• Creating a Legacy with What Is Already in Your Hands
    2022/08/22

    Mignon Francois, founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection and author of a forthcoming book with R.H. Boyd Publishing, sits down with Emmanuel LeGrair, community engagement and development coordinator at R.H. Boyd, to share her story of building a successful business from her last $5. Mignon also discusses the calling she feels to glorify God through her business and to represent all the generations of African Americans who didn’t have the same opportunities.

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    28 分
  • Empowering Communities through the Restaurant Business with Derrick Moore
    2022/08/08

    Derrick Moore, co-owner of Slim & Husky’s, sits down with Emmanuel LeGrair, community engagement and development coordinator at R.H. Boyd, to explain how he and his co-founders have built thriving restaurants that are helping bring economic development to the neighborhoods they’re located in. Moore also shares some practical advice for other business owners, whether you’re just getting started or are preparing to scale.

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    20 分
  • Persisting through Adversity in Entrepreneurship with Joshua Mundy
    2022/07/25

    Joshua Mundy, co-founder of Pivot Technology School, sits down with Sinclaire Sparkman-Carr to discuss his experience with navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship — from a tornado to a global pandemic. Mundy also explains why it’s important to train African Americans for tech jobs, and he shares his perspective on the changes he’s seen in Nashville throughout his lifetime.

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    32 分
  • Celebrating Nashville’s Black History with David Ewing
    2022/07/11

    Nashville historian David Ewing sits down with Emmanuel LeGrair, community engagement and development coordinator at R.H. Boyd, to talk about the importance of preserving and sharing the rich history of African Americans in Nashville. In their conversation, the two draw parallels between the past and the present and discuss the impact of Nashville’s four Historically Black Colleges and Universities, which educated leaders like Rep. John Lewis and Oprah Winfrey.

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    22 分
  • Leading From a Place of Transparency with Bishop Joseph W. Walker III
    2022/06/27

    Senior Pastor at Mount Zion Baptist Church, Bishop Joseph W. Walker III, joins Emmanuel LeGrair, Community Engagement and Development Coordinator at R.H. Boyd, to explore what it means to lead a community through a lens of transparency. Bishop Walker III also discusses how he embraced the call of ministry over his life, the realities of navigating loneliness as a leader, and the power of collaboration. 

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    20 分
  • Lessons from the Life of Rosa Parks with H.H. Leonards
    2022/06/13

    H.H. Leonards, founder of the Mansion on O Street and author of “Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus,” sits with Monique Gooch, staff editor at R.H. Boyd, to share the lessons she learned from Rosa Parks and the importance of empowering others to tell their stories. Mrs. Leonards also shares a preview of what readers can expect from her book, published with R.H. Boyd, which will share Mrs. Parks’ story and inspire others to create change just like she did.

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    18 分
  • Remaining Resilient During Life and Career Changes with Brittany N. Cole
    2022/05/16

    Nashville native, career and leadership coach, and CEO of Career Thrivers, Brittany N. Cole shares with Monique Gooch, editor at R.H. Boyd, about the true meaning of thriving in both your life and career. Cole explains how her company, Career Thrivers, helps organizations create spaces where everyone can thrive and what role resiliency can play as we navigate professional and personal changes.

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    24 分
  • Discovering Your True Voice as an Artist with Shabazz Larkin
    2022/05/02

    Known for his use of bold typography and color, multi-disciplinary artist and writer Shabazz Larkin joins Monique Gooch, editor at R.H. Boyd, for an insightful conversation centered on how to find your true voice and purpose as an artist. Larkin discusses how he pivoted from the advertising industry to the art world and why it’s important to preserve the stories, culture, and spirituality of African-Americans.

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    31 分