In this powerful roundtable episode of The Build Black Show, the crew steps away from guest interviews to tackle one of the most controversial conversations happening in America.

Following the latest news surrounding the Election Assistance Commission, we explore what voting means today, whether elections can still create meaningful change, and why some entrepreneurs believe building businesses may have a greater long-term impact than political participation.

Inside this episode we discuss:

• Should Black America continue voting?

• Is refusing to vote a legitimate form of protest?

• Are economic boycotts more powerful than political ones?

• Does business ownership create more freedom than politics?

• Can entrepreneurship shift communities faster than elections?

• What role should the next generation play in shaping the future?

This isn't about telling you what to believe.

It's about asking the difficult questions most people avoid.

Whether you believe voting is essential, think the system is broken, or simply want to hear thoughtful perspectives from successful Black entrepreneurs, this episode will challenge your assumptions.

The Build Black Show is where Black entrepreneurs, founders, creators, investors and business leaders come together to discuss ownership, media authority, wealth creation, culture, and economic empowerment.

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Latavious opens up about the people and lessons that shaped him, including the role his grandmother played in helping him become the man he is today. He talks about leading with love, staying grounded through the journey, and why so many people block their own blessings before they even get started.

This episode is bigger than football. It is about belief, discipline, purpose, family, legacy, business growth, entrepreneurship, and refusing to gatekeep yourself from the life you were called to live.

For Black entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, small business owners, founders, and dreamers, this conversation is a reminder to stop shrinking, stop waiting for permission, and start walking fully in what is already inside of you.

The Build Black Show is where ownership, business growth, visibility, media authority, branding, leadership, and legacy meet real stories from people building something meaningful.

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In this powerful conversation, Tai opens up about his rough upbringing, the mindset shift that changed his character, and the determination that helped him fight his way into a breakthrough opportunity at an Orlando news station. But his story does not stop with survival. It becomes a blueprint for discipline, business growth, media authority, community impact, and giving back.

Tai shares how fitness became more than training bodies. It became a way to build confidence, leadership, structure, and character — especially for young people who need positive examples and real support.

This episode is for Black entrepreneurs, small business owners, founders, creators, trainers, coaches, and anyone building something from the ground up while becoming the person their purpose requires.

Listen now for a real conversation about mindset, ownership, business, discipline, purpose, and building a life that gives back.

The Build Black Show is hosted by Coach Swan Simpson and spotlights Black entrepreneurs, business owners, founders, creators, and leaders building ownership, visibility, wealth, and media authority.

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Jawad is not just talking about the game from the sidelines. He is already involved in team ownership, giving him real insight into what it takes to build, support, and grow a football organization. In this episode, Coach Swan and company talk with Jawad about his journey, his connection to Orlando football, his vision for working in and around the NFL, and why ownership in sports can open doors most people never get close to.

This conversation goes beyond football. It is about ambition, access, relationships, business strategy, and understanding that ownership can start before the world recognizes your name. Jawad’s story is a reminder that you do not have to wait until you are a billionaire to start building in the business of sports. You can start with vision, discipline, relationships, and the courage to get in the game.

If you are an entrepreneur, athlete, creator, business owner, sports fan, or someone trying to build your way into bigger rooms, this episode will give you something to think about.

The Build Black Show highlights entrepreneurs, creators, founders, and visionaries who are building ownership, authority, and legacy through business, media, sports, culture, and community.

Watch the full episode and subscribe for more conversations about Black entrepreneurship, business growth, ownership, media authority, branding, wealth-building, and the power of building Black.

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In Episode 12 of The Build Black Show, Coach Swan Simpson & the crew sit down with the owners of Soulicious Vegan Kitchen, a vegan soul food restaurant built on faith, marriage, health, and service.

Tiffany shares how her own health challenges pushed her toward a more natural and holistic lifestyle, eventually leading her to plant-based eating and the creation of Soulicious Vegan Kitchen. Her husband shares why he left his job to help support his wife’s dream and build the vision with her.

This episode is a real conversation about the challenges of restaurant ownership, the power of faith in God, building a business as husband and wife, and using food as a way to serve the community.

Perfect for entrepreneurs, restaurant owners, faith-driven founders, married couples in business, vegan food lovers, and anyone building something from purpose.

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The Lost Episode: We Almost Changed The Name… Then Gave The Community Free Shares in the company.

In Episode 11 of The Build Black Show, we take you inside a raw, behind-the-scenes conversation that almost changed the future of Black On Demand TV.

At the time of this recording, we were seriously considering a new name — Fan Fuel TV — as we discussed building a Black-owned tech company, launching a mobile app, and giving the community access to free shares. But after more strategy, reflection, and respect for the audience we’ve already built on Roku and Amazon Fire TV, we made the decision to keep the name Black On Demand TV and move forward with the Black On Demand Mobile App.

We’re sharing this lost episode ahead of our Juneteenth launch because it captures the real founder journey: the ideas, the pivots, the debates, and the mission behind creating a platform that our community can help grow, support, and own.

This is not just an episode about a name change. It’s about ownership, media, technology, and building something bigger than content.

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Black women are among the most influential consumers, entrepreneurs, voters, and culture creators in America. So why does it sometimes feel like collaboration is harder than it should be?

In this powerful episode of The Build Black Show, we tackle a difficult but necessary conversation about unity, support, leadership, and the relationships Black women have with one another. We discuss why some women feel unsupported, why competition often replaces collaboration, and how that impacts businesses, families, communities, and legacy building.

More importantly, we focus on solutions.

From entrepreneurship and networking to mentorship and community building, we explore practical ways Black women can leverage their collective power to create stronger businesses, stronger families, and stronger communities. We also discuss the role Black men have played in supporting the growth of Black On Demand TV and The Build Black Show and what true partnership looks like moving forward.

This episode isn't about blame. It's about accountability, healing, ownership, and building something greater together.

The conversation is honest. The solutions are actionable. The future is ours to build.

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In Episode 9 of The Build Black Show, we sit down with Chef Andre Combs for one of the wildest and most inspiring comeback stories we’ve ever heard.

Before becoming a successful restaurant owner and entrepreneur, Andre was connected to cartel life, got caught, went to prison, and eventually found himself homeless with no clear direction and very limited resources. But instead of folding under pressure, he used resourcefulness, discipline, and unconventional strategies — including leveraging Klarna during difficult times — to help rebuild his life and scale toward a million-dollar restaurant brand.

This episode dives into:

• surviving prison and homelessness
• rebuilding after losing everything
• the mindset shift from survival mode to business owner
• using creative financing and leverage to build a brand
• entrepreneurship, discipline, and second chances
• restaurant business lessons
• turning pain into purpose
• overcoming setbacks and creating legacy

This is not a story about glorifying street life.

It’s a story about transformation, accountability, resilience, and learning how to build something bigger than your past.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, broke, overlooked, or counted out, this conversation will challenge the way you think about business, survival, and what’s possible when you refuse to quit.

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In Episode 8 of Build Black Show, we're gathered around the fire pit having the real conversation: this isn't just about hair. This is about who controls the narrative, who profits from Black culture, and why ownership — of media, of beauty brands, of the stories we tell about ourselves — is not optional. It's survival.

The afro doesn't need a rebrand. It doesn't need a new name. It doesn't need Vogue's validation. It needed us — and we built entire movements around it without their permission.

We break down why letting mainstream fashion media define Black beauty on their terms is a slow leak in the foundation. We talk about what it looks like to build the infrastructure so that the next Tracee Ellis Ross moment doesn't just become a Twitter moment — it becomes a business decision.

Own your media. Own your products. Own your story.

Because the moment you let someone else name your crown, you've already handed them the throne.

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New episodes every week. Build Black Show — by us, for us, about everything they keep trying to take.

Leo opens up about growing up in the streets, living reckless, and nearly becoming another lost story. But everything changed when Samara entered his life and challenged him to become a better man, husband, and leader.

Together, they turned pain into purpose by creating an organization dedicated to helping fatherless children, abused families, and underserved communities find guidance, healing, and hope.

This episode dives into:

• Overcoming street life and destructive cycles
• The impact of strong women and strong partnerships
• Fatherhood, mentorship, and legacy building
• Healing trauma within families and communities
• Why Black leadership and community support matter now more than ever

This is more than a redemption story.

It’s a blueprint for transformation, accountability, and rebuilding the village.

If you care about Black family empowerment, mentorship, community healing, leadership, and generational impact — this episode is a must-listen.

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In Episode 6 of The Build Black Show, we uncover little-known Black history moments that directly connect to what’s happening today—especially around voting rights, systemic power shifts, and Black economic progress.

With recent developments raising concerns about access, representation, and long-term impact, this episode dives into the patterns that continue to shape our reality.

You’ll learn:

• Hidden Black history events rarely taught in schools
• The connection between past voting rights struggles and current events
• How systemic decisions impact Black wealth, ownership, and opportunity
• Why understanding history is critical to protecting the future

If you care about Black wealth, ownership, financial literacy, community empowerment, and legacy building, this episode is essential listening.

This isn’t just history—it’s strategy.

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On Episode 5 of The Build Black Show, media personality and historical preservationist Renee Gilmore breaks down the urgent need for self-reliance, strategic coalition building, and economic unity.

This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a blueprint for sustaining Black wealth and preserving legacy in a rapidly shifting America.

“They’re rewriting history… are we prepared to protect our wealth?”

Renee Gilmore reveals why self-reliance and economic unity are no longer optional—they’re survival strategies

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