<![CDATA[Amanda Spann's MVP]]>
mvpodcast.substack.com]]>https://mvpodcast.substack.com/podcastSubstackWed, 12 Aug 2026 20:05:20 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/9892.rssAmanda SpannThe playbook to tech & entrepreneurship from industry all-stars, hosted by @TheAmandaSpann. episodicAmanda Spannmvpodcast@substack.comNo<![CDATA[Ep. 9: Fred Hutson, Founder of Pigeonly & Ep. 10: Sheena Allen, CEO of Capway]]>On episode 9 of MVP we'll be chatting with startup founder Frederick Hutson on how his time behind bars lead to the launch of Pigeonly, a platform that makes it easy for people from over 88 countries to search, find and communicate with incarcerated loved ones in the US.

Episode 10 features Serial app entrepreneur Sheena Allen. At only 30 years old, Sheena is the youngest black woman in the country to own a neo- or online bank. We'll explore her path to launch as well as helping the unbanked both domestically and abroad find financial opportunity. 

P.s. I’m considering doing a retreat for MVP listeners in the Caribbean next year. 3 days, 3 nights - it’ll be one part learning, one part living it up, and all parts fun. Interested in coming? Reply to my tweet below.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mvpodcast.substack.com]]>https://mvpodcast.substack.com/p/ep-9-fred-hutson-founder-of-pigeonlysubstack:post:108427Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:27:26 GMTAmanda SpannNo96<![CDATA[Ep. 7 : Black Girl in Venture Capital Megan Holston-Alexander & Ep. 8 with the Emmy Award Winning Vanessa Baden Kelly]]>Episode 6 of MVP features venture unicorn Megan Holston - Alexander who'll be giving us a glimpse into her world as a black girl venture capitalist and sharing best practices for raising capital for your company.

Followed by an appearance from Emmy-Award Winning Actress, Producer and Writer Vanessa Baden Kelly. She'll share her journey from being a child actress to a leading entertainment entrepreneur, the realities of networking and building laterally with your peers, giving yourself the freedom to hope for more and the importance of commanding your value for your creative content.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mvpodcast.substack.com]]>https://mvpodcast.substack.com/p/ep-6-black-girl-in-venture-capitalsubstack:post:92935Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:27:31 GMTAmanda SpannNo38<![CDATA[Ep. 5 Feat. Chanel Melton & Ep. 6 Feat. Mary Pryor]]>Last week on MVPodcast I linked with go-getter and beauty boss @ChanelRoseGold to discuss her motivations and roadmap for inspiring thousands of women to take the reigns of their financial future through entrepreneurship.

This week I’m chatting with Mary Pryor, co-founder of Cannaclusive, a collective created to address the lack of diversity in the cannabis industry. Mary and I will explore tangible steps towards getting more African Americans involved in the Cannabis industry and how to deliver our communities from an ongoing state of scarcity.

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This show is produced by Weathers One Media, LLC.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mvpodcast.substack.com]]>https://mvpodcast.substack.com/p/ep-4-feat-chanel-melton-and-ep-5substack:post:81009Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:45:29 GMTAmanda SpannNo74<![CDATA[Ep 4: Stand-Out Entrepreneur Everette Taylor on Building an 8 Figure Company & The Secrets to Recurring Startup Success]]>Today on MVPodcast I'll be chatting with with leading serial entrepreneur and marketing executive Everette Taylor. We’ll be discussing his journey from once being homeless to running 8 figure companies, the sacrifices it takes to see recurring startup success, the importance of immersing yourself in your market as well as his new venture, ArtX.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mvpodcast.substack.com]]>https://mvpodcast.substack.com/p/ep-4-stand-out-entrepreneur-everettesubstack:post:74739Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:26:13 GMTAmanda SpannNo101<![CDATA[Ep 3: Social Innovator Felecia Hatcher is Closing the Technology Gap in African American Communities]]>On this week's episode of Amanda Spann's MVPodcast I’ll be chatting with Felecia Hatcher Co-founder of Black Tech Week and Code Fever, an initiative to rid Black communities of innovation deserts.I’ll speak with Felecia about the urgency of  increasing entrepreneurship and steps to closing the technology gap among African Americans.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mvpodcast.substack.com]]>https://mvpodcast.substack.com/p/ep-3-social-innovator-felecia-hatchersubstack:post:71704Wed, 12 Jun 2019 13:42:58 GMTAmanda SpannNo3332<![CDATA[Ep. 2: Serial Entrepreneur Anthony Frasier on How to Avoid “Dumbing Down Your Greatness]]>On this week's episode of Amanda Spann's MVPodcast I’ll be chatting with serial entrepreneur Anthony Frasier. The Newark native will be diving in to what it takes to build a company from scratch, the pertinent rise of podcasts and how emerging founders can avoid dumbing down their greatness.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mvpodcast.substack.com]]>https://mvpodcast.substack.com/p/ep-2-serial-entrepreneur-anthonysubstack:post:67239Wed, 05 Jun 2019 19:20:45 GMTAmanda SpannNo2958<![CDATA[Ep. 1: Very Smart Brothas' Co-Founder Panama Jackson on Selling Your Company & Life After an Exit]]>On this week's episode of Amanda Spann's MVP Podcast I speak with Very Smart Brothas’ Co-Founder Panama Jackson to discuss selling your company & life after an exit.

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mvpodcast.substack.com]]>https://mvpodcast.substack.com/p/ep-1-very-smart-brothas-co-foundersubstack:post:66881Tue, 04 Jun 2019 20:14:21 GMTAmanda SpannNo2200<![CDATA[The Shadow League Managing Editor Kyle Harvey Interviews MVP Host Amanda Spann on the Launch of the Podcast]]>The Shadow League Managing Editor Kyle Harvey Interviews MVP Host Amanda Spann on the Launch of the Podcast.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mvpodcast.substack.com]]>https://mvpodcast.substack.com/p/the-shadow-league-managing-editor-632548066f843934d8589d8fdf34e2398e8Wed, 22 May 2019 17:35:47 GMTAmanda SpannThe Shadow League Managing Editor Kyle Harvey Interviews MVP Host Amanda Spann on the Launch of the Podcast.No1021