On Thursday, July 27, 2017 I had a chance to attend the Miller Lite: Tap The Future Live Pitch Competition in Houston. This provided me a chance to participate in a group interview with Daymond John from ABC Shark Tank. 

WHAT: Miller Lite Tap the Future Live Pitch tour returns to Houston for the fifth consecutive year. Five semifinalists will have the chance to pitch their business to the sharpest business minds in the country, including lead judge Daymond John from ABC’s “Shark Tank.” The semifinalist with the best business plan will receive $20,000 and advance to the national finals to compete against other regional finalists for a grand prize of $100,000.

WHO: Daymond John, CEO of FUBU, co-host of ABC’s Shark Tank

Steve Canal, Manager, National Community Affairs, MillerCoors

Angelica Garcia Dunn, President & CEO AIM Global Logistics

Stephen & Cam, Bellhops

Kenny Burns, Lifestyle Brand Specialist (host)                                

Five Southwest-based regional semi-finalists:

• Lithic Nutrition – Cricket-based food company - Winner
• Video

• CatSpring Yaupon – Roasted farm-fresh Yaupon (tea)

• RecChanges – Mobile app that connects users with trainers and coaches who are college student athletes 

• SHEDWOOL – Free online staff scheduling platform 

• The Fishing Caddy - Multi-usage fishing caddy that combines seat, rod holder and fish bite notification

For more information click here to visit Miller Lite: Tap The Future.

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Greg E. Hill is an award winning podcaster, speaker, author, entrepreneur who's soul focus is to change the culture. Born and raised in Durham, North Carolina Greg shares with us his early entrepreneurship ventures, losing it all, and rebuilding in a better direction. 

In this episode we discuss:

• How important it is to be an authentic leader?
• Getting rid of comparisons along your journey.
• Establishing the "Drake" cycle?

Contact Info:

• Greg E. Hill Website
• The Minority Trailblazer Tour

Sponsors: Xero Accounting

The past few weeks have been crazy as I have not been working, but I'm making it work. I share with you a few changes and how I have been writing a lot recently.

Key Points:

• Pull the trigger, before someone pulls the trigger on you.
• Be financially responsible for yourself.
• Connect with confidence

 Sponsors: Xero Accounting

Godiva Anderson is the founder of Paper, Pencil, Pen a nonprofit that provides school supplies to students from K-12 up to college.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why she launched the organization.
• The importance of school supplies.
• Why we should not neglect college students.

Be sure to check out her website http://paperpencilpen.org or send an email to info@paperpencilpen.org for donations. 

Sponsors: PodConnect & Xero Accounting

This is a special episode for me as I am finding new ways to stretch myself within podcasting. Lately I've been thinking about doing different roundtables and I'm glad to say Black Girl Magic is the first. My guest are blogger Nyla Spooner and past guest Asheli Atkins PhD Candidate and entrepreneur. Although we know each other, we decided to take our Facebook post to the podcast. I hope you enjoy!

In this episode we discuss:

• Maggie Anderson, Black Wall Street, and the variables within the black community. 
• Feminism vs Black Feminism
• The truth behind African-Americans buying power?
• ...and A LOT MORE!!!

Contact Nyla:

• Website

Contact Asheli: 

• Website

Danny Harvey is a financial solutions provider and adjunct professor at Prairie View A&M University. In this episode we discuss:

• The financial gaps within African American communities and the need for financial literacy.
• The importance of family, community and mentorship.
• Danny flips the script and starts to interview me! 
  • Creating pivotal projects.
  • Staying consistent.

Resource:

Danny's interview with Jasmine Stith in South Africa

Contact Danny Harvey:

• Danny Harvey
• Danny Harvey Facebook

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Ryan Stewman, CEO and Founder of Hardcore Closer and Break Free Academy, is a 4x best-selling Author, Motivational Speaker, Sales Coach, Podcast Host, Blogger and all around Entrepreneur. He’s also a regular contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Addicted2Success, Good Men Project, Lighter Side of Real Estate, Huffington Post, and more.

In this episode we discuss:

• What is money and why is sales important?
• Good product vs bad marketing
• 4 tips on how to sell using video?

Contact: 

www.hardcorecloser.com

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