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The Black Business Live Podcast brings you expert insights, real success stories, and actionable strategies from top Black entrepreneurs and business leaders who have scaled their ventures and are committed to help others rise.

06/17/2026

47.7 MILLION people in the United States are currently facing food insecurity - and millions of them are children.

But true community care isn’t just about having food; it’s about making access easy, dignified, and accessible.

In our coming episode of the Black Business Live podcast, Regina Harmon (CEO of Food Recovery Network) shares how they are bypassing the traditional, exhausting food lines by delivering fresh produce directly to Title I elementary schools.

By meeting parents and guardians right at pickup, they are putting fresh food exactly where families already are. No extra gas money, no extra trips.

This is how we build modern-day storehouses. Stay tuned for the episode drop this week and subscribe using your favorite podcast app: https://bblivepodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe

06/15/2026

Between the high-energy World Cup matches and prepping for October's conference season, there's a lot of talk about what makes a winning play. But some of the most impactful ex*****on is happening right now in our own neighborhoods.

This week on the podcast, we're introducing a leader who treats economic self-reliance as an absolute necessity. Meet Regina Harmon.

As a University of Maine alumna, she has spent the last decade guiding Food Recovery Network to change how resource distribution works from the ground up. Instead of just leaning on traditional charity models, the organization has teamed up with household names like Papa John’s and Hellmann’s to fix structural flaws in the supply chain - always keeping the focus on addressing racial disparities and health outcomes in our communities.

Episode 8 drops later this week! Follow our page so you don't miss the official release.

06/09/2026

How do you use technology without losing the soul of your vision?

In a recent conversation with , Wale Mafolasire (CEO of ) broke down why they use AI to understand human psychology rather than just processing transactions. They look at millions of users and ask a fundamental question: How do we help you become the type of giver you imagine yourself to be?

Givelify’s Giving in Faith report highlights the “consistency shortfall”: the massive gap between a person’s desire to support a cause and their actual follow-through. By embedding behavioral science into their tech, they actively help people bridge the gap between their intentions and their actions.

What measures are you exploring to keep your mission human-centric, while embracing and scaling technology?

🔗 Tap the link in our bio to watch the full, exclusive conversation on The Black Business Live Podcast!

06/06/2026

Wale Mafolasire kept hitting the same wall. First, it was sitting in a church pew, realizing he could read the Bible on his phone but couldn't use it to give digitally because his wallet was empty.

Then, it was at fundraising events, filling out physical giving cards only to forget the follow-up later.
He realized he needed to create a solution for the spontaneous giver like himself: the person who wants to support a cause in the moment but doesn't have the administrative structure to follow up later.

The critics and investors told him his approach was impossible to execute the way he wanted to. They warned him that larger companies would just "crush" them.

But Wale was trained in a military school. He already knew how to handle rejection and face daily challenges head-on.

Instead of letting the skepticism stall him, he made a vow to stop chasing outside validation. He knew the next step was to look inward, pull from within, and rely completely on his own ex*****on to build the platform his way.

That entrepreneurial "click" changed everything. Today, Givelify supports over 2 million organizations that have collectively processed over 7.5 billion transactions. 📈

When you solve a real problem for real organizations and have the discipline to block out the noise, the market notices.

Catch the full episode of The Black Business Live Podcast to hear the breakdown of how Givelify turned a simple observation into a global fintech engine.

👉 Subscribe or visit our YouTube channel to listen: https://bblivepodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe

06/05/2026

"When you're bootstrapping, having a Plan B is just a distraction from making Plan A work."

In the latest episode of The Black Business Live Podcast, tech leader Wale Mafolasire joins Tolu Akindunni and pulls back the curtain on what it takes to scale a global fintech empire. From navigating deep cultural expectations to surviving 300+ investor rejections, Wale built a platform processing $6 billion in transactions without compromising the core mission.

This episode breaks down:
-The "No Plan B" Mindset: A look at the high-stakes early days of running out of money to pay the bills, and why team loyalty is a founder's greatest asset.
-The Leadership Pivot: Navigating the 3 distinct phases of growth necessary to lead a high-performing team of 150+ people.
-Pouring as You Rise: Why true leadership means staying long after the cameras stop rolling to intentionally pour back into the community.

Catch the full episode to hear how Givelify turned extreme friction into a multi-billion dollar movement, plus bonus Q&A content from the audience.

Follow the link to stream the episode: https://youtu.be/_Ln_YMe23rE

06/05/2026

Persistence is the price of vision. "You just gotta do what you gotta do". And for Wale, that meant he had to be the one to fund the future himself, even if he had to sell his car for it - and be without one for 6 years in Indianapolis!

What is one big sacrifice you had to make in order to keep your vision alive?

Watch out for this no-holds-barred episode with Wale Mafolasire, CEO of Givelify .

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and be notified when his episode drops or catch it wherever you stream your podcasts.



06/04/2026

What a powerful journey Season 2 has been!

If you’ve been tapped into our recent episodes, you know we’ve completely challenged the way we think about success. Our mini leadership series in May took us through some incredible layers, from building legacy through philanthropy with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, straight to our most recent episode where Krishna Powell broke down how to actually transition from the solo grind to scaling strategically.

As we wind down tonight, that momentum is only getting stronger. Stream the season now to stay locked in, and get ready for how we’re rolling out tomorrow’s drop.

Wale’s episode is finally here, and we’re setting the stage early. Keep your eyes on our feeds starting at 7:00 AM CT tomorrow for some exclusive, high-impact teaser clips to get your morning right. Then, later in the day, the full video podcast drops: primed and ready for your weekend watch.

If you missed the live audience taping, this is your moment to catch this powerful, edge-of-your-seat conversation. The CEO of Givelify is sharing the raw truth of what it takes to build a massive platform, including how he handled rejection, the deep personal sacrifices, and how he influenced a team to follow his vision even when he didn’t have a dime to pay them.

Just after National Food Safety Day, the CEO of the Food Recovery Network pulls up to drop some serious gems on sustainability and community power.

And for the season finale, we are wrapping up this entire chapter with an unforgettable close. We’re doing it big with Grammy-nominated artist, founder of Down4Whatever, record label and nephew of the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Baba Kuboye.

The strategy is heavy, the heritage is deep, and the inspiration is exactly what you need for the next level.

Hit that subscribe button on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or your favorite streaming platform tonight so you’re locked in for the full drop tomorrow: https://bblivepodcast.transistor.fm/subscribe

06/03/2026

And we were all excited to listen to how a bootstrapped dream became : a platform that has made it possible for over 2 million donors to contribute to causes they are passionate about from anywhere in the world!

P.S- We also had a cute little guest in the house. Did you spot her?




The story behind Wale's success with Givelify is just about as powerful as the success itself.Here are some facts you sh...
06/02/2026

The story behind Wale's success with Givelify is just about as powerful as the success itself.

Here are some facts you should know.

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel (or wherever you stream your podcasts) and be notified when his episode drops.



Are you working twice as hard but still struggling to scale? It’s time to move from hustle to strategic influence and tu...
06/01/2026

Are you working twice as hard but still struggling to scale?

It’s time to move from hustle to strategic influence and turn your intuitions into systems that others can deliver.

Krishna Powell, CEO of is offering a 50% discount on her HR Strategy Call.

This offer is only available to the Black Business Live Podcast and Communities.

Simply send an email to [email protected] using “Black Business Live Podcast” in the Subject line and briefly state what you enjoyed about Krishna Powell’s episode on the BBL Podcast.




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