Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood

Ep. 82 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Brieanna Lightfoot-Smith

In this episode, Jonathan engages in a deep and emotional conversation with Brieanna Lightfoot Smith, the founder of Brands by Brie. Throughout their conversation, Brianna pulls from her personal experiences, including navigating miscarriages while balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the role of faith in her life and business. She seeks to encourage listeners that their current struggles are not the end, and that they should embrace patience and purpose on their journey. She stresses the importance of authenticity and vulnerability and discusses the critical role of community and mentorship in entrepreneurship. She emphasizes balancing work and personal life, debunking the notion of the 'solopreneur' and reframing business as a space for collaboration and mutual support.
 
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Connect with Brieanna:
Website: www.brandsbybrie.com
@blightfootsmith on Instagram
@blightfootsmith on Youtube
Brieanna Lightfoot Smith on LinkedIn
 
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Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
Email: HighlyVisiblePodcast@gmail.com
 

Ep. 81 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Jerry Fu

Jonathan continues the series 'Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack'. He engages in a vibrant discussion with Jerry Fu, a career coach for Asian men and leaders. The conversation touches on various themes including coping with job insecurities, pivoting career paths, establishing a coaching business, the challenge of managing a full-time job alongside a side hustle, the importance of integrity and honesty in relationships and business, and the essence of balancing personal life with entrepreneurial aspirations. Jerry Fu also delves into the concepts of visibility, vocalization, and value within his coaching framework. A must-listen episode for individuals aiming to gain insightful perspectives on navigating career and life challenges.
 
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Website: www.adaptingleaders.com 
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Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
Email: HighlyVisiblePodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 80 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Crystal Pope

In this episode, Jonathan connects with the creative force that is Crystal Pope, a stylist, strategist, and personal vibe catcher who infuses the worlds of fashion, social media, and wellness to create a unique brand. From enlightening discussions on the realities of being an entrepreneur of color, the significance of values in their work, to how their identity plays a role in entrepreneurship - you're in for an hour packed with candid conversations on what it means to chase your own vision while navigating the complex world of business ownership.
 
Resources for the Show
Connect with Crystal:
Website: http://crystaltoogeekd.com 
Instagram: @crystaltoogeekd
X (Twitter): @crystaltoogeekd
 
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Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
Production help: Lindsay Dumas
Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
Email: HighlyVisiblePodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 79 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Grace Yung Foster

Dive into an insightful conversation about racial identity, bridging the opportunity gap, entrepreneurship among BIPOC, and the issues and initiatives concerning foster care alumni and transracial adoptees. Listen to our host, Jonathan Dumas share personal experiences and learn about Grace Yung Foster's groundbreaking project, the Inclusion Initiative. This podcast episode deeply explores the nuances of living between cultures, struggling for equity, and the importance of lived experiences in shaping one's path.
 
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Connect with Grace:
Website: https://theinclusioninitiative.com/ 
LinkedIn: Grace Yung Foster
 
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Sources for Highly Visible Story of the Week:
AP - Detroit on track to record fewest homicides since 1966, officials say
Detroit (WXYZ) - City of Detroit on track to see fewest number of homicides in nearly 60 years
The Detroit News - Detroit on pace for fewest homicides since 1966; officials credit this program
6 Community Partners selected for neighborhood Community Violence Initiative contracts
Community Orgs:
Detroit Peoples Community
Detroit 300
New Era Community Connection
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, Denby Neighborhood Alliance, and Camp Restore
Detroit Friends and Family
FORCE Detroit
The Cave of Adullam Transformation Academy (CATTA)
 
Production & Contact Details:
Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
Production help: Lindsay Dumas
Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
Email: HighlyVisiblePodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 78 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Olanike Mensah

Join host Jonathan Dumas in intriguing discussions with Olanike A. Mensah, founder of Mosaic Consulting. They share experiences of being Black entrepreneurs, emphasizing the value of their identities in shaping their businesses and fostering inclusivity in workplaces. Olanike reveals her expertise in advising equity strategies, providing services like audits and coaching tailored to clients' needs. She also looks forward to launching a program for equity leaders in organizations, aiming to instill more fairness in enterprises. Find her on LinkedIn and Instagram under #mosaic4equity, or visit https://www.mosaic4equity.com/  for more details.
Resources for the Show
Voting Rights Act
An appeals court has struck down a key path for enforcing the Voting Rights Act by Hansi Lo Wang, NPR
Appeals court says private citizens, civil rights groups can’t sue under Voting Rights Act by Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill
 
Connect with Olanike on socials:
Website: https://www.mosaic4equity.com/ 
IG: @mosaic_4equity
LinkedIn: Olanike Mensah
 
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Production & Contact Details:
Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
Production help: Lindsay Dumas
Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
Email: HighlyVisiblePodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 77 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Ashmi Patel

In this episode, host Jonathan Dumas engages in a stimulating conversation with fellow career coach and business owner, Ashmi Patel. They share their experiences with ADHD, higher education, and the radical shift to entrepreneurship. Ashmi highlights the importance of self-compassion, reframing failure, and resisting capitalist pressures. She offers insights into her coaching philosophy and how she utilizes creativity to promote personal growth. They both reflect on how aligning their careers with their values enhances their sense of fulfillment, and the importance of showing up authentically.
 
Resources for the Show
Humanitarian Crisis in Congo
The Ghost in your Phone - Throughline Podcast
Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara
White Malice by Susan Williams
The Congo from Leopold to Kabila by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja
The Assassination of Lumumba by Ludo de Witte
The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination by Stuart A. Reid
King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa by Adam Hochschild
Free Palestine & Cease Fire Resources
Stay up to date with Bisan on TikTok
Palestine Resources & Info guide created by @hina
5 Calls App to call your reps
Social Change Map by Deepa Iyer
Connect with Ashmi on socials:
Website: AshmiPatel.com 
IG: @AshmiPatelCoaching
LinkedIn: Ashmi Patel
Schedule a chat with Ashmi
 
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Production & Contact Details:
Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
Production help: Lindsay Dumas
Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
Email: HighlyVisiblePodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 76 -Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Alyson Kaneshiro

In this engaging conversation, Alyson Kaneshiro, shares her journey in becoming an entrepreneur, driven by her passion for education and a dissatisfaction with traditional systems. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing individual learning differences and implementing a tailored approach to education. Alyson champions the use of universal design within an equity lens in education. Shedding light on her own journey of understanding her identity, she emphasizes the necessity for inclusivity, cultural understanding, and critical thinking in classrooms. While highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces and building solidarity across differences.
 
Resources for the Show
Humanitarian Crisis in Congo
The Ghost in your Phone - Throughline Podcast
Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara
White Malice by Susan Williams
The Congo from Leopold to Kabila by Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja
The Assassination of Lumumba by Ludo de Witte
The Lumumba Plot: The Secret History of the CIA and a Cold War Assassination by Stuart A. Reid
King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa by Adam Hochschild
Connect with Alyson on socials:
Website: learningspecialist.net
LinkedIn: Alyson Kaneshiro
Schedule a chat with Alyson
 
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Production & Contact Details:
Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
Production help: Lindsay Dumas
Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
Email: HighlyVisiblePodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 75 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack with Theon Freeman

In this episode, Theon Freeman, a dynamic entrepreneur with various roles such as an event producer, strategist, wedding officiant, and a deacon, speaks about his experience in venturing into entrepreneurship. With diverse experiences from tech startups to community work at the Center for Social Innovation, Theon shares his journey through highs and lows, and the importance of community, culture, and connection in shaping his path. He discusses the significance of leaning into discomfort, embracing authenticity, and acknowledging the value of 'dark' or difficult moments. He also emphasizes pursuing a life of joy and shares his future aspiration to create healing-centered events.
Resources for the show:
Stay up to date with Bisan on TikTok
Palestine Resources & Info guide created by @hina
5 Calls App to call your reps
 
Catch up with Theon on socials:
IG: @TheoniusFree
Officiant IG: @MarriedByThee
LinkedIn: Theon Freeman
 
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Production help: Lindsay Dumas
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Ep. 74 - Entrepreneuring While B(IPOC)lack

We back! New theme exploring entrepreneurship through the lens of BIPOC folks from all walks of life. The High Visible story of the week touches on recent political events regarding Israel and Palestine, providing some key definitions and underscoring his call for accountability.
Then, Jonathan kicks the new theme off by exploring the his own challenges and joys of being an entrepreneur. With a background of his own experiences, Dumas criticizes celebrity entrepreneur culture and highlights the stress entrepreneurship places on relationships and personal well-being. Despite this, he embraces the satisfaction and empowerment that the entrepreneurial journey brings. He stresses the importance of community, authenticity, and equity in his business endeavors. In his journey, Dumas traces his own personal growth, grappling with insecurities, and newfound strengths.Resources for the show:
Stay up to date with Bisan on TikTok
Palestine Resources & Info guide created by @hina
 
Try out Magic Mind
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Produced & Edited: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
Production help: Lindsay Dumas
Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
Email: HighlyVisiblePodcast@gmail.com

Ep. 73 - “What, to the slave, is the 4th of July?” by Frederick Douglass

🎙️ Join us on this special episode as we delve into a timeless piece of American history, Frederick Douglass's powerful speech, "What, to the slave, is the 4th of July?" 🗣️
In this thought-provoking episode, I'll read the eloquent words of Frederick Douglass as he passionately challenges the celebration of Independence Day during a time of slavery and sit with the unsurprising fact that his words still resonate today.
Don't miss out on this enlightening podcast - hit that play button and join the conversation! 🎧
 
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Production & Contact Details:
Hosted, Produced & Edited by: Jonathan Dumas (@highlyvisiblepod)
Production help: Lindsay Dumas
Marketing and Production Intern: Reggie Hall
Music: Chris Carr (@prodchriscarr)
Show art: Tyler Barnett (@tylermisha)
Email: RTWDPodcast@gmail.com