Join Just BE for our debut episode, hosted by Kamilah Richardson and Hope Lehman. We are Black Women Entrepreneurs, sharing about our entrepreneurial journeys and the lives we lead as Black Creatives.

Just BE Collective.
http://www.justbeoak.com/

Black Women are the Fastest- growing Group of Entrepreneurs in the US 
http://fortune.com/2015/06/29/black-women-entrepreneurs/

Margot Dorfman, Co-Founder and CEO Us Women’s Chamber of Commerce
https://uswcc.org/
https://uswcc.org/leadership-team/

Lifting as We Climb Women of Color, Wealth, and America’s Future
http://www.mariko-chang.com/LiftingAsWeClimb.pdf

Americop
https://www.sfccc.org/americorps/

First Friday in Oakland 
http://oaklandfirstfridays.org/

HOST 
Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
https://www.richandriot.com

Hope Lehman (light skin baby)
Fresh to Def Collective 
http://freshtodefcollective.com/

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
http://www.aztecanegra.com/

Intro music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz

Stats Music provided by: Ajman Thrower
instagram @AjGod510

Outro  Music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz

Just BE an Entrepreneur Season 1 Episode 1

Just BE welcomes new host, Marisol Catchings, as we enter the Beauty Shop today! Join us as we talk with Oakland Entrepreneurs, Alyah Baker and Tonya Montgomery about business and their entrepreneurial journeys. Plus we touch on Beyonce, Solange, gentrification of Black products, and tips for entrepreneurs.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Guest 
Tonya Montgomery owner of Mixx Collection 
http://mixxcollection.com/

Alyah Baker owner of Show and Tell and Qulture Collective
https://squareup.com/store/show-and-tell
http://www.qulturecollective.com/

Beyonce
 https://www.beyonce.com/
Solange
 http://www.solangemusic.com/

Self Employment Tax
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employed-individuals-tax-center
Social Security and Medicare Tax
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employment-tax-social-security-and-medicare-taxes#1
Board of Equalization
http://www.boe.ca.gov/

Democracy Now
https://www.democracynow.org/
Amy Goodman
https://www.facebook.com/AmyGoodman.DemocracyNow/

Shea Moisture commercial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WWFxEnJovA

Black Girl Nerds
https://blackgirlnerds.com/

Madame CJ Walker Hair Care Line
http://mcjwbeautyculture.com/

Urban Air Market 
https://urbanairmarket.com/

United Roots
https://unitedrootsoakland.org/



Just BE Collective.
http://www.justbeoak.com/

HOST 
Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
https://www.richandriot.com/

Hope Lehman (light skin baby)
Fresh to Def Collective 
http://freshtodefcollective.com/

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
http://www.aztecanegra.com/

Intro music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soun
dcloud.com/vinniebellz 

Stats Music provided by: Ajman ThrowerI
instagram @AjGod510

Outro  Music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz

The Beauty Shop Season 1 Episode 2

Just BE talks Black Wall Street. Join us as we talk about the beauty of Black Wall Street and the history of Greenwood, OK. We also lay out a picture of our dreams in our new segment, “Mama We Made It!”.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Just BE Collective
http://www.justbeoak.com/

Black Wall St 60 Mins 
https://youtu.be/ivCODTY7fmQ

Mellody Hobson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mellodyhobson/
 
Dr. Boyce Watkins
http://boycewatkins.com/

The Black Women is God 
http://www.somarts.org/theblackwomanisgod2017/

HOST 
Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
https://www.richandriot.com/

Hope Lehman (light skin baby)
Fresh to Def Collective 
http://freshtodefcollective.com/

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
http://www.aztecanegra.com/

Intro music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soun
dcloud.com/vinniebellz 

Stats Music provided by: Ajman Thrower
instagram @AjGod510

Outro  Music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz

Marisol Catchings's Album

We Have the Power - Black Wall Street Season 1 Episode 3

Join Just BE as we explore spending trends in the Black Community, learn about the legacy of Madame CJ Walker, and share our “Mama, We Made It!” dreams.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Just BE Collective
http://www.justbeoak.com

Black Women Beauty Spending Statistics

http://www.refinery29.com/2016/02/103964/black-hair-care-makeup-business

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/antonia-opiah/the-changing-business-of-_b_4650819.html

Madam CJ Walker 

https://www.mcjwbeautyculture.com/ (product line)

Biography written by her great-great-granddaughter, A'Lelia Bundles.

https://www.amazon.com/Her-Own-Ground-Walker-Paperback/dp/0743431723/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1508138560&sr=1-1&keywords=madam+cj+walker

HOST 
Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
https://www.richandriot.com/

Hope Lehman (light skin baby)
Fresh to Def Collective 
http://freshtodefcollective.com/

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
http://www.aztecanegra.com/

Intro music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz 
Stats Music provided by: Ajman Thrower
instagram @AjGod510

Outro  Music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz

101 uses for Coconut Oil
*** https://wellnessmama.com/5734/coconut-oil/

We Have the Power - Madame C.J. Walker Season 1 Episode 4

This week Just BE shares all of our favorite business tools and resources that have helped us grow our businesses. We also mention a few that we think you should stay away from. Our favorite segment “tell me why” is back!

Website building / E commerce platforms
Etsy.com
Shopify.com 
Wix.com
Weebly.com
Squarespace.com

Domain Hosting 
Godaddy.com
Namecheap.com

Local Oakland Business Programs 
https://youthimpacthub.unitedrootsoakland.org/

Centro Community Partners 
http://www.centrocommunity.org/

Kiva
http://www.kiva.org/

No cookie cookie
http://www.nocookie.com/

SBA
https://www.sba.gov/

Tools 
Drop Box
https://www.dropbox.com
Asana
https://asana.com/

Evernote 
https://evernote.com/

Trello 
https://trello.com/

Dapaulse
https://dapulse.com

KIT
https://apps.shopify.com/kit

Crowd Fire 
https://www.crowdfireapp.com/

Afropunk
http://afropunk.com/ 

First Friday 
http://oaklandfirstfridays.org/

Public Allies 
http://publicallies.org/

Americorp
https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

Standing in our Power
http://spiritinaction.net/our-programs/standing-in-our-power-siop/

Podcast / Books / Music

BGN ( Black Girl Nerds ) 
https://blackgirlnerds.com/

Another Round 
https://www.buzzfeed.com/anotherround

2 Dope Queen 
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/dopequeens

The Read 
http://thisistheread.com/

The making of Oprah 
http://www.npr.org/podcasts/500692140/making-oprah

The  Year of Yes
https://www.amazon.com/Year-Yes-Dance-Stand-Person

Colors Music
Youtube: http://bit.ly/colorsxsubscribe

HOST 

Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot
 https://www.richandriot.com/

Hope Lehman (light skin baby)
Fresh to Def Collective 
http://freshtodefcollective.com/

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
http://www.aztecanegra.com/

Intro music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz 
Stats Music provided by: Ajman Thrower
instagram @AjGod510

Outro  Music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz

In Biz We Trust Season 1 Episode 5

This week we are joined by special guest Candice Cox from Candid Art Accessories. We are talking all about the Craft Fair Hustle. We share our experiences and get advice from an expert on how to pick the best markets for your business. Also we share what to watch out for when becoming vendor.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Just BE Collective
http://www.justbeoak.com

Candice Cox
http://www.candidartaccessories.com/

Art and Soul Oakland
http://artandsouloakland.com/

Renegade Craft Fair
http://www.renegadecraft.com/

Etsy 
https://www.etsy.com/

SF ETSY
http://www.etsysf.com/

PopUpsters 
https://popupsters.com/

West Elm Pop Up 
https://www.westelm.com/shop/local/

Pool Trade Show
http://www.ubmfashion.com/shows/pooltradeshow

Magic Trade Show
http://www.ubmfashion.com/ 

Capsule Trade Show
http://www.capsuleshow.com/

International Gift Show Atlanta
https://www.americasmart.com

Gift Show New York
https://www.nynow.com

Open For Business Podcast
http://creative.gimletmedia.com/shows/open-for-business/

Temescal Street Fair 
http://temescalstreetfair.org/

Kiva
http://www.kiva.org/

You Caring
https://www.youcaring.com/

HOST 
Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
https://www.richandriot.com/

Hope Lehman (light skin baby)
Fresh to Def Collective 
http://freshtodefcollective.com/

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
http://www.aztecanegra.com/

Intro music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz 
Stats Music provided by: Ajman Thrower
instagram @AjGod510

Outro  Music provided by: Vinnie Bellz
https://soundcloud.com/vinniebellz

The Craft Fair Hustle Season 1 Episode 6

Its that time of year again! The holidays. This is one of busiest times of the year for entrepreneurs, especially if you are a product based business. This episode focuses on tips, tricks, and inspiration for how to prepare, survive, and thrive the busy holiday season as a Black Women #maker.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Just BE Collective
www.justbeoak.com

Plaid Friday Oakland
www.plaidfridayoakland.com

Beauty Boss Lab
www.beautybosslab.com

Shippo
www.goshippo.com

Democrats Win Big
http://bit.ly/2zKYyZL


PRODUCTION
Recording Studio
UnitedRoots
www.unitedrootsoakland.org

Recording Equipment
Green Eyed Media
www.greeneyedmedia.com

Intro and Outro Music: Vinnie Bellz
@vinniebellz

Stats Music: Ajman Thrower
@AjGod510

Break Music provided by: Rx Beats
"MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTnroB3TRAs
www.soundcloud.com/rezonxbeats


HOSTS
Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
www.richandriot.com

Hope Lehman
Fresh to Def Collective 
www.freshtodef.co

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
www.aztecanegra.com

Just BE Collective
www.justbeoak.com

The Holiday Hustle Season 1 Episode 7

This past summer Just BE learned that Black Women are taking over and changing the game all over the country. In this episode we chronicle our trip to Chicago and Detroit for the EmpowerHER and Allied Media Conference. We met amazing Black Women Entrepreneurs that inspired us to stay the course and be bold.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Conference 1
EmpowerHER
www.empowerherconference.com

21Ninety
www.21ninety.com

Blavity
www.blavity.com

Interviews:

The Black List
Jamaica Thomas
IG @shop_blacklist

Eat Slay Heal
Nia Jackson


Conference 2
Allied Media Conference (AMC)
www.alliedmedia.org/amc

Interviews:

Ivy Locs
Danielle Dunn
IG @Ivylocsbooks
www.ivylocs.com

Love Travels Imports
Yvette Jenkins
IG @lovetravelsimports
www.lovetravelsimports.com

Ink and Glitter Studios
Alex Fahim
IG @inkandglitterstudios
www.etsy.com/shop/InkAndGlitterStudios


PRODUCTION
Recording Studio
UnitedRoots
www.unitedrootsoakland.org

Recording Equipment
Green Eyed Media
www.greeneyedmedia.com

Intro and Outro Music: Vinnie Bellz
@vinniebellz

Stats Music: Ajman Thrower
@AjGod510


HOSTS
Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
www.richandriot.com

Hope Lehman
Fresh to Def Collective 
www.freshtodef.co

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
www.aztecanegra.com

Just BE Collective
www.justbeoak.com

Just BE Summer Tour Season 1 Episode 8

Join Hope, Kamilah, and Marisol as we talk about our entrepreneur lifestyles and self care. This week we explore our self care routines, crazy work schedules, meditation, therapy, and accountability partners

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Standing In Our Power Retreat
www.standinginourpower.com

Subversive Self Care: Centering Black Women’s Wellness
www.thefeministwire.com/2012/11/subversive-self-care-centering-black-womens-wellness/

Boys and Men of Color
www.urbanstrategies.org/issue-areas/bmoc/

National Alliance on Mental Health
African American Mental Health
www.nami.org/Find-Support/Diverse-Communities/African-Americans

Women’s Therapy Center 
www.womenstherapy.org

HOSTS:
Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
@richandriot
www.richandriot.com

Hope Lehman
Fresh to Def Collective 
@ftdcollective
www.freshtodef.co

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
@aztecanegra
www.aztecanegra.com

Just BE
@justbeoak
www.justbeoak.com

PRODUCTION:

Recording Studio
UnitedRoots
www.unitedrootsoakland.org

Recording Equipment
Green Eyed Media
www.greeneyedmedia.com

Intro and Outro Music: Vinnie Bellz
@vinniebellz

Stats Music: Ajman Thrower
@AjGod510

Self Care - Season 1 Episode 9

Join Hope, Kamilah, and Marisol as we talk to Charmaine Green of Happy Spark Media about what it is like being a black woman boss.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Charmaine Green
http://www.happysparkmedia.com/

Shopify
www.shopify.com

Empire Flippers 
https://empireflippers.com/

Flippa
https://flippa.com/

Kapor Center 
https://www.kaporcenter.org/

Asana
https://asana.com

Mindmeister
https://www.mindmeister.com/

Gary Vaynerchuk
https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/

Kiva 
https://www.kiva.org/



7 on your side
http://abc7news.com/7onyourside/




Get Magic 
https://getmagic.com/




HOSTS:

Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
@richandriot
www.richandriot.com

Hope Lehman
Fresh to Def Collective 
@ftdcollective
www.freshtodef.co

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
@aztecanegra
www.aztecanegra.com

Just BE
@justbeoak
www.justbeoak.com


PRODUCTION:

Recording Studio
UnitedRoots
www.unitedrootsoakland.org

Recording Equipment
Green Eyed Media
www.greeneyedmedia.com

Intro and Outro Music: Vinnie Bellz
@vinniebellz

Stats Music: Ajman Thrower
@AjGod510

Being A Black Boss - Season 1 Episode 10

Join Hope and Kamilah as we talk to Elisha Greenwell the Founder of the first annual Black Joy Parade about what it is like to turn a passion project into a reality.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Elisha Greenwell
Founder 

The Black Joy Parade
> Sunday, February 25th 2018
> 12:30pm
> Starts at 14th & Alice Street

Website
https://www.blackjoyparade.org/

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/BlackJoyParade/

IG = @blackjoyparade


HOSTS:

Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
@richandriot
www.richandriot.com

Hope Lehman
Fresh to Def Collective 
@ftdcollective
www.freshtodef.co

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
@aztecanegra
www.aztecanegra.com

Just BE
@justbeoak
www.justbeoak.com


PRODUCTION:

Recording Studio
UnitedRoots
www.unitedrootsoakland.org

Recording Equipment
Green Eyed Media
www.greeneyedmedia.com

Intro and Outro Music: Vinnie Bellz
@vinniebellz

Stats Music: Ajman Thrower
@AjGod510

Black Joy Parade - Season 1 Episode 11

Join Hope, Kamilah, and Mari as we talk talk about the origins of Just BE. We share how it all began, how we met, and our own individual journey’s to entrepreneurship.

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

Just BE
@justbeoak
www.justbeoak.com

Just BE FOUNDERS

Kim Turner
Elizabeth and Pearls

Juliette Acker
Furious Flower Designs

Candice Cox
CANDID Art

Yolanda Cotton-Turner
Yolanda Cotton-Turner

Aylah Baker
Show & Tell
Qulture Collective

Penelope Adibe
Nneka

Mercedes
Tres Mercedes


HOSTS:

Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
@richandriot
www.richandriot.com

Hope Lehman
Fresh to Def Collective 
@ftdcollective
www.freshtodef.co

Marisol Kamaria
Azteca Negra 
@aztecanegra
www.aztecanegra.com


PRODUCTION:

Recording Studio
UnitedRoots
www.unitedrootsoakland.org

Recording Equipment
Green Eyed Media
www.greeneyedmedia.com

Intro and Outro Music: Vinnie Bellz
@vinniebellz

Stats Music: Ajman Thrower
@AjGod510

The Just BE Team - Season 1 Episode 12

Join Mari, Hope and Kamilah as we talk to Lisa Evans in the Beauty Shop. In this episode we get Black girl nerdy with comics and Marvel, dive into Trans/ Queer POC culture training, Meghan Markle and Blackness, and Colin Kaepernick and our current Civil Rights fight.


Just BE
@justbeoak
www.justbeoak.com

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Lisa Evans
@TheQueerdoWeerdo

Comics:
The God Shaper
Rat Queens
The Wicked and the Divine

Universal FanCon
www.universalfancon.com

Kin Folk Collective Facebook Page


HOSTS:
Kamilah Richardson 
Rich and Riot 
@richandriot
www.richandriot.com

Hope Lehman
Fresh to Def Collective 
@ftdcollective
www.freshtodef.co

Marisol Catchings
Azteca Negra 
@aztecanegra
www.aztecanegra.com


PRODUCTION:
Recording Studio
UnitedRoots
www.unitedrootsoakland.org

Recording Equipment
Green Eyed Media
www.greeneyedmedia.com

Intro and Outro Music: Vinnie Bellz
@vinniebellz

Stats Music: Ajman Thrower
@AjGod510

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