In this episode you'll hear from Eliott Carlyle who has made a name for himself working behind the scenes and in the spotlight in the world of fashion.  Elliot Carlyle is a creative consultant for the Council of Fashion Designers and in this episode, we chat all about his journey, personal branding and living a balanced, passion-filled life.

121 - Living a Passion-filled, Balanced Life with Elliot Carlyle

If you’ve ever wondered just how companies are pulling in sponsorships from larger companies for events or how to sell your product or service in a way that generates real results, then this is the episode for you. Sales and Sponsorships pro Chantel George, who is the founder of Sistas in Sales and has garnered 7 figures in sponsorships for her events. In this episode we dive into just how she does it - including what’s important when requesting partnerships, how not to get ghosted and all things sales. Sistas in Sales (also known by the acronym SIS) has grown tremendously over the past 5 years and is now the largest sales organization for Black women in the US with members in 28 countries. SIS has partnered with reputable brands like Google, Conde Nast, Pinterest,  Sales Force, TikTok and many more and even have Tarje P Henson as a keynote speaker for their upcoming event.  

120 - Sponsorships & Relationship Building with Chantel George

As entrepreneurs, so many of us our multi-passionate, but how does one know how to marry them together and "juggle it all" in a  way that makes a difference? Well, in this episode, we speak with Cordell Robinson.  Cordell is a Navy vet, a Doctor of Law, has a degree in computer science and electrical engineering, is a celebrity and corporate chef, a cyber security pro and President & COO of a foundation. 

119 - Multi-passionate Difference -Making with Cordell Robinson

Learn the true power of your brain and how you can  rewire your brain for better health and productivity as a leader. Our guest, Dr. Philippe Douyon, is a Board Certified Neurologist who helps high-performance individuals and business leaders crack the code to hacking the most powerful tool at our disposal: our brains. After years of witnessing first-hand the disastrous effects of neurological disorders, Dr. Douyon  discovered that the solution was far simpler than we thought - to Take Charge of Your Brain. Many of us don’t realize that we do not have to fall victim to our neurological makeup. Dr. Douyon believes that success in life and business starts in the brain, and is on a mission to spread the empowering message that you CAN rewire your brain to create a life you were meant to live, regardless of age, all without prescribing a single pill. Take Charge of Your Brain Online CourseWebsite: inlebrainfitinstitute.com  Neuroplasticity Your Brain's Superpower BookThe Brain Prophets PodcastNuri The Neuron Children's Illustrated Series Instagram: @philippe.mdLinkedIn: Dr. Philippe DouyonTikTok: Dr.PhilippeDouyonFacebook: Philippe Douyon, MD

118 - Rewire Your Brain for Better Health & Productivity as a Leader with Dr. Philippe Douyon

Ever thought about what it really takes to fundraise millions? Well our guest did it  as a single mom and Black woman in FinTech. In this episode, we dive into exactly how she did that,  as well touch on tips on small business tax literacy Shiloh Johnson is a long-time accountant and founder of ComplYant, a technology platform offering entrepreneurs stress- free guidance to manage complex tax rules and regulations year-round. Rooted in the mission to remove tax barriers for small or underrepresented business owners, ComplYant offers unique solutions to not only help founders navigate their taxes, but to anticipate owed taxes and budget ahead of time.Visit ComplYant: https://complyant.co/

117 - Fundraising Millions + Tax Efficiency with Shiloh Johnson

There's no denying we live in a very noisy world. With so many things vying for our attention on the screens and in front of our eyes, it's no wonder we can often feel drained. In this episode Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz, the co-authors of the new book GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise, join us to discuss how we can tap into moments of silence to assist us to live a more fulfilled life.Justin is a Senior Advisor at CEPR (Center for Economic and Policy Research) in Washington D.C. and is a meditation teacher (and policymaker) for the U.S. Congress.Leigh is a leadership and collaboration consultant teaching experimental mindsets atNASA, Harvard, Google, IKEA, and the Green Science Policy Institute. Needless to say, they're more than qualified to help us find our zen.Grab their new book GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise

116 - Why Silence is Essential to Succeed with Justin Zorn and Leigh Marz

Do you dread public speaking? Do you worry that if the press called you may not have the perfect thing to say? In this episode, guest Jessica Abo will dive into all that & more. You'll get tangible takeaways to develop the confidence you need to no longer fear or dread public speaking so that you can take your brand and business to the next level.We dive into creating sound bites for television, building confidence in interviews and strategies to dodge Qs you don’t want to  answer and pivoting the conversation where you want it to go. Jessica Abo, media trainer, storytelling coach, and award-winning journalist. She is also an actress who has appeared onThe Amazing Spider Man & Gossip Girl. So we get into her story too. Get Press with Jessica Abo:Jessicaabo.com/getpress

115 - Public Speaking, Soundbites & Becoming a Media Darling with Jessica Abo

Being a goal-oriented person can come with its draw-backs  if you aren't careful. Our guest knows exactly what that looks like and found her way back to peace. Abesi Manyando is a writer, author and the founder of top public relations &  branding development firm, Abesi PR. She has worked with Future, Nelly, Lil Baby, Saweetie, the George Floyd family and many more.Outside of her career as a publicist, she has written for major publications such as The Huffington Post, Blavity, Medium, and XO Necole. You can keep up with Manyando on Instagram @abesipr , Twitter @abesiPR and on her lifestyle blod 7thandlotus. https://7thandlotus.com/ 

114 - PR, Step-backs and Balance with Abesi Manyando

Ike Ordor knows what it takes to create a luxury business, and more importantly, how to serve clients who seek luxury goods. In this episode you'll learn how to marry convenience, luxurious experiences, and amazing customer service in a way that will help you stand out amongst the competition. Ikenna's on-demand rental company, Starr Luxury, allows customers to easily book and secure supercars (and even helicopters and jets) to create memories for a lifetime.If you’d like to book with Starr Luxury, you can visit the site at StarrLuxuryCars.com or shoot the company an email at sales@starrluxurycars.com. Live support is available 24/7. You can also find Starr Luxury on Instagram @starrluxcars.

113 - Luxury Brands & Star Service with Ikenna 'Ike' Ordor

In this episode, learn Marketing By Monrae's 8 step process to create a successful campaign.  If you're in business, you will have to learn to market your products / services / events, and at some point those products / services / events will need to be introduced to your audience in a fun way to drum up excitement and encourage them to buy.Monrae's Instagram : @marketingbymonraemobuniverdity.org 

112 - Launch & Rollout Strategies with Monrae

If you ever wanted to learn what it takes to get your product into retail, like what it realllly takes, then this episode is for you. I have my friend Leeanna Gantt here to share the ins and outs of retail, along with many things you would’ve never imagined happen when you get onto shelves. Leeanna is the founder of TookTake, A unique tracking system (in the form of sticker labels) created to help users determine if they took (or need to take) their medication. Her product is currently in 1,500 Walmart stores and 2,500 CVS stores across the US. Safe to say, she knows a thing, or 3 about retail.Leeanna's IG: @tooktakeTookTake.com

111- Selling In Retail - A Peek Behind The Curtain with Leeanna Gantt

Marissa Kearney, the founder of @TargetWhileBlack is all about mindful buying and dives into the challenges Black brands face in the retail space, the assistance available to make it a bit easier, and the other side of going viral on Instagram and TikTok.Marissa is a former teacher turned Influencer for Black Brands. Her popular platforms, TargetWhileBlack and RetailWhileBlack turned into a movement where she shows the community they can also shop Black in retail stores. On her pages she, highlights Black brands, representation, and all-around cool things she finds in retail.  Her overall goal is to raise awareness and increase exposure to Black brands in retail stores.Follow Target While Black:On IG: @targetwhileblackOn TikTok: @targetwhileblackOn Twitter: @targetwhileblkFollow Retail While Black:On IG: @retailwhileblackOn TikTok: @retailwhileblack

110 - Buying Black and Going Viral with Target While Black founder Marissa Kearney

 Everyone in business is in the business of sales. Learn all about survival vs strategic pricing,  her 4 pillars of pricing, validating the market and how to attain and retain clients. If you've ever been fearful of increasing your pricing, or wondered what it takes to do so? In this episode, sales  expert Ruth-Joy Connell, shares exactly how to do this.Take Ruth-Joy's 'Am I Ready to Charge 5 Figures' Quiz here Find Ruth-Joy on LinkedIn Listen to Ruth-Joy's The Profit Scale podcast

108 - The 4 Pillars of Pricing with Ruth-Joy Connell

107 - Silver Linings — Seeking Abundance Through Trauma with Hilary Decesare

A big part of doing business, is having a success mindset. In this episode, learn how to create an empowered inner dialogue with Midori Verity.Midori Verity is the CEO of Fuel to Fire Accountability Group for Entrepreneurs. Midori has been an entrepreneur for almost three decades & has worked with every kind of business from start-ups to major Silicon Valley corporations. she owns several businesses and she knows what it takes to start, grow, and rapidly scale a business with ease.Grab the discussed Fuel The Fire Summit Goal Mapping Frame work here:Fueltofiregroups.com/goals

109 - How to Replace Limiting Beliefs and Create an Empowered Inner Dialogue with Midori Verity

When we last had Black Girl Sunscreen Founder & CEO Shontay  Lundy on the podcast in 2020 (EP 29), she had her 1 product in 250 Target stores and a staff of 6. Fast-forward 2 years and she and her staff of 16 have 4 products in over 10,000 Target, Ulta, CVS and Walgreens stores.  Needless to say, a lot has happened and we had a lot of catching up to do. In this episode Shontay talks about the growing pains of rapid expansion, marketing strategies used, lessons learned and investment moves. So many great takeaways in this one.BlackGirlSunScreen.comIG: @blackgirlsunscreenIG: @shontay_lundyHost:The host, Gayneté Jones chatted briefly about her Black owned menstrual care brand Best, Periodt. as well. You can find them on Instagram @best.periodt 

106 - Growing Pains, Highlights & Lessons of Fast Retail Expansion with Shontay Lundy of Black Girl Sunscreen

If you're new to the world of entrepreneurship and are trying to figure out how to find clients, this is thee episode for you. Podcast guest Tiffani Higgins is the founder of the Stay at Home Bookkeeper Academy and a mother of five who has figured out the recipe to getting new clients. We dive into how she does it as well as chat about her bookkeeping business.Website:  https://stayathomebookkeeper.com/Tiffani's Social Media:LinkedIn - tiffanihigginsFacebook - Have Your Cake and Eat It TooInstagram - @haveyourcakeeatittoohiggins 

105 - Gaining Clients As An Early Entrepreneur with Tiffani Higgins

Duane Jones, founder of ArtPayMe is a graphic designer, painter, podcaster and all around dope creative. In this episode, we dive into  wearing (& juggling) multiple hats, along with facing fear head-on when taking on your creative ventures.Find Duane on Instagram @artpaysme and Twitter @artpaysme

104 - Juggling Roles & Combatting Fear as a Creative with Duane Jones of Art Pays Me

Retirement may seem like it's too long away to give much serious thought, but Tanya Taylor,  CPA, MBA will share why this is not the case and how to prepare for it in a way that feels achievable. Mentioned in  episode:Book: What People Think of Me Is Not My BusinessWebsite: growyourwealth10x.comInstagram: @growyourwealth10xYoutube: @GrowYourWealthTV

103 -6 Steps to a 7 Figure Retirement with Tanya Taylor

Confidence in the real world and in business can be the difference between getting what you want and being passed over. In this episode, we hear from confidence expert Melody Pourmoradi and dive into overcoming blocks and perfection paralysis. As a twin girl mom, an award winning author, empowerment coach, podcast host + founder of the GiRLiFE Certification program, Melody Pourmoradi is on a mission to introduce girls and women alike to their personal power.  Melody’s heart-centered Business has been featured in Forbes, The Today Show, Huffington Post, Bella Magazine and others.Connect with Melody:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlifeempowerment/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/girlsempowermentbiz/Website: www.getgirlpower.com--Connect with your host of the Freedom Slay Podcast, Gayneté JonesWebsite: Gaynete.comHer Black-owned Menstrual Cup business: BestPeriodt.comOn Instagram: @gaynete and @best.periodt

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