Coffee with Yvonne

Buying Back the Block-Investing in Our Communities with Thomas G. Bolen III

In this episode of Coffee with Yvonne, we delve deep into the transformative power of real estate and community upliftment with the insightful Thomas G. Bolen III. As we wrap up our financial and investment series, Thomas, a seasoned commercial real estate investment broker, enlightens us on the nuances of transitioning from home-based businesses to brick-and-mortar success stories, the critical role of ownership in combating organized retail crime, and the profound impact of investing in our communities. 
Plus, don't miss the engaging discussion on the difference between economic development and gentrification, and why owning your property is more than just an investment—it's a statement of presence and power in your community. 
For inspiration and a masterclass on community reinvestment, tune in to this must-listen episode. 
(Also forgive any background noise you may hear in the episode...city living) 
Episode Chapters 
Intro: 00:00-03:33
What's the Brew: 03:37-11:53
Interview segment: 11:56-01:06:56
Closing: 01:06:58-01:08:32
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Coffee To-Go: Representation in Retail with Marissa K.

Introducing Coffee to Go, where we revisit past interviews featuring creatives and entrepreneurs changing the game in their industry. Joining me this week is Marissa K, the creative mind behind Target while Black and Retail while Black is making it her mission to bring awareness to Black-owned and founded brands from fashion to food.
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Chat with you soon... Okay byeeeeeee 

Bonus Episode: The Greenbook Experience: Connecting Travel to Culture with Karin Aaron

The Negro Motorist Green Book, created by Victor Hugo Green provided Black travelers a guide to safe places to visit while on the road and was published from 1936-1967. The new Green Book Experience is an online destination travel guide and booking service connecting users to Black historical sites and experiences as well as the multi-cultural communities that are part of that destination. 
This week, Ms. Karin Aaron, President and CEO of The Green Book Experience joins me for coffee to chat about how her team is connecting travel to culture through their work, and how visiting these destinations is helping to keep our stories alive. 
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Ask an Accountant: Tips and Tools for Managing your Small Business with Aaron Slaughter, CPA

You started the business...now what? Owning and running a business is more than meets the eye. One main area that trips up a lot of small business owners is finances. For many SMBs (small business owners), figuring out the right tools for tracking expenses to open a line of credit can be confusing, especially if you're a solopreneur. 
On this week's episode, Aaron Slaughter, CPA, joins me for coffee to chat about navigating the space- don't worry, you're doing great sweetie. 
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Getting,Securing, and Keeping the Bag with Jannette Stewart (Mom)

We be getting to the MONEY (everybody mad)
Coffee with Yvonne is back! For the FIRST episode of the new year, I sit down with my mom, an HR professional with over 30 years of experience (you can check the receipts), to chat about getting, securing, and keeping the bag; because we're all coming for our well-deserved compensation this year mmkay? 
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Bonus Episode: The Group Chat-2023 Wrap-Up with Jasmine Smith and Kourtney Pope

What happens when three marketers who (barely) survived Q4 get on the mic to discuss the past year's events? A lot...
In this week's episode (and the last episode of the year!) host Yvonne welcomes back content creator and social media strategist Jasmine Smith and her creative bestie and multi-hyphenate Kourtney Pope to the podcast. 
Oh...and there may or may not have been a little something in Yvonne's coffee...
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Chat with you soon (on January 16..). Okay byeeeeeee 

The Power of Makeup PT II: Beauty at any Age with Lianne Farbes

Eye cream, retinol, facemasks, anti-aging...the beauty industry, whether we want to admit it or not, impacts how we see ourselves. For many of us "elder millennials" our counters are full of products promising to keep our youthful glow intact, but it's time we face the inevitable...we're no longer in our twenties...our skincare needs have changed. 
This week, beauty OG Lianne Farbes (and the first person to give me a chance in marketing!) joins me for coffee to chat about the beauty of aging gracefully, how taking care of our bodies is just as important as our skin, and a few suggestions for how the beauty space can be more inclusive in its message. 
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The Plus Side of Fashion: Style, Influence, and Impact with Jaimee Rucker

The plus-size clothing industry has made strides in recent years but continues to be an underserved market in the industry from shopping in-store to the quality of products offered.
This week, creative multi-hyphenate and host of the podcast FashionMabe, Jaimee Rucker, joins me for coffee to have an honest chat about the challenges of being plus in the industry and how brands can connect with this sector of the market through curated messaging and authentic storytelling. 
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