
Black Fridays is a celebration of Black owned businesses, professionals, and creatives who thrive in their communities. Join Denzell Turner as he interviews guests about their unique career and business journeys to gain awareness into Black owned spaces.
Episodes
Latest Episode

· 45m
What up Doe?? Shay Lavender joined us on the Podcast today to tell us about her upcoming book Canceled . Canceled is a story of a young Black woman trying to establish herself in a world where her intersections create conflict in the different spaces that she occupies. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: Navigating Higher Education Combining Creative and Career Persevering Through Tough Times Host IG: Show IG: Guest IG: Guest Website:
More Episodes

· 34m
What up Doe?? Happy to have the homie Chelsea Willams of the It Girl Factory pull up to the podcast! Through her business, Chelsea has been curating dope jewelry pieces to meet the needs of those seeking affordable wardrobe options. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: Plus-size fashionHow to match accessories with your outfitRepresentation in the fashion communityHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/itgirlfactory/ Guest Website: https://itgirlfactory.com/

· 28m
What up Doe?? On this installment of the Flashback Fridays series I had to revise my interview with the homie Tristan Layfield of Layfield Resume Consulting. Tristan dropped a ton of gems on what makes him successful in helping others achieve their career goals and how young professionals can be better equipped when seeking new career opportunities. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: How to land your dream jobHow to ask for a promotionBenefits of owning your own businessHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/layfieldresume/ Guest Website: https://layfieldresume.com/

· 43m
What up Doe?? On this installment of the Flashback Fridays series we have none other than Picasso Baby herself, Candace Dove in the building! Always a pleasure to connect with Candace as she embodies the perfect mixture between art and business and it shows through her business Paint Party where she offers one of a kind paint party experiences! Tap in with us as we talk about the following: When to know you’ve outgrown a jobIdentifying what you bring that’s different from the competitionProfessionalism 101Host IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/_picassobaby/Guest Website: https://www.paintpartydet.com/shop

· 24m
What up Doe?? On this installment of the Flashback Fridays series we got Bianca Hopes in the building! We got a chance to discuss her path to wanting a more healthier life for herself and how she was able to build a business that helps others do the same. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: Why health is so important in the Black communityHow to use your community for supportHow to get your summer body readyHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/biancahopes/Guest Website: https://www.biancahopes.com/

· 41m
What up Doe?? On this installment of the Flashback Fridays series we got the homie Donald Dudley on the podcast! On this episode we get into Donald’s journey where he turned his passion as a creative and love of sneakers into his role as a Marketing Director at Footlocker. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: Embracing your talents and giftsHow Donald built his personal brand and connectionsWhy we have to hold Black businesses more accountableHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/staylaced_don/Guest Website: https://linktr.ee/staylaced_don

· 45m
What up Doe?? Welcome to the first installment of Flashback Fridays series where we will be revisiting some of the earliest interviews of Black Fridays from the IG Live vault. On this episode we have none other than Allanté Whitmore, PhD who is the creator of the BLK + Grad School podcast and brand. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: How being in grad school encouraged Allanté to create communityTips on how to start and manage a podcastHow Allanté plans to use her educational journey to make a difference in the communityHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/blkingradschool/Guest Website: https://www.blkingradschool.com/

· 43m
What up Doe?? On this episode we got family in the building! Michelle Mattison is the creator of The Humanity Collection to provide services that empower individuals and organizations to reach their full potential by incorporating kindness, competence and quality into each package. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: Bridging the gap between the community and police officersCan you truly be yourself in corporate spaces?Self healing and reflectionHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/mchristii/Guest Website: https://www.thehumanitycollection.com/workshops

· 40m
What up Doe?? On this episode Negotiation Consultant and Higher Education leader Rochelle Woods stoped by the podcast to give us the game on negotiations! You might want to take a listen, especially if you looking for that raise at work or a promotion…. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: When to advocate for yourselfThings to consider while negotiatingHow to find what other’s motives areHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/

· 39m
What up Doe?? On this episode we had to rep the gang! . Pasqualina Tuggle of Fine Gang Apparel joins us to talk about how she is redefining the term “Gang Members” through her brand and lifestyle. Tap in with us as we talk about the following: Why health is important in the Black community How to build community through your brand3 steps to get your “Summer Body” readyHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/denzellturner/Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/pasqualinatuggle/Guest Website: https://finegang.com/