Welcome to The Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio Show where we expose the myths, pains & struggle of entrepreneurship and interview influential experts to give laser focus solutions.
It's time to Release the Weight of It All. Real People, Real Issues and Real Talk with Expert Solutions.
How Much Can You Reveal in Your Book Without Getting Sued?
When you’re no longer a prisoner to your past, you may decide to reveal some of the secrets of your life that have kept you bound. As courageous you are when writing the story, the mood can soon change once published.
⁉️How much should you share when telling your story?
⁉️What can you share that will not land you in hot water with others?
⁉️And what happens when you feel that you shared too much? How can you avoid being a prisoner of shame while sharing in a way that doesn’t inflict pain?
🔥Join us for this podcast discussion with Best-Selling Author, Maria Roberts, My Downward Spiral to Freedom. Learn what was her strategy in sharing her life of addiction and the way it impacted her family.
Courtesy of the Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Publishing Secrets Clubhouse event
Her mess became her message and opened up the doorway for other men and women who are Generational Survivors™ to share their story globally. Hear how retired law enforcement officer turned activist, Saadia White, started a global movement from an epiphany received after an injury ended her law enforcement career.
“My mess became my message so other Generational Survivors can share their stories.”
She also talks about the lawsuits, betrayal, fraud, and scams she faced in the process. You MUST tune into this episode and learn these business and publishing secrets for success.
Is Your Fake Version of Success Killing Your Potential?
Representation Matters. How you show up in your business really matters. As a man (or woman) thinks, so is he (she).
What drives you in your business? How do you want the world to see you? What do you want to be known for?
Are you teachable?
Do you believe your own hype?
Are you driven by envy, ego, greed, bitterness, or the like?
Do you have the appearance of being highly successful but behind closed doors the opposite is true?
This episode will challenge you to not only analyze the image you present in business but the key things that are derailing your success. A “polished version of success” will not hide certain sabotaging spirits that reek like manure. Don’t believe “the hype” and don’t drink the “poisonous kool-aid.”
Tune in on Thursday, January 21st at 8:30 pm EST for the discussion.
In my last podcast episode, I discussed how a new publishing client almost got sued. But, after recording that podcast, there was another BIG part of why she almost was sued that I left out. You have to hear this because it's more common than not. Talk about the ULTIMATE BETRAYAL!
P.S.: I will cover information like this in my 4 Week Virtual Business Bootcamp/Course "Fix My Business Life" which you can register for now at TheJoyGuru.net/shop (starts on Monday, January 4, 2021).
Did I ever tell you about the time my book client almost got sued?
Uhhhh, yeah...Let's talk about that because Ignorance is NO excuse of the law!
Learn the simple mistakes her former publisher made and what we did as the new publisher that kept her from being sued and her intellectual property from being stolen.
P.S.: I will cover information like this in my 4 Week Virtual Business Bootcamp/Course "Fix My Business Life" which you can register for now at TheJoyGuru.net/shop (starts on Monday, January 4, 2021).
Are you Sabotaging Your Wealth and Success by Dishonoring your Time?
Success is scheduled. Are you blocking your success and wealth by mismanaging your time?
If you do not honor your time, you are not honoring your wealth and the wealth you desire. Success does not happen by happenstance; it is the end result of a combination of intentional, strategic movements, and planning. Those who allow the distractions of life to drive them, often place success on the back burner while distressed over why they cannot seem to bring their vision to fruition.
Tune into this episode as our host identifies some of the common ways we are distracted in modern society and offers tips and examples to reverse these habits and get back on track.
Are you the Weakest Link in Your Business?
No blame game here. Your business is only as strong as its weakest link. Could it be you? So many people blamed COVID for the downfall of their business and brand, but for many, that is the furthest thing from the truth. If your business was bleeding dry financially before COVID…If you ignored industry trends and continued “business as usual” before COVID…If your business provided a lackluster experience for your clientele before COVID…If organization, follow-up, consistency, and strategy was non-existent in your business before COVID… …Then COVID is not the reason for your business failure or lackluster results, but you might be. Are you the weakest link?
Success is scheduled. How will you position your business, brand, and self for the type of success that is COVID & recession-proof? Find out in this episode how to put feet to your vision and garner the mindset of highly successful people.
The Valley of Indecision
I must talk to you about something that is so important. If you're ever going to be successful...If you're ever going to get unstuck…If you're ever going to have that life that you dream up but can't seem to get there… ...There's one place you need to avoid and it's called the Valley of Indecision. You must AVOID IT at ALL Costs and here's why...
A Raging War: Where do we go from here?
If living during a pandemic wasn’t enough, protests against police brutality and racial injustice are on the rise nationwide. One group taking the bulk of that heat is law enforcement. Imagine being a black officer during one of the largest periods of social and racial unrest in history. Sheriff E.J. Ross can and is eager to discuss what is required to evoke change.
Sheriff Ross is a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of North Carolina. He has served as Deputy Sheriff of Durham County for six years. For the past four years, he has served as a certified Field Training Officer for the School Resource Officers’ (SRO) Division. Prior to law enforcement, Sheriff Ross served as a Detention Officer in the Triangle Area of North Carolina.
Tune in on Thursday, August 6, 2020 for this much needed discussion. Watch the live video on Youtube: http://bit.ly/TheEntrepreneursLoungeShowYouTube
CEO Talk: The Power of a Decision
All great wins and successes start with a DECISION. You can have all the strategies, visions and plans in the world, but until you make a decision and act on it, nothing will happen.
Join Alesha Brown, The Joy Guru for a quick push and revelation to lead you to pursuing the life you want. The order of your steps matter just as much as your actions.
“When the ground beneath us feels shaky and so much is uncertain, we have to look within ourselves for the security we seek. That is, we have to trust that within us lie the resources we need to handle whatever unfolds ahead. We don’t do this one time, braver forevermore. No, rather we must do it again and again—one day, one hour and sometimes, one minute at a time.”
-You’ve Got This! The Life Changing Power of Trusting Yourself, Author Margie Warrell
Could your trust issues, especially a lack of self-trust, be hindering your success? Is your professional and personal life suffering as a result?
Do not let trust issues, including a lack of trust in yourself, derail your success. Tune into the Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio Show on Thursday, July 23rd at 8:30 pm EST for this much-needed discussion. Learn the tips, tricks, and tools to strengthen your trust level.
“Your measure of trust determines your measure of success.”
-Alesha Brown, Host & Award-Winning Entrepreneur|Publisher|Transformational Speaker
The Business of Non-Profits and Churches
Can you imagine being in charge of an organization whose mission isn’t to sell products or services but must be profitable in order to thrive? If sheer passion alone is not enough to run a business, how can these organizations thrive? Churches and non-profits do it every day amidst these challenging times.
Join me on Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 as I interview two seasoned experts that are near and dear to my heart. Apostle David Pettaway is the Pastor of Park Place Baptist Church in Hampton, VA. Apostle David Pettaway received his call to ministry and salvation at an early age. His mission is to empower God’s people, equip them with the word and to evangelize the communities.
Elder Deloris Pettaway is the Founder and Director of the 28 year non-profit, Crusading Outreach Ministry Inc. 501c3. In 1992, Elder Deloris Pettaway founded Crusading Outreach Ministry, a 501c3 organization designed to meet the needs of the underprivileged adults and at-risk youth. The ministry received the 2002 Catherine Gale Award, which recognizes community contributions directed at street ministry and feeding the homeless. Elder Deloris Pettaway focuses her attention on sharing the gospel. Her life is dedicated to improving the lives of her fellow citizens. She believes and encourages others to understand that: “We are our Brother’s Keeper”.
Many of the principles, expert secrets and tips they will share can provide guidance on how you can pivot and position your business for greatness. This is one episode you can’t afford to miss. Tune in at 8:30 pm on Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 to The Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio Show & Podcast.
HELP! My kid wants to be an entrepreneur!
More than ever before children are becoming entrepreneurs aka "kidpreneurs." While this is a phenomenal way to teach your children responsibility, financial literacy and discipline, it also creates another burden on parents. How does one successfully balance their job, family life and finances while helping their young one build a successful business and brand?
Join us for this special episode of The Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio show as we interview 8-year-old Author & Entrepreneur Jasmine Miracle Cobb. Learn how her love of ice cream turned into a book series, jewelry line, t-shirt line and more . Hear from her parents, Warren and Angelia Cobb as they discuss how they manage Jasmine's business, their successful 2nd business and their five children who are all creatives. Learn what were the necessary investments they madeWhat they wish they had known that they know nowJasmine's advice to any child who's scared or doubts their dreams and abilitiesLearn of a very special program launch that Jasmine has coming upLearn about her parents' business that product line has been worn by celebrities such as Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. Tune in on Thursday, June 18th, 2020 at 8:30 pm EST to learn the secrets of their success and how to launch your next big move.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make right now is not to be visible at a time where we have more people home and online than ever. Statistics show that the average person views over 5,000 advertisements per day so what is your brand doing to stand out and engage with people, especially those you want to serve/do business with?
Tune in for 4 tips & lessons on how to make your brand go viral. Thursday, May 21st at 8:30 pm EST at The Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio Show & podcast.
Mental Health Crisis During a COVID-19: Dealing with Mental Health during times of crisis
Trauma, stress, death and financial losses can lead to hopelessness and depression. With the current global pandemic known as the Coronavirus, depression and mental illness are at an all-time high. Those with the biggest obstacles to healthcare include those dealing with mental illness.
Join our Featured Guest, Alicia Amsler, Founder of the non-profit Runway2Life, whose mission is to encourage people to engage in conversation on mental health and suicide awareness, provide resources and education. Together they are pioneering the connection of beauty and fashion to support the fight. Alicia is also the 20-year owner of Alicia's Salon & Day Spa in Chesterfield, VA so she is also impacted by Covid-19 personally as she serves others.
This special episode is brought to you by Society's Survivors, a branch of Generational Survivors, a global platform designed to empower our communities on a local and global scale by raising awareness of societal topics that are not often viewed as a priority. The creator is Saadia White, the Amazine Amazon and Producer, Alesha Brown The Joy Guru (founder of The Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio Show & Podcast).
If you are a stylist, salon owner, barber, nail tech or any other industry that had to temporarily close your business because of Covid19, you don't want to miss this show. There is a way to get through this and we will do it together.
Communities in Distress during the Coronavirus
With the current state of the nation amid the Covid19, or the Coronavirus, normalcy has been disrupted. And there are certain populations that suffer a greater risk than others, often right in our backyard and who do not receive as much coverage in the media for help & assistance.
Tune in for a special broadcast of The Entrepreneurs' Lounge Radio Show & Podcast as we focus on those suffering from domestic violence and child abuse. Our Featured Expert is Sanu Dieng, Executive Director of Transitions Family Violence Services, a 501(C)3 in Hampton Virginia serving victims of intimate partner violence. She is also working on changing systemic policies and procedures with community partners on the Virginia Peninsula to address the needs of those experiencing abuse in the community. Many of those concerns are shared with the state coalition for policy initiatives and/or
legislation that can impact the state as a whole.
Join us on Tuesday, March 24th at 2:00 pm EST on The Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio Show.
Coronavirus is in full swing: Where are you and your business?
In the US, we have watched different areas of the world deal with Coronavirus. Many were hopeful that it wouldn’t have an impact on them & their family and that their daily activities would keep them out of harm’s way. And while there are still many that feel like this is being blown out of proportion, the impact of the Coronavirus and prevention methods being mandated by local & state government is being felt.
We are at the point where realistically we cannot deny the impact this will have on the economy in addition to the health and welfare of our citizens. So with schools being closed for several weeks, many restaurants no longer able to serve the public, places of worship switching to live stream services only, how are you & your business holding up?
Tune in for a special broadcast of The Entrepreneurs' Lounge Radio Show & Podcast as we share 3 key tips to position your business for success during the Coronavirus. We also share a few bonus tips to further increase your personal and professional success as well as your wealth.
Airs Monday, March 16th at 8:30 pm EST.
We all love the overnight success stories but who isn't enticed by someone who created and sold TWO million-dollar businesses before the age of 30?!! Now she serves clients from around the world, from start-ups to multi-billion dollar Enterprises and teaches them how to build the success they desire.
Millennial Entrepreneur, Amber Aziza, Founder and CEO of AAE Corporation which houses multiple subsidiaries, has made it her life’s work to provide innovative organizations with expert solutions. Through her company, AAE Corporation, Amber and her team serve clients all around the world, from start-ups to multi-billion dollar Enterprises. AAE Corporation houses the following organizations: Recruit AId AgencyKidxecutive Make Your Worth Mastermind 5 Figure Speech Academy A 5-time award-winning Certified Master Trainer and Speaker, Amber speaks to audiences worldwide about Multi-generational Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, and Business Acceleration. She currently splits her time between Nashville, TN and London, UK.
Tune in at 8:30 pm EST on Thursday, March 5, 2020 to hear the truth behind her multi-million dollar success and how you can too.
The Comparison Trap: Are You or Your Business a Victim?
One thing that many of us deal with is the game of comparison.
While the act might seem innocent enough, comparing ourselves to others can be a direct path to unhappiness. Whether via magazines or social media, we are plagued with images of perfection: beautiful vacations, perfect lives, immaculate expensive houses, cars, perfect bodies … and the list goes on. But the story that goes on behind closed doors is the one that matters versus the painted picture that you see.
Or does it?
Join our host, Alesha Brown The Joy Guru, to make sure you're in alignment for the success you want to achieve.
Million Dollar Expert Secrets (Season Finale)
We have been blessed to interview some of the world's leading experts who have provided a wealth of tips for you to next level your business. Join us on Thursday, December 19th, 2019 at 8:30 pm EST as we recap & share the best of some of our most requested shows. Hustle & GrindPaying the Costs to be the BossTaking the Fear out of EntrepreneurshipFrom Trauma to WealthCreating a Writing Platform that PaysBe the AnomalyAre Social Drinking and Drug Use ruining your Success? BONUS: Find out which one of our Featured Experts will actually step in the co-host seat and give his or her expert opinions on the tips, tricks & secrets shared. This is one episode you CANNOT afford to miss!
Tune in on Thursday, December 19th, 2019 at 8:30 pm EST.
We've heard the saying that "what you believe you will achieve" so what do YOU believe regarding your success? Potential alone won't cut it or provide endurance.
There are 3 things you need to know regarding your beliefs in order to succeed, especially if you're a woman.
Let's talk about what you need to shift, refocus and achieve.
Could you be suffering from a case of the Winter Blues? As we enter the holiday season & winter months, have you noticed:
A change in appetite, especially a craving for sweet or starchy foods?
Weight gain?
A drop in energy level?
Fatigue?
Difficulty concentrating?
Irritability?
Avoidance of social situations?
If you answered yes to any of these, you might be experiencing Seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Seasonal affective disorder is estimated to affect 10 million Americans. SAD is four times more common in women than in men. The age of onset is estimated to be between the age of 18 and 30. Some people experience symptoms severe enough to affect the quality of life.
Join us on December 5th, 2019 at 8:30 pm EST as leading Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Carla Manly, shows us how to transform our lives and overcome anxiety, trauma, depression and relationship issues. Dr. Carla Marie Manly is a highly sought-after expert featured regularly in national media outlets. You don’t want to miss this show.
6 Ways Exhausted Entrepreneurs Can Combat Fatigue
Let’s face it: being an entrepreneur requires a lot of work and there are a lot of moving pieces. If you are not careful, you might find yourself in exhaustion.
When you add other factors and life changes, an all-consuming, poorly planned & positioned lifestyle, could lead to illness, exhaustion and life-altering circumstances. What can you do to avoid entrepreneurial exhaustion?
In this episode, learn 6 Ways Exhausted Entrepreneurs Can Combat Fatigue.
Is it time to call it quits in your business?
You're tired and you've been working hard and it seems as if NOTHING is working.
You're watching everyone else on social media and in your space WINNING. Maybe you don't have what it takes to be successful.
Let's talk about what you need to shift and refocus before throwing in the towel.
Making a Difference by Breaking the Stigma
“I was inspired to put this show on because of my experience seeing the people around me disappear because of their struggles with mental illnesses and depression. Instead, we want to create hope, awareness, encouragement, and education to help you live the life you want to live.” -Alicia Amsler • Director – Runway 2 Life
Runway2Life’s mission is to encourage people to engage in conversation on mental health and suicide awareness, provide resources, and education. They are pioneering the connection of beauty and fashion, to support the fight.
Join us for a very special interview with the Director & Founder, Alicia Amsler, as she tells us how she created her one of a kind non-profit that uses fashion to break the stigma of mental illness and depression. Tune in this Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at 8:30 pm EST for this exclusive interview.
Anyone can train to be a gladiator. What marks you out is having the mindset of a champion.
-Manu Bennett
Peter Diamandis., named by Fortune Magazine as one of the "World's 50 Greatest Leaders, said it best: Your mindset matters. It affects everything - from the business and investment decisions you make, to the way you raise your children, to your stress levels and overall well-being.
Do you have the heart and passion for success that is being derailed by a mindset that triggers failure? Are you working hard but seeing minimal results despite the amount of investment and coaching that you’ve invested in?
Join the host and co-host of The Entrepreneurs’ Lounge as we share our transparent moments and expert tips on how to pause, stop and reset for a success mindset. We’ll include expert opinions as well as share our victories, changes and successes to inspire your transformation.
Tune in this Thursday, October 17th, 2019 at 8:30 pm EST for Part 2 to align your mind, body and soul for record success. And because sex is included, we'll rate this one R. (If you watch us on YouTube, you already know, lol.)
Anyone can train to be a gladiator. What marks you out is having the mindset of a champion.
-Manu Bennett
Peter Diamandis., named by Fortune Magazine as one of the "World's 50 Greatest Leaders, said it best: Your mindset matters. It affects everything - from the business and investment decisions you make, to the way you raise your children, to your stress levels and overall well-being.
Do you have the heart and passion for success that is being derailed by a mindset that triggers failure? Are you working hard but seeing minimal results despite the amount of investment and coaching that you’ve invested in?
Join the host and co-host of The Entrepreneurs’ Lounge as we share our transparent moments and expert tips on how to pause, stop and reset for a success mindset. We’ll include expert opinions as well as share our victories, changes and successes to inspire your transformation.
Tune in this Thursday, October 3rd, 2019 at 8:30 pm EST to align your mind, body and soul for record success.
Child abuse and neglect affects millions worldwide and changing cultural and social norms can further complicate matters.
Actress, Producer and Writer Nadia Sahari, was born in Beirut, Lebanon and raised in a Detroit suburb of Michigan. Her life experience in America and the silence of it brought pain and determination to survive. Nadia is confident, outspoken, powerful, a victor over abuses and now speaks to and counsels many women and young girls.
Her memoir, Surviving Abuse details her history, culture and the abuses she survived. There was no freedom in her world until she was free.
Learn her secrets to surviving and achieving a life that many only dream of. Tune into Thursday, August 15th's episode of The Entrepreneurs Lounge Radio show.
According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), Economic insecurity is the No. 1 reason women stay in violent relationships or return to them. And “financial abuse” is a standard tool of control for batterers. Indeed, efforts to limit a partner’s access to money and financial assets occurs in a staggering 98% of domestic violence cases. The flip side, of course, is that breaking free financially can be the key to permanent freedom from an abusive relationship.
Join us on Thursday, August 1st to learn How to Thrive Not Just Survive. Two entrepreneurs share their jaw-dropping stories of bravery, survival and how they have birthed noteworthy platforms from their experiences.
TV Host & Licensed Psychotherapist to the Stars, Dr. Sarah Williams, joins us to provide expert advice and resources for you to Thrive and succeed.
ANOMALY: How to Finally STAND OUT from the Crowd
From how to land speaking gigs to sales funnel, Anomaly provides readers with proven low-cost and no cost solutions and easy-to-implement methods for business owners and marketing professionals to turn heads, be memorable, and become the anomaly. Award-winning businessman Zack Miller shows readers what they can do TODAY to grow themselves and their brand.
Tune in on Thursday, July 11th and hear from the man himself how to: Stand out from millions of people fighting for attentionGrasp confidence when building an audienceProven case studies of methods in action About Zack Miller:
Zack Miller started his first business at the age of 10. Since then he’s spent decades helping other people successfully start, grow and dominate their businesses through his award winning company, Hatch. Zack has used the skills detailed in his book Anomaly to: land an interview with Daymond Johnbe chosen as a host of a business TV show on ABCtalk business at the White Houseget featured in Entrepreneur Magazinewow the audience at TedXraise money for the team that started the Weather Channel.
Are YOU sabotaging your success?
We may not mean to but too often we stand in our own way and sabotage our success. Do you: Procrastinate?Comfort eat?Self medicate? All of these are signs of self sabotaging behanvior. Tune in on Thursday, June 6th at 8:30 pm EST and learn how you can: Identify hidden Fear Patterns that are holding you backHow to move forward in your life and stop sabotaging your desiresHow to open the door and finally achieve breakthroughs in your careerHow to attract the relationships you want that are truly right for you Our Featured Guests is Glenn Ackerman, the creator of Energy Awareness Training, who has taught CEO's and Celebrities to college students and grandparents how to conquer stress, fear and anxiety at all levels, past, present and future. Glenn is an amazing speaker who keeps an audience on the edge of their seats.
Taking the Fear Out of Entrepreneurship
Have you ever heard Sometimes you have to do it Scared or Fake it Until you Make It? Neither one of these are good advice when it comes to approaching entrepreneurship or the true life of a business owner.
Tune in on Thursday, April 4th at 8:30 pm EST with Featured Guests:
Dr. Anthony Miles. Dr. Miles is a nationally-known Startup and Marketing expert. He has been featured in nationally-syndicated media outlets such as ABC News, CBS News, Fox News, NBC News and Forbes along with various Radio media circuits. He was invited to Harvard University by the Harvard Business School (HBS) and has spoken around the country and most notably at Stanford University. He is also the CEO & Founder of Miles Development Industries Corporation, a consulting practice and venture capital firm.
Dwain Deville. After Dwain Deville was diagnosed with kidney cancer, he had a major wakeup call. He didn’t want to continue with his day-to-day business as he knew it. He wanted to incorporate his life—and his passion for riding motorcycles—into his business. His CEO workshop on wheels, The CEO Ride, was born.
Now, Dwain, a business coach, advises other CEOs on how their entrepreneurial journey fulfilling, whether they’re just starting out on the road, trying to find work-life balance or preparing to pass the baton
Are you Ready to Pay the Costs to be the Boss?
FEATURED ALL-STAR GUESTS: James Oliver, Jr. CEO of WeMONTAGE
James Oliver, CEO of WeMontage! James Oliver, Jr. the founder of WeMontage, Author, Tech Entrepreneur and Parentpreneur. He raised over $435,000 for his company, auditioned for Shark Tank and has received national the Today Show, Good Morning America and The Wall Street Journal.
The SBA states that 30% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 50% during the first five years and 66% during the first 10. The SBA goes on to state that only 25% make it to 15 years or more.
Thevast majority of startup funds (82 percent) came from the entrepreneur himself or herself, or family and friends.
77 percent of small businessesrely on personal savings for their initial funds.
40 percent of small businesses are profitable, 30 percent break even and 30 percent money.
I don’t care what CEO/major you admire or what it looks like on the outside, the journey of entrepreneurship has a high price tag and risks including being willing to lose it all.
The Hustle does not have to be a Grind.
Ever heard that you need to "Hustle & Grind until you make it"? Do you know what a Grind means?
"Reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it."
"Hard dull work."
Is this why you started a business? Join our expert panel f to get back on track and do what you love to do.
FEATURED GUEST: Ms. Charleta Harvey, CEO of Design Your Thoughts - Learning & Development Coaching
Design Your Thoughts is a military spouse owned boutique coaching service dedicated to clientele whose unending goal is to transition from merely 'existing & surviving', to THRIVING by living & enjoying life to the fullest -- while achieving great things in the process!
Featured Guest #2: Letitia Bates, CEO of At The Wheel Coaching
Letitia Bates is a Certified Life Coach, Certified STAR (Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience) Practitioner, Certified Tapping Practitioner, Certified NLP Practitioner and Certified Hypnotist. She is a Best Selling Author who has coached dozens of clients to overcome anxiety, grief and trauma.