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Business First w/Sonia Alleyne

Sonia Alleyne

Booking Overview

An interview-led entrepreneurship and small-business show focused on helping Black and Brown business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring founders build more sustainable and ambitious ventures. It typically features accessible entrepreneurs, creatives with business ventures, and innovation-focused founders; agencies could credibly pitch diverse business owners, startup leaders, authors, and experts with practical lessons or compelling entrepreneurial journeys, with booking likely relatively accessible.

Metrics

Episodes: 183

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 140 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ken@meanolelionmedia.com

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Host

Sonia Alleyne - Business podcast host focused on providing guidance and inspiration to Black and Brown business owners, entrepreneurs, and aspiring founders.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Entrepreneurs, founders, artists with substantial business ventures, and innovation leaders who can share a credible personal journey, practical business lessons, and perspectives on perseverance, purpose, or legacy.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or built a business, product, platform, or creative venture, Demonstrated experience overcoming entrepreneurial or career setbacks, Developed a distinctive brand, service, or business model, Built a career or company with relevance to underrepresented creators or business owners

Recent Guest Discussions

Adam Jackson - Building An Authentic Product Brand, Entrepreneurship, Business Partnerships, Mentorship, Perseverance, And Legacy.

Ralph Rolle - Entrepreneurship, Perseverance, Personal Purpose, Building Multiple Businesses, Preserving Family History, And Creating Generational Wealth.

Sharon A. Keyser - Entrepreneurial Vision, Product Expansion, Persistence, Goal Setting, Personal Growth, And Pursuing Larger Business Opportunities.

Yvette Michele - Reinventing A Creative Career, Navigating The Modern Music Business, Artist Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, Marketing, And International Growth.

Jeff Watkins - Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Film Distribution, Innovation, Creator Opportunities, And Building Purpose-driven Businesses.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Black Owned Businesses, Innovation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Business First w/Sonia Alleyne
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The Business of Make Up

October 13, 2026

On this episode of Business First with Sonia Aline, Sonia welcomes Marquel Javontei, a second-generation owner of Bovanti Cosmetics, for a conversation about beauty, entrepreneurship, and building on a legacy her parents began in 1982. Marquel shares how growing up in the family business shaped her path—from watching her mother teach makeup techniques to selling cosmetics with her sister at Hampton University. Although she once planned to become a lawyer, beauty remained her calling, leading ...

More Than a Mission: Leadership, Accountability, and Impact

October 06, 2026

Having a mission is one thing. Building an organization that can sustain it takes leadership, accountability, and determination. On this episode of Business First, Sonia welcomes Cheryl Ann Wadlington, founder and executive director of The Evoluer House, for a candid conversation about the business of creating lasting change for Black and Brown girls. A former fashion and beauty journalist, Cheryl shares how her family’s legacy of activism inspired her to build an organization focused on pe...

The Boonkey Trail

September 29, 2026

In this episode of Business First, host Sonia Alleyne speaks with emerging filmmaker Daunte Brown, the writer, director, and producer of the upcoming horror-thriller The Boonkey Trail. Rooted in Charleston and the culture of South Carolina’s Lowcountry, The Boonkey Trail draws inspiration from Black horror, Gullah-Geechee traditions, ancestral stories, and Daunte’s own family experiences. He shares how the success of films like Get Out, Nope, and Sinners encouraged him to tell an original ...

Frequently asked questions

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Business First w/Sonia Alleyne
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How do I get in touch with Business First w/Sonia Alleyne?

Business First w/Sonia Alleyne is hosted by Sonia Alleyne. Its publicly listed email is ken@meanolelionmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Business First w/Sonia Alleyne?

The publicly listed email for Business First w/Sonia Alleyne: ken@meanolelionmedia.com.

How many listeners does Business First w/Sonia Alleyne have?

Podseeker estimates Business First w/Sonia Alleyne reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Business First w/Sonia Alleyne?

Business First w/Sonia Alleyne typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Entrepreneurs, founders, artists with substantial business ventures, and innovation leaders who can share a credible personal journey, practical business lessons, and perspectives on perseverance, purpose, or legacy. Common among recent guests: Founded or built a business, product, platform, or creative venture; Demonstrated experience overcoming entrepreneurial or career setbacks; Developed a distinctive brand, service, or business model. Recent guests include Adam Jackson, Ralph Rolle, and Sharon A. Keyser.

How hard is it to get booked on Business First w/Sonia Alleyne?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Business First w/Sonia Alleyne cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Black Owned Businesses, and Innovation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ken@meanolelionmedia.com

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