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14Feb 2025 by Rob Richardson No Comments

Redefining Style, Confidence, and Resilience with LAMAR WRIGHT

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[vidseo id="31006" disable_transcript="true"] HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSON Share This! Today's Disruption Now episode is with LaMar "The Coutureman "Wright. He is a trailblazer in curated lifestyle expertise and image consulting through his business, The Coutureman LLC. As a disruptor in his field, he challenges traditional notions of style and personal branding, helping individuals cultivate an elevated sense of confidence and self-expression through fashion, grooming, and lifestyle refinement. His approach goes beyond just aesthetics—it's about empowerment, self-identity, and making a statement in both personal and professional spaces. LaMar shared deep insights into his journey, highlighting pivotal life lessons that have shaped his career and mindset—how life's challenges and setbacks can serve as catalysts for growth and transformation. He also spoke about the importance of authenticity, emphasizing that success isn't about conforming…

31Jan 2025 by Rob Richardson No Comments

What is ChatBlackGPT?

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[vidseo id="30799" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!LEARN about Erin Reddick's inspiring AI journey. She is the creator of ChatBlackGPTBeta, a platform advancing equity in AI. Erin shares how her unique upbringing as a Black woman adopted by a white father shaped her views on race, identity, and belonging. She discusses her transition from being laid off at Meta to becoming a trailblazer in ethical AI. The conversation dives deep into the challenges of promoting inclusivity in technology, the development of ChatBlackGPTBeta, and actionable advice for overcoming biases in AI and the workplace. Top Three Things You Will Learn: 1. How Identity Shapes Innovation: Erin's personal experiences, from her upbringing to her career in tech, reveal how deeply identity and perspective influence the drive to create equitable solutions in AI. 2.…

29Jul 2024 by Rob Richardson No Comments

THE FIRST BLACK-OWNED STOCK EXCHANGE IN U.S. HISTORY

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[vidseo id="29966" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!Today, we welcome the two most respected and innovative leaders to the Disruption Now Podcast. Joe and Dwain, despite their demanding schedules, have graciously made time to be DISRUPTIVE with us in this digital age. Joe and Dwain's impressive careers have led them to co-found Dream Exchange, a groundbreaking platform with a purpose and impact that cannot be overstated. Dream Exchange is the first minority-governed and Black-owned company to operate an exchange in U.S. history. It challenges traditional norms and opens doors for underrepresented groups to access capital markets, paving the way for a more inclusive financial landscape. Joe, notably, is the author of the Main Street Growth Act, a bill that has garnered bipartisan support in Congress. Dream Exchange's mission is to revolutionize access to…

22Jul 2024 by Rob Richardson No Comments

Financial Freedom via Tech with Cyrus Harbin

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[vidseo id="29948" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!Cyrus Harbin is the founder and host of the popular podcast "Tech is the New Black." He is a prominent figure in the tech community, known for empowering, educating, and entertaining his audience on leveraging the tech industry to enhance their lives. Through his podcast, Cyrus interviews industry leaders, tech influencers, and successful entrepreneurs, offering insights and practical advice on how to break into and thrive in the tech industry.Cyrus is also actively involved in community-building efforts, including the TechPreneur Community, which provides internal job referrals, career coaching, courses, and networking opportunities. His podcast, lauded for its engaging and informative content, is a top-rated tech business and career podcast, mainly celebrated for its focus on diversity and representation in the tech world.In addition to…

05Jul 2024 by Rob Richardson No Comments

Financial Literacy For All: JOHN HOPE BRYANT

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[vidseo id="29870" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!John Hope Bryant is a prominent entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist known for his economic empowerment and financial literacy work. He founded Operation HOPE in 1992 following the Rodney King Riots in Los Angeles, with a mission to provide economic education and resources to underserved communities. Since its inception, Operation HOPE has served over 4 million individuals and directed nearly $4 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised areas. The organization focuses on improving credit scores, facilitating homeownership, and supporting Black entrepreneurs through various initiatives. Numerous U.S. presidents have recognized Bryant’s work. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Legacy Leadership Award from Hyatt Hotels and the Outstanding Voice Award from the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Additionally, he is known for co-founding the Financial Literacy for…

07Apr 2021 by admin No Comments

Dr. Jade Hilton: Disrupting Racial Disparities in Health

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[vidseo id="21297" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"Your zip code is a more important determinant of health than your genetic code."Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton Buchholz was born the middle of three girls in the rural town of Little Africa, South Carolina. Following a family tragedy, at the tender age of 8 years old, she told her mom she wanted to be a doctor. From that day forward her mother called her “Dr. Hilton.” She attributes her entire career and the success that followed to that small gesture. Dr. Jade Hilton is the cofounder of Goodstock Consulting, which is rooted in addressing racial health disparities. Their mission is to “truly connect the grassroots to the grass tops.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast…

31Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Manny Lacher: Collaborate and Elevate

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[vidseo id="23100" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"If you go to the very top, all my mentors are in all industries at the end of the day."Manny has had the opportunity to work with brands and mentors to hone and develop skills in brand management & growth, sponsorship consulting, retail development, strategic planning, account management and brand activation – across a diverse portfolio of categories including: Technology, professional sports, sporting goods, financial services & insurance, retail, tourism, telecommunication, food industry, and health/medical Industry. Manny enjoys helping others find purpose in their work.Manny Lacher is the founder of Collaborate and Elevate Platform.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has…

24Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Tamika Mallory: Unbossed and Unbought

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[vidseo id="20882" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!There's nothing that anyone of us can do to assure that our loved ones and even ourselves are not victims of violent acts, victims of police brutality, victims of continuous oppression that we face as people of color, particularly black people.Tamika Mallory is a nationally recognized civil rights activist and seasoned community organizer. She served as the youngest ever Executive Director of the National Action Network under Reverend Al Sharpton. Mallory was the co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington, the largest single-day demonstration in US history. She most recently gave what has been dubbed “the speech of a generation” – State of Emergency in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. She was recently on the Grammys and has a new book State of Emergency. Her new elevation has also attracted new critics, we address all of this.In this Episode you will learnWhy we need to change the narrative about black leaders and wealth.How listening to collective critics can destroy you.Where the…

10Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Kristina Smith-Newton: Representation Matters

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[vidseo id="20676" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!I could use my tech skills for good.Less than 1 percent of all U.S. engineering bachelor's degrees go to African-American women. As a Black Woman, Kristian Newton has experienced doubt and isolation due to lack of representation, mentorship, and upward mobility opportunities; it's why she is committed to changing the statistics for Black and Brown girls in STEAM pathways. These statistics must change, and that is where HYPE comes in. HYPE is about more than just teaching girls how to code. It is providing hope, leaving a legacy, and doing our part to make sure that our future is better than our past.About GethypeIn 2015, less than 1 percent of all U.S. engineering bachelor's degrees went to African-American women. Of the 106,658 engineering bachelor's degrees…

03Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Judas and Black Messiah: Addressing Our Historical Trauma

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[vidseo id="20545" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!War is politics with bloodshed. Judas and the Black Messiah is an important film to watch to really understand the level of mistrust between law enforcement and the black community. We examine the movie and what we can take away from it in this current climate.In this Episode you will learnThe issue with Black Lives Matter and law enforcement is not new but a continuous cycle.How the FBI infiltrated black leadership organizations to divide and conquer.How the media perpetuates a false equivalence and narrative with organizations like the Black panthers.How these movies are traumatic for black and brown people and how we should address it. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner…