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Table Talks

Round-up with owners and entrepreneurs who are facing similar hurdles, and have overcome similar obstacles as underrepresented owners.

We all deserve a seat at the table.

Table Talks hosted by the Center aim to amplify and empower owners facing additional hurdles.

Table Talks consist of programming geared towards Black-Owned and Women-Owned businesses. Hear first-hand from other entrepreneurs who share a similar path. The Table Talks series is part of the Center for Private Business’ commitment to Model D.E.I. Everyday. 

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Past Table Talks Hosted by the Center for Private Business

Black-Owned Table Talk: Burnout, Mental Health and Entrepreneurship

MAY 2023

Moderator
Harrison Williams, Principal, Growth Hack LLC

Panelists
Tiffany Tate, CEO & Founder, The Career Maven
Ashley Armstrong, Owner, Forsyth Seafood
Brandon Raleigh, Owner, Express Med LLC
Fay Horwitt, President & CEO, Forward Cities

Key Learnings

Understanding the mental health impacts of entrepreneurship in the Black Community.
Learning about current research on how to protect your emotional health.
Hearing from local black business owners on how they combat burnout.

Black-Owned Table Talk: Buying B[L]ACK the Block

APRIL 2022

Moderator
HUSTLE Winston-Salem

Panelists
Partners in Equity
NXT/CLT
Acquire
Black Wall Street AVL
Provident 1898 

Key Learnings

New ways for entrepreneurs and business leaders to gain equity/ownership in businesses.

Historical and current economic hubs for Black businesses across NC.

The importance of mentorship as a critical vehicle for economic mobility in the Black community.

Women-Owned Table Talk: Entrepreneurship

JUNE 2021

Moderator
Brooke Thomas, Center for Private Business

Panelists
Nicole Vieira & Kiri Hahn, Co-Founders, The Daily Details
Cristina Wilson, Owner, Mood House

Key Learnings

Women are powerful leaders, creators, managers and caretakers. Through uncertain times, women are taking care of business in amazing ways. Grab your favorite beverage and join us on Zoom to wind down, refuel, and connect with other women business leaders across the state! The hour will be filled with inspiration, giveaways and Table Talk as we support Women Owned Businesses.

+ Creating your own company
+ Finding support in your community
+ Staying the course during Covid-19
+ Discovering opportunities unique to women in business

 

Black-Owned Table Talk: What Does Scaling Even Mean?

JUNE 2021

Moderator
Magalie Yacinthe, Executive Director, Hustle Winston-Salem

Panelists
Ryan Burkett, Co-Founder, Stratagon
Lana Boone, Founder & CEO, Kurly Klips
Rod Brown, Co-Founder, Oncelogix

Key Learnings

Black-Owned Table Talk is a program series hosted by the WFU Center for Private Business in partnership with HUSTLE Winston Salem to amplify, empower, and celebrate Black-Owned Businesses in North Carolina. The series focuses on providing Black Businesses Leaders with opportunities, resources and community support that enhances their success.

What will I learn? Understanding Scaling vs. Growth, Lessons Learned from Scaling, Owning a Job vs. Owning a Business, Identity as a Black Business Owner

 

Black-Owned Table Talk: Know Your Numbers

JUNE 2021

Moderator
Mark Johnson, WFU School of Business

Panelists
Laquan Lucas-Harris, VP / Senior Credit Analyst, First Bank
Nayeli Aviles, Client Accounting Services Associate, Smith Leonard

Key Learnings

When you have a firm grip on your numbers, you can have full confidence and peace of mind as you make important decisions for your business and continue to lead, grow, and build your legacy. This free workshop is open to any business owner who is looking to organize and understand their business financials.

What will I learn? The differences between lines of credit, How to get important documents in order for application approval, Writing your personal financial statement, Advantages vs. Disadvantages of bank financing, Bookkeeping best practices

Black-Owned Table Talk: Family Legacy

OCTOBER 2021

Moderator
Tamara Smith, Vice President, Novant Health

Panelists
Lebone Moses, Co-Founder, Acquire
Todd Collins, CEO, Red Hill Ventures
Doug Speight, Founder, Annex Tech Partners
Deven & Marquita Carter, Co-Founders, Home Foods LLC
Michael A. Grace, Partner, Grace, Tisdale & Clifton
Michael A. Grace Jr., Associate, Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton

Key Learnings

Black-Owned Table Talk is a program series hosted by the WFU Center for Private Business in partnership with HUSTLE Winston Salem to amplify, empower, and celebrate Black-Owned Businesses in North Carolina.

What will I learn? Understanding Black Business through data, How family can establish a foundation for black entrepreneurship, How to align your vision and purpose with your business family or spouse, The importance of generational wealth for Black Business.

 

Women-Owned Table Talk: The New World of Negotiation

JUNE 2021

Moderator
Iris Cole, She Raises the Bar

Panelists
Jerri Irby, Chair, Human Resources, The Mayo Clinic
Sarah Becker, Vice President, Charles Aris, Inc.
Stacy Cassio, Founder & CEO, Pink Mentor Network

Key Learnings

What is the New World of Negotiation in a post-Covid environment and how do we redefine Negotiation right now?

When considering reintegrating into the workplace and/or trying to think about next move in your career – What does the new workplace look like? What will it allow? What will be different? How do we take advantage of that?

How do we best advocate for our well-being, self care and safe and productive spaces within the workplace?

“Attending the Women-Owned Table Talk series about negotiation critically changed the way I view everyday conversations and opened my eyes to recognize that negotiation is part of everyday business, not just a compensation conversation. I also love that this series intentionally expands networks and creates a safe space for women in business to talk about their careers in meaningful and productive ways.” 

Kristina Babore, Deal Desk Manager
Inmar

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