Black Market Exchange

This week, I'm happy to sit down with a good friend of mine, Dave Melhado. We went to the University of South Florida together and this dude has been killing it in Atlanta providing creative experiential marketing services for creatives, innovators, and artists alike. Dave can be found at the following social media outlets: Facebook: /Dave.Melhado Instagram: @dave.melhado LinkedIn: /in/davemelhado Twitter: @davemelhado

This week, we are glad to sit and chat with McKenzie, another Austin, TX native and Atlanta transplant with a passion for beauty in the skin she's in. Starting her blogging journey at Hampton University after doing hair and makeup for her girlfriends, Mckenzie gained recognition early for her expertise and overall dopeness in making Black Queens look fabulous. Check out this episode to see how her success has catapulted her into becoming a true influencer across social media and beyond. McKenzie can be found at the following social media outlets: Facebook: /McKenzieRenaeBlog Instagram: @mckenzie_renae LinkedIn: /in/mckenzie-harris-37495643 Pinterest: /mckenzierenae Snapchat: @Mckenzie_Renae Twitter: @McKenzieRenae

This week, we are glad to sit and chat with Raya Reaves, an Austin, TX native and city girl at heart. She is helping thousands of women become financially empowered and teaching them that they can still look fabulous without breaking the bank. Her professional approach has landed her major reach on a social platform that many young entrepreneurs have yet to really tap into, LinkedIn. Check out this episode and join her free community filled with women and men seeking financial success. Raya can be found at the following social media outlets: Facebook: /missrayareaves Instagram: @rayareaves LinkedIn: /in/rayareaves Twitter: @RayaReaves

This week, we were happy to travel to Harlem, NY and speak to artist Ronald Draper. He is a 2016 NAACP Award-winning artist that serves as the Director of Contemporary Arts and Culture at Harlem Hospital Center and is the Head of the Arts Department for the Eagle Academy for Young Men at Ocean Hill. He's so dedicated to his passion that he was even crafting pieces during this interview. Visit #TheDraperSpace to see some of his artwork. Ronald can be found at the following social media outlets: Facebook: /MrRDraper Instagram: @ronalddraper_art Twitter: @InDRAPERweTrust

This week, we embark into the deep Northeast highlighting a Queen of color representing Connecticut and doing it well. Kelly has transitioned from previously working with Black Enterprise as the Director of Audience Development and Consumer Engagement into her own consulting business full with speaking services and career coaching. You may know of her creation, BE Modern Man, but has since taken a new direction with her own platform, The Man Defined. TMD is a multi-media platform and a series of collective experiences dedicated to accurately depicting the beauty, depth, interests and diversity of the man of color. Kelly can be found at the following social media outlets: Facebook: /KellyPL Instagram: @mskellyp LinkedIn: /in/kellypl Twitter: @MsKellyP

Welcome to the 1st episode of our Brent Money Interview Series! Take a trip with us to the west coast as we find out the best foodie spots in California and dive into the hospitality industry with Damon Lawrence, a hotel developer and Creative Director at Homage Hotel Group. Damon is a Howard University alum who spent his time in DC learning the ins and outs of the hotel industry first hand propelling him to develop the first Black-owned boutique hotel in Oakland rightfully named The Town set to open in 2017. His story is so inspiring and it's refreshing to hear a person of color disrupting an industry that isn't traditionally sought after within the Black community. Damon can be found at the following social media outlets: Facebook: /DamonLawrenceJr Instagram: @hauspitality LinkedIn: /in/hauspitality Twitter: @hauspitality

CP and the Stock Doc have special guest Beyond Wynn from Cleveland, OH and tap into the real estate game. Little do people know that you have to #SpirituallyMentallyPhysicallyFinanciallyFit to win the game. Beyond believes that money comes last in life's equation but if your spirit, mind, and health are in place, a bag will keep on coming.

CP and Eric are back discussing Kanye West's effect on Adidas stock in the past year; CP's recent trip to Disney Land and how he got discounted tickets by investing in the company; Chance the Rapper's rise to success; and an extensive list of companies you can invest in that you never knew you could,

Eric and CP discuss Kanye and how he broke the streaming service barrier; why companies just don't get it that Black culture brings in revenue; and the lack of diversity among financial institutions.

CP & Stock Doc are joined by another special guest, Mr. Patrick Moore. Collectively, they discuss investment research and why is it hard for new investors to get started since they don't now where to look.

Stock Doc and CP welcome guest Dr. Roshawnna Novellus, the Wealthy Yogi. She is a financial expert, yoga extraordinaire, and a woman in power. Check out this episode as we discuss money, motivation, and moves within the family structure that will set you up for success.

This week's episode covers Yeezy's debt and how the heck is he making money by giving albums away; Jay-Z working with Samsung on a sale of Tidal; and how Foot Locker done lost they mind blaming low sales on "delayed tax rebates." Bye, Felicia.

CarterParc and the Stock Doc discuss the financial impact hip-hop can make on a corporation's bottom line just like Beyonce did for Red Lobster in her Formation video. Financial literacy in our bag, swag. They also touch on the movie Dope and how a young brotha leverage his skill sets to produce major assets.

The Stock Doc and CP are back again addressing why the CEO of Zappos as less pairs of shoes than you; why being aware of your surroundings is so important; and why Yeezy didn't jump over the Jumpman.

Carterparc & the Stock Doc dive into 6 reasons being Black makes you a great investor. This piece was an editorial featured on Blavity so be sure to read that and let this podcast supplement your experience and Blackness.

Stock Doc and CP talk about folks slangin' Patti Labelle sweet potato pies and the Billboards top 10 rappers of all-time. This could stir up some controversy.

CP and the Stock Doc talk about how Vince Staples disrespected the 90's era of rap, but Noreaga chimes in and states how his rap era invested into what is now the Vince Staples, Dom Kennedy, and Nipsey Hussle. The duo also discuss the resurgence of Blue Bell ice cream.

This week, CP and the Stock Doc discuss Chris Christie and his lack of empathy for Black people; Oprah making big O's with Weight Watchers; and why the Rush Card has people in a rush to get their money.

CP and Stock Doc discuss a recent post by Dr. Boyce Watkins and several of the comments about it. Who knew buying a stock was so easy, yet many simply don't know. There's also a debate about what's better, chicken littles from KFC or Chick-fil-A.

Stock Doc & CP tackle the latest talk of the town....Amber Rose's SlutWalk. Should you invest in it or nah? See what the root cause of the SlutWalk is for and if this even is or isn't inline with it.