The Shavaughn B Podcast
By Shavaughn Baker
The Shavaughn B PodcastJun 13, 2022
The pros and cons of pursuing venture funding
GROWING THE TEAM: A GUIDE TO HIRING A STELLA PRODUCT MANAGER
What does traction look like in an early-stage startup, especially if you're pre-revenue?
If you ever wondered "What exactly is traction" and how to communicate this to investors, or simply wanted a better understanding of what traction is, and how it works, this episode is for you! I'm breaking down the different ways founders can implement traction to find product-market-fit. Hint, it's not as complicated as you think!
An important conversation about designing spaces in the wellness industry for Black people
In this episode of The Shavaughn B Podcast, we sit down and talk with Social Entrepreneur Rahwa Neguse. Rahwa is an Executive Director of Healthy Black Families, Inc. a Berkeley, California based non-profit organization that educates, engage and advocates for holistic growth and development of diverse Black individuals and families. Rahwa recently launched Gereb Living, a holistic health and healing wellness company. Gereb Living empowers people to live their best full life of health wellness and vitality. A life where people are balanced emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. For Rahwa, building a wellness company goes beyond health and lifestyle. We unpack topics that range from the lack of positive trends in Black health to key indicators that are driven by social development, economic programs and policy changes.
Isis Asare's startup created a digital space for independent authors and book enthusiasts to dialogue, connect and share.
A comprehensive approach to stabilizing, restoring and rebuilding small businesses
Juwan Bepo Founder of Curly Tips
Juwan Bepo Founder of the beauty tech startup Curly Tips is building a community where Black women are encouraged to love their hair in its natural state. Curly Tips combines community and marketplace in a uniquely innovative and creative way. The digital platform will serve as a space for Black women to communicate about hair care, topics include the best products for various hair types, how to minimize tension, and affordable protective style options. In the future, the beauty tech startup will enable brands to connect to consumers and influencers, creating brand partnership opportunities for Black women. Learn more about how Juwan aims to leverage the ever-growing natural hair movement to empower Black women.