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On this episode I sit down with DJ Lonnie B to talk about how he built his career, brand, and one of the biggest parties to hit the east coast "The Art of Noise". One of the biggest lessons I learned from my Uncle was about "ownership" and having control of your brand from start to finish. DJ Lonnie B is a Heavy Hitter DJ and is DJ Jazzy Jeff's favorite DJ. Over the next few months he will be launching his own Internet radio station "Spin 100".On Sept 13, 1997, my Uncle Anthony "Tony" Vincent Scott was hit by a bullet and killed. Lonnie and I recorded this episode 9/13/2020 in his honor.Instagram: @djlonniebTwitter: @djlonniebMake sure you download the DJ Lonnie B App iOS See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode of I Got A Story to Tell, I sat down with Chanelle & Deja the owners of Replenish Spa in Columbus, Ohio. Replenish is a family business – inspired, ran, and operated by a mother and two sisters inspired by love and passionate about giving. They represent a lineage of women who persevered through the evolution of beauty.The origin story leading to them starting the business began with their mother sharing with them, that she always knew the sisters would go into business.Be sure to follow Replenish Spa, and if you are in the area, you can book your appointment now, by going online at https://www.replenishwith.us/. Make sure that you follow Replenish on Instagram as well https://www.instagram.com/bereplenish/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I sat down with the Owner of Christian Miquel a black-owned luxury clothing brand, based out of Indianapolis, IN. Mick has been rocking with the Billion or Bust family for awhile, so this conversation has been a long-time coming. Mick's journey much like our own starts in once place, but as we get to know ourselves, the path way takes onward to our purpose.Be sure to follow Mick & Christian Miquel See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's talk fashion. Let's talk being black in the Fashion Industry. My next guest Taylor Simon has really lived the life of a intern from The Devil Wears Prada. Taylor and I talk with her about journey from Hilltop Columbus, Ohio into the world of fashion.Follow Taylor on IG: @fashionistay See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mico is a college graduate that has made the successful transition from being an entrepreneur to an artists, by collaboration and forming strategic parnernships based on one thing his "passion".Follow MicoFollow Good BehaviorFollow PreskoFollow Hai PokeFollow Prime Social Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode I sat down with the Monique McCrystal, the co-creator of Replenish Spa and The Yoga Carriage. Monique and I discuss how she went from being a social worker to entreprenuer/doula. This by far is one of my favorite episodes I have recorded to date. If you are in the Columbus, Ohio area and you are looking for an amazing spa and safe space Replenish Spa is the perfect place.Make sure you follow:Replenish SpaThe Yoga CarriageMonique McCrystal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week I got a chance to catch up with my friend Julie Martin. Julie is an Interior & Architectural designer based in Columbus, OH. Julie is originally from Southern Indiana and has a unique story to tell us about her journey into the world of the creative entrepreneur. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this episode, I sat down to talk with Creative Visionary Bobby Couch to talk about the path he has taken to become one of Columbus' best event curators.Fashion is Columbus: Fashioniscolumbus.comFollow BobbyInstagram: @bobbycouchBlack Fashion Expo: @blackfashionexpoFashion Is Columbus: @fashioniscolumbus See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Season 3! On the first episode we sit down to talk to the Hardest Working Man in Comics: Victor Dandridge. Victor is a creative entrepreneur, husband, and father of 5. We sit down to talk about the impact that comics has on culture and education.Be sure to follow VictorInstagram: @vantageinhouseTwitter: @vantageinhouse See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Patrick Torres is the owner of Studio Frieght, a graphic design company based in Columbus, Ohio. This episode kind of turned into two friends talking about Hip-Hop in the end. I hope you enjoy the last episode of the season.Follow Billion or Bust @billionorbustFollow Patrick @partricktorresFollow Studio Freight @studiofreight See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicole Doan-Jackson comes from a line of black excellence. We spoke about her mothers career in software, ultimately led ot her transition from Army Veteran to Mobile and Web Developer powerhouse.Connect with on LinkedlnNicole Doan-JacksonFollow Krystopher @krysdashFollow Billion or Bust @billionorbust See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode I talked with Celebrity Chef Nikki Steward over a cocktail of Sangria and Bourbon as we brought in her birthday! She went in depth in her story and the process she went through to go from being a pharmacist to creating a Cannabis infused dinner party called "The High-End Affair".Follow Chef Nikki on Instagram @chefnikkistewardFollow The High End Affair @thehighendaffairIf you will be in the Columbus, OH area, you RSVP for "Danksgiving" at The High Affair. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Richie Pope is just like me a VA native. He has done some of the most amazing pieces for news outlets such as the New York Times, John Hopkins, The New Yorker, and he currently has a residency at the Columbus Museum of Art.Be sure to follow Richie:Instagram- @richiepopeTwitter-@richiepope See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode I sat down with my mentor Michael Hall of Medium Four, Digigrass, and Tech, Beats, and Bytes. Mike has been my mentor for over 7 years, and is major innovator in the South Florida area. Michael is also an investor in Timeline Brewery and Popsoul Popcorn. This episode is exactly what a typical conversation between us sounds like.Stay updated on the next Tech, Beats, & Bytes event here:https://www.facebook.com/digigrass/If you are interested in joining Menlo Club, be sure to sign up using this link here and below to get $40 off your first package!https://www.themenlohouse.com/quiz?referrer=RE1883529 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are less than a month out from the release of the Black Panther movie. Marshall Shorts of Creative Control sat down with us to give us a few inside details about the screening they will be hosting for the movie. He tells us why he is excited about the movie and the conversations that it will ignite.If you will be in the Columbus, Ohio area the link for the event is here. Get your tickets now before the sell out! Make sure that you are following CCF & Black Nerd Problems to here about all of the upcoming events for Wakanda Week.The screening is being put on by Creative Control & Black Nerd Problems.Instagram@mrshortscreates@creativecontrolfest@blacknerdproblems@billionorbustIf you are looking to host your podcast Pippa is an amazing platform to use. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Celeste Malvar-Stewart is the owner and fashion designer of Malvar-Stewart a environmentally conscience fashion house based out of Columbus, Ohio. We visited her studio to talk about her work, Filipino background, and how her art is influenced by the world today.Malvar StewartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/malvarstewart/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/MALVAR-STEWART/268898193154351 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Branden Givand the owner of The Flying Gent, sits down with "The Co-Founder" to have a conversation about building his retail empire through the reconstructing of the retail experience. The Flying Gent is a menswear store located in Downtown Columbus, Ohio. Branden is also the co-host of Billion or Bust TV's "A Drink With the Gent".Be sure to follow Branden's shops on Instagram to stay-up-date on all the products that he has available.@flyinggent@lofitel@loftwright See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rose the Grew From Concrete:Growing the culture of NBGThis episode features my friend Mulu Habtemariam, a portland creative whose label NBG (Neu Beginnings Global) has created a movement and growing culture for PDX.https://www.instagram.com/muluohabte/https://www.instagram.com/matrandolnbg/https://www.instagram.com/thenbnetwork/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Melissa Crum sat down and talked with us about Rebuilding and Editing Our History, as well as giving gems on creating a non-profit and starting a business. Medium Article: https://medium.com/thinkyouth/rebuilding-editing-our-history-3b5a8df5acdc See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.