Democratizing Innovation: Bassanio Peters on Open Challenges and the Future of Engineering
In this episode of Rise Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Bassanio Peters, founder of Assist to Develop, to examine how…
• 4 minute read
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From Adversity to Clean Tech: David Maurer on Zero Waste and Unshakable Reputation
This episode of Rise Urban Nation features serial entrepreneur David Maurer, who shares how resilience, resourcefulness, and authenticity…
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Change Your Circle, Change Your Life: Unlocking Success and Superpowers with Jamar Jones
In this inspiring episode of Rise Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with media entrepreneur and author Jamar Jones to explore…
• 3 minute read
Mastering Fearlessness, Intrapreneurship, and the Modern Renaissance Mindset with Trivelle Simpson
In this episode of Rise Urban Nation, host Taryell Simmons sits down with Trivelle Simpson, founder of The Drive Group, to explore how a…
• 2 minute read
What You Can Learn From These Black Philanthropists
Oprah Winfrey has donated over 300 million dollars to a multitude of charities. She's a well-known Black philanthropist who's gone out of her way to improve the lives of the people around her. However, there are dozens upon dozens more Black philanthrop...
• 7 minute read
How to Build a DEI Program Within Your Organization
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is imperative to companies across the United States. DEI is the most powerful employee-centric operation an organization can carry out. Without DEI, an organization will crumble. A DEI program may look different in...
• 8 minute read
Black Financial Literacy: Key Insights You Need to Know
Black people in the United States have one of the most unique and complicated experiences. From chattel slavery to Jim Crow, to Civil Rights and police brutality, there have been a lot of struggles that have lasted through eras. Black financial literacy...
• 5 minute read
What Should New African Entrepreneurs Invest In? A Guide
As a new entrepreneur, you may have bootstrapped when growing your business. Many minority entrepreneurs start their companies with little funding. Despite the challenges, you're now seeing some constant cash flow. And you would want to find the best wa...
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What Black Leaders Want You to Know About Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is not an easy path, but for people of color, starting a business can be especially difficult. Historically, Black people have faced many roadblocks whenever they reached for financial empowerment. Despite all these problems, there has ...
• 8 minute read