Black Tech Green Money
The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts
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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Jun 24, 2025 • 32min
Virgil Abloh's Legacy and Investing in Young Creatives with Dana Loatman
Ep. 221 Dana Loatman is the Executive Director of the Virgil Abloh Foundation, where she leads efforts to expand access, opportunity, and equity for underrepresented creatives. 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.
Jun 17, 2025 • 40min
Fawn Weaver of Uncle Nearest talks Whiskey & Big Money
Fawn Weaver is the Founder and CEO at Uncle Nearest, the fastest growing American whiskey brand of all time, and the most awarded American whiskey (which includes the category of bourbon) of 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. 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.
Jun 14, 2025 • 50min
Black Tech Green Money: Bea Dixon of The Honey Pot Co.
The Black Effect Presents... Black Tech Green Money! Bea Dixon of The Honey Pot Co. on Major Retail, Practicing Unromantic Business, and Getting Past the Support Phase Ep. 204 Beatrice Dixon is the co-founder, CEO, and Chief Innovation Officer of The Honey Pot Co., a game-changing feminine wellness brand that started with a dream—literally. From launching with a $21,000 loan to building a multimillion-dollar business stocked in major retailers like Target and Walmart, Beatrice has navigated the challenges of fundraising as a Black woman, scaled her company without losing its soul, and remained unapologetic about her vision for success. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.comLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2025 • 36min
She Raised $20 Million to Fix Your Diet // Vanessa Rissetto of Culina Health
Vanessa is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and the co-founder of Culina Health. 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.
Jun 3, 2025 • 43min
Athletes and Wealth with NFL Linebacker Jaylon Smith & RISE Sports Advisors Michael Ledo
Jaylon Smith, NFL linebacker and visionary entrepreneur, founded the Minority Entrepreneurship Institute to fund and uplift minority-owned businesses. Michael Edo is a veteran in the business of sports and entertainment, founder of RISE, and a driving force behind transforming athletes into legacy builders. 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.
May 27, 2025 • 35min
Monk Inyang of 1st Street Partnerships on how businesses & communities use AI for growth and opportunity
Ep. 217 Monk Inyang is CEO and founder of 1st Street Partnerships. He's is on a mission to make AI practical, accessible, and culturally relevant—especially for underrepresented communities. 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.
May 20, 2025 • 36min
Candace Mitchell of Myavana on AI Personalization in Haircare
Ep. 216 Candace Mitchell is Founder and CEO at Myavana, a pioneering beauty tech company which develops a suite of innovative textured hair care science and technology products that deliver unique data insights for personalized textured hair care solutions. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.comLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2025 • 27min
Lifestyle Creator Marche Robinson on How To Make Money with Your Socials
Ep. 215 Marche Robinson is a lifestyle creator, style expert, and pop culture enthusiast who loves sharing authentic, everyday moments with her community. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.comLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 6, 2025 • 31min
Aisha Bowe on the Blue Origin Space Flight
Ep. 214 Aisha Bowe is a former NASA rocket scientist, tech Founder, and soon-to-be astronaut, joining the upcoming Blue Origin New Shepard flight crew. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.comLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2025 • 34min
Christopher Gray of Path is Reinventing How Education is Paid For
Ep. 213 Christopher Gray is the Founder and CEO at Path, an AI-powered platform transforming the way students and professionals prepare for critical exams. Before Path, he co-founded Scholly, an app that helped students find scholarships for college and pay off student debt. The company was acquired by Sallie Mae in 2023. Follow Will Lucas on Instagram: @willlucas Follow Black Tech Green Money: @blacktechgreenmoney, @btgmpodcast Learn more at AfroTech.comLearn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
