Black Dot

Black Dot is a multi-purpose cultural space for creative entrepreneurs.

12/04/2025

Equitable development is core to how we build at Tubman Health. As we move forward with Lydig Construction on the Tubman Health Center build, we’re expanding opportunities for subcontractors and suppliers, especially those historically excluded and/or in line with our values.

Ensuring that our contracting partners reflect the diversity and strength of our region is essential to our vision. Inclusive contracting strengthens local economies, supports innovation, and keeps community power at the center.

Subcontractors and suppliers interested in partnering with the TCHF | Lydig team are invited to learn more and complete the interest form: www.lydig.com/projects/healthcare-research/tubman-center-for-health-freedom/

In person info session this Saturday 12-06-2025 @ 1pm PST at Rainier Beach Community Center.

Get the information you need to work on this project.

Let folks know who you know are in the industry.

11/18/2025

Peace to all my REALIFERS and REALEADERS. Happy Tuesday!

REALEADER Business Point of the Day:

💡 REALIFER 8.3 - Create environments that produce situations to optimize your growth and success.

💼 Business Insight:
High-performance isn’t accidental. REALEADERS design environments where clarity, accountability, and efficiency allow people to operate at their best. When the environment improves, performance naturally elevates with it.

🚀 Quick Leadership Move:
Ask yourself:

👉🏾 "What one change can I make today that will help my team work better?”

💥 Remove a bottleneck. Clarify a process. Strengthen communication.

🎯 REALEADER Reminder:
Improve the environment, and you improve the results.

06/17/2025

We are only 2 days away from the biggest Juneteenth Festival in the Northwest!

Get your tickets now! Link in Bio 🔗

06/07/2025

We’re calling all Black-owned businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs!

Be a part of Seattle’s largest Juneteenth celebration at Jimi Hendrix Park on June 19th — a powerful day of culture, commerce, and community in the heart of the Central District.

🌟 Thousands expected to attend
🎶 Live music & entertainment including Grammy Award winner October London
🍽️ Food, vendors, art & more
🖤 Celebrating Black freedom, legacy, and entrepreneurship

This is your chance to take up space, grow your brand, and connect with the community.

🛍️ Vendor spots are limited — register now at summerofsoulseries.org

11/04/2024

🌟 MSBS Achievement Formula: Turning Goals into Achievements 🌟

Want to unlock the path to your desired outcomes? Here's the winning combination:

🧠 Mindset (Critical Thinking + Discipline): Start with a mindset that embraces logic, analysis, and discipline to stay on track, no matter the obstacles.

📝 Strategy (Plan + SMART Goals): Build a clear roadmap with SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals. This gives you the clarity and direction to measure progress and adapt as needed.

🚀 Behavior (Actions + Routines): Consistency is key! Implement actions and routines that align with your goals and keep the momentum going.

✅ Solutions (Results + Desired Outcomes): When mindset, strategy, and behavior come together, you achieve the results and outcomes you’ve been working toward!

Commit to this powerful blend, and watch your ambitions turn into reality. 🔥

10/31/2024

Peace to all my REALEADERS, Happy Thursday! 💫🌞💫

A successful business begins with a clear vision that not only defines its purpose but also shapes its long-term direction.

This vision acts as a guiding star, aligning all efforts toward a common goal.

Strategic planning translates this vision into actionable steps, regularly monitored to ensure alignment and adaptability.

Successful business owners regularly assess their progress against their goals, making adjustments as necessary to stay on track.

This combination of vision and strategy enables the business to navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and ultimately achieve sustained growth.

10/25/2024

Peace to all my REALEADERS! Happy Friday, we made it! 🌞

The following is short share discussing the benefits of applying Radical Optimism to our Professional Excellence journey.

As professionals striving for excellence, applying radical optimism transforms how we approach our careers, leadership, and overall impact. This guiding force not only drives us to achieve our best but also inspires those around us to aim higher.

In the workplace, radical optimism embodies a resilient mindset for growth, where every challenge becomes an opportunity to learn and improve.

Radical optimism also fuels a proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving. Optimistic professionals anticipate challenges and address them directly, often uncovering creative solutions that others might overlook.

In professional environments, radical optimists build strong relationships founded on trust, encouragement, and mutual respect. They foster collaboration by supporting their colleagues, celebrating others’ achievements, and contributing to a positive work culture.

Moreover, as radical optimists, we align our professional actions with a larger sense of purpose, often focusing on how our work contributes to broader goals—whether personal values, team objectives, or organizational missions. This alignment with purpose amplifies motivation, productivity, and job satisfaction, ultimately elevating the quality and impact of our work.

Embracing radical optimism empowers us as professionals to pursue excellence. We inspire resilience, cultivate a positive work culture, and set an example of proactive, purpose-driven growth that enhances both individual and organizational success.

10/23/2024

Being an effective business owner requires a combination of skills, mindset, and strategies.

This means that running a successful business goes beyond just having a great idea, service, or product.

It requires mastering several areas and adopting the right attitudes to ensure long-term growth, sustainability, and success.

Being a successful business owner requires the integration of multiple skills (like financial management, leadership, and sales), a positive and resilient mindset, and strategic planning and ex*****on.

When these elements work together, they create a foundation for navigating the complexities of business ownership and achieving sustained success.

To achieve this, business owners must continuously develop their skills, stay adaptable to changing circumstances, and remain committed to learning and improvement.

By focusing on both the day-to-day operations and the larger vision for the company, successful owners balance short-term needs with long-term growth strategies.

They foster strong relationships with customers, employees, and stakeholders, leveraging feedback to refine their products or services.

It’s the ability to integrate these skills, maintain a positive and resilient mindset, and execute strategic plans that allows business owners to thrive in a competitive and ever-evolving market.

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