Be BOLD Branding

A Year of Buying Black (Part 2)

What happens when a bold experiment meets resistance from the very community it was meant to inspire? In Part 2, Maggie Anderson, CEO and co-founder of The Empowerment Experiment Foundation, unpacks the pushback, the history, and the hard truths behind the Buy Black movement. From the historical erosion of Black-owned businesses to the concept of economic leakage—where dollars exit Black communities at an alarming rate—Maggie connects the dots between systemic inequality and everyday spending choices. Through stories of leadership, celebrity influence, and corporate supplier diversity, she charts a path from frustration to momentum, challenging listeners to see conscious consumerism not as a trend, but as a transformative force for lasting economic equity.
 
Episode Highlights:
02:16 Backlash: Why the Black Community Resisted
04:37 History of Lost Black Businesses
07:58 Economic Leakage Explained
10:15 Turning Pain Into Momentum
12:55 Leadership and Spending Power
15:48 Celebrities Breaking the Taboo
23:23 Supplier Diversity 
26:38 Final Thoughts
Show Links: https://authormaggieanderson.com/Maggie Anderson’s Website and Contact Information

A Year of Buying Black (Part 1)

What would happen if one family committed to exclusively supporting black-owned businesses for an entire year? Meet Maggie Anderson, CEO and co-founder of The Empowerment Experiment Foundation, who turned that bold question into reality in 2009. An Emory and University of Chicago graduate who studied constitutional law under Barack Obama, Maggie documented her family's groundbreaking journey in her book Our Black Year: One Family's Quest to Buy Black in America's Racially Divided Economy. Through her activism, speaking, and leadership, she challenges communities to recognize economic empowerment as a pathway to equity—revealing the obstacles, opportunities, and transformative power of intentional spending within underserved communities.
 
Episode Highlights:
03:01 Maggie Anderson’s Roots: Liberty City, Immigrant Parents, and a Call to Activism
03:47 Mentors & Milestones: John Lewis, Barack Obama, and Corporate Leadership
06:18 The Anniversary Dinner That Sparked the Empowerment Experiment
10:07 From One Month to One Year: Making the Experiment Public & Credible
14:37 Finding Essentials, Building a Directory, and Getting Resourceful
17:01 Community Pushback, Missing Infrastructure, and Businesses Closing
19:25 A Mother’s Blessing, Finishing the Year, and Closing Reflections
Show Links: 
Maggie Anderson’s Website and Contact Information

The Voice Inspiring Women Educators

What if the key to transforming education isn't working harder, but leading with greater alignment and purpose? Meet Dr. Stephanie Duguid, who empowers women educators to serve with goodness, lead with greatness, and educate with impact. With three decades as an educator, athletic trainer, and administrator, Stephanie combines experience from education and sports medicine to help leaders move from exhaustion to inspiration. A keynote speaker, podcaster, and bestselling author of Exponentially Elevate Your Leadership Impact, she provides purposeful strategies that eliminate imposter syndrome and spark transformation—creating cultures of trust where educational leaders can realize their true purpose and exponentially elevate their impact.
 
Episode Highlights:
02:35 The Influence of Dr. Stephanie Duguid's Mother
03:51 Transition to Teaching
08:20 The Impact of Mentorship
10:46 Addressing Imposter Syndrome
14:18 Serve with Goodness, Lead with Greatness
18:05 Stephanie's Branding Journey
24:53 How to Connect with Dr. Stephanie Duguid
Show Links: 
DrStephanieDuguid.comStephanie’s Podcast

Shattering the Broke Artist Myth

Most artists believe they need to choose between making money and pursuing their creative work, but what if that's actually a myth keeping talented people broke? In this episode, we explore how to thrive as an artist with Miriam Schulman.  Miriam fell for that exact myth before building a six-figure art business and brand teaching thousands of creatives worldwide to do the same. Now, she’s the author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity. Tune in and find out why her Abundant Art Lesson #9 is right up our alley!
Episode Highlights:
01:20 Miriam Schulman's Journey from Wall Street to Art
09:44 Foundations for a Sustainable Art Business
12:06 The Role of Social Media in Art Business
15:41 Foundations of Sales and Productivity
16:51 The Value of Personal Branding
26:47 How to Connect with Miriam Schulman
Show Links: 
schulmanart.com/sellmoreartMiriam’s PodcastBe the first to leave an honest review of Miriam Schulman’s episode on the Be Bold Branding podcast and send her the screenshot at miriam@theinspirationplace.net for a chance to win a free copy of her Artpreneur book.

A Brand For Women With ADHD

What if the reason you can't control your spending and budget isn't lack of willpower…but a complete mismatch between your neurodivergent brain and neurotypical money advice? For people who have ADHD, here's the truth nobody's telling you: it's not because you're bad with money. It's because every financial expert is teaching you strategies designed for neurotypical brains, and then you wonder why you keep "failing." In this episode we explore specialized money coaching with Vanessa Dean, whose journey from financial chaos to control revealed her calling to help women with ADHD break free from money struggles that traditional advice can't solve.
 
Episode Highlights:
01:33 Vanessa Dean's Personal Financial Journey
03:12 Specialized Money Coaching for Neurodivergent Clients
04:50 Tackling Impulsive Spending
07:33 Building Positive Financial Habits
10:04 The ADHD Money Coach: Unique Insights and Approaches
16:26 Vanessa's Branding Journey with BrandFace
21:41 How to Connect with Vanessa Dean
Show Links: 
vanessamdean.comInstagramFacebookLinkedIn

Inspiring Legacies That Last

What if the legacy you're building isn't just something you leave behind—but something you live every single day? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., a retired Army Colonel, 3x combat veteran, and founder of MyWingman, LLC. As creator of The Randolph Roadmap framework, Dr. Randolph helps inspired leaders find their purpose, fulfill their mission, and forge their legacy. With 32 years of military leadership and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, he's the wingman empowering executives to unlock their potential and design their inspired life journey. Dr. Randolph is also a BrandFace client, so you’ll hear about his journey with us, too. 
 
Episode Highlights:
01:51 Dr. Randolph's Military Journey
04:03 Challenges in Transitioning to Civilian Life
07:49 Family and Early Influences
15:05 Inspired, Not Retired: Leadership Lessons
22:18 Handling Leadership Challenges
27:19 Impactful Stories from Iraq
28:56 Joining the BrandFace Program
37:45 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
41:52 How to Connect with Dr. Burl Randolph
Show Links: 
www.mywingmanllc.com
Email: info@mywingmanllc.com
Phone: 866-242-2260

Writing Her Own Adventure (Part 2)

In this follow-up episode, we dive deeper into Kati Eberhart's evolution as a writer and her immersion in K-Pop culture. Kati shares how her love for Korean pop music led her to launch a K-Pop fashion blog, which became the springboard for her prolific writing career. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at her experiences writing over 1,800 K-Pop articles, revealing the challenges and rewards of covering an ever-evolving industry. Kati also gives us an exclusive preview of her upcoming fantasy novel, discussing her creative process and what inspired this exciting new direction. Plus, find out how you can follow Kati's journey and connect with her work.
Episode Highlights:
01:42 Kati Eberhart's Passion for K-Pop
03:38 Starting a K-Pop Fashion Blog
04:34 Transition to K-Pop Writing
08:41 Experiences as a K-Pop Writer
17:30 Upcoming Fantasy Novel
22:52 How to Connect with Kati Eberhart
Show Links: 
Kati’s Journey: One Teen’s Journey to Japan
Kati Eberhart’s LinkedIn

Writing Her Own Adventure (Part 1)

In this episode we interviewed a very special guest…my daughter. Kati Eberhart is a multifaceted author who turned her passion for Asian culture into an extraordinary story and career. At just 17, Kati fulfilled her dream of visiting Japan and chronicled the journey in her groundbreaking book, Kati's Journey: One Teen's Journey to Japan—the first interactive book written by a U.S. teen, featuring 45 QR codes linking to videos of her adventure. After graduating high school, she became a prolific K-Pop writer, penning over 1,800 articles. Now, Kati's channeling her storytelling gifts into her latest project: a fantasy novel. 
Episode Highlights:
00:36 Meet Kati Eberhart: Author and Former K-pop Writer
02:57 The Journey to Japan: Overcoming Challenges
11:40 Writing the Book: A Teen's Achievement
18:46 The Impact of Japanese Culture
24:27 Second Trip to Japan: Independence and Growth
28:03 Conclusion and Future Plans
Show Links: 
Kati’s Journey: One Teen’s Journey to Japan
Kati Eberhart’s LinkedIn

Boldest Guests of 2025 (Part 2)

Welcome to round two of our boldest episodes of 2025! While episode one focused on overcoming external obstacles, this episode is about internal transformations. You're about to meet a doctor carrying his Holocaust survivor father's legacy forward through a book he never planned to write. A wealth advisor who lost his wallet and ended up founding a global movement. A mountain climber who judged the world until she realized judgment was just another prison. And a man who escaped a cult led by a woman who called herself “Mother God”...and now helps others see through manipulation.  Four people who had every reason to stay exactly where they were. Safe. Comfortable. Justified. But their hearts said something different.
Episode Highlights:
00:00 Introduction to Internal Transformations
01:04 Dr. Wolf: A Legacy of Resilience
06:11 Kevin Smith: The Power of Kindness
13:54 Marta Czajkowska: Embracing the Inner Whisper
20:55 Andrew-Ryan Profaci: Escaping the Cult
25:09 Conclusion: Be Bold in Your Journey

Boldest Guests of 2025 (Part 1)

Welcome to the Greatest Episodes of Be BOLD Branding from 2025. In this Part One episode, you'll hear four inspiring stories that will make you question your excuses. These are stories about defying physics, medicine, and impossible odds. You'll hear about a stuntman who spent 30 years meeting impossible requirements; an autistic student who beat out Kobe Bryant for an ESPY in four minutes; a paralyzed cyclist who ran a marathon a year after a 2% chance to walk; and a boxer who funded stem cell research for the woman he loved. Four people. Four impossible physical feats. Their bodies were tested by doubt, by limitations, by catastrophic injury, by impossible odds. And every single time, they triumphed. 
 
Episode Highlights:
00:52 Curtis Rivers: The Stuntman Who Defied Odds
03:26 Coach Jim Johnson: J-Mac's Story, From Team Manager to ESPY Award Winner
08:03 Dean Otto: A Journey of Forgiveness and Recovery
13:58 Boyd Melson: Fighting for a Promise
18:22 Conclusion and Teaser for Part Two