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Brandon Calloway - The Equity Advocate

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Champion For Black Owned Businesses
Public Speaker & Pan-Africanist
CEO of @kansascitygift
Owner of @blerd.manga

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This is one of the best podcasts I’ve ever been on. It felt great to sit and have an authentic conversation with @iamd.c.smith and @theporterhousekc about the work that we both do to support Black owned businesses. Thank you for having me on as the first guest of the show. by @theequityadvocate

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There is a direct tie from financial oppression to every other challenge that is present due to the lack of racial equity. by @theequityadvocate

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Investing in Black-owned businesses to ignite their growth and scale is a direct path to economic equity and it is what we are all about at @kansascitygift on a daily basis. by @theequityadvocate

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See you on August 9th. 🚀🚀 by @theequityadvocate

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Venezuela getting hit with two earthquakes in one day, and for both of them to be over 7.1 magnitude is crazy. Hoping they can bounce back. by @theequityadvocate

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Troost Walk 2026 is done! I appreciate everyone that came out. Great networking and elevation of the Black owned businesses on Troost. by @theequityadvocate

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I graduated with my executive MBA today from Rockhurst University. It’s an amazing program that I went through with some amazing people. This is a huge milestone that I will forever appreciate, as well as the people that constantly pushed me to take this step. Shout out to the Rockhurst class of 2026. by @theequityadvocate

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🍑🥧🍨 It’s officially time for me to get my hands on this KC-made peach cobbler!! @SweetPeachesCobbler was a @kansascitygift grant recipient as a black-owned business, and her story of growth and success sounds incredible!
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Word on the street the (Jack) Daniels Cobbler can be found at @KCJukehouse and the (Crown) Royal Cobbler is at @WingStudioKC! And let’s not forget the Sweet Peaches Food Truck, also selling cinnamon roll cobbler, peach and apple cobbler, as well as peach cobbler AND banana pudding cookies! 🥃🍪🚚🍌🍑 taken in Kansas City Area by @theequityadvocate

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In this snippet, Brandon talks about the real, tangible impact of showing up for our community...raising $100,000 for Black-owned businesses, all because thousands of individuals decided to take action together.

It’s a powerful reminder that when we stop just talking about change and start investing in it, we see the best of humanity. 🖤🏙️

#kcmo #kansascitymo #kansascitymissouri #kansascity taken in Kansas City, Missouri by @theequityadvocate

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In this episode, we dive into the direct link between economic opportunity💰 and reducing crime. It’s not just about one neighborhood; it’s about the health of our entire region. When one area thrives, we all win. 🙌🏻🫶🏻👏🏻 taken in Kansas City, Missouri by @theequityadvocate

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🗯️🌆🏘️🚧 This was a really profound conversation with Brandon Calloway, i.e. @theequityadvocate and Co-founder of @KansasCityGIFT that every Kansas Citian should hear!

🚦🏡 Ever wonder why some Kansas City neighborhoods look so different from others, even just a few blocks away, or have you ever heard the history of redlining and how it shaped our neighborhoods, from the Country Club Plaza to Troost?

🥹 This conversation is eye-opening and dives into why...join me in giving $10 a month to @kansascitygift so Brandon and his team can invest millions into 🖤Black-owned🖤 businesses, create jobs, and #stimulate an economic engine that has a ripple effect far beyond the businesses.”

🔗 Link in bio to hear/watch the full episode

#KansasCity #KCBlackOwned #KansasCityMO #KCMO taken in Kansas City Area by @theequityadvocate

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If you want to be a part of long-term, history-making change in KC, this is an incredible episode to hear. 🌃🍻🩵

KC G.I.F.T. provides Black business owners in KC’s historically redlined neighborhoods access to financial support through grants, and provides free business support to any small business owner in the area. 👏🏻🍽️💃🏼

The ACTION @theequityadvocate and his team are taking is absolutely amazing, and you can play a part in closing the racial wealth gap right here in KC! I learned SO much from Brandon (more to come here!) about the past, present and future, and encourage you to hear the FULL episode for the full impact of our convo!

In six years:
• $2 million invested
• 83 businesses funded
• 160+ jobs created
• 2,650+ entrepreneurs served
• 10,000+ appointments delivered

#kansascitymo #kcmo #kcblackbusiness #blackowned #kansascitymissouri taken in Kansas City, Missouri by @theequityadvocate

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