What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Saunteel Jenkins, a trailblazing public servant, nonprofit leader, and 2025 candidate for Mayor of Detroit. From serving on Detroit City Council to leading The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), Saunteel brings decades of experience in government, social work, and community leadership. In partnership with Citizen Detroit and Politics on the Go (PoGo), this conversation dives into the policies, purpose, and people that continue to shape her vision for a more equitable Detroit.

We're talking:

• Why she’s running for mayor and what makes this moment personal
• Lessons from her time on City Council and in the nonprofit sector
• Her approach to public safety, affordable housing, and economic mobility
• Centering compassion and lived experience in leadership
• Building a city that works for all Detroiters, not just a few

Tap in for a thoughtful and purpose-driven discussion with a lifelong Detroiter committed to healing, hope, and forward-thinking leadership.

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What Up Does?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we're joined by Sydney Noble, founder of The Noble Brand. A Detroit-based entrepreneur with a powerful story, Sydney is building a wellness-driven lifestyle brand that merges luxury fragrance with holistic, culturally-rooted self-care. As a queer, Black woman living with an invisible disability, Sydney's journey speaks to resilience, identity, and reimagining rest as a form of resistance.

We're talking:

• The origin story of The Noble Brand and why scent is central to self-care
• How Sydney’s lived experience shaped a brand rooted in healing and accessibility
• What wellness looks like in Detroit and why community-based care matters
• Reclaiming rest and redefining what self-care means for Black women and marginalized communities

Tap in for a heartfelt and powerful conversation about business, wellness, and building a legacy that heals.

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What Up Doe?! In this powerful solo episode, host Denzell Turner reflects on the origins of the Black Fridays Podcast and why supporting Black-owned businesses is more critical than ever in 2025. From the surge of corporate commitments in 2020 to the current rollback of DEI initiatives, Denzell unpacks what’s changed, what hasn’t, and why economic empowerment, visibility, and ownership in Black communities remain essential.

We're talking:

• The story behind launching Black Fridays during a time of national unrest
• How DEI rollbacks and shifting politics are affecting Black entrepreneurs in 2025
• The lasting economic impact of Black-owned businesses
• Why consistent support and collaboration are key to legacy building

Tap in for a timely and purpose-driven reminder that Black-owned was never a trend—it’s a movement rooted in legacy.

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What Up Doe?! This week on the Black Fridays Podcast, we sit down with Jenn Onwenu, creator and host of The Ask Jenn Show on The Uprising Network. Known for her unfiltered commentary, deep insights, and commitment to keeping it real, Jenn opens up about how she built a brand rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and fearless expression. From tackling tough conversations to creating space for healing and humor, Jenn is “Detroit’s Oprah” and a voice Detroit didn’t know it needed—but now can’t do without!

We're talking:

• How The Ask Jenn Show got started and found its audience
• Building a media brand based on authenticity and lived experience
• How to get paid as a creative and content creator
• Lessons learned from growing a platform on YouTube and social media
• Advice on life from Ask Jenn

If you love bold conversations, honest storytelling, and Detroit voices making waves, this episode is a must-listen.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Sierra Boone, creator and executive producer of The Nap Time Show, a preschool series rooted in storytelling, music, and emotional wellness. From her background in social impact storytelling to launching a media platform focused on helping kids embrace rest and mindfulness, Sierra shares the intentionality behind her work and what drives her mission to uplift young minds and families.

We're talking:

• How The Nap Time Show is changing how children view rest and self-regulation
• The importance of emotional wellness in early childhood development
• Sierra's journey from media professional to purpose-driven creator
• The value of diverse, culturally responsive children’s content
• What it takes to lead with vision, vulnerability, and impact

This is a conversation for creators, educators, and anyone passionate about mental wellness and storytelling with purpose. Tap in!

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What Up Doe?! In this episode, we got family in the building as we sit down with my older sister Ongeleke Turner, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of NoFlagNoFoul, a mental wellness platform created specifically for athletes. With over 13 years of experience across clinical settings, Ongeleke shares how her deep-rooted love for sports and passion for healing came together to serve a community often overlooked in the mental health conversation. Her message is clear: athletes are people first, and they deserve space to prioritize their mental health.

We're talking:

• How Ongeleke Turner launched a mental health platform for athletes
• The power of pivoting into purpose-driven entrepreneurship in mental health
• Why athlete mental health matters and how to break the stigma
• Creating confidential mental health support spaces for sports professionals
• Addressing performance pressure, anxiety, and emotional health in athletes

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What Up Doe?! In this special episode, we sit down with Detroit City Council President and 2025 mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield. As the youngest person ever elected to Detroit City Council and now its youngest president, Mary shares what fuels her passion for public service and why she’s stepping up to lead the city into a bold new chapter.

We're talking:

• What inspired her to run for Mayor of Detroit and the legacy she hopes to build
• The historical significance of her candidacy and what it means for the city
• How faith, family, and community led her to a life of service
• Why she believes the future of Detroit is brighter than ever
• Her reflections on City Council and the lessons learned from leadership

Tap in for a powerful and purpose-driven conversation with a true Detroit trailblazer.

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What Up Doe?! In this episode, we sit down with Sebastian Jackson, the visionary entrepreneur behind The Social Club Grooming Company, Shop Talk, and Saint Martin. From redefining the barbershop experience in Detroit to building a grooming brand rooted in science, culture, and care, Sebastian is using every platform he touches to elevate the community and inspire intentional living.

We're talking:

• The journey of launching The Social Club and creating inclusive spaces for all hair types
• How Shop Talk turns barbershop conversations into powerful dialogues on culture and leadership
• The story behind Saint Martin and its mission to solve real hair and scalp issues for Black men
• What it means to build businesses that are sustainable, community-driven, and unapologetically rooted in purpose

Tap in for a thoughtful conversation on entrepreneurship, legacy, and what it really takes to create change through culture.

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