
Brand Building: In 2017 he founded Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers, partnered with Expedia.
Published on Nov 18
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<p>Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lawrence Phillips. </p> <hr> <p><strong>Purpose of the Interview</strong></p> <ul> <li>To showcase Lawrence Phillips’ entrepreneurial journey from engineering to founding <strong>Green Book Global</strong>, a travel review platform for Black travelers.</li> <li>To highlight the significance of <strong>Black Ambition</strong>, an initiative by Pharrell Williams supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs.</li> <li>To inspire listeners about resilience, innovation, and the importance of culturally inclusive travel resources.</li> </ul> <hr> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <ol> <li> <p><strong>Background & Career Shift</strong></p> <ul> <li>Phillips studied <strong>Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech</strong> and worked at Accenture in IT consulting for nearly a decade.</li> <li>Despite career success, he felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue his pass...