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Ep. 223 Jordyn Weaver is the founder of Forefront, an Atlanta-based start-up, that’s on a mission to bring Black brands to the Forefront by connecting them with influencers who promote their products to millions on social media. She’s also a 2024 Black Ambition HBCU Grand Prize winner.

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