The Build Black Show

Ep 11: The Lost Episode: We Almost Changed The Company Name, Then Activated FREE Shares for Our Subscribers

Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded during a strategy conversation when we were considering the name Fan Fuel TV. Since recording, we made the decision to keep the name Black On Demand TV and move forward with the Black On Demand Mobile App because of our existing audience on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and our growing community base. We decided to release this lost episode anyway because it captures the real-time founder journey before our Juneteenth launch. The Lost Episode: We Almost Changed The Name… Then Gave The Community Free Shares in the company. In Episode 11 of The Build Black Show, we take you inside a raw, behind-the-scenes conversation that almost changed the future of Black On Demand TV. At the time of this recording, we were seriously considering a new name — Fan Fuel TV — as we discussed building a Black-owned tech company, launching a mobile app, and giving the community access to free shares. But after more strategy, reflection, and respect for the audience we’ve already built on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, we made the decision to keep the name Black On Demand TV and move forward with the Black On Demand Mobile App. We’re sharing this lost episode ahead of our Juneteenth launch because it captures the real founder journey: the ideas, the pivots, the debates, and the mission behind creating a platform that our community can help grow, support, and own. This is not just an episode about a name change. It’s about ownership, media, technology, and building something bigger than content. #BlackOnDemandTV #BuildBlackShow #BlackOwnedTech #BlackMedia #JuneteenthLaunch #BlackBusiness #CommunityOwnership #OwnEverything Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations [https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations]

Ep 10: Why Can't We Work Together? A Real Conversation About Black Women & Community.

The Sisterhood Crisis Nobody Wants To Talk About Black women are among the most influential consumers, entrepreneurs, voters, and culture creators in America. So why does it sometimes feel like collaboration is harder than it should be? In this powerful episode of The Build Black Show, we tackle a difficult but necessary conversation about unity, support, leadership, and the relationships Black women have with one another. We discuss why some women feel unsupported, why competition often replaces collaboration, and how that impacts businesses, families, communities, and legacy building. More importantly, we focus on solutions. From entrepreneurship and networking to mentorship and community building, we explore practical ways Black women can leverage their collective power to create stronger businesses, stronger families, and stronger communities. We also discuss the role Black men have played in supporting the growth of Black On Demand TV and The Build Black Show and what true partnership looks like moving forward. This episode isn't about blame. It's about accountability, healing, ownership, and building something greater together. The conversation is honest. The solutions are actionable. The future is ours to build. #BuildBlackShow #BlackWomen #BlackExcellence #BlackBusiness #WomenInBusiness #BlackEntrepreneurs #CommunityBuilding #BlackWealth #Leadership #Sisterhood #EconomicEmpowerment #BlackCulture #BlackOwnership #LegacyBuilding #Podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations [https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations]

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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations [https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations]

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. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations [https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations]

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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations [https://redcircle.com/build-black/donations]