From the Bathroom Floor to the Bike: How Dede Davis Built Misfit to Fit by Choosing Herself First
- BlkBld Live, Brand Experience, Branding, Business Mindset, Foundation-First
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blkbld live, Business Loyalty, entrepreneurship, journey to business, Social Media Engagement, Tips and Tricks
- March 18, 2026
Dede Davis went from postpartum depression on a bathroom floor to building Misfit to Fit, a fitness brand that helps women become unapologetically strong. Here’s how she built community over transaction, embraced the juggle, and walked boldly as herself.
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The Real Cost of Being Cut Off and What We Do About It
What happens when you’re cut off from external capital and conditioned to doubt your internal worth? This reflection explores the gap no one talks about, and 5 things that don’t cost money to start closing it.
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The Heart of It All: What Love Looks Like in Business Ownership
What does love look like in business ownership? This love month, BlkBld Live explores ecosystem building, spotlights Black-owned sponsors, and challenges you to pour into your community.
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Romanticize Your Launch: How to Turn Any Launch Into a Campaign
Whether you’re launching an album, a rebrand, a podcast, or a new product, the way you introduce it matters. Here’s a simple 5-step framework for turning any launch into a campaign, inspired by PK the Poet, a Phoenix artist’s brilliant rollout.
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How Abdul Built Aura Collective by Bringing the World to Phoenix
Abdul Ozoya moved to Phoenix and couldn’t find community, so he built it. In one year, he created Arizona’s premier Afro-luxury experience brand, introduced the city to 10 new venues, and developed a pricing model where his team eats first.
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Branding Is More Important Than Ever in 2026
Marketing feels harder in 2026, and you’re not imagining it. Attention is fragmented, AI raised the content floor, and social fatigue is real. This post breaks down why brand clarity helps you win, how to build a Media Mix that doesn’t depend on one platform, and the simple 2026 playbook that gives you stability when algorithms change.
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BlkBld Live Is Back: Season Two Is Here
BlkBld Live is back, an unfiltered video podcast where founders share the real journey to business: the good, the bad, the ugly, and the lessons you can apply.
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Building the Boat Before You See the Rain
You’re not behind. You’re complete in Him. This reflection explores alignment, foundation, and what it looks like to build before you have the blueprint.
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How I’m Planning 2026 After Everything Fell Apart (And How You Can Too)
I was laid off in 2025 and had to rebuild how I work, plan, and lead my business. In this post, I walk through the exact Annual Business Planning Worksheet I use to review the year, clarify my mission, look at the real numbers, and turn big goals into a quarterly plan you can actually follow. If you are ready for a more intentional 2026, this is for you.
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Foundation First vs Foundation Later: The $100,000 Difference
Both foundation-first and foundation-later approaches can make you money. I know because I’ve done both. The difference? One cost me $100,000, broken relationships, and moving home at 28. The other built BlkBld & Co. Here’s what nobody tells you about building without a foundation—and why it might cost you everything.
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