The Kickback With Keri
The Kickback With Keri
Podcast Description
What separates dreamers from doers? How do you turn obstacles into opportunities for growth?
Hosted by Keri Henderson, this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with trailblazing visionaries behind today’s most innovative brands. With a strong focus on amplifying underrepresented voices, The Kickback With Keri celebrates diverse leaders who prove that success is not a one-size-fits-all journey.
You'll hear from small business owners who bet on themselves and turned dreams into thriving ventures; creatives and artists leveraging community to grow their brands and make an impact and change makers who are shaking up industries and breaking barriers.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking actionable business advice, a creative looking to grow your personal brand, or someone simply striving to level up in life, this podcast will leave you feeling inspired, motivated, and ready to take action.
Come for the insider secrets, stay for the 'aha' moments. The Kickback With Keri spills the tea on what it really takes to shatter glass ceilings, empower communities, and create meaningful change.
Subscribe now and join a community of ambitious thinkers and doers who are shaping the future. Grab your favorite drink, settle in; it's time to kick back!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast dives into themes of entrepreneurship, community empowerment, and personal development, showcasing diverse voices who have made significant impacts in various industries. Episodes focus on topics like the entrepreneurial journey, breaking barriers, and personal branding, such as a mother-daughter duo's transition from a food blog to a successful cookie business and discussions on personal style's impact on career advancement.
The Kickback With Keri is where Black brilliance, bold storytelling, and business strategy meet. Hosted by Keri Henderson, entrepreneur and community builder, this podcast goes beyond feel-good conversations, spotlighting Black-owned brands, creators, and changemakers who are building wealth, breaking barriers, and rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship.
Each episode delivers actionable insight and inspiring real talk from launching purpose-driven ventures to navigating visibility, growth, and impact in today’s economy. Whether you’re a small business owner, creative, or community-minded doer, you’ll walk away with gems you can actually use, plus the motivation to keep going.
Join a growing movement of listeners who believe in supporting Black-owned businesses, celebrating innovation, and building generational wealth one conversation at a time.
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Anna Cobb almost lost her life to a synthetic energy supplement. That experience made her to rethink what she was consuming and ultimately led to her creating the first okra sparkling water on the market.
In this episode, Anna shares the story behind building O’kra, the wellness beverage brand that went from an idea to being on the shelves at 11 Erewhon luxury grocery stores in California and a nationwide launch in Sprouts in May 2026. We talk about navigating the beverage industry, pivoting until you find product-market fit, and why okra was the best choice to create a beverage brand.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Pivoting without quitting and the importance of isolation before launching
- Why okra has deeps roots in Black history and the benefits often overlooked
- What beverage founders can learn from brands like Poppi and Olipop
- How a viral LinkedIn post helped generate early momentum
- The strategy behind securing retail partnerships and scaling
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Connect with Anna Cobb:
Website → drinkokra.com
Instagram → @drinkokra | @theherbalhottie
TikTok → @drinkokra
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