Season 1

Build Your Fort Podcast Season One Wrap-up w/ Lentheus Chaney
Feb. 17, 2022

Build Your Fort Podcast Season One Wrap-up w/ Lentheus Chaney

Growth requires you to take an honest look at where you are today, make necessary adjustments and prepare for the next level regardless of what others may think. I am grateful, humbled and honored to have had the opportunity ...
Head Goddess In Charge w/ Loreal Banks
Jan. 26, 2022

Head Goddess In Charge w/ Loreal Banks

Imagine finding out, as an adult, that you have siblings that grew up just a couple blocks away and you never knew they existed! That’s what happened to me a few short years ago when Loreal Banks and Christina Chaney were introduced to me as my sisters.  I have the pleasure of having Loreal, …
Brown Hands Matter w/ Rosalynn Daniels
Jan. 19, 2022

Brown Hands Matter w/ Rosalynn Daniels

Lifestyle personality and content creator, Rosalynn Daniels, is a wife and mom of three who is following her dreams. Acknowledging the absence of digital creators who looked like her, Rosalynn founded her company, Brown Hands Media, as a means to take control of her brand and make a difference. He…
Overcoming The Imposter w/ Kelli Kelley
Jan. 12, 2022

Overcoming The Imposter w/ Kelli Kelley

Kelli Kelley is a multi-talented entrepreneur, wife and mother of two. She started her career in the fashion and beauty industry and eventually found her niche in digital marketing at the helm of her own Digital Marketing Agency. Join us for a real and open discussion about business, life lessons,…
Conversations With A Nappstar w/ Melissa Roche
Jan. 5, 2022

Conversations With A Nappstar w/ Melissa Roche

Melissa and her Annette Roche grew up helping their mother do hair – initially at home and then in her African braid shop. Their entrepreneurial drive came from those formative years that has now blossomed into a million dollar brand that the two co-founded more that 10 years ago. Listening as Meli…
Mad Lucrative Collaboration w/ Michael Magnedo Crawford
Dec. 29, 2021

Mad Lucrative Collaboration w/ Michael Magnedo Crawford

In this episode on Build Your Fort Podcast, I wrap up 2021 with a lively conversation between myself and Michael Crawford, host of the Mad Lucrative Podcast. Mike, also know as Magnedo or Nedo in the music industry, is a Grammy award winning music producer, husband and proud father of two little gi…
MAN.MUSE.MAGIC w/ Victor Jackson
Dec. 15, 2021

MAN.MUSE.MAGIC w/ Victor Jackson

As with many musicians, Victor Jackson pores his entire soul into his music.  After loosing his brother, enduring a bad breakup, and the pandemic, Victor is living authentically in life and through the songs on his current EP, MAN.MUSE.MAGIC.  Join us for  conversation about family, God's love and …
Trauma, Healing & Soulaudacity w/ Ivory Shields
Dec. 8, 2021

Trauma, Healing & Soulaudacity w/ Ivory Shields

After working full-time as a therapist and actress, Ivory Shields dedicated herself to her own personal healing and in the process found her purpose in helping others heal from their traumas. Ivory assists with breaking through the boundaries that are limiting people and get them ready to leave the…
Look Good Live Well w/ Ariane Turner
Dec. 1, 2021

Look Good Live Well w/ Ariane Turner

Ariane Turner is a skincare expert, educator and self proclaimed wellness junkie with more than 20 years in the beauty industry. She spent much of that time on set as a makeup artist for major productions and tended to the skin issues of her clients. When all studio productions were shut down this …
Real Life Transitions w/ Lauren Williams
Nov. 17, 2021

Real Life Transitions w/ Lauren Williams

Lauren Williams is a multi-faceted mom, influencer, eCommerce business owner and talent manager who has transformed her career from assistant to executive. Growing up as the granddaughter of civil rights legend Hosea Williams, Lauren has stood in the room and sat at the table with many of the great…
This Chick Knows Beer w/ Jen Price
Nov. 10, 2021

This Chick Knows Beer w/ Jen Price

Jen Price is the founder and owner of The Atlanta Beer Boutique and Crafted For Action, the first hybrid craft beer conference focused on women and people of color. As Jen prepared for the opening of her first brick and mortar retail space, the nation went on lock-down. She was forced to pivot, ret…
Bat-Ish Crazy! w/ Nick Nelson
Nov. 3, 2021

Bat-Ish Crazy! w/ Nick Nelson

Starting over is never easy but Nick Nelson, founder of The Brandprenuer Agency, made it look as if it was. Nick ended one career and started another helping remarkable people of color stand out and realize their personal brand in a way they have never before. He's dang good at it too! Listen in, b…
Divinely Guided Branding w/ Shehawnee Prescod
Oct. 27, 2021

Divinely Guided Branding w/ Shehawnee Prescod

As founder of Earth Angel PR and Branding Agency, Shehawnee Prescod has become an expert in the corporate marketing, branding and publicity space. With multiple high level projects under her belt, Shehawnee has not only seen a gradual shift in the marketplace but has also felt an internal shift in …
Perseverance, Pricing and The Power of NO w/ Mike D
Oct. 20, 2021

Perseverance, Pricing and The Power of NO w/ Mike D

Mike D is more than a photographer. In addition to being an expert behind the lens, Mike has a knack for marketing and branding and a passion for people. The connection he has with his clients is evident in his work and keeps him in high demand. Mike had little experience as a photographer when he…
Debt and the Financial Detox w/ Lana William
Oct. 13, 2021

Debt and the Financial Detox w/ Lana William

Personal finance coach, Lana William, walked away from corporate life in exchange for work life balance and to do the work she truly loves on her own terms. With 30 years of financial expertise and successful money management solutions, Lana shares her history growing up in a fiscally disciplined f…
Mental Health is Inner Wealth w/ David McCullar
Oct. 6, 2021

Mental Health is Inner Wealth w/ David McCullar

David McCullar knew at a very young age that he didn’t want to work for anyone. He didn't quite know the literal term for it as a kid, but his father explained that what he wished for was to be an entrepreneur.  Life happened and David experienced panic attacks. He was then on a quest to find a rem…
My Sister's Keeper w/ Cher'Don Reynolds
Sept. 29, 2021

My Sister's Keeper w/ Cher'Don Reynolds

Cher’Don Reynolds is a mother, wife, SheEO of her destiny and founder of She Prints It.  Cher'Don shares her story of realizing her calling to support women and how she is creating a legacy for her children. A winner of multiple grant/pitch competitions, Cher'Don has created a grant program to help…
Organic Transitions w/ Kenzie Perry
Sept. 22, 2021

Organic Transitions w/ Kenzie Perry

Award winning interior designer, Kenzie Perry, has built a career transforming residential, hospitality and commercial spaces. He took a leap of faith into entrepreneurship during the national lock-down and hasn't looked back. Overcoming fear of the unknown, Kenzie bet on his talent which lead to a…
Do What You Love w/ Jason
Sept. 15, 2021

Do What You Love w/ Jason "Jahah" Berry

Independent Artist, Singer, Musician, Producer and most importantly father; Jason "Jahah' Berry joins Build Your Fort Podcast today. He speaks on living out his dreams as an artist, his love for R&B and holding down a 9-5 while raising two young boys and being a good husband.
Unapologetically Authentic w/ Ashley Cockrell
Sept. 15, 2021

Unapologetically Authentic w/ Ashley Cockrell

Today's special guest is Ashley Cockrell. She is a full-time Nurse Practitioner and lifestyle blogger of MyLivingSpree.com. Ashley shares her story of surviving a dark time in her life, how she has healed and why she continues her mission to help other women live their best life.