MEET THE BROWNS
THE HISTORY OF GIVE IT TO THE PEOPLE®
Give It To The People® originally started as a livestream podcast in 2020. The concept transitioned to hosting Micro Gatherings and focusing on mental health to allow entrepreneurs space to connect and grow their businesses in a communal format.
We have hosted events since 2008 and decided during Covid to create a company that would allow for the demand to be met online and in person. Give it to the People® was formed into a full fledge business after our successful Give it to the People® Picnic in August of 2021.
Since its inception, we have secured our trademark, hosted our signature event, the BLK BIZ SUMMIT, and now we have opened the Give it to the People® Curated Content Studio. We found that space nestled in Downtown Greensboro and have begun to make ourselves at home by brining our brand of Confidence, Color, and Quality to the area.
MEET THE BROWNS
MONTRO BROWN
Chief Executive Officer Montro Brown plays a pivotal role at Give It To The People, where he expertly manages the social media portfolios of several clients and brands, ensuring their digital presence aligns with strategic business goals. Montro also oversees all administrative aspects of the company, bringing a sharp focus on operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
His leadership extends to driving the company's vision, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and collaborating with the team to deliver curated conferences, professional development, and business growth training. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, Montro ensures that every aspect of Give It To The People reflect the high standards the company is known for.
CHISA PENNIX-BROWN
Chisa D. Pennix-Brown is the visionary behind the BLK BIZ Summit, a premier event dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs, and the Chief Curator of Give It To The People, a leading business service organization focused on fostering entrepreneurial Mental Health, Business Growth, and Professional Development. Under her leadership, these platforms have become essential resources for BIPOC and Women-Owned Businesses throughout the US, playing a key role in building and sustaining a diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem.
In addition to her leadership in event curation and ecosystem building, Chisa is a Virtual Educator and Mental Wealth Life Stylist, committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve a balanced approach to self-care and financial success through authentic engagement. She hosts both the Give It To The People and Real Ass Affirmations podcasts, where she shares insights, affirmations, and success stories from entrepreneurs nationwide. Chisa also leverages her book, The 90 Day Focus: Your Action Plan for Success, to guide individuals toward their goals with actionable strategies and clear focus.
FORBES BLK
We are excited be the newest members into Forbes BLK.
ForbesBLK is a fast growing community for Black professionals, leaders, and creators. Members receive access to exclusive events, educational experiences and other exclusive opportunities that empower personal and professional success.
PRESS & MEDIA
New Business Aims To Help Other Businesses Succeed
We decided to do some events that were micro-gatherings and make them where they were small events that were 30 or less people with the idea of keeping it COVID safe, but also the intimacy of just having a small group of people led to better connections, led to people doing business with each other, and also led to a better sense of community with the people that were involved with the events that we did. So, my husband and I decided to turn it into an actual business last year.
With things returning back to pre-pandemic form, the Browns also chose to open up a studio. The difference with this studio is that they wanted to focus on curated conferences.
PR ON THE GO
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Lexie Smith's THEPRBARinc.com @theprbar_inc for PR on the Go. How to Define and Reach Your Target Audience
8 Founders share their best insight, tips, dos, and don’ts in identifying and connecting to their target audiences.
ENSPIRE MAGAZINE
Interview on Enspire Magazine "Chisa Pennix-Brown Advocates for Women and Black-Owned Businesses".
Greensboro podcaster and life stylist shares podcasting tips for small businesses (wxii12.com)
Her podcast currently has more than 100,000 downloads, and her success has prompted the organizers of the largest, women-led podcast summit in the world to reach out to her to speak at the summit.
Pennix-Brown shared why small businesses should start their podcast right now on "The Local Vibe."
Click the video player above to watch the full interview.
Powerful Ladies Podcast
I had the pleasure of being interviewed for the Powerful Ladies Podcast and my episode is available now! Powerful Ladies Podcast: Episode 84 featuring Chisa Pennix-Brown. Please listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Powerful Ladies is where women come together to rise, so be sure to follow @powerfulladies and visit thepowerfulladies.com. #powerfulladies #powerfulladiespodcast