Leonard Blair Jr.
'Awake' with Cassidy Keane | MPAKT Pod Ep. 15
In this inspiring episode, LBJ sits down with Cassidy Keane, a published author, creator, community leader, and public speaker.
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Apr 261 min read
Building a Customer-Centric Business with Anchor CX's Marissa Bowman | MPAKT Pod Ep. 14
Marissa Bowman isn't your typical technology consulting entrepreneur. Founder of Anchor CX, a thriving Customer Experience and Customer...
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Oct 8, 20231 min read
How WavaSpace is Helping You Turn Your Extra Space into a Cash! | MPAKT Pod w/ LBJ Episode 13
In Episode 13 of the MPAKT Podcast w/ LBJ, I had the pleasure of interviewing Valentine and Jada Aikhu - founders of WavaSpace.
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Jul 20, 20231 min read
How WorkBnB is Making Championship Sized Moves to Become One of the Hottest Startups in The US!
In Episode 12, we reconnect with the founder and CEO of WorkBnB, Yeves Perez, to discuss how his business and vision have changed in the las
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Leonard Blair Jr.
May 30, 20231 min read
The 6-Figure Tutor: How Jay Veal is Disrupting the Landscape of Online Tutoring | MPAKT Pod Ep. 11
In Episode 11 we dive into the world of online tutoring and education with Jay Veal, the founder of "It's Not Complicated Education" (INC Ed
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Leonard Blair Jr.
May 23, 20231 min read
Through the Lens: How Jamal Robinson is Transforming Eyewear w/ CEV Collection | MPAKT Pod Ep. 10
Hear the story of Jamal Robinson, a visionary entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the eyewear industry with his brand CEV Collection.
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Leonard Blair Jr.
May 18, 20233 min read
When Should You Raise Venture Capital Funding?
When is a good time to raise venture capital dollars is a question many entrepreneurs ask. This article will give you the answer!
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Leonard Blair Jr.
May 3, 20231 min read
The Incredible Story of CodeLn with Co-Founder and CEO, Elohor Thomas | MPAKT Pod Ep. 9
Get ready for another incredible episode of the MPAKT Pod w/ LBJ! In this episode, LBJ sits down with Elohor Thomas, the CEO, and...
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Apr 24, 20231 min read
The Dating App That's Helping Vegans Find Love | MPAKT Pod Ep. 8
In this episode we dive deep into the world of veganism and technology with the founder of MeetVeganBae, Jarrell Green.
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Apr 16, 20231 min read
How Brittney Perry is Building the Shoe Brand of the Future | MPAKT Pod Ep. 7
I spoke with Brittney Perry, founder, and CEO of Perry Co Shoes, the disruptive shoe brand found in Macy's and seen on HBO's Insecure.
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Apr 11, 20231 min read
How iVoiceAfrica is Winning the Fight to Preserve African Languages and Dialects | MPAKT Pod Ep. 6
In this episode, Oluwatobi discusses his entrepreneurial journey and how he launched and scaled iVoiceAfrica, a translation and localization
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Apr 11, 20234 min read
The Books that Broke My Understanding of Business FOREVER
For entrepreneurs of color, understanding innovation is crucial to not only for developing new products, services, and ideas that meet the u
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Apr 10, 20232 min read
How to Learn From Failure as an Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, failure is an inevitable part of the journey. Let's explore how you can learn from failure and use it to your advantage
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Apr 9, 20233 min read
How to Overcome Fear and Start Your Own Business
Starting your own business can be daunting. In this blog post, we'll discuss how to overcome fear and start your own business.
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Apr 8, 20233 min read
The Age of The Black Millionaire
The rise of the Black millionaire has been a long time coming. For centuries, our ancestors have faced discrimination and systemic barriers
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Apr 4, 20231 min read
How BuddyPass is Changing Travel Forever with their Group Travel Planning App | MPAKT Pod Ep. 5
In Episode 5 of the MPAKT Podcast, I had the chance to sit down with Xavier Smith, CEO and Founder of Buddypass!
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Mar 29, 20233 min read
Can Equity Crowdfunding MPAKT the Black Community and Address the Racial Wealth Gap?
Can equity crowdfunding be an equalizing tool for the black community to address the racial wealth gap and drive growth of black businesses?
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Mar 28, 20231 min read
Entrepreneurship, Wealth Building, and Venture Capital with Daniel Smith of Keepingly | MPAKTPod Ep4
In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Smith, (founder of Keepingly, LinkedIn influencer, and host of the KeepWize Podcast)
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Mar 26, 202316 min read
My Senior Thesis: A Review of the Economic Ideology of Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Sometimes we lose the vision and memories of our ancestors who came before us. In this post I want to recall that to help us not lose focus.
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Leonard Blair Jr.
Mar 25, 20231 min read
The Founders of IMPT are Redefining Sustainable Streetwear! | MPAKT Pod w/ LBJ Ep. 3
I had the pleasure of hosting Victor and Carolina Ramos, IMPT Company founders from Olaria, Brazil who are making waves in fashion industry
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