The Pitch Black Podcast
The Pitch Black Podcast
Podcast Description
The Pitch Black Podcast is the official podcast of Pitch Black, a bold, insightful, and necessary space where Black entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers share their journeys, challenges, and victories. Through candid conversations, we amplify the voices shaping the future and build a network of inspiration, knowledge, and support.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to Black entrepreneurship, equity, and community support, with episodes like the premiere featuring Ciara Pressler discussing the state of Black entrepreneurship and tangible actions to support Black businesses beyond mere performative gestures, diving into the intersections of money, policy, and action.
The Pitch Black Podcast is the official podcast of Pitch Black, a bold, insightful, and necessary space where Black entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers share their journeys, challenges, and victories. Through candid conversations, we amplify the voices shaping the future and build a network of inspiration, knowledge, and support.
In the Season 2 premiere of the Pitch Black Podcast, hosts Stephen Green and Jelani Memory reflect on a powerful year of growth, experimentation, and community impact across 2025—and set the tone for what’s ahead in 2026.
They unpack the momentum behind Pitch Black events like Pitch Black Food and the Pitch Black Showcase, highlighting how trust, collaboration, and showing up consistently have become the foundation of the movement. Against the backdrop of a shifting cultural and economic landscape in Portland, the conversation centers on resiliency—what it really takes to keep building when conditions are uncertain.
Stephen and Jelani also share how Pitch Black is evolving: fewer but deeper partnerships, more intentional programming, and an even sharper focus on supporting Black founders through every stage of their journey. The episode closes with a look forward to new collaborations, guests, and initiatives shaping the future of Pitch Black.
Chapters
00:00 – Recap of 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026
08:13 – Building Resiliency and Trust in Community
18:44 – The Future of Portland and Community Engagement
25:46 – Exciting Guests and Future Collaborations
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