Blair Durham, The co-founder and co-president of Black BRAND interviews Nancy Prather-Johnson and Jim Franklin on the question “Do Entrepreneurs need a traditional college experience. #BlackWallStreetToday by #BlackBRAND.
Nancy Prather-Johnson is experienced Associate Professor in Business as well as Academic Dean with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Academic Advising, Instructional Design, Public Speaking, and Strategic Planning. Strong education professional with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Accounting and Business/Management from Johnson and Wales University.
Jim Franklin is a retired senior US Air Force officer and pilot having served as a foreign military sales director, technology development and research manager for a variety of cutting edge technology companies, and as Chief Financial Officer for six early stage companies during capital financing and strategic business development. He is currently principal and founder at Prodigy Capital Consulting, specializing in strategic planning and financial services to clients within a variety of industries to include aerospace and defense, international technology, entertainment, security, healthcare, pharmaceutical, transportation, logistics management, information technology, senior care, manufacturing, renewable energy, real estate development, and non-profit foundations.

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Black BRAND is a 501(c)(3) organization that stands for Business Research Analytics Networking and Development. Black Brand’s mission is to promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment. Coming on the heels of many tragic events our community has faced nationwide, we seek to unify the black dollar by providing financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, and networking resources. http://blackbrand.biz/
Black Wall Street Today! @bwstoday + @blackwallstreettoday. Black Wall Street Today is the media hub for all things black entrepreneurship, including relevant news, politics, and events. Black Wall Street Today is the media outlet for Black BRAND. Black Brand is a 501(c)(3) organization that stands for Business Research Analytics Networking and Development. We are Hampton Roads Regional Black Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment. Black BRAND's goal is to promote group economics through professional development and community empowerment. Black Wall Street Today is hosted by Virginia Tech alumnae Blair Durham and occurs live in the studios of the historic and prestigious HBCU Hampton University. The podcast is produced by Seko Varner using selected audio from the radio show and other Black BRAND events.
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