Minding My BLACK Business: Recent Episodes
Dr. JaNaè Taylor, podcaster, Black entrepreneur, therapist
Minding My BLACK Business is a podcast exclusively for Black Entrepreneurs who are looking to engage, inform, and support other Black Entrepreneurs as they manage the business of work! Working for someone else can be hell. As Black Entrepreneurs we can experience being targeted, feeling taken advantage of, or worse being made to feel invisible. Yet the road to self-employment for us isn’t easy. It’s filled with hurdles, such as identifying your audience, managing others' racial biases, while remaining dedicated to your vision and your products. Where do you turn when you’ve experienced self-doubt? How do you manage stress and worry that stalls your projects? When is it a good time to step back and address fear about what you’ve created? Well this is THE SPACE; this is OUR SPACE as Black Entrepreneurs to get those needs met. This movement is both professional and oh so personal. I’m glad you’ve found us. Welcome to the family!
I called in my business accountability buddy for this one. In working on business self-care, it’s always a good idea to get support. Andrew and I discuss what we’ve learned about ourselves in this stage of our businesses and what areas of our selfcare need improvement. We both took the selfcare assessment and implemented strategies in the selfcare workbook to address our selfcare needs. Check out our selfcare workbook!
Guest: Andrew Jatau
Andrew Jatau is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a content creator. He is the founder of Mylemarks (mylemarks.com), an online company that creates interactive digital resources for counselors working with kids and teens. He is also the Head of Clinical Programming at Hopscotch (joinhopscotch.com), a behavioral tech start-up, where he oversees the development of child-focused digital games and activities. Andrew also serves as a content consultant and enjoys helping small business owners learn ways to incorporate digital content and products within their businesses.
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I had a rough week with the business. There were some missteps and plans that failed. After a couple of days, I had to fight to improve my mindset, focus, and confidence. My fight included a reset, making use of my self care regimen to address the anxiety I was experiencing. I want us all to have the tools and resources we need to manage. Check out our assessment and workbook!
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The weight of the world is heavy these days and Black Women are on the front lines of the work. We’ve been a crucial element of change throughout time and it can feel overwhelming. Take a listen as to how to best balance our desire to make the world better without sacrificing our well-being.
Dr. Kimber Shelton is a licensed psychologist and owner of KLS Counseling & Consulting Services. She provides psychotherapy, professional consultation, and diversity-related trainings. Dr. Shelton specializes in the areas of cultural competence, ethnic minority and LGBTQ issues, trauma, and relationship concerns. Additionally, she serves as an adjunct instructor in Yorkville University’s Masters in Counseling Psychology program. Dr. Shelton is the co editor of the recently released Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies. She earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia and MS in Mental Health Counseling from Niagara University.
Dr. Mahlet Endale, is a licensed Psychologist and board certified telemental health provider. She serves clients in Georgia, Florida, and some countries abroad. Over the course of her career, she has served as instructor, clinical supervisor, consultant, suicide prevention coordinator, outreach coordinator, and psychotherapist. She opened a private practice in 2017 and primarily serves adult clients holding intersecting marginalized identities. Prior to opening her practice, Dr. Endale worked in university mental health for 10 years in settings ranging from private liberal arts colleges to large research one institutions.
Dr. Michelle Lyn is a licensed psychologist with experience in a variety of clinical settings, including private practice, collegiate mental health, and veterans’ affairs. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia, her master’s degree from the University of Missouri–Columbia, and her bachelor’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana.
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I’ve been out here working. So much has been going behind the scenes, I can’t wait until it’s all ready to show. In this time, I’m learning more about me and how to effectively build a supportive community.
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I’m super excited to work with a select group of Service Based Black Entrepreneurs again! Our program helps Entrepreneurs create strategies to improve your self-confidence as you build your dream business; achieve their ideal work/life balance; manage self-doubt in a safe supportive community that can eliminate your business building isolation.
To learn more, take a listen.
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This was a hard one to record, family. I’ve learned so much about my limits, my boundaries, my needs from this medical crisis. Take a listen as I share how this shaped my concept of gratitude and my relationship to my business.
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It happened again. Got super busy and the recording slowed to a standstill. There have been some things going on! Things I’m proud of, grateful for, and relieved to have experienced.
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Are y’all tired like I am? I’ve found that this pandemic has slowed me down and made tasks more of a chore than usual. I think we might be experiencing Pandemic Fatigue. Dr. Walker shares her gems and provides some solutions on how to move forward.
Dr. Rheeda Walker is an award-winning Professor of psychology, a fellow in the American Psychological Association and a leading scholar who has published more than 60 scientific papers on African American mental health, suicide risk, and emotional resilience. She is also a licensed clinical psychologist who prepares doctoral students for independent careers.
Dr. Walker's impact has expanded beyond academia and she has quickly become a fan favorite with the release of her first book, The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health. Delving into the heart of the Black experience, Dr. Walker debunks myths about mental health, builds the case for psychological fortitude, and delivers practical advice for use in everyday life. Her charismatic vision and practical approach to life’s challenges has led to numerous appearances on Good Morning America, The Breakfast Club, and NPR, among others. She is often quoted in major publications like the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, the Huffington Post, GQ Magazine, and the Houston Chronicle.
Special Guest:
Dr. Rheeda Walker
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Book: The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health https://www.rheedawalkerphd.com/book
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It’s been a lil bit, you’re right. Things have been beautifully busy. It felt good recording again and I look forward to being back more often. I’ve learned some things about selfcare, entrepreneurship, and myself along the way.
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One more week! It’s been a dream of mine to work with 10 Black Service Based Entrepreneurs in an intimate group setting. Starting February 3rd for 8 weeks, we will be dismantling imposter syndrome, compassion fatigue, and entrepreneurial isolation. For those of you who’ve been itching to join us there are still a few seats available. Simply, complete our application, listed below to get the process started.
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Last week made me tired. How about you? What we’re gonna do in spite of the foolishness is prosper. We are now offering our new 8-week Wellness Program, Mindful Moguls. Our program is for Service Based Entrepreneurs looking to improve their confidence and defeat burnout and compassion fatigue. Take a listen to learn more.
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2020 has been INTENSE. I’ve learned a lot and have been challenged in ways I hadn’t anticipated. I’ve also been doing a great deal of work behind the scenes to provide more emotional wellness resources for us Black Entrepreneurs. We made it y’all.
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Graduate school, professional school, medical school will take a toll on your mental health. It can even seem impossible to imagine life once you have your degree. Dr. Lacy shares her story and how she’s helped others craft healthy Black businesses.
Dr. Marvette Lacy is the founder and creator of Happy, Free, and Paid where she helps women of color finish their dissertations and build a six-figure business while expanding joy and peace in their life! You can usually find her with a cup of coffee, listening to Beyonce, and planning her next adventure.
Marvette started her business as a doctoral student who was looking for more freedom outside of the confines of the ivory tower. She wanted a life where she could design her days on her terms while doing work that she loved. Marvette now owns a multiple six-figure business and lives in Wheaton, IL with her adorable puppy, Sir.
Special Guest:
Dr. Marvette Lacy
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Business building exposes our fears, doubts, and worries. Neuro linguistic programming is one way to help transform those emotions and remove those blocks. Dr. Maiysha share more about NPL and how it results in healthier Black Businesses.
Dr. Maiysha Clairborne is an Integrative Family Physician, Master Practitioner of NLP, Hypnosis & Time Line Therapy®, & founder of the Mind Re-Mapping Academy. With over 20 years experience, she helps her clients transform their lives through effective communication, eliminating fear, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, & negative emotions that get in the way of their happiness, productivity & peace of mind.
As a speaker, trainer, and coach, Dr. Maiysha loves empowering her students & clients in business, entrepreneurship and the power of the unconscious mind. Her own struggle with burnout is what originally inspired her to step outside the box, and her frameworks and programs now help doctors and medical professionals around the world reclaim their time, freedom, and peace of mind.
Special Guest:
Dr. Maiysha Claiborne
Website: https://www.remapmymind.com/
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This pandemic we’re in may have created a crisis point within your business. There are systems you can have in place to overcome not just COVID19 but any crisis that may threaten your business. This pivot can be stressful to execute and maintain. Cornell teaches us how to make successful moves.
Cornell McBride, Jr is an award-winning Entrepreneur, motivational Business Speaker, and Media Guru. He serves as the visionary and President of McBride Research Laboratories. Cornell’s contributions and leadership of MRL have led to the innovation of many products within the company’s primary lines, Design Essentials ® Salon System and Design Essentials Natural, which have made MRL renown for being a global leader in manufacturing hair care products for both salon professionals and multicultural consumers for nearly 30 years.
Special Guest:
Cornell McBride, Jr.
Website: https://www.cornellmcbridejr.com/
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Do y’all remember traveling? I do. As we look ahead to the holidays and beyond let’s talk about some of our worries and fears that we need to manage. Orion shares her wisdom and we learn some helpful tips as we prepare for our next trip.
Orion Brown is Founder & CEO of BlackTravelBox®, a premium clean beauty brand targeting women of color. She is a brand strategy professional with over fifteen years’ experience in brand strategy and business management. Before becoming a full-time entrepreneur, she led brand strategy for Oracle and consumer marketing efforts for digital brands at Hasbro. She spent the bulk of her brand career at Kraft Foods leading marketing, management, and operations initiatives across several beloved global brands. She is a graduate of The University of Chicago and holds an MBA from Duke University. Orion is a lover of travel and food, spending most of her free time outside of her career pursuing the best of both.
Special Guest:
Orion Brown
Website: https://theblacktravelbox.com/
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Black Entrepreneurs are doing their work in therapy. For those not in therapy, they are picking up self-help resources, listening to podcasts, improving their emotional wellness. We are here for all of it! Take a listen as Kristin shares the best ways to approach this work.
Kristin Winchester is a licensed therapist, speaker, founder of Her Therapy Space, a mental health private practice in Washington, DC and the HTS Community. She partners with ambitious WOC professionals to break the negative thought patterns keeping them from success so they can live out their purpose with excitement and confidence. She believes that we have the power to choose and create the life we desire and it all starts with our thinking. With over 8 years’ experience in the mental health field, Kristin has helped 100s of people shift their ways of thinking in order to live a life they once didn’t think was a possibility.
Special Guest:
Kristin Winchester, LPC
Website: https://hertherapyspace.com/
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3 years. Seems like yesterday when we released our first episodes. In our time we’ve been able to do what we planned in connecting with Black Entrepreneurs and educate and support other’s emotional wellness. Celebrate with us by taking a listen.
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It takes consistent and courageous work treat a mental illness while building a business. On this episode we learn from Tora what things need to be considered and some healthy options to be successful in managing mental health as an Entrepreneur.
Tora Carter is an Editorial Photographer and Writer from Boston, MA. She is a Visual Branding Expert. Helping Creatives grow their business, brand and influence online with photography. Her realistic photography style, use of color, and dynamic lighting allows her clients to stand out in an over saturated market.
She has worked with brands and companies of all sizes, from well-known creatives to city governments. With over a decade of industry experience, she’s been able to create content for: ESSENCE.com, Black Enterprise, The Virginian Pilot, Nissan, Norfolk State University, The World Natural Hair Show, the cities of Boston MA, Hampton VA and so many others.
Special Guest:
Tora Carter
Website: https://www.toracarter.com/
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Family, we’ve been having a BUSY summer. We’re putting out new emotional wellness products, hosting digital events, and building more community. To learn more, take a listen.
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Is it important to have a Black Therapist when participating in counseling? Can other therapists be effective? Will I feel understood? We unpack these questions in this episode.
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‘Rona has taken a lot of things from us Black Entrepreneurs. Revenue, peace, creativity, good sleep. It’s a long list. Kandia helps us get this business building things back on track. Take a listen.
Kandia Johnson transformed her life from a Learning and Communications Consultant for a Fortune 500 Company to an Entrepreneur who spends her days teaching corporate professionals and service-based entrepreneurs how to step into their power as a leader. With a focus on confidence, she’s helped her clients position themselves for executive roles, launch global campaigns, and land speaking engagements and media coverage.
Special Guest:
Kandia Johnson
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I just pressed record and spoke from the heart. We’re hurting. We’re trying to make sense of senseless situations. We’re making change happen. Check in with a Therapist. Now is the time.
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Having a therapist relationship in which you feel comfortable is a necessary element in order to reach your goals. What happens if you aren’t able to connect with your therapist? Let’s talk about all about it.
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Starting therapy can feel overwhelming or even scary. On this episode I share all the things you can expect to occur before and during that first appointment.
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Did you know there are several ways in which you can pay for therapy? On this episode I explore all your options to finance your counseling experience.
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Let’s explore the steps necessary to begin the process of therapy. In this episode, I’ll share things that are important to consider in your search for a Licensed Mental Health professional.
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COVID19 has brought all sorts of changes to our businesses. Some of these changes may require you to bring on help to see them through. Courtney shares with us ways to expand our team in impactful ways.
With over 18 years of experience in human resources and leadership development, Courtney Underwood understands the unique challenges that companies face when hiring and managing their talent. As an HR Alignment Strategist, she helps her clients understand the importance of an effective team and how it impacts the growth and profitability of their business.
After spending more than a decade in corporate America, serving companies across several different industries, Courtney knew that she had to bring the proven corporate strategies she created to the audience that needed them the most: entrepreneurs that want a strong foundation from the start. Utilizing her signature systems, tools and resources, Courtney founded Kassar Consulting to help entrepreneurs and leaders navigate the business of people and increase their bottom line.
Special Guest:
Courtney Underwood
Website: https://kassarconsulting.com/
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Online counseling is a growing and thriving option for Entrepreneurs who are interested in investing in mental health services. The flexibility and adaptability of this is ideal for our demanding lifestyles. If you’ve been curious about how to start online therapy, Melissa educates us all.
Melissa Douglass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider whose goal is to merge quality mental health care and technology to advance communities through wellness. She is the founder of Goal Driven Counseling, a virtual group private practice, where the team supports individuals experiencing challenging life transitions and mental health concerns completely online through secure video conferencing. Melissa also coaches busy professionals on how to prioritize self-care and personal wellness, she consults with other mental health professionals and organizations on how to incorporate tech based services in their practices, and serves as an Adjunct Professor where she teaches a graduate level course on integrating technology and social work practice at the University of Missouri-St Louis.
Melissa is passionate about self-care, normalizing mental health by increasing access and decreasing barriers, and is an advocate for community-based education. To date, she has shared her knowledge with platforms such as National Public Radio, Blackdoctor.org, KPLR News Channel 11, the National Association of Social Workers, and various other conferences, podcasts, and trainings. As she wears many hats, Melissa asserts her most rewarding role is lovingly that of wife and mom of three incredible individuals.
Special Guest:
Melissa Douglass LCSW-BC-TMH
Website: https://www.goaldrivencounseling.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goaldrivencounseling/
https://www.instagram.com/thevirtualclinician/
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Every industry needs people to hold it accountable. Do you have what it takes to be an advocate for change? George is a change maker.
Bio:
Straight out of high school, George Berry joined the Army at 18. He chose the Transportation Branch because of his admiration for the field. George reached the rank of Sargent and after a tour to the combat zone in the middle east, and serving as a recruiter in his hometown of Lancaster, California; George decided to hang up his uniform after 8 years of a decorated career.
George took up at tractor trailer course at TNCC's Shippers Choice. After graduation, George landed a job as a company driver hauling containerized freight from the local ports to various customers in the region. After learning the ropes, George leased his first Big Rig in 2006 and established BERRY-GOOD TRUCKING CO LLC. After seeing many challenges, the port drivers were facing, George founded a drivers’ advocacy group named For Truckers by Truckers in 2014. Now George is the proud owner of a trucking agency, in Chesapeake, that leases on other Truck drivers named FTBT TRANSPORT LLC.,. His office staffs 2 dispatchers and has fewer than 10 truckers leased on.
George also gives back to his community by volunteering his time as one of four Election Specialist in the city of Chesapeake. The highest position as a poll worker.
Special Guest:
George Berry
Website: https://www.PioneertransportVA.com
https://www.fortruckersbytruckers.org
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Truth is I’m tired. A lot of us have made some quick and abrupt moves in our businesses to stay afloat in the last few weeks. We could all use support and I offer some valuable lessons learned.
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State of Emergency. Social Distancing. Hand Sanitizer. Let’s talk about how our Black Businesses are being impacted and how to address the anxiety that we are all managing.
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I took a recent visit back to Middle School. As a career day participant, I share my experience and reflections. I learned a lot. Take a listen.
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I let my quest for perfection stop me in my tracks. I fortunately was able to get to the other side. Just in time to commemorate our 100th episode. Join me in celebrating!
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Through the years I have heard all sorts of misconceptions about Black Businesses and Black Business owners. Let’s explore these perspectives and how they impact you as an Entrepreneur. Most importantly, how to cope with such messages.
I’ve found my people and it hasn’t been easy. It took some missteps, courage, and vulnerability but it happened. I share my journey and provide some tips and resources.
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Employees can make or break the work environment. Do you have your onboarding systems in places for new employees? How do you manage conflict amongst employees? How do you determine when it’s time to add employees to your agency? Dr. Gaynor shares gems.
Dr Brianna Gaynor has a passion for mental health and has noticed time and time again, the healing effects of her work. Brianna is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Georgia. She has worked in various settings, including outpatient, residential, and a mental health hospital. What Dr. Gaynor most enjoys is the opportunity to connect with people and help encourage them through their troubles. She owns and operates a private practice, Peace of Mind Psychological Services where much of her work focuses on the diagnoses and treatment of various mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and behavioral disorders through psychological evaluations.
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Dr. Brianna Gaynor
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What is your vision for your business for this upcoming year? What strategies do you have in place to attend to your mental health needs? Let’s all find some clarity and make ourselves a priority this year. Join me.
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2019 is coming to a close. Were you able to accomplish all your business goals? Were you able to attend to your mental health? Let’s all take a moment to reflect, join me.
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Have you ever had a business plan or product to flop? I have. In fact, on this week’s episode I share my most recent fail. I’m brushing myself off and holding on to these new lessons.
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How did you make out with your Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday business moves? Did you hit your intended goals? Some of us fell short, and during these times we can get caught up with self-doubt. Ayeesha shares some ways to cope and move forward.
Dr. Ayeesha Hankins is an educator-entrepreneur living in Portland, OR. Although, Anchorage, Alaska is the city that she will always call home.
Her business is aimed at helping women, particularly women of color understand the powerful role their self-beliefs have on their success in life and how to employ strategies to positively influence them. Empowering women to achieve their goals is her meaningful work.
She enjoys all things learning and aims to live a life that integrates work, play, good food, time with family, and rest – just a few of her favorite things. In terms of her favorite people, her husband Greg is at the top of that list.
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Dr. Ayeesha Hankins
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It’s that time of the year, family. As Black Entrepreneurs we are working overtime to meet demand for our services and goods. I’m sending a little help your way.
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Entrepreneurs have a duty to have an awareness of local, regional, and national politics. The decisions that are made in these spaces directly impact our businesses. Rebecca shares more about how these two worlds merge and how we should respond.
Rebecca Thompson is a Clarity + Confidence Coach and Founder of the Live In Your Light Bootcamp, an intensive + intimate 8-week personal development experience designed to help high achieving Black women get the clarity to discover what lights them up, the confidence to chase their wildest dreams, and take the action needed to create a life they love. She has traveled the world training women, especially women of color, to run for elected office. Rebecca also works with numerous local, statewide, and national progressive organizations focusing on electoral politics, civic engagement, and reflective democracy.
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Rebecca Thompson
Website: https://www.rebeccamthompson.com/
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We are gaining momentum. Our most recent meetup was a success. It is important to me to be active and connected to the Black Mental Health community in my area and beyond. This felt like another critical step towards making that dream a reality.
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My sister stopped by the show, y’all. We check in on her business building journey. We share a little family business and the future of Minding My BLACK Business®. Take a listen.
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Franchesca Taylor
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It’s my birthday, family. I have decided to take a few days away from the business to celebrate and reflect. I’m practicing what I preach by investing in me. I share my hopes for us all.
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Family, I see you. I know you are out here giving the weekend your best business building work. I’m cheering for you. While you are out here taking care of us, don’t forget you. We are here for support.
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Life moves on despite what tragedies may be in store for us. As a business owner, how do you manage and keep things afloat. Arleigh shares her story and provides strategies for survival and success.
Arleigh Hatcher is a devoted mom, serial entrepreneur, author and is redefining the field of nursing while building brands that support the community and positively impact the lives of others in the process. With the opening of her Heart to Heart Career Training Center, she and her staff enable men and women to gain expert, certified career training in the medical field. As a champion for quality health care for expectant mothers, Arleigh along with her family opened Peek of Joy 3D Ultrasound & Spa which serves as Williamsburg, VA’s only ultrasound clinic. Pregnant mothers can identify and celebrate the gender of their child, be pampered with spa services and even take educational classes to prepare for birth and life after baby arrives.
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Arleigh Hatcher, BSN, RN
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I’m still on a high from all the festivities connected to the 40 Under 40 celebration. I learned a great deal of things and allowed myself to be loved on by community. My cup runneth over and I’m geared up to continue to champion on the causes connected to Black Entrepreneurial Mental Health.
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Entrepreneurs, as we form business relationships, we need to ensure that they are healthy for everyone involved. Would you be able to recognize partnership red flags? Sharon teaches us how to identify those and how to sustain healthy connections.
Sharon J. Lawrence is the owner/primary clinician of Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC. She has over 15 years of experience working as a Therapist, Clinical Director, Foster Care Supervisor, Behavioral Health Bureau Chief, Certified Anger Management Specialist, Certified Life Coach, Certified Prepare-Enrich Trainer and Speaker. She specializes in providing therapy for Therapists, Professionals, and Couples. She is passionate about empowering others to maximize their quality of life. Her mission is to provide individuals and couples with the tools to be successful.
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Sharon J. Lawrence
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Entrepreneurs let’s have a real talk about how managing our need to rest. How often do we sacrifice our rest to just “get the job done?” Chavalia shares her experience and provides guidance on how to improve our relationship with sleep.
Chavalia Dunlap-Mwamba founded Pink MahogHany in 2005, when she noticed the scents of once favorite fragrances changing without notice. Amidst these changes also came an influx of complaints from those whom she conversed with. Frustrations from an inability to wear or use certain fragrances due to adverse reactions such as headaches, rashes, and other allergy-like symptoms places urgency on her quest to create a line of products that gratify the senses without the addition of some of the less desirable ingredients.
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Chavalia Dunlap-Mwamba
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As Female Entrepreneurs we often do we find ways to prioritize other things above our own health. How does Entrepreneurship distract us from listening to our own bodies? Nia gives us tips on what to look out for and how-to better advocate for our wellness.
Nia Spicer is a registered nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery and Cardiac Nursing and owner of phembiotics. pHembiotics™ is a women's health company that offers natural solutions to optimize vaginal health and pH balance. pHembiotics™ is designed to provide women with natural alternatives to balance vaginal pH and maintain healthy vaginal flora. Their mission is to help women find peace and balance with their vaginal pH and flora, while providing sustainable solutions for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Yeast Infections and UTIs. Nia’s goal is to educate women and rebuild their confidence by implementing holistic yet scientific based solutions.
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Nia Spicer
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Do you have a clear vision for the future of your business? Has your vision ever gotten sidetracked based on opinions from others? Shod shares how you can regain your vision and even find freedom in pursuing entrepreneurship.
Rashod Harris is a Virginia based digital media strategist who left a basic life of working at a call center to pursue a career in digital marketing. With his wide-ranging background that covers content creation, social media marketing, email marketing, and brand strategy, he helps unconventional brands find their voice, generate awareness for their brand and then grow their income by optimizing their presence for mobile and social. His mission is to provide business knowledge to black and brown creatives and entrepreneurs on practices that help lead to the life you ultimately want to live. He’s on that journey as well.
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Rashod Harris
Website: http://shodharris.com/
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This has been a challenging Spring and Summer for me both personally and professionally. As Entrepreneurs this is all a part of the business building journey. When this happens, we are often plagued with self-doubt, stress, maybe even confusion. Take a listen as I process my next steps.
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As business builders do we make space to gain wisdom from Entrepreneurs we admire? How do you find a business mentor, what qualities are most important? Perhaps you are in a position to mentor others, how do you begin that process. Reneldo teaches us all about how to navigate the world of mentorship in this episode.
Reneldo Randall, MBA is a dynamic and savvy authority on successful leadership in advancing human and intellectual capital; a big-picture visionary who has the ability to understand how daily operations shape results and goals. As a motivated achiever, he is recognized domestically and abroad for combining excellence, integrity, and innovation with best practices and “common sense” to achieve immediate and long-term goals. As a Higher education administrator, adjunct professor, consultant, manager and social entrepreneur, he is an effective manager of people with unsurpassed interpersonal skills. Reneldo is gifted in uniquely assimilating information and skillfully delivering it with greater value!
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Reneldo Randall
Website: http://rpeova.org/
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Summertime is upon us, family. Are you prepared? Let’s talk about how you approach the summer season in your business. In this episode there are a few reminders of how to make the most of this season as Entrepreneurs.
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Community building is my JAM. Last week we hosted our first ever Black Therapists’ Meetup here in Hampton Roads, Virginia. On this episode I share more about how this event, the participants, and the response. There is power in creating a safe space for people to share and feel connected and this is especially true in the Mental Health community. We might be doing more of these in the future.
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Are we destined to be Entrepreneurs? Latricia shares how she fulfills her destiny and the triumphs and challenges she’s met along the way. This episode is filled with smart and savvy ideas about how to stay encouraged and brave day to day.
Latricia Clark Letsinger is a wife, mother, and Gigi from rural North Carolina who always had a passion for fashion. She has long been donned a Fashionista; receiving Best-Dressed superlative honors in both High School and College. Studying Business, Fashion, and Retail Management sparked, even more-so her love of clothing and desire for her own business.
Latricia believes in the power of “writing your vision and making it plain.” Over 15 years ago, while caring for a paralyzed and incapacitated mother, she named her business and perfected her business plan. This was the conception of what it is now, Elegant Occasions Limited LLC the world’s first and only mobile formal wear boutique that she began with her husband. Latricia sits at the helm as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
In August 2018, Latricia published her first edition of Designing Women Magazine. Having experienced tough times as a child and throughout adulthood, she wanted to create a platform where she’d divulge her lifelong struggles and pains in hopes of helping someone else dealing with issues of their own. Latricia began writing in high school and continued throughout college. She would journal her experiences, which ultimately, led to her creating poetry. She always felt destined to publish, and her peers encouraged her to write a book. Designing Women Magazine is Latricia’s creative heart to women all over the world; her way of rallying others to find their “WHY” in life that leads to living their best lives!
Special Guest:
Latricia Clark Letsinger
Website: https://www.elegantoccasionsunlimited.com/
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Entrepreneurship can be lonely. What options do you have to talk about the stressors, fears, and trauma associated with business building? Our monthly Virtual Accountability Sessions offers such a space, we hope that you can join us. Visit our Digital Academy on the Minding My BLACK Business website to sign up. Our next session is Monday, May 20, 2019.
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School is now in session. The MMBB Digital Academy is now open. This is our one-stop shop for mental health resources for Black Entrepreneurs. In our academy you will find assessments, skills-based worksheets, e-books, monthly accountability sessions, individualized consultation packages and more. Join us so that we can all be happier and healthier Black Entrepreneurs!
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Digital businesses allow us access to customers all over the world. This creates such wonderful opportunities for us to expand our brands and businesses. What is the cost to the Entrepreneur for this growth? Carlton shares what he has learned in his journey.
Carlton Reed is the CEO of RX Health Academy, an online training school who works with hundreds of students across the United States to help them become Certified Pharmacy Technicians and gain entry-level employment opportunities through their partnership with CVS and Walgreens Pharmacy.
Carlton believes the work he does through his business is life changing and empowers underserved communities across the nation. Through the RX Health Academy Scholarship, he and his team have contributed over $40,000 to Pharmacy Technician Education. Carlton has been a digital entrepreneur for several years and is currently pursuing a biology degree at Harvard University. Carlton is honored to receive several congressional commendations for his community service and leadership.
Special Guest:
Carlton Reed
Website: https://www.rxhealthacademy.com/
YouTube: http://bit.ly/2HUk2K4
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Representation matters. As Black Entrepreneurs we may find that our audience may be comprised of people that look just like us. What ways are you catering and considering your audience? Lisa gives us solid advice on how to prepare for and maintain our ideal audiences.
In the recession of 2009, Lisa Phillips lost her job and home to foreclosure. She was left with a 35k condo and only enough money to renovate the place doing the work myself to stretch my unemployment check. She reached the bottom; an electrical engineer with no job. Coping with my new reality, she came upon a strategy of owning inexpensive rental properties for cash flow that was possible, even when a traditional mortgage wasn’t obtainable. As her strategy started to show consistent results, she started teaching others about it on her platform Affordable Real Estate Investments.
Now, Lisa hand walks working professionals through creating their own passive income portfolio to $2,000 - $4,000 a month in income, which gives them the starting point to financial freedom. From there, Lisa always encourages her clients to think about what happens after they reach their target goals, and what their higher calling is after using properties as a tool to make that dream a reality.
Special Guest:
Lisa Phillips
Website: http://affordablerealestateinvestments.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffordableREI/
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Business building is full of surprises. Don’t be surprised when you encounter your ideas, services, and good may be plagiarized. Do you know how to handle this? Let’s talk about some strategies.
Special Shoutout to:
Kandace Walter http://walterlegal.com/
Episode 9: http://bit.ly/MMBBEp9
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Family, I’ve been out sick. What do you do when you get sick as an Entrepreneur? Can your business run without you? Let’s talk about what it means to have a system in place so that your business can move forward even if you need to attend to your own personal matters.
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Do you trust your gut when it comes to your business decisions? Are you getting caught up in feeling compelled to perform or engage digitally on days or moments when you’re not feeling your best? Bianca highlights how staying true to your voice boosts business.
Bianca Hughes specializes in perfectionism, helping people embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. She helps clients work through concerns of self-worth, unhealthy relationships, identity, or feeling overwhelmed. Her approach within therapy is direct but open, meeting clients where they are, providing them freedom to change when they’re ready. She believes in empowering and equipping people with skills, tools, and resources they can utilize for life. In addition, her passion is to eliminate mental health stigmas, which are prevalent within the black community. Bianca is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia, speaker and authenticity coach.
Special Guest:
Bianca Hughes, LPC
Website: https://www.biancakhughes.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authenticallybu
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7sF4cRVKMjngDCxCGX52A
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Are we ready for the media attention that comes with business building? What steps are you taking to promote you and your business? Dr. Sunday gives us points to consider and integrate so that we might be ready for that next media and promotional opportunity.
Dr. Renee Sunday is a dynamic individual who has been ranked as one of the top 100 anesthesiologists in the United States. She is a media mogul and professional who specializes in helping entrepreneurs to Be Seen, Be Heard and Get Paid! Finally, she is also an author and grief counselor who assists those who have endured difficult or life changing experiences (loss of a job, or worse, a loved one). Her unique and proven approaches have been very successful in helping many people to overcome challenges and live and walk in their purpose.
She knows what it feels like to be unsure of the future. She once went from making 100's of thousands of dollars to nothing in one day. She had to rebuild as an entrepreneur and is now a highly successful one! Now, she travels the nation instructing others on how to take the leap into entrepreneurship, build their dreams, their brand and make money. Dr. Sunday is the author of various books such as The Real Estate Mandate, The Entrepreneur Mandate, Sunday Grief M.D., 50 Things A Lady Needs to Know About a Car, and others!
Special Guest:
Dr. Renee Sunday
Website: https://reneesunday.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.reneesundaytheplatformbuilder/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/reneesunday1
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Let’s talk about the power of writing down your worries, goals, and inspiration. For Black Entrepreneurs having a sacred and dedicated space to clear your mind space is crucial. In today’s episode we explore this practice with Altheresa.
Altheresa Clark is the founder of Inspire4Purpose, LLC. She is a licensed clinical social worker, life coach, author and a motivational speaker. She is eager to connect with you and support your journey to PURPOSE! She is passionate about working with people who struggle with mental health related issues, or people who simply need support and motivation to recognize and achieve their purpose. She attained her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Florida and graduated from Florida International University with her masters in Clinical Social Work. Through Inspire4Purpose, LLC, she is on a mission to contravene the negative stigma our society associates with mental health.
Special Guest:
Altheresa Clark
Website: http://www.inspire4purpose.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspire4purposellc/
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Happy 2019, family! This new year means we must continue to build, maintain, and produce from previously established goals. Let’s make space for routine and steadfastness as we hear all about messages of change. Special shoutout to Podcasts In Color for naming us as one of the top 5 Business podcasts for 2018.
Shoutouts:
Podcasts In Color https://www.podcastsincolor.com/
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Every Black Entrepreneur needs an accountability partner. Andrew is mine. Listen as we share more about the nature of how we support each other, the challenges we’ve faced, and how we celebrate each other.
Z. Andrew Jatau is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he provides counseling services to adults, children, and families. He is also the founder and CEO of Mylemarks, dedicated to developing creative products that promote healthy social and emotional development in children and adolescents.
Special Guest:
Andrew Jatau
Website: http://www.zandrewjatau.com/
http://www.mylemarks.com/
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No one knows everything about how to start, build, and maintain a successful business. Through the course of business building Entrepreneurs accrue a list of their missteps. Take a listen as Shaniece shares some vital business maintenance strategies.
Shaniece M. Wise is the CEO of Wise, Armstrong and Associates, L.L.C.—a coaching and consulting firm that works with leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs in the areas of personal, career and business expansion. Shaniece is also the founder of the UNSTOPPABLE Community, (a community of over 1800 professionals, leaders and business owners) where she offers workshops, webinars, events, and programs for leaders who are building and expanding their own businesses and/or their careers.
Organizations across the country are currently using Activating Your Gifts to support the professional development and career advancement of high potential leaders. Shaniece’s next book—Identifying Your Gifts Part 1: The Guide For Business Owners —will be released in 2019.
Special Guest:
Shaniece M. Wise
Website: http://shaniecemwise.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaniecemwise/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstoppableone1/
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Business building is an exhaustive journey. For some of us the journey can even be traumatic or tap into some of other traumatic experiences. Essence teaches us how to better understand trauma and how we can address these issues as they come up in Entrepreneurship.
Essence Cohen Fields is a trusted Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing attainable goal-based therapy. She is a Spelman College graduate and holds a master's degree in counseling from Boston University School of Medicine. Essence has been featured as a mental health expert on media outlets such as NBC News and is the author of “A Lesson on How to FLY: Understanding the Correlation between Self-Love, Healing, and Personal Success”. She specializes in trauma processing and boundary setting and is the Owner and Executive Director of First Love Yourself Counseling where she provides counseling in Pennsylvania.
Special Guest:
Essence Cohen Fields
Website: https://www.flycounseling.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/First-Love-Yourself-Counseling-1162037160601099/
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Self-care is not a trend. Self-care is necessary maintenance for Black Entrepreneurs. Delaney shares her experience and perspective on why self-care is mandatory and how she helps Black Entrepreneurs attend to their mind, body, and soul.
Delaney Outlaw is and has always been an educator. Her career started 10 years ago as a public-school teacher and found its way into the service industry as an owner of a full-service spa. At VSB Spa & Wellness, Delaney uses her extensive degrees and certifications to provide self-care services to adults throughout the Hampton Roads area. These services include massage therapy, vaginal steaming, detox services and spa treatments such as facials, body wraps and waxing. Delaney’s own personal journey lead her to holistic practices and entrepreneurship to spread knowledge and healing to her community.
Special Guest:
Delaney Outlaw
Website: https://www.visionspiritbalance.com/
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Black Entrepreneurs are some of the most tenacious, brilliant, and creative people. On this episode Dr. Richards shares her experiences in working with Black Entrepreneurs. We both reflect and brag on the Black Entrepreneurship community. Take a listen.
Dr. Frances Richards is a Strategic Life Coach and personal Chief Encouraging Officer and host of the Black Entrepreneur Experience podcast. Her mission is to invoke and provoke YOU to pursue a passionate extraordinary life and not settle for anything less! In life you should do what you love and love what you do! Over the years she has helped hundreds of individuals unlock their passion and discover their authentic voice.
Special Guest:
Dr. Francis Richards
Website: https://www.drfrancesrichards.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beepodcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ytliVRD_g8YIOvCRmqKGQ/videos
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As Black Entrepreneurs we all have experienced weeks were nothing went as planned. It’s during these times that we resort to our Plan B, C, and maybe even plan G. In most cases our flexibility and resourcefulness pays off and we are able to accomplish our original tasks and then some. I tackle my most recent humbling moment of Black Entrepreneurship in this episode.
Shoutouts:
Smart Giraffe Computer Services https://www.smartgiraffecs.com/
Black Brand: http://blackbrand.biz/
Black Diamond Weekend: http://blackdiamondweekend.com/
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Healthy boundaries are an Entrepreneur’s best friend. Boundaries provide us with protection, guidance, and predictability as we business build. Take a listen as Marline shares her journey and how she benefits with stronger boundaries.
Marline Francois-Madden is the founder and CEO of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center, a therapy practice based for millennial women and teen girls. With over 13 years of clinical experience, she has become a sought-after expert in mental health, trauma, self-care, and girls leadership. Marline has shared her expertise at dozens of universities, colleges, community organizations, churches and conferences— including the Congressional Black Caucus for Women and Girls. Her organization, Far More Precious, has awarded $2,500 in scholarships to minority girls since 2013 and continues to educate young women ages 14 - 19 to dream beyond the barriers they face to reach their fullest potential. She was named by the White House as a Nominated Changemaker at the State of the Women summit during the Obama administration.
She is the founder of The Therapist Planner which is the first planner designed for mental health professionals. Marline has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State University and Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers University - Newark. She is a member of the National Association of Social Worker and Chair of the Legislative and Social Action committee. She is currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. Marline's work has been featured in Bustle, HuffPost, Fox 5, Hot 97 radio, and various media platforms.
Music: Blasian Beats
Special Guest: Marline Francois-Madden
Website: http://www.marlinefrancois.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlinefrancoismadden/
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MMBB fall updates. Does your business make you happy? Have you checked in to see if it’s your major source of happiness? What happens when you to live to work? Listen in on my journey, words of caution, insights, and plans of action.
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Citrus+Sugar: https://citrussugar.com/
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Our consumers relate to us most when we are being transparent. As Entrepreneurs do we know how to do that in ways that are productive and healthy? Evelyn shares with her InternetCousins on how to strike the perfect balance.
Evelyn from the Internets is an Austin, TX-based video producer and Internet personality. From not-so-serious beauty tutorials and cultural critiques to humorous takes on somber current events, she strives to inspire and entertain viewers, including Beyoncé who featured her Lemonade review on the Formation World Tour. Yes, that really happened.
Special Guest: Evelyn from the Internets
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/spicyeve/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evelynfromtheinternets
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evelynfromtheinternets/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EVEEEEEZY
Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Evelynfromtheinternets
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Imagine building a business all while parenting. The potential hardships are numerous. Keisha teaches us on what to look out for, how to address those issues, and how to support fellow Parentpreneurs.
Keisha Reaves is a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in maternal health owns a private practice in Dunwoody, Georgia. Serving women with life transition issues, postpartum depression, infertility issues, and women who have experienced recent miscarriages has become her specialty and passion. She likes empowering women of all sorts and encouraging women through holistic practices, physical health and talk therapy. Being a new mom herself and hearing from clients and friends about the difficult transition into motherhood, she felt like there was a need for support. Often when people come to the hospital after a baby is born they go straight to the baby and ignore the lethargic, worn mother that just gave birth to the bundle of joy. She found that there were so many items and resources for women who were pregnant, but not much for women after they have the baby during those crucial months of transition. Keisha obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University. She then completed her master’s degree in counseling and Psychology at University of West Alabama. She is a wife and mother to almost two-year-old, Ezra.
Special Guest: Keisha Reaves, LPC
Website: https://www.pushthrubox.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushthrubox/
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In our business building journeys, we will all experience moments of failure and disappointment. How do you bounce back from that? What strategies are helpful? Take a listen as Chantay helps us recover.
Special Guest: Chantay Golson, MS, LPC, CAMS
Website: https://www.chantaygolson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachChantay
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachChantay
Email: info@chantaygolson.com
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Y’all there was a whole hurricane headed this way. On this episode we talk about storm preparedness and how that impacts business maintenance. Specifically, we learn how to manage our negative thoughts as we celebrate and acknowledge our accomplishments. Where to find us
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Are you living life? In this episode we explore what it means to confidently Mind your Black Business. Dr. Brown shares how this is exercised in her connections with others, business building, and self-reflections. We also learn about her experiences when she wears her MMBB merchandise. Take a listen as we learn about to practice what you preach in your entrepreneurial journey.
Dr. Tavari Taylor Brown is a health educator, licensed professional counselor, and counselor educator. She owns and runs an Atlanta based private counseling practice and is an adjunct professor. Dr. Brown works with couples, individuals and families to empower them to take positive steps toward a more fulfilled life. She believes that change comes with an actionable plan, accountability, and positive reinforcement. Dr. Brown has successfully supported individuals through various difficulties and life changes. Her clients walk away from our sessions feeling empowered and more confident in their decision-making processes.
Special Guest: Dr. Tavari Taylor Brown, PhD, LPC, MPH, MS, CPCS
Website: https://www.ttbhealth.net/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44zIcjSHvxai2jC33n8kQg
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This episode is filled with gratitude and reflection. This year has been monumental, and we have had many milestones, which are discussed. The next year is sure to bring as much excitement and change and we are excited about what lies ahead. Thank you for joining us on this ride as we create safe, healing, and nurturing places for Black Entrepreneurs.
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Our MMBB Mastermind begins in just 2 weeks! I share more about the joys and plights of Black Entrepreneurship. I explain how these issues can be addressed and celebrated within our mastermind course. I also share my hopes for all Black Entrepreneurs. We also discuss how our mastermind works and what it will require of all participants. Applications are now available and can be found on our website, www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com .
There are 6 sessions dates for our program attendance is required for all sessions. Each session is from 8pm-9pm EST. Below you will find the dates for all six sessions.
Session 1: Tuesday September 4th
Session 2: Monday September 10
Session 3: Monday September 17
Session 4: Monday September 24th
Session 5: Monday October 1st
Session 6: Tuesday October 9th
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On this episode we reveal more MMBB Mastermind details. We also discuss how our mastermind works and what it will require of all participants. Applications are now available and can be found on our website, www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com . There are 6 sessions dates for our program attendance is required for all sessions. Each session is from 8pm-9pm EST.
Below you will find the dates for all six sessions.
Session 1: Tuesday September 4th
Session 2: Monday September 10
Session 3: Monday September 17
Session 4: Monday September 24th
Session 5: Monday October 1st
Session 6: Tuesday October 9th
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All of August we will be spending time sharing more about our MMBB Mastermind, that starts in September. On this episode, we learn more about the steps involved in joining us. Additionally, questions that have popped up regarding the course are addressed.
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It’s time family. We will be launching our MMBB Mastermind course this September. On this episode learn how this course addresses the needs of our BLACK Entrepreneurs. You also learn more about who would best benefit from this experience.
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Don’t we all love food? Food can be the thing that heals us and connects us to others. Danielle and Sherród share their journey and highlight the ways in which food can be a part of our self-care regimen.
Slice & Torte is all about two cooks from two different perspectives giving you unadulterated food porn, recipes, videos, and the Uncut podcast. We make food that is simple and delicious, that warms the soul and engages the mind. Sherród handles the savory side and Danielle’s got you covered with the baking and sweets. Together we provide a balanced view of food as an experience, as pop culture, and as something worth talking about.
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Summertime is upon us, which for some of us means that we are making space to reconnect with friendships and launch new relationships. Do you have a process to prepare yourself for renewed and new connections? Debbie teaches us essential tips to navigate moving in and out of relationships.
Debbie L. London was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, Debbie has consistently maintained an innate passion to help others, with a specific focus on spiritual and emotional healing. Transforming with Transparency is her tagline because she helps others through being open and honest about her own experiences. She is the author of the self-help book, Residue: Surviving and Overcoming the Stains of Generational Curses and Soul Ties. Her second book is Your Facade is Showing: A Divorcees Perspective on Accepting Relationship Red Flags the First Time!
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Are there any Entrepreneurs out there who keep making promises of making healthier life changes? Does it seem impossible to make healthier changes with the demands of entrepreneurship? Dr. Folden provides some guidance on user-friendly ways to integrate wellness daily.
Dr. Lisa Folden is a licensed physical therapist (PT) and naturopathic lifestyle coach who owns and operates Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. She helps clients of all ages recover from injury and achieve personal health and happiness. Originally from Detroit, MI, Dr. Lisa has more than 10 years of experience as a PT and five years as an entrepreneur. When she is not working, Dr. Lisa enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with her family and close friends many of which are also entrepreneurs.
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Family, we had our first community event. On this episode I share how things pulled together from idea, to acquiring sponsorships, to show time. You also hear my reflections on the impact of the event for our MMBB community as well as how I was impacted.
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As Entrepreneurs we have a responsibility not only to our businesses but to our communities. We have the power to influence the political and financial landscape in our neighborhoods. Blair explains how she’s lead the charge to advocate, educate, and nourish her Black community.
Blair Durham serves as Co-President of Black BRAND, Hampton Roads Regional Black Chamber of Commerce where she leads the charge in identifying and implementing solutions for closing the wealth gap, raising the next generation of entrepreneurs, and empowering the community to embrace the concept of common unity. Her social justice passion was birthed during her undergraduate career at Virginia Tech where she studied social justice while helping to build a platform for the same. Blair is a wife and homeschooling mother of two who enjoys gardening and other outdoor activities in her spare time.
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What if all entrepreneurs approached working with their customers as if this was a lifelong relationship? Imagine the ways in which Entrepreneurs would even handle the first phone call with each customer differently. When our clients feel connected they often return to us for repeat business. Krystal shares how this happens for her.
Krystal Diane is a photographer and her job is to tell your story in a visual way. This allows her to show what is unfolding before her eyes. She would rather document your story, than create a pose. It makes her heart glad when she knows that she is capturing a moment that will be shared with generations to come. Her passion for people and photography has taught her that every moment is special and deserves to be treasured. That same passion allows her to approach your life event, whether it’s a new arrival, an engagement, or your wedding, with a unique and artistic view. Little details are important, and she captures the candid moments that make your event yours.
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When is the last time you evaluated your community? Some of us are dealing with unhealthy relationships and suffering in silence. Dr. Jones teaches us how to determine if our current support is inadequate and how to find support that best meets our needs.
Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Post-Doctoral Psychologist. She currently has a private practice called Lifetime Counseling and Consulting in Oakland, CA where she specializes in working with women who have been in emotionally and psychologically abusive relationships with narcissists, as well as with individuals who were previously incarcerated for various crimes. Dr. Jones also works for the California Dept of Corrections and specializes in providing individual/group counseling and assessments to prison inmates who have committed various offenses, with a specialization in working with sex offenders.
Dr. Jones has a podcast called A Date With Darkness Podcast, which specializes in providing education and tips from healing from narcissistic relationships. Dr. Jones received her Master’s in Clinical Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Jones has also written blogs for the Mind Journal and PsychCentral.
Special Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones
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Some of us have been drawn to entrepreneurship early on in life. On this episode we get the wisdom of an Entrepreneur who has followed her passion while receiving the full support of her community. Janay shares how she leans on her community throughout her entrepreneurial journey.
Janay Brown is a rising Senior at Old Dominion University studying Marketing. She has always had a passion for innovation and food, so she decided to combine the two and came up with a unique business - Full Belly Delights, LLC. She wanted the company to represent the beauty of handcrafted treats and ensure that she stays in the gourmet lane as she did it. Janay feels it's a wonderful feeling seeing people enjoy the creations you've put your heart, soul, love, and time into. As the CEO and owner of her business, she promises to ensure that she listens to her customers' needs and wants and capture that in each bite of all the products she produces.
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For Entrepreneurs, burnout is not only burdensome it can negatively impact our business bottom line. Do you have a solid strategy to address your burnout? Lesley shares how her passion lead to a business that helps therapists manage and overcome burnout.
Lesley Lanier Smith is a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She has been licensed since 2014 and working in community mental health since 2003. In 2017 Leslie started the Balance Box, due to an absence of information for students and interns outside of what is learned in agency or a practicum setting. She believes that with rise of conflict and emotions amongst our society, while the need for helpers and healers grow, we are not immune to the injustices of the world today.
Special Guest: Leslie Lanier Smith
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What is your relationship with the body you inhabit? Most of us have a relationship with our bodies but lack a meaningful connection with our bodies. Ivy explains how a positive and nurturing relationship with our body can translate a more fulfilling life.
Ivy Felicia is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Body Image Expert with a gift for helping people of all body types to embrace body peace and self-love at any stage of life. Her Body Relationship Coaching work is centered on her personal experiences with barriers to body love, and more than a decade of social and professional involvement in the emotional wellness and health education movements.
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Family, I bet you’ve never met a Black female beekeeper. As Black Entrepreneurs we can find ourselves in industries that we don’t traditionally occupy and yet we flourish. Judith shares how she has been successful in doing so all while taking care of her community and herself.
Judith’s love of agriculture began at six years old. As a little girl, she always wanted a little red tractor. She wasn't raised on a farm but our family had hogs, a small cotton field beside our home. As a teenager, she worked with family members on the farm priming tobacco. On her journey in life, she continued to come back to agriculture, living on the land.
In 2003, she began to work for a nonprofit that provided resources for minority farmers and landowners. She worked as the project manager helping farmers get their produce in markets. She educated youth on agriculture-related careers and to create school gardens. While working with the nonprofit she noticed they had a beehive. She inquired about how bees make honey. She attended beekeeping school and continue to learn about bees from her mentor John Alston. She fell in love with bees and agriculture. As she continues to grow in her business, Hampton Roads Honey, she shares her love for bees and agriculture with schools, networking groups, and businesses in the form of honey products, agri-related workshops, and online classes. Her goal is to bring FUN BACK INTO AGRICULTURE.
Special Guest: Judith Alston
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No one should approach entrepreneurship without wisdom and connection from others. This episode I get the wisdom of a local entrepreneur who has been in business for 22 years, and is seen as a staple of our community. Brett teaches us what he’s learned and continues to learn in how to build a sustainable business that positively impacts your community.
Brett Hewitt’s life’s journey was changed when a stranger walked up to him and handed him a book to read, Visions for a Black Man by Dr. Na’im Akbar. While Brett was volunteering in a mentorship program, he realized how important it was for us to learn our history and culture and be proud of who we are and later he became a public speaker at local schools, prisons and churches.
While traveling to bookstores throughout the United States, Brett couldn’t find literature that pertained to the Black struggle, the large bookstore chains, who had Black literature sections, would put it way back in the back. He thought it was a disservice. Those observations provided the spark for his business, Positive Vibes, which he started in 1992 by selling books from the trunk of his car. In July 1996, he opened his first brick and mortar store in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Through word of mouth, and plenty of community support, he’s proudly celebrating 22 years in business.
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Entrepreneurship can be filled with loneliness and isolation. In our journey to build our businesses and brands we can neglect our need to be in relationship with others. Kimberly teaches us ways to address this and how we can remain productive while being connected.
Kimberly A. Ferguson is an entrepreneur, author, learning & development consultant, career coach, trainer/speaker, certified educator, the host of StrategicMinds.tv, and a regular contributor for Jacque Howard's Trenton365 Show on Stellar Award Winning Radio Station, WIMG. A Forbes.com contributor, Kimberly was a 2016 BOSS Influencer, and was recently named Official Mentor for The Mentor Program powered by Sage North America. She has more than 19 years of combined experience in the areas of learning and development, education, marketing, and leadership and has worked public, private, startup, nonprofit companies, as well as in secondary and higher education. Through her business, Excel Service Consulting, LLC (K-Ferg Training), Kimberly speaks, trains, consults, and provides customized employee and leadership development solutions and coaching for countless organizations.
Special Guest: Kimberly Ferguson
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For those who have ever been curious about how therapists train, take a listen. The road to becoming a licensed mental health professional can be filled with bumps and hurdles. Deseray and I discuss the training involved to provide quality mental health services and she shares her journey.
Deseray is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida, on her journey towards full licensure. She’s a mother, pain to purpose pusher, and entrepreneur! After having a former clinical supervisor go MIA without signing off on her clinical hours, Deseray was forced to restart her supervision process, delaying her time to become a fully licensed clinician! From this experience, she created Supervision Support. Her company connects professionals seeking supervision with supervisors who are ethically grounded and are willing to mentor, guide, and develop new clinicians who are on their way to becoming fully licensed. Her hope is that what happened to her never happens again and she can build a community of mental health professionals who are passionate, honest, and committed to bettering the field.
Special Guest: Deseray Hamilton
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One in four of us meet the criteria for having a mental health disorder. As Black Entrepreneurs we are not immune from this. Do you have a plan in place when you need to improve your mental health? Listen as T-Kea shares her journey in managing her mental health disorders while running her business.
T-Kea Blackman is a mental health advocate, speaker and writer who lives by the Toni Payne quote, "I rather be living my truth happily than living a lie miserably.” She is the creator and host of the Fireflies Unite Podcast, a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing light into darkness (just like the fireflies) by sharing the stories of individuals thriving with mental illness within communities of color despite the disadvantages and racism that negatively impact their mental health. T-Kea’s articles have been published on The Mighty, Urban Faith, Blavity, and 21 Ninety.
Making a digital footprint, her articles have garnered over 45,000 views and encouraged individuals to seek treatment. Described as an inspiration, her heartfelt and powerful story is a testament that you can thrive despite having a mental illness. T-Kea was diagnosed with major depression and generalized anxiety disorders and is a suicide survivor. She previously worked in the television industry as a publicist and production/talent coordinator. Within her career, she provided support to TV One’s signature award-winning shows Unsung and Unsung Hollywood, BET’s Black Girls Rock!, The Soul Train Awards and BET X Youth Experience. Her diagnosis led her to use her entertainment background and communications skills to raise awareness for mental illness within communities of color.
She earned a master's degree in public relations and corporate communications from Georgetown University, and a bachelor's degree in radio, television and film production from Howard University.
Music: Blasian Beats
Special Guest: T-Kea Blackman
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Entrepreneurship can be lonely. As you build your Black business have you found your people that can support, challenge, and encourage you? Take a listen as Randy shares his journey and how he has found community.
Randy D. Williams, also known as “The Generation Changer” is an entrepreneur and author committed to developing the next generation of leaders. As an entrepreneur, he has gained national media attention for his company, Talley & Twine Watches where he designs and manufactures watches and other men's accessories. Created with a person of style in mind, Talley & Twine satisfies a need in the marketplace for quality, aesthetically-pleasing watches that resist the status quo.
Music: Blasian Beats
Special Guest: Randy Williams
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How many of us practice what we preach when it comes to self-care? In my drive to be a better me and better Black Entrepreneur, there is room for improvement. In this episode, I examine my approach to sleep and rest. In the end, I discover some new things about me.
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Are you curious about therapy? Take a listen as two therapists talk about some of the therapy basics. Learn how therapy is different from a supportive conversation, typical presenting problems for Black Entrepreneurs, what happens in that first point of contact with a therapist, and how things unfold in your first official appointment.
Eunice Blakely is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over sixteen years of experience in the mental wellness and behavioral health field. She enjoys facilitating workshops, trainings and seminars to local businesses, churches and organizations. She is also credentialed as a Master Addiction Counselor and is a National Certified Counselor. Eunice works with women in search of peace of mind, happiness, and overall mental wellness. She shares her expertise through counseling, consulting, and keynote speaking. She loves to share passion and lessons learned with women who are striving to live their best lives.
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Special Guest: Eunice Blakely
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