Empowering Communities through Entrepreneurship: Insights from Tayyib Smith (The Truth In This Art Beyond : Philadelphia)
Meet Tayyib Smith, the founding partner and chief strategist at The Growth Collective. In this episode, we cover:
- Tayyib's background and early experiences that have shaped his work today.
- The role of hip-hop culture as a vehicle for entrepreneurship and economic empowerment, and the inspiration behind founding the Institute of Hip-Hop Entrepreneurship.
- Tayyib's approach to building and nurturing relationships between artists, niche brands, and diverse audiences, and how it has contributed to his success as a cultural connector and entrepreneur.
- Three guiding truths that have shaped Tayyib's career and continue to drive his endeavors.
- The creation of The Growth Collective, its mission to address systemic racism and wealth inequality in communities of color, and its strategies to provide access to resources and capital.
- The key challenges faced during the inception of The Growth Collective and how they were overcome.
- Effective ways to share information and resources with underprivileged communities and ensure equitable access.
- The goals and priorities of The Growth Collective and Tayyib's vision for the organization's evolution over time.
Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as Tayyib Smith shares his insights and experiences in empowering communities of color and generating wealth through his entrepreneurial endeavors.
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This program is supported (in part) by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.
Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart
Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
About "The Truth In This Art"
"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.
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