The Build Black Show

Ep 9: From Homeless To Million Dollar Brand Using Klarna

What happens when a man with a criminal past, prison time, and homelessness refuses to give up on himself? In Episode 9 of The Build Black Show, we sit down with Chef Andre Combs for one of the wildest and most inspiring comeback stories we’ve ever heard. Before becoming a successful restaurant owner and entrepreneur, Andre was connected to cartel life, got caught, went to prison, and eventually found himself homeless with no clear direction and very limited resources. But instead of folding under pressure, he used resourcefulness, discipline, and unconventional strategies — including leveraging Klarna during difficult times — to help rebuild his life and scale toward a million-dollar restaurant brand. This episode dives into: * surviving prison and homelessness * rebuilding after losing everything * the mindset shift from survival mode to business owner * using creative financing and leverage to build a brand * entrepreneurship, discipline, and second chances * restaurant business lessons * turning pain into purpose * overcoming setbacks and creating legacy This is not a story about glorifying street life. It’s a story about transformation, accountability, resilience, and learning how to build something bigger than your past. If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, overlooked, or counted out, this conversation will challenge the way you think about business, survival, and what’s possible when you refuse to quit. #BuildBlackShow #ChefAndreCombs #Entrepreneurship #Klarna #RestaurantOwner #MillionaireMindset #SuccessStory #BusinessPodcast #HomelessToMillionaire #PrisonToSuccess #BlackEntrepreneurship #Motivation #RestaurantBusiness #SecondChances

Ep: 8 Vogue Is Stealing Black Culture Again… And We’re Tired Of It

A cloud bob. A cloud bob. That's what a young white fashion industry insider decided to dub one of the most politically charged, culturally loaded, hard-won symbols in Black history — and Vogue ran with it like it was breaking news. In Episode 8 of Build Black Show, we're gathered around the fire pit having the real conversation: this isn't just about hair. This is about who controls the narrative, who profits from Black culture, and why ownership — of media, of beauty brands, of the stories we tell about ourselves — is not optional. It's survival. The afro doesn't need a rebrand. It doesn't need a new name. It doesn't need Vogue's validation. It needed us — and we built entire movements around it without their permission. We break down why letting mainstream fashion media define Black beauty on their terms is a slow leak in the foundation. We talk about what it looks like to build the infrastructure so that the next Tracee Ellis Ross moment doesn't just become a Twitter moment — it becomes a business decision. Own your media. Own your products. Own your story. Because the moment you let someone else name your crown, you've already handed them the throne. #theafroisnotacloudbob #blackpodcast #podcastrecommendations #blackexcellence #vogue #traceeellisross #blackentrepreneur #blackowned #blackvoices #culturalappropriation New episodes every week. Build Black Show — by us, for us, about everything they keep trying to take.

Ep 7: He Grew Up With Nothing — Now He's the Father 100 Kids Never Had

In Episode 7 of The Build Black Show, we sit down with Leo Robinson and Samara Jules-Robinson — the husband-and-wife team behind Mentors for Fatherless Children & Abused Families [https://mentorsforfatherlesschildren.com/about-us-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com]. Leo opens up about growing up in the streets, living reckless, and nearly becoming another lost story. But everything changed when Samara entered his life and challenged him to become a better man, husband, and leader. Together, they turned pain into purpose by creating an organization dedicated to helping fatherless children, abused families, and underserved communities find guidance, healing, and hope. This episode dives into: * Overcoming street life and destructive cycles * The impact of strong women and strong partnerships * Fatherhood, mentorship, and legacy building * Healing trauma within families and communities * Why Black leadership and community support matter now more than ever This is more than a redemption story. It’s a blueprint for transformation, accountability, and rebuilding the village. If you care about Black family empowerment, mentorship, community healing, leadership, and generational impact — this episode is a must-listen. #BuildBlack #BlackPodcast #Fatherhood #Mentorship #CommunityLeadership #BlackFamilies #LegacyBuilding #Healing #Entrepreneurship #NonprofitLeadership

Ep 6 The Black History They Hid… Is Repeating Right Now

Are we watching history repeat itself? In Episode 6 of The Build Black Show, we uncover little-known Black history moments that directly connect to what’s happening today—especially around voting rights, systemic power shifts, and Black economic progress. With recent developments raising concerns about access, representation, and long-term impact, this episode dives into the patterns that continue to shape our reality. You’ll learn: * Hidden Black history events rarely taught in schools * The connection between past voting rights struggles and current events * How systemic decisions impact Black wealth, ownership, and opportunity * Why understanding history is critical to protecting the future If you care about Black wealth, ownership, financial literacy, community empowerment, and legacy building, this episode is essential listening. This isn’t just history—it’s strategy. #BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners #EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily #HustleCulture #SuccessMindset

Ep 5 Black Wealth Is Under Attack—Here’s the Blueprint to Protect It

In a time of political division and economic uncertainty, what must Black communities do to protect their wealth, history, and future? On Episode 5 of The Build Black Show, media personality and historical preservationist Renee Gilmore breaks down the urgent need for self-reliance, strategic coalition building, and economic unity. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a blueprint for sustaining Black wealth and preserving legacy in a rapidly shifting America. “They’re rewriting history… are we prepared to protect our wealth?” Renee Gilmore reveals why self-reliance and economic unity are no longer optional—they’re survival strategies #BuildBlackShow #BlackWealth #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackBusinessOwners #EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessPodcast #StartupStories #MotivationDaily #HustleCulture #SuccessMindset.