Business
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“Married to Real Estate” Hosts On Season 3, Homeownership Advice, Balancing Work and Love
Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson join Securing the Bag to talk about their success on their HGTV show and other career endeavors.
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How This Kids Game Landed on Oprah’s 2023 Favorite Things List | Securing the Bag
Matthew Goins, founder of Puzzle Huddle, noticed a lack of diversity in games for Black kids. Then he set out to change that and hit big.
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From Klarna to Store Cards: How To Holiday Shop & Avoid Buy Now, Debt Later Traps | Securing the Bag
A breakdown of how apps like Afterpay, store card discounts, and credit cards entice us to buy now and worry about debt later.
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What Does Harlem Smell Like? Here’s A Whiff Of Oprah’s Favorite Candles
The Harlem Candle Company was born out of CEO Teri Johnson’s love of scents and a sense of history. She shared her entrepreneurship success on Securing the Bag.
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The Real Estate Godfather of Harlem Tackles Gentrification & Generational Wealth | Securing the Bag
Real estate executive, Jarrod Whitaker, addresses economic concerns in our community and shares advice for owning property as an investment.
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How Atlanta Produced A Cheesesteaks Empire With Help From A Vegan & Rapper Eve | Securing the Bag
Derrick Hayes, founder and CEO of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, sold $2.3 million of cheeseteaks in a single store in 2022.
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“Dip The Pen In Your Own Blood”: How To Find Success As An Author | Securing the Bag: Part 2
Author and publisher, Irene Smalls, dishes some advice on making it as an author and key tips for making your small business successful.

