This is a very candid and authentic conversation with my new friend @mikobranch cofounder of @miss_jessies about courage, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. The hardships that come with owning your own business are sometimes silent lessons that no one goes through but the owner. Find out where she and her sister TiTi drew their strength, and learn what advice she has for upcoming and striving bosses. Oh, yes, and……
Did you know that the first woman millionaire in the United States built her empire on black hair care? Madam CJ Walker is likely the first Mary Kay, but instead of makeup, her focus was on haircare for a segment of women who needed a self esteem boost. Imagine that you have no clue how to take care of or manage your hair. Now imagine that someone not……
2018 was a slam dunk! In a little over 2 month, we cranked out 9 regular episodes, 3 bonus episodes and a preamble… and the guests were awesome! 2019 is going to be thrice as nice, as we barrel through the calendar, committed to all 52 weeks, and the guest lineup is amazing. If you aren’t listening, you are missing out on some very enlightened and entertaining…
I’m pleased to announced #30MM Master Classes for the 2019 calendar year. I will host at least four live, online classes, once per quarter. You can also purchase the recorded sessions after the fact. Replays will be available thereafter for you to listen and learn at whatever time suits you. The first class is happening LIVE on January 19, 2019. But you have to register to attend online. …
While the Women in the Workplace study from McKinsey and the LeanIn organization call black women “double outsiders,” these women of color are creating their own spaces with entrepreneurship. Meet one of my kindred spirits who has carved out a niche with her own marketing and web design agency…and a new project that she announces exclusively on our show. It’s what spurs a whole conversation between the two……
Audrey DuBois Harris returns for an encore on the podcast for a special bonus episode to talk about her new album Joy to the World: A Christmas Celebration as well as continue our conversation on bringing inclusion to the opera. We also giveaway a signed autographed copy to one lucky listener. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Podcast: Play in new window | Download
People ask me if LinkedIn really works. Well, it does. The editor of Rockstar CMO had been following my profile since 2016. One day he saw me in a photo with Ted Rubin and requested an introduction. Then it all started. Ian Truscott started asking me to be featured on his online publication. I actually declined. At least a few times. I even passed the opportunity on to other leaders…
T H I S G U Y makes it his business to make you laugh. I’m just glad to call him a friend. In fact, I owe a lot to him because he took time to talk me through this podcast thing, and the thing lives because of his wise advice. I want you to meet him too. Jamie Roberts is on the rise as a comedian, and……
An excerpt from No, Thanks! I’ll Just Include Myself. A Guide to Building Your Own Table in the Workplace and Taking Your Rightful Seat. “I’m different. I’ve never been like any of my friends or colleagues. My mindset is different. I approach things differently, whether it is my culture, my entrepreneurial spirit, the way I approach things as a woman or my drive. I bring a special flavor to…
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