The Game Was Never Just Basketball: Ramel “Smooth” Bradley on Faith, Food, Fashion and the Power of Ownership
From basketball captain to community builder, Ramel “Smooth” Bradley discusses faith, food, fashion, mentorship and the power of ownership.
Kim Petitt: Beyond Limitations, Beyond Fear, and Into Purpose
Kim Petitt shares her journey back to education, her pursuit of a doctorate, and how leadership, human dignity, research, and entrepreneurship can create lasting opportunities.
Jasmyne Bass on What Safety Really Takes
Jasmyne Bass, founder of The Weight of Wildflowers, discusses survivor advocacy, financial independence, housing stability, community accountability, and what meaningful support looks like beyond a crisis.
Terri Miller on Getting Hired Without Losing Yourself
Terri Miller joins Kourage & Kulture to discuss workplace bias, Black hair, career transitions, leadership, and how job seekers can pursue opportunities without losing their identity.
Shakir Robinson Wants More Than Campaign Promises
Shakir Robinson brings 26 years of youth work to a hard conversation about campaign promises, community ownership, and the support children need after election season ends.
Dirk LP: More Than Music — Building Independence, Changing the Narrative and Leaving a Legacy
Dirk LP goes beyond music in an exclusive Kourage & Kulture interview, exploring independent ownership, hip-hop, artificial intelligence, Black storytelling, fatherhood, and building a legacy that empowers the next generation…
Before the Bell Rings
Before the first school bell rings, a child's education is already underway. Early childhood educator Tracie Hibbler's journey reminds us why family, literacy, identity, and curiosity matter from the very…
Anita Ekweaga: Build the System Before You Automate the Chaos
Anita Ekweaga speaks with Kourage & Kulture about building clear business systems, automating the right tasks, reducing operational chaos, and connecting Black entrepreneurs across Africa and the United States through…
Crystal Spellman on Building a Business Ready to Deliver
Crystal Spellman explains how Black entrepreneurs can prepare for bigger contracts through clear business systems, cash-flow planning, and the right certifications—and why knowing when to partner or pass can protect…
Build the Community Before You Chase the Crowd
Esther Oguileke explains why real business growth comes from community, follow-up, trust and showing up consistently—not just chasing likes, views and follower counts.