Black Fridays

Hosted by Denzell Turner

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Black Fridays is a celebration of Black owned businesses, professionals, and creatives who thrive in their communities. Join Denzell Turner as he interviews guests about their unique career and business journeys to gain awareness into Black owned spaces.

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57 min

You’re Not Just A Photographer, You’re A CEO - Ep. 184 w/ Lee Media House

What Up Doe?! This episode is for every creative, entrepreneur, photographer, filmmaker, content creator, and business owner trying to turn their gift into something that can feed their family and impact the community. We sat down with husband-and-wife photography team Tay Lee and Shawn Lee of Lee Media House to talk about how they each found photography, how COVID pushed Tay to finally pick up the camera, how Shawn learned the business side after getting paid for his first wedding, and how they are now building an elevated storytelling company rooted in legacy, collaboration, and creative education. From turning an apartment bedroom into a holiday portrait studio to teaching creatives how to price, scale, build teams, and stop moving like “just a photographer,” this conversation is a reminder that your gift can open the door, but your systems, community, and CEO mindset will help you stay in the room.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2ZooiOnline Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSzStay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/Guest Website: https://www.hocxsls.com/Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/leemediahouse_/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

46 min

The Local Election Most Detroiters Are Not Paying Attention To - Ep. 183 w/ Jenell Mansfield

What Up Doe?! This week on Black Fridays, we got family in the building with Jenell Mansfield, a Detroit daughter, lobbyist, educator, organizer, mother, and candidate for Wayne County Commissioner District 5. This conversation breaks down what county government actually does, why local elections directly impact property taxes, transit, healthcare, seniors, youth, and neighborhood resources, and how Jenell’s personal experience fighting through broken systems for her mother pushed her to step into the arena. From growing up on the west side to becoming a classroom teacher, parent advocate, legislative coordinator, and community-first candidate, Jenell gives a real look at what it means to lead with purpose, policy, and love for the people. The biggest takeaway: you cannot afford to sit out of local politics when the decisions being made are already affecting your home, your family, and your future.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2ZooiOnline Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSzStay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/Guest Website: https://morewithmansfield.com/Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/morewithmansfield/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

1 hr 0 min

Why This NFL Star Cares More About Books Than Football - Ep. 182 w/ Joique Bell

What Up Doe?? Former Detroit Lions running back, Wayne State legend, entrepreneur, and community leader Joique Bell joins Black Fridays for a powerful conversation about growing up in Benton Harbor, building discipline through sports, becoming a father in college, and turning life’s hardest moments into purpose. Joique shares how poverty, faith, family, football, and mentorship shaped his mindset, then breaks down how those lessons carried him into the NFL, real estate, tech, hospitality, and youth literacy work through Joique Bell Charity. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, preparation, ownership, and paying it forward for the next generation.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://jbcharity.org/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/joiquernaut/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

5 min

Black Fridays Special: David Alan Grier on Detroit, Mentorship, and Purpose w/ David Alan Grier

In this special Black Fridays interview from the Midnight Golf 25-Year Celebration, Detroit native, actor, comedian, and Cass Tech alumnus David Alan Grier reflects on the mentors who shaped his life, the importance of giving back, and why programs like Midnight Golf matter. From stories about influential teachers who made learning exciting to lessons learned throughout his career, David shares how small acts of encouragement can change a young person's trajectory forever. His message to the next generation is simple but powerful: stay patient, keep working, and trust that consistent effort compounds over time.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

15 min

How To Turn One Video Into 20 Pieces of Content - Ep. 181 w/ Denzell Turner

What Up Doe?! In this episode of Black Fridays, Denzell breaks down how creators, entrepreneurs, and podcasters can take one long-form video and turn it into 20 different pieces of content across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, LinkedIn, email, blogs, websites, flyers, press releases, and even ebooks. The conversation focuses on working smarter with the content you already have, using tools like ChatGPT for text-based content and Opus Clip for video repurposing. The biggest takeaway is that creators do not need to constantly chase new ideas. They need systems that help them extract more value, build authority, stay visible, and create multiple audience touchpoints from one strong piece of content.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

59 min

You Don't Need Alcohol to Have Fun (Here's Why) - Ep. 180 w/ Karlyta Williams (Mockery Zero Proof)

What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Karlyta Williams, founder of Mockery Zero Proof, to explore the growing world of zero-proof culture, wellness, and intentional community building. Karlyta shares how a personal shift away from alcohol during the pandemic evolved into Mockery, a Detroit-based non-alcoholic bottle shop and social space designed to help people connect, be present, and rethink what it means to gather and celebrate. She also opens up about entrepreneurship, trusting intuition, building a business rooted in purpose, and why creating safe, welcoming spaces especially for women and creatives matters so deeply to her. This conversation is filled with insights on wellness, identity, community, and turning a calling into a movement.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://www.mockeryzeroproof.com/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/mockeryzeroproof/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

59 min

How to Build a Career That Doesn’t Depend on One Thing - Ep. 179 w/ Ed Jones II

What Up Doe?! In this episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Ed Jones II, founder of Beyond The Field and creator of the Player Development Summit, to talk about what it really means to build a life beyond your title, your job, or your identity. Ed breaks down how he’s helping athletes and professionals transition into purpose-driven careers, the importance of ownership and skill development, and why too many people get stuck because they don’t prepare for what comes next. This conversation dives into mindset, opportunity, and how to create your own path when the traditional one no longer fits.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://www.btfprogram.com/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/btf_program/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

1 hr 1 min

Midnight Golf: The Non-Profit That Grew Against All Odds - Ep. 178 w/ Renee Fluker

What Up Doe?! In this special episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Detroit legend and founder of College Career & Beyond, home of the legendary Midnight Golf Program, Renee Fluker, to celebrate 25 years of transforming lives through mentorship, education, and opportunity. Renee shares the real story behind building Midnight Golf from the ground up with no funding, working multiple jobs, and leaning on relationships to grow the program into a nationally recognized model that has helped thousands of students get to and through college.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Guest Website: https://collegecareerbeyond.org/ Guest IG: https://www.instagram.com/midnightgolfdet_ccb/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

14 min

Here's Why Every Business Owner Needs a Podcast - Ep. 177 w/ Denzell Turner

What Up Doe?! In this solo episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, Denzell breaks down why podcasting is one of the most underrated tools for creators, entrepreneurs, and small business owners heading into 2026. He shares how podcasting can serve as a content creation hack, a powerful networking tool, a way to build your personal brand, and a marketing engine to drive real revenue. If you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast or looking for new ways to grow your business and content, this episode gives you a clear game plan to get started.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d

19 min

Stop Starting Over: The Framework That Keeps Entrepreneurs in the Game Long Enough to Win - Ep. 176 w/ Denzell Turner

What Up Doe?! In this solo episode of the Black Fridays Podcast, host Denzell Turner gets real about one of the biggest killers of Black entrepreneurship — starting strong and stopping short before success ever has a chance to show up. Denzell breaks down the four core reasons entrepreneurs keep quitting on their own ideas, and delivers a no-fluff framework for building clarity, systems, audience, and intentional money goals that actually keep you in the game. If you've ever abandoned a business idea before it had a chance to breathe, this episode was made for you.Don’t Forget To Tap In With Our Sponsors!!20% of All Bamboo Cowork Rentals with Promo Code “BlackFriday20”: https://linkly.link/2Zooi Online Podcast Course: https://linkly.link/2EhT0 Podcast Ebook: https://linkly.link/2EhSz Stay ConnectedShow IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackfridayspodcast/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-fridays/id1596422513Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0vMobyyYrvRySGy1MbUTrF?si=1ff56aa6689a472d