness Lorraine Gantt is a nationally recognized fitness expert for the aging community, a Registered Nurse and a Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist. Buy the Own Your Age DVD https://www.ownyouragefitness.com Black Excellence Main Page * Black Excellence  Podcast More Black Excellence Episodes * BE 0001: How to Rebound After You’ve Hit Rock Bottom, Build Scalable Businesses, and Leave a Legacy Through Life Insurance * BE 0002: How to Become a Rockstar Fashion Buyer, an Expert in Retail Merchandising, and a Master of Private Labeling  

In this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, Nike marketing guru Kerhyl Gantt gives us a rare glimpse into what goes into creating a brand strategy at Nike and how you can create your own brand identity. She also talks about her personal passions and how she is helping her family to build a legacy outside of Corporate America. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Podcast In This Episode of Black Excellence, We Discuss: * Marketing * Branding * Entrepreneursip More About Own Your Age Fitness Lorraine Gantt is a nationally recognized fitness expert for the aging community, a Registered Nurse and a Certified Personal Trainer and Weight Loss Specialist. Buy the Own Your Age DVD https://www.ownyouragefitness.com Black Excellence Main Page * Black Excellence  Podcast More Black Excellence Episodes * BE 0001: How to Rebound After You’ve Hit Rock Bottom, Build Scalable Businesses, and Leave a Legacy Through Life Insurance * BE 0002: How to Become a Rockstar Fashion Buyer, an Expert in Retail Merchandising, and a Master of Private Labeling  

On this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, Nana Adu-Adjei joins us to talk about driving revenue for  a retail brand. Nana has vast expertise in Retail Merchandising, Fashion Buying, and Private Label Buying. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Podcast In This Episode of Black Excellence, We Discuss: Nana’s Story * How Nana got into merchandising and working with Foot Locker * What it is like working for Foot Locker corporate. He’s been there for 10 years which is rare for Millennials! Fashion Buying and Fashion Merchandising * What exactly does someone in Retail or Fashion Merchandising do? * How you can become a retail merchandiser * How you can become a fashion buyer. * How difficult it is to become a fashion buyer Trade Shows * The benefits of retailers going to trade shows * The benefits of brands buying booths at the shows  Air BNB and Vacation Rental Properties * How Nana got involved in Vacation Rentals * What its like running a successful business with friends * The websites to post vacation rentals on to get bookings * The best way to get started with investing in an Air BNB or vacation rental property Resources Discussed in This Podcast Retail Math Course – Essential for people looking to open a store, work in retail merchandising, become a fashion buyer, or master the private label industry NACA.com – An organization that allows you to purchase a home using a very low interest rate and no down-payment. You still have to pay certain expenses for the house when you buy it though   Black Excellence Main Page Black Excellence  Podcast More Black Excellence Episodes * BE 0001: How to Rebound After You’ve Hit Rock Bottom, Build Scalable Businesses, and Leave a Legacy Through Life Insurance * BE 0003: How to Build a Brand and Tell Stories the Nike Way

On this episode of the Black Excellence Podcast, Nana Adu-Adjei joins us to talk about driving revenue for  a retail brand. Nana has vast expertise in Retail Merchandising, Fashion Buying, and Private Label Buying. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Podcast In This Episode of Black Excellence, We Discuss: Nana’s Story * How Nana got into merchandising and working with Foot Locker * What it is like working for Foot Locker corporate. He’s been there for 10 years which is rare for Millennials! Fashion Buying and Fashion Merchandising * What exactly does someone in Retail or Fashion Merchandising do? * How you can become a retail merchandiser * How you can become a fashion buyer. * How difficult it is to become a fashion buyer Trade Shows * The benefits of retailers going to trade shows * The benefits of brands buying booths at the shows  Air BNB and Vacation Rental Properties * How Nana got involved in Vacation Rentals * What its like running a successful business with friends * The websites to post vacation rentals on to get bookings * The best way to get started with investing in an Air BNB or vacation rental property Resources Discussed in This Podcast Retail Math Course – Essential for people looking to open a store, work in retail merchandising, become a fashion buyer, or master the private label industry NACA.com – An organization that allows you to purchase a home using a very low interest rate and no down-payment. You still have to pay certain expenses for the house when you buy it though   Black Excellence Main Page Black Excellence  Podcast More Black Excellence Episodes * BE 0001: How to Rebound After You’ve Hit Rock Bottom, Build Scalable Businesses, and Leave a Legacy Through Life Insurance * BE 0003: How to Build a Brand and Tell Stories the Nike Way

In this episode of  the Black Excellence  Podcast, Stacey Randolph-Castillo joins us to talk about her gut-wrenching story of starting businesses with her spouse right out of high school, only to have him die in a motorcycle accident at 24 years of age, right around the time that they let their life insurance policy lapse…This podcast is packed with so much great information. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Podcast We also talk about building businesses from scratch, expanding businesses, and hiring help. Stacey also breaks down the different types of life insurance options so that anyone can understand the concept. Topics Discussed In This Episode * How Stacey got involved in Life Insurance. How her dad taught her about Insurance and how that impacted her at a young age * How she took $30,000 out of a Life Insurance Policy to buy her first house at 20 years old * Building businesses at a young age with her husband and then losing it all after her husband’s death * What someone needs to do to get started in a career in life Insurance and what you have to do to be successful in that field * Deep dive into life insurance.types of life insurance and term life insurance vs whole life insurance Stacey’s Contact Information Conyers, GA Office 1: 770-483-2070 Atlanta, GA Office: 404-638-6593 Website: https://agents.allstate.com/stacey-randolph-castillo-atlanta-ga.html Email: srandolph1@allstate.com Red Bottoms in Business Instagram: redbottomsinbusiness Black Excellence Main Page * Black Excellence  Podcast More Black Excellence Episodes * BE 0002: How to Become a Rockstar Fashion Buyer, an Expert in Retail Merchandising, and a Master of Private Labeling * BE 0003: How to Build a Brand and Tell Stories the Nike Way  

In this episode of  the Black Excellence  Podcast, Stacey Randolph-Castillo joins us to talk about her gut-wrenching story of starting businesses with her spouse right out of high school, only to have him die in a motorcycle accident at 24 years of age, right around the time that they let their life insurance policy lapse…This podcast is packed with so much great information. Please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Podcast We also talk about building businesses from scratch, expanding businesses, and hiring help. Stacey also breaks down the different types of life insurance options so that anyone can understand the concept. Topics Discussed In This Episode * How Stacey got involved in Life Insurance. How her dad taught her about Insurance and how that impacted her at a young age * How she took $30,000 out of a Life Insurance Policy to buy her first house at 20 years old * Building businesses at a young age with her husband and then losing it all after her husband’s death * What someone needs to do to get started in a career in life Insurance and what you have to do to be successful in that field * Deep dive into life insurance.types of life insurance and term life insurance vs whole life insurance Stacey’s Contact Information Conyers, GA Office 1: 770-483-2070 Atlanta, GA Office: 404-638-6593 Website: https://agents.allstate.com/stacey-randolph-castillo-atlanta-ga.html Email: srandolph1@allstate.com Red Bottoms in Business Instagram: redbottomsinbusiness Black Excellence Main Page * Black Excellence  Podcast More Black Excellence Episodes * BE 0002: How to Become a Rockstar Fashion Buyer, an Expert in Retail Merchandising, and a Master of Private Labeling * BE 0003: How to Build a Brand and Tell Stories the Nike Way