Bet on Black

Bet on Black
Podcast Description
Hosted by writer and storyteller Monique Wilson, Bet on Black celebrates Black resilience, creativity, and excellence. Each episode dives deep into culture, entrepreneurship, and the lived experiences that inform who we are. With candid conversations and thought-provoking insights, Bet on Black amplifies the voices that deserve to be heard– because when we bet on ourselves, we win.
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The show primarily focuses on themes of Black resilience, creativity, and entrepreneurship, with episodes exploring the lived experiences of individuals in the community, such as the premiere episode with Elianel Clinton discussing his cultural identities and the significance of faith in his work.

Hosted by writer and storyteller Monique Wilson, Bet on Black celebrates Black resilience, creativity, and excellence. Each episode dives deep into culture, entrepreneurship, and the lived experiences that inform who we are. With candid conversations and thought-provoking insights, Bet on Black amplifies the voices that deserve to be heard– because when we bet on ourselves, we win.
In this episode of Bet on Black, Monique sits down with Matthew and Reginald Reismann, the married styling duo behind Love Island's Olandria Carthens' legendary looks.
We're talking about:
- How being married helps the business, and sometimes poses challenges
- Quitting their full-time jobs to fully support their passions
- Their favorite looks on Olandria thus far
- Rules of thumb for working with talent in high-pressure situations
Follow the conversation on social!
Matthew: @matthewreisman
Reginald: @reginaldreisman
Bet on Black: @betonblk.media
Me (host): @moniquewnyc
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