Build Black Show | Business Growth & Entrepreneurship
Swan Simpson·17 episodes·Weekly
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The Build Black Show is a weekly business and culture podcast focused on ownership, wealth creation, and building lasting legacies. Hosted by Coach Swan Simpson and featuring founders, creators, community leaders, and industry experts, each episode delivers real-world conversations about business growth, economic empowerment, media ownership, leadership, and the strategies needed to create generational impact.
From startup success stories and hard-earned business lessons to discussions on culture, innovation, and self-reliance, The Build Black Show highlights the people who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and shaping the future. Whether you're an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or someone committed to building something meaningful, you'll find practical insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies designed to help you own more, build more, and create lasting success.
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· 56m
A cloud bob. A cloud bob. That's what a young white fashion industry insider decided to dub one of the most politically charged, culturally loaded, hard-won symbols in Black history — and Vogue ran with it like it was breaking news. In Episode 8 of Build Black Show, we're gathered around the fire pit having the real conversation: this isn't just about hair. This is about who controls the narrative, who profits from Black culture, and why ownership — of media, of beauty brands, of the stories we tell about ourselves — is not optional. It's survival. The afro doesn't need a rebrand. It doesn't need a new name. It doesn't need Vogue's validation. It needed us — and we built entire movements around it without their permission. We break down why letting mainstream fashion media define Black beauty on their terms is a slow leak in the foundation. We talk about what it looks like to build the infrastructure so that the next Tracee Ellis Ross moment doesn't just become a Twitter moment — it becomes a business decision. Own your media. Own your products. Own your story. Because the moment you let someone else name your crown, you've already handed them the throne. #theafroisnotacloudbob #blackpodcast #podcastrecommendations #blackexcellence #vogue #traceeellisross #blackentrepreneur #blackowned #blackvoices #culturalappropriation New episodes every week. Build Black Show — by us, for us, about everything they keep trying to take. Support this podcast at — Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:
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In Episode 7 of The Build Black Show, we sit down with Leo Robinson and Samara Jules-Robinson — the husband-and-wife team behind Mentors for Fatherless Children & Abused Families.Leo opens up about growing up in the streets, living reckless, and nearly becoming another lost story. But everything changed when Samara entered his life and challenged him to become a better man, husband, and leader.Together, they turned pain into purpose by creating an organization dedicated to helping fatherless children, abused families, and underserved communities find guidance, healing, and hope.This episode dives into:Overcoming street life and destructive cyclesThe impact of strong women and strong partnershipsFatherhood, mentorship, and legacy buildingHealing trauma within families and communitiesWhy Black leadership and community support matter now more than everThis is more than a redemption story.It’s a blueprint for transformation, accountability, and rebuilding the village.If you care about Black family empowerment, mentorship, community healing, leadership, and generational impact — this episode is a must-listen.#BuildBlack #BlackPodcast #Fatherhood #Mentorship #CommunityLeadership #BlackFamilies #LegacyBuilding #Healing #Entrepreneurship #NonprofitLeadershipSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Are we watching history repeat itself?In Episode 6 of The Build Black Show, we uncover little-known Black history moments that directly connect to what’s happening today—especially around voting rights, systemic power shifts, and Black economic progress.With recent developments raising concerns about access, representation, and long-term impact, this episode dives into the patterns that continue to shape our reality.You’ll learn:Hidden Black history events rarely taught in schoolsThe connection between past voting rights struggles and current eventsHow systemic decisions impact Black wealth, ownership, and opportunityWhy understanding history is critical to protecting the futureIf you care about Black wealth, ownership, financial literacy, community empowerment, and legacy building, this episode is essential listening.This isn’t just history—it’s strategy.#BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners#EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily #HustleCulture #SuccessMindsetSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
· 51m
In a time of political division and economic uncertainty, what must Black communities do to protect their wealth, history, and future?On Episode 5 of The Build Black Show, media personality and historical preservationist Renee Gilmore breaks down the urgent need for self-reliance, strategic coalition building, and economic unity.This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a blueprint for sustaining Black wealth and preserving legacy in a rapidly shifting America.“They’re rewriting history… are we prepared to protect our wealth?”Renee Gilmore reveals why self-reliance and economic unity are no longer optional—they’re survival strategies#BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners#EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily #HustleCulture #SuccessMindset.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
· 41m
Antwan Nelson is making it a mandate for his inner circle to build black wealth. He is recreating a village that does what Atlanta tried to do and is now failing. Understanding how financial freedom goes beyong traditional networking, handing out business cards, over inflated egos, and wearing Brooks Brothers suits. Learn the blueprint for successfully creating and duplicating a black mecca economy in your city and around the world.#BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners#EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily #HustleCulture #SuccessMindsetSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
· 43m
Jay Johnson joins us in the studio to talk about taking his barbering business to a different level. The founder of a 100% mobile barbershop custom built inside of a van. Keep that overhead low, the profits hight, and own everything! Learn how anyone can get started from wherever they are an never let adversity stop you from building black!#BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners#EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily #HustleCulture #SuccessMindsetSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
· 34m
Part 1 Impromptu at Starbucks. Behind the Scenes of the building of Black On Demand TV with the 3 women who run the only black woman owned streaming network in the U.S. Why owning Black stories and narratives are important to our media perception.#BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners#EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily #HustleCulture #SuccessMindsetSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
· 32m
Part 2 Imprmptu at Starbucks. How those who control the money don't value black owned media. Why ownership in media will help people of color control more of our stories, public perceptions, and narratives with the 3 women who run Black On Demand TV.#BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners#EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily#HustleCulture #SuccessMindsetSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
· 46m
Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded during a strategy conversation when we were considering the name Fan Fuel TV. Since recording, we made the decision to keep the name Black On Demand TV and move forward with the Black On Demand Mobile App because of our existing audience on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and our growing community base. We decided to release this lost episode anyway because it captures the real-time founder journey before our Juneteenth launch.The Lost Episode: We Almost Changed The Name… Then Gave The Community Free Shares in the company.In Episode 11 of The Build Black Show, we take you inside a raw, behind-the-scenes conversation that almost changed the future of Black On Demand TV.At the time of this recording, we were seriously considering a new name — Fan Fuel TV — as we discussed building a Black-owned tech company, launching a mobile app, and giving the community access to free shares. But after more strategy, reflection, and respect for the audience we’ve already built on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, we made the decision to keep the name Black On Demand TV and move forward with the Black On Demand Mobile App.We’re sharing this lost episode ahead of our Juneteenth launch because it captures the real founder journey: the ideas, the pivots, the debates, and the mission behind creating a platform that our community can help grow, support, and own.This is not just an episode about a name change. It’s about ownership, media, technology, and building something bigger than content.#BlackOnDemandTV #BuildBlackShow #BlackOwnedTech #BlackMedia #JuneteenthLaunch #BlackBusiness #CommunityOwnership #OwnEverythingSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Episode 13 of The Build Black Show sits down with Jawad Yatim, a sports entrepreneur and owner of the Orlando Porates, in a conversation about football, ownership, business, and building a path toward bigger opportunities in the sports world.Jawad is not just talking about the game from the sidelines. He is already involved in team ownership, giving him real insight into what it takes to build, support, and grow a football organization. In this episode, Coach Swan and company talk with Jawad about his journey, his connection to Orlando football, his vision for working in and around the NFL, and why ownership in sports can open doors most people never get close to.This conversation goes beyond football. It is about ambition, access, relationships, business strategy, and understanding that ownership can start before the world recognizes your name. Jawad’s story is a reminder that you do not have to wait until you are a billionaire to start building in the business of sports. You can start with vision, discipline, relationships, and the courage to get in the game.If you are an entrepreneur, athlete, creator, business owner, sports fan, or someone trying to build your way into bigger rooms, this episode will give you something to think about.The Build Black Show highlights entrepreneurs, creators, founders, and visionaries who are building ownership, authority, and legacy through business, media, sports, culture, and community.Watch the full episode and subscribe for more conversations about Black entrepreneurship, business growth, ownership, media authority, branding, wealth-building, and the power of building Black.#blackbusinesstips #smallbusinessmarketing #businessmindset #buildblackshow #businessmindset #creatorbusiness #swansimpson #businesssalesstrategy #blackentrepreneurs #creatorbusinessSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy