Black Tech Green Money
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Black Tech Green Money presents the stories of successful Black entrepreneurs and technologists, as well as actionable advice and wealth-building strategies from a Black perspective. Hosted by Will Lucas (@willlucas), an entrepreneur, content creator, and Brand Manager at AfroTech, the world's largest Black tech digital platform and conference, Black Tech Green Money is THE podcast for Black entrepreneurs and moguls in the making.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 10min
Don’t Just Work a Job—Build a Business While You’re There
BTGM Briefs: Roland Martin is host and managing editor of Roland Martin Unfiltered and founder of the Black Star Network. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2025 • 11min
Why Too Many Still See Black Excellence as ‘Second Class’
BTGM Briefs: Roland Martin is host and managing editor of Roland Martin Unfiltered and founder of the Black Star Network. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2025 • 11min
Master the Tools, Master the Game: Roland Martin’s Creator Philosophy
BTGM Briefs: Roland Martin is host and managing editor of Roland Martin Unfiltered and founder of the Black Star Network. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2025 • 44min
DeVon Franklin on The Future of Faith-Based Entertainment and Black Wealth
Ep. 237 Ep. DeVon Franklin is an award-winning Film & TV producer, best-selling author, in-demand preacher and spiritual success coach. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2025 • 9min
“They Would’ve Shelved That Tape Forever”: Roland Martin on Owning Our Narrative
BTGM Briefs: Roland Martin is host and managing editor of Roland Martin Unfiltered and founder of the Black Star Network. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 7, 2025 • 56min
Roland Martin of #RolandMartinUnfiltered and Black Star Network on Content Creation, Ownership, and The Power of the Black Voice
Ep. 236 Ep. Roland Martin is host and managing editor of Roland Martin Unfiltered and founder of the Black Star Network. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 30, 2025 • 49min
John Newton of Dream Con on AfroTech's 2025 Creator Summit
Ep. 235 John Newton is Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Dream Con and member of RDC World. Blavity and Dream Con are partnering to host a one-day, on-site experience at AfroTech Conference 2025. This new activation aims to empower the next generation of Black digital entrepreneurs and creators by providing tactical insights, fostering connections, and building pathways to sustainable success for content creators, influencers, and esports talent. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 23, 2025 • 37min
Maya Elious of Built to Impact on Reinventing Your Brand Without Losing Yourself or Your Income
Ep. 234 Maya Elious is Founder and CEO of Built to Impact, a coaching and consulting company that helps high-achieving entrepreneurs clarify their message, elevate their offers, and scale with integrity. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 16, 2025 • 37min
JoJo Simmons on Carving His Own Lane and Growing Up a Simmons
Ep. 233 JoJo Simmons is Host and Producer of For Good Podcast and was co-CEO of 3isFor, an NYC based creative agency. As the son of hip hop icon Rev Run of Run DMC, he rose to fame on MTVs Runs House which ran from 2005 - 2009 and won him an NAACP Image Award. Later, he also starred in Growing Up Hip Hop. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 9, 2025 • 44min
AfroTech Future 50: Barry Givens of Collab Capital
Ep. 232 Barry Givens is managing partner at Collab Capital. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
