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So Ambitious

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Hosted by Black Ambition CEO Felecia Hatcher, So Ambitious is a series about what's possible when Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs can build uninterrupted. From the tech founder to the creative entrepreneur, So Ambitious tells the stories of the people building, creating, and organizing - against all odds, with authenticity, and in community. Their stories propel the conversation about ambition beyond money, titles, or vanity metrics and dive into details of what it takes to do impactful, transformative work with longevity.

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What is So Ambitious about?

Hosted by Black Ambition CEO Felecia Hatcher, So Ambitious is a series about what's possible when Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs can build uninterrupted. From the tech founder to the creative entrepreneur, So Ambitious tells the stories of the people building, creating, and organizing - against all odds, with authenticity, and in community.

Who hosts So Ambitious?

So Ambitious is hosted by Black Ambition. The show has published 51 episodes to date.

What has So Ambitious covered recently?

Recent episodes include "407: Built Without Access: How Underrepresented Entrepreneurs Create What They’re Not Given" (3 June 2026, 27 minutes), "406: What Social Impact Leaders Know About Capital That Founders Don’t | Asha Walker &, Valencia Gunder" (27 May 2026, 56 minutes), and "405: Jeff Johnson on Supporting Black Men Entrepreneurs Without Ignoring Their Humanity" (20 May 2026, 53 minutes).

How often does So Ambitious publish?

So Ambitious publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 51 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on So Ambitious?

Booking probability for So Ambitious is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. So Ambitious requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. So Ambitious's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch So Ambitious?

The strongest fits for So Ambitious are Business & Management Consulting and Photography, Polling & Other Services. So Ambitious has a business audience.

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Black Ambition hosts So Ambitious, a business podcast with 51 episodes published.

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  • So Ambitious

    407: Built Without Access: How Underrepresented Entrepreneurs Create What They’re Not Given

    Jun 3, 202627 min

    In this So Ambitious compilation, Black founders break down what it really takes to create opportunity when doors don’t open for you. This episode explores the internal mindset shifts required to overcome limiting...

  • Episode #406

    406: What Social Impact Leaders Know About Capital That Founders Don’t | Asha Walker &, Valencia Gunder

    May 27, 202656 minS4

    In this episode, Felecia Hatcher welcomes Asha Walker (Health In The Hood) and Valencia Gunder (The Smile Trust), who break down what it really means to build community, create impact, and redefine wealth from the...

  • Episode #5

    405: Jeff Johnson on Supporting Black Men Entrepreneurs Without Ignoring Their Humanity

    May 20, 202653 minS4

    In this episode of So Ambitious, Jeff Johnson breaks down what it really means to lead, build, and evolve as a founder, especially as a Black entrepreneur navigating identity, capital, and visibility. From building in...

  • Episode #404

    404: President of America’s Largest Black-Owned Bank Teri Williams on Ownership, Wealth and Legacy

    May 13, 202653 minS4

    What does it take to build generational wealth when the system was never built for you? Today, Felecia Hatcher welcomes Teri Williams, Owner and President of OneUnited Bank, who shares how she helped build the largest...

  • Episode #403

    403: Body Language Secrets That Close Million Dollar Deals | Linda Clemons

    May 6, 20261h 2mS4

    What if your body is speaking louder than your words… and costing you deals, influence, and opportunities? For today’s episode of So Ambitious, global body language expert and sales strategist Linda Clemons joins...

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  • Episode #402

    402: Black Ambition Prize Founders on Transforming Real Problems Into Scalable Business

    Apr 29, 20261h 12mS4

    What separates a good idea from a scalable business? In this episode of So Ambitious, Black Ambition Prize founders D’Angelo Senat (AllPeep), Barbara Jacques (JACQ’S Skincare), and LaToya Stirrup (Kamzaleje) break down...

  • Episode #401

    401: How Aisha Bowe Turns "Impossible" Goals Into Repeatable Millions

    Apr 22, 202646 minS4

    In this powerful episode of So Ambitious, Aisha Bowe shares how she went from a 2.3 GPA student to a NASA rocket scientist, entrepreneur, and commercial astronaut. This is not just a story about space. It is about...

  • So Ambitious

    When Black Founders Win, Systems Change | Season 4 Trailer

    Apr 21, 20261 minS4

    What happens when ambition is backed by access, community, and purpose? Welcome to Season 4 of So Ambitious, the podcast powered by Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition Prize and hosted by Felecia Hatcher. This new season...

  • Episode #311

    Black Ambition Prize Winners on Funding, Scaling, and Overcoming Setbacks | Founder Series

    Mar 25, 202659 minS3

    In this special compilation episode of So Ambitious, hear directly from founders who have won funding through the Black Ambition Prize — and what it really takes to build, scale, and grow after securing capital. If you...

  • Episode #10

    310: Build Your Founder Muscle: Resilience, Failing Forward & the Grit to Keep Going

    Jan 21, 202654 minS3

    Entrepreneurship is not just about strategy. It is about resilience, self-forgiveness, and learning how to move forward after mistakes, losses, burnout, and rejection. This compilation episode is about having the inner...

  • Episode #9

    309: Ambition Without Permission: Founders Who Built Their Own Lanes (Compilation)

    Jan 14, 202643 minS3

    This Best-Of episode spotlights founders who stopped waiting for permission and chose to build anyway. These stories highlight what happens when creators are overlooked, underestimated, or even excluded from traditional...

  • Episode #8

    308: Love Is the Investment Thesis: Lessons From 8-Figure Investment Decisions | Liz Thompson

    Dec 17, 202559 minS3

    Liz Thompson is an investor, philanthropist, and CEO of the Café Group, whose story embodies ambition, faith, and love in action. From her beginnings in Chicago’s Cabrini Green to co-founding Cleveland Avenue with her...

  • Episode #7

    307: Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche on Losing Everything to Find Yourself: Lessons After $300,000 in Debt

    Dec 10, 20251h 9mS3

    Tiffany Aliche, better known as The Budgetnista, built a multimillion-dollar empire rooted in transparency, discipline, and service. From being scammed out of $35,000 and sleeping on her sister’s couch to leading a...

  • Episode #6

    306: One Vision, One Weekend, 50,000 People: Michael Barclay on Scaling Essence Festival and Cultural Legacy

    Dec 3, 202546 minS3

    Michael Barclay is the Chief Events Officer of Sundial Media Group, the company behind the Essence Festival of Culture – one of the largest and longest-running cultural events in the world. From managing a $10 billion...

  • Episode #5

    305: The Hidden Cost of Ambition: Candace Washington on Founder Mental Health

    Nov 26, 20251h 9mS3

    Candace Washington is a licensed psychotherapist, Air Force veteran, production therapist, and author whose journey embodies resilience, transformation, and purpose. From surviving suicide attempts and battling...

  • Episode #4

    304: The Future of Music is AI: How Black Creators Can Win the Next Creative Era

    Nov 19, 20251h 5mS3

    What happens when two visionary creators collide at the intersection of comedy, technology, and music? In this episode of So Ambitious, host Felicia Hatcher sits down with Zayd Portillo (creatrgd) and King Willonius...

  • Episode #3

    303: The Internet Was Built on Black Culture, Alphonzo Terrell Says It’s Time We Own It

    Nov 12, 20251h 13mS3

    Alphonzo "Phonz" Terrell, co-founder and CEO of Spill, is rewriting what it means to build community online. From his early days in music and media to leading social strategy at HBO and Twitter, Alphonzo’s journey...

  • Episode #2

    302: The Unusual Pairing - Ingrid Best on Building Space for Black Women in Luxury & Wine

    Nov 5, 20251 hourS3

    Welcome back! In this inspiring episode of So Ambitious, we sit down with Ingrid Best, founder of IBest Wines, to unpack her bold journey from corporate spirits executive to visionary wine entrepreneur. Ingrid reveals...

  • Episode #1

    301: The $15 Trillion Opportunity: Protecting Black Culture & Ownership | Lanny Smith, Tommy Johnson

    Oct 29, 202544 minS3

    Our culture is being packaged, praised, and profited from without ever being protected. Until now. In this Season 3 premiere of So Ambitious, host Felecia Hatcher sits down with two visionary founders reshaping the way...

  • So Ambitious

    We've Been The Culture. Now It's Time to Own It | So Ambitious Season 3

    Oct 27, 20252 minS3

    This season, it’s about ownership. Because ambition doesn’t need permission. Welcome to Season 3 of So Ambitious - the award-winning podcast from Pharrell Williams’ Black Ambition Prize, hosted by Felecia Hatcher. This...

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