In this episode, Keri kicks back with Adrienne Randle, creator Evryday Black Magazine, shares why she ended her popular Black-owned shopping guide to launch an indie bi-monthly magazine that centers everyday Black people, not celebrities. Adrienne opens up about her lifelong dream of running a magazine, the unexpected pivot that began with a holiday shopping guide after pausing her product business and the real challenges of producing an independent magazine; from high printing costs and ongoing content planning months in advance.

She also shares how she vets small Black-owned business submissions to weed out businesses that misrepresent themselves as Black-owned, and why she believes everyday Black stories deserve the spotlight just as much as celebrity brands.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Why small Black-owned businesses deserve just as much recognition as celebrity brands
• The challenge of getting Black men to participate and be featured
• How to shop Black-owned businesses intentionally all year round - not just during Black History Month or Juneteenth
• The one word Adrienne hopes every reader feels when they flip through an issue

Connect with Adrienne Randle:
Website → evrydayblk.com | byadrienne.com
Instagram → @evrydayblkmag | @addierawr
Facebook → @evrydayblkmag

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Nicole Murphy is a tech founder, speaker, and advocate for collaborative entrepreneurship. She is the Founder and CEO of Barter Black®, a membership-based bartering platform built for Black entrepreneurs to exchange products and services.

In this episode, we break down how entrepreneurs can use bartering and community to start, grow and scale their businesses without relying solely on cash. She shares how she turned an idea born during the pandemic into a platform that helps Black entrepreneurs exchange products and services, save money, and build stronger businesses through collaboration.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• How to use bartering as a business growth strategy when funding is limited
• Why community-driven entrepreneurship and collaboration are the keys to building sustainable Black-owned businesses
• Lessons every Black tech founder needs to hear before launching their next app or tech startup idea
• The truth about tech accelerators, startup pitch competitions, and small business grants — and when they're actually worth your time
• Why cutting out the noise and focusing on business implementation over learning may be the best thing you can do for business growth

Connect with Nicole Murphy:
Website → barterblack.io
Instagram → @barterblack.io
TikTok → @iamnicolemurphy
YouTube → @barterblack

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In this episode we’re talking about the controversy surrounding Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Trick Daddy, Cardi B’s sold-out hair care launch, and Issa Rae’s latest move into TikTok micro-series. Each story teaches powerful lessons in branding and marketing.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why the AKAs booking Trick Daddy was a failure
• The importance of knowing your audience and brand alignment
• Why Cardi B’s hair care line sold out in an hour (and what most brands get wrong)
• How Issa Rae’s TikTok partnership signals a shift in how we consume content
• How to use storytelling to build your brand story.

Resources

• Yahoo Entertainment
• The Grio
• Yahoo Entertainment/Fast Company

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When it comes to your skincare, you could be doing more harm than good. In this hot take, licensed esthetician Cameron Cooper breaks down some of the most common skincare mistakes people make every day. From expensive eye creams to overly complicated routines, he reveals the myths that might actually be harming your skin instead of helping it. We discuss why sunscreen isn’t seasonal, why skincare marketing often leaves men out of the conversation, and why a simple routine may be better than a cabinet full of products.

Listen to the full episode here

Connect with Cameron Cooper:
Website → skinbycam.com
Instagram → @skin.by.cam
TikTok → @skinbycam
YouTube → @skinbycam1358

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Did you know that 75% of beauty products marketed to Black women contain harmful chemicals?

Clean Beauty for Black Girls founder Hannah McCall shares staggering truths about our favorite skincare, haircare and makeup products, how to switch to non-toxic beauty options without overhauling your entire routine and the legislation that could change the US beauty industry for the better.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The two major toxic chemicals Black women should avoid
• The difference between “organic,” “clean,” and “natural” labels and why none of them are regulated
• A surprising truth about fragrances and parfums hiding in your products
• The best free apps to scan your products and find out what’s really in them
• Why the Safer Beauty Bill is a game changer for Black women’s health and US beauty product regulation

Connect with Hannah McCall
Website → cleanbeautyforblackgirls.org
Instagram → @cleanbeautyforblackgirls

Resources:

• Clearya
• Redify App (Google)
• Redify App (Apple)
• Environmental Working Group

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If you’ve recently been laid off, or you’re thinking about leaving corporate, this episode will teach you how to turn your experience into a profitable consulting business.

In this episode, marketing strategist and messaging expert Candice Jackson Long shares how she went from a devastating layoff to building a thriving consulting business, and how you can too.

Whether you're starting from scratch or trying to attract better clients, this episode breaks down what it really takes to build a business rooted in your expertise.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to turn your corporate experience into a consulting business that generates income
• The #1 mistake new consultants make when trying to market their services
• Why defining the problem you solve is the key to attracting the right clients
• How to build a visibility strategy that converts (not just grows followers)
• What to focus on first if you're starting a business after a layoff

Connect with Candice Jackson Long
Website → candicejacksonlong.com
LinkedIn → @candicejacksonlong

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In this episode of The Kickback Briefing, Keri breaks down three major stories shaping business and culture right now; from the ongoing Target boycott to a beloved Black-owned fashion brand pausing production, and the controversial legacy of America’s Next Top Model. Along the way, she shares powerful lessons on brand trust, communication in business, and why staying true to your mission matters when building a brand.

This week we discuss:

• What the Target boycott reveals about brand loyalty and public trust
• Why “all press isn’t good press” in today’s business landscape
• The communication lessons small business owners can learn from Hanifa’s production pause
• The importance of giving grace when supporting small and Black-owned brands
• What the America’s Next Top Model documentary teaches about legacy, virality, and staying true to your purpose

Resources:

CNBC
USA Today
The Cut
BET

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Anna Cobb almost lost her life to a synthetic energy supplement. That experience made her to rethink what she was consuming and ultimately led to her creating the first okra sparkling water on the market.

In this episode, Anna shares the story behind building O’kra, the wellness beverage brand that went from an idea to being on the shelves at 11 Erewhon luxury grocery stores in California and a nationwide launch in Sprouts in May 2026. We talk about navigating the beverage industry, pivoting until you find product-market fit, and why okra was the best choice to create a beverage brand.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Pivoting without quitting and the importance of isolation before launching
• Why okra has deeps roots in Black history and the benefits often overlooked
• What beverage founders can learn from brands like Poppi and Olipop
• How a viral LinkedIn post helped generate early momentum
• The strategy behind securing retail partnerships and scaling

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Connect with Anna Cobb:
Website → drinkokra.com
Instagram → @drinkokra | @theherbalhottie
TikTok → @drinkokra

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