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From Lagos, Nigeria, to NYC, Aina Fadina is a former model and now Venture Capital Ecosystem Builder. We break down the cultural barriers and code-switching from the immigration journey, and her passion for creating inclusive tech ecosystems for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Link with us. View stories of change on social media…

Peruana de nacimiento, emprendedora, alegre y multifacética son algunas características que describen a Iris Mills Ramirez. Ella es la fundadora de Events by Iris 918 y agradece a New U por haberle dado la motivación para dar el salto a lo desconocido. En esta motivadora conversación, Iris nos cuenta que…

The cross between futurism and legacy is our featured guest, Miles Dotson. We discuss his background of investing, music production, and strategy that led to the birth of his company, DEVLAND. Miles’ adaptability pushes him to find peace in the chaos of finding legacy. Link with us. View stories of…

A pastor’s kid becomes a powerhouse attorney. This is Tiana Mann, Attorney and Founder of TLMann Law. She shares the raw and emotional tolls of taking the bar exam, carving a path beyond ministry, and keeping true with self-honesty above all. Link with us. View stories of change on social…

Comunicadora social, locutora y especialista en Marketing, Yadira McCoy, nos cuenta que la locución y la comunicación son un arte que ella expresa con mucho amor. Su propósito de vida es enseñar y compartir herramientas útiles para establecer una buena comunicación en cualquier ámbito. La bella hondureña nos habla sobre…

He created his blueprint to become a promised hope for his family and native community of Uganda. We speak with Timothy Mwesigwa, Operations Manager of InTulsa. Raised as an Ugandan native, he traveled internationally as a student, and is now shining bright as a model of hope for many. Link…

How does one become ‘the Most Connected Man on Earth’? We chop it up with Chris Dancy, writer, consultant, and mindful cyborg. They navigate a life’s worth of turbulence from being a white person raised by the values of a Black nanny, obesity, and being queer in the HIV/AIDS epidemic.…

A young Honduran-American firecracker without true citizenship becomes a Founder. Mimi Martinez-Herrera is Chief Fun Officer of PicMe Photobooth and New U alumna. We follow her journey of navigating immigration from Honduras, creating an outlet of expression through her business, and investing in the local Hispanic immigrant community. Link with…

Juan Miret es un autor y periodista venezolano que aboga por la comunidad hispana en Tulsa, Oklahoma. Su rol de Director de Desarrollo de la Escuela San Miguel le permite poner en práctica su extenso conocimiento y experiencia para el bienestar de familias hispanas. En este episodio, Juan destaca la…

Redefining who you are requires invaluable support and self-discipline. We chat with Marquess Dennis, Founder of Birthright Living Legacy, a nonprofit designed to cultivate fathers who will create positive parenting cycles and successful families. His story of transitioning from prison to civilian life is rooted in fatherhood and finding identity…

The onramp from a humble lemonade stand to huge entrepreneurial success led to rethinking what “winning” is. Our featured guest is Mike Basch, CEO and General Partner of Atento Capital. He proves that winning is subjective, tailored to the person, and rooted in ‘repairing the world.’ Link with us. View…

An injury that ended an NCAA scholarship and football career was the turning point. We speak with guest Isaac Bennett, Founder of Grow Daily. He is a Tulsa native and face of Big Bertha, a large hill and platform for encouraging the Black community to invest in health and wellness.…

Disadvantages of growing up outside of the U.S. has actually shaped her path in a more meaningful way. Dr. Martha Zapata is a Colombian immigrant and Founder of UMA Tulsa, a Hispanic-focused business accelerator. Her story is a testament to the hope and perseverance that she has transferred into UMA…

The antelope transforms into a lion, using her fear as fuel to move forward. Dr. J Montana Cain is a master evaluator, Founder of JMC Consulting Firm, and beloved New U alumna. Her dedication to equity combined with a heart for evaluation has propelled her business into new heights –…

Can you transform your life through intentional identity development? Sherrae Lachhu did, and has made it her life’s work. She is a licensed marriage and therapy consultant based in evidence-based treatment. We follow her challenges with trauma as a young Black woman to financial pressures, as she finds purpose as…

Financial literacy is not emphasized enough in traditional education. We discover this topic through conversation with Ray’Chel Wilson. She is an entrepreneur, author of two financial literacy books, and Development Director of a Tulsa high school. We explore her commitment to disrupting the school to prison pipeline and promoting financial…

24,000 families are housed by this man. Dr. Howard Slaughter is a Navy veteran, C-Suite executive, and current President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh. We discuss his life path of humble beginnings, climbing the rungs of success, and navigating pressures to assimilate as a Black man.…

The crossroads between CEO and mother of four is one of our honored guest, Jessica Brooks Woods. She joins us as a Healthcare Executive and Founder of PBGH at Earn Staffing Solutions. We discuss balancing career with family, experiencing C-suite as a Black woman, and postpartum depression. Link with us.…

The crossroads between CEO and mother of four is one of our honored guest, Jessica Brooks Woods. She joins us as a Healthcare Executive and Founder of PBGH at Earn Staffing Solutions. We discuss balancing career with family, experiencing C-suite as a Black woman, and postpartum depression. Link with us.…

A profound trajectory from homelessness to Emmy awards. This is the legacy story and breakthrough of Emmai Alaquiva, 2x Emmy Award-winning film director, photographer, composer, and CEO of Ya Momz House, Inc. In this episode, we discuss finding clarity through hip-hop, creative outlets, and evolution through adversity. Link with us.…

Age 87 is when this featured guest will accomplish his life’s legacy. We break bread with Mikey Manghum, Founder and Owner of Manghum Consulting and Senior Vice President of INSPiRE Financial Group. In this episode, we talk about basketball lessons, steps from W2 to owner, and living out success on…