About the j.b. tAYLOR cOLLECTIVE

The J.B. Taylor Collective is a founder-led ecosystem of businesses and creative ventures built around passion, purpose, and entrepreneurship. What began as a personal vision has grown into a connected platform that spans food, media, publishing, digital services, music, and spiritual exploration.

Each branch of the Collective stands on its own while contributing to a larger network of ideas, services, and experiences designed to serve people, support creativity, and bring bold visions to life.

What Is the Collective?

The J.B. Taylor Collective is the umbrella brand for a group of distinct ventures created by entrepreneur and creative J.B. Taylor. Rather than building one business around one interest, the Collective was designed to house multiple ventures rooted in the things he loves most: helping people, telling stories, supporting artists, creating meaningful experiences, and bringing ideas to life.

Together, these businesses form a growing ecosystem where creativity and entrepreneurship can coexist under one roof.

  • Banana Joe’s is a food and hospitality brand centered around comfort, flavor, and memorable experiences. From signature banana pudding creations to elevated brunch and catering offerings, Banana Joe’s is built to bring people together through food.

  • The I.T.A. Agency provides strategic support for entrepreneurs, creators, and independent brands through virtual assistance, administrative support, branding, and digital business services. It was built to help people stay organized, operate efficiently, and grow with intention.

  • RAW 96.9 is an internet radio station created for real music lovers and independent artists. Blending mainstream nostalgia with emerging voices, the station is designed to give artists a platform and listeners a space where discovery, culture, and good music still matter.

  • Numerology by J.B. Taylor offers spiritual insight and self-discovery through personalized number readings and metaphysical guidance. The brand is rooted in clarity, purpose, and the belief that numbers can help people better understand themselves and their path.

  • Crown Jewel Media is a creative media platform focused on storytelling, podcasting, and amplifying independent voices. Through original content and cultural storytelling, the brand continues a mission of giving overlooked talent and important conversations the spotlight they deserve.

  • Ellis Is Dead Publishing is an independent publishing house devoted to bold storytelling, creative freedom, and meaningful narratives. It exists to support original voices and publish work that challenges, heals, inspires, and entertains.

  • The Pathways Forward Project is the nonprofit initiative connected to the Collective and represents its broader commitment to community impact. Built to support individuals and families affected by incarceration, foster care, military trauma, and cycles of harm, the project is rooted in healing, rebuilding, and creating real pathways forward.

Why It All Lives Under One Roof

The J.B. Taylor Collective was created to house a wide range of ventures without forcing them into a single lane. Each brand has its own voice, audience, and purpose, but together they reflect a shared foundation of passion, creativity, and entrepreneurial drive.

This is more than a collection of businesses. It is a growing ecosystem of platforms, projects, and possibilities.

Explore the Collective

Every branch of the Collective offers a different experience, but each one is rooted in the same belief: meaningful work begins with passion. Explore the ventures, discover the mission, and find the part of the Collective that speaks to you.

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