*Breaking Down Barriers: Navigating Authenticity and Diversity in Entrepreneurship* In this episode of No Bullshit Talks, host Sabrina Buford introduces guest Alicia Richardson, founder of Black Creates Connect, DEI trainer, and lead diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant. The conversation revolves around the importance of authenticity in content creation and business, the challenges black professionals face in the job market, and the role of genuine mentorship and sponsorship. Alicia shares her personal journey, the inception of her initiatives, and practical insights on leveraging unique value, building meaningful relationships, and navigating a culturally diverse job market. *Timestamps* 00:00 Introduction to True Influence 00:29 Welcome to No Bullshit Talks 01:02 Meet Alicia Richardson 01:43 The No Bullshit Philosophy 03:31 The Birth of Black Create Connect 07:28 Challenges and Growth 11:15 Community and Monetization 15:14 The Importance of Genuine Connections 23:46 Navigating the World of Content Creation 29:35 The Reality of Influencer Life 33:39 The Struggles of Filming a Day in the Life 35:08 Challenges Faced by Black Content Creators 36:46 The Reality of Stock Videos and Representation 38:25 The Importance of Authenticity in Content Creation 40:47 The Journey of Black Content Creators and Influencers 50:33 Navigating the Job Market as a Black Professional 01:06:07 Practical Advice for Black Creators and Job Seekers 01:10:10 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements *Show Notes and Transcript* Visit the website to get the transcriptions, notes and more insights from the episodes: https://n0bspodcasts.com *What is the podcast?* This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn what it’s really like running a business. A realistic view along with insightful and actionable advice. If you’re fed up of hearing the same stories about how successful entrepreneurs are and it just took a morning routine or a few simple steps, then this is the podcast for you. No Bullsh*t Talks is a podcast of REAL conversations between ambitious entrepreneurs, discussing both the highs and the lows of entrepreneurships and all the lessons learned along the way. *🍿 Watch On YouTube*

https://youtu.be/YhX_3TTK1Fg *Who is Sabrina?* 👋🏽 Hey! I’m Sabrina, a serial entrepreneur who can’t stand all the bullsh*t business advice and fakeness that’s found online in the world of entrepreneurship. I love having interesting conversations with ambitious entrepreneurs, so I’ve been doing this, recording them and sharing them with you 😊 I want to show you all the TRUTH. What it’s really like running a business in different industries and the real stories behind the successes. Not just the glamourous parts of entrepreneurship. *Sabrina’s Socials* 🌏 Podcast Website: https://n0bspodcasts.com 🌏 Sabrina’s Website: https://sabrinachevannes.com 🎙 Sabrina’s Solo Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3E9VGj26UgMS04rYwXrJ22?si=a04c40eef9444de1 📺 Sabrina’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sabrinachevannes 👩🏽‍💻 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/sabrinachevannes 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sabzyc 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sabzyc ⏰ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/sabrinachevannes *Alicia's Socials* 🌏 Alicia’s website: https://linktr.ee/BlackCreateconnect 👩🏽‍💻 Alicia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-richardson/ 📸 Alicia’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alicialatoyaldn/ 📸 BlackCreateConnect: https://www.instagram.com/blackcreateconnect/ *📧 Get in Touch* I love hearing personally from my viewers, so if you have any feedback on any of the episodes or you have a suggestion for someone you’d like me to interview, please feel free to tweet me @sabzyc or find me on Instagram with the same username!