Stefanie Brown James is Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of The Collective, the largest network of organizations in the country dedicated to building Black political power. Through The Collective and its family of PACs and its education fund, she has helped raise more than $50 million from over 200,000 donors and helped 417 Black leaders win elected office.

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Stefanie Brown James is Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of The Collective, the largest network of organizations in the country dedicated to building Black political power. Through The Collective and its family of PACs and its education fund, she has helped raise more than $50 million from over 200,000 donors and helped 417 Black leaders win elected office.
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Black Tech Green Money presents the stories of successful Black entrepreneurs and technologists, as well as actionable advice and wealth-building strategies from a Black perspective. Hosted by Will Lucas (@willlucas), an entrepreneur, content creator, and Brand Manager at AfroTech, the world's largest Black tech digital platform and conference, Black Tech Green Money is THE podcast for Black entrepreneurs and moguls in the making.

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Black Tech Green Money presents the stories of successful Black entrepreneurs and technologists, as well as actionable advice and wealth-building strategies from a Black perspective. Hosted by Will Lucas (<a href="https://instagram.com/willlucas">@willlucas</a>), an entrepreneur, content creator, and Brand Manager at AfroTech, the world's largest Black tech digital platform and conference, Black Tech Green Money is THE podcast for Black entrepreneurs and moguls in the making.

Stefanie Brown James is Co-Founder and Senior Advisor of The Collective

$50 Million, 200,000 Donors: How Stefanie Brown James Builds Black Political Power

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Shawni Dowell is the Founder and CEO of Possip, an AI and tech-based, human-centered company in Nashville. Possip is an engagement platform that gives organizational and civic leaders quick, actionable insights from their large and diverse communities.



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Shawni Dowell is the Founder and CEO of Possip, an AI and tech-based, human-centered company in Nashville. Possip is an engagement platform that gives organizational and civic leaders quick, actionable insights from their large and diverse communities. 
Save 15% on AfroTech Conference 2026
Black Tech Green Money listeners get 15% off Premier tickets and higher for ATC '26. Use code BTGM152026 at checkout. The code is valid from September 15 through September 30, 2026.
How to redeem:
<ol dir="ltr">
<li>Go to <a href="https://attendee-aftc2026.streampoint.com/">ATC '26 Registration</a></li>
<li>Select a Premier ticket or higher</li>
<li>Enter your registration information</li>
<li>Enter BTGM152026 in the Promotional Code field</li>
<li>Complete your registration</li>
</ol>
The discount applies only to Premier tickets and higher. The code expires September 30.
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Save 15% on AfroTech Conference 2026 Premier tickets and higher with code BTGM152026. Valid through September 30. Register: <a href="https://attendee-aftc2026.streampoint.com/">https://attendee-aftc2026.streampoint.com/</a>
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Shawni Dowell is the Founder and CEO of Possip

How Possip Turned Parent Voices Into a Million Dollar Business

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On this episode of Black Tech Green Money, we hear from industry titans Courtney Adeleye (The Mane Choice) and Monique Rodriguez (Mielle Organics) on navigating the controversial waters of acquisition and what it really takes to transition from a community favorite to a global powerhouse. Meanwhile, a new guard of tech-founders—Candace Mitchell (Myavana) and Dr. Tiffany St. Bernard (HairDays)—explain how they are training algorithms to diagnose scalp health and personalize care. And, Ciara Imani May (Rebundle) breaks down the chemistry of comfort, revealing how banana fiber is disrupting the toxic synthetic hair market. This is the business of beauty, engineered.

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On this episode of Black Tech Green Money, we hear from industry titans Courtney Adeleye (The Mane Choice) and Monique Rodriguez (Mielle Organics) on navigating the controversial waters of acquisition and what it really takes to transition from a community favorite to a global powerhouse. Meanwhile, a new guard of tech-founders&mdash;Candace Mitchell (Myavana) and Dr. Tiffany St. Bernard (HairDays)&mdash;explain how they are training algorithms to diagnose scalp health and personalize care. And,&nbsp;Ciara Imani May (Rebundle) breaks down the chemistry of comfort, revealing how banana fiber is disrupting the toxic synthetic hair market. This is the business of beauty, engineered.
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The hard science and high-stakes finance powering the Black hair revolution

How Bold Entrepreneurs are Reimagining Hair Care with AI

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Bryan Myers is President and CEO at [solidcore].

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Bryan Myers is President and CEO at [solidcore].

Leading through decisions necessary for survival, but humanly costly with Bryan Myers of [solidcore]

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$50 Million, 200,000 Donors: How Stefanie Brown James Builds Black Political Power

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