Twende: Empowering Black and Brown Entrepreneurs to Thrive

Author: Nashville Entrepreneur Center

Entrepreneurship has been one of the slowest fields to reflect the diversity of the US. Why is that? Join Em Wilder, Program Manager at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, as she explores barriers experienced by founders of color. In each episode, Em speaks with incredible Black and Brown founders about how they have overcome obstacles to success and discovered solutions that help level the playing field. Presented by the David and Rebecca Klements Family with support from the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
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Empowering Black Excellence: Inside the Nashville Black Market’s Story
Episode 27
Tuesday, 3 December, 2024

Carlos Partee, a serial entrepreneur, radio personality, and co-founder of the Nashville Black Market, shares his inspiring journey from selling candy in middle school to building a thriving platform for black-owned businesses. Carlos discusses the market's evolution from a small pop-up in 2017 to a citywide movement hosting festivals and supporting black entrepreneurs. He reflects on the challenges of growth, the emotional recognition he received at the Next Awards where NBM took home the 2024 Hospitality and Retail Growth award, and his vision to expand the market's impact through collaboration and persistence.