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The Kickback With Keri

The Kickback With Keri

Written by: Keri Henderson
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The Kickback With Keri is where Black brilliance, bold storytelling, and business strategy meet. Hosted by Keri Henderson, entrepreneur and community builder, this podcast goes beyond feel-good conversations, spotlighting Black-owned brands, creators, and changemakers who are building wealth, breaking barriers, and rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship.


Each episode delivers actionable insight and inspiring real talk from launching purpose-driven ventures to navigating visibility, growth, and impact in today’s economy. Whether you're a small business owner, creative, or community-minded doer, you'll walk away with gems you can actually use, plus the motivation to keep going.


Join a growing movement of listeners who believe in supporting Black-owned businesses, celebrating innovation, and building generational wealth one conversation at a time.


Subscribe to the show and stay connected for curated brand spotlights, culture recs, and tools to help you grow delivered straight to your feed and inbox. (Join The Kickback Newsletter → link in episode descriptions.)

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Episodes
  • [Hot Take] When You Hear the Whisper To Pivot, Be Obedient

    [Hot Take] When You Hear the Whisper To Pivot, Be Obedient
    Dec 31 2025

    What do you do when you feel like you’re being called to go in a different direction? Don’t ignore the whisper. In this hot take, former celebrity makeup artist Brittany Ingram shares the one piece of advice she leaned into when she felt that she was being called to leave her thriving Hollywood career behind for a life as a stay at home mom, military wife and a more purposeful lifestyle in Japan.

    Listen to the full episode here.

    Connect with Brittany Ingram:
    IG → @brittanyingrambeauty
    YouTube → @brittanyingrambeauty


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    5 mins
  • [Hot Take] Right Opportunity But Wrong Time: Knowing When to Say “Not Yet” in Business Growth

    [Hot Take] Right Opportunity But Wrong Time: Knowing When to Say “Not Yet” in Business Growth
    Dec 23 2025

    What do you do when a massive opportunity shows up before your business is ready?

    In this Hot Take, the founders of Bell’s Reines share why they turned down a request to produce 3 million cookies after one free advertisement and how that decision protected their business. We talk about the reality of scaling too fast, understanding your true capacity, and why infrastructure before income can make or break a food product brand.

    You’ll hear practical advice for food entrepreneurs navigating growth, funding, and ownership, plus lessons on saying “not yet” without fear or guilt. This episode is a must-listen for founders building sustainable businesses on their own timeline.

    Listen to full episode here.

    Support Bell’s Reines and indulge in their delicious, family-inspired creations:
    Website → bellsreines.com
    Blog → dulcetscintilla.com
    YouTube → Dulcet Scintilla
    IG → @bellsreines

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    12 mins
  • [Hot Take] Professionalism Has Nothing To Do With What You Wear

    [Hot Take] Professionalism Has Nothing To Do With What You Wear
    Dec 17 2025

    Women don’t hold themselves back at work because they lack skill or experience; it’s because they are seeking permission to be themselves.

    Wardrobe stylist and image consultant Naana Badu shares the limiting beliefs women of color have when it comes to their style and reminds us that professionalism is not defined by your wardrobe; it’s defined by your expertise, authority, and presence.

    Listen to full episode here.

    Connect with Naana Badu:
    Website → https://www.badubasics.com/
    LinkedIn → @badubasics

    📬 Want culture, convos, and gems straight to your inbox?
    Catch the latest newsletter and share your favorite moments with me.
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    7 mins
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