Kenn Rashad

08/10/2026

Did you know a professional email address can increase your business loan approval odds? Banks consider it a sign of credibility. While not the sole factor, it's a small detail that matters in the application process, alongside your EIN, business bank account, and physical address.

08/10/2026

A GoDaddy survey found 75% of consumers see domain-based email as a key trust factor. One in three doubt sellers using personal emails. Separate studies show 58% hesitate sharing sensitive details with businesses using free emails. Data confirms: using a personal email can lead to lost sales.

08/09/2026

Every email you send either builds your brand or someone else's. Using a 'gmail.com' address promotes Google, not your business. Your email contact is a direct reflection of your investment and seriousness. It matters more than you think.

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08/08/2026

You invested in a professional domain name, like YourBusinessName.com. But are you still using a free Gmail or Yahoo address for business? That disconnect can make potential customers question your legitimacy and impact their decision to buy from you.

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08/07/2026

Is your email address helping or hurting your business? The latest episode of The Kenn Rashad Show tackles this exact question. Link is in the comments.

08/01/2026

HBCU entrepreneurs, let's have a conversation.

We want to feature HBCU entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders at every stage of the journey. Whether you're just getting started or years into building something real, if you've got a story, a lesson, or a perspective that could help someone else grow, we want to hear it.

Share your story. Highlight your journey. Inspire the next generation coming up behind you.

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07/31/2026

Now booking guests for the Kenn Rashad Show.

We're looking for HBCU entrepreneurs — at any stage of the journey — who are building real businesses, solving real problems, and have a story worth telling.

If you're an HBCU entrepreneur, apply to join the conversation about:
✔️ How you built what you've built
✔️ The lessons that came from the hard parts
✔️ What's next for your business
✔️ Representing your HBCU on a bigger stage

Get featured. Grow your visibility. Connect with an audience that wants to see you win.

Apply now → https://podcast.kennrashad.com/

Hosted by Kenn Rashad — 30 years covering HBCU culture, business, and excellence.

06/10/2026

06/05/2026

It's that time of year again!

06/03/2026

At 23, Lucious McDaniel IV was already investing in companies like Facebook, Uber, and Airbnb at one of the most prestigious growth equity firms in the world. His first year out of college, they paid him $200,000. Then he walked away from all of it to bet on himself.