What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Rachel Simone, aka Producer Bae, to unpack her journey from legacy media to building Production Bae, a platform focused on access, training, and real credits for Detroit creatives. Rachel breaks down why producing is an act of service, how relationships fuel long-term success in media, and what it really takes to build sustainable careers in film, TV, and digital production.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Vince Perkins from Ready to Love: Detroit to go beyond reality TV and unpack his journey as a Detroit native, former athlete, community mentor, and public servant. Vince shares real talk on accountability, masculinity, fatherhood, and what it truly means to live with purpose and abundance.

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What Up Doe?! In this Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, Tony Stovall, co-owner of Hot Sam's in Detroit, shares his insights on legacy, community engagement, and the evolution of his business. He reflects on the importance of maintaining a legacy in business, the transformation of customer experiences, and the role of fashion in personal identity. Stovall emphasizes the need for community support and collaboration among black-owned businesses, while also discussing the future of Hot Sam's and its commitment to serving the community.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Friday's podcast, guest Angel Livas discusses her groundbreaking journey as the first black woman to create her own podcast network, the Alive Podcast Network. We explore the importance of storytelling, the mission behind the network, and the challenges faced by podcasters, particularly in the black community. Angel shares insights on building a diverse roster of creators, the significance of purpose in podcasting, and strategies for monetization. The conversation also touches on the future of podcasting, the importance of passion, and what makes a compelling podcast.

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What Up Doe?! In this Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit and the Legacy Business Project, we sit down with Antonio Green of James H. Cole Funeral Home, a fourth-generation leader helping carry one of Detroit’s most historic Black-owned institutions forward. Antonio shares what legacy really means, how James H. Cole has served Detroit families for over a century, and why respect, service, and succession planning are essential to sustaining a family business across generations.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we tap in with Detroit creative Chef Geech, who’s redefining sports media by blending hip-hop, culinary culture, and viral storytelling through his First & Geech platform. He shares how faith, creativity, and consistency helped him turn weekly NFL recaps into major opportunities with national platforms while staying rooted in Detroit culture.

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What Up Doe?! In this special Legacy Lounge episode, presented in collaboration with Hot Sam’s Detroit, Black Fridays, and the Legacy Business Project, we spotlight Graham’s Printing Co, a Black-owned Detroit print shop celebrating over 60 years of serving small businesses, unions, churches, and the community. Michelle shares how hard work, loyalty, and customer-first service helped Graham’s Printing adapt through technology shifts while preserving a legacy rooted in Detroit entrepreneurship.

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What Up Doe?! This week, we’re tapping in with Mark S. Lee, a Detroit-based marketing and business expert, media personality, and trusted voice for small businesses across the city. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate marketing, entrepreneurship, and consulting, Mark has become a go-to authority on branding, customer relationships, and business growth. He’s the founder of The Lee Group, a Detroit-centered consulting firm focused on helping small and minority-owned businesses build sustainable strategies, and he’s been featured on outlets like CBS Detroit and PBS sharing insights on the local business landscape. This conversation dives deep into marketing fundamentals, Detroit’s small business ecosystem, and what entrepreneurs need to survive and scale in uncertain times.

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• What marketing really means and how relationship-based marketing drives business growth
• How Detroit small businesses can build sustainable marketing strategies with limited capital
• The state of small businesses in Detroit, including access to capital, failure rates, and growth challenges
• Why networking, strategic planning, and advisory boards are critical for entrepreneurs
• Practical advice for entrepreneurs preparing for economic uncertainty in 2026 and beyond

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