After the success of her co-authored first book with the late Herb Kemp, What's Black About It? Pepper Miller became widely sought-after by marketers for her insights on reaching African-American consumers. Now, nearly seven years later, the respected consumer researcher is giving the industry more to think about in her newest title, Black (Still) Matters in Marketing: Why Increasing Your Cultural IQ is Critical to Your Company and Your Brand. Here, she talks with Toure Muhammad on Bean Soup Radio

Also, we talk about cash mob a Black business

Toure Muhammad talks Ilesa Duncan, director of The Continuum and Vunzai T. Yeazel, a woman from Zimbabwe who will talk about how this play hits home for her.

Bean Soup Times was proud to feature The Baron Son in our print edition a few years ago. We were pleased to have one of the authors, William R. Patterson on this show. Very enlightening. I suggest you listen to him and get the book. It's outstanding.

Special interview with entrepreneur dynamo Lynn Richardson. Originally aired June 29, 2010.

We talked to Tarrey Torae, who is no amateur to the music world, Tarrey is a 4time Apollo Winner, a recipient of 2 Grammys from her work on Kanye West’s College Dropout, and a co-writer/singer on one of Oprah’s favorite songs (John Legend’s “Live It Up”).

Her voice soars to heights unvisited by the average singer and her full-bodied confidence reassures you this is classical music in the making. Naima Dawson, owner of the all popular All Hype City Entertainment Productions is more than just a phenomenal writer and producer, she's also a poet, stunt actor, mentor and youth educator that has been dedicated to the arts for more than 15 years.

Tawanda Johnson-Gray, CEO & President of Sonoran Urban Heart & Stroke, Incorporated who, in August of 2008, Tawanda suffered her fourth stroke (TIA) within a two year span. The fourth stroke (TIA) was the first diagnosis. Tawanda immediately began her journey as an advocate with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for the people of Arizona. This program could save your life! Tonya Durr; wanting more than her job could give her; Tonya Durr left corporate America and created her own path for success.

In a courageous move, she liquidated her assets and launched Graffiti Pizza, so she could surround herself with what she loved—food and people. Hear about one of Chicago’s hottest new restaurants, Graffiti Pizza, the art of making pizza.

Mike "Mr. Sustainability" Thomas, entrepreneur and Chicago resident who is showing the health, money saving and money making value of going green. www.mygreenmag.org.

Listen to this wonderful interview with Yorli Huff, author of The Veil of Victory. Yorli Huff’s fascinating and captivating non-fiction book, “The Veil Of Victory” is now available in paperback: “The Veil Of Victory” tells a story of Yorli’s amazing journey and triumph over child sexual, spousal abuse, spousal suicide and severe work discrimination.

She finds herself in an exciting career as an undercover drug agent in a true to life “21 Jumpstreet” style elite drug unit.

As the only female and African-American member of her team, she faced an unbelievable amount of sexism, racism and fear tactics (including her peers threatening her life, setting her house on fire, etc.) and made groundbreaking history when she brought one of the biggest lawsuits of discrimination against the Cook County Sheriff's Police Department.

Following an eleven year legal battle, she brings the Police Department to their knees.

This show, aired April 18, 2011 was a great show featuring an incredible personal trainer, Jeanai of Body By Jeanai and we talked to Prophet Malaak of Emotional Vibe Edutainment. Click the image below to listen.

We talked to Dr. Chandra Gill, a captivating motivational speaker, passionate about issues related to inner-city youth and communities. Dr. Gill is seen as the new civil rights leadership. She has spoken to national and international audiences and is known as a young scholar activist, immersed in educational thought. She is regarded as one who edifies, encourages and empowers.

April 25, 2011

Listen to the conversation with Julie Dexter, a world renowned, award winning, British vocalist considered by many to be one of the most influential female vocalists of our generation. She has shared the spotlight with a host of cutting edge artists, including Mint Condition, Jill Scott, Bilal, Omar, Loose Ends, Rachelle Ferrell, Ledisi, Eric Roberson and Raheem DeVaughn to name a few. Check out  this April 11, 2011 interview.

Great interviews with Ella Lacey, a filmmaker and artist and Senebella, The Bronzeville Diva on May 2, 2011

Had a great conversation with Dermatologist Dr. Milton Moore, M.D., a physician in the Houston area for over 20 years who offers skin care product. Check it out!

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This was a great show. I truly enjoyed speaking with J. Ivy about the entertainment industry, his work and knowledge he's gained from listening to the Hon. Min. Louis Farrakhan.