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.
Episodes
12 episodes
ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Dbora & Romee Gooden, DboraCosmetics
Today’s guest is a true force of faith and beauty—Dbora, founder of Dbora Cosmetics and Women in Power, joined by her business partner and son, Romee Gooden.For over 20 years, Dbora has built an inspiring cosmetics empire rooted in self-...
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Clifford Exil, JetEx Mechanical LLC
In this episode, we're joined by Clifford Exil, Founder and CEO of JetEx Mechanical LLC—a veteran and minority-owned certified business making major waves in HVAC, plumbing, and general construction.With over 15 years of industry experie...
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39:58
ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Joy Williams, SoulJoy Wellness
In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Joy Williams—a powerhouse at the intersection of wellness, entrepreneurship, and community leadership.Joy is the Associate Director of Community Engagement at Hofstra University’s Institute f...
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33:00
ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Avi Mukherjee, Pre-Award Grants Manager
In this episode, we're joined by Avi Mukherjee, Hofstra University’s Pre-Award Grants Manager and past Assistant Director of Grant Writing and Management at Hofstra's Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.With over eight years of...
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30:56
ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Paul Williams, Absolutely Trophies
In this episode, we're joined by Paul Williams—a dynamic CEO, multi-business owner, tech strategist, and national community leader. As the force behind Absolutely Trophies Inc. and GI Integrated Computer Solutions, Paul has built businesses tha...
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Frederick Towles, The Towles Group, Inc.
This episode features Frederick Towles, an accountant, author, speaker, and finance coach committed to helping others unlock their full potential.As the founder of The Towles Group Inc., Frederick empowers individuals and small business...
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Episode 6
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Coralie Saint-Louis, Enpak Social
In this episode, we're joined by Coralie Saint-Louis—a journalist-turned-media and tech entrepreneur with a mission to reshape how we consume news.Coralie is the creator of Enpak, a social media app delivering real-time, verified local n...
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38:41
ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Episode 5 | Vanessa Best, Precision HealthCare Consultants
Today on the ideaHUb Innovators Podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Vanessa Best, an award-winning entrepreneur and the CEO & Founder of Precision HealthCare Consultants. Based in Baldwin, New York, Vanessa’s company has become ...
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Episode 5
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Episode 4 | Dr. Neva Alexander, Nevalliance
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Episode 3
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Episode 3 | Kenia Osorio-Wellington, Kear Solutions
On this episode of the ideaHUb Innovators Podcast, our host, Dr. Lutisha Vickerie, sits down with Kenia Osorio-Wellington of Kear Solutions. The idea for “Kear Solutions” came from a suggestion from Kenia’s father-in-law. He ...
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Episode 4
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43:13
ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Episode 2 | Marie Saint-Cyr, Saint-Cyr Business & Art Consulting
On this episode of the ideaHUb Innovators Podcast, our host, Dr. Lutisha Vickerie, sits down with Marie Saint-Cyr, owner of Saint-Cyr Art Studio.Marie E. Saint-Cyr is a visionary artist, muralist, and the Founder & CEO of Saint-Cyr ...
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Episode 2
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ideaHUb Innovators Podcast | Episode 1 | Dr. Richard Hayes
We open the ideaHUb Innovators Podcast with Dr. Richard N. Hayes, Executive Director of Hofstra University's Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and an Associate Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at the Frank G. Zarb School...
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Episode 1
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