Driven Minds Podcast

Chelsey is the brand manager at Tequila Avión where she is responsible for identifying and tapping into new audiences. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Chelsey talks with us about her experience when it comes to guiding artists, creating content while staying authentic, and learning from regret. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Brandon Miller is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about technology, workplace diversity, fitness, and minority entrepreneurship. Brandon is also the founder of "Be Great" as well as the co-founder of The Black Burdell and The Too Fly Foundation. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Brandon talks with us about being great, personal growth, and the spirit of black travel. This episode is sponsored by @cmartymar What did you think? Send us a tweet @drivensociety! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, "Dr. Jess" Clemons talks with us about growing up in Alabama the importance of therapy, the lack of women of color in psychiatry, and learning how to meet people where they are. Follow @drivensociety / @drivenmindspodcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

As natives of Brooklyn, New York, Evin Robinson and Jessica Santana are both the co-founders of New York on Tech. The mission of New York on Tech is to prepare the next generation of technology leaders emerging from New York City by creating pathways for students to thrive in technology and innovation. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Evin and Jessica chat with us about artificial intelligence, business challenges, mentorship, and the future of work. Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

On Friday Apr. 13, we partnered with Daysnatchers to bring out a mixed crowd of industry hopefuls, brand owners, producers, etc. to experience Soundbyte. Soundbyte is a talk series where our panelists and attendees explore the relationship between tech, music, and culture. Our panel was moderated by Dev T. Smith, a multi-platform producer killing it at Revolt, and featured David Ponte, CMO & co-founder of Audiomack; Yaya Mazurkevich, experiential producer at United Masters; Nigil Mack, VP of Urban A&R Republic Records; Daria McCall, Marketing Manager Afropunk; and Detavio Samuels, President of Ionedigital. Tweet us your thoughts! @Drivensociety --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Mercedes is a communications and public relations strategist. In addition to her role as an account manager at BAM Communications, Mercedes is also the founder of Care More. Care more is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering hope to the homeless underserved community in the form of hygiene care packages. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Mercedes chats with us about navigating the non-profit space, leveraging our resources, and the world of public relations. Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Briana Owens is the founder of Spiked Spin, In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Briana chats with us about the story behind the name “Spiked Spin”, dealing with insecurities, and how we allocate our spending power within our communities of color as it pertains to to fitness, health, and wellness. Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Kaine chats with us about the landscape of intellectual property, surrounding yourself with people who understand your craft, and owning our ideas. This episode is sponsored by @Moc_eyewear Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, CEO and founder of Blossom Diamonde Williamson chats with us about serving the content interests and needs of black and latino women, shifting negative narratives, embracing spirituality, growing closer to her dreams, and creating a safe space for the validation of women of color. What did you think? Send us a tweet! @drivensociety Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Mary chats with us about valuing and understanding the importance of generational wealth, the difference in connotation between cannabis and marijuana, and the necessity of self-discovery. What did you think? Send us a tweet! @drivensociety Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

In this episode of Driven Minds Podcast. Justin Dominic talks to us about his directorial debut with his film Unapologetic Me Black, Gay, Man. Justin discusses how his passion for dance led him behind the camera and his films message and artistic awakening. This episode is sponsored by @thehumpedzebragram Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

In this episode of Driven Minds Podcast, Alex chats with us about valuing intellectual capital, resonating with human nature, and not being afraid to express what makes her vulnerable. This episode is sponsored by @Sbkcosmetics. Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Driven Society presents ‘Dropping Gems’ live podcast. This event was hosted by Jameer Pond with guest Ashley Akunna, Scottie Beam, and Sidnee Michelle. In this special event podcast, our panelists discuss everything from getting fired from your dream job, to creating content that allows your authenticity to flourish, and even pulling yourself out of deep social media spirals. Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Nathalie is the CEO of BRAVA Investments. In addition to running BRAVA, Nathalie is also the author of a book entitled, LEAPFROG, The New Revolution for Women Entrepreneurs. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Nathalie chats with us about thinking globally, investing in the future, and co-existing with imposter syndrome. This episode is sponsored by @Velabougie candle company. What did you think? Send us a tweet! @DrivenSociety Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Inspired by entrepreneurship, Songe LaRon is the CEO and Co-founder of Squire, a company dedicated to making styling and grooming for men simple. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Songe chats with us about learning the skills necessary to execute on his ideas, embracing the hustle of what it took to build Squire, and why it’s important for us to get in touch with ourselves and identify the things in our lives we find to meaningful. This episode is sponsored by @terriashley.nyc What did you think? Send us a tweet @drivensociety Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Pauleanna Reid is the co-founder of New Girl On The Block. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Pauleanna Reid chats with us about her childhood experiences, the importance of mentorship, and why she still works a 9 to 5 although she makes six figures running her own business and her mission to lead a generation of women to maximize their vision and live their fullest lives. This episode is sponsored by @BreukelenPolished Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Ani Sanyal is the CEO of Green Room Creative. Ani talks about having a successful record label and distribution company at 17, his battle with late stage kidney failure in the midst of his early success, walking away from music and using the skills gained to start a profitable marketing company. This episode is sponsored by @Kibibiinc_ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Ofo Ezeugwu is co-founder and CEO of WhoseYourLandlord, a web platform connecting good renters with good home providers by using landlord reviews, verified tenant information, and real-time available listings. Ofo talks to us about his initial challenges, growing a community-based business and his aspirations for 2018 and beyond. Like, Comment & Subscribe @Drivenmindspodcast This episode is brought to you by @PallorNYC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

Representing his beloved City of Chicago, Dan Ware is not only the associate marketing manager at Coors Light, he is also the head of marketing for Society Global. As the associate marketing manager at Coors Light, Dan is responsible for driving on premise culture and community initiatives for the brand. In regards to his work at Society Global, Dan is tasked with building brand awareness and creating opportunities for Society Global’s flagship Carpe Diem #DaySnatchers events. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, Dan talks to us about Chicago’s hip-hop culture, A.R.T, working with brands, the saturation of “influencers,” and growing Carpe Diem. Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that needs the inspiration and thank us later!​ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drivensocietypodcast/support

What happens when three friends from New York City quit everything to start the biggest festival the culture has ever seen? Honestly...we don’t know yet, but one thing we do know is that those three friends are a few of the guests on our latest episode which features the cast of a newly developing series entitled, “Payroll.” Dennis Williams II, Branden Wellington, J. Mallory, TravQue, and Stefon Bristol all come together from their respective creative backgrounds to form a dynamic cast with a vision to shift culture. From being mentored by the legendary Spike Lee, to garnering more than 190k followers on Instagram, to winning an Emmy award, each and every member of the Payroll cast has a story to tell. In this episode of our Driven Minds Podcast, the Payroll cast talks to us about their experience working together, black entrepreneurship, encouragement, and taking risks to build their own dreams. Listen here: SoundCloud and iTunes. What did you think? Send us a tweet! Share the episode with a friend that n