Quick—can you name three Black-owned businesses in your city? If not, you're not alone. Even those of us who want to support Black-owned businesses often struggle with one basic challenge: finding them.

In this episode of The Multipreneur Life, we’re honoring National Black Business Month by helping you S.C.O.U.T. out opportunities to support and celebrate Black-owned businesses—not just during August, but all year long.Whether you live in a large urban center or a quiet suburban cul-de-sac, this conversation will give you practical tips, personal reflections, and a powerful framework for channeling your dollars with more intention.

Using the acronym S.C.O.U.T., we walk you through five ways to shift your consumer habits, build lasting relationships, and integrate economic justice into your everyday routine:

🔍 S – Seek Intentionally
Start with a plan. You’ll learn how to compile your own list of Black-owned businesses based on your most frequent purchases—from restaurants to gift shops to services you might not have thought of (hello, Black-owned CPA firms!).

🤝 C – Connect & Collaborate
It’s not just about buying once—it’s about building community. I share ways to connect with local Black business owners through networking events, Chambers ofCommerce, and even casual coffee chats that lead to meaningful collaborations.

🚪 O – Open Doors & Offer Support
If you’re a decision-maker, leader, or connector, you have the power to amplify others. Learn how to refer, recommend, and resource other Black-owned businesses by simply sharing your platform or passing along a helpful tool.

🛍️ U – Utilize & Uplift
Support goes beyond buying—review it, post it, recommend it. We talk about the power of social proof and how simple actions like a Google review or IG tag can boost a brand’s visibility and sustainability.

🧠 T – Think It Through
Want to make supporting Black-owned businesses part of your regular routine? You’ll need to plan ahead, detour from your default stores, and make space in your schedule. We’ll show you how that effort can become effortless withintention.

✨ Whether you’re a consumer looking to redirect your dollars, a business owner seeking community, or a leader aiming to diversify your vendor list—this episode will spark your next move.

Because here’s the truth: economic empowerment is a form of activism. And as a Multipreneur, your money, time, and voice all carry weight.

🎯 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

💼 Why It Matters to Multipreneurs
Supporting Black-owned businesses isn’t just about allyship—it’s about ecosystem building. If you're trying to build your own hot streak, nothing fuels momentum like building momentum for someone else.Multipreneurship is a team sport. Let’s play it together.

🛒 Action Item:
Start your “BOB List” today. Identify at least 5 Black-owned businesses—local or national—that you can support this month and beyond. (Grab your starter list below!)

👑Divalicious Pro Tip: Let your money do the talking. When you shop with intention, you invest in equity.

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