Well, it's been a minute. Between the anti-racism protests, COVID, the 2020 election, #ENDSARS, and everything else,...
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+30 Business and Entrepreneurship Podcasts by Black Women
Black women are starting businesses at a higher rate than any other group in the United States. In a world that won't...
Just Get Started With Your Business Idea
Once you have your business idea, how long should you sit on it? What should you do? In...
#30: How to get your startup acquired by a Fortune 500 company, with Craig Walker
The world of startups and acquisitions seems like another universe for many people. You read about Facebook buying the...
#29: Where to begin with starting a business when you don’t know where to start
On this Thursday of thoughts, I received a really interesting and compelling question about where someone (who works...
#28: How to get through the early side hustle stages, with Artie Freeman
What are the biggest fears and frustrations of new side hustle business owners? Artie Freeman, the founder of Ferguson...
#27: From broke and homeless to billionaire investors: How to diversify Silicon Valley with Arlan Hamilton
In this episode of The Shontavia Show, I speak with Arlan Hamilton, an exceptional venture capitalist and the author...
#25: Excuses that keep you from starting your business and the ONE RULE that can eliminate them
"I don't have enough TIME to make this happen." "I don't have enough money to start a business." "I don't know all the...
#23: Answering all of your intellectual property questions with Nichole Hayden, law firm partner
When it comes to starting a business, intellectual property (typically patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade...
#21: Why you need a tax ID number and how to get one
So this won't be the most exciting episode of the Shontavia Show, but it definitely one of the most important for your...
#20: Finding extra time to start your business
If you've ever found yourself saying, "I'm too busy to work on this business idea!" or, "I wish I had more hours in...
#18: How to Turn a Viral Moment into a Successful Business with Sherrica Sims
We've all seen a viral post. Someone posts a silly, random, or insightful comment/video/photo, and it racks up...