Chamomile Conversations: Recent Episodes
Temica Gross
If you’re a creative woman of color that has built a side hustle with hopes of its success replacing your 9-5 because your undeserving employer isn’t worth your time – then The Chamomile Conversations Podcast is for you! Join host, Temica Gross, as she interviews creative women of color who will share real life experiences that led them to quit their 9-5s and launch profitable businesses. Twice a month she’ll reenact the moments that led to her guests quitting their jobs with the help of voice actors and sound effects. She’ll also share stories on how to bootstrap your way to success, juggle a startup while balancing your work and home life, when to quit your 9-5 to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams and more.
So you have huge aspirations to leave your 9-5 and become your own boss but are you mentally prepared to take that leap? Most think they are however the swift changes that accompany becoming a full-time business owner has proven to be overwhelming for most new entrepreneurs. Tune in as I interview national certified counselor and certified clinical trauma professional, Sierra Hillsman of Legacy Spks, on tips every entrepreneur should consider before quitting their full-time job.
My favorite highlights of this episode are when Sierra shares:
•How a crisis preparedness plan can help you make the shift from employee to BOSS!
•Why using your employers EAP can mentally prepare you to leave your 9-5
•The benefits of using the Pomodoro Technique for daily self-care
•When to implement, Catch it, Check it, Change it!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Website: https://legacyspks.com/
Instagram: @LegacySpks
If superwoman collided with Black Girl Magic she'd be Kalisha "Fly" Carmichael. This single mother of three left a lucrative career in retail management to build her coffee brand to become a household name with coffee aficionados in the black community. After seeing an increase in demand for bagged coffee as more and more people shift to working from home and with the black community rallying behind black owned businesses, Kalisha struck while the iron was hot and 10X her coffee foot print.
My favorite highlights of this episode are when Kalisha shares:
- How to balance being a mom and building your side hustle at the same time
- Recognizing when your 9-5 is not your final destination
- Why entrepreneurs fail when starting their business
Listen as we reenact Kalisha's morning routine, a visit from her district leader, resigning from Target and her emotional breakdown.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Website: www.BossBlendCoffee.com
Instagram: @BossBlendCoffeeCo
How many people can say they confidently quit their job in the middle of a global pandemic and successfully launched a soy candle company? My guest, Shaleita Minor, owner of Ooh La Light Candle Co. can.
Oh La Light Candle Co. was birthed during a time when the stress of Shaleita’s 9-5 as an administrative assistant at a prominent university coupled with personal health issues caused her to feel overwhelmed and needing an outlet to practice self-care.
Soon after starting what was more of a candle making hobby, Shaleita soon realized that she had found her ministry and quickly fell in love with the craft.
In this episode, I really love what Shaleita had to share about:
- Why praying before starting her day at the university was essential
- How GOD spoke to her and provided the name and concept of Ooh La Light candle co.
- Resources she’s used to get started with building her business and so much more!
Listen as we reenact, Shaleita’s commute to work, an office meeting, lunch date with a co-worker and Shaleita resigning.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Ooh La Light Candle Co.
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Melanie Eggleston has always had an interest in nail health but like so many of us, she was bound to her 9-5 to meet her basic needs.
With the idea of opening her own nail salon pushed to the back of her mind, it would take the news of her employer offering a voluntary separation deal before her dreams of becoming a full-time entrepreneur could come true.
Listen in as Melanie shares:
- Why everyone in your circle won't be there for you
- Steps she took to prepare for her departure
- What life was like 60 days post separation
and more...
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Welcome to the Chamomile Conversation podcast! In this episode I’m going to share a little about me and my reasons for creating this podcast. I’m also going to share with you some of what you can expect from future episodes and the secret sauce that makes this podcast different from any other on the market.