Business of the Beat

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Founders First

October 11, 2026

What makes a business stand out in a crowded market? For Danni Fernino, it starts with the person behind the brand. On this episode of **Business of the Beat**, Kendra Bracken-Ferguson welcomes the entrepreneur and business owner behind **Visions from Neptune** for a candid conversation about building beauty and wellness brands, choosing the right partners, and recognizing what drives a founder beyond their original idea. Danni shares how growing up in a family of entrepreneurs shaped her i...

Building Success Without Losing Yourself

October 04, 2026

Kendra Bracken-Ferguson welcomes Debbi Thomas, mindfulness coach and founder of Haven Inspired, for a conversation about self-awareness, challenging limiting beliefs, and making room for personal growth. Debbi shares her journey from recruiting—including helping others recognize their strengths at Meta—to creating meditation content that speaks directly to Black women. Now pursuing her master’s in counseling at Northwestern University, she reflects on how stepping into a new chapter has ch...

When You Bet On Yourself the House Wins

September 27, 2026

In this full-circle episode of Business of the Beat, host Kendra Bracken-Ferguson welcomes back Dr. Omonye Phillips, founder of OmoSilk. When Omonye first appeared on the podcast in 2023, she was balancing motherhood, marriage, a major corporate leadership role, and a growing business inspired by her children’s sensitive-skin needs. Today, she has left corporate America, stepped into entrepreneurship full time, and expanded OmoSilk’s retail footprint to Target.com. Omonye shares what it to...

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How do I get in touch with Business of the Beat?

Business of the Beat is hosted by Kendra Bracken-Ferguson. 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 of the Beat?

The publicly listed email for Business of the Beat: ken@meanolelionmedia.com.

How many listeners does Business of the Beat have?

Podseeker estimates Business of the Beat reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Business of the Beat?

Business of the Beat typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Beauty or wellness founders, senior consumer-brand executives, investors, authors, operators, and subject-matter experts with firsthand experience building, scaling, funding, or innovating within the industry. Common among recent guests: Founded or scaled a beauty, wellness, or consumer-products brand; Held senior leadership roles at established beauty or consumer companies; Developed or launched an innovative product or category. Recent guests include Dr. Omonye Phillips, Fred Collins, and Tracy-Ann Palmer.

How hard is it to get booked on Business of the Beat?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Business of the Beat cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Beauty Industry, Wellness, and Product Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.