Podcasts by The Black Vibrations

SZN3 E14: SZN FINALE w/ Ken Wabibi of Jack of All Spades from 2022-09-16T09:12:54

For our SZN FINALE, Gi and Taaj visit Ken Wabibi from Jack of All Spades Podcast at Charlotte's own UpScaleStudios. The group talk about being part of community based podcasts, how Ken channels ...

S3 E13: TwinNation from 2022-09-09T21:55:58

Identical twins Tae + Won Benjamin AKA TwinNation stop by the show to talk about their journey, how their attitude towards life brings infinite good energy, and the story on how they ended up perfo...

S3 E12: Charlotte Real Estate Talk with Brad and Jordan from 2022-09-09T12:38:09

Charlotte Real Estate pros. Brad Hicks and Jordan Caldwell join the show to talk through the realities of working in Real Estate, how their passions shine through their work, and of course tips ...

S3 E11: Shad B MYM from 2022-09-02T01:00

For our next guest we got the opportunity to interview Shad B, Owner of Mind Your Money, a Non Profit Financial Education Platform. Now living in Orlando, new father Shad and the crew talk throu...

S3 E10: Sunni T. Connor from 2022-08-26T11:44:08

For Episode 10 our guest is Cali-based Author, Motivational Speaker, and Entrepreneur: Sunni T. Connor. We chat through her DMV origins, what motivates her, and how she used her words to jump st...

S3 E9: UFO Baby from 2022-08-19T02:25:33

Gi, Taaj, and Manny get to sit down with Recording Artist/Rapper Cameron Butler AKA UFO Baby. The group talks about his journey to finding music, his recent performances including the very first...

S3 E8: aBlacktv from 2022-08-19T02:16:57

Gi and Taaj sit down with artist, entrepreneur, and world travel Brandon, who is the man behind ABlackTV. The show covers what it's like traveling the world solo, living life on your own terms, ...

S3 E7: Deston: Serial Entrepreneur from 2022-08-12T00:50:26

For Episode Lucky Number 7 we invited one of our favorite Entrepreneurs (whom we do business with regularly) who truly defines his success from the work he puts in. We had a pleasure catching up...

S3 E6: Makeda Iroquois from 2022-08-05T01:29:21

For Episode 6 we invited the highly in-demand, vibe inducing, soul touching artist, the one and only: Makeda Iroquois. 

Makeda talks about connecting with GI via a live performance, ...

S3 E5: Peo Productions from 2022-07-29T01:20:50

We were more than ecstatic to welcome Christian Wilson, the man behind PEO Productions which stands for “Positive Energy Only.” We talk to Christian about the rise of his photography/videography...

S3 E4: The Zen Room from 2022-07-22T01:26:48

For a few select episodes this season we got to set up our interview at our guest’s choice of location. For episode four, we tapped in with Iesha, Owner of The Zen Room right here in Charlotte. ...

S3 E3: Fee's Focus Jewels from 2022-07-14T13:15:22

SZN III continues this week with a long overdue guest! After working with this talented entrepreneur on several pop ups over the last two years, we finally got her to come by the show. Hit play ...

S3 E2: Ashleigh Gilliam: Black Filmmaker from 2022-07-07T04:01:07

For our second episode this season we welcome black female filmmaker: Ashleigh Gilliam.

Gi and the Gastonia, NC  native talk about so much including what it’s like going to school at...

S3 E1: The Vxbes from 2022-07-01T12:12:53

Your podcast's favorite podcast is BACK with our SZNIII premiere featuring the eclectic and talented CXLV aka BigVXBE aka Chris. We got the chance to invade his creative space and talk about all...

S2 Bonus Episode: TheFirm from 2021-09-25T02:28:46

Gi, Taaj, and Manny got to talk to TheFirm Music group on the day before their Sincerely Yours EP dropped this passed summer. This episode from the vault covers the formation of the group, some ...

S2 Bonus Episode: Raising Resilience from 2021-09-25T02:28:31

Executive Producer Manny Stackks sits down with Co-Founder of Raising Resilience, Whitney. They talk about her upbringings in Burlington, NC, her experience in the mental health field, and what ...

S2 Bonus Episode: Analisa Wade from 2021-09-25T02:25:42

Gi welcomes the eclectic and talented Analisa Wade on to the show to talk about her transition from corporate to running her own agency, her passions outside of the marketing world, and why locs...

S2 E12: PHAZE GAWD from 2021-08-28T03:48:55

For our SEASON FINALE, EP Manny Stackks sits down with a Queen City LEGEND, PHAZE GAWD, (@phazegawd704 ) for another installment in his Blac...

S2 E11: Coach Kev & ALPHA FITNESS from 2021-08-28T03:41:33

Continuing his Black KANGS series, Executive Producer Manny Stackks sits down with Certified Personal Trainer & Entrepreneur: COACH KEV. ⁠⁠(@c...

S2 E10: MO C, The Resident Renaissance Man from 2021-08-28T03:38:18

For the first talk in his Black KANGS series, Executive Producer Manny Stackks sits down with recent college graduate and up and coming NC Rapper, MO C. (Listen

S2 E9: Dejah's Diary from 2021-06-26T14:02

Lifestyle + Fashion Content Creator Dejah of Dejah’s Diary stops by the show to put us on game on how to rule the social media game. They touch on making money without having millions of followers,...

S2 E8: Taaj Ameer from 2021-06-26T14:01

Gi sits down and gets personal with our very own Sound Engineer and Producer, Taaj Ameer. The power couple discuss how they met, the progress of our show, and how Taaj tackles the phenomena that is...

S2 E7: The Wintons Sisters from 2021-06-26T14:00

Gi and fellow West Charlotte natives, Jada and Jasmine, break down how they each started their own businesses, the different avenues to entrepreneurship, and being each other’s greatest support sys...

S2 E6: Taylor Siblings from 2021-05-22T14:02

Chris and Brittani Taylor talk with Gi about the Charlotte art scene and sibling gratitude on this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theblackvibrations/message Support thi...

S2 E5: The Ohmazing Ohavia from 2021-05-22T14:01

Gi and local CLT host Ohavia Phillips chat about the media lifestyle, ethnic backgrounds, and love for activism. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theblackvibrations/message Suppor...

S2 E4- AnthonyShequell LLC from 2021-05-22T14:00

Gi sits down with up and coming clothing brand AnthonyShequell on how they got started, HBCU life, and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theblackvibrations/message Support th...

S2 E3 - Jett, Higher Quality Clothing CEO from 2021-04-24T14:04

For the last episode in our first batch of Season 2 we welcome Co-Owner Higher Quality Clothing and Listen

S2 E2 - Francis Castillo, CEO of DreamU from 2021-04-24T14:02

For our second episode this season we sit down with Entrepreneur, Life Coach, and Author: Francis Castillo. Gi and Francis talk ab...

S2 E1 - The Affiliated Experience from 2021-04-24T14:00

The Black Vibrations Podcast is BYKE with Season 2! We kick off the season with onsite coverage of The First Annual Affiliated Experience (4.9-4.11). The Experience kicked off with an intimate s...

Ep. 14- JazArt Studio from 2021-02-27T17:00

Gi sits down and catches up with an old high school friend. Local resin artist, Jasmyn provides insight on her craft and how she has transitioned it into a business. --- Send in a voice message...

Ep. 13: Shaded Media from 2021-02-27T17:00

Gi discusses an assortment of business ventures that Eugene Bennett the owner/operator of Shaded Media, LLC has to offer. They met in such an organic way so she had to have him on to talk about his...

Ep 12: The Guys from 2021-01-30T15:05

Gi spends time closing the season with an all exclusive interview for some of the vendors that the TBV crew met at the first NC On Scene Pop Up. This gives a little bit more in depth of what each e...

Ep. 11 NC On Scene Recap from 2021-01-30T15:03

Gi, Taaj, and Manny have a roundtable discussion about the events that took place at the NC On Scene pop up shop in December. The crew also reflects about how great the season has been and what it ...

Ep 10- NC On Scene Pop Up 12/19 from 2021-01-30T15:00

These are the live interviews from the NC On Scene Pop Up Shop in December. Gi interviews vendors and vibe with the scene. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theblackvibrations/mess...

Ep. 9: Ascent of Heaven Candles- Boos in Business from 2020-12-26T15:00

Power couple Kenyah and Brycen join Gi on this episode to talk about their new and intimate business, their relationship, and ultimately how to monetize with a partner. --- Send in a voice messa...

Ep. 8: Don’t Worry about Julio Sweetheart from 2020-12-26T15:00

Julio, owner of Trap Panda Clothing LLC, interviews with Gi discussing the brand and how it started. Other topics include but not limited to, the struggle, fatherhood and even personal growth in Ju...

Ep 7: Cash Tatts- A Master of His Craft from 2020-12-26T15:00

Gi chops it up with Charlotte tattoo artist, Cash. The discussion covers the past, present, and future for what has made and will make Cash an even greater artist and entrepreneur in his other busi...

Ep 6: NC On Scene Pop Up 11/14 Part Three from 2020-11-28T15:00

Listen to Gi interview the Founder of NCONSCENE NETWORKING HUB: PAIGE. Gi also raps with her team on how the event went and its effect on the Charlotte community.

Manny - Cont...

Ep 5: NC On Scene Pop Up 11/14 Part Two from 2020-11-28T15:00

Listen to Gi talk to vendors at @nconscene’s Vendor Pop Up Shop on 11/14/2020.  Part 2 features the vendors: @minkmeout_bysasha, @shoptheapothecaryco, @crumcopremiumproducts, @twisted_tastebytee, ...

Ep 4: NC On Scene Pop Up 11/14 Part One from 2020-11-28T15:00

Listen to Gi talk to vendors at @nconscene’s Vendor Pop Up Shop on 11/14/2020. 

Part 1 features the vendors: @checkedin__, @fitfreshapparel, @perfectpicnictable, @affilia...

Ep 3- Paint Can Papi is OUT HERE! from 2020-10-10T14:03

Rock Hill, SC native and former USC football player Garrison Gist joins Gi as they talk about navigating the world as an artist, using social media to your advantage, and how the Black Lives Matter...

Ep 2 - The Wonderful Life of Bax, A Jack of All Trades from 2020-10-10T14:02

Raleigh native and Jack of All Trades, BAX joins us on our second episode. Gi and Bax talk about the reality of pursuing your passion, the NBA, and diversifying yourself and your income. Bax is a m...

Ep 1 - Inaugural Episode ft. PRETTYNPRESSED from 2020-10-10T14:00

For our very first episode, we invited the CEO of Charlotte-based nail company, PRETTYNPRESSED, to be our inaugural guest. Gi and Jillian talk about topics such as educating your consumer base, run...