Olalah Njenga joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what she was thinking and what was motivating her when she started her small business seventeen years ago.

Amanda Elam joins Jim Blasingame to report on research that shows there are still impediments to women entrepreneurs acquiring venture capital, which might be resolved with more women being part of those investment decisions.

Amanda Elam joins Jim Blasingame to address the differences between how men and women acquire capital investment and what can be done to close this divide from both sides of the transaction.

Amanda Elam joins Jim Blasingame to report on this new research enterprise that is focusing on the unique issues women have in acquiring capital for their business growth.

Lois Frankel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the idea that in a male-dominated environment, sometimes its women who hold each other back, and the power of respecting someone even if you don’t like them.

Lois Frankel joins Jim Blasingame to report on the things that women do that impede their progress, like not speaking up, not being sufficiently confident of their own competence, and taking more risks.

Lois Frankel joins Jim Blasingame to report on the current state of progress for women in breaking through the system that has favored men for millennia.

Don Hunter and Clara Villarosa join Jim Blasingame to share their ideas on why, going forward, the country should focus more on how all sectors of society work and live together, rather than dwell on what happened in the past, and why the grievance merchants have gone underground.

Don Hunter and Clara Villarosa join Jim Blasingame to discuss how the current strong economy has contributed to economic well-being for black Americans, especially black business owners who are increasing hiring more than other sectors.

Don Hunter and Clara Villarosa join Jim Blasingame to share their ideas on why Black History in America is important to celebrate and recognize every year, especially the direct contribution this group has made through their work and sacrifice.