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Sharifah Hardie
Business Consultant | Talk Show Host | Serial Entrepreneur | Author | Community Leader
Sharifah Hardie is an accomplished business consultant, serial entrepreneur, and media personality. As the Editor-in-Chief of Long Beach Black News and President of the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce (Long Beach Area), she is a respected leader in business and community development.
Sharifah is also the host of the Ask Sharifah Videocast & Podcast, where she engages with thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs on a variety of topics. Previously, she hosted The Round Table Talk Show, a platform for discussions on business, politics, and social issues.
Sharifah is the author of several insightful books, including:
- Signs You Might Be an Entrepreneur
- Path to Politics: How to Run for Political Office and Make a Difference
- How to Obtain Investors: Strategies the Rich Don’t Want You to Know About Raising Money for Your Business
- Everything You Need to Know About Social Media Marketing
A seasoned political candidate, Sharifah ran for Long Beach City Council in the March 2020 Primary Election and for California State Senate District 33 in the 2024 general election. She has announced her intention to run for Governor of California in 2026, aiming to bring a new, innovative perspective to state leadership.
Career Highlights
Sharifah Hardie’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1994, when she built her first website, marking the beginning of a career that has spanned over 30 years in business, entertainment, marketing, and technology. Her resilience is a hallmark of her career: despite being laid off eight times, she leveraged those experiences to build a thriving consulting business.
She has served as a Consultant and Director of Marketing for Punch TV Studios, where she played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s reach, raising millions of dollars in its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and gaining national media exposure. Throughout her career, Hardie has worked with a diverse range of businesses, helping them grow, innovate, and secure capital.
Hardie is a forward-thinking leader who has embraced the power of the internet to build successful ventures since the 1990s. Her ability to create innovative solutions in the dynamic worlds of business, media, marketing, and entertainment has made her a sought-after consultant and a driving force in the industries she serves.
Known for her strategic thinking and risk-taking, Sharifah Hardie is skilled in raising capital, navigating the complexities of business expansion, and developing effective marketing and media strategies. She is passionate about empowering others to achieve success and create positive, lasting change.