Meet Dee Brown
Entrepreneur | Producer | Talk Show Host | Author | Philanthropist
We produce compelling documentaries, television content, and original media that spotlight real people, real impact, and real purpose. From powerful social narratives to culture-defining conversations, SME brings authenticity, depth, and cinematic excellence to every project.
Media & Thought Leadership
Executive Producer & Host – Self Made with Dee Brown CEO (PBS/WTVP)
Executive Producer & Host – #HBCYou with Dee Brown CEO
Host – The Sky’s the Limit: Beyond the Deal (internationally ranked podcast)
Contributing writer for Forbes, Entrepreneur, Metro Magazine, and Peoria Magazine
Education & Affiliations
- Bachelor’s Degree – University of Memphis
- MBA – Bethel University
- Member of Forbes Business Council
- Life member of NAACP, Producers Guild of America, International Documentary Association, and National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Awards & Recognition
Dee Brown has earned over 140 awards across 14+ countries for excellence in documentary film, television, and music. His honors include:
U.S. SBA Entrepreneur of the Year (Tennessee)
Congressional Black Caucus Presidential Corporate Philanthropy Award
President Joe Biden’s Lifetime Achievement Award (2023)