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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