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Black Businesses Matter Podcast

Black Businesses Matter (BBM) is a weekly podcast show hosted by Larvetta L.

Loftin on the impact of collaborating and advocating for Black Businesses to drive impact.🎙
www.blackbusinessesmatter.buzzsprout.com

02/12/2026

Save the Date | Careers in Film & Sustainability | Thursday February 26th | 6pm -8pm
What do film production and energy efficiency have in common?
More than you think.
From project coordination and logistics to technical operations and crew management, the skills used on set translate directly into high-demand, sustainable career pathways.
Presented by the Black Businesses Matter Podcast and Cottage Grove Productions, this evening will feature a special film screening by Emmy-nominated Cottage Grove Productions, followed by a panel discussion with leaders from Chicago’s film and media space.
This isn’t about leaving film.
It’s about building stability within it.
Sustainability isn’t just environmental — it’s about creating careers with longevity, growth, and economic security. Through workforce development and intentional ecosystem building, Chicago has the opportunity to lead at the intersection of creativity and sustainability.
If you’re a creative, crew member, student, or career changer — this conversation is for you.

Register via the link in bio.

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06/19/2025

This Juneteenth, we continue the work — celebrating, supporting, and amplifying Black-owned businesses. ✊🏾

The movement doesn’t stop here. Tag a Black business you plan to support this Juneteenth and beyond. 🖤

12/23/2022

Join us as we celebrate black voices and black businesses at our Black Businesses Matter Podcast Live event during black history month.

It will be an evening of black excellence, networking, food, drinks and access to resources for scaling businesses. So, you don't want to miss this inaugural event featuring some of the nation's top business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Click the link to purchase your ticket while supplies last! ---> https://bit.ly/3YJJQNI

10/07/2022

🎙 Join us this Monday for episode 15 of the featuring an interview with Robiar (Robi) Smith! Robiar is the CEO and owner of R.B. Pest Solutions], and sits down to interview her about her experiences and journey to owning her own business in the pest control industry. Robiar is considered a disruptor of the pest control business as R.B. Pest Solutions is both women and minority owned and is also the only pest control company who has a retail component attached to her business. Throughout the interview, Robiar discusses the diversity of her company, three essential business tips, and of course what brings her joy!

Connect with Robiar on Instagram and R.B. Pest Solutions]

10/03/2022

🎙Join us this Monday for another episode of the ! Episode 14 features author, speaker, and advocate Persephone (Pepper) Miller. sits down with Pepper to discuss Pepper's takes on important topics within the black community. Listen as Pepper talks through her books on black business affairs, the imbalanced system of the world along with ways to circumvent its challenges, and the importance of elders in the black community.

Connect with Pepper

09/23/2022

🎙Meet Pastor John F. Hannah, lead pastor of New Life Covenant Southeast! He is featured on episode 13 of the , and shares invaluable insights. A few topics discussed in this episode are the importance of financial stability, the impact of the black community, and how Pastor John F. Hannah changed career paths.

Tune in to learn more, and connect with Pastor John F. Hannah

09/16/2022

🎙Tune into the on Monday and listen to interview Steve Canal, co-owner of the brand [FLOURYSH™]]]. Steve discusses the importance and impact of black culture and how black owned businesses are uplifted through Flourysh. With the Christmas season approaching, it may also be a good idea to save [FLOURYSH™]]] to shop for gift giving this year! 🎅🏾

Connect with Steve through Instagram! [FLOURYSH™]]]

09/12/2022

🎙 Join us on Monday for episode 11 of the ! Our host interviews the founder of and co-owner of , Germaine-Bolds Leftridge, also known as “Queen Midas” for her work in the beauty industry. In the episode, we learn about her ambitions, her thoughts on the importance of working with others when opportunities are given, and of course what brings her joy!

Connect with Germaine on through instagram, !

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09/02/2022

🎙 Meet Irfan Jafrey! He is the founder and CEO of and a contributing editor for Forbes Magazine. He is featured on episode 10 of the Black Businesses Matter Podcast. In this episode, Irfan shares his insights about business and working towards goals. Irfan's episode can be found through the link in our bio.

Be sure to tune in and connect with Irfan on social media .

08/26/2022

🎙Join us this coming Monday as sits down to interview Avigail Schlosser! Avigail is the CFO of the creative advertising agency, OKRP. Within this episode, you can look forward to learning more about the , why black businesses matter, and the importance of diversity in the work place while making sure to, "walking the talk".

Connect more with Avigail through LinkedIn!

07/14/2022

Our host can't wait to get back in the studio to interview our next guest on video on equity and inclusion. 📽

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Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm

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