Garrick Dixon is a multifaceted talent—comedian, entrepreneur, and master barber—whose journey from a basement barbershop in Maryland to national television exemplifies hustle and creativity. Starting his barbering career at just 12 years old, ...

Rayquan Smith, known as the "King of NIL," is a multi-sport athlete and entrepreneur who made waves in college athletics through his strategic approach to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. A former football player and track athlete at Norf...

Born and raised in the South Bronx during Hip Hop’s golden era, Earl Lugo got his start in the culture through graffiti, DJing, and breakdancing. A true Hip Hop pioneer, he evolved from spinning records as DJ EZL to becoming a major force behin...

Aaliyah Duah is a 20-year-old recent HBCU graduate who founded Financial Revolution, a company dedicated to financial literacy. She is also a published author, an investor, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She has received numer...

Travis Jones is the founder of SW3 Sports, an organization dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential both on and off the field. With over a decade of coaching experience, Travis is passionate about empowering athletes to unlock t...

Robin L. Brown, owner of Robin Laura Events, turned a personal challenge into a thriving business. After struggling to find the perfect venue for a dinner party, Robin used her 17 years of expertise in retail operations to transform her small N...

Ayanna McMullen is a Community Builder, Broker & Believer.  In her roles as a Professional Organizer, Business Support Strategist, Community Engagement Strategist, Educator and Social Entrepreneur, Ayanna’s superpower is igniting indiv...

Nadia Greene is a native of Richmond, Virginia. She recently graduated from Georgetown University, where she obtained her M.A. in Communication, Culture, and Technology and developed an interest in strategic communications and corporate social ...

Lara Figures is a trailblazing Real Estate Developer with a deep-seated passion for supporting unhoused individuals. With a career dedicated to transforming urban landscapes, she has been instrumental in developing innovative housing solutions ...

Don’t miss this week’s episode of Malik’s First Job Podcast, featuring Real Estate Developer Lara Figures of  UrbanRiseBuilders. New episode drops on Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Available on YouTube and all streamin...

Isaiah King is the founder of 1 Motion Apparel. He is a recent graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, VA, and will be playing football at Elizabeth City State University this fall.  He has been in business for o...

Brendan Brown is a motivational speaker and podcaster who began at age 14.  He found his niche in self-improvement in early 2021, expanded his podcast in video format to YouTube and Spotify in 2022.  He rebranded the name from "Brenda...

DAYMOND JOHNDaymond John is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and television personality, best known as the founder and CEO of the urban fashion brand FUBU (For Us, By Us). He started FUBU with childhood friends, J. Alexander Mar...

5 Key Lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! By Robert Kiyosaki. Links to purchase:Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money...

Introducing youth entrepreneurs Michael Wu and Alex Wu!! Michael Wu, who is 9 years old, creates abstract fluid art on canvas using acrylic paints. He loves experimenting with ways to paint.  For example, he enjoys using...

Meet Youth Entrepreneur Evie of Abstract Impact.  She is a 9-year-old artist on a mission to bring unique, one-of-a-kind abstract paintings and prints to all of you.Through selling her artwork, she is not just creating beautiful pieces, bu...

Meet Ahkira Haskins of Ahkirations. She is a 13-year-old entrepreneur, who makes reverse tie dye clothing. She has been in business since 2018 and specializes in handmade products. Connect with Ahkirations:Instagram:&n...

Welcome back Amenptah Haskins, the youthful entrepreneur behind Ptah's Penny Candy. Launching in 2019 at the tender age of 5, inspired by his sister's business Ahkirations, Amenptah embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. With a profound love ...

Hassan Fountain is the Owner of the ABA Basketball Team, the Richmond Ram Chargers. He is also the founder of Fountain for Youth Foundation, which has opened 19 Community Childrens Libraries throughout Central Virginia, Southwestern Virginia an...

Chike Ozuka is a licensed financial professional who teaches and guides families how to build wealth. He has worked with teens for the past 17 years and is very passionate about generational wealth and building it from the ground up. He is also...

De’Von Truvel is a Game Designer, Author, and Educator with over a decade of experience. He inspires scholars and Entrepreneurs to connect with their unique genius through the untold stories of Black History. In 2017 De’Von created ...

Sonja Jones is an experienced financial resource who works with individuals and  organizations to realize their goals. Sonja believes that servant leadership is the foundation for an effective business.Her previous ventures include ...

In episode 65 of Malik’s First Job Podcast, guest Tai the “Wizker Man”, shares his thoughts on how previous trauma creates the motivation that can potentially lead to future success. 

Taiwo Odunsi aka “Tai” is the inventor of the WIZKER, a line of exfoliating brushes that prevent razor bumps & ingrown hairs. Tai is a "creative guru" whose talents include: Product invention, Branding, Copywriting, Graphic Des...

The Triple C Affect builds strong teacher-student bonds using cultural understandings with African-American males that boosts their academic success and well-being.  The Triple C Affect, was founded by 3 seasoned educators, Mr. Ric...