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The Don Lemon Show

CEO Destroys Trump's DEI Lies

Don sits down with a former broadcast executive and TV producer to talk about her new venture, shopredbag, a marketplace to fight back against the wave of DEI rollbacks, giving consumers a place to discover and support diverse brands.
They discuss why backing these brands matters now more than ever, the rapidly shifting media landscape, and where the industry is headed. From the challenges of the present to the possibilities of the future, it’s a candid conversation about business, culture, and change.

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Variety

TV Veteran Candi Carter Launches shopredbag Marketplace For Diverse Brands Amid DEI Rollbacks From Major Retailers

As many corporations have abandoned DEI programs and pledges during the past two years, veteran TV producer Candi Carteris at the forefront of a movement to use digital platforms to better support Black-owned businesses and underrepresented business owners.

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#RolandMartinUnfiltered

Roland Martin Interviews CEO and Founder of shopredbag Candi Carter LIVE on His Talk Show

In our Marketplace, we're spotlighting shopredbag, launched by Cistus Media—a one-stop shop for Americans boycotting big-box stores like Target and Walmart.

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Way Up With Angela Yee

Candi Carter On Taking a Leap of Faith, Launching shopredbag, Helping Founders Win & More

Candi Carter describes how she left a long-standing successful career to launch her own platform, shopredbag, driven by a desire to support under-represented entrepreneurs and give them access to business opportunities and visibility.

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Good Day Philadelphia - Fox 29

Take a look at shopredbag.com, a marketplace for diverse brands!

Founded by Candi Carter shopredbag highlights and sells products from a diverse range of brands. Carter discusses how the platform aims to amplify under-represented entrepreneurs by providing exposure, marketing support, and a unified storefront for their goods.

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blackenterprise.com

Forget Anti-DEI Corporations, shopredbag Welcomes Black-Owned Businesses With Open Arms

As corporations like McDonald’s, Target, and The Home Depot have scrapped their DEI policies and initiatives, veteran media executive Candi Carter hopes her new platform will be a safe space for those entrepreneurs.

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TheGrio

As DEI Disappears From Major Retailers, shopredbag Gives Black-Owned Brands A New Home

Veteran TV producer Candi Carter has launched shopredbag, a new online marketplace empowering consumers to support Black brands.