About this podcast
Why Yall Working is a weekly tech & startups show hosted by Alairé Jameson and Michael Ogunsanya! Every Thursday from 5-7 pm EST, we dive into the newest tech, VC, and small business news to keep you informed, educated, and entertained! Like and subscribe to the show! #NightCrew
Episodes
The newest 20 of 36 episodes
- Boom or BUST? Small Modular Reactors and Quantum Tech · 16 minAre SMRs and quantum computing the next big breakthroughs or overhyped bets? We explain the tech, the money, and the real-world implications in this boom-or-bust discussion.
- BEST OF 2025 WYW · 16 minThank you for an awesome 2025! As 2026 loads and businesses evolve, check out all the great moments with all of our awesome guests last year.
- The Hidden World of Microbes — and Why It Matters · 27 minIn this inspiring episode of Why Y’all Working?!, microbiologist Teniola Idowu shares her journey from PG County to earning her PhD at NYU, diving deep into her love for…
- Building Legacy Wealth Through Real Estate w/ Morgan Keim · 15 min · Season 4 Episode 2Former food-tech executive turned real estate strategist, Morgan Keim shares how he shifted from high-risk startups to building sustainable generational wealth. In this episode…
- Why Local Journalism Can Save America with Technical.ly CEO Christopher Wink · 27 min · Season 4 Episode 1Christopher Wink, CEO of Technical.ly, breaks down why local journalism might be the key to economic mobility, class equity, and smarter tech ecosystems. A must-watch for anyone…
- Tech Meets Purpose: Inside Jeff Scruggs’ Mission to Empower Entrepreneurs · 10 minJeff Scruggs went from data scientist to ecosystem builder, CTO, and networker—and he’s doing it all to make funding and opportunity accessible for underestimated founders. In…
- From Coach to G.A.N.G CEO, Jon Carter Interview · 8 min · Season 3 Episode 11From coaching football in the DMV to launching G.A.N.G. LLC and mentoring youth into future tech leaders — John Carter’s story is all heart and hustle. In this episode, he breaks…
- Making It in Tech Sales with Jarrett Albritton · 26 minn this episode of Why Y’all Working, we sit down with Jarrett Albritton — VP of Strategy and tech sales veteran — to unpack how he went from door-to-door sales to breaking into…
- Manny Larcher on Success, Happiness, and the Power of Ambition · 39 min · Season 3 Episode 10Manny Larcher gets real about balancing ambition with happiness and how to work smarter, not harder. From redefining success to living life on his own terms, this is a…
- The Truth About Black Women’s Healthcare Struggles · 27 min · Season 3 Episode 9Black women face unique challenges in academia and healthcare, from securing PhD funding to confronting systemic biases in medicine. In this episode, we speak with healthcare…
- WYW Best Moments of 2024 · 1 h 2 min · Season 3 Episode 8It's 2025!! Let's look at all the great moments from 2024 with Why Yall Working. We're excited to bring you more learnings, insights, and great moments! Listen to the latest…
- From 19 to $100M: Ben Lyons on Building Wealth through Real Estate · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 7Ben Lyons, a real estate expert who’s owned over 300 properties, shares how he went from a 19-year-old entrepreneur to building multi-million-dollar businesses. He dives into the…
- Running Toward Change: Building Black Wellness and Community in Baltimore · 28 min · Season 3 Episode 6Anthony Watters, founder of More Watter Co. and Runners Run, shares his journey of building health-focused businesses that fuse community, culture, and wellness. In this episode…
- 5 Ways Naomi Winston is Redefining Art, Community, and Capitalism · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 5Art doesn’t just inspire—it connects. In this episode, we explore how community shapes creativity, fuels collaboration, and makes art more impactful than ever with author Naomi…
- Top 5 Lessons on Leading with Passion, Community, and Purpose · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 4Explore how leaders like Marjie Cota bring passion, community values, and diverse experiences into their work and personal lives, shaping a unique approach to leadership. In this…
- 4 Resilient Business Secrets with Marjie Cota! · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 3Join Marjie Cota, Director of Entrepreneurial Services at BwTech, as she reveals four essential secrets to building a resilient business that thrives under any challenge. From…
- Generative AI: Shaping Humanity & Entertainment with Yemi Faleti · 36 min · Season 3 Episode 2In this episode, we dive into how generative AI is shaping the future of humanity and entertainment. Yemi Faleti shares insights on the benefits and challenges AI brings to our…
- How Generative AI is Changing Our World: Expert Yemi Faleti Explains · 23 min · Season 3 Episode 1Get ready for an insightful and fun deep dive into generative AI with Yemi Faleti, founder of Videre Worldwide! In this episode, we explore how AI is reshaping everything from…
- Meet Erica, Founder of Fosterpreneur · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 5Get an inside scope on Erica Myers, Founder of Fosterpreneur!
- Erica Myers explains the Foster Care System & More · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 4This is an exciting informative episode with Erica Myers, Founder of Fosterpreneur. Erica breaks down community psychology, mental health, entrepreneurship and more in this…
