Listen "The Quiet Truth: The Burden of Black Business"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat does it really take to build something bigger than yourself? In this episode of The Quiet Truth, we sit down with Lanny Smith, founder of Actively Black, to unpack the price of chasing purpose. From one hour of sleep during Fashion Week to the duality of joy and pain in entrepreneurship, Lanny shares why staying in a “delusion” isn’t madness—it’s survival.This conversation dives into the hidden costs of building a Black-owned movement, the weight of identity, and the resilience it demands. If you’ve ever wondered whether your dream is worth the sacrifice, this is the truth you need to hear.🔥 Subscribe to The Quiet Truth for more unfiltered conversations on success, identity, and the real cost of ambition. Don’t just listen—join the movement.Support the showEvery week on The Quiet Truth, we uncover the things left unsaid — about fatherhood, culture, and the struggles behind the smiles. Say the Thing that you want to say but haven't. 👉 Follow us on all social media @QuietTruthPodcast 👉 @martinekechukwu & @bereolaesque 👉 quiettruthpodcast.com 🎙️ Hosted by Martin Ekechukwu & Enitan Bereola | Big thanks to WTF Media Studios, Lounge Studios, and WBLS/Hot97 for giving The Quiet Truth a home to be heard.
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