Ep 36: Entrepreneurship, Building A Brand, And The Black Nerd Experience With Jamie Broadnax

In this episode, the guys welcome Jamie Broadnax, founder and CEO of Black Girl Nerds. Jamie breaks down the creation of Black Girl Nerds and how she built the brand. She explains how she embraced being a black nerd and the importance of being yourself. Later she highlights the lessons she learned in creating a business and what you should do if you want to start a business. Jamie also discuss what it felt like to be recognized by Shonda Rhimes and what it was like to interview Idris Elba and Oprah Winfrey. Tune in! Jamie Broadnax is the creator of the online community for Black women called Black Girl Nerds. Jamie has appeared on MSNBC's The Melissa Harris-Perry Show and The Grio's Top 100. Her Twitter personality has been recognized by Shonda Rhimes as one of her favorites to follow. She's the primary film critic for BGN and is a member of the Critics Choice Association. She's covered some of the greatest entertainers from actor Idris Elba to billionaire media mogul Oprah Winfrey. To learn more about Black Girl Nerds check out the links below. Website: www.blackgirlnerds.com Twitter: @BlackGirlNerds  Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackgirlnerds YouTube: https://bit.ly/2Ku2yoE Instagram: www.instagram.com/blackgirlnerds Listen to new episodes every Wednesday as the 30 to Life crew discuss everyday millennial life and black culture. 30 to Life is more than a black podcast. It is an experience. Please subscribe and review the podcast. Available on all major podcast platforms. Follow us on Instagram @30tolifepod https://www.instagram.com/30tolifepod/