Episode 4 - Grant Writing for For-Profit Businesses: Genius Black and Rose Barboza discuss applicable skills and knowledge for grant writing. Based on feedback from the first One Maine Group pilot cohort, they are offering basic, technical grant-writing advice and specific sources for For-Profit grants in Maine. They cover the general approach to writing a grant, how to understand the application process, and the importance of clarity - over 'fanciness'. They dig into the need to communicate both emotionally and qualitatively. Then they focus on state-oriented grants and outline a series of grant-giving organizations throughout Maine. They cover the Maine DECD, MTI, CEI, and some of the funds coming into Maine to support after COVID-19 have negatively impacted many businesses. 

One Maine Group was a strategic partnership developed by Black Owned Maine (“BOM”) and Providentia Group (“Providentia”) to cultivate BIPOC economic agency and power that has been dampened by historical inequities and systemic disparities. One Maine launched 2021 programming to determine what works to nurture and sustain the entrepreneurial aspirations for BIPOC Mainers.

Genius Black

Instagram: @realgeniusblack

YouTube: @realgeniusblack

Music: Search ‘Genius Black’ on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

geniusblack7@gmail.com

Rose Barboza

Instagram @blackownedmaine 

rose@blackownedmaine.com

Krystal Williams

Instagram: @providentiagroup

kwilliams@providentiagroup.com

Episode 3 - Resources - Finding Resources and Becoming a Resource (Part B): Genius Black and Sherry Butler discuss how giving exposure to Black-owned businesses around the Dallas - Fort Worth area was Sherry’s initial goal. Now she is the administrator of a large Facebook group called “Black Owned Businesses around DFW,” and actively curates the experience and promotions within the group. They discuss how Sherry utilized her local "Pan-African Connection," and the local SBA who is exploring diversity. Sherry encourages entrepreneurs to trust their intuition to guide them. She also exposed ‘front’ businesses who falsely appeal to African Americans, as if they are ‘Black’ owned. The trickery is real. 

One Maine Group is a strategic partnership developed by Black Owned Maine (“BOM”) and Providentia Group (“Providentia”) to cultivate BIPOC economic agency and power that has been dampened by historical inequities and systemic disparities. One Maine is launching 2021 programming to determine what works to nurture and sustain the entrepreneurial aspirations for BIPOC Mainers.

Sherry's Resources:

Black Owned Businesses Around DFW

Instagram: Buy She

Pan African Connection 

4466 S Marsalis Ave

Dallas 75216

For Oak Cliff 

907 E. Ledbetter Dr

Dallas 75216

Genius Black

Instagram: @realgeniusblack

YouTube: @realgeniusblack

Music: Search ‘Genius Black’ on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

geniusblack7@gmail.com

Krystal Williams

Instagram: @providentiagroup

kwilliams@providentiagroup.com

Rose Barboza

Instagram: @blackownedmaine 

rose@blackownedmaine.com

Episode 2 - Resources - Finding Resources and Becoming a Resource (Part A): Genius Black and Martha Bentley (Director of Economic Development at Maine Department of Economic and Community Development) discuss ways to demystify business resources, how Martha thinks about systems change, opportunities, and the responsibility to create new connections in the social change ecosystem - "loosening the roots" as we call it. They explore the roles entrepreneurs need to occupy for each other, encouraging up-and-coming businesses to practice taking risks. Follow Martha on Twitter. 

One Maine Group is a strategic partnership developed by Black Owned Maine (“BOM”) and Providentia Group (“Providentia”) to cultivate BIPOC economic agency and power that has been dampened by historical inequities and systemic disparities. One Maine is launching 2021 programming to determine what works to nurture and sustain the entrepreneurial aspirations for BIPOC Mainers.

Martha Bently

mmbmanage@gmail.com

Twitter

Genius Black

Instagram: @realgeniusblack

YouTube: @realgeniusblack

Music: Search ‘Genius Black’ on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

geniusblack7@gmail.com

Krystal Williams

Instagram: @providentiagroup

kwilliams@providentiagroup.com

Rose Barboza

Instagram: @blackownedmaine 

rose@blackownedmaine.com

Episode 1 - The Mindset: Genius Black and Gimbala Sankare discuss the mindset needed to be a successful entrepreneur. They talk about Fintech, and the need to demystify financial planning, the current status of the American Dream, and explore a problem-solving mental 'circuit jump'. And we learn about Gimbala's beginnings in Ghana, and how that translated to the Bronx, USA! Gain perspective, inspiration, and knowledge about an effective mindset. (Since this recording, Gimbala has accepted a position as Head of Talent Acquisition for the National Basketball Association {NBA} )

One Maine Group is a strategic partnership developed by Black Owned Maine (“BOM”) and Providentia Group (“Providentia”) to cultivate BIPOC economic agency and power that has been dampened by historical inequities and systemic disparities. One Maine is launching 2021 programming to determine what works to nurture and sustain the entrepreneurial aspirations for BIPOC Mainers.

Contact Information

Gimbala Sankare

StashUp

NBA

Facebook: @stashup

Linkedin: @stashup

Genius Black

Instagram: @realgeniusblack

YouTube: @realgeniusblack

Music: Search ‘Genius Black’ on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

geniusblack7@gmail.com

Krystal Williams

Instagram: @providentiagroup

kwilliams@providentiagroup.com

Rose Barboza

Instagram @blackownedmaine

rose@blackownedmaine.com

One Maine Group is a strategic partnership developed by Black Owned Maine (“BOM”) and Providentia Group (“Providentia”) to cultivate BIPOC economic agency and power that has been dampened by historical inequities and systemic disparities. One Maine is launching 2021 programming to determine what works to nurture and sustain the entrepreneurial aspirations for BIPOC Mainers.

Episode 0- The Vision: Outlines our plans to create a pilot BIPOC business incubator, in a state that is entrepreneur-friendly but lacking resources for the BIPOC experience.

"One Maine Group's primary contributor takes you through their vision of informing and equipping BIPOC entrepreneurs in Maine. They offer perspectives on creating, learning, and engaging in the process of launching or growing a business. They reveal how offerings will focus on identifying resources, mindset/ approach, job creation, and innovation all throughout Maine."

Krystal Williams

Instagram: @providentiagroup

kwilliams@providentiagroup.com

Rose Barboza

Instagram @blackownedmaine

blackownedmaine@gmail.com

Genius Black

Instagram: @realgeniusblack

YouTube: @realgeniusblack

Music: Search ‘Genius Black’ on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

geniusblack7@gmail.com

Join members of the South Portland Black Student Union- Anyek, Petros, and Fiona, as they discuss life growing up Black in South Portland, Maine, as well as their work in the community.

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www.instagram.com/blackownedmaine
www.facebook.com/blackownedmaine
www.twitter.com/blackownedmaine

Genius Black, Rose, and The Artist Mitch discuss decolonization, finding one’s true path, Native American ownership of these lands, and the ever evolving relationship between Native elders and youth. Mitch is raising funds to cover the costs associated with her upcoming sacred home birth and the transition into motherhood. See the link below to make a contribution.  

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Genius Black, Rose, and The Artist Mitch explore the many roles within dismantling white supremacy, the deep knowledge stores in indigenous bodies and bloodlines, actively listening to Native people, and forcing White Americans to pick a side in the fight for racial justice. Mitch is raising funds to cover the costs associated with her upcoming sacred home birth and the transition into motherhood. See the link below to make a contribution.

If our podcast taught you something, engaged you, or brought about a larger conversation, consider donating to our cause. Donations help to continue this show, as well as eventually providing stipends to our guests.

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Reparations for Sacred Birth Rights
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Donate to BOM through Creative Portland
BOM Cash App
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