Ep. 2 Outline
Introduction: Welcome to Confessions of a Native Son, perspectives on race, culture, and business.
I’m your host, Mike Steadman. I’m a veteran and entrepreneur, living in Newark, NJ.
I’m also an aspiring author and investor, God Willing, that’s committed to uplifting communities of color.
Through this show, my aim to foster thought provoking and engaging dialogue about race, cultural, and business, from my perspective, along with those of my guest.
Sponsors:
Dope Coffee: A lifestyle brand that pairs urban Black Culture with innovative product offerings in the coffee industry. We are not a coffee brand for Black people. We are a coffee brand that seeks to elevate Black culture through a lifestyle of premium coffee and candid conversation.
IRONBOUND Boxing: a fitness brand committed to sharing our love, passion, and appreciation for boxing within companies, organizations, and low-income communities. As a social enterprise, we proudly dedicate a significant percentage of our proceeds, to fund free boxing programs for inner-city youth and young adults.
Theme: The Truth About Entrepreneurship
Topic 1: My Entrepreneurial Journey
Fighting Mojo
The IRONBOUND Boxing Academy
IRONBOUND Boxing
Topic 2: Lessons Learned
Entrepreneurship is a story of growth
This shit is hard
Why I love it
Topic 3: The Future
25 years out
3 years out
1 year out
Conclusion: Start Now
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