What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Bree Flemings, founder of Jem Social, to break down how she pivoted from DJ to tech founder and built an AI-powered influencer marketplace connecting creators with over 30,000 brands. Bree shares hard truths about influencer vs creator identity, how to pitch brands the right way, building scalable tech products, landing podcast sponsorships through positioning, and why ownership in the creator economy is the real bag.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Nkem Bernard, founder of Detroit Finds 313, to unpack how she transitioned from full-time nurse to one of Metro Detroit’s most influential lifestyle creators. Nkem shares how consistency, understanding the Instagram algorithm, brand alignment, and community-first storytelling helped her build a monetized content platform while spotlighting Metro-Detroit based businesses and Detroit culture.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Barry Jennings, founder of The Uprising Network, to unpack a decade-long journey of independent media, creative sacrifice, and telling Detroit’s story from the ground up. Barry opens up about changing the narrative of the city, the cost of building for the community, why creators must stop waiting for permission, and how intentionality and ownership are shaping the next chapter of his work.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Simone, aka Producer Bae, to unpack her journey from legacy media to building Production Bae, a platform focused on access, training, and real credits for Detroit creatives. Rachel breaks down why producing is an act of service, how relationships fuel long-term success in media, and what it really takes to build sustainable careers in film, TV, and digital production.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Vince Perkins from Ready to Love: Detroit to go beyond reality TV and unpack his journey as a Detroit native, former athlete, community mentor, and public servant. Vince shares real talk on accountability, masculinity, fatherhood, and what it truly means to live with purpose and abundance.

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What Up Doe?! In this Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, Tony Stovall, co-owner of Hot Sam's in Detroit, shares his insights on legacy, community engagement, and the evolution of his business. He reflects on the importance of maintaining a legacy in business, the transformation of customer experiences, and the role of fashion in personal identity. Stovall emphasizes the need for community support and collaboration among black-owned businesses, while also discussing the future of Hot Sam's and its commitment to serving the community.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Friday's podcast, guest Angel Livas discusses her groundbreaking journey as the first black woman to create her own podcast network, the Alive Podcast Network. We explore the importance of storytelling, the mission behind the network, and the challenges faced by podcasters, particularly in the black community. Angel shares insights on building a diverse roster of creators, the significance of purpose in podcasting, and strategies for monetization. The conversation also touches on the future of podcasting, the importance of passion, and what makes a compelling podcast.

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What Up Doe?! In this Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, we sit down with Antonio Green of James H. Cole Funeral Home, a fourth-generation leader helping carry one of Detroit’s most historic Black-owned institutions forward. Antonio shares what legacy really means, how James H. Cole has served Detroit families for over a century, and why respect, service, and succession planning are essential to sustaining a family business across generations.

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