409: Camp Nova: Overcoming Challenges, Building Opportunities

The Word with Jackie Rae

In the world of entrepreneurship, challenges are commonplace, but for Black-owned businesses, these hurdles can be especially daunting. Marvin Wilcher, CEO of Camp Nova, a marketing, media, and brand design company, believes that dwelling on these disadvantages can hinder the progress of new entrepreneurs.

"Yes, there is a disadvantage in being an African American-owned business in some industries," admits Wilcher. However, he also emphasizes that overcoming these challenges can transform individuals into better businesspeople.

Emery Morrison, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Camp Nova, echoes this sentiment. He believes that excelling in business not only benefits their own enterprise but also opens doors for other African Americans. "When you have an opportunity to hire, you give us and other people who look like that — opportunities,” says Morrison.

On this episode of "The Word with Jackie Rae" podcast, Morrison delved into his background in hip-hop, explaining how it led him to the creation of branded cell phones. Meanwhile, Wilcher revealed how offering part of his land to cannabis farmers paved the way for his entry into the cannabis business. These diverse ventures eventually converged, resulting in the formation of Camp Nova—a multifaceted product, branding, and media company.

To discover more about this inspiring journey and the company's endeavors, you can follow them on Instagram or visit their website.