ideaHUb Innovators Podcast
The ideaHUb Innovators Podcast showcases the stories of thriving minority-owned businesses across Long Island, New York, providing a platform for entrepreneurs to share their journeys, challenges, and successes. Through in-depth conversations, each episode explores the unique experiences of business owners navigating growth, innovation, and scalability from a diverse perspective.
Powered by Hofstra University—Long Island’s largest private university—this podcast fosters meaningful discussions that inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
ideaHUb Innovators Podcast
Latest Episodes
ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Acqullia Bailey, Quilla’s Catering
In this episode, I’m joined by Acqullia A. Bailey, award-winning chef and founder of Quilla’s Catering, Inc.—a full-service catering company that’s been serving the tri-state area with heart and flavor for over 30 years.From soulful Cari...
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Janna Rodriguez, Innovative Daycare
In this episode, I’m joined by Janna Rodriguez—a powerful voice in early childhood education, civic engagement, and community empowerment.From working on political campaigns at 14 to founding Innovative Daycare Corp, Janna has built a ca...
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Dawn Kelly & Jade Duncan, The Nourish Spot
Today’s guests are Dawn Kelly, and her partner and daughter, Jade Duncan, owners of The Nourish Spot Inc., a healthy food and beverage haven in Queens, NY. Dawn launched the Nourish Spot with her two children after a 35+ year career in PR an...
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Sean Phillips, Genesis Signs & Graphics
In this episode, we're joined by Sean Phillips—a seasoned Sales and Marketing executive who made the leap from corporate America to entrepreneurship.After decades with top brands like Coca-Cola, MTV, and NBCUniversal, Sean founded Genesi...
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Godson Michel, Blue Surge Marketing Agency
In this episode, I’m joined by Godson Michel, President of Blue Surge Marketing Agency and founder of BlackLongIslandBusiness.com.From turning a sneaker hustle into a million-dollar e-commerce success to being named a 2024 Top 50 Black M...
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