Disruption Now – Page 4 – Disruption Now

12May 2021 by admin No Comments

Onaje Henderson, Who Determines Art Value?

[vidseo id="24041" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"You initially buy what you like, what speaks to you. Art is one of the last few things where it is all about how it effects you." ZuCot Gallery the largest African-American owned fine art gallery in the Southeast. ZuCot’s mission is to promote original works of art by living African American artists and provide both novice and seasoned collectors with meaningful and unique services that enhance the art collecting experience. After earning his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tuskegee University, Onaje M. Henderson began his corporate career with one of the “big five” consulting firms working with major communication and hi tech companies across the country. O.M. Henderson cultivated his professional training within arts through soaking up his fathers’ (Artist, Aaron F. Henderson)…

05May 2021 by admin No Comments

Damian Hoskins The Creative Economy

Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Education

[vidseo id="23858" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!I have never had a kid from the Inner city tell me that, not because they wouldn't be interested in it but because they don't know it exists. That is really where that exposure part comes from. Damian Hoskins is the General Manager of Elementz an organization focused on providing hope and catalyzing change for the young people in the urban core through hip-hop culture. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered.BOOK ROB AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKERMORE WAYS TO WATCH

28Apr 2021 by admin No Comments

Jabari Johnson: The Power of Vision

Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Entrepreneurship

[vidseo id="23419" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!One way to guarantee failure is to not do anything. Anything not attempted is a failure and, if you don’t achieve success, you at least have gained a learning experience.In 2014, Jabari had the idea for a genre amplification company and launched COLORS Worldwide, Inc., an ecosystem designed to incorporate multiple underserved genres through live events, festivals, and content creation. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered.BOOK ROB AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKERMORE WAYS TO WATCH

21Apr 2021 by admin No Comments

Ryan Wilson: Community Builder

Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Entrepreneurship

[vidseo id="23205" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!A lot of arguments are made to discourage folks from getting in the game.Ryan Wilson is the Co-Founder and CEO of TGS Holdings, a consumer lifestyle and hospitality company based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company’s holdings consist of The Gathering Spot, a private membership club; and A3C, a music, tech, and ﬁlm conference and festival.At the age of 24, Ryan and his business partner, TK Petersen, raised private capital from investors to open their ﬁrst Gathering Spot location in Atlanta. The club has established itself as a home for creatives, business professionals, and entrepreneurs and regularly hosts notable and culturally impactful events. Ryan recently opened the second Gathering Spot location in Washington D.C. Responsible for the company’s overall management and strategic vision across all…

07Apr 2021 by admin No Comments

Dr. Jade Hilton: Disrupting Racial Disparities in Health

Disrupt, Disruption Now, Featured, Finance, Leadership

[vidseo id="21297" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"Your zip code is a more important determinant of health than your genetic code."Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton Buchholz was born the middle of three girls in the rural town of Little Africa, South Carolina. Following a family tragedy, at the tender age of 8 years old, she told her mom she wanted to be a doctor. From that day forward her mother called her “Dr. Hilton.” She attributes her entire career and the success that followed to that small gesture. Dr. Jade Hilton is the cofounder of Goodstock Consulting, which is rooted in addressing racial health disparities. Their mission is to “truly connect the grassroots to the grass tops.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast…

31Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Manny Lacher: Collaborate and Elevate

Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Education, Featured

[vidseo id="23100" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!"If you go to the very top, all my mentors are in all industries at the end of the day."Manny has had the opportunity to work with brands and mentors to hone and develop skills in brand management & growth, sponsorship consulting, retail development, strategic planning, account management and brand activation – across a diverse portfolio of categories including: Technology, professional sports, sporting goods, financial services & insurance, retail, tourism, telecommunication, food industry, and health/medical Industry. Manny enjoys helping others find purpose in their work.Manny Lacher is the founder of Collaborate and Elevate Platform.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has…

24Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Tamika Mallory: Unbossed and Unbought

Disrupt, Disruption Now, Featured, Politics

[vidseo id="20882" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!There's nothing that anyone of us can do to assure that our loved ones and even ourselves are not victims of violent acts, victims of police brutality, victims of continuous oppression that we face as people of color, particularly black people.Tamika Mallory is a nationally recognized civil rights activist and seasoned community organizer. She served as the youngest ever Executive Director of the National Action Network under Reverend Al Sharpton. Mallory was the co-chair of the Women’s March on Washington, the largest single-day demonstration in US history. She most recently gave what has been dubbed “the speech of a generation” – State of Emergency in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. She was recently on the Grammys and has a new book State of Emergency. Her new elevation has also attracted new critics, we address all of this.In this Episode you will learnWhy we need to change the narrative about black leaders and wealth.How listening to collective critics can destroy you.Where the…

17Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Monique Woodard: Demographics is Destiny

Disrupt, Disruption Now, Entrepreneurship, Technology

HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!Entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder Monique Woodard has been disrupting the tech ecosystem since 1999. Now she is on a mission to create more inclusive innovation economies.In this episode you will learnWhy an investor super-power should be the ability to recognize founder talent with non-traditional backgrounds.What cities can do to build inclusive economies.Why Venture Capitalists should be pissed off about income inequality.An emerging West Coast digital media company that could be larger than Disney.CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner of DN Media Agency, a full-service digital marketing and research company. He has appeared on MSNBC, America this Week, and is a weekly contributor to Roland Martin Unfiltered.BOOK ROB AS A KEYNOTE SPEAKERMORE WAYS…

10Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Kristina Smith-Newton: Representation Matters

Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Education, Featured

[vidseo id="20676" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!I could use my tech skills for good.Less than 1 percent of all U.S. engineering bachelor's degrees go to African-American women. As a Black Woman, Kristian Newton has experienced doubt and isolation due to lack of representation, mentorship, and upward mobility opportunities; it's why she is committed to changing the statistics for Black and Brown girls in STEAM pathways. These statistics must change, and that is where HYPE comes in. HYPE is about more than just teaching girls how to code. It is providing hope, leaving a legacy, and doing our part to make sure that our future is better than our past.About GethypeIn 2015, less than 1 percent of all U.S. engineering bachelor's degrees went to African-American women. Of the 106,658 engineering bachelor's degrees…

03Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Judas and Black Messiah: Addressing Our Historical Trauma

Art, Community, Disrupt, Disruption Now, Education, Entrepreneurship, Featured, Politics

[vidseo id="20545" ]HOSTED BY ROB RICHARDSONShare This!War is politics with bloodshed. Judas and the Black Messiah is an important film to watch to really understand the level of mistrust between law enforcement and the black community. We examine the movie and what we can take away from it in this current climate.In this Episode you will learnThe issue with Black Lives Matter and law enforcement is not new but a continuous cycle.How the FBI infiltrated black leadership organizations to divide and conquer.How the media perpetuates a false equivalence and narrative with organizations like the Black panthers.How these movies are traumatic for black and brown people and how we should address it. CONNECT WITH THE HOSTROB RICHARDSONEntrepreneur & Keynote SpeakerRob Richardson is the host of disruption Now Podcast and the owner…