Sterling McKinley

🚨🚨Counting down the days until one of the biggest events of the year for black entrepreneurs!! The Black Commerce Conference is THE place to make incredible connections, gain valuable industry insight, and have an awesome time!! I look forward to making new lifelong connections and learning from unique individuals! 🚀💫 #blackentrepreneurs #events #blackentrepreneurship #hbcuentrepreneur #hbcupride #hbcunews #howarduniversity #blackownerbusiness #genz #genzintheworkforce

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🎤 As the DMV #GrowwithGoogle Digital Coach, my mission is to captivate audiences with powerful and engaging talks that resonate long after the event ends. At the recent Shop Black Summit hosted by @commanders , I delivered a speech that achieved just that. Thanks @attysclarknelson for the kind words. I believe in crafting experiences that leave a lasting impact. To achieve this, I prioritize delivering well-structured and concise speeches. I use compelling stories, anecdotes, and examples to illustrate key points, ensuring the audience remains engaged. 📅 If your organization is seeking a dynamic speaker to lead a workshop, feel free to comment below or DM me! Let's collaborate to create an unforgettable experience for your audience. Thanks @willmckinley3 for the capturing this video 🎥 #KeynoteSpeaker #publicspeaking #Engagement #ShopBlackSummit #nfl

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🎤 As the DMV #GrowwithGoogle Digital Coach, my mission is to captivate audiences with powerful and engaging talks that resonate long after the event ends. At the recent Shop Black Summit hosted by @commanders , I delivered a speech that achieved just that. Thanks @attysclarknelson for the kind words. I believe in crafting experiences that leave a lasting impact. To achieve this, I prioritize delivering well-structured and concise speeches. I use compelling stories, anecdotes, and examples to illustrate key points, ensuring the audience remains engaged. 📅 If your organization is seeking a dynamic speaker to lead a workshop, feel free to comment below or DM me! Let's collaborate to create an unforgettable experience for your audience. Thanks @willmckinley3 for capturing this video 🎥 #KeynoteSpeaker #publicspeaking #Engagement #ShopBlackSummit #nfl

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Discover the Secrets of Successful Black Business Owners Join us as we have an enlightening conversation with black business owners about their experiences and lessons learned. Gain valuable insights into the challenges, surprises, and strategies behind running a successful operation. #BlackBusinessOwners #EntrepreneurshipJourney #LessonsLearned #BusinessSuccess #SmallBusinessTips #BlackExcellence #BusinessInsights #EntrepreneurMindset #SuccessfulEntrepreneurs #BusinessMotivation

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Hey Garry Johnson III, right on time. I'm not a frequent coffee drinker but have been thinking of getting a bit into it and was looking for a Black-owned brand to support so...kismet. I just bought that 1871 😋 ☕️ Coffee Description: "HBCU Fun Fact: Established in 1871, this historic institution is renowned for its legacy as the first land-grant historically Black university. With a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, social progress, and leadership development, the university empowers students to effect lasting change in their communities and beyond. Coffee Description: A very complex medium-dark roast of bright full flavor African grown coffees. Enjoy hints of toffee, caramel, chocolate, raisins, green apples, red fruits and even hints of cherries and black currant with a soft floral finish. Coffee cherries are often processed by hand at the home of the farmers after being hand picked. Quality standards are high and farmers adhere to these strict standards with environmentally friendly processing, washing the beans and leaving in the sun to dry, then hand sorting and packaging." Read full description and more about BVU here: https://lnkd.in/gVr6qHd8 Question for devoted java drinkers: Is it true if you brew whole beans instead of ground coffee ☕️, you get a richer taste? 🤔 What's your favorite way to consume coffee? Also support this brotha please.

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The conversation starts with me... Black Woman CEO & Entrepreneur In Tech Why Now Why Me Why Global with Lori Pelzer. It's deeply Personal & Strategic. The tech industry + Black women entrepreneurs + My solution. Check out this insightful video on the topic: #techindustry #womenentrepreneurs #diversity #inclusion #blackwomeninbusiness #blackwomenentrepreneurs #leadership #technology #entrepreneur #ai #speaking #marketing #branding #10x #mindset #event

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Reflecting on "The Playlist" and My Path Ahead in Music Tech Recently, I watched Netflix's "The Playlist," a series about the birth of Spotify, inspired by the sweeping transformations in the music industry. As an Black female founder in the music tech space, I couldn't help but resonate deeply with the narrative, yet also reflect on how different my journey has been from those portrayed on screen. In the series, and indeed in much of the industry, we see an overwhelming focus on profits and control, often at the expense of the artists who create the music we love. It strikes a chord with me that the people who often benefit most financially from music are those who market and distribute it, rather than the artists who create it. As a startup founder, my journey has been filled with significant challenges. Unlike the seamless funding experiences often depicted in tech narratives, I've had to develop a strong platform, a detailed business plan, and a substantial user base just to get initial meetings. This experience stands in marked contrast to the more readily available opportunities seen elsewhere in the tech industry. Relationships and networking play a crucial role, yet gaining access to the right networks as an Black woman has required relentless perseverance and advocacy not just for my business but for the community of artists we serve. It's more than about creating a platform; it's about altering an ecosystem that too often undervalues its most vital contributors. As I build my company, my goal remains unwavering: to empower artists to understand not just the value of their music, but how to safeguard their creations and their legacy. We're here not just to innovate but to advocate, ensuring that the artists' voices aren't just heard, but are also respected and compensated fairly. To my fellow entrepreneurs, artists, and dreamers in the tech and music industries: let's continue to challenge the status quo, build inclusively, and support one another. Our creations have the power to inspire change and drive progress, and together, we can ensure a future where every artist can thrive from their art. #MusicTech #StartupLife #Innovation #DiversityInTech #ArtistsRights #ThePlaylist #Entrepreneurship #MuSample

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Here's a great way you can leverage AI to help you in your job search and build your education road map. A big problem is that the new jobs that are coming out, most people in the Caribbean simply don't know how to help you get the skills or degrees needed for the new rolls. This article will teach you some ways that AI can help you increase your chances of landing the right job and getting noticed by HR, so you can get the interview. #jobopportunity #jobsearching #ai #JamaicaObserver The Jamaica Observer

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