139 episodes

The Minority Trailblazer is a weekly podcast posted every Thursday hosted by Greg E. Hill (www.GregEHill.com). This podcast is dedicated to minorities who are blazing a trail in a variety of industries such as education, business, comedy, entrepreneurship, etc. My goal is to share their stories in hopes to inspire, educate, and ultimately encourage others to live with purpose and passion.

The Minority Trailblazer Podcast with Greg E. Hill Minority Trailblazer

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 292 Ratings

The Minority Trailblazer is a weekly podcast posted every Thursday hosted by Greg E. Hill (www.GregEHill.com). This podcast is dedicated to minorities who are blazing a trail in a variety of industries such as education, business, comedy, entrepreneurship, etc. My goal is to share their stories in hopes to inspire, educate, and ultimately encourage others to live with purpose and passion.

    Ep 136: The Niched Down Business: Creating Wealth via Virtual Call Centers w/ Donald T. Spann

    Ep 136: The Niched Down Business: Creating Wealth via Virtual Call Centers w/ Donald T. Spann

    Donald T. Spann joins the Minority Trailblazer Podcast for episode 139! Spann is a minority entrepreneur, who has had four businesses acquisitions at age 35. He recently sold his latest acquisition with Vicky Virtual, a virtual call center for seven figures in 2019. Spann also talks about navigating in business and using entrepreneurship to build his dream instead of working corporate and building someone else's. Enjoy!

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedonaldspann/?hl=en

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Ep 137: Watch The Throne:The Art of Branding in Entertainment w/ Next Level Founder Herc

    Ep 137: Watch The Throne:The Art of Branding in Entertainment w/ Next Level Founder Herc

    In episode 137 of the Minority Trailblazer Podcast, Hercules Conway II of Nx Level Entertainment talks his entrepreneurship journey and living life to the fullest. A Jacksonville, NC native, Herc talks about the power of your circle, and the voices of those around you, open-mindedness in business, and tough lessons that he has learned in business. Creating social experiences, building the right relationships, breaking things down for the future generations are all prevalent in successful businesses. Enjoy!

    Web: https://nxlevelent.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herc3k/?hl=en
    Twitter:https://twitter.com/herc3k

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Ep 135: Yesterday you Said Tommorow: Get Your Life w/Lydia Blanco

    Ep 135: Yesterday you Said Tommorow: Get Your Life w/Lydia Blanco

    Lydia T. Blanco is a San Francisco, California native, and in Episode 134 of the Minority Trailblazer Podcast she tells her journey of overcoming poverty and gang violence to becoming successful in the business entertainment industry and having a successful business podcast. She also gives advice on overcoming self-doubt, owning who you are and holding yourself accountable for goals you want to accomplish.

    Web: https://lydiatblanco.com/
    Podcast: https://www.thegetmylifetour.com/

    • 1 hr 28 min
    Ep 134: Moving Your Breaking Point: Learning to Lose to Humbly Win w/Colton Palmer

    Ep 134: Moving Your Breaking Point: Learning to Lose to Humbly Win w/Colton Palmer

    Colton Palmer is a Durham, NC native and in Episode 136 of the Minority Trailblazer Podcast, he talks about how he translates his success in wrestling at Riverside High School as a state champion and NC State in college to the professional business world. He talks about pushing yourself, bouncing back after defeat and execution to help build success. Enjoy!

    Find Colton Here:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coltonpalmer/?hl=en
    Website: https://coltonspalmer.com/

    • 1 hr 20 min
    Ep 133: Lift as you climb: Black Fathers, Black Community, Black Music w/ Pierce Freelon

    Ep 133: Lift as you climb: Black Fathers, Black Community, Black Music w/ Pierce Freelon

    Pierce Freelon is a Durham, NC native, who is focused on leaving an impact in communities against violence and leader of the Black Men's Summit. In episode 133 of the Minority Trailblazer Podcast, Freelon talks about accountability and staying true to your word as a man and a professional, while building and setting goals to achieve as a business leader. Enjoy!

    Website: https://www.piercefreelon.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piercefreelon/

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Ep 132: Prospering on the Low & the Con of Authenticity in the Digital Age w/Jakiya Brown-Thiaw

    Ep 132: Prospering on the Low & the Con of Authenticity in the Digital Age w/Jakiya Brown-Thiaw

    Jakiya Brown-Thiaw joins the Minority Trailblazer podcast for episode 132. Jakiya talks about her brand, The Traveling Fro, which is a brand and marketing strategist company. Jakiya talks about her journey from corporate work to building her own brand, while helping others build their brand.

    • 1 hr 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
292 Ratings

292 Ratings

Cheylaina Fultz ,

Love this podcast!

I’ve been listening to this podcast for years and I love Greg’s energy as a host as well as the insightful topics from his guests. It’s refreshing to see and hear about so many of our black brothers and sisters doing big things and making a big difference. Thank you for highlighting them!
Aggie Pride and Skee-Phi!
Cheylaina Fultz

Hank Godbold ,

Welcome Back!

It’s definitely good to have you back! Your podcasts are how I start my day and I’ve been beyond motivated and inspired with all the information and narratives both you and your guests share.

themooreroom ,

Life Changing! Motivating!

One of my favorite podcasts! This has truly changed my life

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