Season 4 Episode 6 - Black Entrepreneurship In The Bandemic

Welcome back Kings & Queens to the SteelSharpnSteel podcast. We are finally here with our Season 4 finale, breaking down each episode with our thoughts, opinions, perspectives & more. Giving thanks to our audience & community for helping us deliver positive black media & continuously adding value to our community. Sending our love to all of our guests, who’s taken the time out of their lives to jump on the show displaying their brand, platform,& journey. We wouldn’t be anywhere without you & we want to remind all of our guests that we will remain in their corners for all their future endeavors. This season was astronomical! If you are an asset to the black community & would like to display your excellence, by all means, email us. Thank you everyone this season, see you in season 5! Follow our socials:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn...   Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel

Our guest Hauston, is an educator, flag football coach, and a prominent figure in our community. This episode focused on the power that comes from teaching kids self-mastery. Hauston discussed, that for black people, understanding who they are & what comes before and after them is important within our communities.   We also discussed his journey and how his personal growth is equipping him with ancestral knowledge and world history. He continues to keep himself an open eye for all learnings and perspectives to expand his mental health.   Our black children are beautiful and this conversation is to remind us that there are black spaces for us by us.   Watch as we discussed self-liberation, knowledge of self-mastery, and youth building. For more of our guests, stay updated on all of his upcoming projects & endeavors.   Follow our socials:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn...   Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel

Tap in with another classic episode discussing “Life Balance VS Career Balance” featuring our guest @jussb.yourself    For those who know Ju$$-B, he prides himself on authenticity and believes that you aren’t able to achieve anything in life without expressing your true self. With his transparency, we were able to understand his frustrations with the hip-hop industry and the lack of authenticity in our culture. With other factors playing a role in the role swift of things, we mutually came to an agreement that our reality has developed such a shallow mindset toward social media.    So far, Ju$$-B’s career has been heading towards astronomical heights. As for his talent, Ju$$-B captures his audience by displaying a Brooklyn sound that cultivates with both rapping and singing. His passion for singing and rapping just explains his originality. It’s no secret that his music style is influenced by Brooklyn’s pioneer Jay Z but also Virginia’s innovator Chris brown. This approach to singing & rapping is detected in his latest projects. Listen to his latest EP “Pink Stuviews” out now on music platforms. Stay tapped in with all of his upcoming updates and more. Follow our socials:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn...   Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel

Being aware and gaining emotional intelligence is what this week's episode is all about! Shawnee is a person who wears numerous hats including her expertise in coaching, healing, entrepreneurship, and womanhood. Shawnee also is the founder of her company S.O.W, “Spirit of A Woman”, which is an organization designed to educate, elevate & effect positive transformation amongst individuals & communities. Her work is unmatched and is talked about well during this segment. Our guest, Shawnee, is back again to add value but this time to discuss how to create a safe black space. In this episode, our guest discussed her trauma of losing her daughter, her work in the community, individuality & more. In addition, Shawnee discusses how she embraces her trauma by facing her emotions. Ms.Gibson uses the mantra “dealing but not feeling” as a reminder that the work has to be done. Although healing can lead to everyday work, Shawnee is no stranger to enjoying the process. Healing is the goal within Shawnee’s life day in & day out. She believes the importance of working on self-mastery and self individuality are stepping stones to creating collective progress among communities & organizations. Watch our episode with our sister Shawnee Gibson Follow our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn...  Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel

This episode featured our guest @wavydread, a manager & partner of @Bedstuyfly. We discussed the day-to-day experiences that occur in the store, playing your role as a team member, remembering your vision, black entrepreneurship & more. Bedstuyfly is a black-owned boutique in Brooklyn, NY that has displayed its true understanding of success. They became a signature store in Brooklyn that specializes in urban streetwear.   Check out this episode with Weez & Bedstuyfly on how they operate as a business day in and day out. Look out for their upcoming projects and more streetwear for this year coming.   Follow our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn...  Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel

What a joy this episode was! Being a kind individual, staying genuine & giving back were some of the few topics we discussed during this episode with our guest Joy. She opened up about her tough upbringing, her grandmother’s influence & how she used these trials to redirect her future. Thankfully, Joy discussed her developing soft skills and becoming a natural giver. We also discussed the lack of reciprocity within the community and breaking through it to fulfill your purpose. this process is vital. #Build Back Give Back is a nonprofit organization founded in 2020. Joy created this organization to give back to black individuals and partner/collab with black-owned businesses in the tri-state area. Check out her prior community outreach, endeavors, recent projects, and more. Follow & stay updated on their Instagram page as she continues to shed light and value! Follow our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn... Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel

Spinning back with an insightful conversation featuring our guest Prince Wiser. A rap guru out of the Bronx, NY.  “A Disciplined Mind Can Lead To Happiness“ is a topic that Prince Wiser can relate to, especially in his early childhood. As a child, he discussed his introduction to early mornings & daily routines from his mom which led him to discover things he likes doing now. During this process, Mr.Wiser was able to add creating music into his new routine and created a disciplined space to develop his skills daily.  He mentioned “How you do everything is everything”, as cliché as it sounds, he is accurate. Applying the same mantra, the addition of proper discipline & his talent was driving steps to display his true destiny & purpose. Recently dropping his latest project, Grotto 2, he makes it known he is here to stay! Check out his latest project and look out for more updates & more behind his brand and artistry. Follow our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn... Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel

Steel Sharpn Steel brings to you another special episode with an inspiring guest, JiJi, a Brooklyn native that displays multi-discipline & talents in the entertainment industry. We began our episode by discussing her journey working at different companies. JiJi working at various places provided different skills, opportunities, and perspectives that she was able to equip herself with for any possible future endeavor. In the process she realized the importance of keeping a happy culture/environment, staying true to self, striving for betterment, and embracing self evolvement.   This episode is an epitome of a person who is undeniable about their craft. Taking each day like it’s your own, is JiJi mantra, but also evaluating yourself in the process to realize that all things can’t be perfect is essential too. JiJi is an advocate for making mistakes and embracing them!   Watch as we discuss JiJi personal journey, as a young black woman striving for the next plateau in the entertainment industry. Tune into this insightful conversation that reminds each individual that it’s okay to be okay. Giving yourself grace but continuing to do your best is the power we’re all equipped with!   Follow our socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn...  Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel

Another insightful conversation with our guest GP, an oncoming photographer out of Brooklyn, NY. In this episode, the fellas discussed our own experiences with setting goals, following your path, trusting yourself, and insecurities. In addition to this conversation, we touched on how childhood can mold your character, especially growing up in NYC. As young children, there’s no escaping bullying, internal battles & more. GP is known who took this gave us vivid examples of his childhood and how accepting social norms can make or break you. He focused on staying honest with yourself and embracing the things you were gifted with. Whotookthis is a platform that was developed in 2020 & is known to be a top provider of capturing good moments and blessing the city with instrumental moments. NYC photographers go check out his story as a black-owned photographer budding his way to success. As those who took this would say your path is yours for a reason. Follow our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn... Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel

Your favorite podcast is back, starting Season 4 with a bang!  Our guest Mo joined us to discuss “Detoxing Small Minded People”. A detox is natural but becomes a challenge when you have to get rid of bad energy within your environment by incorporating positivity. Mo is no stranger to the idea of cultivating positive environments. She spoke on the importance of pouring into yourself, keeping like-minded people around you, and the power of saying no! Mo is an advocate for mental health and displays the importance of controlling what you can. She continues to speak about her experiences with different relationships and realized that you never really know what someone is going through. Communicating, comprehending, being gentle, transparent are all key factors she believes are important to discovering true growth.  Mo has a podcast of her own, Your Mental Matters Podcast, and is no amateur in creating spaces for all walks of life. Check out her story, her platform/podcast & more.  Follow our socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelsharpn... Twitter: https://twitter.com/steelshrpnsteel?s=11 Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SteelSharpnSteel/ Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRN62yuL/ Fanbase: https://app.fanbase.app/steelsharpnsteel