Baddies with Business
Baddies with Business Podcast is a journey into the lives and experiences of entrepreneurship as a Black woman. Join Malliron Hodge as she builds community through conversation with early-stage, 0-5 years of existence, Black women entrepreneurs. Come along as we learn about their journey, get honest about challenges, and share advice for aspiring "Baddie" entrepreneurs.
Baddies with Business
aKrewe NOLA
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Malliron talks with NAME, Founder of VENTURE, about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur.
Connect with featured BADDIE:
- IG: @akrewenola
- Mailing List: join newsletter at akrewenola.com/contact
- Website: https://www.akrewenola.com/
aKrewe NOLA Consulting is a corporate marketing and event planning firm based in New Orleans using innovative marketing techniques to build culture and produce immersive events. They host quarterly events called The Business Exchange x aKrewe NOLA, our community platform convening diverse professionals, entrepreneurs, and multi-hyphenates to build community and achieve success. They create brave spaces through these curated events to foster idea exchange, business expansion, and collaboration. Event attendees can participate in peer mentoring, take professional headshots, play icebreaker games, and compete for prizes from local vendors.
Connect with Baddies with Business:
- IG: @Baddieswithbusiness
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Baddieswithbusiness
- Email: Baddieswithbusiness@gmail.com
Music By: TuKool Tiff
- Instagram: @tukooltiff
- iTunes, Spotify: TuKool Tiff
Be Bad. Be Bold. Be A Baddie!
Summary
Kristen Dufour-Char, founder and CEO of aKrewe NOLA, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the creation of the Business Exchange, a networking platform for underrepresented entrepreneurs. She discusses the importance of building community and creating organic connections. Kristen emphasizes the need for collaboration, resource sharing, and supporting local businesses. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to start and put their ideas into the world. Kristen's closing benediction is a toast to health, wealth, success, and community-building.
Takeaways
Building a supportive community is crucial for entrepreneurs, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Collaboration and resource sharing are essential for fostering organic connections and mutual growth.
Supporting local businesses and venues can help create a sense of community and promote economic growth.
Aspiring entrepreneurs should not be afraid to start their ideas and put them into the world.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Background and Business Ventures
04:42 Catalyst for aKrewe NOLA
06:11 Creating a Networking Platform
09:15 Supporting Local Businesses
12:40 Building a Supportive Community
15:17 Encouraging Collaboration and Resource Sharing
19:25 Learnings and Challenges
21:44 Future Goals and Community Support
23:27 Acknowledging and Celebrating Others
27:25 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
30:01 Future Aspirations and Community Involvement
32:37 Connect with AccruNola
33:15 Closing Benediction