Baddies with Business
Baddies with Business Podcast is a journey into the lives and experiences of entrepreneurship as a Black woman. Join Malliron Hodge as she builds community through conversation with early-stage, 0-5 years of existence, Black women entrepreneurs. Come along as we learn about their journey, get honest about challenges, and share advice for aspiring "Baddie" entrepreneurs.
Baddies with Business
For The Culture STL
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Malliron talks with Ohun, Founder of For The Culture STL, about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur.
Connect with featured BADDIE:
- IG: @fortheculturestl
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SupportBlackSTL
- Website: https://www.fortheculturestl.com/
Connect with Baddies with Business:
- IG: @Baddieswithbusiness
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Baddieswithbusiness
- Email: Baddieswithbusiness@gmail.com
Music By: TuKool Tiff
- Instagram: @tukooltiff
- iTunes, Spotify: TuKool Tiff
Be Bad. Be Bold. Be A Baddie!
Summary
In this episode, Malliron interviews Ohun Ashe, the founder of For the Culture STL, a platform that supports and promotes black-owned businesses and events. Ohun shares her background, love for the community, and passion for activism and advocacy. She discusses the origins of For the Culture STL and its growth over the years. Ohun emphasizes the importance of partnerships and collaboration in creating meaningful change. She also highlights the need for education and knowing your stuff to make a positive impact. Ohun concludes with a powerful message of empowerment for black women.
Takeaways
For the Culture STL is a platform that supports and promotes black-owned businesses and events.
Partnerships and collaboration are key to creating meaningful change and supporting the community.
Education and knowing your stuff are important in making a positive impact.
Black women are superheroes with unique experiences and perspectives, and they should stand up for their truth and use their voices.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:03 All About Ohun
02:11 The Symbolism of Sunflowers
03:03 For the Culture STL: Origins and Activism
05:09 Creating a Directory of Black-Owned Businesses
07:12 Activism and Advocacy in Supporting Black Businesses
08:24 Partnerships and Collaboration
10:02 The Importance of Knowing Your Stuff
11:09 Expansion of For the Culture STL
12:41 Collaboration with Badger Business Retreat and Community Bazaars
15:33 Other Partnerships and Collaborations
19:51 Acknowledging Supportive Baddies
21:26 Future Aspirations for For the Culture STL
23:14 Connect with For the Culture STL
24:32 Baddie Benediction