Entrepreneurial Appetite is a series of events dedicated to building community, promoting intellectualism, and supporting Black businesses. This podcast will feature edited versions of Entrepreneurial Appetite’s Black book discussions, including live conversations between a virtual audience, authors, and Black entrepreneurs. In this community, we do not limit what it means to be an intellectual or entrepreneur. We recognize that the sisters and brothers who own and work in beauty salons or b ...
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Transforming the Bar Scene: A Conversation with Benjamin Pratt founder of TapRack Social
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Ever wondered how military skills translate into successful entrepreneurship? Meet Benjamin Pratt, the brains behind TapRack Social, who is joined by fellow veteran and business partner Aubrey Lewis. Together, they’ve crafted an innovative entertainment venue in San Antonio, combining a bar, gun range, and golf range, all enhanced with top-tier tec…
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Republicans Have Shut the Government Down – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland – #252
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Republicans in Washington DC control the Whitehouse. They also control both houses of Congress, majorities on every Congressional committee, and they chair every Congressional committee. The federal government is shut down on their watch. Marilyn Strickland is the representative of the tenth congressional district in Washington State which runs fro…
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A Tacoma Audio Voters’ Guide – A Crossing Division Crossover – #251
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This episode is an audio voters’ guide featuring Evelyn and Joe Lopez from Crossing Division: Tacoma’s Talk Show. We covered the following races in this episode: Tacoma Mayor, Tacoma City Council, Tacoma Civil Service Board, Tacoma School Board, and the Metro Parks (Parks Tacoma) Board. Note: Please vote early! Election day is November 4, but if yo…
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Armenia and Azerbaijan: A Lasting Peace? – Sevinc Osmanqizi – #250
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This week we welcome back Azeri dissident journalist Sevinc Osmanqizi, joining us for her third appearance on the show. Sevinc is one of the most prominent independent voices covering Azerbaijan and has a massive Azeri language YouTube Channel with over 600k followers. When news broke that Armenia and Azerbaijan had reached an agreement many see as…
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Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad with Tamara J. Walker
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What drives Black Americans to seek opportunities beyond U.S. borders, and what do they discover about themselves when they leave? Dr. Tamara Walker's groundbreaking book "Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad" takes us on a global journey spanning a century of Black travel experiences that shaped both individual lives and intern…
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Community Natural Hazard Preparedness – Dave Clark, Factal – 249
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In July, a flood ripped through Kerr County, Texas, killing at least 104 people and leaving the community devastated. Federal emergency assistance was nowhere to be seen and then feckless when it finally arrived, a small-scale replay of Katrina. The response was further hampered by a fragmented media environment that left communities scrambling for…
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Black Power Score Card: Measuring and Closing the Racial Wealth Gap with Dr. Andre M. Perry
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Dr. Andre Perry brings a revolutionary approach to understanding Black economic power through his groundbreaking research at the Brookings Institution. Sharing his personal journey from being raised by a neighbor in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to becoming a Senior Fellow at America's preeminent think tank, Perry offers a masterclass in how data can …
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From Gridiron to Entrepreneurship: Timothy Cole's Journey of Resilience and Innovation
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Timothy Cole's journey from Brenham, Texas, to becoming a standout student-athlete at UT Austin is a tale of resilience, ambition, and the transformative power of mentorship. As he recounts his story against the backdrop of the historic hiring of Charlie Strong, UT Austin's first Black head coach, Timothy reveals how his passion for football and su…
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Chris Langston, Proof – Tacoma Small Biz Series Vol. 6 – 248
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We’re closing out the summer with another edition of the Tacoma Small Business Series. This episode features Chris Langston of Proof, a new-ish cocktail lounge in Old Town. Chris was previously the mind behind en Rama, Hilltop Kitchen, and 1022 South J. Chris is a great dude. He brings an apothecary approach to cocktails and has been serving up pre…
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Your Family Is Your Wealth-Building Dream Team (You Just Don't Know It Yet): A Conversation with LaVaisha Davis
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"Your family is your God given guarantee to build wealth," declares LaVaisha Davis in this illuminating conversation about transforming how we think about family finances. As founder of Ell Wess Advisors, Davis brings a revolutionary perspective to wealth building that positions family relationships at the center of financial planning rather than a…
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“How to Stand Up to a Dictator” Bookclub – Halley Knigge & Trayton Otto – 247
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Halley returned as our most frequent guest, joined by Trayton for his third book club appearance, to take on How to Stand Up to a Dictator by Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa. We started with our entry points: what drew each of us to the book, what readers should know about Ressa’s career and work, and why her story felt urgent in this moment. …
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From the Classroom to EdTech with CEO Reggie Manning Co-founder of Vista Data
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Reginald 'Reggie' Manning, the innovative CEO of Vista Data, joins us for an insightful chat about his remarkable journey from North Carolina to becoming a trailblazer in AI-enhanced education. With a unique background in special education and business, Reggie shares his inspiring path and how his passion for teaching led him to create AI solutions…
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A Peek Inside the School Board – Lisa Keating, Tacoma School Board Director – 246
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Lisa Keating is an advocate for student well-being and making sure schools in Tacoma are welcoming to all students. This fall she is running for re-election. In this conversation, we looked back on her first campaign, how the pandemic has shaped the last half decade of schooling in Tacoma, the $30 million shortfall the district faced in the spring,…
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A Crime Novel Kingpin — Jordan Harper, author of “She Rides Shotgun” — 245
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Jordan Harper is an award winning writer, born and raised in the Ozarks, now based in Los Angeles. Most widely known for award-winning novel She Rides Shotgun and his other crime fiction, he previously worked as a music and film critic. His works explore the LA underworld, its associated violence, and are populated with complex, nuanced characters.…
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Black Wall Street: A Conversation with Hannibal B. Johnson and Luc Cadet
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The remarkable saga of Tulsa's Greenwood District—known as "Black Wall Street"—stands as one of America's most compelling yet overlooked stories of entrepreneurial triumph, devastating racial violence, and extraordinary resilience. In this powerful episode, historian and author Hannibal Johnson reveals surprising truths that challenge common narrat…
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Addressing Washington’s Housing Shortage – Senator Jessica Bateman – 244
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Senator Jessica Bateman represents the 22nd District in the Washington State Legislature. She is the chamber’s most outspoken housing advocate. She joined us for a conversation about the wins, losses, and unfinished work on housing in the 2025 legislative session. She is a champion for new housing (of all types) and was the lead sponsor of this yea…
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Redefining Travel: Lawrence Phillips on Empowering Black Travelers and Building Green Book Global
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What if your travels could redefine your identity and reshape cultural narratives? Join us as we sit down with Lawrence Phillips, the trailblazing founder of Green Book Global. Growing up in Boston with Barbadian roots and inspired by life-changing journeys like his transformative Seattle camping trip, Lawrence recognized a gap in travel resources …
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AI and Data Privacy – Bill Fitzgerald, Privacy Activist – 243
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Bill Fitzgerald is a privacy activist and vociferous critic of the data protection practices of Big Tech. In this week’s episode Bill came on to talk about the data privacy implications of putting AI in everything (and putting everything, as in your data, into AI), and the wider societal implications. Bill also did an episode of Off-the-Record abou…
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Bitcoin and Black America: A Conversation with Isaiah Jackson and Demetric Byrd
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Two visionaries at the intersection of cryptocurrency and Black economic empowerment deliver an electrifying conversation about how Bitcoin is creating unprecedented financial opportunities for marginalized communities. Isaiah Jackson, author of "Bitcoin in Black America," shares his journey from skeptical teacher to cryptocurrency advocate, explai…
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The Pivot: From Fashion to Fatherhood:Shawn Rhoder's Entrepreneurial Journey
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What happens when an entrepreneur's greatest innovation isn't a product, but his approach to fatherhood? Shawn Rhoder's remarkable journey weaves through military service, fashion retail, and revolutionary barber design before arriving at his most fulfilling venture yet—being a present father. Shawn's story begins with pure hustle. After military s…
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