The Black Woman Who Built a College and a Movement | Let's Get Real Ep. 30

Black History Month isn’t supposed to be a highlight reel of the same five names. It’s supposed to be receipts. And today I’m putting you on one most people have never heard of: Annie Turnbo Malone.

Before “personal brand.” Before “women in business” panels. Before folks started acting like community was a hashtag, Annie built Poro College and used business like a real tool: training, jobs, pride, and a whole ecosystem for Black women to earn and grow.

This episode is about the difference between a hustle and infrastructure. Annie didn’t just sell a product. She built a system and a hub. Political events. Community events. Support. Safety. A place that meant something.

And if you’re a business owner right now trying to hold everything together, this is your reminder: stability is power. Clarity and community aren’t “soft.” They’re survival skills.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fIyt0YxA-HA

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