Doctor Craig, pediatric dentist and chief heart officer of Kids United Pediatric Dentistry, shared on The Veranda Podcast the importance of building a company with a Why in the center. Listen in as he shares how his practice is making a difference in various countries within Afirca and how his patients are part of the process. Be sure to tune into …

Meet Karly Feenstra, the founder and CEO of Happy Leader Project, where she provides essential tools for business owners and leaders designed to boost confidence, master feel-good sales, and get clarity on their most imporant goals. Instagram: @happyleaderprojects Be sure to stay tuned for more epiosdes by liking and subscribing. Also, please leave…

Mayra Gomez-Sanchez is your day-one copy strategist that helps ethical online business owners experiece financial growth while being inclusive for the socially conscious public. Listen to this podcast to learn how you can make your copyright more inclusive of the growing BIPOC community. Learn more at…

It was such fun to meet Denise Reese of . is a luxury candle and home pleasantries company that reminds us to open a door to ourselves. Her company reminds us that grace always comes full circle! Denise shared how she was inspired to start her company during the pandemic and our world is much more serene because of it. Tune in to hear how she overc…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start a company with minimal risk? Listen to this episode with Allison Yee, Founder and CEO of Up Next. After 20+ years working in retail and real estate development, Allison created UpNext to help reimagine the next wave of retail. With a keen eye for making the right connections, Allison has led the…

Meet Jenna Hermans, Co-founder and COO of a transformation agency, a busy mom of 4, a high-performance coach, and the author of the Benjamin Franklin Award Winning book, . Jenna takes an intentional and inclusive approach to help individuals and teams implement tools that put organization and systems around their busy lives that infuse calm and mor…

Tune in to hear how Cara D'Orazio created CGM Fitness, Inc., an online fitness platform. You can learn more about Cara and CGM Fitness, Inc. at and at Instagram @c.g.m._fitness.Autor: Christine Mills

Meet Amy Jackson, co-founder and CEO of has spent her career building and shaping brands during times of rapid change. work directly with founders to develop thought leadership and support company goals, by designing a PR strategy that helps companies make a splash. Amy Jackson has helped potato farmers navigate the era of low-carb diets. She secur…

Karwanna D is a Certified Business Coach turned Government Contracts Strategist. She's a successful Entrepreneur, Author of and a Fiery Motivational Speaker. Karwanna is a master in empowering small business owners to grow profitable business so they can have successful and sustainable businesses with consistent income by revealing the biggest kept…

I went in the vault to pull out one of my favorite episodes where I interviewed the talented design blogger, Stacy Blake of . She shared her beginnings of starting the blog and what continues to inspire her. Tune in to learn how to start a creative business that will inspire others to creat beautiful spaces of their own. Be sure to follow and rate …

Meet Amaka Uchegbu of UCHE a hair company that utilizes artificial intelligence to provide insight of the type of hair products most suitable for your hairAmaka is the founder of , a new online beauty supply store that can predict if a hair product will be effective without you having to try it first. UCHE uses an AI-powered algorithm trained by Bl…

Blake is on a mission to help 1 million dads and moms write at least one well written, meanigful, lasting Legacy Letter to their children. Blake has a wonderful wife and loves being a father to his three children, all under 8. As he leads his family, he draws from many mentors, but none more importnant than his late father, Larry Brewer. Learn more…

Beverly Price is a divorce and empowerment coach, podcast host and woman on a mission. She’s a woman who has been through it all—and came out fighting. She knows what it's like to be a divorced woman in today's world—and she wants to change that. According to Beverly’s research, a large percentage of women struggle with low self-confidence and nega…

Created by sisters, Martha Moore Farrell and Elizabeth Moore, The Scuttle is a free mobile app that takes the stress out of organizing everyone's personal life. From vacation itineraries, immunization charts, home renovation notes and photos, camp lists, committee meeting notes, Thanksgiving assignments, birthday party plans and babysitter emergenc…

Christiane Lemieux of Lemieux Et Cie shared her business story with The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. We discussed her company and its subsequent sale to Wayfair. She also discussed her latest design company Lemieux Et Cie. You can find more information about Christiane Lemieux at and Follow The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast on Instagram @theveranda…

I was able to meet Rachel Johnson, the founder of of , a wellness brand and online health club for everyday, busy people wanting to feel their best. Rachel explained wny she started and her mission to help busy people create realistic habits that are actually sustainable.Autor: Christine Mills

I was delighted to interview Jenny Eversole of Style Space on the Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. She shares how she started Style Space which is a place for people to find an affordable accessible styling service for any occasion that helps them achieve their personal style goals with ease. Style Space is like having a close style confidante who und…

Joann Mezadieux of Lovely Darlings Picnic joined me on the podcast. She discussed how she started her company, Lovely Darlings Picnic. Lovely Darlings Picnic creates curated beautiful memories. She discussed her entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind the company and what is next for Lovely Darlings Picnic. Visit her website at Instagram: @…

LuAnn Warner Prokos shares how she started her photography business and why women should invest in portraiture to capture their best self. She also shares how she provides a curated experience for her customers. On this episode, we also learn about how LuAnn created a niche for herself in an industry that is constantly changing. Learn more about Lu…

Carlye Morgan of Chalonne stopped by The Veranda to share how she started Chalonne, a women's luxury Apple watch bands, hand-crafted in France with th finest leathers, gemstones and solid goldAutor: Christine Mills

Meet David Mullings, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Blue Mahoe Capital Partners an impact investment firm focused on giving investors access to the emerging economies, markets of the Caribbean region and underrepresented founders.Autor: Christine Mills

Have you ever thought about the ingredients you put on your face? Our latest guest Shubhangini Prakash of Feather & Bone finds it extremely important to use clean ingredients on our skin. She shares how she built her company, one customer at a time with quality ingredients. Find out more atAutor: Christine Mills

Tracey Frost Rensky, the founder of Citibabes, a downtown New York membership club shared her journey of starting Citibabes and why building community was important to the growth of her company. Her business generated over $25M in revenue. She currently runs a consultancy where she advises small to medium sized start-ups.…

Harlem Labs is a boutique advisory firm born and raised in New York City, and now in Austin. Harlem Labs exist to advise executives and entrepreneurs on strategy and execution, to improve acquistions and retention. For more Information visitAutor: Christine Mills

Meet Jamila Powell of Naturally Drenched. Jamila is the founder of Maggie Rose Salon and Naturally Drenched. This episode discusses her journey to creating a rapidly growing hair brand and the future of her company. Listen to this episode to learn about starting a consumer brand from scratch. You can learn at…

Learn how to market and sell your product or service from Ryan Stewman. Stewman is the founder of Hardcore Closer an online learning resource for salespeople. Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to be sell in a more impactful way. Resources:Autor: Christine Mills

Welcome to The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast. Lauren Milner, Co-Founder and President of Windmill discusses ways to grow your company's brand awareness on any budget. Listen to this podcast if you would like to learn about ways to grow your social media platform, the ideal industries for crowdfunding, ways to grow your brand on a limited budget, and…

Learn how to start and grow a real estate business with Dr. Porsha Showers of Dr. Porsha Showers is a successful pharmacist by day and a realtor by night. She has successfully been able to manage both and has recently been featured on HGTV. She discussed ways to build wealth through real estate, ways you can follow your passion and why it is import…

This is Part 2 of The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast Black Shopping Guide Part 2. Please be sure to subscribe.Autor: Christine Mills

Tune in to get ideas for your holiday shopping. This list is complete and has something for everyone one on your list. Companies mentioned on this episode: Aphrochic Don’t Sleep Interiors Expedition Subsahara Shop Candice Luter Your Sustainable Home GoodeeAutor: Christine Mills

Welcome to the Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast! This episode is all about you! How are you showing up for your calling?Autor: Christine Mills

Nicole Wright joined The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast of Satrell Beauty. Nicole Wright is a finance professional by day and has always wanted to step foot in the beauty industry to include her own ideas in to the mix. Satrell collection is cruelty-fee and complimentary to all skin tones. For more information at Learn more about Satrell Beauty at…

This episode provided practical advice of growing your business the most effective way while focusing on your bottom line. Samantha Varner explains why women business owners should focus on needle moving activities to grow your business. You can find more information at You can also visitAutor: Christine Mills

Do you fear creating iterations of your business? Do you suddenly feel self-conscious when you realize that your business still requires a lot more improvements. This episode encourages you to embrace iterations so that you can fail forward. Iterations provide your with constant feedback on what you can improve.…

Weekly bonus devotional for entrepreneurs to help you live a powerful life while growing your business!Autor: Christine Mills

Do you find that you are getting stuck? This episode discusses ways you can get your momentum back and it requires less than you think! Please rate and subscribe the podcast!Autor: Christine Mills

Meet Amanda Zieba, author of 11 books for both young adults and adults. She has perfected book promotion and stopped by The Veranda Entrepreneur Podcast to share how you can market your books while building a loyal community. You can learn more about her, her books and her courses at . Find more resources at . Also, visit to read the YGB series and…

Suzanne Boyd of shares how she started her company from scratch and built her customer base to include Hollywood celebrities. She shared the importance of pivoting and striving for excellence. Boyd also discussed her new party supplies company, The Party Co. Intl. which features Juneteenth paper goods…

Mimi Scarlett of discusses how she built her multimedia company, and pivoted as she grew as a mother. She also shares her new venture Unlikely Market.Autor: Christine Mills

Just in time for the wedding season, I was able to interview LeaAnn Stephenson of The Vintage Laundry.She has a beautiful curation of vintage tabletop decor that's perfect for your next celebration. Thank you for rating and subscribing to the podcast.Autor: Christine Mills

I got to hang out with Sharon Rowe, Founder of Eco-Bags Products, the original reusable bag, brand sold worldwide. Visit and to learn more. Plus, check out her book . Come join the fun atAutor: Christine Mills

Learn how to scale and grown a content creation business with Shondell Varcianna of Find more resources for creative entrepreneurs at .Autor: Christine Mills

How do you tell the story of your company? What services are out there for content creation? I'm too busy running my business to create content. How does crowdfunding work? Lauren Milner of came by show to discuss ways her company supports small businesses with content creation so that can successfully grow, build a community and secure much needed…

Have you ever been curious about the cannabis industry? I got a chance to interview, Naomi Granger, co-owner of Dope CFO concerning the bookkeeping opportunity in the industry. You can more information at andAutor: Christine Mills

This is part of the Side Hustle series. Have you ever wanted to write a book but never had enough time? This episode focuses on six strategies you can use to write your novel in 30 days.Autor: Christine Mills

This episode is the second part of our Side Hustle Series. Furniture flipping or furniture restoration business is ideal for individuals who have a knack for design and is not afraid of doing some manual work. Books I mentioned on this episode are below: VisitAutor: Christine Mills

Learn how to start a speaking business as a side hustle.Autor: Christine Mills

This episode is all about thanking all of YOU for joining me on this journey to showcase creative entrepreneurs. Be sure to subscribe to hear episodes as soon as they are released.Autor: Christine Mills

Join us for Part 2 of the Black Holiday Shopping Guide. This list is all you need to give memorable gifts to your loved ones! Visit to discover more about these incredible businesses.Autor: Christine Mills

On this episode, you will find the ultimate Black owned shopping guide for the holidays. There were so many options we had to split it up into two episodes. Find the complete list on .Autor: Christine Mills