On this episode of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real, MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard sits down with leaders from the Association for Black Economic Power to discuss financial literacy, economic ownership and building generational wealth in Black Twin Cities communities.
MSR Digital Studio
This podcast is produced by Tracey Williams-Dillard, CEO/Publisher of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
Location:
MSR Digital Studio, led by Ray Seville
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
3744 4th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Contact: (612) 827-4021
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Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real: Women’s Health, Access and Community Care with Dr. Rahshana Price-Isuk
The Tracey’s Keepin It Real podcast explores women’s health, access to care and community wellness in Minneapolis.
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Librarians, Literature & Black History Month
Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real features Twin Cities librarians discussing Black literature, community storytelling, and a Black History Month library read-in.
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On the Radar Podcast Launches with Michelle Perdue as Inaugural Guest
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder launches On the Radar, a new podcast spotlighting changemakers, with artist Michelle Perdue as its first guest.
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Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Spotlights New Girl Scouts River Valleys CEO Marisa C. Williams
Marisa C. Williams joins Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real to discuss leadership, service, and her vision as CEO of Girl Scouts River Valleys.
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Rosalyn Smaller on Survival, Service, and Building Community Care
Former athlete Rosalyn Smaller reflects on survival, service, and building community care in a new episode of Blacklight On Sports.
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Blacklight On Sports Explores Art, Mentorship, and Legacy With Roosevelt Mansfield
Blacklight On Sports features photographer Roosevelt Mansfield, highlighting creativity, mentorship, and community storytelling.
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Equity and Legacy During Minnesota’s 40th MLK Holiday Anniversary
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Capital Is Not the Problem. Access Is.
Episode 8 of Tracey’s Keepin’ It Real Podcast focuses on access to capital, helping entrepreneurs understand funding readiness, financial documentation, and alternative pathways to grow their businesses.
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You Built It. Now Can You Let It Grow?
Episode 7 of Tracey’s Keepin’ it Real with Business breaks down how entrepreneurs can shift from survival mode to sustainable growth by changing how they think, lead, and build teams.
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Blacklight on Sports Featuring Khalid El-Amin
Minneapolis basketball legend Khalid El-Amin reflects on his journey, mindset, and life lessons in a powerful Blacklight on Sports conversation.
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The Cost of the Grind: When Entrepreneurship Breaks Your Health
Episode 6 of Tracey’s Keepin’ it Real with Business tackles burnout head on. Tracey Williams Dillard, Octavia “Tav” Treadway, and Tommy McNeal break down how exhaustion, anxiety, and unhealthy work habits are hurting entrepreneurs and why modeling wellness is essential for leadership and growth.
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Strength & Strategy Series – Episode 5: Networking and Mentorship Podcast
In Episode 5 of the Strength and Strategy Series, Tracey’s Keepin’ it Real with Business focuses on networking and mentorship as non-negotiables for long term success. Tracey, Octavia “Tav” Treadway, and Tommy McNeal talk about stepping into Black chambers, community cooperatives, incubators, and peer circles that are built to help you level up. If you have ever felt like you are building your business alone, this episode offers clear steps to move from isolated to supported.
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Visibility and the Power of Being Seen
Episode 4 of the Strength & Strategy Series digs into visibility and the power of being seen. Tracey, with cohosts Octavia Treadway and Tommy McNeal, discusses how small businesses can build brand awareness, strengthen their digital presence, and use tools like social media, SEO, and MSR Media support to get noticed and remembered.
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Strength & Strategy Series – Episode 3: Customer Service & Professionalism
Episode 3 of Tracey’s Strength & Strategy Series explores why customer service and professionalism are essential for long-term business success. Joined by Tommy McNeal and Octavia Treadway, Tracey breaks down how consistency, communication, and accountability shape trust and customer relationships.
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A Conversation with Lawrence Ellis on Leadership, Youth Athletics, and the Future of Minnesota Sports
In this episode of MSR Blacklight On Sports, hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald talk with Minnesota sports leader Lawrence Ellis about the evolution of youth athletics, policy decisions influencing access and fairness, and the leadership needed to support student-athletes statewide.
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Rebuilding Together Minnesota: How Home Repair Strengthens Communities and Local Economies
In this episode of MSR Business, Associate Editor Jasmine McBride talks with Rebuilding Together Minnesota Executive Director Kathy Greiner about how essential home repairs protect families, strengthen neighborhoods, and support local economies. The conversation highlights the organization’s work across the state and the broader impact of investing in safe and stable housing.
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Make a Plan to Enroll: MNsure Open Enrollment for 2026 Now Underway
Open enrollment for 2026 health insurance coverage is now open, and Minnesotans who don’t get coverage through an employer are encouraged to explore their options and make a plan to stay insured. Farmers, small business owners, early retirees, and independent workers often lack access to employer-based plans or HR departments to guide them. As the […]
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Everyone’s an Artist | Episode 1: A Creative Networking Mixer for Minneapolis Visionaries
On Tuesday, November 11, The Hennepin will host Everyone’s an Artist | Episode 1, a new kind of creative networking experience that brings together artists, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and visionaries for an evening of art, inspiration, and community. Running from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 900 Hennepin Avenue, next to the Orpheum Theatre in […]
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Nominations Now Open for MN Rising Professionals 35 Under 35
Nominations are now open for the MN Rising Professionals 35 Under 35, a statewide recognition honoring young leaders who are shaping Minnesota’s future through vision, innovation, and impact. The annual program celebrates emerging professionals and entrepreneurs from across industries who are driving progress, fostering equity, and building stronger communities. From business and technology to education, […]