Support is Sexy with Elayne Fluker | Interviews with 500+ Women Entrepreneurs
English, Finance, 382 seasons, 824 episodes, 7 hours, 52 minutes
Support is Sexy with Elayne Fluker | Interviews with 500+ Women Entrepreneurs
English, Finance, 382 seasons, 824 episodes, 7 hours, 52 minutes
Express Yourself
Are you holding something back? Are you staying quiet when there's a part of you aching to speak up? I hope this lesson I recently received about self-expression encourages you to open up, use your voice and find your peace.
10/25/2023 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
My (New) Life LIVE from Mexico
Exactly one year ago today I recorded a podcast episode from the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and shared that I was determined to relocate to the country and start my next chapter there. Well, one year later -- here's how I made that happen, and the lessons I've learned along the way! You'll also notice that I've updated the name of the podcast from Support is Sexy to The Elayne Fluker Show. If you've been a long-time listener since I launched the podcast in 2016: (1) I appreciate you so much and (2) You can expect more of the same great conversations as well as my own life lessons on the show. I believe the name change allows us to be more expansive with the conversations and for me to present leaders, innovators and motivators who will support YOU no matter where you are in personal or professional journey. I hope you'll continue to take this ride with me! Onward!
10/17/2023 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
How to Adopt a Possibility Mindset (Musings from Mexico)
I'm here, on the beach in Mexico, taking the first step toward my dream of living in this beautiful country full-time. I'm exploring the possibilities -- and I'm encouraging you to do the same. Where are you standing still in your life when you know deep down it's time to make a move. Where are you settling when you could be soaring? Now is the time to dream of the possibilities, and put a plan in place. Let's do this!
10/16/2022 • 3 minutes, 58 seconds
How to Create Your Signature Talk as a Thought Leader with Fearless Communicators Founder Eduardo Placer
Eduardo Placer is the Founder and CEO of Fearless Communicators® —which is diverse, inclusive, public speaking coaching business that works with emerging and accomplished thought leaders on what they say and how they say it. Fearless Communicators® teaches clients how to bring their whole body, mind, heart and spirit to a moment and channel their message in service of an audience. Originally from Miami, FL, Eduardo Placar is the proud son and grandson of immigrants, who fled both fascism in Spain and communism in Cuba. Prior to starting Fearless Communicators®, he was a professional actor for over 15 years, performing in over 35 plays and musicals throughout the United States. During a live chat with Eduardo via LinkedIn Live, we talked about creating your signature piece as a thought leader, what the pillars are of a powerful talk, how to communicate with authentic power, connectign with your audience through your story and so much more. Listen to hear his insightful tips! Learn more about Fearless Communicators® at fearlesscommunicators.com. TO JOIN ELAYNE & HER GUESTS VIA LIVE CHATS, FOLLOW HER ON LINKEDIN HERE: linkedin.com/in/elaynefluker ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: To learn more about me and my work as an executive coach, speaker and leadership development consultant supporting high-performing women and helping Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain them, visit elaynefluker.com.
9/27/2022 • 56 minutes, 7 seconds
The Future of Work, the Great Resignation and What DEI Looks Like Today with Global DEI Strategist Nzinga Shaw
Nzinga Shaw is a global DEI Strategist who has worked in the space of DEI for 20+ years. Nzinga has hands-on experience and knowledge of inclusion & diversity, equity, accessibility, change & crisis management, human capital management, talent acquisition, organizational planning, employee relations, branding, and community engagement. She is the President and Global Practice Head of ZRG Partners, LLC — which is a global talent advisory firm, with core offerings that include data-based, executive search focusing on senior leadership around the world. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Nzinga talks to us about what DEI looks like these days, the truth about The Great Resignation and the future of work. Connect with Nzinga "Zing" Shaw on LinkedIn. ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a coach, speaker and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
9/20/2022 • 47 minutes, 55 seconds
810: How to Build A Brand That's Strong Enough to Last and Flexible Enough to Evolve with Social Media Expert Altimese Nicole
Does social media have you stressed out? How do you know what platform needs your focus? Do you need to be everywhere? These are some of the questions I asked social media and branding expert Altimese Nicole. Altimese is the founder of The EZER Agency -- a Black woman-owned, MBE Certified public relations and digital marketing agency that helps clients showcase sincere storytelling through digital marketing and PR that drives results. Learn insider secrets for how you can leverage social media in a way that smart and effective, and build a brand that's strong enough to last, yet flexible enough to evolve. Learn more about Altimese's company, the Ezer Agency at https://www.theezeragency.com/ ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a coach, speaker and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
9/13/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 30 seconds
809: Are You Childfree and Worried about Your Care in the Future? Childfree Wealth Specialist Jay Zigmont Shares His Top Financial Tips
"Who's going to take care of me when I'm old?" As someone who is childfree (and who is also primary caregiver for my elderly parents), I have often asked myself this question. In fact, the question gave me lots of anxiety. That is until I came across a recent article featuring Childfree Wealth Specialist Jay Zigmont. Jay Zigmont is an Advice-Only, Fee-Only, Fiduciary, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. He holds a PhD is in Adult Learning from the University of Mississippi and he has been featured in Wall Street Journal, Market Watch, Business Insider and more. Jay provides life and financial planning advice to childfree individuals. As one of only few men to appear as a solo guest on Support is Sexy podcast, I asked him to join me for a LIVE CHAT to talk about being childfree, financial independence and what his top financial tips are that we should keep in mind for peace of mind. Here's a replay of our great conversation! Learn more about Jay Zigmont at https://childfreewealth.com/ ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a coach, speaker and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
9/6/2022 • 58 minutes, 50 seconds
808: "A League of Their Own" Co-star Andia Winslow on How to Play Full Out
Actress and Emmy-award winning voiceover talent Andia Winslow is co-star of Amazon's #1 new series “A League of Their Own" (where she plays "Esther") and star of the award-winning indie film "Playing Through" -- where she plays history making golfer Ann Gregory. A retired pro-golfer, elite athlete and wellness advocate, Andia talks to us on this episode about being open to the possibilities, remaining focused on your vision, embracing your next adventure and what it means to play full out when it comes to your dreams! Learn more about Andia Winslow at https://www.andiavoiceover.com/ ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a coach, speaker and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies and businesses that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
8/30/2022 • 42 minutes, 25 seconds
807: What It Means to Be a Black Girl in Love (with Herself) with Author and Playwright Trey Anthony
Trey Anthony is a visionary creator who uses the unique blend of comedy, theater, motivational talk, and her own life experiences to inspire and lift up others. Trey’s sold-out hit play, ‘da Kink in My Hair, grossed millions and broke box office records across Canada, the United States, and England after it premiered in 2001. It was named one of the top ten plays in Canadian theatrical history and received 4 NAACP Theatre awards, including Best Playwright. It continues to be produced on stages throughout North America. In 2007, Trey adapted ‘da Kink in My Hair for the small screen, making her the first African Canadian woman to create, write, and produce a primetime television show on a major Canadian network. Since then she has written for the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Lionsgate, Will Packer Media, The Comedy Network, and CTV. In January 2021, Trey released her book, Black Girl In Love (With Herself) with Hay House Publishing. The book details Trey’s inner struggles to meet the demands of her family and the societal pressures of living up to the image of a “strong” black woman. AND NOW SHE’S BRINGING BLACK GIRL IN LOVE WITH HESELF TO LIFE WITH HER LIVE TOUR — WHICH COMES TO ATLANTA THIS THURSDAY August 25th — use the code CALM for tickets! CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS! On this episode, I talk to Trey about: Black women and vulnerability Tenderness/ self-love Recovering from emotional abuse and trauma Learn more about Trey Anthony at https://treyanthony.com/ ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a coach for women and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
8/23/2022 • 40 minutes, 30 seconds
806: Celebrity Trainer Mark Jenkins Shares Insider Secrets for Physical and Mental Fitness
Maintaining your health and wellness is more important than ever -- physically and mentally. But what does it mean to be fit for life? How does your health affect your ability to be successful? And what are the best tips for staying motivated? On this episode of the podcast, I dive in with my special guest and good friend Mark Jenkins, who has more than 40,000 of fitness training and has worked with celebrities such as Mary J. Blige, Beyonce and P. Diddy. Mark is also author of "The Jumpoff" and host of "The Anabolic Mind" podcast -- specializes in transformation not just of your body, but of your mind. And I have to share that I have been a personal fitness client for the past 20 years and his workouts -- especially during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic -- saved me. Truly. Learn more about Mark at https://markjenkinsfitness.com/ . GET THIS SPECIAL OFFER FROM MARK FOR JUICE PLUS SUPPLEMENTS: Order protective plus on MalikBey.juiceplus.com and get 2 free virtual training sessions with celebrity trainer Mark Jenkins and a nutritional consultation. IN OTHER NEWS: Do you want to sign up for my new audio series -- "Live the Question" -- that will inspire you with a provocative question to reflect on and journal about each week? It's only available to my text message subscribers, so to sign up and receive a new question each week, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764. ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, trainer, executive coach, and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
7/7/2022 • 49 minutes, 37 seconds
805: Money Talks with the Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
Money is a part of our everyday lives -- and with current inflation and housing fluctuations and gas-price hikes, it's the topic of daily conversations around our kitchen tables. So why do so many of us struggle to talk about it? If you have money questions and you want to get some insight from an expert on what you should be thinking about at this stage of your life, listen to my candid "money talk" with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox -- The Money Coach. Lynnette is the author of more than a dozen books on personal finance, including the New York Times bestseller, "Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom," which she wrote after having paid off $100,000 in credit card debt in three years. We talk about financial considerations whether you're caring for aging parents, sending your kids to college, and more. What are YOUR top money questions these days? IN OTHER NEWS: Do you want to sign up for my new audio series -- "Live the Question" -- that will inspire you with a provocative question to reflect on and journal about each week? It's only available to my text message subscribers, so to sign up and receive a new question each week, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764. ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, trainer, executive coach, and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
6/29/2022 • 51 minutes, 45 seconds
804: Redefining Courage and Taking Up Space with Speaker and Author Candace Doby
Candace Doby is the founder of the Can-Do Company — which is a speaking and coaching business dedicated to helping emerging leaders activate personal courage in order to perform to their potential in work and life. They’ve helped over 25,000 emerging leaders across the U.S. conjure their courage and take worthwhile risks … risks like speaking up with an unpopular opinion in a meeting of like minds and bringing their whole, real self to every personal and professional space they occupy. In this episode, recorded during my LinkedIn Live conversation with Candace, she talks to us about redefining courage and taking up space. Her new book, "Cool Girl's Guide to Courage" is available now! IN OTHER NEWS: Do you want to sign up for my new audio series that inspires you to reflect and journal about a new question with me each week? It's only available to my text message subscribers so to sign up and receive a new question each week, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764. ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, facilitator, and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
6/23/2022 • 35 minutes, 49 seconds
803: How to Follow Your Passion with Black in Tulum Founder Nubia Younge
What's it like to pick up everything, leave your home country and decide to build a successful business in Mexico that centers the travel pleasure of Black folks? We talk to Black in Travel founder Nubia Younge (who's best known for her Black in Tulum brand that she launched during the height of the pandemic) and find out about her journey, her mission, and what's next. IN OTHER NEWS: Do you want to sign up for my new audio series that inspires you to reflect and journal about a new question with me each week? It's only available to my text message subscribers so to sign up and receive a new question each week, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764. ABOUT ELAYNE FLUKER: Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, facilitator, and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
6/14/2022 • 42 minutes, 19 seconds
802: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
Transitions, change, growth, tough times and bounce-backs -- I talk about it all in this latest and (admittedly) long overdue episode of the Support is Sexy podcast! If this is your first time listening, welcome! You'll learn more about who I am and what to expect from the podcast. If you been here for a minute: THANK YOU! I'll hope you'll enjoy this new ride. IN OTHER NEWS: If you want to sign up for my new audio series that's only available to my text message subscirbers, just text LIVE THE QUESTION to +1 (917) 809-6764 and you'll be signed up. Women are launching side hustles more than ever and taking control of their earnings! Want to learn how you could potentially create $5000 / month in additional income for yourself and help people live healthier lives? Visit refineyourhustle.com to schedule 30 minutes with me and entrepreneur Kristy Kuhl to find out more info! This is NOT a sales call. This is information sharing. Learn more about me and my work as a speaker, facilitator and leadership development consultant for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and fast-scaling startups that want to attract and retain high-achieving women at elaynefluker.com.
6/7/2022 • 15 minutes, 16 seconds
801: 5 Things You Need to Know about Cybersecurity with Jessica Robinson of Purepoint International
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Jessica Robinson, the Founder & CEO of PurePoint International whose main purpose is to support leaders to create inner security, so they can create outer security for their clients. In this episode, Jessica talks about how her protective nature led her to the cyber security field and how she felt different since nobody looked like her, Jessica’s desire to guide leaders into cyber security in a creative way that is not only based on data protection, but in a sense of humanity that involves the vulnerability of the person. She talks about the implications for us by being constantly exposed to the internet and how to be able to read those red flags on the internet. Jessica Robinson Jessica Robinson is a writer and Founder & CEO of PurePoint International. She has worked with a top 40 company and with the 2015 US Open. PurePoint International, a holistic boutique security firm, is the #1 security company for women-owned & women-led businesses globally. PurePoint International helps CEOs prevent data breaches by bridging the gap between physical and cyber security. With their unique business model and launch of their new innovative training, Safe Spaces Organizational, and Leadership Training, PurePoint was recently awarded the JCI Philippines-New York ICON Award for International Affairs and Women’s Security. Jessica supports clients with CISO/DPO consulting, incident response and remediation (implement SIEM, IDS, DLP), cyber security board governance, cyber security awareness training, data protection and privacy, regulatory compliance, and standards (NYCRR 500 DFS, GDPR, HIPPA, NIST). PurePoint International provides data security, cyber risk, privacy, and information governance consulting services for insurance financial services, law firms, health services, social enterprises, international non-profits, and women-founded, owned, or led businesses. Jessica is also on the board of the authentication technology company Netlok, Board Chair of World Pulse, and co-leads the Racial Equity Committee for Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). Insights from this Episode When did Jessica fall in love with entrepreneurship How she got introduced into cyber security The importance of learning skills such as coding PurePoint’s approach to cyber security How does PurePoint involve a sense of humanity to cyber security 5 things everyone should know about cyber security What a VPN does and its importance The urgency of a password manager The biggest mistakes the companies do regarding cyber security The meaning of the s after the http What it means to be a consciously secure entrepreneur Stay Connected: Jessica Robinson Instagram: Jessica Robinson LinkedIn: Jessica A. Robinson Twitter: Jessica Robinson PurePoint LinkedIn: PurePoint International Website: https://the-purepoint.com/ Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/2021 • 51 minutes, 1 second
800: Sis, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: Dr. Adia Gooden Tells You Why
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Dr. Adia Gooden, a licensed clinical psychologist who firmly believes that there is nothing wrong in asking for help, especially as a Black woman. Dr. Adia talks about how growing up with clinical psychologists as parents, and her love and interest for people inspired her to become one. Dr. Adia also discusses the importance of fighting the social stereotypes and removing the stigma towards asking for psychological help, how to find the therapist that suits your needs and engage in a good relationship with them, and how to have a healthy relationship with yourself and the people that surround you by establishing boundaries. Adia Gooden Dr. Adia Gooden is a licensed clinical psychologist, dynamic speaker, and trainer, who is passionate about cultivating unconditional self-worth in others. Dr. Adia has an independent clinical practice and runs a business focused on helping people connect with their unconditional self-worth. Dr. Adia formerly served as the Director of the Clinic and Community Programs at The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and a Staff Psychologist and the Coordinator for Multicultural Outreach and Support at The University of Chicago Student Counseling Service. Dr. Adia has spent more than a decade working with clients to embody mental wellness in their everyday lives and to engage boldly with the world. Dr. Adia received her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from DePaul University in which she served for four years. Insights from this Episode What made Adia pursue a career in psychology The connection between self-worth and the willingness to ask for psychological help How social stereotypes impede black women from asking for help How to find the right therapist as a black woman The importance of paying attention to racial trauma as a psychologist The importance of asking yourself questions before getting psychological help Why engaging in a good relationship with your therapist is crucial What are the different alternatives you might take if you can’t afford psychological help Misconceptions about therapy The importance of healthy boundaries Stay Connected: Adia Gooden Instagram: Adia Gooden LinkedIn: Adia Gooden Twitter: Adia Gooden Facebook Adia Gooden Website: https://dradiagooden.com/ TED talk: Cultivating unconditional self-worth | Adia Gooden Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/2021 • 56 minutes, 17 seconds
799: Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome with Jodi-Ann Burey
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Jodi-Ann Burey, a speaker, writer, and disruptor in the pursuit of equity for all in the actual system. Jodi-Ann talks about how the actual institutions and structure of power weren't exactly built thinking in an inclusive and healthy workspace, and specifically how these types of environments trigger the imposter syndrome in black women. She tells us what this syndrome is about, how it affects women every day, how to reconcile with it, and yet feel comfortable at your workspace on a daily basis. Jodi-Ann Burey Jodi-Ann Burey (she/her) has a mission to disrupt “business as usual” to achieve social change. She is a sought-after speaker and writer who works at the intersections of race, culture, and health equity. Her TED talk, “The Myth of Bringing Your Full Authentic Self to Work,” embodies her disruption of traditional narratives about racism at work. Jodi-Ann is also the creator and host of Black Cancer, a podcast about the lives of people of color through their cancer journeys, which was recently featured on POPSUGAR and NBC – Dallas. Jodi-Ann holds a Master's in Public Health from the University of Michigan. She prides herself on being a cool auntie, a twist-out queen, health advocate, adventurer, and reluctant dog owner. Jodi-Ann is currently working on her first book. Insights from this Episode What was Jodi-Ann’s inspiration to start investigating imposter syndrome? What the imposter syndrome is and its importance Does imposter syndrome affect successful women? How the actual work system triggers the imposter syndrome How black women can reconcile with the imposter syndrome while keeping their jobs Stay Connected: Jodi-Ann Burey Instagram: Jodi-Ann Burey LinkedIn: Jodi-Ann Burey Youtube: Jodi-Ann Burey Website: https://jodiannburey.com/ TedTalk: Why you should not bring your authentic self to work Podcast: Black Cancer Podcast Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/2021 • 36 minutes, 4 seconds
798: How to Democratize Technology, Uphold Ethic and Create Safe Spaces for Marginalized Groups with Cyber Collective Founder Tazin Khan
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Tazin Khan the founder and CEO of Cyber Collective, which empowers people of all kinds of backgrounds to be more critical towards their relationship with the internet by providing them with different resources and tools to remain secure and private online. Tazin talks about how she first got a hint about what cyber security was, how she started to realize that the common behavior of the technology companies was to prioritize growth over ethics, and therefore how she decided she wanted to contribute to her community by educating people of marginalized groups on cyber security while producing revenue. Tazin Khan Tazin Khan is the founder and CEO of Cyber Collective whose main purpose is to educate the public, especially in marginalized communities, about data security and privacy. Within a short few months of launching, the organization hosted 10 creative research sessions with over 1,200 global attendees, released a national petition, became a cohort to the largest privacy coalition in America, and partnered with UCLA's Center for Critical Internet Inquiry. Khan comes from a long line of folx doing social impact work and creatives who use their platforms to create visibility and change: her father was a freedom fighter and her brother is an accomplished musician and artist. It is no wonder then, that her work in the cyber security space is coupled with activism and creativity. Khan activates all parts of her identity to present thoughtful, and hilariously engaging social media content to connect with her audience and induce social and individual behavioral change. Insights from this Episode When did Tazin first fell in love with entrepreneurship How Tazin got into cyber security How Tazin managed to found Cyber Collective What’s the main purpose of Cyber Collective and how it helps marginalized people How Tazin keeps Cyber Collective ethical while generating revenue What future plans does Tazin have for Cyber Collective to reach to more people Stay Connected: Tazin Khan Twitter: Tazin Khan LinkedIn: Tazin Khan Website: https://tazinkhannorelius.com/ Cyber Collective Website: https://www.cybercollective.org/ Instagram: Cyber Collective Twitter: Cyber Collective LinkedIn: Cyber Collective Youtube: Cyber Collective IFUNDWOMEN Website: https://ifundwomen.com/ Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/2021 • 35 minutes, 38 seconds
797: How to Retire in Your Forties and Make Entrepreneurship Your Second Act with BRWL Studio CEO Michelle Swittenberg
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Michelle Swittenberg, CEO of two fitness businesses, BRWL Studio and the Triple Threat Challenge. Michelle talks about how after planning her retirement at 48 years old she couldn’t deal with the “sitting all day on a sofa doing nothing” lifestyle which is why she decided to enter the entrepreneurship world in this second phase of her life. Michelle tells us about what aspects of her life led her to decide and plan her retirement, how she came up with her fitness businesses by wanting a more inclusive gym space in which people didn’t feel judged but welcomed, and how she is constantly trying to reinvent herself within this entrepreneurship world. Michelle Swittenberg Michelle is the CEO of two fitness businesses, BRWL Studio and the Triple Threat Challenge. She retired at 48 years old from corporate America in 2016 after 25+ years in corporate positions in the areas of product development, strategic planning, and marketing and sales at some of the top companies in the world like Verizon. A few short years into retirement, Michelle’s passion for fitness turned into a calling and in the process she started with her friends the Triple Threat Challenge with the intention of making exercise inclusive, and then met Martesse and BRWL Studio was born. With an MBA from Duke and a BS from the University of Pennsylvania – Wharton, Michelle manages the business side of BRWL Studio. Insights from this Episode How Michelle made her plan to retire on her 40’s How entrepreneurship started to take part of Michelle’s life How was Michelle’s experience in the cooperative state of her life How the Triple Threat Challenge began How Michelle desire to create an inclusive gym space led to the creation of BRWL Studio Lessons of entrepreneurship Stay Connected: Michelle Swittenberg Instagram: Michelle Swittenberg LinkedIn: Michelle Swittenberg Twitter: Michelle Swittenberg BRWL Studio Instagram:BRWL Studio LinkedIn:BRWL Studio Facebook: BRWL Studio Youtube: BRWL Studio Website: https://www.brwlstudio.com/ The triple Threat Challenge Website: https://thetriplethreatchallenge.com/ Instagram: Triple Threat Challenge Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/2021 • 43 minutes, 35 seconds
796: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and What Leadership Looks Like in the Age of the New Normal with DEI Consultant Amber Aziza, CEO of the AAE Corporation
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Amber Aziza, Founder and CEO of AAE Corporation which helps companies adjust to the new normal by transforming their workforce into “engaged, happy, and productive teams”, that are in concordance with the companies’ culture and values. Amber talks about how in the new times, where marginalized groups are becoming more visible, companies have to respond to this change not by bringing a void of support that is merely for the company image, but by making their workforce and company values more inclusive. Amber tells us how her corporation helps other companies stand for what they believe is right, and how this change in the company’s culture helps create a workforce that cares genuinely for their work. About our Guest 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. After over 10 years, Amber had graced the teams of AIM Healthcare, OptumInsight, Advance Financial, and more. She left the corporate arena to begin her own business, The AG, a firm dedicated to bridging the gap between Millennials and the corporate workspace. After selling The AG’s book of business, Amber began building Amber Aziza Enterprises, a conglomerate of companies dedicated to help small business owners and venture capitalists. It wasn’t long before she missed the excitement of the “people side of business” and shifted her focus back to transforming workforces, changing Amber Aziza Enterprises’ name to AAE Corporation. Insights from this Episode What is the new normal nowadays? How strong is the commitment for diversity from leaders of organizations Steps for constructing a more inclusive company How Amber’s Corporation helps other companies be more inclusive How a leader can generate a more inclusive work environment on the daily basis of the company Difference between equity and equality Stay Connected: Amber Aziza Instagram: Amber Aziza Facebook: Amber Aziza LinkedIn: Amber Aziza Twitter: Amber Aziza Website:https://amberaziza.com/ AAE Corporation Website: https://www.aaecorporation.com/new-aaehome LinkedIn: https://uy.linkedin.com/company/aae-corporation Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/26/2021 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
795: How to Get Over "Good Girl" Conditioning and Own Your Power with Kasia Urbaniak, Co-Founder of The Academy
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Kasia Urbaniak, the co-founder of The Academy, whose main purpose is to teach women how to gain power. Kasia talks about how from the beginning she felt that she was not going to be a conventional woman, as she was raised in a family of musicians. Kasia tells us how her rebel spirit served as fuel to learn about the dynamics of power and become a Dominatrix, which has helped her go through her entrepreneurial journey and to help other women find their power. Kasia Urbaniak Kasia Urbaniak is the founder and CEO of The Academy, a school that teaches women the foundations of power and influence. Kasia's perspective on power is unique. Over the course of nearly 20 years, she has worked as professional Dominatrix, practiced Taoist alchemy in one of the oldest female-led monasteries in China and obtained dozens of certifications in different disciplines, including Medical Qi Gong and Systemic Constellations.Since founding The Academy in 2013, Kasia has taught over 4,000 women practical tools to step into leadership positions in their relationships, families, workplaces, and wider communities. She has spoken at corporations and conferences worldwide. Insights from this Episode How being raised in a family of musicians shaped Kasia’s character When did Kasia realize her entrepreneurial journey started? How the Academy helps women to gain power How being a Dominatrix has helped Kasia understand the dynamics of power How the relationship between women and men work The power of asking and saying no as a woman Stay Connected: Kasia Urbaniak Instagram: Kasia Urbaniak Facebook: Kasia Urbaniak LinkedIn: Kasia Urbaniak Website: https://www.kasiaurbaniak.com/ Book: The ultimate guide to owning your power Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/19/2021 • 50 minutes, 41 seconds
794: How to Make That Courageous Pivot and Double Down on What's Working with Thynk Global Co-founder Maghan Morin
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Maghan Morin, the co-founder of a working space called “Thynk Global” which main purpose is to make Black Female Founders feel comfortable in the entrepreneurship ambiance by creating a community in which entrepreneur woman can connect all around the world to make their businesses grow. Maghan talks about her journey as an entrepreneur who is always seeking to reinvent herself and support other women through safe workspaces and community building because Support is Sexy! Maghan Morin Maghan Morin is the co-founder of a coworking space called Thynk Global which connects Black Female Founders around the world. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri but did not pursue that, actually while she was still in college, she opened her first business which consisted in selling women's shoes in her apartment. Afterwards, she moved to London where she worked in a shoe design company but she ended up moving back to her hometown. Nowadays, she is a business woman who is constantly trying to reinvent herself and come up with new entrepreneurship such as Melanated Beauty Spa, which is a luxury skincare spa for black women. Insights from this Episode How did Maghan fell in love with entrepreneurship How “Thynk Global” started What is “Thynk Global” principal purpose Maghan’s journey as a black entrepreneur women Why transparency is so valuable in the entrepreneurship environment Stay Connected: Maghan Morin Instagram: Maghan Morin Facebook: Maghan Morin LinkedIn: Maghan Morin Thynk Global: Instagram: Thynk Global Facebook: Thynk Global LinkedIn: Thynk Global Youtube: Thynk Global Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/2021 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
793: How to Reinvent and Adopt a Manifestation Mindset with Borrowed Wisdom Co-Founder Sharon Ufberg
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Sharon Ufberg, the co-founder of Borrowed Wisdom which coaches women who are trying to find a new meaning in their life and make their dreams reality. Sharon talks about how she has managed to become the entrepreneur woman she is now with the help and support of her family, how she has turned her struggles into fuel and the way she is constantly trying to help women to reinvent themselves through a meaningful living and listening to their inner voice. Sharon Ufberg Sharon Ufberg is the co-founder of a company called Borrowed Wisdom where she does transformational business coaching with her daughter, she is a radio host, she was a chiropractor for 24 years, freelance traveler & lifestyle journalist, radio host and Global Women's activist. Definitely a woman who is constantly reinventing herself. Insights from this Episode How Sharon Ufberg coaches woman through reinvention How to listen to your inner voice Three tips on finding clarity and purpose How to live with intention and take daily action What does it mean to have a manifesting mindset Stay Connected: Sharon Ufberg Website: https://drsharonufberg.com/ Twitter:Dr. Sharon Ufberg (@DrUfberg) LinkedIn: Sharon Ufberg Borrowed Wisdom Website: https://www.borrowedwisdom.com/ Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/5/2021 • 48 minutes, 5 seconds
792: Reframing Your Mindset and Mastering Your Finances with Author and Financial Coach Barbara Huson
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne Fluker invites Barbara Huson, the author of the book “Rewire for Health”, to talk about her path to financial success and her journey to becoming an entrepreneur. In fact, her way to wealth wasn’t always easy as she had to break through the concept of “women don’t make money”, that her family raised her with and find her entrepreneurial spirit. She talks about how she landed entrepreneurship, how she discovered she could apply neuroscience to wealth and how your thoughts of fear can become your ally. Barbara Huson Barbara Huson is a financial therapist and wealth coach dedicated to helping women build their own wealth, as she transitioned from being the traditional jewish housewife to becoming a business woman earning six figures all on her own. She has released eight books including her latest book “Rewire for Wealth” and has a community called “The Wealth Connection” in which women constantly reunite to learn how to build their own wealth and talk about money without judgement. Insights from this Episode How Barbara’s strong sense of purpose has inspired her to help women be wealthy. How interviewing women who were “smart with money” changed Barbara’s life. Struggles Barbara went through finding her spirit as an entrepreneur as a jewish housewife. How neuroscience and psychology relate with wealth. Steps to rewire your brain. Stay Connected: Barbara Huson Website: https://www.barbara-huson.com Twitter: Barbara Huson (@TheBarbaraHuson) Instagram: Barbara Huson (@thebarbarahuson) Youtube: Barbara Huson Book: Rewire For Wealth Community: https://thewealthconnection.com.au/ Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Subscribe to Support is Sexy + download each episode on Spotify and Apple Podcasts This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/2021 • 34 minutes, 54 seconds
791: How to Trust Your Head, Heart and Hoohah When It Comes to Love with Relationship Coach Laurie Gerber
Episode Summary: Laurie Gerber talks to Elayne Fluker about how she fell in love with coaching and how she began the journey. She educates people to tell the truth and fall in love with themselves. In the episode, she tells Elayne what people misunderstand about relationships. Finally, she talks about how coaching saved her marriage and how that was her transformation into becoming a life coach. About our guest: Laurie Gerber is a life coach. She has held several positions at Handel Group over the last 15 years, including President of HG Life. She is currently the Head Coach of HG Life where she empowers HG’s team of life coaches and thought leaders to deliver The Handel Method with grace and wisdom to their thousands of clients. Insights from the Episode: How to date in a pandemic, and the ingredients needed: leveraging on technology, the right attitude, and time. How to date for efficiency and fun. Understanding the 3 H’s in dating: Head: is practicality and workability of the relationship Heart: cares about what you care about Hoohah: ask yourself two questions: do I want to kiss you? Do I want to look at your face for x duration of time? Understanding that it is important to check in with yourself before getting out there. Resources Mentioned The Handle Group: @HGLifeCoaching Laurie Gerber's Inner.U Masterclass Stay Connected: Laurie Gerber Website: Laurie Gerber | Handel Group Facebook: Laurie Gerber Instagram: @lauriegerber_coach Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/2021 • 42 minutes, 35 seconds
790: What it Means to Say F It All and Pursue Your Dreams as an Entrepreneur with Kacie Lett Gordon
Episode Summary: In this episode, Kacie Lett Gordon takes Elayne Fluker on how she left corporate and started entrepreneurship. Kacie talks about the steps she took before she took the plunge into entrepreneurship and what it meant for her to leave her corporate job, which had more job security, and launching her business during the pandemic. About our guest: Kacie Lett Gordon is the founder of It All Media. She is the host of the Fuck It All (itallpodcast.com) podcast. The podcast explores brave and modern women who redefine what it means to have it all. Kacie is a storyteller, a coach, and an advisor who left her corporate job to do work that excites and makes her happy. Insights from the Episode: How to define “It All” for yourself and work towards it. Understanding yourself and what you are great at, and what it can do for you. How to find and negotiate flexibility at work using the company benefits and making it work within the organization. Understanding that we can find creative solutions to make our situations work without fear by making arbitrary solutions. Stay Connected: Kacie Lett Gordon Website: kacielettgordon.com Facebook: Kacie Lett Gordon LinkedIn: Kacie Lett Gordon Instagram: @kacielettgordon Twitter: @kacielettgordon Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/2021 • 51 minutes, 38 seconds
789: Wealth and Happiness: Living Wealthy Founder Jennifer Love Guides You Through Your Money Metamorphosis
Episode Summary: In this episode, Jennifer Love answers general questions about money management along with an explanation of what wealth really means. Elayne Fluker and Jennifer Love discuss why some people have difficulty talking about money and the concept of financial freedom. Further, Jennifer Love explains how to change course if you are not where you want to be with money. About Our Guest: Jennifer Love is an award-winning, 5-time entrepreneur with 20 years of experience. She has worked beside celebrity entrepreneurs such as Marcus Lemonis and has also prepared entrepreneurs for Shark Tank. She has a master’s degree along with two decades of training in Human and Organizational Behavior. Jennifer Love is now the founder and CEO of the Living Wealthy Institute. Insights from the Episode: The importance of being clear on your relationship with money and how you think about money. How to shift your emotions concerning money. Understanding that most financial decisions are based on emotion instead of analytics. How to find financial confidence, joy, and freedom. Stay Connected: Jennifer Love Website: https://livingwealthyinstitute.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJenniferLove/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejenniferlove/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejenniferlove/ Elayne Fluker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elaynefluker/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaynefluker Support is Sexy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supportissexy/ Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/7/2021 • 25 minutes, 54 seconds
788: Walk Your Talk: Why My (Bumbled) Book Signing Forced Me To Show Support is Sexy in Action
My very first book signing (turned book celebration) on Martha's Vineyard was perfectly....imperfect. :) Listen to hear what happened when my books didn't show up in time for the event and how I had to take the title of my own book very seriously: Get Over 'I Got It' -- How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone. The Universe wanted me to remember that. And in this episode I share why it's important for us all to walk our talk. Click here to get your own copy of Get Over I Got It. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/2021 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
787: Join Me on Martha's Vineyard for a Celebration!
If you're on Martha's Vineyard August 12, 2021, join me for my first in-person book signing for "Get Over 'I Got It'". Together with entrepreneur India Rose -- who owns the Sideline Store in Vineyard Haven -- I am celebrating the resilience of Black women entrepreneurs and, of course, encouraging us all to continue to support each other and get the support we need. Our success depends on our willingness to work together. Join us from 3pm - 7pm on Thursday, August 12, for music, (safe) mingling, and a special book signing of Get Over '"I Got It" at the Sideline store, 49 Main Street, Vineyard Haven. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/11/2021 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
786: Poet / Author Morgan Harper Nichols on Creating with Intention, Letting Go of the "How" and Being Open to the Possibilities
Episode Summary: In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne sits down with poet, artist, and musician Morgan Harper Nichols to hear the remarkable story of how she got to where she is today. They talk about creating with intention, letting go of the how, listening to people’s stories, and being open to the possibilities everywhere. The journey is told in such an open and beautiful way that some part is bound to resonate with you. Wherever you are in life right now, take a pause, listen to Morgan Harper Nichols’ story, and think about How Far You Have Come. About our guest: Morgan Harper Nichols is an artist, poet, and musician who finds inspiration in the stories and conversations of everyday life. After starting her career as a college admission counselor she shifted into freelance music, and between performances, she designed art and turned songs into poetry. Before long one of those poems went viral on Pinterest, and just a few years later she became a Wall Street Journal bestseller with an Instagram following of nearly 2 million. She focuses on art that tells a story, and she uses her gift as a way of connecting herself and other people to a shared emotion. She has authored six books, she has her own website, an online shop, and blog, her own podcast, her own Youtube channel, and an app called Storyteller, where she posts inspirational words and art every day. Insights from the Episode: The importance of taking time to find what you truly love. Being intentional about things as you create them. Releasing yourself from the burden of the word “how.” How simply being open to possibilities can guide you towards doing what you love Resources Mentioned: How Far You Have Come All Along You Were Blooming Storyteller Storyteller app(ios) Storyteller app(android) Snapseed(ios) Snapseed(android) Stay Connected: Morgan Harper Nichols: Website: morganharpernichols.com Online Blog: Garden24 Youtube: Morgan Harper Nichols Instagram: @morganharpernichols Podcast: The Morgan Harper Nichols show Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/2021 • 44 minutes, 44 seconds
785: How to Create an Action Plan (Not a Business Plan) and Get Real Results in Your Business with Carissa Reiniger
Episode Summary In this episode of Support is Sexy, Founder of Silver Lining Carissa Reiniger discusses the importance of being focused and deliberate about what your business does and who your ideal client is, as well as how small, clear actions are essential to delivering amazing results for your business. Given the state of the world, Carissa’s personal story and insights have never been more important. Listen in for practical, logical steps you can implement to guide your business in the right direction. About our Guest: Carissa Reiniger is the founder of Silver Lining. Since 2005, Silver Lining has been supporting small business owners in creating more profitable and sustainable companies. Their process includes creating a Silver Lining Action Plan (also called SLAP) which is a technology-enabled, data-driven small business work program focused on helping small businesses set and then achieve their financial goals. Based on Behavior Change Science SLAP has helped over 10,000 small businesses in 25 countries to make more money doing what they love. Insights from the Episode: How clarity and specificity about what business owners should focus their time and money on leads to greater success Understanding the difference between your favorite client and your ideal client, and how finding your ideal client will bring you more success in the long term The importance of understanding your personal and business finances What a 12-month Action Plan is and how to build one The 3 habits that lead to a healthy and successful business: Taking action, Getting Results, and taking a moment to Pause and Reflect Resources Mentioned: https://smallbizsilverlining.com/ CLICK HERE to get 50% off the audiobook of Get Over "I Got It" by Elayne Fluker Stay Connected: Carissa Reiniger: Website: https://smallbizsilverlining.com/ Instagram: @carissareiniger LinkedIn: Carissa Reiniger LinkedIn: Small Biz Silver Lining Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/20/2021 • 55 minutes, 54 seconds
784: How Broglie Box CEO Julia Broglie Delivers Mental Health and Wellness to Customers
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Founder of BroglieBox Julia Broglie opens up about her struggles with mental health and losing a brother to suicide, and how her journey led to starting the BroglieBox company. Mental health has never been so important. Listen for support strategies for your mental health and practical tips for your business in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Julia Broglie is the Founder of the social impact company BroglieBox. At BroglieBox, boxes - or "care packages" are curated with tools and resources for mental health in a way that feels warm, lighthearted, and fun. Insight from this episode: How Julia is fighting the stigma of mental health in an approachable way. Strategies for grieving in healthy ways and helping others who are. Details on the Six Pillar of Mental Wellness and how to best support them in your life. Tips for being a responsive company and how BroglieBox was impacted by 2020. Quotes from the show: On her brother Justin: “He kept telling me, I just want to make a difference in this world. And he is making a difference now. I feel him guiding me, and I feel like he’s touched so many people after his death because every single person that receives one of our boxes, it was inspired by him.” –Julia Broglie Support is Sexy Ep. #784 “We need to be open about this [how Justin died] because we don’t want any other family to go through what we’re going through right now… and if us talking about it saves a life or brings awareness or fights the stigma, then we’re going to shout it from the rooftops.” –Julia Broglie Support is Sexy Ep. #784 “If you’re going to a therapist once or twice a week, what are you doing in the in-between? What are you doing every single day to support your mental health or even just remind yourself, hey I should check in with myself, what is one thing I can do for myself?” –Julia Broglie Support is Sexy Ep. #784 “2020 was that year that a lot of us realized that even if you’re not directly involved in a situation that you might think would cause grief, just even being on the outside or witnessing it on television or just knowing what’s going on in the world or seeing people who are losing a family, for example, can cause grief.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #784 “You are your company’s greatest asset. And when you’re not treating yourself as your company’s greatest asset, then your company’s going to suffer.” –Julia Broglie Support is Sexy Ep. #784 Resources Mentioned National Suicide Prevention Hotline Text HOME to 741741 for Crisis Text Counsel The Broglie Blog Mental Wellness Care Package Giveaway CLICK HERE to get 50% off the audiobook of Get Over "I Got It" by Elayne Fluker (HarperCollins Leadership)! Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Julia Broglie Website: https://brogliebox.com/ Instagram: @juls.b_ Instagram: @thebrogliebox LinkedIn: Julia Broglie Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/13/2021 • 42 minutes, 36 seconds
783: How to Build Your Brand and Build a Passionate Community with The Great Girlfriends Founder Sybil Amuti
In this episode of Support is Sexy, the Creator of The Great Girlfriends Podcast and expert brand builder Sybil Amuti gives noteworthy strategies for building your brand and creating brand longevity. Become “pandemic proof” with content, culture, and community. Find out how to get to work in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Sybil Amuti is the Founder and Creator of The Great Girlfriends Podcast and Community, a personal & professional development community created to connect women with daily tips and solutions to live a passionate life and build a thriving business. Insight from this episode: The benefits of sharing your vision in a way that allows others to opt into your energy. Strategies for building a community around your brand and details on your responsibilities as a brand builder. Questions to ask yourself as you communicate your message to the market. Tips for monetizing or leveraging your own podcast. Quotes from the show: “In my mind, ‘Let’s make a podcast’ meant ‘Let’s build a brand’... I did always have in my mind what the story could be. Whenever I have an idea… I sit down and I jot it out and I imagine what the tentacles can be and how far it can go.” –Sybil Amuti Support is Sexy Ep. #783 “Do this right now, start this right now, before the people get here… Build it so that when they show up, they can see how you operate on social media, they can see all the other things that you have.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #783 “When you’re building a brand, you have to know that your vision is good enough. You have to be fully satisfied with the idea that you may be the only customer for a long time. You have to have that internal esteem.” –Sybil Amuti Support is Sexy Ep. #783 “That’s the gift of having a vision and stepping into it. We don’t get to decide how far and wide it goes, and thank God we don’t because we would restrict it.” –Sybil Amuti Support is Sexy Ep. #783 “Yes, you are a brand. And yes, you have a brand. It’s your unique way of being. It’s your unique way of doing. It’s your unique way of feeling. It’s the way that you make other people’s senses come alive.” –Sybil Amuti Support is Sexy Ep. #783 “You’d be remiss if you did not understand: Customer is community.” –Sybil Amuti Support is Sexy Ep. #783 “I look at the podcast as more of a platform. I see all of the facets of real estate. These are all the things that are properties that another brand would see the value of if they were given the opportunity.” –Sybil Amuti Support is Sexy Ep. #783 Resources Mentioned CLICK HERE to get 50% off the audiobook of Get Over "I Got It" by Elayne Fluker (HarperCollins Leadership)! The Great Girlfriends Podcast Force of Beauty by Mikki Taylor Canva Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Sybil Amuti Website: https://sybilamuti.com/about-sybil/ Twitter: @sybil_amuti Facebook: Sybil Amuti Instagram: @sybil_amuti LinkedIn: Sybil Clark-Amuti Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/6/2021 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
782: Why Kindness is a Core Value for Today's Most Successful Businesses with Cole Baker of Cool Audrey
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Founder and Chief Kindness Advisor of Cool Audrey, Cole Baker, shares why she believes kindness can change the way we do business and how we can make more soul moves instead of power moves. Cole moved out of the corporate world in order to make the corporate world a more kind place, and she shares exactly how she did it in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Cole Baker-Bagwell is the Founder and Chief Kindness Advisor of Cool Audrey. She spent over two decades in sales and strategy roles with companies both good and toxic where she learned that business is about people and kindness makes business better. Now she shares a big human approach for business through Cool Audrey and two feel-good podcasts: Kindness Think Tank and Little Shots of Kindness. Insight from this episode: How to remember to pay attention to your “sizzle” and trust your instincts. What kindness means to Cole and strategies for practicing kindness to self. Tips for making more choices that “do no harm” and create more connections and possibilities. Practical steps to take when looking to leave the comfort of “golden handcuffs.” Quotes from the show: “The first time we’re told [as children] 'well that’s silly or you can’t be that', we begin to develop this little shell, and when we do that we not only close ourselves from the possibilities around us, but we actually become quite disconnected from the instincts that we have. We stop trusting that inner voice, that instinct, that actually knows best all the time.” –Cole Baker Support is Sexy Ep. #782 “We are mirrors. However, we are treating, referring to self, we’re going to reflect that out into the world. Being kind means accepting and loving the way we are right now, free of judgment.” –Cole Baker Support is Sexy Ep. #782 “There are these beautiful plaques that hang on the wall: We are transparent. We are kind. We are inclusive… my favorite question is, well, show me your evidence, how are you living into those things?” –Cole Baker Support is Sexy Ep. #782 “Everybody’s done research around kindness. They’re saying this is the bridge to human connection, and by the way, companies are communities of human beings. And the people they work with are also human beings. If we don’t get that human part right, we’re kind of toasted aren’t we?” –Cole Baker Support is Sexy Ep. #782 “Am I more afraid to leave and try? Or am I more afraid to stay?” –Cole Baker Support is Sexy Ep. #782 “I had very dear friends and family members say, ‘You are insane. Are you going through like a midlife crisis?' No, I’m actually living into myself.” –Cole Baker Support is Sexy Ep. #782 Resources Mentioned CLICK HERE to get 50% off the audiobook of Get Over "I Got It" by Elayne Fluker (HarperCollins Leadership)! Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Cole Baker Website: https://coolaudrey.com/about Instagram: @kindnessthinktank LinkedIn: Cole Baker-Bagwell Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/29/2021 • 52 minutes, 5 seconds
781: Egg Freezing, IVF, Surrogacy -- Global Fertility Connections CEO Ama Gordon Discusses the Business of Having a Baby
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Ama Gordon, Co-Founder of Global Fertility Connections, shares about all things fertility, the support that’s out there for you, and how you can advocate for yourself. If you’ve ever wished you had someone to ask your questions about freezing your eggs or surrogacy, then you won’t want to miss this conversation on this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Ama Gordon is Co-Founder of Global Fertility Connections, a fertility concierge service that helps Intended Parents navigate their fertility journey on the path to parenthood with egg freezing, in vitro fertilization, and third-party reproductive services including surrogacy and egg donation. Their mission is to empower Intended Parents as they build their families with trust, transparency, and personalize patient care. Resources Mentioned CLICK HERE to get 50% off the audiobook of Get Over "I Got It" by Elayne Fluker (HarperCollins Leadership)! Global Fertility Connections Insight from this episode: Details on what working with Global Fertility Connections looks like and current trends in fertility. Elayne’s and Ama’s stories with fertility and getting support in this area. What you need to ask yourself if you’re thinking of freezing your eggs and tips for going about it the right way. Ways to make sure you’re getting the care that you deserve. Quotes from the show: On why she started her business: “There were some gaps in the information [from doctors], or it wasn’t holistic enough, or it wasn’t nuanced or personalized for them enough, or the doctor just might have not had enough time to give them the in-depth answer they were really looking for, so then they go down the Google hole.” –Ama Gordon Support is Sexy Ep. #781 “Egg freezing shows that you’re proactive. It shows that you’re doing what it takes to empower yourself and to take control, and there’s not necessarily a negative connotation to it.” –Ama Gordon Support is Sexy Ep. #781 “You don’t really know what you need until you need it, and you don’t know what you don’t know until you get there.” –Ama Gordon Support is Sexy Ep. #781 “Fibroids are very common for women of color, and I wish it was talked about more often. But oftentimes, somewhere in the family-- whether it’s a mother, grandmother, aunt, sister-- someone may be struggling or has struggled with something, and we’re not talking about it amongst friends and family.” –Ama Gordon Support is Sexy Ep. #781 “We’re [Black people] are often ignored. Or just kind of treated blanketly, like okay, try this or try that. I think it’s time that we get the care and attention that we need, which is what we’re trying to do one client at a time.” –Ama Gordon Support is Sexy Ep. #781 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Ama Gordon Website: https://www.globalfertilityconnections.com/ Facebook: Global Fertility Connections Instagram: @globalfertilityconnections LinkedIn: Global Fertility Connections Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/22/2021 • 54 minutes, 15 seconds
780: How to Trust Your Gut and Make Your Next Best Move
I'm at a crossroads, y'all. My book, Get Over "I Got It" is officially out in the world. (And a huge thank you to all of you who supported me by buying a copy -- whether print book or audiobook). This journey, three years in the making, has been an extraordinary learning experience for me. This dream, a lifetime in the making, was finally checked off the list. But you know what no one tells you to prepare for? The "now what" part of the journey. I'm sure there are authors and entrepreneurs who planned that next chapter way in advance. I didn't. And now, as I said, I'm at a crossroads. Which isn't a bad thing. And in this episode, I share how I'm navigating this part of the journey, living a few important questions and choosing to be open to being guided by spirit -- with support, of course. I'm committed to my calling, which I believe is to help women learn how to get the support they deserve for success and fulfillment. But answering that calling isn't always easy. Whatever part of your journey you're going through right now, I hope you remember to get quiet, listen to that internal voice ("trust your gut") and then make your next, best move. ALSO: If you'd like a special 50% off discount on the audiobook for Get Over "I Got It", click here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/15/2021 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
779: Let People Show Up for You
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Katherine and Nick North, who are featured in Elayne’s new book “Get Over ‘I Got It,” rejoin the podcast to talk about pride, support, creating safe spaces, and letting people show up for you. Hear more about asking courageously and answering with radical honesty in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Katherine North is a writer and executive coach, helping high achieving, secretly sensitive women declare dominion over their demanding lives. She is the author of Holy Heathen: A Spiritual Memoir. Nick North is a brand strategist, speaker, and influencer who helps solopreneurs and corporations create more money, more impact, and more meaning in their businesses. Together, they made an award-winning documentary, Just Another Beautiful Family, and recently appeared on Discovery Plus show Life Under Renovation. Insight from this episode: Why we don’t need to be the martyr ever and how to create safe spaces for ourselves. The benefits of focusing on the possible as opposed to what’s probable. Tips for getting comfortable with the “uncomfortable asking.” How to tell when you’re happily giving, tolerating, or enduring, and why you must protect your own emotional wellness and negotiate when necessary. Quotes from the show: “I had a feeling of, like, I need to stick it out here because there needs to be a beacon of light. But then I got to the spot where I was like, actually no, that doesn’t have to be my job, and I’ve done it enough and my kids need to be in a spot now where they don’t feel different all the time.” –Nick North Support is Sexy Ep. #779 On being straight passing: “There is a cost to it. There’s a cost to every time someone says something terrible to you, even if they didn’t mean it to be terrible. Even if their intention wasn’t to hurt you. It still hurts.” –Nick North Support is Sexy Ep. #779 On the uncomfortable asking: “That can feel really scary. That could be a huge fight. That could potentially open up big cracks in the foundation that you were just really hoping you wouldn’t have to look at.” –Katherine North Support is Sexy Ep. #779 “If my “why” has good intentions… then I can change it from it being about me to it being about giving back… If I can go back to the why I need that support, it usually has a really good intention behind it that will put good things into the world… If I have to trick myself to take care of myself that way, I’m for it.” –Nick North Support is Sexy Ep. #779 Resources Mentioned CLICK HERE to get 50% off the audiobook of Get Over "I Got It" by Elayne Fluker (HarperCollins Leadership)! Support is Sexy Episode 620 Red Met Yellow website design Holy Heathen: A Spiritual Memoir Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Katherine North Website: https://declaredominion.com/ Instagram: @declaredominion Facebook: Declare Dominion Nick North Website: https://wethenorths.com/ Instagram: @wethenorths Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/8/2021 • 42 minutes, 13 seconds
778: Live the Question
In this episode of Support is Sexy, intenSati Founder Patricia Moreno, who is featured in Elayne’s new book “Get Over ‘I Got It’” (HarperCollins Leadership), discusses how to “live the question” and hunger for the answer. The more you immerse yourself in living the question, the easier it is to take action when the answer comes. Learn how to be a spiritual badass on Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Patricia Moreno is a pioneer of spiritual fitness and Creator of intenSati, a signature movement method pairing mindfulness with physicality. She created a digital community to inspire the lifestyle habits of inner strength, radiant health, and embodied positivity. Patricia is an international speaker, inspiring people worldwide. Insight from this episode: Strategies to think from the person we want to be, not about the person we want to be. The power of pairing movement with thoughts and affirmations. How to live the question-- and how to make sure you’re living the right question! How to harness willpower to build habits that will change your life and live in line with your values. Quotes from the show: “If my identity is: I am fat, there is just no way, how can I be thin? How can I be fit? If I am fat, and I lose 20 pounds, 30 pounds, I am, for a moment, thin. I’m a thin fat person… I still identify myself as fat.” –Patricia Moreno Support is Sexy Ep. #778 “Sometimes the affirmation is not even strong enough yet to get you to actually feel the courage or confidence or the emotion, but it’s enough to put a gate up so that you’re no longer saying what you used to say.” –Patricia Moreno Support is Sexy Ep. #778 “Decide. Decide what you want more of. Decide what’s important to you. What do you want more of today? Is it energy? Is it compassion? Is it to be kind? What is it? Pull it in and activate it in yourself.” –Patricia Moreno Support is Sexy Ep. #778 “You can’t get the idea until you’ve set the intention or you’ve asked the question.” –Patricia Moreno Support is Sexy Ep. #778 “Sometimes we get the inspired moment, but we don’t take the inspired action.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #778 On willpower: “I’m not going to force myself. I’m going to allow myself. I’m going to become this person. I accept that I am willing to change... Yes, I have to put effort. Yes, I have to be conscious because I like to grab those things. But it’s an internal willingness to change versus a short-term holding my breath and forcing myself.” –Patricia Moreno Support is Sexy Ep. #778 Resources Mentioned Wayne Dyer’s Manifest Your Destiny Patricia Moreno’s The IntenSati Method: The Seven Secret Principles to Thinner Peace CLICK HERE to get 50% off the audiobook of Get Over "I Got It" by Elayne Fluker (HarperCollins Leadership)! Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Patricia Moreno Website: https://patriciamoreno.com Facebook: Patricia Moreno Instagram: @patriciamoreno33 Youtube: Patricia Moreno Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/1/2021 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 50 seconds
777: Stop Being the Strong One
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Dawn Shedrick, Founder of JenTex Training & Consulting, is featured in Elayne’s new book GET OVER "I Got It" (HarperCollins Leadership) in Chapter 6: Stop Being the Strong. Dawn joins the podcast to speak on the dangers of being the strong one, why you need to unlearn certain unhealthy behaviors and mindsets, and how to avoid burnout and embrace support because as you know, Support is Sexy! Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Dawn E. Shedrick, LCSW-R, is Founder & Chief Executive Officer at JenTex Training & Consulting, a professional development company for social workers and human service organizations. Dawn is also a certified life and business coach, ordained interfaith minister, Reiki Master Teacher, and Clinical Aromatherapist. Insight from this episode: Strategies for overcoming being “the strong one.” Details on the three defining features of burnout and how to recognize it in ourselves and others. How to set boundaries in your work to avoid and heal from burnout. Tips for taking control of your environment to lessen stress and empower yourself. Quotes from the show: “If you look at the more specific signs and symptoms of burnout, many of them mimic the literal, clinical criteria for major depression.” –Dawn Shedrick Support is Sexy Ep. #777 “I don’t mean that your supervisors or the people who own the company are intentionally malicious people who intend to burn you out. Sometimes it’s just the conditions that are not working for you and are harming you.” –Dawn Shedrick Support is Sexy Ep. #777 “I’m not telling anyone to quit their job… Give yourself permission to explore and make the choice.” –Dawn Shedrick Support is Sexy Ep. #777 “We can’t always control what is going to stress us, but we can be empowered to take responsibility and to take ownership of our environment and how we care for ourselves and each other. We have to be mindful of stress and its impact on us in terms of burnout.” –Dawn Shedrick Support is Sexy Ep. #777 “Unlearning for me has been a process of digging into, reflecting on, deconstructing the ways in which I was conditioned to not seek support. How was I conditioned around what it meant to be independent and to be self-actualized and self-directed?” –Dawn Shedrick Support is Sexy Ep. #777 “When I let go of the Superwoman Complex and hired [a team], I can focus on the aspects of my business that are going to allow it to grow and to expand, yes, to bring in more revenue, but to actually have more impact, which is more important to me.” –Dawn Shedrick Support is Sexy Ep. #777 “There’s as much value in the unlearning as there is in the learning.” –Dawn Shedrick Support is Sexy Ep. #777 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Dawn Shedrick Website: https://www.jentextraining.com/ LinkedIn: Dawn Shedrick and JenTex Training & Consulting Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/25/2021 • 39 minutes, 42 seconds
776: One Week After Book Launch: Why You Win When You Finish
It's one week after the launch of my new book, Get Over "I Got It", and whether it's conversations with friends or one of the many interviews I've been blessed to do, a question that keeps coming up is: How does it feel to be a published author? My answer: I'm not sure, but I do know that it feels amazing to finish! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast -- which was recorded while I was out on my walk this morning, so please excuse the background noise -- I share what I am feeling and thinking one week following my book's debut in the world. My perspective has definitely evolved throughout this process. In a nutshell, whatever dream you have, remember to celebrate the steps you took day to day to see it to fruition. This way any "success" or accolades that comes after that are just bonus. And if those things never come, hey, you've already won! Thank you for your support. If you'd like to learn more about me and about my book, Get Over "I Got It" visit getoverigotit.com. And if you post a picture with the book, please use the hashtags #getoverigotit and #GOIGI so we can celebrate you, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/18/2021 • 4 minutes, 55 seconds
775: Book Launch Day, Book Launch Events & All the Feels!
May 11. Today is the day. At midnight, I officially became a published book author for the very first time. I've been both excited and anxious about this day; but I'm also grateful. Grateful for the many who have supported me along the way, and grateful for what I believe will be the next chapter. "Get Over 'I Got It' is out in the world for you to enjoy. But that's not the end, that is just the beginning! And friends, I hope you'll come celebrate with me this week! ⭐️TUESDAY, May 11th: Book release day live chat with Ramunda Young, owner of DC’s MahoganyBooks! 🙌🏾 Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/mahoganybooks . ⭐️FRIDAY, May 14th: It’s a celebration! 🎉 Grab your friends and join me for a Girls Night In celebration with a virtual wine tasting, live dj, prizes and more! You deserve to have a good time! GET YOUR TICKET (which includes a copy of the book) here! https://bit.ly/girlsnightinwithelayne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/11/2021 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
774: 7 Days Until the Launch of My Book "Get Over 'I Got It'" (And Why My Anxiety aka Agnes is Trying Me)
On May 11th my very first book, "Get Over 'I Got It'" (HarperCollins Leadership) will be released into the world. All I can say is EEEEEKKK!! Excited, nervous, anxious, did I say excited? It's all swirling around. But what I refuse to do is let Agnes (which is what I call my anxiety) get the best of me. To hold myself accountable, I'm going to go LIVE every day for the next 7 days until book launch and find AT LEAST ONE amazing thing to share with you about this crazy book launch process. Follow me @elaynefluker on all the socials to catch my live streams. Buckle your seat belts because here we go! (And by the way: Preorder your copy of my book at getoverigotit.com and you'll get some cool bonuses from me! Or pick up wherever books are sold at any time after May 11th. K, thanks!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/4/2021 • 38 minutes, 35 seconds
773: Retire Your Superwoman Cape
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Dr. Zoe Shaw, who is featured in “Get Over ‘I Got it,’” joins Elayne to discuss the “Superwoman Complex” and how to retire your cape. Dr. Zoe shares how she got over her ‘I Got It’ Syndrome, how to avoid overwhelm, and why we need to learn how to accept support. Don’t miss the expert advice on overcoming the shame and guilt of “should” and making real change in our lives in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and relationship expert. She is a mother of 5, a wife of 25 years, and the host of The Dr. Zoe Show Redefining Your Superwoman Podcast. Dr. Zoe Shaw’s new book A Year of Self-Care: Daily Practices and Inspiration for Caring for Yourself is available now. Insight from this episode: What is “Superwoman Complex” and why do we need to get over it? Signs you are taking on too much and symptoms of burnout. How to reframe your “failure” and reshape your identity. Strategies to make lasting, positive changes in your life and family. Tips for moms to create balance and practice self-care in 2021. Quotes from the show: “That whole idea of superwoman started from such a wonderful place. It started from I think the Women's Movement and this idea that we can do it all, and then over the years, it morphed into ‘We are freaking exhausted.’” –Dr. Zoe Shaw Support is Sexy Ep. #773 “This idea that we can do it all doesn’t mean we have to do it all in one season. It doesn’t mean that we have to do it all by ourselves.” –Dr. Zoe Shaw Support is Sexy Ep. #773 “Our cape has to be healthy, it has to be light, and it has to look like us, not somebody else.” –Dr. Zoe Shaw Support is Sexy Ep. #773 “If when you look at your priorities and you figure out I don’t want to be this way anymore, it’s okay to completely shift… It’s okay to change.” –Dr. Zoe Shaw Support is Sexy Ep. #773 "It’s easier to make very small changes. You’ll have better reactions from the system, and on top of that you’ll be more likely to follow through… as you make small changes, you will actually be more motivated to make slightly bigger changes.” –Dr. Zoe Shaw Support is Sexy Ep. #773 “Showing up authenticity as yourself is the easiest way to mother, and it’s the healthiest way to mother. Hopefully, that takes a little bit of that guilt off of your shoulders, takes some of that burden of having to be perfect off of your shoulders.” –Dr. Zoe Shaw Support is Sexy Ep. #773 Resources Mentioned A Year of Self Care by Dr. Zoe Shaw GetOverIGotIt.com Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Dr. Zoe Shaw Website: https://drzoeshaw.com/ Twitter: @drzoeshaw Facebook: Dr. Zoe Shaw Instagram: @drzoeshaw LinkedIn: Dr. Zoe Shaw Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/27/2021 • 36 minutes, 29 seconds
772: Remove Your Mask
In this episode of Support is Sexy, CEO of Nonprofit HR Lisa Brown Alexander, who is featured in Elayne’s upcoming book, Get Over ‘I Got It,’ speaks about her experience in removing her mask, getting the support she needs, and prioritizing her mental health. Lisa also discusses why successful Black women are more likely to wear masks and why you need to get honest about whether or not your mask is weighing you down. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Lisa Brown Alexander is the Founder and CEO of Nonprofit HR, the leading human resources firm in the country that works exclusively with the nonprofit sector in consulting, talent acquisition, executive search, and education. Lisa is the author of Strong on the Outside, Dying on the Inside. Lisa is also the Owner of luxury retreat destination Wellspring Manor & Spa in Maryland. Insight from this episode: Why we wear masks and what it takes to free yourself of that burden. What to do when you’re tired of being tired and how to get over “I got it!” How to take a “Yes, and…” approach to mental health and wellness. Strategies for coping when your “drug of choice” is work and success. Quotes from the show: “[T]hey don’t understand when you’re living with depression and you got your career and your spouse and you’re doing fine and your kids are great. It doesn’t make sense. Because it doesn’t make sense and that story is harder to tell, we hold that mask on tighter, so we look like we have it all together when in fact we’re falling apart.” –Lisa Brown Alexander Support is Sexy Ep. #770 “I had a great good corporate job, corner office, the whole nine yards, and the second I would get in my car, I would start crying.” –Lisa Brown Alexander Support is Sexy Ep. #770 “We are whole persons. We have our spiritual component, a mental component, an emotional, a financial. Tend to each of those aspects of yourself by seeing the people who can support those aspects of yourself.” –Lisa Brown Alexander Support is Sexy Ep. #770 “Talking is a key part of mental health, healing and wellness, and unpacking and unloading those things that are causing crisis in your mental health.” –Lisa Brown Alexander Support is Sexy Ep. #770 “So many of us do not take the time to retreat, and relax, and restore.” –Lisa Brown Alexander Support is Sexy Ep. #770 “Be honest with yourself and be okay saying no, I can’t do that.” –Lisa Brown Alexander Support is Sexy Ep. #770 Resources Mentioned NAMI Support Groups TalkSpace BetterHelp Get Cerebral Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Lisa Brown Alexander Website: https://www.nonprofithr.com/ Twitter: @NonprofitHRCEO Facebook: @nonprofithr LinkedIn: Lisa Brown Alexander Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/20/2021 • 23 minutes, 22 seconds
771: Reinvent with Support
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Founder and CEO of CoveyClub and former Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine Lesley Jane Seymour gives her best tips for successful reinvention. Lesley — who is featured in chapter 10 of Elayne's new book — Get Over "I Got It" (HarperCollins Leadership) discusses how to plan for different types of reinvention, the liberation of becoming who you are when you no longer care what others think, and her work in creating supportive communities of growth. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Lesley Jane Seymour is Founder of CoveyClub, a meeting place for lifelong learners who support each other in business and personal growth. Former award-winning Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine, she is also current host of the Reinvent Yourself podcast. Lesley is featured in Elayne’s upcoming book “Get Over ‘I Got it.’” Insight from this episode: Strategies to develop your reinvention mindset and get unstuck. How to let go of your former identity, cultivate your interests, and shift your paradigm. The dangers of routine and getting too comfortable. Reflections on what the world after COVID and rethinking work-life balance. Quotes from the show: “You have to have a reinvention mindset because you can’t stop and get stuck in anything you do… it’s just a constant movement, a constant learning.” –Lesley Jane Seymour Support is Sexy Ep. #771 “We use learning as the can-opener to any problem that we find out there.” –Lesley Jane Seymour Support is Sexy Ep. #771 “Reinvention is coming your way… You have to keep your eyes open for all the reinvention opportunities that throw themselves in your path every day.” –Lesley Jane Seymour Support is Sexy Ep. #771 “You have to have a reinvention plan in your back pocket… You need to take that side hustle and really start developing it.” –Lesley Jane Seymour Support is Sexy Ep. #771 “We tend to fit ourselves into the box, but the box was very big before.” –Lesley Jane Seymour Support is Sexy Ep. #771 Resources Mentioned CoveyClub Reinvent Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour Podcast Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Lesley Jane Seymour Website: https://www.coveyclub.com/ Twitter: @LesleyJSeymour Facebook: Lesley Jane Seymour Instagram: @lesleyjseymour LinkedIn: Lesley Jane Seymour Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/13/2021 • 40 minutes, 56 seconds
770: An Excerpt from My New Book, "Get Over 'I Got It'"
It's a dream come true, and, yes, I'm terrified. Writing a book is definitely one of the oldest dreams I have. And now that we're just over a month away and my very first book, "Get Over 'I Got It'" is scheduled for release on May 11 with HarperCollins Leadership, I can hardly believe it. On this episode, I not only share an except from the book (by the way, order now at getoverigotit.com!), but I also share my fears about releasing this book to the world -- and how remembering my intention is supporting me in facing those fears. I thank you with all my heart for being a part of this journey, from Support is Sexy podcast to the book, which is our collective next chapter. None of this would be the same without you and I appreciate you! Go to GetOverIGotIt.com now to learn more bout the book, get free bonuses, and learn how you can be a part of my launch team. Let's reach 1 million women with this message of the importance of support! xo, Elayne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/6/2021 • 39 minutes, 20 seconds
769: Black Girl in Love with Herself Author Trey Anthony on Self-Love, Self-Worth and Healthy Relationships
In this episode of Support is Sexy, author of Black Girl in Love (with Herself), Trey Anthony, reminds us that loving ourselves is not a job we can give to someone else! Trey gives tips from her book on how to create healthy relationships with ourselves, people in our lives, and even our money. Hear about why “you might want to cry about this” in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Trey Anthony is a visionary creator who uses her unique blend of comedy, theater, motivational talk, and her own life experiences to inspire and uplift others. Trey is a professional speaker, lifestyle coach, producer, award-winning playwright, and author of the new Black Girl in Love (with Herself): A Guide to Self-Love, Healing, and Creating the Life You Truly Deserve. Insight from this episode: Sneak peek into Trey’s book including her exercises around money. Trey’s inspiration behind her book Black Girl in Love with Herself. How to get over the imposter syndrome and realize your worth. Why telling our friends “Girl, you got this!” can be dangerous and how to be intentional about creating safe spaces. Quotes from the show: “We end up on the bathroom floor because we’re holding so much in, putting up this facade as a “strong Black woman.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #769 “I needed to really trace why I chose to give up the job of loving myself to someone else. When they stopped loving me, all of a sudden I didn’t know what to do with myself.” –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769 “At lot of times we find ourselves in things that are unhealthy for us because it reminds us of our childhood.” –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769 “Right at that moment, I didn’t need a pep talk. What I needed was permission to fall apart. And maybe not once, not twice, maybe three times, but continue to fall apart and have a safe space.” –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769 “I was thinking about negotiations, and I said, “Please pay me whatever you’ve paid a white male who has come in and done similar.” –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769 “Make people catch you loving yourself. So when they join you, you’re already loving yourself.” –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Trey Anthony Website: Trey Anthony Twitter: @treyanthony Instagram: @blackgirlinlove LinkedIn: Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/30/2021 • 41 minutes, 55 seconds
768: How to go from Ally to CHAMPION with Polina Hanin, Principal at Aequitas
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne and Polina Hanin, Principal at Aequitas Partners, have a conversation about equity, diversity, and inclusion, and what it means to be an ally in America today. Polina talks about her personal racial “wake-up call” and how that has impacted her business practices. Whether in friendships or in the workplace, listen for tips on being a champion for others and going from gatekeeper to “gate-opener” in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Polina Hanin is Principal at Aequitas Partners, a boutique firm that builds leadership teams for high-growth health companies focusing on health equity. Polina is also an Advisor at StartUp Health, an investment platform founded in 2011 to invest in a global army of entrepreneurs, called Health Transformers, to achieve health moonshots. Insight from this episode: How to “step off the sidelines” and move towards authentic and intentional allyship in and out of the workplace. Tips for shifting from exclusion to inclusion in your hiring practices. Strategies for investing into diversity, equity, and inclusion. Details on the turning point in Polina’s personal journey of racial reckoning. Quotes from the show: On the hiring process: “The more criteria that you pull together, the more that you weigh them and understand what actually is priority and what’s a non-negotiable, the more you can actually start to think not in exclusionary terms but rather inclusionary terms.” –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768 “There’s an opportunity for us to give back, so that five years later [students at HBCUs] are [ready], and they have the resources necessary and all the experience that immediately makes them a fantastic candidate for a search that we’re doing down the road.” –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768 “How can I actually be a champion for the people that I care about? How can I be their cheerleader? How can I promote the amazing things they’re doing?” –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768 “Sit with the discomfort and analyze your life. Analyze what you’ve done, what you haven’t done. Just come to terms with it and figure out how you’re going to move from that and change that. What are you doing differently tomorrow?” –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768 “If you’re a business leader, put someone in charge of that [diversity, equity, and inclusion] plan.” –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768 “How is somebody going to know an opportunity exists if it’s not presented to them?” –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768 Resources Mentioned Health Talent Exchange Authentic Diversity: How to Change the Workplace for Good by Michelle Silverthorn www.qualifiedBlackpeople.com Mark Dawson’s LinkedIn Polina's SIS Episode Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Polina Hanin Website: Aequitas Partners Twitter: @PolinaHanin LinkedIn: Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/23/2021 • 59 minutes, 14 seconds
767: How to Raise $2.7 Million, Sell Out in Nordstrom's and Disrupt the Skincare Industry with Topicals Co-Founders Olamide Olowe and Claudia Teng
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Co-Founders of Topicals, Olamide Olowe and Claudia Teng speak about their business partnership, branding, and raising $2.7 million in investments by selling a vision, not just a product. Be inspired by their success as young women of color and learn about what it takes to create a truly disruptive brand on Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Olamide Olowe is the 24-year-old Co-Founder & CEO of Topicals, a skincare company transforming the way people feel about skin with products for eczema and hyperpigmentation. A UCLA graduate, Olamide is the former Co-Founder of SheaGIRL, a Sundial Brands subsidiary. Claudia Teng, also 24, is Co-Founder & CPO at Topicals, the brand creating “funner flare-ups.” Growing up with eczema and working in clinical research helped her see what patients really need and what’s lacking in the skin-care space. Topicals have sold out multiple times on nordstorm.com. Insight from this episode: Questions to ask potential business partners and investors. Strategies for creating a brand that you believe in, even if others don’t. A look into networking and finding investors, including Olamide’s experience cold contacting on LinkedIn. How you can “do well by doing good.” Quotes from the show: “For anyone at any age, fundraising is really hard… It was really important for us, one, to find people who wanted to be allies with us.” –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “We’re not just selling a cute cream on Instagram. We really are trying to change that category [of skin care].” –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “Make sure that the people you have onboard with whatever facet, whether that’s a retailer partner, a retail partner, a co-founder, an investor, that this person really is on the same page with you about what the end goal is. Because when you’re not on the same page, that’s when dissension and a bunch of trouble happens because someone’s trying to pull forward while someone’s trying to pull back.” –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “We wanted retail to help us tell our story. That was the purpose of being in retail.” –Claudia Teng Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “[Listening] is a simple but underrated tool. If you are a company, person, or brand that touts community and touts your brand having community, then it’s important to first and foremost be a listener to them and understand and be receptive to their needs.” –Claudia Teng Support is Sexy Ep. #767 “Inclusivity goes all the way back to product development.” –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767 Resources Mentioned Join Elayne live on your favorite social media platform: www.LiveWithElayne.com Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Olamide Olowe Twitter: @OlamideAOlowe Instagram: @olamideaolowe LinkedIn: Olamide Olowe Claudia Teng LinkedIn: Claudia Teng Topicals Website: mytopicals.com Twitter: @topicals Instagram: @mytopicals TikTok: @topicals_ Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/16/2021 • 38 minutes, 40 seconds
766: Special Episode: Get Over 'I Got It' Book is on Its Way (And I am Terrified!)
It took me more than a week to record and post this episode. I just couldn't believe that we're almost there -- we're almost at the day that I've been dreaming about for as long as I can remember. On May 11th, my very first published book will be released and I will officially become an author. On this episode I share why I'm nervous about sharing Get Over "I Got It" with the world, why the message in the book is so important to me and why holding onto your dreams is more than a notion, it's a necessity. Learn more about Get Over "I Got It" at www.getoverigotit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/15/2021 • 8 minutes, 2 seconds
765: How to Manage Performance Anxiety and Overcome Self-Doubt with Mental Performance Coach Ayanna Sealey
In this episode of Support is Sexy, mental performance coach Ayanna Sealey speaks about how to step into your “zone of genius” when it comes to performance at all levels of your life. Ayanna addresses how to deal with performance anxiety, uncertainty, and unprocessed trauma that might be holding us back, with techniques rooted in daily practice and building confidence in our comfort zones. Learn how to build your mental toughness in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Ayanna Sealey, a former Broadway performer, is a mental performance coach and Founder of Magic Makers, where she helps artists, high-level executives, and athletes realize their potential and achieve peak performance. Through her acclaimed neuro-emotional technique, Ayanna helps clients identify and release subconscious blocks within minutes. Check out her 12-week program: Dream to Real. Insight from this episode: How performance anxiety can affect us and tips to handle it with less stress. Ayanna’s personal pre-performance routine from her years on Broadway. Strategies for having self-compassion and grace and assessing why you might be in a funk. Methods for positively moving forward from anxiety and self-doubt and stepping into the “zone of genius.” Benefits of working with a mental performance coach. Quotes from the show: “Are you focusing on all the things that can go wrong? Or are you pouring your energy into what can go right? ...Things are going to go wrong, but it’s up to us to choose what we can have control over, what we focus on.” –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765 “You’ve got to pay attention to: I want to do something, but it’s not happening. I want to do something, but I’m not able to actualize it. Why is that?” –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765 “Not moving through [the hurt] in the long long will hurt more.... When we block the pain, we’re also blocking the joy.” –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765 “It’s not as if you’ll disappear off the face of the earth if you take care of yourself. If you pause to reset, if you pause to really hone into your self-care, if you just take a moment, it doesn’t mean that everything comes to a screeching halt.” –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765 “High performing individuals are constantly aiming to improve and step into the most phenomenal versions of themselves… That means you’ve got to prepare to step into that zone of genius, where all your gifts are in use.” –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Ayanna Sealey Website: https://www.ayannasealey.com/ Twitter: @Ayanna_Sealey Facebook: Ayanna Sealey Instagram: @ayanna_sealey LinkedIn: Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/2/2021 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
764: Brown Girl Jane co-founder Tai Beauchamp on Building Healthy Partnerships and Prioritizing Peace of Mind
In this episode of Support is Sexy, BROWN GIRL Jane Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer Tai Beauchamp applies life principles to business and gives us invaluable advice about how to form healthy partnerships that help us grow and reach our goals. Business partnerships can be rewarding and humbling, but Tai reminds us that we need to prioritize ourselves and our wellness so that we can fully show up for ourselves and others in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Tai Beauchamp is an internationally recognized media personality, public speaker, style and lifestyle authority, and creative director who inspires women around the world to celebrate their inner and outer beauty. Named one of the 50 most influential people in the multicultural market by WWD, Tai is also Co-Founder of BROWN GIRL Jane, a disruptive luxury, plant-based wellness, and beauty collection centering the needs of dynamic women of color. Insight from this episode: Essentials you must keep in mind when looking to partner with and work alongside others. The benefits of working with business partners and how to know when to move on from a partnership. Strategies for thinking creatively when it comes to imagining what’s possible in our lives. How to check in with yourself, prioritize your peace of mind, and have some fun. Quotes from the show: “You want to work with people who are helping you to grow… that you can learn from.” –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764 “My practical MBA studies are the people who are in rooms in Zoom with me at this point.” –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764 “When you enter any union, any partnership, any relationship, you have to be very clear about what your intentions are, what are the motivating factors, what are the desired outcomes?” –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764 “It’s important for us to give ourselves the time and the space to think freely without terms and conditions, without pre-established notion and/or previous convictions. Oftentimes, you have to step outside of yourself to do that and you also have to step away from the things that keep you and hold you.” –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764 “Be intentional about those wellness checks daily. That’s not something that is negotiable. That’s not something is to be penciled in when possible. It’s something that needs to be prioritized.” –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764 Resources Mentioned Use code: SISTAS at https://www.browngirljane.com/ for 20% off. Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Tai Beauchamp Website: http://www.taibeauchamp.com/ Website: https://www.browngirljane.com/ Instagram: @taibeau Instagram: @itsbrowngirljane LinkedIn: BROWN GIRL Jane Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/23/2021 • 51 minutes, 46 seconds
763: What's Really Making You Sick? Dr. Anna Cabeca Gives Us the Skinny on the Effects of Stress, Hormones and Inflammation on our Bodies as Women
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Dr. Anna Cebeca, OB-GYN and author of The Hormone Fix, teaches how practical knowledge of hormones can drastically improve your overall health and well-being. From progesterone, cortisol, and oxytocin, Dr. Cebeca makes the connection between hormone balance and healing our bodies. Learn about simple steps you can take today to empower your body for healing in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Dr. Anna Cabeca is a Triple-Board Certified OB-GYN and Founder of The Girlfriend Doctor Club who has worked with thousands of women one-on-one to help them understand and improve their health and manage their hormones. Dr. Cabeca is committed to supporting women so that they can thrive physically, emotionally, sexually, and even spiritually as they go through menopause. She is also the author of two best-selling books: The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16. Check out Dr. Cabeca's latest Master Class, Breeze Through Menopause Master Class. Registration is free and taking place virtually on February 18th, 2021. Insight from this episode: Details on the power of hormones and their effect on our bodies. Self-medicating behaviors resulting from high cortisol levels that you might be doing. How to increase your oxytocin levels to reduce stress and inflammation. Why you might want to break up with sugar and the alternatives you can use. Strategies to improve your gut health and help your body detox. Quotes from the show: “All diseases come down to two simple things: inflammation is number one, and number two is hormone imbalance.” –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763 “Hormones are such amazing molecules. They are more than chemical messages... They are also energetic communicators. They are energetic molecules.” –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763 “When cortisol goes up, oxytocin goes down, the hormones of love, bonding, and connection… Your body is in this state of disconnect. You become more isolated, have more anxiety and depression.” –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763 “[Self-care] is one of the best things I can write on a prescription pad for anyone. It is the best thing for survival. And it is listening innately to our body for what we need.” –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763 “It takes more than hormones to fix our hormones.” –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763 Resources Mentioned The Hormone Fix Keto-Green 16 Sign up for Dr. Cabeca's Keto-Green Masterclass Hint Water Topo Chico Water Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Dr. Anna Cabeca Website: https://drannacabeca.com/ Twitter: @AnnaCabeca Facebook: @thegirlfrienddoctor Instagram: @thegirlfrienddoctor Youtube: Dr. Anna Cabeca The Girlfriend Doctor Pinterest: Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/16/2021 • 43 minutes, 24 seconds
762: What You Can Learn from 33,000+ Women Entrepreneurs in East Africa Who Started Their Businesses to Overcome Extreme Poverty
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Isabella Lengopito from The BOMA Project, an organization empowering women entrepreneurs in Kenya to end extreme poverty in Africa, joins Elayne to share how diversification, setting goals, and community helped BOMA women grow their businesses. Tune in to this episode of Support is Sexy to hear how you can apply these fundamentals to strengthen your own business. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Isabella Lengopito is a BOMA Project field officer out of the Samburu Office in Kenya. The BOMA Project is a non-profit focused on ending extreme poverty in Africa by investing in women entrepreneurs. The organization is systematically changing the lives of African women and their families through empowerment and teaching life and business skills with dignity in their two-year poverty graduation program to create sustainable futures. Insight from this episode: The inspiration and impetus behind The BOMA Project and how Isabella got involved with their programs. How to walk with others and support them in empowering and dignified ways. Tips to weather any economic “storm” in your business and the stories of BOMA women entrepreneurs who have done it! Reasons why no one, especially women, should be their own worst enemy. Quotes from the show: “There was something shocking about how [a woman in the market is] now doing business, how she can now calculate her profits, how she can go by herself and buy stock. These things were thrilling for me because before women didn’t have this knowledge... Now this woman could confidently speak about business.” –Isabella Lengopito Support is Sexy Ep. #762 “During COVID-19… BOMA’s women entrepreneurs showed a 3% jump in profits and a 7% increase in sales from April to June 2020.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #762 “Staying focused regardless of the challenges you go through keeps you going in a business and will make you realize your goal.” –Isabella Lengopito Support is Sexy Ep. #762 “Everyone needs support. Everyone needs someone to talk to. All of us, even if we live in different parts of the world, we go through the same challenges-- in different ways, but we go through the same challenges… when we come together, when we help each other, it helps us get through these challenges stronger.” –Isabella Lengopito Support is Sexy Ep. #762 “Wherever you go, ensure that you change the life of another woman.” –Isabella Lengopito quoting her mother Support is Sexy Ep. #762 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker The BOMA Project Website: https://bomaproject.org/ Twitter: @BOMAProject Facebook: @thebomaproject Instagram: @thebomaproject LinkedIn: The BOMA Project Youtube: The BOMA Project Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/9/2021 • 35 minutes, 8 seconds
761: How to Be (and Find) the Best Virtual Assistant with Tasha Booth, CEO of the Launch Guild
In this episode of Support is Sexy, if you’ve been thinking about getting extra support in your business, Tasha Booth, CEO of The Launch Guild, a virtual assistant agency, has just the advice you need. Tasha answers what is a virtual assistant, who should have one, and what you should consider before hiring one or even becoming one yourself. As a successful business owner herself, Tasha gives great advice and practical tips for all entrepreneurs who are trying to start or grow their business in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Tasha Booth is the Founder and CEO of The Launch Guild, an online business management and digital marketing implementation agency that supports high level coach and course creators. Their priority is making sure the leader feels supported and that nothing slips through the cracks. Tasha also coaches and mentors virtual assistants who are looking to start and grow their businesses. Insight from this episode: Benefits of bringing on support for your business and what options are available to you. Strategies to leverage your past experiences into your current endeavors. Tips for building authentic relationships and business networks, especially in the virtual space. Details on becoming and thriving as a virtual assistant even during difficult times. Quotes from the show: “You really want to tap into what have I done in the past that I’ve enjoyed, and how can I translate that to whatever this new thing I want to create is.” –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761 “Once I leaned into what I enjoyed doing, that’s when my business exploded.” –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761 “I’m never going to fully take a vacation if it’s just me… I realized pretty quickly that I was going to have to build some sort of a team in order to be able to have stability in my business and also freedom in my business.” –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761 “Relationship is the reason that people want to hire you or the reason that people remember you.” –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761 “You are a strategic partner, partnering with another business owner to support them in their business. They’re not your employer employing you. So when we step into the relationship as strategic partners, we’re stepping in on even footing.” –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761 “If you don’t take the time to focus on one thing at a time and give it its full capacity to grow and to be excellent, you’ll never know what its capacity was.” –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761 Resources Mentioned Acuity Toggl Launch Guild’s Built to Profit course Launch Guild’s Booked and Balanced course Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Tasha Booth Website: https://www.tashabooth.com/ Launch Guild Website: https://thelaunchguild.com/ Facebook: @thetashabooth Instagram: @thetashabooth LinkedIn: Tasha Booth Pinterest: The Launch Guild Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/2/2021 • 37 minutes, 51 seconds
760: Simple Steps to Practicing Sacred Self-Care with Self-Love and Healthy Relationships Coach Fila Antwine
In this episode of Support is Sexy, self-care and healthy relationship coach Fila Antwine reminds us that self-care is sexy! Fila shares all kinds of ways you can support yourself, including raising awareness of negative self-talk and creating healthy boundaries. You can be successful, you can be ambitious, and you can also take care of yourself. Find out how Fila’s expert’s advice in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Fila Antwine is Elayne’s very own cousin and award-winning self-love and healthy relationship coach. Fila has helped over 500 women have healthy relationships and practice radical self-love individually and in groups. She has been honored by members of Congress, featured in major media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, and HuffPost, and hired by national organizations, colleges, and universities to share her coaching principles with their members, students, and staff. Insight from this episode: Fila’s simple, but sacred, self-care trifecta that can change your life. How to not abandon your self-care practices and overcome your fears of “slowing down.” The benefits of small, intentional acts of self-care to have a large impact on your overall well-being, relationships, and legacy. Strategies to create healthy boundaries that reflect your core values and will improve your relationships. Quotes from the show: “It’s about sacred self-care. It’s about doing those things that impact you internally in a way that you get to reflect the joy, happiness, goodness externally.” –Fila Antwine Support is Sexy Ep. #760 “The way you speak to yourself internally is the seed that you’re planting every single day about what you get to be in the world and what you get to have in the world.” –Fila Antwine Support is Sexy Ep. #760 “The simplicity of self-care is what will allow us to make it a lifestyle and a practice.” –Fila Antwine Support is Sexy Ep. #760 “When you slow down, time slows down with you. When you pour into yourself, life opens up to give you more.” –Fila Antwine Support is Sexy Ep. #760 “As an individual, you are always creating your life. And it’s simply a matter of recognizing whether you have consciously or unconsciously created the state of your life right now… You can actively and consciously opt into self-care.” –Fila Antwine Support is Sexy Ep. #760 “When you start saying I’m taking back some of my time, I’m taking back some of my energy, and I’m not going to deplete myself for you anymore, sometimes you will lose relationships. You have to be willing to do that so that you can move on and feel better.” –Fila Antwine Support is Sexy Ep. #760 Resources Mentioned Sacred Self Care Planner Fila’s Affirmation Deck Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Fila Antwine Website: https://www.filaantwine.com/ Instagram: @sheisfila Twitter: @sheisfila Facebook: @sheisfila LinkedIn: Fila Antwine Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/26/2021 • 43 minutes, 4 seconds
759: Making Moves, Embracing Change and Following Your Dreams with Yoryoga Founder Kremena Yordanova
In this Where Is She Now episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne catches up with YorYoga founder and Reebok marketing executive Kremena Yordanova. Kremena has been getting the support she needs, expanding her brand, and practicing being unapologetic with her priorities. She even shares her own meditation practice with us and how she listens to her body to evaluate opportunities. Find out how Kremena has embraced change over the last two years and stop playing small in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Kremena Yordanova, born and raised in Bulgaria, is a self-taught entrepreneur who went from a junior purser on a cruise ship to the corporate world and blended in yoga along the way. Kremena sees yoga as a way of thriving amidst the demands of modern life. She founded YorYoga based in Amsterdam in 2012 and has since organized seven international Yoga, Food, and Wine Retreats and multiple workshops and has taught countless Strala Yoga classes. Insight from this episode: The benefits of working with a life coach and how one can help you clarify your priorities. Reasons why yoga can help busy women to not only take a break but also make connections with ourselves and others. Details on how Kremena incorporates the values of both yoga and entrepreneurship into her corporate job. How tea unexpectedly helped Kremena feel better, build community, and expand her brand. Quotes from the show: “Any project on my plate right now, I’m really excited to do because it’s always with friends.” –Kremena Yordanova Support is Sexy Ep. #759 “Anything that doesn’t align with the bigger mission of who I want to become, it simply needs to be ‘Thank you, no.’” –Kremena Yordanova Support is Sexy Ep. #759 “There is nothing wrong with maintaining [a busy lifestyle] as long as it’s not at the price of something else. We take big pride in being busy, busy for the sake of it, but if you give yourself permission to stop, evaluate, breathe, connect, is this still worth it?” –Kremena Yordanova Support is Sexy Ep. #759 “If people are being seen, they tend to do so much more.” –Kremena Yordanova Support is Sexy Ep. #759 “People really resonate with the energy when you are actually doing it because you want to do it… what you do is special because it’s special to you.” –Kremena Yordanova Support is Sexy Ep. #759 “I have nothing to prove in that field [of yoga]. I just want to get the best of my potential and the best of my work to be experienced by more people and get the joy out of it.” –Kremena Yordanova Support is Sexy Ep. #759 Resources Mentioned Support is Sexy Ep. 558: Embracing Both-And Instead of Either-Or with Yoga Instructor and Reebok Marketing Exec Kremena Yordanova YorYoga Tea Try code supportissexy for 10% off any YorYoga Retreat Try code yoryoga20 for a discount on YorYoga Tea (Europe only) Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Kremena Yordanova Website: https://yoryoga.eu Facebook: @yoryoga Instagram: @yoryoga Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/19/2021 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
758: How The Honey Pot Founder Bea Dixon Took Her Brand from Side Hustle to the Shelves of Target and Why She Wants to Get to a Place Where Having No Goals is the Goal
In this episode of Support is Sexy, The Honey Pot Company CEO Bea Dixon speaks about how in her success she has stayed authentic and committed to excellence, despite some bumps in the road along the way. If you are an entrepreneur just starting out or trying to get your product into retail, Bea gives invaluable and practical advice that you have to hear! Get a glimpse of Bea Dixon’s “unlimited thinking” in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Bea Dixon is Co-Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company, a plant-based feminine care product line that she launched in 2014. The Honey Pot Company’s products are sold at Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. Bea is in Entrepreneur’s 2019 top 100 groundbreaking women entrepreneurs. Insight from this episode: How to take the good and the bad that life has to offer you and learn from all of it. Strategies for handling criticism, backlash, and the negative opinions of others. Bea’s take on what it means to be a Black business owner and how to set the bar of excellence high. Insight into how to set your ultimate vision and achieve your goals along the way. Super practical tips for any entrepreneur trying to get a product off the ground. Quotes from the show: “When you can solve for your own problems, that’s a beautiful space to be in.” –Bea Dixon Support is Sexy Ep. #758 “Everything can’t always be good, and everything can’t always be bad… it’s just a matter of how you react to each energy.” –Bea Dixon Support is Sexy Ep. #758 “If you know yourself, anybody can say anything about you.” –Bea Dixon Support is Sexy Ep. #758 “Decide what matters, and decide what doesn’t. And that’s it.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #758 “I would like Honey Pot to be one of those brands that somebody can point to [when seeking investors] and say, look, this is what this company was able to do...” –Bea Dixon Support is Sexy Ep. #758 “It is hard to do all of this shit, no matter what color you are. Honestly.” –Bea Dixon Support is Sexy Ep. #758 “When it comes to branding and packaging and what you call things, keep it simple. Simple font, simple color--white, black, grey-- keep it super super ultra simple.” –Bea Dixon Support is Sexy Ep. #758 “Don’t do things that you don’t do well.” –Bea Dixon Support is Sexy Ep. #758 Resources Mentioned Squarespace Shopify Four Blend 99designs Seven Lemons UpWork GS1 barcodes INCI format Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Beatrice Dixon Website: https://thehoneypot.co/ Twitter: @QueenBea_101 Instagram: @iambeadixon LinkedIn: Beatrice Dixon Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/12/2021 • 46 minutes, 45 seconds
757: Get Over "I Got It" and Take Care of Number ONE in 2021
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1/8/2021 • 14 minutes, 42 seconds
756: How to Get More Engagement, Followers, and Sales Using Social Media with Andrea Jones of Savvy Social School
In this episode of Support is Sexy, expert social media strategist Andrea Jones gives her favorite social media tips on how businesses can best utilize various platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Tiktok. Find out the top three marketing questions any entrepreneur should ask herself and how you can build up your social media presence without feeling overwhelmed-- it’s possible!-- in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Andrea Jones is Creator and Lead Social Media Strategist at OnlineDrea.com, helping businesses create an impact beyond their brand through authentic social media marketing strategies that focus on building a community of real and engaged followers. Drea is Host of the Savvy Social Podcast and Founder of the Savvy Social School. Insight from this episode: How to find your social media voice and clarify your business’s message. Strategies for effectively communicating your message during COVID or any crisis. Reflections on the changing face of content creation and running your business online The biggest social media mistakes that business owners make-- and how to avoid them! Tips to reduce any anxiety you might have around social media and to enjoy the fun parts. Quotes from the show: “If you can really break down “why does it matter?”, that’s where your marketing messaging comes in. And when we’re focused on the “why does it matter?”, we’re really focused on the transformation that what your offer brings.” –Andrea Jones Support is Sexy Ep. #756 “Show up with a sense of care and a sense of authenticity.” –Andrea Jones Support is Sexy Ep. #756 “We undervalue the amount of updates that we need to do. Keep talking about what’s happening and what’s going on in your world.” –Andrea Jones Support is Sexy Ep. #756 “Business owners who are starting out, if they focus on one platform, they actually see more results faster because of that focus.” –Andrea Jones Support is Sexy Ep. #756 “[Consistency is] where the power of social media comes in-- a repetitive and consistent process to approaching social media and creating content and connecting with your audience.” –Andrea Jones Support is Sexy Ep. #756 “Don’t question your gut too much.. you know what you’re supposed to be doing and what you’re supposed to be saying… the best leaders lead from their hearts.” –Andrea Jones Support is Sexy Ep. #756 Resources Mentioned Social Media Unwind Podcast The Savvy Social School Social Media Success Framework- Free Course Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Andrea Jones Website: https://onlinedrea.com/ Twitter: @OnlineDrea Facebook: @OnlineDrea Instagram: @OnlineDrea LinkedIn: Andrea Jones Youtube: OnlineDrea Pinterest: OnlineDrea Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/29/2020 • 39 minutes, 58 seconds
755: From Uganda to the U.S., Serial Entrepreneur Olivia Ansell Tells How She Went From Hungry to Having a Multi-million Dollar Business
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Olivia Ansell speaks about her evolution into a serial entrepreneur and the mindset it took to get there. Along with practical tips about the importance of multiple sources of income and reducing risk, Olivia's story will inspire the survivor spirit of resilience within you! Listen to hear how Olivia came back from rock bottom and created her current life of success in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Olivia Ansell is a successful serial entrepreneur and Founder of AMA Support Services, a multi-million dollar healthcare-based company. Olivia grew up in Uganda, where she started selling popcorn at the age of 10, and lived in London and Cairo before coming to the United States when she was only 22. Olivia is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs achieve their goals as well as supporting other Africans adapt to a new country. Insight from this episode: Details on Olivia’s life growing up in Uganda and the hardships she faced after her father died. A look into the mind of a true serial entrepreneur and how she makes opportunities for herself. The benefits of hitting rock bottom and how to make your comeback. Tips to building a mindset of resilience and manifesting all your business and life goals. Quotes from the show: “The few jobs I’ve had, I’ve always used them to get me to where I was self-employed.” –Olivia Ansell Support is Sexy Ep. #755 “Life can change in the blink of an eye. So I’ve always-- even to this day-- looked to make sure I have different sources of income because I know any of it can end any day. You always need a plan from A all the way to Z.” –Olivia Ansell Support is Sexy Ep. #755 “If you’re an entrepreneur and you’re just starting out, you need to follow the money first, and then you can, after, start something that you’re passionate about.” –Olivia Ansell Support is Sexy Ep. #755 “We tend to create businesses that do fulfill us in some kind of way, whether it’s a personal mission, or a mission of something we want to accomplish in the world, or it’s through the people we serve… and also the people you employ. It can look a lot of different ways to fulfill whatever your own mission is and how you want to create your business.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #755 “I am where I am because of all the different rock bottom moments I’ve gone through.” –Olivia Ansell Support is Sexy Ep. #755 “All I need is me to make whatever I want happen.” –Olivia Ansell Support is Sexy Ep. #755 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Olivia Ansell Website: oliviaansell.com Instagram: @Oliviansell Facebook: @Oliviaansell Youtube: Olivia Ansell Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/22/2020 • 27 minutes, 15 seconds
754: How to Maintain the Joy in Your Business when Success Comes Faster Than You Think with Shani Godwin of Communique USA
The conversation gets real on this episode of Support is Sexy as Shani Godwin, CEO of Communiqué USA, shares her successes and struggles from selling pompoms as a seven year old to how she felt when her business passed the million dollar mark. You can prioritize your joy and well-being as a part of your business and open yourself up to pivot into new possibilities for growth even during the current moment. Found out how in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Shani Godwin is President and CEO of Communiqué USA, Inc., a marketing solutions company she launched in 2002 that works with Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses. Shani wrote her book The Love Project: 365 Ways to Love Yourself and Get the Love You Deserve and is Founder of Audible Voices. Shani’s a long-time listener of Support is Sexy and hosts her own podcast, Joy Economics. Insight from this episode: The basics of Joy Economics and how you can apply it for happier employees, clients, and bottom line! What to do when the world doesn’t meet you with enthusiasm and support you thought it would. Tips on realigning your business to your values and motivations for greater well-being and pivoting during times of crisis. The key to longevity, especially when working with clients, including how to determine if a client relationship is a good fit and how to walk away when it isn’t. Quotes from the show: “When we make the change, sometimes it shifts the ground around us.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #754 “People are always projecting onto us because they are filtering your dream and your vision through their own experience and their own lens.” –Shani Godwin Support is Sexy Ep. #754 “The vision was good. I just needed to act in faith, trust, and walk toward it. I didn’t need to convince people. I didn’t need to get them to accept it. I didn’t need them to understand it. Now I’m much more of a I-can-show-you-better-than-I-can-tell-you person.” –Shani Godwin Support is Sexy Ep. #754 “It’s okay to fire a client, if they’re not the right fit. And it doesn’t have to be hard, and it doesn’t have to be unhappy, doesn’t have to be ugly. But it is okay to acknowledge when a fit is there or when it isn’t there. I tell people to recognize that not all money is good money, and all relationships aren’t good relationships.” –Shani Godwin Support is Sexy Ep. #754 “Happiness for me was the better way to measure my success.” –Shani Godwin Support is Sexy Ep. #754 “So many of us are showing up tone deaf because we’re still trying to sell the same thing the same way but just do it on Zoom… If you’re not pivoting, your business is actually already dying.” –Shani Godwin Support is Sexy Ep. #754 Resources Mentioned Free 30 Minute Coaching Session with Communiqué Shani’s Joy Economics Podcast Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Shani Godwin Website: www.audiblevoices.com Instagram: @audiblevoices Linkedin: Shani Godwin Facebook: @audiblevoices Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/15/2020 • 51 minutes, 38 seconds
753: How to Aim High, Be Brave and Design a Life and Career that Feels Good with Sydney Sadick
In this episode of Support is Sexy, super stylish TV Style and Entertainment Correspondent Sydney Sadick joins Elayne to talk about how to style your own life, aim high, and be confident in any situation! Sydney reveals her experience of trusting her gut and making huge career moves in the fashion industry, including how an encounter with Rihanna helped to kick start her journalism career, in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Sydney Sadick is a TV correspondent, writer, style savant and fashion expert from New York City. She has interviewed world-class designers, stylists, celebrities, and politicians. Sydney has covered top events including the Met Ball, New York Fashion Week, and the CFDA awards. Her newly released book Aim High: How to Style Your Life and Achieve Your Goals is out now! Insight from this episode: Details on how the way you dress can impact your mood and the way you think, and even help you become the woman you want to be. Tips on how to gain the confidence to have no shame in asking for opportunities and support. Benefits of staying curious and open and not staying comfortable in your career. Strategies to motivate yourself, feel better, and reset your personal style. Quotes from the show: “Know what’s going on because if you are informed and you stay educated, it can really present yourself an opportunity.” –Sydney Sadick Support is Sexy Ep. #753 “I’ve never been offered anything really in my career. It’s always been me in pursuit of what I want.” –Sydney Sadick Support is Sexy Ep. #753 “Dress for what you want.” –Sydney Sadick Support is Sexy Ep. #753 “Knowing what you don’t like is just as critical as what you do like.” –Sydney Sadick Support is Sexy Ep. #753 “There’s always this preconceived notion that women are supposed to follow what other people are doing. And that’s not, to me, how it works. You’re strong because you’re doing your own thing.” –Sydney Sadick Support is Sexy Ep. #753 “In the moment, your gut might be all you have-- your gut and your experience.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #753 “Life is not a straight line. It’s a bumpy one… Your style is going to change based on what you are looking to achieve at that moment in time.” –Sydney Sadick Support is Sexy Ep. #753 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Sydney Sadick Website: sydneysadick.com Twitter: @SydneySadick Facebook: Sydney Sadick Instagram: @SydneySadick LinkedIn: Sydney Sadick Youtube: Sydney Sadick Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/2020 • 31 minutes, 12 seconds
752: How to Build a Luxury Lifestyle Brand that Cares about Sustainability and Protecting the Planet with Ettitude Co-Founders Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Ettitude Co-Founders Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey give loads of practical business advice and share the story of how they became business partners from across the globe and scaled their amazing brand. They share what is necessary for a successful business partnership and how that can apply to all areas of your life. Learn how Phoebe, Kat, and Ettitude are handling and making the most of the COVID-19 pandemic in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guests: Phoebe Yu is Co-Founder and CEO of Ettitude, who was joined by Kat Dey who is also Co-Founder and President of the lifestyle brand offering luxury modern bedding, sleepwear, and bath essentials, made from the world’s first clean bamboo. Amazing business women in their own rights, Phoebe and Kat joined forces in 2018 to grow this global venture. Insight from this episode: Tips on finding innovative spaces and opportunities to shake up an industry. Behind-the-scenes look at sustainable industries and the parts you never even knew to think about. Benefits of a direct-to-consumer business model and how to leverage it for the best product and customer experience possible. How to overcome challenges unique to female entrepreneurs. Quotes from the show: “I’m sure if we can develop a fabric, like our fabric CleanBamboo, that’s silky smooth, more feasible, and also very sustainable fabric at the price of conventional products, then why [wouldn’t] people want it?” –Phoebe Yu Support is Sexy Ep. #752 “We’re really very deeply integrated in the whole supply chain… to make sure we have a very clean supply chain… I think our customer also appreciates this kind of transparency.” –Phoebe Yu Support is Sexy Ep. #752 “Life changes and circumstances change, so it’s important to share how that’s impacting each other [in a business partnership].” –Kat Dey Support is Sexy Ep. #752 “Giving back is also a way to make the society more sustainable. So what we care about is the balance of the people, the society, and the environment.” –Phoebe Yu Support is Sexy Ep. #752 “Having a strong commitment and vision to your purpose is a guiding light through any kind of difficulty… everything is temporary, whatever challenges you might be going through, you’ll come out of it on the other side stronger and more prepared for future challenges.” –Kat Dey Support is Sexy Ep. #752 “Learn how to lead, not to manage… find partners or hire people who are smarter than you, then you don’t need to manage them.” –Phoebe Yu Support is Sexy Ep. #752 Resources Mentioned Assembled Brands TA Ventures Shopify Clear.Bank SBA Loans Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Attitude Website: www.ettitude.com (Use discount code “supportissexy” for 20% discount) Twitter: @ettitude Facebook: @ettitude Instagram: @ettitudestore LinkedIn: ettitude Pinterest: ettitude Phoebe Yu LinkedIn: Phoebe Yu Twitter: @PhoebeeYu Kat Dey LinkedIn: Kat (Vorotova) Dey Twitter: @KaterinaDey Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/1/2020 • 53 minutes
751: How Asutra CEO Stephanie Morimoto Started a Successful Business by Buying a Brand She Loved (and Partnering with Venus Williams)
In this episode of Support is Sexy, hear about Stephanie Morimoto’s journey to becoming the CEO of Asutra and entering into a business partnership with tennis superstar Venus William. Whether you’re starting, growing, selling, or buying a business, there are amazing lessons for any entrepreneur, like how to raise your own self-awareness and build your brand’s story, in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Stephanie Morimoto is Owner and CEO of Asutra, a brand of clean, accessibly priced wellness products for active self care. Before Asutra, Stephanie worked for two national education organizations, generating $500 million in revenue and growing them 3-4 times their size. She’s passionate about working with smaller businesses and women entrepreneurs. Asutra has been featured on Good Morning America, People Magazine, and Oprah Magazine. Insight from this episode: How Stephanie went from loving a brand to owning that brand, and knowing if this the route for you. Tips for networking in order to achieve your business goals. What you must look for when you’re in the market to buy a business. An inside look at what it’s like working in business with elite athlete Venus Williams. Quotes from the show: “Frankly, a lot of the structures and systems that exist keep black and brown people out of the economy. A lot of folks don’t have access to banking or other financial services they need to build the enterprise they want or even just build the life they want… we existed to be an alternative to folks.” –Stephanie Morimoto Support is Sexy Ep. #751 “I just knew myself… I knew that I was the type of person who loved taking something that had proof of concept and growing it to scale, but I’m not a start-up person.” –Stephanie Morimoto Support is Sexy Ep. #751 “Know your strengths and make them even stronger.” –Stephanie Morimoto Support is Sexy Ep. #751 “Especially today, people really want to connect with something they feel has purpose, that they feel proud to support” –Stephanie Morimoto Support is Sexy Ep. #751 “We as women are constantly taking care of other people-- often at our own detriment, we put ourselves last. But actually if we’re going to be our best, we have to put ourselves first.” –Stephanie Morimoto Support is Sexy Ep. #751 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Stephanie Morimoto Twitter: @Togetherinfood Instagram: @Stephanie_Morimoto LinkedIn: Stephanie Morimoto Asutra Website: Asutra | Empowering Active Self Care Twitter: @Asutra_Life Facebook: @Asutra.Life Instagram: @Asutra.Life LinkedIn: Asutra Pinterest: Asutra Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/24/2020 • 39 minutes, 19 seconds
750: How hint Founder & CEO Kara Goldin Built a $150 million Beverage Company, Remained Undaunted and Overcame Doubts + Doubters
Today’s guest on Support is Sexy, Kara Goldin, is Founder and CEO of $150 million beverage company hint. Kara joins Elayne to explain how she built her business and the hint brand, including hint’s recent product expansion. Kara shares practical tips on getting your products into stores, knowing when to say no, and finding a perfect business partner. Hear all this along with stories from Kara’s newly released book Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts + Doubters in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Kara Goldin is Founder and CEO of hint, a $150 million beverage company she launched in 2005. After finding herself addicted to diet soda, she kicked the habit and lost 40 pounds! Knowing she needed some more flavor to sustain her new habit, she handcrafted what would become the hint product, a delicious sugarless fruit infused water. She is a keynote speaker and author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts + Doubters. Kara also hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show. Insight from this episode: Reasons why “no means maybe, and maybe means yes” and how to leverage that in your business and personal life. Tips on “considering the source” of advice and criticism to persevere through the challenges of entrepreneurship. The benefits of moving slowly with your business for long-term success and Kara’s thought process behind initially not bringing her product to a huge box store. Strategies for getting your product into stores in today’s market and using your time with buyers and investors wisely. Quotes from the show: “If [buyers] are like, No, we can’t put your product on our shelf, I was always used to asking, Why? and really believing that if they didn’t actually come up with an answer that made sense to me what I realized is that they often are on autopilot, saying it versus actually knowing why they’re saying no.” –Kara Goldin Support is Sexy Ep. #750 “There were so many points along the way where there were these people who said, You can’t do that, you can’t do this… what I kept saying is, What can we do?” –Kara Goldin Support is Sexy Ep. #750 “You need to start somewhere, and you need to get that consumer feedback… the consumer is very open to you upgrading things along the way as you learn.” –Kara Goldin Support is Sexy Ep. #750 “People will not invest in something that they don’t know… and should you not actually go into the room and have that meeting [with someone who doesn’t know your product]? It depends on how much time you have. Time is my most valuable thing.” –Kara Goldin Support is Sexy Ep. #750 “You can’t rely on stores or distributors to actually watch your product.” –Kara Goldin Support is Sexy Ep. #750 Resources Mentioned Link to order Kara’s Undaunted: drinkhint.com/ElayneFluker Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Kara Goldin Website: KaraGoldin.com Twitter: @KaraGoldin Facebook: @KaraGoldin Instagram: @KaraGoldin LinkedIn: Kara Goldin Youtube: Kara Goldin Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/2020 • 45 minutes, 19 seconds
749: Emerging Women Founder Chantal Pierrat on How to Know When to Evolve, When to Let Go and Know When to Lean In
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Chantal Pierrat and Elayne explore the intersection where your passion can be upheld by your financial success. Chantal, CEO of Emerging Women, shares what she has learned in building her global platform including how conscious leadership is a sustainable business model, new ways for entrepreneurs to approach changes, and the benefits of creating some disruption in your life. Hear about what happens when you get the support you need on this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember That Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Chantal Pierrat is Founder and CEO of Emerging Women, a global network of over 70,000 brilliant women. With a focus on authenticity, consciousness, and real connection, Chantal and Emerging Women are supporting women by providing the tools, knowledge, and network to lead in a way that integrates core feminine values like collaboration, intuition, empathy, and heart. Insight from this episode: How to “press pause” on ventures that seem successful to make space for self-reflection. Tips for grounding yourself, living in connection, and building deep roots for your business. How frustration and discontent can be a healthy driver for entrepreneurs and how to know when it’s just not working. Insights into what conscious leadership looks like and what we can do to create more leadership equity. Quotes from the show: “Yes, I can create, and I can sustain, and I can expand, and I can scale. That’s when I would say I fell in love with [entrepreneurship].” –Chantal Pierrat Support is Sexy Ep. #749 “There’s a little bit of a hamster wheel… I lost myself a little bit in the service of my purpose. By not really paying attention to myself, I kind of lost myself.” –Chantal Pierrat Support is Sexy Ep. #749 “A certain amount of frustration or discontent is really important for an entrepreneur because it’s a signal that the present day just can’t catch up with your vision.” –Chantal Pierrat Support is Sexy Ep. #749 “It required so much more courage to say no than it did to say yes to something. It took way more trust to yearn for roots than to chase after the shiny objects.” –Chantal Pierrat Support is Sexy Ep. #749 “Any time I tried to do something by myself or take on too much, it made things ten times worse. Any time I invited people who wanted to help… that’s when it became doable and juicy.” –Chantal Pierrat Support is Sexy Ep. #749 “When we live in connection like that, who we are becomes reflected in those around us.” –Chantal Pierrat Support is Sexy Ep. #749 “The overanalyzing has never brought as much success as my intuition.” –Chantal Pierrat Support is Sexy Ep. #749 Resources Mentioned Support is Sexy Episode 650 with Kelly Notaras Rha Goddess and Move the Crowd Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Chantal Pierrat Website: emergingwomen.com Twitter: @emergingW Facebook: @EmergingWomen LinkedIn: Emerging Women Youtube: Emerging Women Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/2020 • 34 minutes, 44 seconds
748: How Collab Co-Founder Jewel Burks Solomon Helps Black Tech Founders Gain Access to Capital, Connections and Resources
In this episode of Support is Sexy, learn about what it’s like to sell your company to a huge company, like Amazon, from Founder of Partpic Jewel Burks Solomon. Now Head of Google for Startups in the US and Manager Partner at Collab Capital, Jewel shares her story from counting dollar bills from her family’s business to developing her own product and business to now providing capital and support to other entrepreneurs in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Jewel Burks Solomon is Head of Google for Startups in the US, where she works with underrepresented startup founders, and Manager Partner at Collab Capital, an alternative investment fund focused on closing the funding gap for Black entrepreneurs and innovators. Jewel was Founder of Partpic, a startup that was acquired by Amazon in 2016, the same year she was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30. Insight from this episode: Insights into the emotional journey of selling your company and questions you must ask yourself before you do it. Insider look into the first steps in launching a tech company. How to tell if you are the answer to the problem you’re trying to solve. How to find the people with the right skill sets to help you in your business. Quotes from the show: On how she knew to take action: “It would not go away. I kept thinking about it, kept thinking about it. I had so much energy around it. I was really excited about it.” – Jewel Burks Solomon Support is Sexy Ep. #748 “There is a risk of [people “stealing your ideas”], but it’s a very low risk as compared to the risk involved if you just keep it to yourself, and no one ever helps you, and you never get it off the ground.” – Jewel Burks Solomon Support is Sexy Ep. #748 “Ideas are a dime a dozen, everybody has ideas… but the execution is what matters.” – Jewel Burks Solomon Support is Sexy Ep. #748 “When things don’t feel right, they’re not right, and you should always go with your gut.” – Jewel Burks Solomon Support is Sexy Ep. #748 “We can’t wait on other people to wake up to the fact that there’s all this opportunity in our communities. It’s really on us to make the investments that we think are the right investments to make.” – Jewel Burks Solomon Support is Sexy Ep. #748 “The best way to grow your company is through customers.” – Jewel Burks Solomon Support is Sexy Ep. #748 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Jewel Burks Solomon Website: JewelBruks.com Twitter: @JewelMelanie Instagram: @JewelMelanie Collab Capital Website: collab.capital Twitter: @Collab_capital Instagram: @Collab.capital Google First Startups Website: startup.google.com Twitter: @GoogleStartups Facebook: @GoogleForStartups Instagram: @GoogleForStartups Youtube: Google For Startups Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/2020 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
747: How to Build a Mission-Driven Business and Be Propelled By Your Purpose with Sseko CEO Liz Bohannon
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Liz Bohannon founder of Sseko goes deep into how to set up a mission-driven business with global impact. Liz encourages us to choose proximity, empathy, and listening to do better in our businesses and our communities as she shares the impact that Sseko has had on women worldwide in providing opportunities, empowerment, and access. Listen for great reminders of why it’s important to be laser focused on your purpose in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Liz Bohannon is Founder and CEO of Sseko, a socially conscious fashion brand that exists to create community and opportunity for academically gifted female scholars across the world. Seeko has been recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek as a top social enterprise. Liz is author of Beginner’s Pluck: Build your life of purpose, passion and impact now and host of podcast Plucking Up. Insight from this episode: Strategies for connecting your mission and purpose to your business. Details on what Liz’s company has done to promote equity and become more anti-racist. Benefits of “breaking open your world” and advice on how to take the leap. An insider look at the ins and outs of how Liz’s community-based, ambassador-model business works and what she is doing to democratize social entrepreneurship. Quotes from the show: “I didn’t find that passion [for my business] thinking about it. I actually built that passion in the processing of doing that thing.” –Liz Bohannon Support is Sexy Ep. #747 “Running out of money and going broke was an incredible thing to happen because it forced me to get the product out into people's hands before I was ready because I was desperate.” –Liz Bohannon Support is Sexy Ep. #747 “When you become a part of something that’s bigger than yourself, and when you get a vision for something that you actually think is going to make the world a little bit better and brighter, you’re willing to be pretty shameless about it.” –Liz Bohannon Support is Sexy Ep. #747 “We’ve got women in Uganda who are able to leave abusive relationships because they are not financially dependent. And then guess what, we have women in the United States who get to leave abusive, unhealthy relationships because the first time in their life, they have a community of people who are saying, you don’t deserve that-- here’s a pathway toward building a life that could look a lot different.” –Liz Bohannon Support is Sexy Ep. #747 “Purpose is something that needs to be baked into your business.” –Liz Bohannon Support is Sexy Ep. #747 Resources Mentioned Interview with Tina Lifford on Support is Sexy Ram Daas Liz Bohannon’s Podcast Plucking Up Liz Bohannon’s Book Beginner’s Pluck Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Liz Bohannon Website: SsekoDesigns.com Podcast: Plucking Up Twitter: @SsekoDesigns Facebook: @SsekoDesigns Instagram: @SsekoDesigns Pinterest: Sseko Designs Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/27/2020 • 52 minutes, 50 seconds
746: How to Be Epic at Sales (and Not Feel Slimy) with Master Coach Laura Wright
In this episode of Support is Sexy hear about Founder of EPIC at Sales Laura Wright’s journey to building her “unshakeable” business and learn how you can too! "Sales ninja" Laura gives her Five Steps of Sales along with other advice for how women can step into their sales mastery. Laura explains why sales aren’t sleazy and how both income and impact can be non-negotiable in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Laura Wright is Master Coach and Founder of EPIC at Sales, where her mission is to support entrepreneurs to master the art of selling in a way that is custom to you, so you can build the business that fuels your life. She rebuilt her life from more than $500,000 of debt and has closed over $43 million over the last 20 years in business. She is the go-to sales coach for high 6 and 7 figure women business owners. Insight from this episode: Reflections on trusting your gut and bouncing back from huge setbacks-- and how to use those setbacks to propel you forward. Behind-the-scenes look into what it’s like working with a business coach and how to build an “unshakeable” business. Insider tips from Laura’s “Five Steps of Sales” and how it creates authentic connection. Strategies on attracting your ideal client and how to reach out to them. How to set the right price points. Quotes from the show: “Things were not going well, and I wasn’t acknowledging it. So I pushed forward on a hope… When I went for the money, versus what was right, that was one of my big things that took me off course.” –Laura Wright Support is Sexy Ep. #746 “You can’t be frozen in fear and in motion and in action at the same time… Action and motion can cure a lot.” –Laura Wright Support is Sexy Ep. #746 “Sales is actually a loving experience.” –Laura Wright Support is Sexy Ep. #746 “When you can tap into someone’s core internal urgency, they’re actually going to get what they need and you’re going to get what you need… Sales and service are not separate.” –Laura Wright Support is Sexy Ep. #746 “You’re helping someone transform. So if your value matches getting them out of their pain, getting them into their vision, and you are the bridge getting them there-- the price point is irrelevant.” –Laura Wright Support is Sexy Ep. #746 “My call to action to everyone listening to this is ‘Charge more.’” –Laura Wright Support is Sexy Ep. #746 Resources Mentioned No Woman Down Book Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Laura Wright Website: EpicAtSales.com Facebook: @Epicatsales Instagram: @Epicatsales Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/20/2020 • 47 minutes, 56 seconds
745: How to Sell Your Products on Amazon with Amazon Seller Coach Kirsty Verity, Who Has Sold More Than $17 Million in Products
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Kirsty Verity -- CEO of REAL Coaching who has sold $17 million of product on Amazon and coached 1000+ Amazon sellers on how to set up their businesses -- gives tons of in-depth details and how-to’s. Listen to see if you have what it takes to be an Amazon seller-- it might not be as high of a hurdle as you’d think! Kirsty has been able to fuel the lifestyle she wanted. Figure out if you can, too, on Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Kirsty Verity is Co-Founder and CEO of REAL Coaching, providing real coaching for real people who want real businesses for real freedom. Kirsty has sold $17 million of product on Amazon since 2013 and coached 1000+ Amazon sellers. She is a Strategic Branding Expert with 20 years of branding expertise, and she has hosted and spoken at many eCommerce events, including SellerCon 2019. Insight from this episode: Kirsty’s first moves and the journey to building her Amazon business model, with helpful step-by-step guides and tools to use along the way. Specific “tricks of the trade” of Amazon selling that were crucial to Kirsty’s success. An inside look into Kirsty’s coaching business REAL Coaching. Quotes from the show: “Let go of the how. You don’t know exactly how you’re going to do it, otherwise you probably would’ve done it already. You have to take some time to experiment and find what feels good.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #745 “Don’t try to invent something or re-invent something yourself. Follow a model that someone’s already had success with.” –Kirsty Verity Support is Sexy Ep. #745 “There’s going to be times when it doesn’t go well… but as long as you know why you’re doing it, and it’s a strong enough burning desire why, then you’re going to make it work.” –Kirsty Verity Support is Sexy Ep. #745 “As entrepreneurs, we’ve got ADD... But we have to get good at, “Okay is that right for me right now? Have I maxed out the current strategy that I’m doing right now?” And If you haven’t, just continue doing what you’re doing.” –Kirsty Verity Support is Sexy Ep. #745 “You set up as you’re the authority. Even if you’ve not been in business and you’ve never ordered a product before, just write an email as if you have.” –Kirsty Verity Support is Sexy Ep. #745 On time management: “It’s a bit like when you want to go on a diet-- what am I eating right now that is really not helping me on my journey? And so, what am I wasting my time on that’s really not helping me on that journey to do something different with my life?” –Kirsty Verity Support is Sexy Ep. #745 “Don’t build a brand around the product; you’re finding products to fit the brand.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #745 Resources Mentioned Jungle Scout Alibaba.com T-mall Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Kirsty Verity Email: kirsty@goteamreal.com Website: www.goteamreal.com Podcast: Sprint to Profit LinkedIn: Kirsty Verity Instagram: @real_amazon_coaching Youtube: REAL Coaching Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/13/2020 • 49 minutes, 9 seconds
744: How to Raise Your First Million and Build Your Cru with Cru Founder Tiffany Dufu
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Tiffany Dufu gives incredible advice from her experience in starting and building her company, The Cru. Tiffany, an inspiration for any woman looking to make a difference in the world, discusses aspects of her business from inception to present, the importance of intentionality, accountability, and commitment, and what prompted her to raise a million dollars for The Cru. Tune in for real advice on raising capital from someone who’s been there in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Tiffany Dufu is founder and CEO of The Cru, a peer coaching platform for women looking to accelerate their professional and personal growth. Author of Drop the Ball, a memoir and manifesto that shows women how to cultivate the skill of letting go, Tiffany serves on the board of Girls Who Code and Simmons College and has been featured in The New York Times, ESSENCE, O, The Oprah Magazine, and on NPR. Tiffany’s life work is advancing women and girls. Insight from this episode: Strategies on leveraging technology to connect in new ways and increase productivity during COVID pandemic. Behind-the-scene details on how The Cru works and what it took to get it off the ground. Strategies on testing your entrepreneurial “hypotheses” and root those ideas in your customers’ pain points. Insights into Tiffany’s decision to raise venture capital and strategies on how to be successful in that process Quotes from the show: “I’ve been very much catapulted by a group of women that I call my Cru, who I can share my ambitions with, who help me create a plan, who hold me accountable to that plan-- sometimes in ways that I donʻt like because they really hold my feet to the fire. And I feel like every woman needs a Cru.” –Tiffany Dufu Support is Sexy Ep. #744 “If we have a problem, the first question we’re likely to ask ourselves is “How am I going to solve this problem?” When the more important question to be asking yourself is “Who’s going to help me solve this problem?” –Tiffany Dufu Support is Sexy Ep. #744 “I had no business plan. I just needed to know, can I put someone out in the world that consumers will respond to? I’m not going to spend time on a business plan unless I have some semblance that people want this first.” –Tiffany Dufu Support is Sexy Ep. #744 “People will say “yes.” 98% of it is not that people don’t want to support us, or we don’t have the bandwidth, help, or resources that we need-- we haven’t asked.” –Tiffany Dufu Support is Sexy Ep. #744 "Sometimes when you don’t know what you’re up against, it’s probably better.” –Tiffany Dufu Support is Sexy Ep. #744 “When you have someone who is ushering you through the process, you can save a lot of time.” –Tiffany Dufu Support is Sexy Ep. #744 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Tiffany Dufu Website: TiffanyDufu.com Twitter: @tdufu Facebook: @TiffanyDufu Instagram: @tdufu LinkedIn: Tiffany Dufu Youtube: Tiffany Dufu Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/6/2020 • 47 minutes, 50 seconds
743: Fitlosophy Founder Angela Mader Talks about Life after the Sale of Your Business
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne reconnects with Angela Mader, creator of Fitbook® and Fitlosophy and founder of Type A: Branding and Consulting, to talk about not only what it takes to build a company and brand from the ground up but also the process of selling that company. Our host and Angela discuss both the interesting nitty gritty details of exiting your business as well as the larger impact it can have on your life and identity. Angela has invaluable advice for entrepreneurs at all the journey’s stages on this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Angela Mader is a brand builder helping other entrepreneurs achieve ambitious goals with her branding and consulting company, Type A. She is also founder of Fitlosophy and creator of the company’s flagship product Fitbook®. In 2018, that company was strategically acquired by a larger consumer products company. Angela is also working on a book proposal. Insight from this episode: How to balance your commitment to your vision with the flexibility needed to make good business decisions. Strategies on “playing smart” in business relationships with vendors and retailers. Questions to ask yourself if you are considering selling your business. Strategies on dealing with loss and changing your identity when you sell your business. Advice on why outside funding might not be right for your company. Quotes from the show: “The more I shared more of my struggle behind why I created [Fitbook], the more I really found that the product was reaching the people I intended to.” –Angela Mader Support is Sexy Ep. #743 “You won’t be successful if you tell your competitors how to compete with you.” –Angela Mader Support is Sexy Ep. #743 “If you have a small mindset, you’re limiting the success of the business” –Angela Mader Support is Sexy Ep. #743 “You have to take your business seriously before anyone else does too.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #743 “There is a fine line between something being your passion and being your identity. Because having your identity based in anything that can go away overnight [...] can be dangerous territory.” –Angela Mader Support is Sexy Ep. #743 “Girl, if you did it once, you can do it again.” –Angela Mader Support is Sexy Ep. #743 Resources Mentioned Support is Sexy Episode 463: Fitlosophy Founder Angela Mader on Starting Small, Looking Big, Launching Your Products and Building Your Brand Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Angela Mader Website: AngelaMader.com Linkedin: Angela Mader Instagram: @TheAngelaMader Twitter: @TheAngelaMader Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/29/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 25 seconds
BONUS EPISODE: Join Support is Sexy Podcast Host Elayne Fluker at INBOUND 2020!
Join Van Jones, John Legend, Alicia Garza, Jessie Williams and, yep, author and Support is Sexy podcast host Elayne Fluker at INBOUND 2020! The annual marketing event is hosted by HubSpot and is traditionally a three day, in-person conference that gathers business professionals from almost every industry and includes inspiring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, interactive activities, Last year's conference attracted about 25,000 in-person attendees! But this year, INBOUND is going virtual and hosting a two-day event Sept. 22 and 23rd that you can attend from anywhere in the world! Elayne Fluker is one of your INBOUND 2020 Breakout speakers and is sharing how to Get Over "I Got It" syndrome for unapologetically ambitious women -- which is also the topic of her upcoming book, GET OVER "I Got It" (HarperCollins Leadership, 2021), which you'll hear in this episode. You'll also get access to Elayne's mindset meditation called: "Reflections: Leveling Up Your Mindset and Opening Space for Support," plus she answers questions from INBOUND attendees about branding, marketing and making connections. Go to INBOUND.com now to get a FREE DIGITAL PASS NOW while supplies last! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/22/2020 • 7 minutes, 56 seconds
742: How Tech Women Network Founder Jumoke Dada is Leveling-Up Career and Community Resources for Women with Technical Skills
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne is joined by Jumoke Dada, Founder of Tech Women Network and the HUE Tech Summit for women of color in the technology industry. Dada shares the inspiration behind the systems of support she has created for women in tech fields along with strategies to finding your path to fulfillment by leveraging your knowledge and desires. Hear how Dada is opening up doors and bringing women along with her in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Jumoke Dada has spent 15+ years working in corporate information technology and is Founder of Signature RED, a technology and strategy consulting service, and of Tech Women Network, an online hub to connect women in tech to resources and each other. She hosts HUE, an annual tech summit for women of color. A contributing blogger to Forbes.com, Dada has been widely recognized for her work from outlets including Business Insider, The Network Journal, Rad Girls, and Black Enterprise Magazine. Insight from this episode: Strategies to shine and thrive in technology spaces whether it has been a long-time passion or not. How to pivot, adjust, and tweak in both your big and small goals. Benefits of beta-testing and getting feedback from your audience. Reflections on the challenges that women of color face in technology. Quotes from the show: “There's sometimes this feeling that in order to work in the technology space or be into technology in any way, or become a coder, or whatever it is, people think you have to be that child that was taking apart computers in your parents’ garage like Bill Gates or whoever when you were three years old… you don’t have to start there.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #742 “If you’re sitting and waiting to figure out if it works, you have to take action.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #742 “What you initially had in mind to build or create, at the time, it could have been a really great idea and needed for that time. However, if you’re still working on it a year later, so much might have changed. It’s important to be adaptable.” –Jumoke Dada Support is Sexy Ep. #742 “We can’t be encouraging girls to come on in if we’re exiting left and right… I can’t encourage women to come forth and stay and speak and do all these things, if I’m not doing it myself. I have to live by example.” –Jumoke Dada Support is Sexy Ep. #742 “Do what you do, do it well, and help other women along the way.” –Jumoke Dada Support is Sexy Ep. #742 Resources Mentioned HUE Tech Summit Tech Women Network Tech Women Speakers - The List Tech Women Network Virtual Career Fair Elayne Fluker Speaking at LinkedIn TransformHer Conference Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Jumoke Dada Website: Dadaverse.org Twitter: @JumokeDada Facebook: @JumokeDada Instagram: @JumokeDada LinkedIn: Jumoke K. Dada Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/2020 • 33 minutes, 35 seconds
741: Speaking Your Brand Founder Carol Cox Tells How to Become a Thought Leader, Share Your Stories and Disrupt the Status Quo
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Carol Cox of Speaking Your Brand teaches about having clarity, conviction, and confidence in our voices and stories. You have what it takes to be a thought leader! Learn how to develop your thought leadership platform, evolve your brand during turbulent times, and tap into your storytelling power on this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Carol Cox is Founder and Podcaster of Speaking Your Brand, where she coaches women entrepreneurs to help them gain more visibility, leadership, and influence through public speaking. Her mission is to get more women into positions of influence in order to challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Carol has 15+ years experience as a democratic political analyst. Insight from this episode: Strategies for those who are just starting their entrepreneurial journey Secrets to creating an efficient framework for your business Differences between thought leaders and content creators, and how you can bring a new perspective to the table Insights into the “IDEAL” ingredients to storytelling and universalizing your story Finding your “VOICE” in thought leadership Quotes from the show: “If you are values-based and you’re purpose-driven, and you have something that’s really meaningful to you, how are you conveying that to your audience in everything that you do? It’s not just about your words, it’s about your actions that back it up.” –Carol Cox Support is Sexy Ep. #741 On storytelling: “We realize we’re not alone in our experiences… For millennia, women haven’t been validated. We haven’t been validated for our experiences, our emotions, our dreams, our goals, our desires… stories create community for us as women.” –Carol Cox Support is Sexy Ep. #741 “Sometimes, too, we might dismiss the things that might come easy to us or we enjoy because we might think, doesn’t that come easy to everyone?” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #741 “The story you think you shouldn’t share is probably the one you should.” –Carol Cox Support is Sexy Ep. #741 “Your silence and your perfectionism maintain the status quo… and we know that the status was built by white men for white men and the rest of us don’t benefit from it.” –Carol Cox Support is Sexy Ep. #741 Resources Mentioned: How to Repurpose Your In-Person Presentation into an Engaging Webinar Tammy Lally's TEDx talk Speaking Your Brand Podcast Episode 186 with Elayne Fluker: From Hashtag to Podcast to Book: Developing Your Thought Leadership Platform Speaking Your Brand Podcast Episode 185 with Carol’s very personal story Speaking Your Brand podcast episodes on storytelling Speaking Your Brand podcast episodes on frameworks Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Carol Cox Website: SpeakingYourBrand.com Twitter: @CarolMorganCox Instagram: @CarolMorganCox LinkedIn: Carol Cox Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/15/2020 • 55 minutes, 16 seconds
740: Becoming Nadia Lopez: How One of the Nation's Top Educators Learned Hard Lessons about the Importance of Self-Care and Built Her Roadmap to Freedom
In this episode of Support is Sexy, hear the ups and downs of Nadia Lopez’s journey. An inspiring educator of Brooklyn who “opened a school to close a prison,” Nadia speaks about her experiences with both the limelight and the day-to-day reality of running her school. She emphasizes the absolute necessity of self-care in the face of intense pressure and stress in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Nadia Lopez, a passionate educational leader of over 10 years, is Founder of Mott Hall Bridges Academy, a STEM focused public middle school in Brownsville, Brooklyn. After being honored in Humans of New York, Nadia was recognized by President Obama and has given a TED Talk. She’s been on The Ellen Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and she’s now the Chief Visionary Officer of The Lopez Effect. Check out her book The Bridge to Brilliance and her weekly Instagram show On The Low. Insight from this episode: How to prioritize mental health and heal yourself, especially during the pandemic. Strategies for building a supportive team and the importance of having mentors and advocates. Why we can’t dismiss all the work that goes into being an “overnight success.” Strategies on listening to yourself and your body even when those around you say “you’re fine.” Quotes from the show: “The individuals who had the most significant influence, outside of my parents, were educators.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “Rather than be part of the complaining committee, I wanted to know what was happening in the school system.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “This door might have closed or doesn’t want to open, but what are your other ways of getting in? Or maybe you just need to go into a whole other building, and that building is the one you need to be opening doors in.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “You cannot be defeated by one event in your life.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “When you’re in a particular industry, especially like education, it’s so good to have people outside of it because if not, you get sucked up into this negative space.” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “It’s one post, one scholar, but actually it’s 10 years of work, all those years before, that you have poured into yourself and wanting to do this and getting denied and going through all the changes and then getting to the point where you are in this position…” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #740 “People tied my identity and work into this one moment in time, and I fell into that. Now I started to feel like, if I do leave, what’s my credibility out in the world?” –Nadia Lopez Support is Sexy Ep. #740 Resources Mentioned Roadmap to Freedom Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Nadia Lopez Website: TheLopezEffect.com LinkedIn: @TheLopezEffect Facebook: @TheLopezEffect Instagram: @TheLopezEffect Twitter: @TheLopezEffect Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/8/2020 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 2 seconds
739: Taking the Leap from Corporate Executive to Courageous Entrepreneur with Sherwin Nelson Clemons, CEO of Peachy Lyfe Laundry
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Peachy Lyfe CEO Sherwin Clemons shares her substantial knowledge in running a successful business in the service industry. She opens up about the turning point that brought clarity to her journey to fully embracing entrepreneurship, her rich family history and how those values translate to her business, as well as her methods of coping with the difficulties of our current moment. Tune in for Sherwin’s relevant and immediately applicable advice in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Sherwin Nelson Clemons is CEO of Peachy Clean Laundry and lifestyle brand Peachy Lyfe. A University of Alabama alumna, Sherwin spent 20+ years in corporate as a financial advisor, often serving business owners, before she decided to put herself out there and start a laundromat and laundry delivery service with her husband. Her business’s motto is “Leave the Laundry. Live.” Insight from this episode: Strategies on the right way to leave the comfort of a steady paycheck. Strategies on pivoting and maximizing your business, even during the COVID pandemic. Insights into educating the market on your service. Benefits to being in full control of your product. Insider tips on effective business negotiations that include maintaining positive relationships. Quotes from the show: “You are an entrepreneur. You’re figuring out how to make this work under circumstances that you didn’t foresee.” –Sherwin Clemons Support is Sexy Ep. #739 “Ultimately, it became more painful for me to be there than the fear of leaving.” –Sherwin Clemons Support is Sexy Ep. #739 “Some people think, I want to be an entrepreneur, I should just jump ship. Or, it should be easy to make this choice, but, no, it’s a lot of things to consider.” –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #739 “We have people who drive 30-40 minutes, past other laundromats, to come to us.” –Sherwin Clemons Support is Sexy Ep. #739 On the Proverbs 31 woman: “She did not do everything. She managed it.” –Sherwin Clemons Support is Sexy Ep. #739 “For customers, it needs to be simple and easy for them to be able to access your business.” –Sherwin Clemons Support is Sexy Ep. #739 “There’s this tendency to nickel and dime your customers… we decided not to go that route and focus on volume, quality, a good reputation, and good customer service.” –Sherwin Clemons Support is Sexy Ep. #739 “We don’t have to be men to operate in this game.” –Sherwin Clemons Support is Sexy Ep. #739 Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Sherwin Clemons & Peachy Lyfe Sherwin’s LinkedIn: Sherwin Clemons Website: PeachyLyfe.com Phone: 470-777-9747 Address: 6548 Highway 92 Acworth, Georgia Email: hello@peachylyfe.com Instagram: @ThePeachyLyfe Facebook: The Peachy Lyfe Youtube: Peachy Lyfe Peachy Lyfe App: Apple & Google Play Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/1/2020 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 12 seconds
738: What Every Black Woman Entrepreneur Needs to Know with Lakeysha Hallmon, Founder of The Village Market
Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon of The Village Market ATL shares it all, from the inspiration of her entrepreneurial grandmother and Mississippian roots to the current “amazingness” of her work in amplifying Black businesses and making an economic impact. Dr. Hallmon emphasizes the power of non-competitive spaces for Black entrepreneurs and the “camaraderie of excellence.” Do not miss these gems of business know-how in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon is a transformational speaker as well as CEO of The Village Market ATL, which she founded in 2016. She meshes her 15+ years experience in education with her entrepreneurial skills at The Village Market, which has been a catalyst in bringing national exposure to Black-owned businesses. Since its inception, their quarterly markets have hosted 70+ vendors, 3,000+ patrons, and circulated $150,000. Dr. Hallmon has been featured in Forbes, Essence, Black Enterprise, CNN, the Source, Atlanta Business Chronicle, and now Support is Sexy! Insight from this episode: 4 things Black women business owners must do to be successful. How to exist meaningfully in the online space during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3 reasons why using our economic power more intentionally is important for our communities today. Strategies to resist convenience in order to think about impact and value. Quotes from the show: “[Entrepreneurship] is an ongoing love story, even the ups and downs of it. But it’s a present love.” –Lakeysha Hallmon Support is Sexy Ep. #738 “I walk in and it is my job to make sure that space shifts because I’m there.” –Lakeysha Hallmon Support is Sexy Ep. #738 “I don’t think we know time management until all the time is yours.” –Lakeysha Hallmon Support is Sexy Ep. #738 “My goal was to create a model of how I believe ancestrally our village functions… If they buy from you, they bought from me symbolically. We’re one working vessel.” –Lakeysha Hallmon Support is Sexy Ep. #738 “The skeleton of our country is built on small businesses, so why aren’t they celebrated as they should be?” –Lakeysha Hallmon Support is Sexy Ep. #738 “What have people worked so deeply to take from us? That’s what we now should be running to.” –Lakeysha Hallmon Support is Sexy Ep.#738 “It almost depletes your spirit to continue to work in spaces that are not fully able to uplift all of your magic.” –Lakeysha Hallmon Support is Sexy Ep. #738 On intellectual property: “As you build, protect. As you scale, protect. As you bring people on to help you grow, protect yourself.” –Lakeysha Hallmon Support is Sexy Ep. #738 Resources Mentioned Dr. Hallmon’s Blog Support is a Verb Website Hairbrella Website Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Lakeysha Hallmon Website: drkeyhallmon.com Instagram: @DrKeyHallmon LinkedIn: Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon Twitter: @DrKeyHallmon The Village Market ATL Website: thevillagemarketatl.com Instagram: @TheVillageMarketATL Twitter: @market_atl Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/18/2020 • 56 minutes, 28 seconds
737: Mary Hyatt Tells How to Restore that Flicker in Your Eyes and Live Intuitively
In this episode of Support is Sexy, learn about Mary Hyatt’s Five Stages for Intuitive Living: Acknowledge, Aware, Anchor, Align, Alive. In these times of pandemic and social crises, it is now more important than ever to listen to and apply Mary’s insights on self-examination, compassion, and courage in order to move beyond stress, exhaustion, and coping through life. Move towards radical healing through intuitive living in this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Mary Hyatt, host of the Living Fully Alive Podcast, is a life coach and business consultant who helps women wake up, find their voice, and feel fully alive. Her work focuses on identity, community, and showing up authentically. Mary coaches some of the most successful women entrepreneurs in the country, and she also teaches Babe, Redefined, a six-week online course to help women make peace with the mirror and love their bodies. Insight from this episode: Strategies on listening to your inner wisdom--and trusting it-- in your everyday life. Reflections on the moment that changed Mary’s life and inspired her to fight for her “flicker” and for her life. Reasons why exhaustion and stress are not badges of honor for an entrepreneur. How to move out of survival mode and details on each stage of Mary’s Five Stages of Intuitive Living. Quotes from the show: On dropping out of college: “I want to be firsthand experiencing what it looks like to create impact in people’s lives, to learn from people who maybe aren’t in a textbook” –Mary Hyatt Support is Sexy Episode #737 “When we don’t address what we’re experiencing, what we’re feeling, what we’re going through, and we stuff that, it comes out sideways. It ends up morphing into something else, and oftentimes through physical ailments through our bodies.” –Mary Hyatt Support is Sexy Episode #737 “For entrepreneurs, our word for fear is stress… Our drug of choice is achievement.” –Mary Hyatt Support is Sexy Episode #737 “In order for us to move beyond this state of burnout and hustle, and lack of fulfillment and joy, we have to meet ourselves with that sacred pause.” –Mary Hyatt Support is Sexy Episode #737 “If we want to get to intuitive living, we got to get past all those implicit biases first, so that we can truly connect to the most pure version of our gut.” –Mary Hyatt Support is Sexy Episode #737 “It’s about re-aligning to our truth, learning how to make those choices and create the practice around embodying this new sense of ourselves, this truest version of ourselves, over and over again. –Mary Hyatt Support is Sexy Episode #737 “I am lovable just because I breathe.” –Mary Hyatt Support is Sexy Episode #737 Resources Mentioned Mary’s Membership Website Mary’s Podcast “Living Fully Alive” Robert Holden’s Loveabilty Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Mary Hyatt Website: maryhyatt.com Shorby: Mary Hyatt Links Twitter: @marygracehyatt Facebook: Mary Hyatt Instagram: @maryghyatt Youtube: Mary Hyatt Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/11/2020 • 54 minutes, 22 seconds
736: How to Raise Anti-Racist Children and Practice Social Justice Parenting with Dr. Traci Baxley
In this episode of Support is Sexy, Dr. Traci Baxley teaches her philosophy of social justice parenting. Whether you have children or not, you can practice these pillars, or ROCKS: Reflecting, Open dialogue, Compassion, Kindness, and Social engagement. Dr. Baxley gives strategies to engage in difficult conversations with your children, have compassion for yourself, and live an everyday life of activism. Find out how to apply concepts of belonging into your life on this episode of Support is Sexy. Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, “Get Over ‘I Got It’: How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone.” As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening! About our Guest: Dr. Traci Baxley is a cultural and race identity coach and the founder of Social Justice Parenting, which supports families in intentional parenting, creating safe spaces of belonging. Driven by compassion and radical love in the mothering of her own biracial children, she specializes in coaching mothers in transracial families, specifically white moms of Black children. Insight from this episode: Strategies on creating authentic spaces of belonging in our homes, businesses, and communities. How to exist, navigate, and parent in a world of colorism and raise anti-racist children with high self-esteem. Strategies for mothers of transracial or biracial families to help their children navigate between two worlds. Quotes from the show: “Belonging in its rawest form is really about people who want to be a part of something bigger than they are…we want to feel like who we are is enough and what we bring to the table will land somewhere.” –Dr. Traci Baxley Support is Sexy Episode #736 “There are times when, because of that little girl in me, I still have to push myself to advocate for myself, to say I belong here, or to just have a sense of belonging. –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Episode #736 “If you can’t come to work or be in your home... and feel like your whole authentic self...it impacts the way that you interact with others, it impacts your creativity, it impacts your productivity…So when you don’t belong, there’s rippling effects that I think impact everything around you…It impacts your bottom line.” –Dr. Traci Baxley Support is Sexy Episode #736 “Our children need to know that we don’t have those answers, so that they can see us model how to get through those things when you don’t know the answers.” –Dr. Traci Baxley Support is Sexy Episode #736 “People get a little freaked out when they hear the word “social justice.” They think it’s this big huge thing that only powerful people can do or large groups of people, but social justice is in your own house.” –Dr. Traci Baxley Support is Sexy Episode #736 “The world for your kid can’t be a better place if my child is still hurting.” –Dr. Traci Baxley Support is Sexy Episode #736 Resources Mentioned Traci Baxley’s TEDx Talk: Social Justice Parenting Stay Connected: Elayne Fluker Website: elaynefluker.com Twitter: @elaynefluker Facebook: Elayne Fluker Instagram: @elaynefluker LinkedIn: Elayne Fluker Youtube: Elayne Fluker Dr. Traci Baxley Website: socialjusticeparenting.com Facebook: Traci Baxley Instagram: @socialjusticeparenting LinkedIn: Traci Baxley Support is Sexy Website: Support is Sexy Podcast Facebook: Support is Sexy Instagram: @supportissexy Youtube: Support is Sexy Podcast Playlist Post-production for this episode was provided by Podcast Laundry. [Music: “Stomp and Clap” by Scott Holmes from Free Music Archive] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/4/2020 • 56 minutes, 35 seconds
735: Why Stylist and Author Morgan Wider Says Image and Wardrobe Come Second to Mindset
We all know that image plays a role in how people perceive us, whether we want to admit it or not. But stylist Morgan Wider — who is also author of the new memoir / style guide, The Worthy Wardrobe, says that your image and your wardrobe come second to your mindset when it comes to stepping into your power as a woman. Morgan says her work isn’t just about putting together pretty outfits, she “digs through a woman’s literal and figurative closets to get rid of what no longer serves her and helps her create magic with what she already has.” On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Morgan shares how to level up your mindset, how to keep the faith, the basis of true style (It’s not what you think) and the important questions to ask yourself when it comes to your image. WANT MORE? For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. READY TO LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND BE YOUR BEST SELF? Check out our exclusive workshops and courses FOR women entrepreneurs BY women entrepreneurs at SiS.Academy today! HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. From our Sponsor: Lupii — a new plant-based protein bar. Lupii Bites are whole-food, plant-based protein bars, powered by the Lupini Bean, a bean with the highest concentration of plant-based protein in the world. Get 20% off the new Lupii Bites variety pack when you use the code SEXY at checkout at https://getlupii.com/products/the-variety-pack ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/17/2020 • 50 minutes, 4 seconds
Special Episode: BLACK LIVES MATTER. A journey of self-reflection.
BLACK LIVES MATTER. My journey of self-reflection through the last few weeks of heartbreak and hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/13/2020 • 14 minutes, 52 seconds
734: How to Overcome Failure, Optimize F.O.M.O. and Measure Success Beyond Social Media with Oui Shave Founder Karen Young
Karen Young was an adventurous trouble maker — in a good way — and clear from an early age that she’d be an entrepreneur, even if didn’t know exactly what that was at the time. Today, Karen is the creator of Oui Shave, a women’s shaving and beauty brand that is disrupting the beauty industry. On this throwback episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Karen shares how to overcome public failures, how to measure your business’s success (beyond social media), how to optimize F.O.M.O. and why support along your journey is essential. On this episode you’ll learn: What perseverance looks like. How to know when it may be time to close up shop and move on. Lessons Karen learned about from failure of her first business. The dangers of the successful entrepreneur narrative. The benefits of going back to a 9-to-5 to give yourself some space. The importance of seeking therapy when needed and prioritizing self-care. Her tips for what she now knows about creating a successful business. Why your business must solve a problem. Her advice for getting your products to market. The value of in-person presentation of your products. How to measure the success of your business (beyond social media). How to attract retailers for your products. What she learned about the importance of SUPPORT!!! WANT MORE? For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 500 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. READY TO LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS AND BE YOUR BEST SELF? Check out our exclusive workshops and courses FOR women entrepreneurs BY women entrepreneurs at SiS.Academy today! HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. From our Sponsor: Lupii — a new plant-based protein bar. Lupii Bites are whole-food, plant-based protein bars, powered by the Lupini Bean, a bean with the highest concentration of plant-based protein in the world. Get 20% off the new Lupii Bites variety pack when you use the code SEXY at checkout at https://getlupii.com/products/the-variety-pack ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/22/2020 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 37 seconds
Special Episode: How to Pivot Your Career, Master Your Emotional Intelligence and Find Your Peace with Tieko Nejon
Are you trying to figure out what your work-life looks like post-pandemic? Are you sensing that it may be time for a pivot in your career? Have you been haunted by the question: What’s next? Then my conversation with corporate trainer, educator and certified emotional intelligence expert Tieko Nejon is for you. Recorded during a live webinar with an incredible group of women in attendance, we discussed pivoting your career and finding your peace and your purpose by understanding your emotional intelligence and the role it plays in your choices. You’ll also learn Tieko’s four Ps of a pivot. Tieko Nejon’s work focuses on the advancement of human behavior and the dynamics within social constructs. She partners with corporate teams, leaders, entrepreneurs, and change agents to embrace and harvest a people-centric mindset and culture through the personal and collective development of Emotional Intelligence. Her mission is simple: “Build better people.” As a speaker, Tieko shares ideas of what makes us human and the common thread of emotions that drive our actions. She invites us to reflect on our personal beliefs about ourselves and others, engage our unique capabilities, and to become active advocates for the trajectories of our own professional and personal lives. View more workshops and webinars with dynamic women entrepreneurs at SiS.Academy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/15/2020 • 1 hour, 49 minutes, 32 seconds
733: 'Queen Sugar' Star Tina Lifford on Her 'Little Book of BIG LIES,' Overcoming Your Circumstances and Choosing Vision Over Ego
You may know Hollywood veteran and award-winning actress Tina Lifford as the vivacious, breakout, beloved character Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama, Queen Sugar. Or maybe you know her from one of the more than 100 characters she has played in her long-standing career. But on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Tina shares wisdom from her book, The Little Book of BIG LIES: A Journey Into Inner Fitness (HarperCollins), and tells us why she is passionate about making us aware of the importance of what she calls our “Inner Fitness.” Tina’s passion for inner fitness was born out of a debilitating fifth-grade experience with stage fright, when she literally had to be carried off stage. She now helps others masterfully navigate life’s challenges and take their power back from the past. Tina believes the most important journey in life is the journey back to one’s self. During our conversation, you’ll learn three of the biggest lies we tell ourselves, why you must remember to C.R.E.W. up, what it means to be fully alive and how to be conscious of whether you’re choosing your ego or choosing your vision. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 500 inspiring women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/14/2020 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 39 seconds
732: How to Find Your V.O.I.C.E. and Use Podcasting to Share Your Message with Levels to Launch Founder Yana Reynolds
A self-proclaimed VOICE Activist who’s passionate about helping individuals amplify their voices and brand authority by harnessing the power of podcasting, Yana Reynolds is guided by her personal mission to take her clients from Dreaming to Streaming. As the creator of her V.O.I.C.E. Model, Yana addresses five key actionable steps that encourages you to operate in your calling and conquer resistance so that you can powerfully share your message with the world. A podcaster herself, Yana serves as co-host of the rapidly-expanding podcast Melanated Conversations® — which is dedicated to amplifying the voices and transformative stories of Black women, which is currently syndicated in 20+ countries. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Yana shares how you can utilize her voice model to share your message and what you need to know before you launch your podcast. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/7/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 17 seconds
Special Episode: How to Manage Stress and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Let's face it: These are scary, uncertain and potentially highly stressful times. News about the Coronavirus COVID-19 fills our timelines and our TV screens, and we're all having to make major adjustments to our lives and routines, which have basically been turned upside down. Though we know we will get through this (and I believe we will!), we have to acknowledge that this is a trauma none of us has ever experienced before -- and as women, especially, we need space to talk some of this stuff through. So I recently hosted our first of many "Wine Down" sessions for Support is Sexy -- where we grab a glass of wine (or tea) and have a conversation online with a woman expert in different categories about what's going on in our lives. And right now, what most of us are thinking about (and likely stressing about) is the Coronavirus. We had a beautiful conversation with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Robin D. Stone, who helped us talk through how to manage stress and anxiety during these times; how to breathe through it all; and how to do what we need to do to feel good. Women on the call were also able to ask THEIR questions. It was exactly what was wanted and needed in this moment. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/2/2020 • 59 minutes, 21 seconds
731: How to Pivot Your Business from Non-Profit to For-Profit with Shea Yeleen Founder Rahama Wright
On this Throwback Thursday episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we hear from Rahama Wright, founder of Shea Yeleen, which is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering women in West Africa and the United States through the production, sale and use of shea butter products. Rahama takes us on a journey through the origin of her company Shea Yeleen as a non-profit organization, the major pivot she made to a for-profit business and how that has affected her ability to raise funding for the business, and why the right pivot in your business could be just what you need to have greater impact than you imagined. On this episode, we discuss: The evolution of Rahama’s business from a non-profit to a for-profit business. How the right pivot can help you have greater impact. What is social impact investing and how does it work. You can have a mission and vision; but don’t be too tied to your model. Your team will look different for different stages of your journey. How do you get your products into big retailers. What you need to know before you pitch your products to big retailers. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/30/2020 • 55 minutes, 55 seconds
730: Serial Entrepreneur Jen Groover Tells How to Be in Flow; Not in Force as a Business Owner
Nicknamed “Cyclone” when she was younger, Jen Groover — a Pennsylvania native — became committed to creating something of her own, and then something else, and then something else. Today, Jen is a successful serial entrepreneur, inventor of million dollar product, The Butler Bag, has partnered with brands like Verizon and Avon, has been featured on television and widely throughout the press, gives keynote speaking address around the country and is an advocate for women in business and startups. I first interviewed Jen on episode 109 of the Support is Sexy podcast, and on this special “Where is She Now?” episode, we catch up with Jen, who is author of the upcoming book, The More Method, and hear what shifts she has made personally and as a business owner to become more grounded and to be in flow; not in force. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/29/2020 • 54 minutes, 39 seconds
Special Episode: How to Use Journaling to Heal and Practice Self-Love with Author Taiia Smart Young
If you want to laugh, have some fun, and practice self-love in the process, then this conversation with me and my dear friend Taiia Smart Young is for you! Some days are heavy, I know; but we can still create joy and healing during this time of uncertainty. In this conversation, Taiia -- a brilliant author, writer and creator of "Love You, Mean It" self-love journals -- shows you how to shift your mindset and embrace self-love and self-acceptance through journaling! Learn why journaling can be a powerful form of self-love and self-expression, how it can help you heal and support you through trauma and how it can be a way to free your mind and let it flow! PLUS: Whether you're a newbie or you've been at it for a while when it comes to journaling, Taiia takes us through some great prompts exercises to get us writing! Grab your notebook and your pen and dive in! Learn more about Taiia Smart Young at taiiasmartyoung.com. Watch more Wine Down Conversations with Elayne Fluker at winedownconversations.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/25/2020 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 8 seconds
Special Episode: How to Get Financial Support During the Coronavirus with The Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
During this pandemic, it's likely you've got your mind on your money and your money on your mind. In this SPECIAL EPISODE featuring our most recent "Wine Down Conversation" we did a deep-dive into money matters with Lynnette Khalfani-Cox -- CEO of AsktheMoneyCoach.com. Lynnette is a personal finance expert, speaker, and author of 15 money-management books, including the New York Times bestseller "Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom." Lynnette has been seen on more than 1,000 TV segments nationwide, including appearances on Oprah, Dr. Phil, The Dr. Oz Show, Good Morning America, The TODAY Show and many more. Prepare to take notes as she helps us understand the current resources that are available for you to get financial support during the pandemic -- whether you're an individual, an independent contractor or small business owner. From the stimulus to unemployment to SBA grants to PPP to federal student loan deferments and more -- you've got options! LEARN MORE ABOUT Lynnette Khalfani-Cox at AsktheMoneyCoach.com. SEE MORE WINE DOWN CONVERSATIONS AT winedownconversations.com. RESOURCES MENTIONED: moneycoachuniversity.com quickbase.com sba.gov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/17/2020 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 25 seconds
729: How To Become a Professional Speaker and Grow Your Business with Motivational Speaker Dr. Cheryl Wood
Dr. Cheryl Wood is an international motivational speaker, leadership expert, and master speaker development coach. She specializes in teaching women entrepreneurs how to leverage public speaking as an additional revenue stream, including how to master the art of speaking and how to monetize speaking. Her trainings include how to structure your signature speech, how to craft your signature story, how to find more speaking engagements and how to generate six figures from speaking. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Wood — who also hosts an annual conference for new, emerging and aspiring speakers called SpeakerCon — shares her insights about building your speaking business, how to become a confident speaker, how to set your fees and so much more! For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/16/2020 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 2 seconds
Special Episode: How to Homeschool Your Children, Work from Home and Give Yourself Some Grace with Homeschooling Expert Dr. Traci Baxley
On this special episode, I'm speaking to homeschooling expert Dr. Traci Baxley -- who has her doctorate in education, who is a college professor and who is a mom of five who also homeschooled some of her own children. This conversation is from a YouTube series I'm hosting called "Wine Down Conversations" (winedownconversations.com) where I speak to different experts who can help us through these surreal times by sharing their expertise in the areas that people are thinking about and talking about as we all go through the Coronavirus pandemic. And right now, I know most of you who are moms or caregivers for children are thinking about homeschooling! Dr. Traci Baxley talks about: 5 things Dr. Baxley wants every parent to know about homeschooling How to let go of balance and find harmony How to set your day How to manage your homeschooling schedule (realistically) How to communicate with your child's teachers and educators How to advocate for your children How to show yourself a little bit of grace. Click here to watch the video of our conversation and other "Wine Down Conversations." HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/11/2020 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 36 seconds
728: How Miss Jessie's Co-Founder Miko Branch Built Her Haircare Company from Scratch
When she was younger, Miko Branch had a secret fantasy of opening a pink-decorated salon, although her parents had other career aspirations in mind for her. At age 25, Miko made that dream a reality, and ran her own salon out of the Brooklyn apartment she shared with her sister, Titi. In 1997, with her sister’s encouragement, Miko opened a storefront salon despite her own fears about expanding. Though some of those fears may have been realized when the sisters later lost their first salon business due to what Miko calls some rookie business mistakes, a combination of their resilience, the influence of their strong-willed southern grandmother, Jessie Mae Branch, an aha moment while bathing her young son and a determination to create a hair care products that suited their textures and their lives would change the path of Miss Jessie’s granddaughters forever. On this Throwback Thursday episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Miko, who Co-Founder and CEO of Miss Jessie’s — one of the natural haircare industry’s leading brands — talks to about rookie mistakes, aha moments, the power of sharing secrets with your customers, the dangers of growing too quickly and how to recover from marketing missteps. Plus, she opens up about losing her sister, Titi, in 2014 and how that experience has affected her commitment to her own mental wellness and to spreading that message of mental health awareness to others. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/10/2020 • 0
727: Nikki Rausch, The Sales Maven, Tells How to Sell with Confidence During Uncertain Times
Sales Maven is an organization dedicated to authentic selling, and Founder and CEO Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling” into techniques, tools, and tips that can be successfully incorporated into a process replicable by anyone whose livelihood relies on selling a product, a service, or themselves. Nikki integrates her 24+ years of experience selling to such prestigious organizations as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, and NASA, sharing with her clients the same approaches that led to her shattering sales records in her industry and receiving multiple “top producer” awards along the way. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Nikki tells why it’s important to keep selling even during uncertain times, how to know the difference between rejection and objection, how to master your consultation calls and how to use her selling staircase to close your next deal. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/7/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 17 seconds
Special Episode: Dr. Khadeja Johnson's YouTube Video is a Powerful Plea for You to Stay Home During the Coronavirus COVID-19
Three weeks ago when things started to get really real with the Coronavirus COVID-19, I was feeling sort of helpless. Like many, I didn’t know what I could do to help others in the world who were facing this pandemic — which all of us are in different ways, yet in the same ways. It was — and still is — confusing, not knowing what information to trust, but wanting to do all the right things to keep yourself, your family, your loved ones and your neighbors safe. Dr. Khadeja Johnson’s YouTube video gave me hope. In a heartfelt and at times tearful plea, Dr. Johnson — who is board certified in Internal Medicine and has over 14 years of service to Morehouse School of Medicine and Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA, — sat in her home, turned on her camera, and implored us all to stay home. She explained that this was truly a matter of saving lives — yours, others and the healthcare workers on which we all depend. And she shared the scary-yet-necessary conversation she had to have with her son about what happens if mommy doesn’t come home. Still it gave me hope. Perhaps because I felt like hers was a face and a voice I had yet to see featured in all the news I’d been watching. She was going to reach more people. A doctor, but also a mom, to whom many of us as women would be able to relate. I reached out to Dr. KJ, as she is called, immediately and asked her if she’d be open to coming on one of my video chats that I recently started doing “Wine Down Conversations” that I host Thursday evenings at 8pm EST. These are conversations I began to do with women who have expertise in areas that will support us all as we work to survive and heal and take care of ourselves through this shared crisis. (My way of helping.) She said yes, and this special episode of the Support is Sexy podcast is that conversation. We talk about the myths that still surround the Coronavirus COVID-19, why you really must stay home, how to speak to your parents about the disease, how Dr. KJ spoke to her young teenager about it and why, no matter what, you have to have the courage to use your voice. Click here to watch Dr. Khadeja Johnson’s YouTube video. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/3/2020 • 40 minutes, 5 seconds
726: Everybody Can't Come (And That's Okay!)
In this flashback episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share something we all have to realize eventually — especially if you’re up to something, creating something, trying something new and making moves. Everybody ain’t gonna get it, so everybody can’t come along for the ride. And you know what? We shouldn’t expect them to. On this episode, I talked about the big move I had and how I realized that everybody can’t come along. I also shared other ways that we can get support when the people we thought would show up and be there just…don’t, and my suggestions for how you might structure your friend circle. As they say, there are levels to this! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/20/2020 • 16 minutes, 48 seconds
BONUS: Let's Talk about How to Manage Stress and Anxiety During the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
Let's face it: These are scary, uncertain and potentially highly stressful times. News about Coronavirus COVID-19 fills our timelines and our TV screens, and we're all having to make major adjustments to our lives and routines, which have basically been turned upside down. Though we know we will get through this (and I believe we will!), we have to acknowledge that this is a trauma none of us has ever experienced before -- and as women, especially, we need space to talk some of this stuff through. SO JOIN ME LIVE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH ON 8PM EST ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR Support is Sexy & LET'S TALK ABOUT IT DURING OUR "WINE DOWN!" That's right, grab your favorite glass of wine to unwind (or tea -- or whatever works for you) and join me for a conversation with Licensed Mental Health Counselor Robin D. Stone, who will answer your questions about how to manage stress and anxiety during these uncertain times. Join me and Robin and ask your questions at https://www.facebook.com/supportsexy/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/19/2020 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
725: How to Build a Million-Dollar Etsy Business with Kelly Parker Smith, Founder of Hello World Paper Co.
For the next few "Throwback Thursday" episodes, we're going to focus on businesses that are/ or that started as home-based businesses. Since more of us being forced to work from home because of the Coronavirus pandemic, I'm hoping this mini-series inspires the entrepreneur in you to think about a business you may be able to start from home. ;) In this throwback episode, Kelly Parker Smith tells how she Hello World Paper Co. in 2009 on Etsy by designing hand stamped cards while she was still a full-time, third-grade teacher. But in 2014, she was able to quit her job and run her rubber stamp and stationery shop full time. The company grew fast, and by summer of 2016, Kelly’s best friend quit her job as a fourth-grade teacher and jumped on board. Today, Kelly has sold nearly $1 million dollars on Etsy alone and consults other brands on how to share the same success. What was the key to her success? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kelly shares insider tips to growing your business on Etsy, including marketing must-haves, common mistakes, and more. For more interviews with successful women entrepreneurs, visit supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/19/2020 • 48 minutes, 30 seconds
724: How Celebrity Stylist And Salon Owner Syreeta Scott Turned Hair Trauma Into A Passion For Natural Hair
Syreeta Scott, the Philadelphia native and owner of Duafe Hair Salon in Philadelphia, PA, has coiffed the hair of celebrities like Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, director Ava DuVernay, The Roots’ Questlove and many more. Syreeta has also created styles featured in Vogue, O magazine, Essence, Philadelphia Magazine, Rolling Stone and more since 2001. Syreeta approaches each client from the heart, caring not only for their hair but their overall well-being. Centered in self-acceptance and self-love, she makes a point of helping them understand their natural hair care is an extension of living an authentic life. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Syreeta talks openly about the importance of wrapping her business around the idea of addressing her trauma and how our hair trauma affects us, how she helps her clients feel confident through their self expression and how reinvention and a willingness to grow helped her sustain her business for 20 years and counting. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/17/2020 • 0
723: Worry is a Poor Use of Imagination (How to Work Through Coronavirus Disease)
The Coronavirus disease. Yep, it's scary and these are kinda crazy times. Do what you can to be safe and stay informed. Check the CDC.gov web site for the latest information and updates, take car of yourself and your family. Do all of those things. But as I share in this episode, what I hope you also choose to do is not worry; but instead, you get to work! Worry is a poor use of your imagination. How can you make the best use of this time? In this episode, I offer some suggestions on how you can avoid letting these times get you low, and how to focus on the things that light you up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/14/2020 • 15 minutes, 35 seconds
722: How Do You Become the Woman You Are Meant to Be TODAY?
Who is the woman I have to become to become the woman I want to be? And how do I become that woman TODAY? This is a question I am reflecting on today, my 47th birthday. Grateful to be here, and to have you here. And I am so grateful for moments of reflection where I am reminded of the power of operating with intention, shining brightly, living and loving on-purpose and being unapologetic about the things I want accomplish in my life and in service to my mission of supporting women like you! I know, it's kinda heavy for a birthday message. :) But please have a listen, and be reminded that you can become the powerful woman you envision TODAY -- unapologetically. To hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION OR FEEDBACK FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/20/2020 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
721: How Partake Foods CEO Denise Woodard Raised $1 Million For Her Dream To Create Healthy Snacks For All Kids
When Denise Woodard’s one-year-old daughter, Vivienne, had a bad allergic reaction to a snack in their family living room, the scary incident changed their family’s life. Just months later, Denise entered a pitch competition, won and quickly founded her company Partake Foods, which offers allergy-friendly cookies that were inspired by her daughter’s experience with food allergies. Today, Partake Foods is making its way to shelves around the country, including Whole Foods, and Denise has raised $1 million in capital for the business — a huge and unfortunately still too rare feat for women of color entrepreneurs. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Denise talks about taking inspired action, starting where you are and doing your research (thank you, Google), plus what it really means to go “all in” on your dreams and what it’s really like to raise $1 million for your business. For resources mentioned in this episode, or to hear interviews with more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/19/2020 • 46 minutes, 57 seconds
720: Media Personality Tai Beauchamp on the Trouble with Superwoman and the Power of Partnership
You’ve seen her on The View, Today show, E! and more, she was the first woman of color to be beauty director of Seventeen magazine, has graced the pages of many others and has been a host on the red carpet at the Grammy’s, the Oscars and more. And on todays Throwback episode, my friend media personality Tai Beauchamp gets real about the not-so-glamorous parts of the journey, the moments that entrepreneurship is sometimes lonely and the empowering epiphany she had around support. On this episode you’ll learn: The importance of being open to signals from the Universe. Recognize your calling, when start to open up and happen — listen. The benefits of having a partner in business and in life. The importance of keeping some things off social media. The importance of showing up every time. Utilizing your platform to have social impact. Realize when it’s time to cut the fat. Why you don’t have to be superwoman. Know when to make room for a partnership. For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/14/2020 • 52 minutes, 55 seconds
719: How to Expand Your Business On Purpose and Draw a Powerful Circle Around Your Dreams with Karen Taylor Bass
"Just because you're not moving doesn't mean you're not moving."--Karen Taylor Bass Karen Taylor Bass is the Founder and Media Strategist for TaylorMade Media, LLC. She has created strategic public relations, branding, and marketing campaigns for nonprofits, schools, corporations, luxury brands, celebrities, athletes, and entrepreneurs. Her talent is crafting engaging branding campaigns while simultaneously securing top-notch media placements. Karen’s placements range from the Associated Press, NY Daily News, New York Times, NPR, WBLS-FM (NY), Hot97-FM (NYC), ABC News, Washington Post, USA Today, Yahoo News, Oprah, Forbes to Entrepreneur magazine. On this third installment of our “WHERE IS SHE NOW?” series of the Support is Sexy podcast, where we revisit some of our previous guests and find out where they are in their business today, we catch up with Karen during a beautiful time of transition in her business and in her life, a time when something she deeply loves — yoga, mindfulness an meditation — are playing a larger role in her business. In this episode, Karen shares how she’s moving through life and business on-purpose, how she’s drawing a powerful circle around her dreams, and how you can do the same! For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world and to get links to the resources mentioned in the episode, go to supportissexy.com! HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/13/2020 • 50 minutes, 26 seconds
718: How to Handle Rejection and Let It Fuel Your Dreams
I don’t care how gentle a rejection is, there’s always some part of it that makes us say, “Ouch!” In this flashback episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how I went through this after receiving a rejection from an agent about my book proposal for the “Support is Sexy” book. (OUCH!) But, I learned something from this experience. AND, because I kept going and didn't let the rejection stop me, I ended up finding the right agent, getting a book deal with HarperCollins and my book -- which is written and turned in -- is on its way to entering the world On this episode, I share what I learned from the experience of initial rejection, and three ways that you can handle rejection as the journey to your dream. For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/7/2020 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
717: How to Trust Your Spirt and Live Courageously with Author Foster Care Advocate Regina Louse
“Spirit, tell me what I need to know.” These are the words that Regina Louise has used throughout her life to guide her to know when it was time for her to make a move — including moments when she had to fight for her life in order to make that move. By sixteen-years-old Regina, lived in — and failed to adjust to — thirty foster homes, group homes and psychiatric facilities and survived harsh abuse. Emancipated from the system at age 18, she had to find her own way, and was committed to one day graduate from college despite all of the school she missed and to one day share her story. At 48 years-old, Regina Louise walked across the stage Magna Cum Laude from California Institute of Integral Studies, and two weeks later, she was chosen as a Dean’s Distinguished Fellow at University of California, Riverside as a graduate student. And today, she is author of the celebrated memoir Somebody’s Someone, which has been adaptedLifetime Television Network and is scheduled to air in late 2019. On this throwback episode of the Support is Sexy podcast -- which originally aired January 2, 2019, Regina shares why it’s important to take your dreams to bed with you, to trust where spirit guides you and to pay attention to your intuition. It's a powerful episode about courage and resilience that needs to be heard again and again. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ABUSE, GET SUPPORT, CALL THE DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE AT 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/7/2020 • 52 minutes, 44 seconds
716: How Celebrity Makeup Artist Camara Aunique Helps is Dreaming Bigger, Manifesting Her Vision and Building a Legacy with Her Brand
"Your dream has to scare you in some way for it to change the world." Celebrity makeup artist and businesswoman Camara Aunique Helps has worked with celebrities like Ava DuVernay, Quincy, June Ambrose, Yvonne Orji, Lil Rel Howery, Angela Bassett and countless others. On this second episode in our "WHERE IS SHE NOW?" series, we catch up with Camara when she is literally pushing herself outside of her comfort zone. At the time, she was signing up for the Brooklyn Half marathon and thinking about the way she could go bigger in her life so she can build her legacy and have an impact. Camara was first on episode 33 of the Support is Sexy podcast, and during this interview, she talks to us about manifesting your vision, taking risks, being pushed outside of your comfort zone and building a legacy. LEARN MORE ABOUT CAMARA AUNIQUE AT https://www.camaraaunique.com/shop USE THE CODE SUPPORTISSEXY FOR A SPECIAL 20% OFF! For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/4/2020 • 46 minutes, 36 seconds
715: FRQNCY Founder Michelle Khouri On Building Her Podcast Production Company and Healing Through Sound
In the first episode in my Where is She Now? series on the Support is Sexy podcast, we bring back our very first repeat guest: Michelle Khouri, founder and CEO of FRQNCY Media — a podcasting production studio and company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Michelle announced the upcoming launch of FRQNCY during her first interview on episode 544 in September 2018, and on this episode we talk about where her business is today, what she has learned and what’s next! On this episode, Michelle discussed: Prioritizing your revenue plan from the start of your business. The importance of multiple revenue streams. The importance of delegating to optimize your time and energy. Abundance doesn’t come through self sacrifice. How to embrace “slow flow.” For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/30/2020 • 55 minutes, 9 seconds
714: How to Change Your Life in 5 Seconds (Lessons I Learned from Mel Robbins's "5 Second Rule.")
5, 4, 3, 2, 1… If, within just five seconds, you challenged yourself to do the thing you said you were going to do — to keep a commitment, send that email, make that call, feed the kids, go to the gym — think of how different (and productive!) life would be! This is a lesson I discuss in this flashback episode of the Support is Sexy podcast that I recorded in 2017 when I read The 5 Second Rule, by Mel Robbins. I highly recommend it -- still! Such a simple concept that has the potential to be the catalyst for a major mindset shift for all of us who apply it. How do I know? Because I apply it often! Have a listen, and then get busy in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1… For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/24/2020 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
713: How to Choose Happiness with Magazine-Editor-Turned-Television-Producer Mitzi Miller
On this throwback episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, author and television executive Mitzi Miller shares how, as a high-powered editor-in-chief position at a magazine she long admired, she was unhappy, felt stuck and was making herself seriously ill. But she felt trapped by the “golden handcuffs" -- that is until she finally released herself and made the leap. Today, Mitzi — who is also author of five books, including The Vow, which was made into a TV movie for Lifetime — is VP of Development for Rainforest Entertainment and was executive producer on the BET series, The Yard. She lives in LA, she loves the work she does, she is healthy, she is happy. And as she shared in this episode, she wants you to know that you can walk away and be okay. For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/23/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 28 seconds
712: How to C.R.A.V.E. Your Goals and Find Your Voice with Author and Speaker Tricia Molloy
Tricia Molloy is an expert on developing a positive mindset so women entrepreneurs can reduce stress, achieve goals and enjoy better balance. She’s the author of the book, Working with Wisdom: 10 Universal Principles for Enlightened Entrepreneurs, and she is a coach for those who crave more success at work and in life. Tricia presents keynote talks and workshop on goal achievement and work-life balance at companies and conferences. She also facilitates vision board workshops so participants gain the clarity, confidence and courage to pursue their dreams. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Tricia — who started her speaking business in 2006 but has had her own marketing firm since 1988 — shares what it means to CRAVE your goals, how to build your speaking business and how to find your voice. For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/23/2020 • 52 minutes, 58 seconds
711: The One Thing You Can Do that Will Make Everything Else Easier or Unnecessary
Do you suffer from “shiny apple syndrome?” If you’re an entrepreneur with any ambition, it’s likely you have. Instead of drilling down on what’s working, we get caught up focusing on what’s next. But what’s next may not be what’s needed. Ask yourself: What’s the one thing that I should focus on to help me achieve extraordinary results? This is what I learned while reading the book, The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan (Bard Press 2013). In this flashback episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how the book is helped me to clear away some of the “shiny apples” in my entrepreneurial journey and focus on what really matters, both to the business I want to build and the life I want to lead. Listen to learn one of the most important questions you can ask yourself when searching for your One Thing. For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/17/2020 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
710: How to Create 7 Streams of Income for Your Business with Dorie Clark, Author of 'Entrepreneurial You'
When Dorie Clark, marketing strategy consultant and author of the enlightening new book, Entrepreneurial You, was executive director of a non-profit, she realized, essentially, that she was running her own small business. This sparked the entrepreneurial flame that — after a year of planning that included taking courses and doing extensive research — Dorie decided to cultivate. Ten years later, the Pinehurst, North Carolina, native has run her own successful marketing and consulting business for more than ten years, is a global speaker, has worked with clients around the world — including Google, Yale University and the National Park Service, and has eight (yep, eight) streams of income. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dorie, who also teaches at Duke University Fuqua School of business, shares her top strategies from Entrepreneurial You to help you “monetize your expertise, create multiple income streams and thrive.” On this episode you’ll learn: The market will show you when your original idea is not the right one. Why it’s important to have a “portfolio career.” Why most successful entrepreneurs have at least seven streams of income. Seven strategies that entrepreneurs can use to monetize your expertise and create multiple income streams. How writing a book shifts the perception on your credibility and leads to opportunities. Why having your own email list is more important than ever. Why Dorie talks about maximizing long-term relationships and reputation over maximizing money. How to attract your ideal client. How to know when it’s time to upgrade your clients. How to consciously uncouple from your client. Smart ways to get professional speaking engagements. The power of podcasting (and podcast guesting). The importance of pruning the dead shit! For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/17/2020 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
709: How to Build Your Emotional Grit with Emotional Health Educator Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Neeta Bhushan is an Emotional Health Educator and Executive Performance Coach to global leaders and CEOs, as well as to thousands of women from all walks of life. She has written two Amazon best-sellers, Emotional GRIT and The Book of Coaching, and she has appeared as a speaker at Women Economic Forum and Google HQ. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Neeta talks openly about grief — and moving beyond it, self-love and healthy relationships, and how to tap into your emotional grit and create a live you love, even if that means starting all over. For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/15/2020 • 34 minutes, 29 seconds
708: Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Tells the Top Money Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
On this Throwback Thursday episode we go all the back to episode THREE of the Support is Sexy podcast featuring Lynnette Khalfani Cox, a.k.a. The Money Coach®! Lynette is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt, before paying it all off in three years and turning her financial life around. Since then, she has appeared on such shows as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Steve Harvey, The Today Show, Dr. Phil and Good Morning America sharing her success story and teaching millions about proper money management. And I’ve had the great pleasure of working with her when I was executive editor of a financial web site. She is such a joy and truly brilliant! On this episode you’ll learn: How a layoff may be just the push you need to start your business The powerful lessons Lynnette learned about branding and entrepreneurship from her dad, who was an actor and shoe shine man How to set boundaries if you are in business with your spouse and the very real compromises you should discuss Ways to ensure that if the business fails, the marriage will not Why debt is reaching record-breaking highs and what Lynnette plans to do about it Some of the biggest money mistakes that entrepreneurs make For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/10/2020 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 42 seconds
707: Dr. Manisha Singal Shares How to Make Cannabis Part of Your Beauty Regimen with Aethera Skincare
Dr. Manisha Singal suffers from sensitive skin and brings her personal and professional experience to Aethera Beauty as the Chief Medical Officer. She uses Hemp Seed Oil and CBD in everyday life as well as in her medical practice. Dr. Singal is currently leading the effort to create one of the country’s first hospital-based pain management centers using CBD/THC, and she is certified to prescribe medical cannabis in Washington, DC. Manisha is a member of Americans for Safe Access, Women’s Grow, and the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS). Aethera Beauty is a non-toxic skincare line featuring rich tropical concentrates and Cannabis Sativa to calm your skin. Created to offer self-care in a skincare range, this new prestige beauty line also feaures potent antioxidant-rich Hemp Seed Oil to nourish and smooth skin while highlighting an array of active, illuminating Caribbean botanicals such as Hibiscus, Acerola Cherry, and Guava Fruit Extract. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Singal shares helps debunk some myths and shares the benefits about Cannabis and CBD oils and how to know the difference, she shares what to look for in a good CBD oil, and how the Cannabis industry is evolving to include many different categories. For more interviews and insights from more than 400 women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/8/2020 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 17 seconds
706: How to Play the Game to Change the Game with Tamika Milburn, CEO of Playmakers Basketball Royalties
Tamika Milburn is changing the game when it comes to women’s basketball. She was recently promoted to Commissioner of the Women’s Professional Basketball Association (WPBA) and she is CEO of Playmakers Basketball Royalties (PBR), which is home to two professional women’s basketball teams: the Philadelphia Reign and your 2018 Reigning National Champions, the Atlanta Monarchs. PBR is a branch of Playmakers International, a sport specific training and development company in the Atlanta Metro Area that focuses on the overall cognitive, social, academic, and physical development of student athletes. PBR is a community based organization providing competitive playing opportunities and career advancement opportunities to professional basketball players. The company’s mission is to be an avenue for high caliber players to continue to advance their careers or even restart their careers while giving back to the community that supports them. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Tamika shares how they’re using she’s using the PBR platform to positively encourage, promote and assist young girls with developing and maintaining mentally emotionally and physically healthy lifestyles. As well, she shares how she’s building her dream while working a full-time job, and how when you’re figuring out you approach to your business, “it’s not about refocusing; it’s about regrouping.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/6/2020 • 45 minutes, 5 seconds
705: Remembering Your Ripple
What's your ripple? We all have one. But there are times, right, when we forget that? Don't. You MATTER. Your voice MATTERS. The business you're creating MATTERS. The work you're doing MATTERS. The love you show your children, your family and your friends MATTERS. And you and your work cause a ripple. That infectious something that supports one person, then the next, then the next -- all stemming from what you've put out into the world. You may never know this, and you may have moments when you think what you're doing isn't moving anyone anywhere. That's why I recorded this episode -- which was originally episode 50 of the Support is Sexy podcast. My intention is to remind you to recognize, respect and remember your ripple. For more interviews and insights from women entrepreneurs around the world, go to supportissexy.com. HAVE A QUESTION FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST HOST ELAYNE FLUKER? TEXT HER NOW AT +1 (908) 955-9422 AND SHE'LL TEXT YOU RIGHT BACK! SERIOUSLY! :) ASK YOUR QUESTION, OR JUST REACH OUT TO SAY HELLO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/2020 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
704: Building a Co-Working Space for Women to Connect with The Lola Co-Founders Martine Resnick And Eileen Lee
When Martine Resnick and Eileen Lee decided they wanted to open a co-working space for women, there were intentional about it being much more than that. The co-founders say they view The Lola, a beautiful women-only club and workspace in Atlanta, as a community where women can truly connect personally and professionally and feel a sense of belonging. These women range in age from 23 – 77, and are from all different backgrounds and ways of being. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Martine and Eileen share how they maintain a strong business partnership, the importance of building your community, how to stick with your dream even when there may be “crickets” at the start and how to get creative when inevitable challenges arise. Have a question for Support is Sexy podcast host, Elayne Fluker, or simply just want to stay in touch? Text her now at +1 (908) 955-9422 or go to textelayne.com to enter your phone number, and she’ll text you right back! For real! :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/1/2020 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 2 seconds
703: Celebrating the Lessons of 2019; Looking Forward to 2020 with Intention
A new decade is upon us. Can you believe it? It's. Around. The. Corner. I had plenty of lessons in 2019 -- some easy, some not so easy, but all helped me grow as an entrepreneur and as a person. I have so much to learn, and you know what? I'm looking forward to it! That's why I believe in starting a new year, or any new chapter, with intention and vision. In this episode, we get into it, and into what I believe is to come for Support is Sexy in 2020. Plus: JOY. That's what it's all about. And THANK YOU so much for the love and support in 2019 and for years past with the podcast. It is the blessing I didn't even know I needed. As I always say, this all just would not be the same without you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/25/2019 • 58 minutes, 47 seconds
Ballerina Misty Copeland Talks about Transitions, Being a 'First' and Charting Her Next Move as an Entrepreneur
In 2015, Misty Copeland became the first Black woman to be promoted to Principal Dancer at the American Ballet Theatre in the company’s 75-year history. She grew up in San Pedro, CA, and has been dancing since she was 13. Now 37, married, and icon and in a different place in her life (and within her body), Misty is charting her next move with intention. But dance isn’t the only passion that Misty is shaping to fit where she is nowadays. She is also thinking more about her business and how she wants to have an impact as an entrepreneur. Not one to just put her name on a product and let it go, she is serious about making products that matter, such as a dance wear line that reflects women of all colors. She also recently launched her production company, Life in Motion Productions, launched her first online course with MasterClass, and she’s an advocate for ballet dancers to receive as much respect, pay, endorsements and insurance as other athletes. (Because they are, after all, athletes.) On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Misty shares the challenges that come with being a “first” (and how she’s paving the way so that she’s not the last), the ways she is protecting her personal brand and what the path ahead looks like for her as an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/16/2019 • 30 minutes, 27 seconds
701: How to Bounce Back and Get Up When You Fall Flat On Your Face
While out for a run the other day, I felt flat on my face. Well, nearly. My body is still aching as I write this (eek!) In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share the lessons that I learned from that fall and how you can recover and bounce back from the embarrassment of falling flat on you face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/2019 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
700: 7 Lessons Learned from My Run Through New York
Celebrating 700 episodes of the Support is Sexy podcast today, and though the lessons are many -- there are 7 lessons that came to me during my recent run through Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York that I must share! This journey of interviewing women entrepreneurs around the world for my podcast has been a dream I didn't even know I had. And the experience of growing a community, such as the Support is Sexy Mastermind, and all else that has come from this mission and movement, has been truly magical. Thank you for being along this ride with me! Cheers to the next 700! Elayne PS: Sorry for the buzzing noise in this episode. Not my usual studio -- which, after 700 episodes, is my walk-in closet. Hey, it really does have the best sound. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/2019 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
699: Stop Hiding and Stand in Your Light!
On this "Flashback Friday" episode, I was moved to share one of my popular solo episode, called Stand in Your Light. This episode first aired on April 12, 2018, and for whatever reason, I was moved to play it again now. Maybe you need to hear it; and maybe I do, too. Enjoy! Ready to get support standing in your light and growing your business? Join my six-month group coaching accelerator, the Support is Sexy Circle. Just go to supportissexycircle.com to sign up now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/2019 • 13 minutes, 44 seconds
698: 2020 Vision with Vision Coach and Spiritual Teacher Barbara Biziou
Say “yes.” Spiritual teacher Barbara Biziou has taught me, and thousands of her students around the world (Donna Karan and Gabby Bernstein among them), many things over the years, but one of the most powerful for me is embracing the possibility of “yes.” Barbara says we, as creative women looking for new experiences, say it far too little. Barbara is a student of global culture and rituals who uses “practical spirituality” to support you in creating an extraordinary life. I met her in 2010 during a time I said “yes” when, after a dinner in NYC with my friend Tai Beauchamp, I ended up accompanying Tai to one of Barbara's vision board workshop. I had never heard of Barbara Biziou – or vision board workshops – but after standing there and hearing what it was all about, I said “yes,” even though I didn’t know exactly what it was. I’ve been creating vision boards with Barbara every year ever since – for my personal life and for my business. Now, Barbara is prepping for her 2020 Vision Board Workshop in New York from Friday, January 17 - Sunday, January 19th -- which I can't wait to attend! And in this episode, which is a rewind of her first appearance on Episode 9 of the Support is Sexy podcast on July 17, 2016, she shares the power of vision, beliefs and intention, and why , as women it's important that we understand each. (Learn more about Barbara Biziou's upcoming 2020 Vision Board Workshop at barbarabiziou.com.) ARE YOU A WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR WHO IS READY TO CREATE A BUSINESS YOU LOVE, JOYFULLY GENERATE INCOME AND TAKE YOUR LIFE TO THE NEXT LEVEL? THEN I INVITE YOU TO JOIN MY GROUP COACHING ACCELERATOR -- THE SUPPORT IS SEXY INNER CIRCLE! GO TO supportissexycircle.com NOW TO SIGN UP! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/2019 • 54 minutes, 9 seconds
697: Are You Willing to Do the Work?
Are you willing to do the work? Do you believe in the possibilities? How far are you willing to go to make your dreams a reality? In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I reflect on these questions and what, I believe, separates the dreams from the DOERS on the journey to success. ARE YOU READY TO GO FROM DREAMER TO DOER? Then sign up for my six-month, group-coaching accelerator for women who are ready to launch a business you love, create a life you dream of and joyfully generate income - THE SUPPORT IS SEXY INNER CIRCLE! GO TO supportissexycircle.com now to sign up now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/2019 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
696: How To Tap Into Your Feminine Energy With Confidence Coach And Meditation Guide Danielle Mercurio
Danielle Mercurio is a confidence coach and meditation teacher empowering others to be successful and live meaningful lives. Danielle says she spent a large part of her life trying to “fit in and play it safe. And instead of expanding, it diminished [her] greatness and left [her] feeling boxed in.” Eventually, she left her corporate job to build her own business and live life on her own terms. Through her work, Danielle now brings her full self to the table, and also brings comedy to the self-help space with her one-woman stand-up show, Does This Make Me Look Spiritual? The host of the Curiously Confident podcast, she is known for her captivating storytelling and unfiltered advice. I first met Danielle in 2015 at a mastermind meeting where she gave me a read — literally! Barely knowing me but reading my energy, she told me that I was very tapped into my masculine energy and needed to drop into my feminine. Huh?! I was confused and my ego was bruised — and then it totally made sense. During this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Danielle shares what it means to tap into your feminine energy, and the best ways to — as an ambitious women — be both vulnerable enough and confident enough to embrace that beautiful part of yourself. ARE YOU TIRED OF STRUGGLING TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ALONE? GET SUPPORT TODAY! GO TO supportissexycircle.com and sign up now for my six-month accelerator just for women like you who want to level up your mindset, launch a business you love and joyfully generate income! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/2019 • 38 minutes, 28 seconds
695: Why Mindset Plays an Important Role in Your Success and Your Survival with Cherri Dallas, Founder of Ms. Dallas Knows, Inc.
Cherri Dallas is a real estate investor, who is passionate about helping to increase minority homeownership and empowering the community. Her company, Ms Dallas Knows, hosts homebuyer educational seminars and community events. Cherri, a domestic violence survivor, is also an ambassador for The Still Standing Alliance. This nonprofit organization strives to create a society where violence against women is no longer tolerated. The Still Standing Alliance supports this mission through domestic violence advocacy, awareness, and prevention strategies. As a speaker and coach, Cherri inspires others to use visualization methods to manifest their goals and aspirations, to overcome life's obstacles and to not only survive but thrive, and she’s also writing a book on activating your mindset. On this podcast episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Cherri explains why mindset is key to your success, how visualization guides her life and how to adopt a survivor’s mindset. TIME TO STOP BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS ALL ALONE! LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GROUP COACHING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS JUST LIKE YOU! VISIT supportissexycircle.com now to fill out the application and let's chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/2019 • 42 minutes, 35 seconds
694: Everyday May Not Feel Like a Win, But Everyday Counts
Some days, some weeks, you may not feel like you're winning. You may feel like you weren't the best in that meeting, on that call, at that event -- but that's okay. As I share in this episode, words of wisdom from Wahne Tubman, founder of SoulBalmSisters.com, helped me remember to still count that day if it's one where you showed up and did your best. "Everyday may not feel like a win, but everyday counts!" Are you ready to stop struggling to launch your business or grow your platform all alone? Then join the Support is Sexy Circle, my group coaching program for women entrepreneurs like you! Visit supportissexycircle.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/28/2019 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
693: Kimberly Blackwell, CEO of PMM Agency, Tells How to Go from Side-Hustler to Multimillionaire
It's Throwback Thursday, and on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, you'll hear from Kimberly Blackwell, CEO of the award-winning PMM Agency based in Columbus, Ohio. Kimberly talks about the importance of paying attention to the points of reveal, why you’re only as strong as your network, why those networks should be diverse, how, as a marketer and creator, you have to speak the love language of your audience, and why – when it comes to personal branding — you have to remember that you have a brand with your boss and you have a brand with your bae. Support is Sexy podcast is hosted by media entrepreneur, business coach & connector, Elayne Fluker. The podcast includes interviews with more than 450 inspiring women entrepreneurs around the world! Visit supportissexy.com to hear other powerful conversations! And if you are looking for support as you build and grow your business, checkout the Support is Sexy Circle, where Elayne coaches an intimate group of likeminded women entrepreneurs who support each other I growing their businesses together! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 42 seconds
692: How to Channel Your Anger, Manage Your Emotions and Stress Less with Business Coach and Counselor Margo Geller
If you’ve listened to the Support is Sexy podcast more than…let’s see…twice…then it’s likely that you’ve heard me mention, quote or share a lesson from Margo Geller. Margo is a licensed psychotherapist, business and life coach, and a professional counselor, who helps business owners manage their emotions and stress levels. And, for me, she has been my go-to, trusted business coach for nearly three years. With a combination of actual entrepreneurship experience and a degree in psychology, Margo uses her experience and education to encourage entrepreneurs to identify what’s working and what needs to be improved in their businesses. She then gives actionable techniques for ways to make necessary changes — such as her signature Anger Management/Releasing Tool called “Scribble and Scream.” Margo says that we have difficulties making progress with our goals when we allow our frustrations and fears to get in the way. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Margo shares why it’s important for entrepreneurs to get support, manage your emotions, and stress a whole lot less. HEAR THE STORIES OF MORE THAN 400 WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AT SUPPORTISSEXY.COM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/21/2019 • 58 minutes, 16 seconds
691: How to Leverage the Power of First Impressions with Popup Florist Founder and CEO Kelsie Hayes
After browsing the floral arrangements available at Popup Florist, you will quickly see why fashion and flowers are a perfect combination! Kelsie Hayes, Founder and CEO of Popup Florist, is a former fashion designer, who started her new business as a florist in 2016 with no storefront. Her business strategy consisted of multiple pop-up events in New York City to gain exposure -- and it worked! Today, Kelsie has two Popup Florist stores -- one standalone storefront that she opened in 2018 and one with Neiman Marcus -- and her unique arrangements have garnered a loyal following among recognizable brands, including Facebook, Prada, Covergirl, NIKE and more! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kelsie Hayes shares how she made the transition from the fashion industry to the floral business and why making a great impression should never be underestimated. What you’ll learn: How to leverage your skills to transition to a different industry Why you should never underestimate the power of making a great impression How making smart connections play a big part in building your business LISTEN TO THE STORIES OF OTHER WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AT SUPPORTISSEXY.COM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/20/2019 • 38 minutes, 18 seconds
690: Diversity & Inclusion and the Importance of Reliable Allies with DiversityInc. CEO Carolynn Johnson
Carolynn Johnson, CEO of DiversityInc, is committed to educating companies on the advantages of diversity and inclusion. Since taking the helm in May of 2018, she has been ensuring that the needs of all groups, such as women of color, are having not only a seat at the table and a voice in the room. DiversityInc is an online media outlet that publishes informative news that usually receives little to no attention in mainstream media. DiversityInc also hosts multiple diversity events annually. The announcement of the Top 50 Companies for Diversity is the organization’s signature event. Based on survey data provided by each participating company, DiversityInc determines which companies receive the honor of being recognized for its diversity and inclusion practices. During this podcast episode, Carolynn shares more insight on why diversity is an absolute must for businesses to succeed and the importance of having allies as women. What you’ll learn: How to define diversity, including diversity of thought, gender, etc.Why women entrepreneurs need allies, mentors, sponsors, and advocatesWhat NOT to look for in an ally.Why she started the Women of Color and their Allies Conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/2019 • 56 minutes, 5 seconds
689: Mighty Networks Founder and CEO Gina Bianchini Explains How to Build a Community-Powered Business
Gina Bianchini is the Founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, the highly buzzed-about platform that has many online entrepreneurs switching (or seriously considering the switch) from other ubiquitous platforms like Facebook. Prior to Mighty Networks, Gina co-founded the social platform Ning in 2007 with Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen. A Stanford MBA, who understood how important it was for businesses to nurture the relationships they established with their customers, Gina launched Mighty Networks in 2011 to help businesses build communities around their brands. Today, the company is an online platform that enhances the user experience by conveniently combining community, online learning and social engagement. Gina wants entrepreneurs to see that building a community for their brands isn’t difficult when the right strategy is implemented. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast Gina Bianchini shares how building brand awareness while creating a sense of community is a win-win for businesses and customers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/2019 • 59 minutes, 16 seconds
688: Ok, But What Are Your Intentions?
When I thought about my first meetup event in Atlanta I had plenty of...anxiety. Throwing events is not my specialty, so I can easily fall into a spiral worrying about all the ways to make it "perfect." Fortunately, I had a friend, Tari, who called me on my spiral and reminded me to remember my intentions. I opened up to the idea, what my intention was for how I wanted women who attended to feel, experience and smile as they thought back on the evening. Doing so helped it all come together perfectly. Now, I'm so excited about the first Support is Sexy Meetup that will be hosted on Sunday, Sept. 22nd 6pm-8pm at Nothing Bundt Cakes at 4280 LaVista Road, Tucker, Georgia -- which is owned by Charlie Shabazz, who was episode 335 of the Support is Sexy podcast, and for all the right reasons it's going to be a sweet time! I hope to see you there! But if you're not in town, don't worry! JUST SIGN UP HERE TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORT IS SEXY MEETUPS COMING TO YOUR CITY SOON! JUST GO TO supportissexymeetup.com! See you soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/18/2019 • 12 minutes, 36 seconds
687: Show Me the Money: 7 Rules of Engagement for Money and Pricing for Women
What's your money mindset Is it possible that it's holding you back from getting the money you deserve? On this episode, I share a few recent money mindset conversations I've had with women just over the past few weeks -- including the powerful women who are part of my coaching program, the Support is Sexy Inner Circle -- and I also share seven valuable lessons I've learned on money, pricing, value and self-worth. No judgment in the episode, just a nudge to remind you to check in and to stand in your power! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Support is Sexy Circle Coaching Program Support is Sexy podcast interview with Trey Anthony Eventual Millionaire podcast interview hosted by Jaime Masters Support is Sexy podcast interview with Pia Silva Learn about other inspiring women entrepreneurs at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/12/2019 • 21 minutes, 35 seconds
686: What Every Retailer Needs to Know about Building Customer Relationships with Leigh Sevin, Co-Founder of Endear
According to Leigh Sevin, co-founder of Endear, their innovative, user-friendly tool is a "secret weapon for retailers," allowing them to reinvigorate brick and mortar sales by putting the relationship back into retail. Endear is designed to track consumer spending habits and preferences to help associates deliver better customer service and sales. Because who doesn't love a personal touch?! And if you're a retailer, how could you not love these numbers: Endear works with a range of retail clients including MM.LaFleur, Jarbo and Margaux, who have averaged an 18% increase in stores sales and a 77% increase in frequency of purchase through using the Endear application. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Leigh shares how you can personalize your experiences for your customers and truly tap into your local market if you have a brick and mortar space, and why Leigh says being wrong is amazing. Leigh's top types for retailers to connect with customersHow to leverage consumer insights and personalize experiences.How sales associates can better utilize their downtime in a productive way to reach out customers.How to personalize your customers' shopping experiences Learn more about Leigh Sevin and Endear, plus hundreds of women entrepreneurs around the world by featured on the Support is Sexy podcast by going to supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/2019 • 36 minutes, 46 seconds
685: How 90 Meetings in 90 Days Saved the Business and Strengthened the Resolve of GoViral CEO Belinda Filippelli
What do you do when everyone is telling you to stop focusing on something your heart tells you is right for your business and instead they advise to just focus on money (especially when you really need that money)? What do you do when you can leverage your “difference” as an American living in Prague, but you’ve also had to navigate being considered “different” your whole life? What do you do when you just don’t know what to do? If your Belinda Fillapeli, founder of Prague-based agency GoViral and creator of 90 Meetings in 90 Days, you keep going! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, recorded at Svec (pronounced Svetz) Studios during my monthlong stay in Prague last year while I traveled with Remote Year, Belinda and I go on our very own journey during this wide-ranging conversation. We discuss everything from being an American abroad, building a business abroad, how to reinvent your business, what it means to go viral by way of truly connecting with community, and how to get through those valleys of entrepreneurship. What you’ll learn:The really real about the financial ups and downs of entrepreneurship.The power of something you can still to commit to in the hard timesHow to follow through (no matter what)How to share the hard times of your journey (at the right time) and inspire othersThe secret sauce to business developmentThe importance of bringing an army of women to bring to the table Hear more interviews from more than 450 women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! GO TO SUPPORTISSEXYASTERMIND.COM TO JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND OF WOMEN ENTRERENEURS WHO ARE BUILDING THIER BUSINESSES -- TOGETHER! [Music: “Time Flux” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/4/2019 • 1 hour, 31 minutes, 6 seconds
684: Insider Secrets on How to Level-Up Your LinkedIn Profile with Ty Heath, Global Lead of LinkedIn's B2B Institute
Tyrona Heath, Global Lead of the B2B Institute at LinkedIn and owner of her own B2B Consulting agency -- Spectacled Marketer, is passionate about connecting people to information needed to make intelligent decisions. She delivers educational content to help marketers stay on top of the latest in B2B marketing strategies, and teaches and writes about B2B marketing, inbound marketing strategy, account based marketing, social selling, content marketing as well as leadership, diversity and inclusion. Ty is also the former President of LinkedIn's Black Inclusion Group (BIG) and the Co-Founder of LinkedIn's annual TransformHER conference, where women come together to learn how to navigate personal and professional issues in their lives. In this deep dive workshop that was first presented to members of the Support is Sexy Mastermind, Ty teaches you how to rock your LinkedIn profile and make the most of your connections. You'll learn: Best practices on LinkedInKey components of a solid, standout LinkedIn ProfileWhat to include in your summarySpecial features that help tell your storyHow to position your past experiencesHow to make your profile highly searchableHow to reach out to new connectionsThe best way to follow up with new connectionsWhat's new at LinkedIn, including LinkedIn LiveAn inside view of Ty's own LinkedIn Profile CLICK HERE TO GET FREE DOWNLOADS OF TY'S LINKEDIN PRESENTATION SLIDES SO YOU CAN FOLLOW ALONG OR USE TO LEVEL UP YOUR PROFILE LATER! [Episode Music: “Time Flux” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/3/2019 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 2 seconds
683: How to Cook Up Unique Experiences for Your Customers with Jenn Nicken of The Chef and the Dish
Jenn Nicken was working as a marketing executive at Apple iTunes when her travels inspired her to launch a company that would let people learn to cook from renowned international chefs without ever leaving their kitchens. From this inspiration, The Chef and the Dish was born! By taking a cooking class on The Chef and the Dish, users get connected private, live lessons via Skype with top chefs in Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey, Thailand, and more, who have been featured on Food Network, USA Today, CBS, CNBC World, have worked in Michelin Star restaurants and have Certificates of Excellence from Trip Advisor. For Jenn, it's all about her mission to connect kitchens, share cultural traditions, pass down recipes, and bring the world closer, one meal at a time. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jenn shares how to connect the dots in your career, why customers value experiences over things, defining your marketing message and listening to your customers, and how she's reinventing date night. Learn more about women entrepreneurs from around the world by visiting supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/2/2019 • 41 minutes, 13 seconds
682: Embracing the Both-And in Bulgaria with Yoga Instructor and Marketing Executive Kremena Yordaova
On today's REWIND of the Support is Sexy podcast recorded in Sofia, Bulgaria, yoga instructor and Adidas marketing executive Kremena Yordanova shares the importance of celebrating your failures, how yoga helped her soften up and why she embraces a both-and mindset rather than an either-or mindset when it comes to creating the life and doing the work you love. For more interviews with women entrepreneurs around the world go to supportissexy.com! ARE READY TO GET SUPPORT AND STOP STRUGGLING TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ALL ALONE? THEN JOIN A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE BUILDING THIER BUSINESSES -- TOGETHER! GO TO supportissexymastermind.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/21/2019 • 47 minutes, 1 second
681: 3 Questions to That Will Help You Uncover Your Purpose with Empowerment Coach Jodie Rogers
On today's Support is Sexy podcast REWIND EPISODE -- recorded during my travels in Valencia, Spain, I speak to empowerment coach Jodie Rogers, who consults corporations on building relationships, team building and redefining success. Jodie, who was born near Belfast, Ireland, and relocated to Valencia with her husband, talks about the importance of having the courage to take action and gaining confidence and clarity along the way. Plus, she shares three key questions we should ask ourselves on this journey to uncover our own purpose. For more interviews with women entrepreneurs around the world go to supportissexy.com! ARE READY TO GET SUPPORT AND STOP STRUGGLING TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ALL ALONE? THEN JOIN A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE BUILDING THIER BUSINESSES -- TOGETHER! GO TO supportissexymastermind.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/21/2019 • 58 minutes, 51 seconds
680: How Kate Redding Saw a Gap in Spain's Travel Market and Created Valencia Private Tours
On this REWIND of the Support is Sexy podcast, I take you to a streets cafe in Valencia, Spain, where I interviewed Kate Redding -- owner of Valencia Private Tours. Kate fell in love with Valencia after visiting 20 years ago, got married, and filled a gap in the travel market with her company Valencia Private Tours. And I fell in love with interviewing women entrepreneurs like Kate in person, as this was my first one while traveling to several different countries in 2018! I hope you enjoy! Hear the inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/19/2019 • 21 minutes, 39 seconds
679: A Message about Vision, Commitment and Faith from a Special Guest: My Mom!
This episode makes my eyes water every time I listen to it. I know what a blessing is to have my mom in my life at this stage of my life. I also know a good word is meant to be shared (even if part of the word includes my mother spreading my business in the streets). :) Listen in to our chat during a day filled with running errands and words of wisdom about vision commitment, faith and more. Thanks, Mom! Hear words of wisdom for more than 450 inspiring women on supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/15/2019 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
678: How Hotelier Meryanne Loum Martin Made her Mark with Jnane Tamsna Hotel in Marrakech, Morocco
Today's Support is Sexy REWIND episode was a dream come true. I had he opportunity to speak to Jnane Tamsna hotel owner Meryanne Loum-Martin in the hotel’s garden in Marrakech, Morocco. I read about Meryanne — a visionary of the industry and the first and only Black woman to own a hotel in Morocco — in several publications, including Essence and Black Enterprise — more than a year ago, and I vowed that I would one day interview her. I had no idea, however, that the interview would happen in person and that I would actually do so while staying at her stunning boutique hotel. On this episode, Meryanne shares her inspiring journey from Senegal to France to Marrakech, lessons she learned from the challenges and the triumphs along the way, how she created one of Morocco’s most beloved retreats under immense pressure of a looming deadline, and the incredible plans she has for creating a space where African artists and creatives of the diaspora are celebrated! For more interviews with women entrepreneurs around the world go to supportissexy.com! ARE READY TO GET SUPPORT AND STOP STRUGGLING TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ALL ALONE? THEN JOIN A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE BUILDING THIER BUSINESSES -- TOGETHER! GO TO supportissexymastermind.com to get access to a global network of 400+ women entrepreneurs, exclusive online workshops with experts, lie chats with me and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/14/2019 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 36 seconds
677: Why I FINALLY Decided to Launch Support is Sexy Courses
I've been stalling on launching courses for way too long -- even though developing a best-in-class online learning platform for women entrepreneurs is part of my vision! No more stalling, I'm proud to announce the Support is Sexy Academy, or SiS Academy for short. Please go to sis.academy to check out the courses, and see what I've been up to and how I can help you grow your business! Plus, be sure to give me feedback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/12/2019 • 9 minutes
676: How Brooklyn Native Yvette Gayle Is Creating One of the Greatest Agencies in Johannesburg, South Africa
Today's Support is Sexy REWIND episode was recorded in Johannesburg, South Africa, at the home of Yvette Gayle -- a highly respected, 20+ year former executive of the music industry for companies like Sony, Universal and Interscope Geffen Records, where she worked with artists like Nas and Mary J. Blige. Yvette shares what it means to leave your high-level job, move your family to another country and start anew as an entrepreneur with her luxury candle company, The Sitota Collection, and Africa Creative Agency, which she manages with her husband and represents some of the biggest talents in South Africa. For more interviews with women entrepreneurs around the world go to supportissexy.com! ARE READY TO GET SUPPORT AND STOP STRUGGLING TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS ALL ALONE? THEN JOIN A COMMUNITY OF WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE BUILDING THIER BUSINESSES -- TOGETHER! GO TO supportissexycirle.com to get daily live coaching, exclusive online workshops with experts, your own private library of resources and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/30/2019 • 44 minutes, 46 seconds
675: Take Some Time to Reflect (and Walk Barefoot in the Grass)
This week, I'm in Martha's Vineyard spending high-quality time with my besties for some weeklong girl bonding. While I'm away and take some time to reset during my travels, you'll hear episodes of the podcast from Morocco, Bulgaria, Prague, Cape Town, Spain and more as we highlight women I interviewed while I traveled and lived within 5 different countries last year. It was an experience of a lifetime for me -- no only because of the travel but because I had the opportunity to meet and interview such fascinating women entrepreneurs in different parts of the world. I can't think of a better time to revisit them, and to share some new interviews with you. Enjoy! Want to get DAILY COACHING from me and bond with a circle of sisters who are building their businesses -- together? GO TO supportissexycircle.com now to join s! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/29/2019 • 4 minutes, 50 seconds
674: Why Mommies Make the Best Entrepreneurs with Founding Moms Founder Jill Salzmn
Thanks to Jill Salzman's search of a better way to connect with other mompreneurs in 2010, she created Founding Moms -- which, today, is a global organization of offline meetups and online resources for more than 12,000 mom entrepreneurs to build better businesses. Her weekly masterminds take place in 60+ cities and she has online resources that include video courses, forums, weekly Q&A, business coaching, and more to help moms get down to business. Jill was named one of the Top 50 Women To Watch In Tech, a Top 100 Champion Small Business Influencer and CNNMoney calls her a “Mommy Mogul," while Forbes called The Founding Moms one of the Top 10 Websites for Women Entrepreneurs. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jill -- who also co-hosts the Breaking Down Your Business podcast -- breaks down the three reasons that mommies make the best entrepreneurs, the most common mistakes mompreneurs make and why she says, "Isolation, bad. Support, sexy." We couldn't have said it better ourselves! Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/24/2019 • 44 minutes, 4 seconds
673: 3 Most Common Barriers Between You and Your Goals with Author and Migima CEO Marcia Morgan
Dr. Marcia Morgan is a Criminologist and CEO of Migima -- a woman-run, international criminal justice research, training and consulting firm founded in 1980. Migima specializes in gender and sexual violence issues and dedicated to giving women a voice. Migima has written more than 20 national "gender-responsive" training curricula for staff in prisons and jails on how to support incarcerated women and girls in detention, and they were the original developers of the anatomical dolls used worldwide in 40 countries in interviews with child sexual abuse victims. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Marcia -- who is author of the book, GO! How to Get Going and Achieve your Goals and Dreams at Any Age --- shares the three most common barriers that women face when it comes to their goals and how you can overcome them, how to get over "dream drain," and how to determine if you're a "waiter" or a creator? Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/23/2019 • 54 minutes, 55 seconds
672: The Importance of Recognizing Your Value and Showing Up for Yourself
As generous women, we want to give everything away; as business women we must remember that recognizing our value helps us become better entrepreneurs and better women. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast I share news of how I pushed myself to recognize my value (with help of my coach) and create something that I can offer as a service to my audience rather than giving it all away, as I am prone to do. INTRODUCING The Support is Sexy Circle, a powerful community of women entrepreneurs, who are building meaningful businesses -- together. If you're ready to receive daily coaching from successful women entrepreneurs, create a business that aligns with your purpose and get support that's there for you when things get bumpy, sign up for the Support is Sexy Inner Circle! I hope to have you join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/22/2019 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
671: Whenever Things Don't Go Your Way, Embrace the "Bounce Back"
"No" is a part of the process when you're an entrepreneur. You will have disappointments, or moments when you think it's going to go one way (your way) but it goes in another. You will have times when you feel highs and lows in the same day, and the lows may throw you for a loop. That's okay, as my coach Margo Geller says, "first feel, second solve." And as I share in this episode, after you feel, then solve or assess the situation, embrace the "Bounce Back!" Get inspired by the story of more women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/20/2019 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
670: The Power of Going from "Have to" to "GET TO"
In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how you can relieve the weight of a "have to" by shifting your language to "get to." Instead of thinking about whatever it is as something you "have to" do -- think of it, with gratitude even, as a "get to." Being intentional about your language helps you level up your mindset and shift your perspective to one of hope and optimism. Get inspired the stories of women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/18/2019 • 5 minutes, 1 second
669: How to Develop Atomic Habits (Lessons from James Clear's book "Atomic Habits")
Habits take time and practice -- and nothing reminded me more of this than James Clear's excellent book Atomic Habits. In this episode, I share some of the lessons I've learned just a few chapters in, and challenge you with this question: Who is the woman you have to become to become the woman you want to be? Get inspired by the stories of women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/16/2019 • 0
668: Don't Be Afraid to Skip Chapters
In this episode I share the beauty of realizing that you have the power to "skip a chapter." You don't have to be tied down by something that's not working just because it's what you think you're "supposed" to do. Give yourself to freedom to go where the inspiration leads you. Get even more inspiration from women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/13/2019 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
667: Show Up! No Matter Who's There, Show Up for Yourself
Keep showing up! Even when no one is there. Are you showing up just for others or are you showing up for your vision and yourself? Whether others are watching or not, the Universe sees you and knows that you. Show. Up. Be the example for yourself and for others in your commitment to your vision. Here, I share how a run in the park (and a missing truck) reminded me about the importance of showing up! Get inspired by the true stories of women entrepreneurs at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/2019 • 4 minutes, 22 seconds
666: Pursuing Your Moonshot and Changing the World By Having the Courage to Fail with Kukua Founder Lucrezia Bisignani
Lucrezia Bisignani is a social entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of London-based Kukua, an entertainment and education company founded in 2014 to produce educational content for children in Africa to help battle illiteracy throughout the continent’s 200 million children. Kukua reaches these children through the use of mobile apps, toys, an upcoming TV franchise and Super Sema — Africa’s first animated child heroine. Named in 2019 as Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneurs, Lucrezia and Kukua has developed more than 40 mobile games that kids and families engage with throughout Africa and they’re just getting started! To expand her Super Sema vision globally, Lucrezia recently raised $2.5 million in seed funding for Kukua from Africa’s and Europe’s leading venture capital funds.”If you’re not willing to fail big, you’re not willing to win big.” On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lucrezia shares the importance of daring to dream big and having a moonshot, why you have to push yourself beyond your perceived limits, the power of exposure and opportunities and how to be the “chief learning officer” of your company. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/8/2019 • 51 minutes, 41 seconds
665: Just One More: How Taking That Extra Step Puts You Miles Ahead
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share what I learned from listening to Ed Mylett's podcast about the value of doing just one more. One more rep, one more step, one more minute working on that project not only puts you way ahead of the competition in the long run, it gives you more confidence and a sense of accomplishment than you had the day before. So do it: Just. One. More. Listen to how getting up earlier and committing to my accountability group with the Support is Sexy mastermind was my "just-one-more" moment. Hear more inspiration from women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/8/2019 • 8 minutes, 26 seconds
664: What I've Learned in Three Years of Hosting the Support is Sexy Podcast!
Today we're celebrating three years of the Support is Sexy podcast! Here are three key things I've learned during this journey, which has taken me around the world interviewing women entrepreneurs and sharing their stories -- from Morocco to Spain to Prague and more. Hear more for inspiring women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/4/2019 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
663: Lesley Jane Seymour, Founder of Covey Club and Former Editor-in-Chief of 'More' Magazine, Tells How to Reinvent for Your Second Act
Lesley Jane Seymour is a legendary magazine editor, who has been editor-in-chief of some of the most well-known women's magazines in the world, including Redbook, Marie Claire and most recently More magazine. Full stop. And when More magazine closed up shop and folded in 2016, Lesley opened herself up to what might be next after a long, successful career in media -- an industry that was constantly changing. Enter CoveyClub, of which Lesley is the founder. CoveyClub was created when hundreds of Lesely's loyal readers approached her on her personal social media channels, asking her to create something new for them. 627 followers took a 54-question survey that allowed Lesley to create a roadmap to the CoveyClub offerings. CoveyClub is described as a virtual and IRL (in real life) club platform built by — and for — members and has generosity and “welcomeness” at its heart. All members believe that the more you give, the more you get. Hence the CoveyClub hashtag: #LearnGetConnect. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lesley shares what it's been like to go from longtime employee to entrepreneur, how entrepreneurship pushes you to confront your vulnerabilities, why she was uncomfortable -- at first -- accepting support and what you need to do to reinvent for your next act. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/3/2019 • 57 minutes, 51 seconds
662: How to Set Up an Online Business That Provides Passive Income for You and Value for Your Customers with Mompreneur Stefanie Gass
Stefanie Gass is the host and creator of The Mompreneur Mastermind Show Podcast and Podcast Pro University. As she says, “fueled by iced coffee, oversized lounge clothes, mom buns, and snuggles from her littles… she is a wife and mama on a mission.” Stefanie has six online, self-study courses covering social media marketing, sales, funnels, and podcast creation, and through private coaching she teaches other mompreneurs of online marketing, niche discovery and how to create passive income products. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Stefanie shares her sometimes-bumpy journey from top-level network marketer to creating a business that allows her the freedom and sense of balance she has today, plus how online courses could be the key to passive revenue for your business. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/2/2019 • 58 minutes, 46 seconds
661: Insider Secrets No One Ever Tells You About Startups from Cheryl Contee, Author of 'Mechanical Bull' and CEO of Do Big Things
Traditional startup advice doesn’t always apply to female or minority founders. Nontraditional founders don’t always have the same resources as other entrepreneurs -- but investors, business books, and blogs assume you do. They won’t know you’re the first person to go to college in your family. They won’t know you don’t have access to a “friends and family” funding round. In her new book, Mechanical Bull, serial entrepreneur Cheryl Contee identifies and helps you prepare for those speed bumps. Cheryl Contee is an award-winning CEO and her latest entrepreneurial venture, Do Big Things, brings together a diverse team that uses new narrative and new tech like blockchain, AI, bots and machine learning to make the world a better place for everyone. Previously, Cheryl was the co-founder and CEO of Fission Strategy, which helped the world’s leading non-profits, foundations and social enterprises design digital ecosystems that create change globally. She is also the co-founder of groundbreaking social marketing software Attentive.ly at Blackbaud, the first tech startup with a black female founder on board in history to be acquired by a NASDAQ-traded company. Cheryl not only has receipt, she has unique insight into what it takes, and what women experience, when raising capital for a startup you believe in despite what sometimes clueless, sometimes insensitive investors think. And on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Cheryl shares her journey building her startups and being in the room to pitch her ideas, why pivoting is inevitable and authentic relationships are crucial, and how mechanical bulls tell us a lot about gender inequities. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/1/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
660: Commit, and Then Recommit, and Then Recommit to Recommit to Your Goals
It's that time, mid-year already, when we start to reflect (and probably beat ourselves up) about the things we said we were going to commit to doing at the start of this year but we have yet to even start. It happens. What will separate you from the rest and get you to take the first step is that you have to commit to recommit, and you may have to do that again and again. Stumbling or never starting that goal isn't anything to be ashamed of. What matters is what you're going to do TODAY. Get inspiration from women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/30/2019 • 5 minutes, 1 second
659: How to Build a Global Beauty Brand with Integrity with Longtime Curly Hair Expert and Entrepreneur Ouidad
“It’s not about the money; it’s about the customer.” Ouidad is a name synonymous with curly hair care. 30-plus years ago, however, she was a hairstylist from Beruit, Lebanon, who fought (literally in some cases!) to have people recognize the value and beauty of women with curly hair. In 1984, she became a pioneer in the hair care industry when she opened the first salon in the United States that was exclusively for curly hair. People told her she was crazy, what they didn’t realized was she was determined. Since then, Ouidad has created a trademarked cutting technique for curly air, opened hundreds of salons around the country, and has a line of beloved hair care products that are top-rated by her customers and by many beauty and hair editors. In this Throwback Thursday episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she shares the value of integrity when building your brand and handling your business. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/28/2019 • 42 minutes, 32 seconds
658: 5 Videos You Need to Use in Your Business Today with Inspired Living CEO Keri Murphy
Keri Murphy is the CEO and founder of Inspired Living, where she and her team help entrepreneurs become go-to experts in their field and build influential brands through on-camera training, business strategy, media, and marketing planning. As an international speaker, media expert, and business mentor, Keri is committed to helping you to create and thrive at a business you love and she teaches you how to authentically connect with your clients using video On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Keri shares five types of videos you should have in your business, how to be the confident face of your business and how to wisely make yourself "googleable." Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/25/2019 • 48 minutes, 36 seconds
657: The Lip Expert Sara Happ on How to Make Your Beauty Brand Stand Out By Focusing on Your 'One Thing'
Sara Happ’s mission is simple: “Do one thing. Lips. And do them perfectly.” Back in 2005, after reading “exfoliate lips with a wet washcloth or toothbrush” for the twentieth time, Sara Happ created the first ever Lip Scrub — and since then her beloved eponymous line of lip products have included the first-ever CLAY Lip Mask, the first-ever painless Lip Plumper and her newest launch, the Let’s Glow Lip Illuminator — which is a highlighter specifically for your lips. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sara — who is widely respected and known as “The Lip Expert” — tells about her journey from journalism to the coveted makeup aisles of Sephora and Nordstrom, shares how to add a personal touch when approaching stores about your products and talks about the importance of doing your “one thing” better than anyone else. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/25/2019 • 40 minutes, 57 seconds
656: Accountability is Sexy!
I'm working on the second draft of my upcoming book and... actually I've been stalling working on it and I've decided to heed my own message: Support is sexy! And so is accountability. Stop starting Monday, June 24th at 6:30am EST every morning I'm going to write for 30 minutes on Instagram LIVE (at @supportissexy). If you've got a project you're working on (i.e., that you've been stalling about doing), join me! Let's do this together! (Learn more about inspiring women entrepreneurs and how they get support at supportissexy.com!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/24/2019 • 2 minutes, 10 seconds
655: Leaving a Good Thing and Recognizing Your Worthiness with NY Times Bestselling Author Denene Millner
Denene Millner can, as she says, write her face off! She is the author and co-author of 26 books -- six of which are NewYork Times bestsellers -- and she's written many titles for celebrities you've probably heard of, including Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, which she co-wrote with Steve Harvey, the Taraji P. Henson memoir, Around the Way Girl, and Cookie Johnson’s Believing In Magic. Her novel The Vow (co-authored with Angela Burt-Murray and Mitzi Miller) debuted in 2015 as the Lifetime Television movie, With This Ring, starring Regina P. Hall, Jill Scott, Eve and Gabrielle Union, who was also executive producer. And in the last two years, Denene has launched her own award-winning children's book line, Denene Millner Books! On this Throwback Thursday episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Denene, who lives in Atlanta, is so open – beyond her many accomplishments -- and speaks about recognizing her own worthiness, trusting herself and being real about her feelings, plus the importance of choosing to be happy and whole. Trust, you will be inspired. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/20/2019 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 12 seconds
654: How to Make Volunteerism Part of Your Company's Policy with Orion Associates CEO Rebecca Thomley
Rebecca Thomley is the CEO of Orion Associates, which provides management services for companies primarily in the social services sector. Rebecca manages 14 companies under the Orion umbrella and the organization has made more than $165 million in revenue. Yet Rebecca still makes time for service, and has instituted volunteerism as part of the fabric of the company, with employees getting at least two days off each year for service. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Rebecca shares how volunteering after Hurricane Katrina led her to for Headwaters Relief Organization — which has as many volunteers from inside of Orion to outside of the company — and how to make being of service part of your company policy and culture. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/20/2019 • 36 minutes, 37 seconds
653: 20 Truths for a Happy Heart with "Always and Never" author Lisa Shumate
Lisa Shumate is author of Always and Never -- a series of publications to guide, inspire and encourage young adults as they transition to life on their own terms. The series begins with Always and Never: 20 Truths for a Happy Heart and includes a book and companion journal. Each of the twenty truths revolve around things that matter to all of us --love, trust, forgiveness, faith, gratitude -- whether we're in the early part of our journey or we're well on our way and need a reminder. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lisa, who is also a long-time media executive who mentors young women, shares the key to longevity, how to cope and conquer ever day, and the importance of allowing yourself to learn, unlearn and relearn. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/19/2019 • 44 minutes, 15 seconds
652: How Body Positivity Helped Influencer Loey Lane of Love AnyBody Discover Her Mission and Build An Inclusive Beauty Brand
Loey Lane is the founder of Love AnyBody -- a brand that is on a mission to celebrate women’s bodies at whatever shape, whatever size, and have an honest and open conversation about everyday body concerns that affect us all. With multi-beneficial products targeting real body issues, Love Anybody aims to add a new option to what they call the ‘fix-me’ skincare aisle, and Loey, a body positive influencer is helping to deliver the empowered messaging to be your own #BodyBoss. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Loey -- who has more than half a million followers on Instagram -- shares how to ignore the haters online, taking the brave leap outside of your comfort zone and how to align with partners who understand you and your brand. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/17/2019 • 53 minutes, 59 seconds
651: If Something's Not Working for You, Do Something Different!
Change, as we know, is the only constant. However, so many of us are afraid to do something different, even if what we're currently doing no longer works for us. Are you stuck in a rut or are you settling in it? Are you coping with what no longer serves you when you could be thriving with what supports you in being your best self? If something's not working for you, do something different! Learn more and be inspired by women entrepreneurs around the world by visiting supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/16/2019 • 7 minutes, 6 seconds
650: What You Need to Know BEFORE You Write Your Book with KN Literary Arts CEO Kelly Notaras
kn literary arts is the creation of 20-year publishing veteran Kelly Notaras, who has worked as an editor for major publishers such as HarperCollins, Penguin USA and Hyperion Books. But in 2013, after working on several projects and ghostwriting books for others, Kelly found herself creating a company that pairs people who have a book inside of them with the people who can help them write it and make it a reality. kn literary arts was born — a full-service book studio helping aspiring authors get their books into the world. Today, the company has helped more than 600 authors at many different points on the book journey. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kelly — who is the author of The Book You Were Born to Write — gives us a masterclass of insider tips on what you need to know before you write the book you were born to write. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/12/2019 • 56 minutes, 41 seconds
649: Author and Ex-NFL Wife Angela Marshall on Owning Your Story and Conquering Your Fears
Angela Marshall is a motivational and literary speaker, author, columnist, business owner of In Other Words, By Stone and an ex-NFL wife. Through her story -- and her book, Reality to Rags to Riches: The Story and Life of an Ex-NFL Wife -- she candidly shares her struggles through a lavish-but-sorely-lacking lifestyle that may have been enviable to many, and tells how she had to have the courage to reinvent a life on her own terms. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Angela shares how to conquer your fears, turn your stumbling blocks into stepping stones, face the truth and own your story. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/11/2019 • 44 minutes, 34 seconds
648: How to Overcome Resistance and Commit to Self-Care with The Retreat Costa Rica Owner Diana Stobo
Natural health coach and two-time award-winning writer Diana Stobo has coached thousands of people around the world on health and wellness topics. Her books, Get Naked Fast and Naked Bliss, along with her very own line of supplements, have helped revolutionize the health and wellness world. Diana’s current passion, The Retreat Costa Rica, has been dubbed the “Best Wellness Spa in the Americas” by the World Boutique Awards and the #1 Detox Spa Worldwide by W magazine. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Diana shares the winding road of entrepreneurship, how to overcome resistance, the dark times she had to make it through to make her dream of opening The Retreat Costa Rica a reality and how her resilience rescued her. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/11/2019 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
647: How Entrepreneur Matilda Sandstroem Gives Back with Adventurist Backpacks
During a backpacking trip with her husband, Kelly, Matilda Sandstroem realized that there weren't any backpacks worth the trip, so to speak. They couldn't find the look and functionality to fit their adventurous lifestyle. When Matilda and Kelly traveled to South America and Europe and fed kids along the way, the idea came to them to marry two very important needs they wanted to address -- create a backpack with for people like them and create a way to give back by feeding the hungry. Adventurist Backpack Co. was born. as a minimalist Scandinavian style backpacks, with a cause. For every backpack sold, Adventurist Backpack Co. provides 25 meals to families in need across America, and since their launch in September 2017, they've provided more 65,000 meals to families in need all over the U.S. by working alongside Feeding America, and are currently sold in 40+ retailers in the western U.S. (Urban Outfitters will beginning selling the backpacks in July 2019.) On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Matilda shares how to create a brand for social good, why a social component should be a part of every business and how she leveraged press to help grow her business and forward her mission. Learn more on supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/7/2019 • 39 minutes, 37 seconds
646: Do Not Let Fear, Self-Doubt or Comparison Sit at the Table With You
We all know that comparison is the thief of joy. Got it. But we still do it -- even though we know better. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how a dinner celebrating inspiring women hosted by Twitter in Atlanta stirred up a lot of doubt and fears, because of the comparison, and a blast of self-awareness, because I realized that I was letting those things sit down at the table with me. Be aware of who or what you let sit at the table with you when you're creating something big in the world. Invite joy, gratitude, ambition and intention. Tell the negative they can't sit with you! Get inspired by the stories of women entrepreneurs at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/4/2019 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
645: Apps and Tools to Help Veterans (and Civilians) Overcome Mental Health Disorders with Psychologist Dr. Julie Kinn
Defense Health Agency’s Connected Health Branch is the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) innovative provider of behavioral health technologies, supporting DoD’s goals for increasing access to care, establishing best practices and standards and reducing the stigma associated with seeking mental health services. Defense Health Agency’s Connected Health Branch is led by military psychologists and nationwide experts who understand what service members, veterans, and their families may be going through, and know how to customize automated resources to meet their needs. Our guest today, Dr. Julie Kinn, works with Defense Health Agency’s Connected Health Branch to help develop mobile apps, online resources and podcasts to improve the lives of service members, veterans, and their families. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Kinn shares tools, apps and resources to help military veterans (and civilians) overcome the stigma of mental health disorders and get the support they need. Get resources and learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/3/2019 • 44 minutes, 12 seconds
644: How to Let Go of the Past and Make Your Mark Today with JLove Calderon
In today's Throwback Thursday episode of the Support is Sexy podcast -- which was episode 2, yes, TWO, of the podcast -- we hear from social entrepreneur, activist and media maven JLove Calderon on forgiving yourself of past mistakes and deciding what your story is going to be TODAY. How will you make your mark in the world? Hear from other inspiring women entrepreneurs at supportissexy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/30/2019 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 38 seconds
643: Stop Being the Nice Girl and Start Being the CEO of Your Life with Business Coach Alex Rudnicka
Alex Rudnicka grew up in Warsaw, Poland, and came to the UK at 21, barely speaking English, struggling to find her way. As an entrepreneur , she also struggled to find her footing -- until she decided to stop being the "nice girl" and start being the CEO. Today, Alex is founder of CEO Female Entrepreneur -- a company that helps women stop feeling like a little girl in business and take ownership of being the CEO of their business. They support women entrepreneurs through high level, personalized one-to-one coaching and through online education products, such as courses and other online educational products. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Alex shares why the nice girl struggles as an entrepreneur, how to bounce back from your failures, and how to be confident that whatever skill you need, you can learn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/30/2019 • 51 minutes, 41 seconds
642: How International Event Planner and Luxe Fete Social Founder Natalie Cadet-James is Bringing the Dinner Party Back
After planning upscale events for high-profile figures such as Hillary Clinton and unforgettable weddings in incredible destinations like Tuscany and the Versace Mansion, international event planner and Luxe Fete CEO Nathalie Cadet-James is bringing back the dinner party for everyday folks in a major way. With a new extension of her business, Luxe Fête Social, her company helps consumers host the luxurious in-home dinner party of their dreams without the lift of a finger. No set up, no serving, no cooking, no breakdown – leave the hassle to Luxe Fête Social. Hosts may choose one of six crafted stories (table settings) and watch it come alive through the inclusion of a private chef, innovative menus, butler service, designer table settings, fresh florals, centerpiece décor, personalized name cards and menus, a music playlist and conversation starters. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Nathalie gives insight on what it really takes to run a top-notch event planning company, the key to longevity in the business and the most important part of any event. Plus, why you must come up with creative ways to scale. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/28/2019 • 0
641: Business Coach Sigrun Tells How to Grow your Business to Six Figures in 12 Months!
Originally from Reykjavik, Iceland, Sigrun is on a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship. She is the leading business mentors for female online entrepreneurs in Europe, TEDx speaker, and host of the Sigrun Show podcast. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sigrun chats with us from her office in Switzerland and shares how to counter the negative voices countering your vision, how to develop a process and plan for your business, and how to grow your business to six figures in 12 months. Hear from more women entrepreneurs at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/24/2019 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
640: Genecia Alluora of Soul Rich Woman on Crushing Your Limiting Beliefs
On today's Throwback Thursday, we revisit an episode with Genecia Alluora -- a former Miss Singapore International, a serial entrepreneur — with eight businesses and counting and co-founder of the new women’s empowerment platform Soul Rich Woman, which helps Southeast Asian women launch their businesses and live their dreams. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Genecia speaks powerfully about moving beyond your limiting beliefs, the importance of accepting coaching, how to overcome massive failures and what it truly means to be a Soul Rich Woman. Get inspired by even more women entrepreneurs around the world at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/23/2019 • 46 minutes, 12 seconds
639: Stacy Blackman Tells How to Ace Your MBA App, Build Your Personal Brand and Maximize Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Stacy Blackman is the owner of Stacy Blackman Consulting -- a company that has assisted thousands of clients around the world with their applications to graduate school programs, with a particular speciality in MBA admissions, giving wise, insider advice on how to ace your application. the Blacklight, Stacy's latest company, extends the relationship with these individuals, through a weekly newsletter and content, as well as career services all aimed at helping them succeed in their careers and in life, before, during and after school. On the episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Stacy tells how to play to your strengths and address your weaknesses, her top three tips for building your personal brand and how to stay relevant when you're early in the water in a particular industry. For more visit supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/23/2019 • 38 minutes, 48 seconds
638: How to End a Partnership Without Falling Apart with Attorney Kim Ciesinski
Divorce. It can be difficult, and unfortunately, sometimes it can get ugly. But it doesn't have to be that way. Kim Ciesinski -- co-author of Stress- Free Divorce, Volume 3-- a seasoned lawyer with 25 years experience, is the founder of ADR Law, a law practice devoted to offering a better way for married couples to divorce. Kim's mission is to help couples looking to divorce to consider collaborative practice as an alternative to litigation because it provides extra support and assistance to the whole family. Parties work toward a common goal of restructuring their family instead of fighting each other which leads to a healthier transition. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, longtime attorney Kim speaks to us about collaborative divorce, why ending a relationship doesn't mean destruction but rather re-struction, why collaborative separations work well for entrepreneurs and how to go for win/win rather than a win/lose. Learn more at supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/20/2019 • 34 minutes, 4 seconds
637: 5 Ways to Handle Going Through Changes
Change is constant. Here are a five tips for how to handle change when it comes your way -- because, inevitably, it will come your way. Hear more from Support is Sexy podcast at supportissexy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/20/2019 • 4 minutes, 58 seconds
636: Patricia Moreno of Intensati on Learning to Live the Questions
On our first Throwback Thursday, we hear from Patricia Moreno of Intensati, who was originally episode 26. This is an episode I cite most often when people ask for my "favorite" episode. No favorites, but Patrica's message abut learning to "live the question" is certainly a message that will stay with me for a lifetime. Learn more at supportissexy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/17/2019 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 3 seconds
635: How to Build Wealth, Create Your Dynasty and Plan Your Exit with Wealth Manager Molly Grubb
Molly Grubb, author of Build Your Dynasty and founder of Grubb Wealth Management is a leader with a mission to educate over 1,000 business owners across the nation so that they can gain more control over their personal and professional lives, and find and achieve their true purpose. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Molly talks about why it's important to focus on wealth -- not just revenue -- in your business, and why, no matter what, you gotta have an exit plan. Learn more at supportissexy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/15/2019 • 59 minutes, 14 seconds
634: Dr. Zoe Shaw Tells How to Get Over Superwoman Syndrome and Live Your Best Life
Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, radio show host, life coach, fitness fanatic, a wife and a mom to five children. She is passionate about helping women attain that elusive work/ life/ self/ relationship balance by cultivating healthy minds and bodies. After 15 years in traditional psychotherapy practice, Dr. Zoe jumped off the couch and now helps women using a different modality with a mix of virtual therapy, coaching services and programs designed specifically for women trying to have it all. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Zoe dives deep on why women need to get over Superwoman syndrome, how to recognize it in yourself and why she says, "you are never obligated to be the same person you were yesterday." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/2019 • 54 minutes, 24 seconds
633: How to Change the Fashion Industry One Customer at a Time with Smart Glamour Owner Mallorie Dunn
Created by fashion designer Mallorie Dunn, SmartGlamour is an ethical, customizable clothing line for folks of all shapes and sizes. Launched in February 2014, SmartGlamour was created to address accessibility within the fashion industry (both in size and price, specifically within ethical fashion) while also using our imagery as a tool to help counteract the negative messaging to women, femmes and non-binary folks all throughout fashion- and beauty- related industries. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Mallorie shares the trouble with fashion -- being the largest pollutant after oil, the dangers of fast fashion, what you need to know about those clothing donations you make and how she plans to shift the industry one customer at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/7/2019 • 46 minutes, 15 seconds
632: How Cultural Representation in Product Development Helped Greentop Gifts Founder Jacquelyn Rodgers Launch a Successful Business
When Jacquelyn Rodgers couldn’t find wrapping paper and holiday decor that featured a Santa Claus of color for her son, she sprung into action creating one of her own. And though she already had a full-time job, her passion project quickly turned into a full-time business with the launch of Greentop Gifts. Jacquelyn and her husband want to create a brand where families of color can see themselves reflected while bringing diversity to the holiday deco category via their Clarence Claus product line. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jacquelyn shares how to find a void and be bold enough to fill it, the importance of storytelling for your brand and knowing when it’s time to bring in some support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/3/2019 • 47 minutes, 1 second
631: How to Build a Business with Staying Power with Sales Tax Expert Chanel Christoff Davis
Chanel Christoff Davis is co-founder, President and CEO of Davis Davis & Harmon LLC -Sales Tax Experts. The Dallas, Texas-based firm specializes in Sales Tax- refund recovery, audit defense, and has recovered over $100 Million per year for clients. As President/CEO, Chanel has 17 years of experience in managing client relations and the day-to-day management decisions of the firm. And on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she tells us how she and her husband/co-founder launched their business (much to their own surprise), the important move from government contracts to corporate work and how they have successfully sustained their firm for nearly 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/1/2019 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
630: Insider Tips on How to Build Your Fitness Brand Online with Ashley Chatman of Fit Body by Ashley
Ashley Chatman is an online weight loss coach who helps women get into the best shape of their life with dance fitness through her Fit Body by Ashley brand. With Ashely, you can "Party Off Your Pounds" in a six-week self-paced challenge or in her one-on-one 12-week transformation program. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ashely -- who lost 30 pounds herself by dancing her way through the pain of losing her mother to cancer -- gets real with us about what it takes to run her fitness business and what she wishes she would have done differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/29/2019 • 50 minutes, 14 seconds
629: How to Own Your Space and Protect Your Health with Restaurateur Alyah Horsford-Sidberry of Cove Lounge
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Alyah Horsford-Sidberry -- owner of Harlem's Cove Lounge -- talks about the importance of owning your own real estate as your build your brick and mortar business, which very few entrepreneurs do. But over the last seven years as a restaurateur, Alyah has learned a lot more than what it takes to run a business, she is also more aware than ever about what she needs to do to stay healthy as an entrepreneur, which, again, is something too few entrepreneurs do. In a very candid conversation, Alyah shares the challenges, the lessons and the much-needed mental health days that are all a part of entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/23/2019 • 29 minutes, 17 seconds
628: Don't F It Up! How to Avoid Self-Sabotage When Things Start Going Your Way
When things start going your way, you may be inclined to GET in your own way. Don't fuck it up! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about the dangers of self-sabotage even when things are going RIGHT in our businesses and in our lives. These affirmations will help you stay positive and stay on the right path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/15/2019 • 5 minutes, 31 seconds
627: How to Set Up Your Business So It Keeps Going Even When You Have to Stop
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I ask: When you have to step away from your business for whatever reason, who's there to mind the store? As entrepreneurs we have to think of how to put systems in place so that our businesses keep going even when we have to stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/9/2019 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
626: How to Recommit to What's Working (and Fix What Isn't) in Your Business and Your Life
Sometimes burnout, hitting a plateau or sexy distractions get us away from what's working in our businesses and in our lives. On this episode, I share how I am recommitting to the Support is Sexy podcast, and outline six ways that you can recommit to what matters to you and find the joy in it again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/8/2019 • 20 minutes, 50 seconds
625: Behind the Scenes of Building a Brick and Mortar Business with Meg Sutton of Belle & Union
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Belle & Union stationery shop owner Meg Sutton gives us the real deal on the bumpy road to building a successful brick and mortar business. In an honest interview about the challenges entrepreneurs face, Meg shares why she chose to wholesale her stationery products first, why she decided to open her own shop and the important lessons she has learned throughout the process as she builds her San Antonio, Texas-based business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/1/2019 • 35 minutes, 3 seconds
624: How to Find Your Soul's Purpose and Reinvent at Any Age with Coach and Author Jessica Joines
“The heart is the blueprint for your soul’s purpose.” On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, coach Jessica Joines — author of the book, Dare to Believe — shares how her anxiety and panic attacks while working in advertising were the breaking point for her in making a change and discovering the purpose. The change wasn’t easy, but Jessica says we have to learn to get over our victim conscious and, as her book says, dare to believe as we search for our soul’s purpose. Listen to find out three important lessons to help you discover your purpose and move beyond the limiting beliefs that can hold you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/25/2019 • 44 minutes, 9 seconds
623: How to Find Your Voice and Have Impact with Your Podcast with Ginni Saraswati of Ginni Media
Ready to get insider tips on how to make the most of podcasting as a host of your own show? Then you’ll love the insider tips from Austrailia's award-winning on-air personality Ginni Saraswati. Ginni and her family migrated from Sri Lanka to Australia, and while coming of age there Ginni discovered her voice. Now, through her podcast production company, Ginni Media, she helps others find their voice as well. On this episode, Ginni shares the power of audio, the importance of intention, the future of podcasting, and the three common mistakes most podcasters make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/21/2019 • 50 minutes, 2 seconds
622: How to Make Your Nonprofit Thrive in the Digital Age with PivotGround Founder Sarah Olivieri
PivotGround founder Sarah Olivieri helps nonprofits companies thrive in the digital age by revamping their marketing strategies and introducing them to the company's proprietary ImpactMethod to help break down audacious goals and make them attainable. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sarah speaks to us about discovering your superpower, being brutal in your priorities, the chaos theory and how it applies in business, and how to navigate your next step after your pivot —whether personally or professionally. PLUS, she shares new strategies for digital marketing that you don’t want to miss, and the value of one-to-one in the age of the Internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/19/2019 • 55 minutes, 37 seconds
621: 5 Money Blocks that Stall Your Business (and how to get over them) with Jennifer Longmore of Soul Journeys
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jennifer Longmore, CEO of Soul Journeys, dives into the five major money blocks that keep you from moving forward in your businesses and from finding your true purpose. She not only tells us how to get over those blocks, but she also gives insightful advice on how to stop worrying about what other people think, which keeps you playing small. "We're always going to be too bright for some people," she says. "Give them a pair of sunglasses and continue to shine!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/6/2019 • 59 minutes, 36 seconds
620: Katherine and Nick North on Advocating for Queer Families, Making Marriage Work & Building Businesses that Make a Difference
On this powerful episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, entrepreneurs, queer advocates and married couple Katherine and Nick North speak candidly about their journey, and its many transitions, that allowed them to create a family and businesses that truly reflect who they both are and how they choose to show up in the world. As parents to five children (and one dog!), Katherine is a life coach and founder of DeclareDominion.com and Nick is a brand strategist at NickNorth.co. The two were best friends for years before becoming a couple when Nick, at the time, was a woman and a married mother of four. Later, after divorcing, Nick became a lesbian and began to date Katherine, and later he still realized that he was meant to be the man he is today and eventually made his transition to become a transgender man. Listen and learn how to show up and be most supportive to those in your life who are experiencing their own transitions in whatever way, and how to create a business and a life that reflects who you really are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/5/2019 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 45 seconds
619: Thinkific Co-Founder and COO Miranda Lievers Shares Insider Advice on How to Launch Your Online Course NOW and Find Your Ideal Audience
Have you been thinking about launching on online course since... I don't know... FOREVER... but you always find an excuse to put it off? This episode of the of the Support is Sexy podcast featuring Miranda Lievers -- Co-founder and COO of Thinkific -- is going to help you get over that hump! Miranda is a Vancouver-based entrepreneur devoted to the intersection of small business and technology. As Co-founder & COO of Thinkific, she has helped more than 36,000 business owners earn $100 Million+ with online courses over the last year alone while educating millions of students around the globe. And on this episode, she shares insider tips on why you should launch your course now, how you can ensure its success, the best way to get the word out (i.e., marketing) and the smartest way to price it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/4/2019 • 49 minutes, 55 seconds
618: What Got You Here Won't Get You There!
As 2019 gets into full swing, thinking about how to prioritize, when to bring in positive reinforcement for the things that really matter and what needs to be placed on pause to make space for new ideas, people and opportunities can enter and take my business to the next level! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/4/2019 • 13 minutes, 59 seconds
617: How to Infuse Your Personality Into Your Business and Stay Connected to Your Customers with Kitty Meow Boutique Creator Catherine Hildner
Catherine Hildner is the heart behind Kitty Meow: A Creative Boutique, an online stationary shop featuring beautiful designed paper goods that reflect your many moods: witty, cheeky, charming, sweet or unconventional. As Catherine says, paper goods don’t have to be boring, and she’s determined to bring a little personality to the party! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Catherine — a wife and mom of two — shares how she’s building her business from her home studio, and gives tips on how to make customer service a priority, how to break up with your customer, how to surprise and delight and why having a coach is a power move for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/26/2019 • 44 minutes, 40 seconds
616: How Fashion Bomb Daily Founder Claire Sulmers Built one of Fashion's Best Blogs (and How She Fought to Keep It Alive!)
More than a decade ago, Atlanta, Georgia, native Claire Sulmers set out wth the ambitious dream of creating a space where fashionistas, stylists and fashion lovers of color could see themselves celebrated, represented and acknowledged online at a time when the fashion industry took little to no interest in doing the same. FashionBombDaily.com was born, and today Claire has grown the brand to become a disruptor in the industry, has more than 1.3 million followers on social media, written a book, The Bomb Life, and hosts events around the world. But in May of 2018, a sudden deletion of all of the Fashion Bomb's Instagram accounts cut of the brand's access to its dedicated readers, and sent Claire into survival mode as she and her team worked furiously to restore their accounts. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Claire openly shares what happened to those accounts, how she survived that scary time in her business and the bitter but beneficial lessons she learned about the importance of diversifying your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/25/2019 • 39 minutes, 50 seconds
615: Windy Reflections on Being Alone from the Beach In Puerto Rico
On this episode, recorded on a windy beach in Dorado del Mar, Puerto Rico, I reflect on what it means to spend time alone, why we can choose to be grateful for solitude and why it's important to make space to just be yourself by yourself without any guilt. "The capacity to be alone is the capacity of love."--Osho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/23/2019 • 6 minutes, 37 seconds
614: How to Quiet the Three Voices In Your Head That Are Holding You Back with Beth Weissenberger of Handel Group
Beth Weissenberger doesn't mince words and tells it like it is. So when she says, "maybe it's you," you'll want to listen to find out why. As co-founder of the Handel Group -- which she runs with her sister and business partner Lauren Zander -- and President of HG Corp & HG Sports, Beth coaches corporations on how to have effective communications, raise their organization's consciousness and, as a result, grow their businesses exponentially. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she tells how you can do the same! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/21/2019 • 50 minutes, 2 seconds
613: How Plann CEO Christy Laurence Built a Tech Company That's Going to Change the Way You Post to Instagram
Instead of "doing it for the 'gram" without any kind of plan, Plann CEO Christy Laurence wants to make sure you have the ability to tell a story and be strategic when you're posting about your business or brand on one of social media's most dominant platforms. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, the New Zealand native, who now calls Australia home, talks to us from about how she created a fast-growing tech company (nearly accidentally), why she decided to remain a bootstrapped company and the three common Instagram mistakes you probably make (and how to avoid them)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/20/2019 • 53 minutes, 48 seconds
612: Top 4 Things You Should Do AFTER You've Registered as a Minority & Woman-Owned Business with Business Consultant Jean Kristensen
You've heard over and over again that you should register your business as a minority or woman-owned business. But say you've done that. Now what? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, consultant Jean Kristensen -- whose company, Jean Kristensen Associates, provides small, minority and women-owned businesses with tools and resources designed to increase revenues through the acquisition of contracts with government agencies and large corporations -- tells you the top four things you should know after you've registered your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/19/2019 • 42 minutes, 56 seconds
611: Meryanne Loum-Martin, Owner of Marrakech's Jnane Tamsna Hotel, Talks About Being a Pioneer in Morocco's Hotel Industry
Having a conversation with Jnane Tamsna owner Meryanne Loum-Martin in the hotel's garden in Marrakech, Morocco, was literally a dream come true. I read about Meryanne -- a visionary of the industry and the first and only Black woman to own a hotel in Morocco -- in several publications, including Essence and Black Enterprise -- more than a year ago, and I vowed that I would one day interview her. I had no idea, however, that the interview would happen in person and that I would actually do so while staying at her stunning boutique hotel. (I am so grateful to Carmencita Whonder, Founder of OfWhonder, for making the connection.) On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, recorded at Jnane Tamsna, Meryanne shares her inspiring journey from Senegal to France to Marrakech, lessons she learned from the challenges and the triumphs along the way, how she created one of Morocco's most beloved retreats under immense pressure of a looming deadline, and the incredible plans she has for creating a space where African artists and creatives of the diaspora are celebrated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/19/2019 • 1 hour, 37 minutes, 46 seconds
610: Motivational Comedian Jenn Lederer Tells How Laughter Can Lead to Your Breakthrough
Jenn Lederer knows that laughter heals the soul and comedy can change lives. As a motivational comedian, she travels the world helping entrepreneurs “laugh their way to a breakthrough and learn the best business strategies for moguls while their at it!” On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jenn talks about her winding journey of self-discovery as an entrepreneur, how to tap into your zone of genius, how to laugh your way to your own breakthrough and why she believes that keeping a sense of humor is key to growth, expansion and creative expression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/15/2019 • 35 minutes, 29 seconds
609: How to Rebrand the Family Business with Mother-Daughter Entrepreneurs Audrey Craig and Brenda Cascio of GB Design House
GB Design House was initially founded by Brenda Cascio as Gracious Bridal. While planning her daughter, Audrey's wedding, Brenda was underwhelmed by the lack of intriguing products and design options to match the vision she and her daughter had for custom wedding details. Inspired, she created personalized wedding gifts, accessories and favors herself, and began selling them to clients. Audrey Craig joined the company soon after launching, and in 2010 was named CEO. Over time, the business grew and expanded to events, and today they've worked with corporate clients such as Neiman Marcus, Kendra Scott, Prada, Miu-Miu, lululemon, Titos and Crown Royal, and they've helped celebrity brides such as Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Tara Lipinski and Sabrina Bryan. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Audrey and Brenda share how to know when it's time to rebrand, what steps to take to keep your customers in the loop, how to white label your services and how to work with your loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/14/2019 • 34 minutes, 54 seconds
608: Namastream Co-Founder Sandy Connery on Making Waves in Software Development and Helping Healers Take Their Businesses Online
Sandy Connery is the co-founder of Namastream, an e-learning platform designed for wellness entrepreneurs to help them take their teachings online and quickly create courses and membership sites, which she runs with her business partner, Jeni Barcelos. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sandy gives us an inside view of what it takes to launch a tech company, especially as two women who were previously outside of the technology space, and why she and Jeni decided to bootstrap Namastream and walk away from investors. She also shares why it takes courage to know when it’s time to move on, how to know your next move and how to choose a business partner who shares your vision for the impact you hope to have in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/13/2019 • 53 minutes, 1 second
607: Dr. Debi Silber Shares the 5 Stages of Betrayal and Why Your Greatest Crisis May Be Your Greatest Lesson
Dr. Debi Silber is founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, and she has spent years studying the effects of and solutions for trauma created by intense and personal betrayal. Her research has led her to understand that betrayal can blindside us, lead us to questions everything we believe in, and can leave a devastatingly painful impact on our mind and body. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Debi dives in to the anatomy of common betrayals, how to recognize its symptoms, how deal with the anger, and how we can learn to heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/12/2019 • 54 minutes, 18 seconds
606: How to Show Some Love and Make Kindness a Habit
How can we be more intentional about our commitment to being supportive to those around us? If you're listening to this before Valentine's Day (or whenever you're listening), give some thought to how you might -- even outside of the day that the calendar says so -- show some love and make kindness a habit. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how a recent charity event to raise money to fund research for clinical trials for curing neurofibromatosis (NF) had me running through the streets of Philadelphia in my undies (seriously -- it was the Cupid's Undies Run!) and how it inspired me to rethink how I show up and show love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/11/2019 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
605: Tax Coach Diane Gardner Shares the Most Expensive Tax Mistakes Most Entrepreneurs Make
Diane Gardner is CEO of Adept Business Solutions and has over 30 years’ experience in accounting and income tax preparation. Diane Gardner has a degree in accounting from San Jose State University and is an Enrolled Agent, an Accredited Tax Preparer, a Certified Tax Coach and a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Diane shares something all of us as entrepreneurs need to know -- those expensive mistakes many of us make when it comes to our taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/8/2019 • 42 minutes, 5 seconds
604: How to Discover Your Purpose and Gain Clarity and Confidence with Empowerment Coach Jodie Rogers
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, recorded during my travels in Valencia, Spain, I speak to empowerment Jodie Rogers, who coaches corporations on building relationships, team building and redefining success. Jodie, who was born near Belfast, Ireland, and relocated to Valencia with her husband, talks about the importance of having the courage to take action and gaining confidence and clarity along the way. Plus, she shares three key questions we should ask ourselves on this journey to uncover our own purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/5/2019 • 1 hour, 30 seconds
603: Gravitas Founder/CEO Lisa Sun on Hitting the Pause Button, Trusting Your Circle and Helping Women Own Their Moment
After years of working in corporate America, Lisa Sun was taking a much-needed break while visiting her family in Taiwan and deciding what her next act would be. Luckily for all of us, that next chapter turned out to be her clothing line Gravitas, which is much more than pretty dresses. Through Gravitas, Lisa is on a mission to empower all women to embrace their confidence and own their moment. “When I was 22, my first boss told me I didn’t have gravitas," Lisa says. "She told me to buy a new dress – and every morning look in the mirror and believe in myself. When a woman wears Gravitas, I hope she looks and feels her best self. Because when you love and believe in yourself, anything is possible. Every woman deserves to stand taller and own her moment. Gravitas is the gift of self-confidence.” On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lisa shares her personal journey, how she grew her business and the importance of having a feedback loop you can trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/4/2019 • 47 minutes, 16 seconds
602: BEB Organic Skincare Founder Kim Walls Says When It Comes to Your Brand, It's All About the Mission; It's Never About the Products
More than 20 years ago, while working with preemies, BEB Organic founder and longtime skincare professional, Kim Walls, discovered a need for a skincare line specifically for preemies that delivered the healing power of touch needed for babies with especially sensitive skin. After Walls' extensive research and studies in touch therapy, the idea for BEB Organic came to life: to be a health-filled skincare brand that would serve preemie families by providing education to both parents and healthcare professionals. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kim shares the pull for her to create BEB Organic skincare for what may be considered a small market, and why, when it comes to your brand, it's all about the mission; it's never about the products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/1/2019 • 34 minutes, 14 seconds
601: Speak Up! How My Moment at a Podcasting Conference Landed Me Sponsors
Have you noticed that there are now ads on the Support is Sexy podcast? Want to know how that happened? On this episode I take you behind the curtain to see how I landed sponsors for the podcast by, literally, being brave enough to ask the right question. I also share the lessons I learned in doing so about the importance of speaking up! When the opportunity presents itself, make sure you're prepared to share who you are, what you're up to, what's different about you and how you can use support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/30/2019 • 20 minutes, 40 seconds
600: Celebrating 600 Episodes with Endless Gratitude!
Dropped 600 in two years, what chick workin' as hard as me?! :) Join me as I celebrate 600 wonderful episodes of the Support is Sexy podcast, celebrate all of you as listeners who listen AND take action, and celebrate the more than 350 women entrepreneurs who have appeared on the show and shared their stories! On this episode, I share about the journey and the many things I'm so grateful for along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/28/2019 • 19 minutes, 35 seconds
599: Screenwriter Felicia Pride Gets Real about Hollywood, Writer Problems and How to Make a Creative Comeback
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Felicia Pride -- co-writer and executive producer of the film Really Love shares the importance of having a real relationship with the work, why plan B can make you too comfortable, and how to make a creative comeback and enjoy your second act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/2019 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
598: Keys to Longevity In Business after 30 Years with Marta Mitchell of Marta Mitchell Interior Designs
Marta Mitchell of Marta Mitchell Designs tells how to keep the passion burning for your business even after 30 years and how to know when it's time to reinvent your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/23/2019 • 48 minutes, 30 seconds
597: You Gotta Learn to Let It Go
Why holding on to your dream is holding you back. You gotta learn to let it go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/21/2019 • 6 minutes, 57 seconds
596: 5 Things Women Entrepreneur Need to Know About How to Pivot Your Business with Think Creative Collective Co-Founder Abagail Pumphrey
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Abagail Pumphrey, co-founder of Think Creative Collective, shares the secret to vision casting, the winding journey of creating a sustainable and successful business, and five things every woman entrepreneurs need to know about what it truly takes to pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/15/2019 • 47 minutes, 31 seconds
595: How to Go From Broke Ass to Badass with BLE Digital Co-Founders Kimi Morton and Pua Pakele and Cabot
Kimi Morton and Pua Pakele and Cabot are obsessed with freedom — freedom for themselves and for others. When the two business partners, who met while both working part-time in the fitness industry, finally made the move to focus on their business together, they say it felt like a Thelma-and-Louise moment! It was real! Today, they’re excited to help other entrepreneurs have support while building their business and giving their freedom through programs they offer with their company BLE Digital. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we chat about making that big leap, the power of having a witness to help you with your transition, the role mindset plays in your success and getting serious about what lights you up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/14/2019 • 54 minutes, 31 seconds
594: What To Do When Resistance Has A Hold on You
Writing my upcoming book based on the Support is Sexy concept, which is scheduled to come out later in 2019 (eek!) has been amazingly invigorating and exciting and, real talk: terrifying! And I realize that the closer I get to sending that manuscript in, the bigger the Resistance is. On this episode I talk about the perfectly timed reminder that came courtesy of an old episode of Super Soul Sunday where Oprah Winfrey interviewed author Steven Pressfield, who wrote one of my favorite books, The War of Art. Steven Pressfield shared what it means for us to recognize Resistance (with a capital R) and to know that, when you're attempting to move to the next level or create your great work. Here, I talk about the top five ways I have seen resistance manifest in my own journey of writing this book and how we can can move forward when Resistance gets a hold of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/13/2019 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
593: The Truth about Mental Health, Bipolar Disorder and Self-Care with Psychologist Margena Carter
Psychologist Margena Carter has had a long career of supporting individuals through some of the toughest periods of their lives -- first as a hospice worker, then throughout several mental health facilities, and now as owner of her own private practice, Carter Care Therapeutic Services in Los Angeles, California -- where she oversees a team of therapists. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Margena helps us understand both the nuances and the important insights we need to have about mental illness, as well as some of the dangerous misperceptions and stigma that is attached to it and that she says needs to change so that people feel more at ease asking for support. Plus, why Margena says entrepreneurs, especially, need to incorporate play into their days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/11/2019 • 48 minutes, 38 seconds
592: Why Mindset is THE THING for Building Your Business and Finding Your Magic with Coach Britt Bolnick
What's your magic? And what is the key to finding your magic? And what about your mindset? What role does mindset play in finding your magic, building your business, overcoming your obstacles and handling success. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we get real about the rock-bottom moments of life that helped entrepreneur and coach Britt Bolnick, founder of In Arms Coaching, rediscover her magic and develop her passion for helping other women have a transformation in their lives. Britt shares how you can bounce back from your rock-bottom moments, adjust your mindset and have a magical business and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/9/2019 • 43 minutes, 41 seconds
591: How to Build Maternity Leave Into Your Business Plan with Content Refined Co-Founder Madeleine Lambert
Madeleine Lambert, co-founder of Content Refined, has always known that she wanted to have a family. She was also clear from the beginning that doing so would not stop her from being a successful entrepreneur, and vice versa. So she and her business partner put a plan in place for what running the business and having her family would look like -- including putting maternity leave in the business plan! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Madeleine talks about how to put a process in place so you can keep your business going and your family growing without having to choose either or. For more interviews with inspiring women entrepreneurs, visit supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/8/2019 • 39 minutes, 37 seconds
590: 3 Ways Conflict Can Help You Grow Your Business with HR Professionals Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell
Cornelia Gamlem & Barbara Mitchell are Human Resources veterans who have joined forces to offer management consulting services that help organizations meet their goals through motivated and engaged employees. One way to keep them motivated? The co-authors of four books -- including The Big Book of HR, The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook, The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book and The Manager's Answer Book -- say, make space for conflict. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Cornelia and Barbara share three ways to handle conflict in your business, how to be empathetic without being too emotional and how to keep your employees happy, motivated and productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/7/2019 • 58 minutes, 49 seconds
589: How to Make Speaking a Valuable Part of Your Business with Speaking Coach Alexia Vernone
Alexia Vernon is a transformational speaker and leadership coach for women who is also author of the book Step Into Your Moxie. She says, "Whether I am keynoting a conference, leading a Spotlight speaker coaching program or delivering my Step into Your Moxie® curriculum onsite at an organization, my work is showing entrepreneurs, business leaders, consultants and change makers how to fall (back) in love with their voices, unapologetically speak up and out on stages." But getting to this point of teaching women how to use their own voices was a journey for Alexia -- because she had to learn how to fall in love with her own first, which wasn't always easy. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Alexia shares important insight on how you can fall in love with your voice, create a message that's unique to you and learn how to make speaking a part of your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/4/2019 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 43 seconds
588: How to Prepare Yourself for Growth and Isolation at the Top in Entrepreneurship with Intellect Resources CEO Tiffany Crenshaw
We often hear stories about entrepreneurs who have had to survive and navigate their failures; but for Tiffany Crenshaw, CEO of Intellect Resources, some of her greatest challenges came when her company was experiencing exponential growth. Intellect Resources is a recruiting and staffing firm focused exclusively in the healthcare IT industry, and after experiencing a big boom after the recession, her business hit the Inc 500 list at #39 in 2013, winning the 4th fastest growing woman owned business in North America and more. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Tiffany shares how to prepare yourself for success, why it can be lonely at the top and the importance of pausing and creating space to think about what's next even when you're in the midst of rapid growth. Love This Episode? Please Click Here To Leave Us A Review On Apple Podcasts! [Music: “Time Flux” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/2019 • 47 minutes, 52 seconds
587: How to Trust Your Spirit and Live Your Dreams with Author and Foster Care Advocate Regina Louise
"Spirit, tell me what I need to know." These are the words that Regina Louise has used throughout her life to guide her to know when it was time for her to make a move -- including moments when she had to fight for her life and escape abuse in order to make that move. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Regina shares why it's important to take your dreams to bed with you, to trust where spirit guides you and to pay attention to your intuition. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ABUSE, GET SUPPORT, CALL THE DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE AT 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). DON’T MISS AN EPISODE OF SUPPORT IS SEXY! Click here to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Soundcloud. Love This Episode? Please Click Here To Leave Us A Review On Apple Podcasts! [Music: “Time Flux” by Revolution Void]
1/2/2019 • 52 minutes, 24 seconds
586: Lessons from the Sahara Desert
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast -- recorded as I made my way down the sands of the highest dune in the Sahara Desert in Morocco -- I was reminded of a valuable lesson about the importance of practice. Even in the Sahara, practice makes progress. For more episodes featuring interviews with inspiring women entrepreneurs, visit supportissexy.com. Ready to level up your mindset? Download This FREE MINDSET MEDITATION NOW and take your business and your life to the NEXT LEVEL! DON’T MISS AN EPISODE OF SUPPORT IS SEXY! Click here to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Soundcloud. Love This Episode? Please Click Here To Leave Us A Review On Apple Podcasts! [Music: “Time Flux” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/1/2019 • 2 minutes, 7 seconds
585: How to Level Up Your Mindset in 2019!
It's time to let go of your limiting beliefs, get unstuck and live your most fulfilled life in 2019! This is your year! On this episode, recorded just before I head to the Sahara desert in Morocco, I tell you about a course I'm super excited about for 2019: Level Up Your Mindset! Find out what's in the 8-week course and how we can work together to help you live the life you want in the new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/2018 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
584: Master Your Side Hustle and Stop Asking for Permission with Radio Personality ad Entrepreneur Karen Hunter
In today's Support is Sexy "Rewind," we revisit an episode featuring serial entrepreneur and award-winning journalist and radio personality Karen Hunter. In this episode, Karen shares how to master your side hustle, use your platform for good and never ask for permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/2018 • 41 minutes, 21 seconds
583: How to Successfully Launch Your Business Online as a Spiritpreneur with Destinee Berman
In today's Support is Sexy "Rewind," we revisit an episode featuring online marketer Destinee Berman. In this episode, Destinee shares the way spiritual teachers can launch online, grow their businesses, know their worth and be okay with people walking away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/19/2018 • 42 minutes, 35 seconds
582: Quiet. Listen. Pause. Breathe.
I recorded this episode while hiking through the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. While listen to the water rush over the rocks, I was reminded of how important it is to take a moment to be quiet and listen to what's around you, and during that time, breathe. No matter where you are, you can choose to get quiet, pause and breathe, especially if you're in nature. Until then, enjoy this episode with the sounds of the Atlas Mountains and the river that flows through them.Quiet. Listen. Pause. Breathe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/16/2018 • 1 minute, 40 seconds
581: Rachel Hollis, Author of 'Girl, Wash Your Face,' Tells How to Reinvent, Dare to Dream and Give Up Mommy Guilt
We first caught up with Rachel Hollis in May of 2018, just a few weeks after the release of what would become her New York Times bestselling book, Girl, Wash Your Face -- which is currently reported to have sold more than 2,000,000 copies! Rachel is admired today for her honesty, motivation and authenticity, and for the way she inspires women, and in this "rewind" episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, you'll get to hear how these qualities also play into the business she has created, The Hollis Co. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/2018 • 53 minutes, 20 seconds
580: How to Increase Your Streams of Income with 'Entrepreneurial You' Author Dorie Clark
Dorie Clark has run her own successful marketing and consulting business for more than ten years, is a global speaker, has worked with clients around the world -- including Google, Yale University and the National Park Service, and has eight (yep, eight) streams of income. On this Support is Sexy REWIND of our episode with Dorie which originally aired January 2018, she shares her top strategies from Entrepreneurial You to help you "monetize your expertise, create multiple income streams and th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 56 seconds
579: How to Clear Space for Crunch Time
It's nearing the end of 2018 -- what goals do you want to accomplish before the new year and how are you creating space for those goals? In this episode, I talk about crunch time for my book, which is due in December (yikes!), and creative ways of creating space so you can get things done! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/7/2018 • 5 minutes, 57 seconds
578: We Are Rosie Founder Stephanie Olson on the Importance of Staying Grounded, Saying Yes and the Courage to Know When Your Answer Should Be "No."
When Stephanie Olson became frustrated with the advertising industry, she decided to create an agency of her own. We Are Rosie was born, an agency that strategically pairs advertising professionals and executives and their specialized skills with its clients and is one of the industry's fastest growing agencies. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Stephanie shares what she learned about the importance of staying grounded, saying yes and having the courage to know when to say, "no" as you build your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/3/2018 • 51 minutes, 46 seconds
577: Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All!
Want to know what I've learned from traveling to five countries over the last five months, hosting a podcast five days a week and writing a book (and all the other things) when it comes to "having it all?" SPOILER: Having it all doesn't mean doing it all. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share the mindset, maturity and considerations there are when deciding what's going to pull out in front in your business, where your intention goes and what impact you want to have in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/2018 • 19 minutes, 3 seconds
576: Yvette Gayle of Africa Creative Agency Shares the Realities of Moving Abroad and Building an International Business
Yvette Gayle is a highly respected, 20+ year veteran of the music industry in New York and Los Angeles, having been an executive for brands like Interscope Geffen Records and managed publicity for artists like Diddy and Mary J. Blige. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast recorded at her home in Johannesburg, South Africa, Yvette shares what it means to leave your high-level job, move your family to another country and start anew as an entrepreneur in South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/2018 • 47 minutes, 50 seconds
575: Inkwell Press CEO Tonya Dalton Shares the Secrets to Productivity for Women Entrepreneurs
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Inkwell Press CEO Tonya Dalton shares how learning the systems that would help her maximize her productivity not only changed her business but changed her life. Listen as she shares how you can be your most productive, too, and how to know when it's time to make a painful pivot, and allow yourself to grieve throughout that process. On this episode we discuss: Tonya's 4-part productivity systemHow to use your north start to evaluate productivity.what all entrepreneurs need to know about productivity.3 important categories for your to-do list.Sometimes what you're meant to do looks different than what you think.As your evolving you're growing but there may be some growing pains and grieving throughout the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/2018 • 48 minutes, 21 seconds
574: 5 Ways to Have a Revenue Breakthrough with Marketing Expert Monica Shah
After her first year in business, Monica Shah felt like she had hit rock bottom -- $25,000 in debt, sleeping on friends' couches and confused about why her business wasn't working the way she hoped even though she was working so hard on it. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she shares crucial marketing strategies she had to learn to turn everything around and create the seven-figure business she has today, Revenue Breakthrough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/2018 • 59 minutes, 55 seconds
573: Stand Guard at the Doorway of Your Mind
We don't realize how much what we let into our minds affects our moods, our self image, our actions, and how that manifests in our lives. As an entrepreneur and a creative -- or just as a human being living in this sometimes crazy world -- you have to make sure you stand guard at the doorway of your mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/2018 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
572: How to Ask for Feedback for Your Business
One of the things that I am passionate about is community and what you all need to support you in growing your business and growing personally. Now the only way I can get this, is to ask for your feedback. So today I want to talk a little about how feedback can be helpful in your business and why you should embrace it, even if it makes you uncomfortable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/2018 • 24 minutes, 8 seconds
571: Rap Coalition Founder Wendy Day on How Music Artists Can Make Power Moves (and why Chance the Rapper and Cardi B are So Successful)
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Rap Coalition founder Wendy Day shares three things artists need to have in place to succeed in the success industry, why artists need to have business plans and great entertainment attorneys and breaks down the success of superstars like Chance the Rapper and Cardi B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/13/2018 • 53 minutes, 13 seconds
570: 3 Reasons Working Remotely Makes Sense with Venture with Impact Founder Ann Davis
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Anne Davis, Founder ad CEO of Venture with Impact, shares three reasons why working remotely makes sense (and how to convince your employers of the same), plus, how getting diagnosed with brain cancer saved her and how she changed her health habits (and work habits) following that diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/12/2018 • 48 minutes, 38 seconds
569: Kristen Ley of Thimblepress Tells Makers What You Need To Sell Your Products Wholesale
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kristen Ley -- founder and owner of Thimblepress, which is sold in 1500 stores across the United States -- shares what it takes for you, as a maker, to successfully grow your business, sell your products wholesale, optimize the benefits of retail shows and truly connect with your customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/2018 • 53 minutes, 53 seconds
568: Make Room for Your Feelings
During my first week in Prague, I learned a valuable lesson about moving beyond the micro-aggressions we sometimes face as women and people of color, and the empowering idea of making room for your feelings to help you heal, honor yourself and move forward in a healthy way. REMINDER: Make room for your feelings, and remember to get re-centered by doing the things that bring your joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/2018 • 16 minutes, 20 seconds
567: How to LEVEL-UP Your Mindset!
On this episode, I share how leveling up my mindset helped me change my life, travel the world, and live my dream -- and how YOU can do the same! PLUS: How to work with me for eight weeks to level up your mindset and get a FREE MINDSET MEDITATION that you can use daily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/2018 • 23 minutes, 50 seconds
566: 5 Ways Thrive after Trauma with Author Kate Harvie of 'Believe It and Behave It'
Kate Harvie may have survived a terrible car accident that caused her to have a serious brain injury, but her life was forever changed. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kate — content creator and author of the new book Behave It and Believe It, shares the importance lessons she learned after her traumatic brain injury, five steps for surviving and thriving after any kind trauma, and why she believes that “life doesn’t throw stuff at us, it throws stuff to us.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/2018 • 49 minutes, 31 seconds
565: How to Build a Winning Pack and Thrive in Business with Dog is Good Founder Gila Kurtz
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, in addition to how to build your own winning pack, Gila Kurtz, co-founder and president of Dog is Good, shares with us why discipline is a key to success, the importance of routine and making it non-negotiable, licensing — and how that works in your business and the greatest lesson she learned from her dog (and what I learned from mine!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/29/2018 • 53 minutes, 51 seconds
564: How Sisters in Loss Founder Erica McAfee Created a Safe Community for Women Dealing with Infertility and Child Loss
Erica McAfee, creator of Sisters in Loss — a community that serves as a safe space for Black women to share their experiences, their grief, or whatever they need to and to get support after the loss of a child -- shares her journey after losing her own child, what some women go through when they have their “rainbow children,” the importance of creating a space for support and what it means to create a business that reflects your personal experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/2018 • 40 minutes, 17 seconds
563: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Internalize Your Accomplishments with Career Coach Jes Osrow
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast we hear from Jes Osrow, co-founder and COO of The Rise Journey, A COMPANY THAT AIMS TO… Jes, who has a human resources background, shares three ways to minimize imposter syndrome, the role humility plays in minimizing your ego, the importance of finding the value in your wins and remembering to celebrate them and what you should consider before leaving your full time job — especially as a woman. (Hint: It’s money.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/2018 • 57 minutes, 42 seconds
562: Remembering 'The Color Purple'
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast — recorded on my balcony while I was in Johannesburg, South Africa, and inspired by the cities enchanting Jacaranda trees — I encourage you to remember look for the color in your life. Whether you’re go through a tough time or you’re feeling a bit stuck in the monotony of your normal routine — staying ware and grateful for the color in your life may shift everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/2018 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
561:How to Take A Breath, Give Yourself a Break and Trust Your Intuition with Tatianna "Tarot" Morales
The most unlikely person suggested to Tatianna Morales that she figure out how to take her business as a tarot card reader online. Her dad. Tatianna didn't have any issue believing in the possibilities, but she did have to take some time, experiment, try, fail and learn in order to figure out what worked best for and her business, Tatianna Tarot. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast Tatianna shares how more of us need to give ourselves space to figure things out and trust our intuition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/2018 • 39 minutes, 32 seconds
560: Overcoming Gender Bias, the Goldilocks Dilemma and Self-Limiting Beliefs with Attorney Andie Kramer
Andie Kramer is a long-time attorney, advocate for women, and co-author of the book, Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Andie and I dive deep into what gender bias means for us as women, how it affects the way we view ourselves, what women entrepreneurs need to understand about bias, and "benevolent bias" and how it is seductively evil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/2018 • 43 minutes, 23 seconds
559: Do the Work of Winter
What season are you in for your life? Winter, spring, summer, fall? If you're in your spring or summer -- when things are exciting and hot and flowing, know that winter is coming, and that's okay. Don't fight it. On this episode, I share what I learned from psychologist Kongit Farrell about doing the work of winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/15/2018 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
558: Embracing Both-And Instead of Either-Or with Yoga Instructor and Reebok Marketing Exec Kremena Yordanova
On this episode of the Support is Sexy, recorded in Sofia, Bulgaria, Reebok marketing exec and yoga instructor Kremena Yordanova shares the importance of celebrating your failures, how being a the woman everyone is afraid of at work doesn't make you that much more successful, how yoga helped her soften up and why she embraces a both-and mindset rather than an either-or mindset when it comes to creating the life and doing the work you love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/2018 • 47 minutes, 17 seconds
557: How Ana Pompa Alarcon Rawls is Redefining the Way Women Find Sisterhood with Her Innovative App
FindSisterhood founder Ana Pompa Alarcon Rawls shares how solving a pain point for yourself can lead to your calling to serve others, why creating a safe community for women to share their experiences goes way beyond moms talking about tough days with their kids, and how she hopes to connect a world of women who are there to support each other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/8/2018 • 48 minutes, 48 seconds
556: Run at Your Own Pace
Sharing lessons learned while running my very first half marathon while I am here for the month in Cape Town! The experience was surreal for so many reason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/8/2018 • 4 minutes, 32 seconds
555: Creating a Business and Building a Life Abroad with Kate Redding of Valencia Private Tours
For this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I meet with Kate Redding of Valencia Private Tours at a cafe in Valencia, Spain to discuss how she saw a gap in the travel market and decided to fill it, what it takes to build a business in Valencia, Spain, and establish yourself as a woman entrepreneur in a country where historically women didn't work outside of the home, and what it means to be a mama and a boss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/2018 • 22 minutes, 34 seconds
554: How to Build a "Millennial-Minded" Company and Keeps Employees Coming Back with Double Forte CEO Lee Caraher
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lee Caraher, CEO of Double Forte, explains how she built a millennial-minded company, what the Boomerang Principle is, and the value of ensuring that your employees have a "positive exit" if and when they leave your company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/1/2018 • 56 minutes, 29 seconds
553: 7 Ways Entrepreneurship is A Lot Like Mountain Bike Riding
While in Sofia, Bulgaria, six of us went on an incredibly challenging mountain biking journey for 14.9 miles down the famous Vitosha Mountain that included dips and falls and rocks and mud and climbs and so much more that we didn't know we'd encounter. Such is entrepreneurship, and on this episode, I share seven ways entrepreneurship is a lot like mountain biking and lessons to be learned from the bumpy roads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/2018 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds
552: What It Takes To Succeed Despite Gender Bias, Family History and Impossible Circumstances with YourCapital CEO Saira Suleman
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we hear the powerful journey of Saira Suleman, co-founder and CEO of YourCapital. Saira candidly shares what it took for her to survive as a young woman growing up in Pakistan and overcome the gender bias she faced, and how lengths she had to go to in order get the education she desired in the United States and create a company that empowers individuals to have the financial freedom to live their dreams. Trust, you will be inspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/2018 • 58 minutes, 47 seconds
551: How to Build a Badass Brand and Increase Your Prices with Confidence with Pia Silva of WorstofAll Design
When Pia Silva started her company -- WorstofAll Design -- with her then-boyfriend-now-husband, she says she didn't know what she was doing, especially when it came to pricing. But over time, she learned not only how to price their services, but how to boldly "price her way to freedom." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Pia tells how she went from went from $40,000 in debt to $500, 000 in sales in 12 months, how to boldly price your products and services and how to build your own badass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/24/2018 • 45 minutes, 25 seconds
550: Be of Service to Your Vision; Not to Your Ego
Change happens, and we don't often get to decide when or how, but we do get to decide how will adapt, take care of ourselves, be in integrity with our work and grow as entrepreneurs and as human beings. As I travel the world, learn to manage my business while touring the globe, evolve the podcast and write my very first book for HarperCollins, I come to terms with change and all the ways it will only make me -- and my work -- even better. On this episode I share 7 ways that YOU can adapt to cha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/2018 • 35 minutes, 27 seconds
549: Confidence, Leadership and the Family Business with NasalGuard President Aikta Wahi
For years, Aikta Wahi did not think that she would ever be a part of her family's business, but today, she is the President of NasalGuard, an invention by her father which a topical gel applied around your nasal passages that reduces inhalation of particles as such as pet dander. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Aikta talks about how to create a space of your own in the family business, and how to get over the story that could be holding you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/2018 • 40 minutes, 21 seconds
548: How to Create a Life You Love!
In each and every moment we are co-creating our lives, even if we don't realize it. So when you're in the midst of a moment -- no matter how brief, when things are going right, don't let it pass without acknowledging it (or better yet, capturing it). Here's how... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/18/2018 • 8 minutes, 50 seconds
547: How Will You Challenge Yourself Today?
This breathy episode — recorded during a 6-mile hike up Rila Mountain in Sofia, Bulgaria, so you WILL hear me huffing and puffing — is meant to challenge you to push yourself just a bit more today. Go for it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/16/2018 • 2 minutes, 28 seconds
546: Millennial Business Coach Lena Elkins Tells How to Attract Your Ideal Client (and How To Walk Away from Others)
Through coaching and mentoring, entrepreneur Lena Elkins and her team "help talented and driven millennial creatives translate their mission into multiple 6-figure and 7-figure businesses." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lena talks about how to leap outside of your comfort zone, how to tap into the needs of your audience, and how to determine your ideal client (and how to walk away from the not-so-ideal clients). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/2018 • 49 minutes, 40 seconds
545: How VAWAA Founder Geetika Agrawal Turned Her Passion for Creating Unforgettable Travel Experiences Into a Thriving Business
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Geetika Agrawal, founder of Vacation with An Artist, shares what it means to take that first step toward your vision (when you're not exactly sure it's the right direction), how to launch before you're "ready" and how to iterate as you go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/2018 • 41 minutes, 52 seconds
544: How You Can Use Podcasts to Grow Your Business with Tips from Entrepreneur and Podcaster Michelle Khouri
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast Michelle Khouri -- owner of Creative Powerhouse and host of The Cultured Podcast -- talks about the power of podcasting for your business, the sometimes foggy journey of entrepreneurship and how to let go of your ego as an entrepreneur and be in service of your vision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/10/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 53 seconds
543: Don't Let Them Make You Shrink. Make Them DEAL. WITH. YOU!
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast I share my experiences during my month-long stay in Sofia, Bulgaria, and how an incident of blatant sexual harassment by a man on the street made me more determined than ever NOT to shrink in the face of other people's ignorance. No matter what, make them DEAL. WITH. YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/8/2018 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
542: How To Scale as a Solopreneur and Make More Money in Your Business WITH Strategist Lucy Cantley
As a solopreneur, you may find it difficult to think of ways that you can scale your business -- or you may even think it isn't possible. Strategist / project manager Lucy Cantley is passionate about helping other women entrepreneurs add scalable revenue to their business model through courses, programs, memberships and other revenue-generating activities. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast Lucy shares tips for how to scale and why online courses could be the key to business growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/2018 • 55 minutes, 26 seconds
541: The Power of Resilience, Tenacity and Commitment with Tulsa Real Estate Fund President Johnetta Paye
Today, Johnetta Paye, Esq. is a successful attorney and the President of the Tulsa Real Estate Fund. But a few years ago, Johnetta was a college graduate who had dreams of becoming a lawyer, yet she had been rejected by 25 law schools. Twenty. Five. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Johnetta shares what it means to bounce back, look at your problems differently and seek support along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/4/2018 • 41 minutes, 7 seconds
540: How to Maintain the Culture of Your Business with Tea Drops CEO Sashee Chandran
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we chat with Sashee Chandran, Founder and CEO of Tea Drops -- a company that makes innovative, bagless, dissolvable teas that are organic and ethically sourced, shedding 30% of the waste of traditional tea bag packaging. Sashee came up with the idea for Tea Drops in order to solve her own pain point, and now -- after bootstrapping to build it -- she has raised $2 million in investment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/3/2018 • 51 minutes, 41 seconds
539: Notes to Self - Lessons from Valencia, Spain
I just completed my first full month of travel with Remote Year and had an extraordinary experience living and working in Valencia, Spain. Most important, during a walk on the beach on our last night in the city, I was reminded of the power of taking time to offer a bit of self-love by way of an encouraging note to future yourself -- something I hope you take some time to do after listening to this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/2/2018 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
538: StartUp Health Academy Director Polina Hanin Reveals the Mindset of Successful Entrepreneurs
Polina Hanin has coached more than 250 entrepreneurs. as Academy Director of StartUp Health, a company that is committed to building "a global army of entrepreneurs," particularly in the health space. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Polina shares a very important aspect of success for entrepreneurs -- mindset -- and tells how to know if you need to make a shift, how to determine your moonshot and what it takes build a business that truly has an impact, no matter your field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/30/2018 • 54 minutes, 40 seconds
537: Does Sales Feel "Icky" For You? Sales Expert Kendrick Shope Shares the Secret to Authentic Selling for Women
Kendrick Shope is the creator of Sales School, a leading sales training for women entrepreneurs, and the Authentic Selling® process, shares why women and men sell differently (and why that's okay!), how to get over the "icky" feeling you may have about sales and her top three strategies for authentic selling. Plus, how her "Dr. Dre Formula" can make your sales copy sing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/29/2018 • 51 minutes
536: How Mental Health and Golf All Play an Important Role in Your Success with Fitness Expert Andia WInslow
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we speak to athlete, activist, adventurer and fitness expert Andia Winslow -- who is also a professional golf player and an advocate on women learning to play golf (more on that in the episode!) on why your mental wellness and the amount of time you spend in nature are tied to your success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/28/2018 • 37 minutes, 59 seconds
535: How Entrepreneurs on Fire's Kate Erickson Readied Herself Mentally to Become an Entrepreneur and Build a Multimillion Dollar Business
Entrepreneur Kate Erickson -- chief implementor at 'Entrepreneurs on Fire' and host of 'Kate's Take' podcast shares how learning to own her space, find her voice and tap into her zone of genius helped ready her to build a multimillion dollar business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/27/2018 • 41 minutes, 21 seconds
534: How to Avoid Sexy Distractions - Part 4: Busyness (Which is Really Procrastination and Avoidance)
Being busy doesn't mean you're handling your business. Let's talk about the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/26/2018 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
533: How to Avoid Sexy Distractions - Part 3: Looking Like the Hero of the Day
You know I'm allllll about support around here! That said, I'm also allllll about giving responsibly. And if the reason you're giving support to someone is so that you can feel like the hero, the rock or whatever other term floats your ego, that's not you giving, that's you being distracted. Let's talk about the difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/21/2018 • 4 minutes, 49 seconds
532: How to Avoid Sexy Distractions - Part 2: Money
Unless you're running a non-profit (which, God bless) you are in the business of making money with your business so you can have an incredible impact in the world. So when money comes your way, it may sometimes be difficult to turn it away -- especially when your mind already starts to think of how you could put it to good use. Think: is this what is best for me and my business right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/21/2018 • 14 minutes
531: How to Avoid Sexy Distractions - Part 1: Shiny Opportunities
As an entrepreneur and a creative, it is likely that you want to remain open to new opportunities. But beware of opportunities that are shiny, but not well-suited for you and your vision at this time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/20/2018 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
530: How to Avoid Sexy Distractions - A Series
Distractions. They sure can be sexy. Here's how to recognize them and avoid them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/18/2018 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
529: How to Know If It's Your Product or Your Message That's Not Connecting with Tips from Coach Adria DeCorte
As a Message Clarity Coach, Adria DeCorte helps women coaches and heart-centered business owners uncover the marketing message that lights them up and communicates the value in their work so they can serve more people, scale their business, or start a movement. She also teaches them how to recognize if it's their message or their product or service that's not connecting with their audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/17/2018 • 52 minutes, 6 seconds
528: Trade Show Boot Camp Founder Katie Hunt Shares Everything You Need To Know Before Your Next Trade Show
On this episode of Support is Sexy podcast, Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, shares insider secrets to having a successful trade show appearance, including common mistakes entrepreneurs make, where you should focus (retail vs wholesale) and how to know when to say "no." Plus: Mom guilt. How to deal with it and how to get over it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/16/2018 • 47 minutes, 10 seconds
527: SILK + SONDER Cofounder Meha Agrawal on How to Become Obsessed with the Problem; Not with Your Product
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Meha Agrawal, co-founder of SILK + SONDER, gives us an insider look on what it takes to launch a product, why it's better to "show" than tell, and why you have to obsessed with solving a problem, not just creating a product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/15/2018 • 48 minutes, 41 seconds
526: The Business of Being a Doula with For Your Birth Founders Naima Beckles and Michele Arrieta
Four years ago, Naima Beckles and Michele Arrieta started, For Your Birth, a childbirth consultancy and doula agency that's making the journey to motherhood easier for so many, and that supports doulas on their own journey. They also realized the gap in postpartum support for many mothers within often-marginalized groups. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, the pair discuss the beauty and the business of being a doula and why support for all families needs to expand beyond the delivery room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/13/2018 • 58 minutes, 4 seconds
525: It All Starts with Your Intention
Whatever you're thinking or dreaming about creating in your business or your life right at this very moment, it all starts with intention. On this episode, I share how intention helped lead me to one of the greatest adventures of my life, and how it continues to guide my steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/10/2018 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
524: Insider Secrets to Success for Your Etsy Business with Hello World Paper Co. Founder Kelly Parker Smith
Kelly Parker Smith started Hello World Paper Co. in 2009 on Etsy by designing hand stamped cards. while she was still a full-time, third-grade teacher. Today, Kelly has sold nearly $1 million dollars on Etsy alone and consults other brands on how to share the same success. What was the key to her success? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kelly shares insider tips to growing your business on Etsy, including marketing must-haves, common mistakes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/9/2018 • 44 minutes, 15 seconds
523: Legal Lessons for Bloggers and Online Entrepreneurs from Attorney Jackie Stoughton of Jade & Oak
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, attorney Jackie Stoughton of Jade & Oak shares common oversights online entrepreneurs make when it comes to legal advice, what you need to know about GDPR, and how to protect yourself and your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/8/2018 • 48 minutes, 44 seconds
522: Confidence Coach Amy Smith Tells How to Stand Up for Yourself without Being a _____
Amy E. Smith is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of TheJoyJunkie.com, Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-love. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Amy shares how to set healthy boundaries and stand up for yourself without being a _______, plus, the best way to be a supportive friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/7/2018 • 52 minutes
521: Media Coach Katrina Cravy Shares the Must H.A.V.E. for Nailing Your Next Interview
With more than 20 years of media experience, Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist Katrina Cravy has now started her own company to help entrepreneurs attract the media and train executives to be their best on camera. Her book, On-Air – Insider Secrets to Attract the Media and Get Free Publicity promises to make you think like the media and transform the way you market your business to any audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/6/2018 • 45 minutes, 5 seconds
520: It's Time to Streeeeetch (and Have Faith While Doing It!)
As you continue to grow as an entrepreneur, there are going to be many, many moments where you're faced with the opportunity to really streeeetch and try something that takes you outside of your comfort zone. And if you don't choose to do it, there will be times that you are pushed to do it. Don't fight it, embrace it -- and have faith while you're doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/3/2018 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
519: Why You Need Support Even If You're the "Strong" One
In today's REWIND, we hear a powerful reminder from Miss Jessie's co-founder and CEO Miko Branch, who was originally episode 223 of the Support is Sexy podcast in May 2017. Miko speaks openly about the suicide of her sister and co-founder, Titi Branch, in 2014, and the importance of getting support as "successful women" who seem to have it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/2/2018 • 1 hour, 55 seconds
518: How to Bounce Back from Rock Bottom with Gratitude
In today's REWIND, we hear from comedian and actress Kim Coles -- who was originally episode 295 of the Support is Sexy podcast in August 2017. In this episode, Kim speaks openly about going from television superstar to struggling, financially strained actress, and how she bounced back from a deep depression with the help of intentional gratitude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/1/2018 • 58 minutes, 10 seconds
517: Guard Your Energy
In today's REWIND, author and celebrity doula and birthing expert Latham Thomas -- also known as Glow Maven -- reminds all of us, who are pregnant with new ideas and new beginnings the importance of guarding our energy. Heather was originally featured on episode 302 of the Support is Sexy podcast in September 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/31/2018 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 7 seconds
516: Are You REALLY Stuck?
In today's REWIND, author and serial entrepreneur Heather Havenwood shares a powerful message she received during a low point in her entrepreneurial journey where she felt stuck: You're not a tree; you can move. Sometimes, we're the only obstacle that hold us back from moving on with our lives after a failure or disappointment. So ask yourself: Are you really stuck? Heather was originally featured on episode 356 of the Support is Sexy podcast in November 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/30/2018 • 57 minutes, 33 seconds
515: How to Stand By Your Values and Know Which Opportunities to Let Pass By
In today's REWIND, actress-writer-producer-director-mommy-feminist Reagan Gomez not only talks about how survive in Hollywood without anyone else’s permission, but the importance of knowing your values and which opportunities should get you on the freeway, and which ones shouldn't. (You'll learn exactly what she means when you hear this episode.) Reagan was originally featured on episode 152 of the Support is Sexy podcast in January 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/2018 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds
514: How to Find Your Way as an Entrepreneur When All Seems Lost
In today's REWIND, Harlem's Fashion Row Founder Brandice Daniel openly shares what it's like during those early days of entrepreneurship, when you don't know which way to go and you find yourself -- as she did -- walking aimlessly through the aisles of the local Walmart in tears. (Boy, can I relate!) Brandice originally appeared on episode 108 of the Support is Sexy podcast in November 2016. I hope her story inspires you to keep going today. Clarity could be just around the corner -- in the next aisle. ; Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/26/2018 • 55 minutes, 58 seconds
513: How to Redefine Your Relationships in Love, Career and Business
In today's REWIND, we learn how to go hard and go home with a powerful message about redefining love with author and relationships coach, Charreah K. Jackson -- who was originally episode 123 of the Support is Sexy podcast in December 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/25/2018 • 59 minutes, 21 seconds
512: How to Embrace Your Mess, Live a Big Life and be a Badass Babe
In today's REWIND, we read between the lines with veteran magazine editor and The Big Life author Ann Shoket about how to embrace your mess, live a big life and be a badass babe. (Yep, it's possible!) Ann was originally episode 244 of the Support is Sexy podcast in June 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/24/2018 • 50 minutes, 44 seconds
511: Why You Win By Being Your True Self
In today's REWIND, we get a powerful message from our guest, blogger and NY Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You, Luvvie Ajayi -- who was originally episode 290 of the Support is Sexy podcast in August 2017. In this episode Luvvie shares the power of vision and persistence, and why you win by being your true self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/23/2018 • 45 minutes, 51 seconds
510: How to Know the Important Distinction Between Your Anchors and Your Engines
In today's REWIND, we get a powerful message from our guest, brand strategist and professional speaker Michelle Villalobos-- who was originally episode 321 of the Support is Sexy podcast in November 2017. Michelle shares how the right mentor may completely change your life and the important distinction between your anchors and your engines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/20/2018 • 56 minutes, 39 seconds
509: How to Follow Your Own Path Despite the Expectations of Others
In today's REWIND, we get a powerful message from our guest, award-winning actress and media personality Alex Okoroji -- who was originally episode 321 of the Support is Sexy podcast in October 2017. Alex talks about the power of getting naked, consistently reinventing yourself and going your own way despite the expectations of others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/19/2018 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 47 seconds
508: How to Crush Your Limiting Beliefs
In today's REWIND, we get a powerful reminder from our guest, Former Miss Singapore Genecia Alluora -- Founder of Soul Rich Woman -- who was originally episode 233 of the Support is Sexy podcast. Learn how to crush your limiting beliefs, forgive yourself, and become the woman you are meant to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/18/2018 • 46 minutes, 30 seconds
507: How to Manifest a New Vision for Your Life No Matter What!
In today's REWIND, we get a powerful reminder from our guest, Lucinda Cross-Otti -- President of Activate Worldwide -- who was originally episode 381 of the Support is Sexy podcast in January 2018: You can manifest a new vision for your life no matter your circumstances! It's about mindset, resilience and faith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/18/2018 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
506: When In Doubt, Learn to Live the Question
In today's REWIND, we get a powerful reminder from our guest, Patricia Moreno -- creator of Intensati Workout -- who was originally episode 26 of the Support is Sexy podcast: You must learn to live the question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/16/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 52 seconds
505: Reflect As You Move Forward
On this episode of Support is Sexy, I speak about taking a moment to pause and reflect and look back on lessons learned, and how you're going to course-correct as you move forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/16/2018 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
504: A Masterclass on Traditional Book Publishing with Book Publicist and Agent Dawn Michelle Hardy
"The Literary Lobbyist" Dawn Michelle Hardy has worked in the book publishing industry for more than 10 years as a book publicist with her own agency, Dream Relations PR, and as an agent with Serendipity Literary Agency. On this episode of Support is Sexy podcast, Dawn teaches a masterclass on traditional book publishing, shares what you need to know as an author to write a captivating book proposal, and what the process REALLY looks like from getting your book deal to getting your book on the book shelf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/13/2018 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 57 seconds
503: Behind the Seams of the Fashion Industry with Fashion Consultant Nadiyah Spencer
Nadiyah Spencer is the founder and CEO of Bradshaw Consulting Group, a global fashion consultancy that helps shepherd brands through the production process. On this episode, Nadiyah Spencer talks about how she fell in love with the product development side of fashion, what all fashion designers need to know before they launch a brand, and the importance of knowing how and when to pivot in your career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/12/2018 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
502: Top Tips on How to Give a Great Speech and Have Powerful Conversations with Communications Coach Amber Wright
"Me with words is like Beyonce' on a stage: Pure magic." So explains the expertise and passion of communications coach Amber Wright, founder of Talk to Amber, whose clients include well-known personalities and corporations that want to learn how to effectively deliver their message in a way that connects with their audience. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Amber shares the important distinction between talking and presenting, how to have the right conversations and the power of pr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/10/2018 • 46 minutes, 9 seconds
501: Mozak Founder Jameelah Jordan Shares How to Pivot Until You Pinpoint Your Ideal Customer and Address Their Pain Points
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jameelah Jordan -- founder of the Mozak app for real estate agents -- talks about her journey to discover her ideal customer, how she landed on real estate agents, how to determine what pain point your product or service addresses, and why VCs and angel investors aren't always the right move for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/10/2018 • 40 minutes, 5 seconds
500: It Was All A Dream: Celebrating 500 Episodes of the Support is Sexy Podcast!
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I take it back to the beginning, the start of the dream back in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, when I had the vision and the intention of creating a podcast that highlighted the journeys of women entrepreneurs -- how they started, when they struggled and how they still made it happen. And I share my own journey and lessons learned while creating the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/6/2018 • 23 minutes, 4 seconds
499: Intuitive Coach Carolin Hauser-Carson Tells Why, When It Comes to Your Vibrations, There Are Levels to This
How important is your vibe? Carolin Hauser-Carson, CEO of There Is Enough To Go Around, Inc., says your vibration rules everything. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Carolin -- author of the book, Blossom – Your Sevens Step Journey to Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse and Creating Your Dream Life shares why, when it comes to your vibrations, there are levels to this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/5/2018 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
498: Prepping Business for Corporate Partnerships with Money Coach Dorethia Kelly
In a candid interview with Dorethia Kelly, the money coach and #MoneyChat Founder/CEO opens up about becoming a single mom at age 15, constantly feeling broke and hustling to make ends meet, and the finally discovering the books, resources and information she needed to get her financial life in order, and ultimately to help others do so as well. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dorethia shares why you have to treat your business as if it's the only way you eat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/4/2018 • 57 minutes, 18 seconds
497: How Single and the City Founder Stephanie Johnson Built a Business that Shows Love to the Whole Person
When Stephanie Johnson decided to start her business, Single and the City -- which hosts intimate and enriching events for single individuals in cities around the country -- she knew that she didn't want this to be some ordinary matchmaking service or a night of speed dating. For Stephanie, it was all about creating a business that shows love to the whole person with a combination of coaching and authentic connections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/3/2018 • 29 minutes, 29 seconds
496: Career Coach Susan Peppercorn on How to Ditch Your Inner Critic, Find Your Happiness and Let Go of Perfectionism
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, career coach Susan Peppercorn -- founder of Positive Workplace Partners and author of the new book, Ditch Your Inner Critic at Work -- shares crucial questions we need to ask ourselves to ditch our own inner critic, to find happiness within our work, to navigate conflict, break free of toxic environments and more. Plus, just how important it is to choose your happiness and wellness above all else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/2/2018 • 45 minutes, 19 seconds
495: You Ain't Too Old! (Considerations)
Stop telling yourself that you're too old (or too young) to give your dream a full try! On this episode I share three of the reasons I find that we tell ourselves these lies, and what we're really saying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/29/2018 • 10 minutes, 17 seconds
494: Moving Beyond Failure and Getting Over Fear with Pirouette's CEO Melissa Lorenzo-Herve
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Melissa Lorenzo-Herve, -- CEO of Pirouette clothing line -- talks about the very real sacrifices of building your business on the side, how to get over the fear of going after your dream and moving beyond the idea of wondering, "what if it fails?". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/29/2018 • 38 minutes, 39 seconds
493: How Online Marketer Destinee Berman Helps Spiritual Teachers Launch Their Online Businesses and Know Their Worth
Destinee Berman has more than a decade of experience working in marketing for companies such as Twitter, P&G and Microsoft, but when she made the shift to entrepreneurship -- and decided to help spiritual teachers learn how to take their work online -- Destinee knew she had found her calling. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Destinee shares the common marketing mistakes spiritual teachers make, how to nurture your audience pre-launch and why discounts are not an option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/27/2018 • 42 minutes, 13 seconds
492: How to Surprise and Delight Customers and Leave a Lasting Impression with InkPact CEO Charlotte Pearce
Charlotte Pearce is founder and CEO of the innovative company, InkPact, which blends the personal touch of handwritten notes with technology that allows you to reach out and delight customers, clients and contacts at scale. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Charlotte talks about how she blended the personal touch with technology, the importance of surprise and delight for your customers, how to create a win-win-win and how pushing yourself just two millimeters more can lead to your succes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/27/2018 • 49 minutes, 42 seconds
491: How Listening to Your Customer Can Help You 10x Your Business with BoxFox Co-Founder Sabena Suri
On this episode of the Support of the Sexy, Sabena talks about taking risks, transitions into entrepreneurship and getting clear on your marketing and messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/25/2018 • 46 minutes, 3 seconds
490: Do Not Let Fear Force You to Forget Your Greatness
Fear will have you forget your greatness. Don't allow it. Surround yourself with people who remind you of the light that exists inside of you -- and who push you to shine bright, always. Shine bright, always. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/25/2018 • 5 minutes, 2 seconds
489: How to Nurture the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Your Kids with Step Stool Chef Co-Founder Toria Frederick
Toria Frederick owns her own marketing consulting firm and has a culinary business for kids with her 10-year-old son, called Step Stool Chef. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we discuss nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit in your children, how to do what YOU'RE good at (and let go of the rest) and why Toria decided to start her business in the midst of a crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/21/2018 • 51 minutes, 48 seconds
488: What Women Entrepreneurs Need to Understand about AI and Investing in Your Financial Future with qPlum CEO Mansi Singhal
Mansi Singhal is the co-founder of the AI-driven asset management firm, qplum, which provides holistic financial planning and positions itself as "AI-powered investing with human-powered support." Mansi is the co-founder of qplum, which today has more than $55 million under management. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we discuss making brave decisions, shaking up your industry, what we need to know about AI and our the future of the workforce, and why women must be financially independe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/20/2018 • 48 minutes, 15 seconds
487: How to Negotiate from a Space of Power and Know When to Walk Away with Cultural Strategist Ebony Golden
EBONY GOLDEN, founder and CEO of Betty's Daughter Arts Collaborative, LLC, remembers the breakthrough moment for her business, when she aligned with a major arts and culture organization and the position it put her in to be able to place generosity at the center of her own business. Here Ebony talks about how generosity can be a game changer in your business, how to lean into new experiences even when you're afraid and why you should never say "yes" at the negotiation table. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/19/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 59 seconds
486: How to Know Your Worth, Charge Based on Value and Trust that You're More Than Enough with Abundance Coach Benir Pierre
From babysitting to hair braiding -- Seattle native Benir Pierre always loved the idea of making her own money. Although quiet as a little girl, Benir began to fully show up when she went away to college at Howard. Today, as an Intuitive Coach, Benir teaches other women how to show up, find their voice and embrace abundance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/18/2018 • 55 minutes, 25 seconds
485: Everything Happens for a Reason
Everything happens for a reason. In the thick of it, this may be hard to see. Here's how to reflect, connect the dots and move forward with new intention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/18/2018 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
484: How to Find Your Voice, Walk in Your Purpose and Create Inclusive Work with Children's Book Publisher Tola Okogwu
Author Tola Okogwu shares how she and her husband made sacrifices that allowed them both to do work they love, and how her love of writing led her to her purpose: creating children’s books that feature diverse characters and storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/14/2018 • 54 minutes, 42 seconds
483: Attorney Art Steele on How to Make Legal Easy for Entrepreneurs and Protect Your Business
Art Steele is the president of her own law firm, Law Office of Art Steele, host of the popular podcast, Legal-EASE for Entrepreneurs and she gets to be of service to entrepreneurs and small business owners who need her support. Listen as she talks about the three people you must have on your list as an entrepreneur and why legal advice is crucial from the very start of your business, plus the candid truth about how it's not easy to leave the "big job" and be an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/13/2018 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 10 seconds
482: Want to Go After Those Million Dollar Contracts? Angel Livas Shares Why You Should Consider Government Agencies
Want to know how to get those multi-million dollar contracts? For DC Media Connection President and CEO Angel Livas, collaboration is key, especially for women-owned businesses. On this episode of Support is Sexy, Angel shares insightful advice for why you should consider working with government agencies and how you need to prep your business to make sure you're ready to go when the opportunities (and the RFPs) become available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/12/2018 • 48 minutes, 4 seconds
481: How to Make Authentic Connections with Influencers with Marketing Specialist Cloris Kylie
Marketing specialist Cloris Kylie has news for you: There's much more to being an influencer than how many followers you have. In fact, Cloris teaches her clients how to connect with influencers -- which may be even more impactful for your business -- rather than figure out how to be one. Learn the three mistakes entrepreneurs commonly make when reaching out to influencers and smart tips for ways you can show up to support them and their audiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/11/2018 • 41 minutes, 12 seconds
480: It's Always Toughest Just Before You Cross The Finish Line
Know that whatever challenges you may be experiencing, whatever it is that's making you want to quit right now, it is probably appearing in your business or in your life because you're close to the finish line. Don't give up! Dig deep! Keep going! Get support! You're almost there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/10/2018 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
479: How to Bounce Back and Change Your Story with Author Rachel Osinaike of Women Empowering Project
Let's face it, in business, as in life, there will be times when we simply have to take the "L." Some may view it as a loss, but why not reframe it and view it as a LESSON. This is what social entrepreneur Rachel Osinaike -- author of the new book, Bounce Back: Turning Trials into Triumphs -- teaches other women how to do as they embrace where they are in the moment, know that they can bounce back from mistakes of the past and learn to change their story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/7/2018 • 40 minutes, 51 seconds
478: Get Over "I Got This" and Learn to Say "I Need Help."
After hearing news of the passing of fashion designer Kate Spade, I had to record this episode to make sure you know one thing: You are not alone. Never forget that. You are not alone. There are MANY ways that you can get support, so do not give up. You are not alone. SOME RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU: National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 (TALK) International Help Line: To come. (We've reached out for this resource.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/6/2018 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
477: Everything You Never Knew about Self-Publishing Your Book from Life-Changing Books CEO Tressa Azarel Smallwood
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Tressa Azarel Smallwood -- founder of Life Changing Books, who has consulted more than 2000 authors -- she shares the ins and outs of self-publishing, common mistakes most authors make, and how to go after your business idea even when nobody believes in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/5/2018 • 50 minutes, 16 seconds
476: How Shoptiques.com Founder Olga Vidisheva Brings Boutiques to the Masses and Supports Small Businesses
Shoptiques.com, where Olga Vidisheva is founder and CEO, started out with 25 boutiques, has more than 6500 boutiques and millions of customers, and Olga remains committed to helping these small businesses thrive in new ways. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Olga shares her winding journey, her steadfast mission, and why weighing your options and going with your gut is the way to survive as an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/4/2018 • 45 minutes, 44 seconds
475: Daily Challenge #5: Give Yourself a Break Today!
On today's episode, I challenge you to show yourself a little bit of grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/1/2018 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
474: Daily Challenge #4: Love Up On Yourself Today!
On today's episode, I challenge you love up on YOURSELF! There are things that we beat ourselves up for, ways that we demean ourselves and a manner that we speak to ourselves that we would never use to speak to someone else. Even if you're not having these harsh thoughts out loud, they're just as powerful if you're thinking them. So today I challenge you to write down 10 (yes, TEN) things that you love about yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/31/2018 • 4 minutes, 52 seconds
473: Daily Challenge #3: Do Something That Scares You Today!
For your daily challenge on today's episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I challenge you to do something that scares you. Only you know what that something is. So look at yourself in the mirror and decide, today is the day. Then take that first step. Not fearless, but brave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/30/2018 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
472: Daily Challenge #2: Support a Woman Entrepreneur Today!
On today's episode, I challenge you be more intentional (and responsible) about offering support to other women! Overall, are you being intentional about who you way you want to be, what you say you want to do and what you say you hope to have? Be, do, have with intention. This challenge includes a tip for how to do so when it comes to support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/29/2018 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
471: Daily Challenge #1: Let Go of the Things That No Longer Serve You
This week, I'm going to propose a daily challenge for you each day with the intention of nudging you outside of your comfort zone and a little closer to your breakthrough. On today's episode I challenge you to let go of the things that no longer serve you -- in your business and in your life -- whether that's a physical product, a behavior, a belief or a bad habit. Let that thing go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/28/2018 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
470: What Is Your Archetype as an Entrepreneur?
On this episode, I challenge you to reflect on a question posed to us by Mary Shores, author of Conscious Communications, who was featured on episode 466 of the Support is Sexy podcast: What is your archetype? And what qualities that you admire in that individual may already exist in you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/25/2018 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
469: Learn Why Your Hustle and Grind Could Be Making You Sick from Wellness Expert and Business Advisor Amina AlTai Tells
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, wellness expert and business advisor Amina AlTai shares what it means to be "entreprenourished," why a healthy you equals a healthy bottom line, and why sometimes getting well means letting some things go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/24/2018 • 39 minutes, 47 seconds
468: Financial Wealth Being Founder Jennifer Faherty on Knowing Your Worth and Healing Your Relationship with Money
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jennifer Faherty -- founder of Financial Wealth Being -- shares how you can take a holistic approach to your relationship with money, an exercise you can do to change your thinking about money and smart tips for how you can determine your prices in your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/23/2018 • 48 minutes, 15 seconds
467: The Real Reason Your Business Will Never Reach $1 Million (Real Talk from Executive Coach Monica McCoy)
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Monica shares the roadblocks women entrepreneurs come up against -- and some that we even create for ourselves -- that stop us from reaching those million-dollar milestones, and how to pivot and embrace the idea of changing up your plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/22/2018 • 56 minutes, 30 seconds
466: Conscious Communications' Author Mary Shores on Empowered Storytelling, Staying Connected and Knowing Your "Core Four"
Mary Shores has spent over a decade teaching businesses and individuals how to identify their goals, create new ways of thinking, and take action to create meaningful results. Listen today and get motivated to take action and move forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/21/2018 • 49 minutes, 26 seconds
465: You Are Worthy of the Life You Envision!
When it comes to your vision, better believe it! YOU are worthy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/20/2018 • 7 minutes
464: Top Tips for Leveraging LinkedIn and Landing Your Ideal Client with Blissful Prospecting Co-Founder Sara Bay
Sarah Bay who is the co-founder of Bliss prospecting and Sarah talks to us about what prospecting means, why it’s important to your business. Her company which she co-founded with her husband focuses on small businesses. So, she really gives insight on the ways that we can look at prospecting, how we can identify our ideal clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/17/2018 • 44 minutes, 10 seconds
463: Fitlosophy Founder Angela Mader on Starting Small, Looking Big, Launching Your Products and Building Your Brand
Fitlosophy's founder, Angela Mader, shares how she created the company's flagship product, Fitbook™, and subsequent line of products and programs, to promote embracing a healthy lifestyle. She gives great insights building your brand and how being small does not mean you can’t look big! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/16/2018 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
462: Fall Back: Therapist Kongit Farrell Tells Why Successful Women Should Learn to Lean OUT
Kongit is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA – 97773) and her therapeutic approach is eclectic, but firmly rooted in CBT, Narrative and Solution-Focused methodologies. She is an EMDR therapist and is completing advanced course work in Sex Therapy at The Buehler Institute of Orange County. Kongit is the Founder of the Inspired Journey Counseling Center in Downtown Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/15/2018 • 55 minutes, 15 seconds
461: S.P.A.R.K Founder and CEO Rachel Rosen on the Value of Courageous Leadership, Inclusive Conversations and Vulnerability in Entrepreneurship
Rachel has spent several years of learning, coaching, and facilitating experiences on leadership development, organizational development, and racial equity. She believes all leaders have the capacity to catalyze and sustain positive change. She created a program that allows you to learn at your own pace, a program that makes complex topics approachable, and a program that propels my goals forward with intentional support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/14/2018 • 54 minutes, 18 seconds
460: How to be an Unapologetically Ambitious Woman
On this episode of Support is Sexy, I share instances of "ambition shaming" that women often come against as entrepreneurs, as career women, as moms, and simply as women who refuse to shrink in order to make everyone else in the room feel comfortable. It's time to step into your power and proclaim yourself as unapologetically ambitious! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/14/2018 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
459: Communications Expert Ellie Hearne Gives the Scoop on Understanding Personalities, Learning to Listen and Treating Business as Personal
Ellie Hearne started Pencil or Ink after spending 10+ years helping people communicate. As a coach, content expert, and facilitator, she has seen firsthand the impact good communication has on businesses, individuals, and teams. Listen as we discuss the importance of communication, being a good listener and respecting people’s time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/10/2018 • 51 minutes, 22 seconds
458: Doula Anjelica Malone on Being a Healthy Mom, Raising a Healthy Child and Nurturing Your Ambition -- Before and After Childbirth
Anjelica Malone is a doula and a perinatal wellness expert and she shares ways that we can make sure that we have our own voice that we're standing up for ourselves during pregnancy and certainly after pregnancy. This episode is for you if you want to learn how to use your own voice whether pregnant or not. How you can be an advocate for yourself and how can you be an advocate for someone else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/9/2018 • 40 minutes, 46 seconds
457: Coach Erin Summ Gives Tips on How To Overcome Your Shyness, Gain Confidence and Be a Successful Introvert (Yes, It's Possible)
Erin Summ is a Confidence Coach and she shares with us how confidence can be learned. This episode is for you if you're having struggles with getting out there and being a confident entrepreneur. You'll find new ways to gain confidence and learn how to be a successful introvert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/2018 • 42 minutes, 28 seconds
456: Remote Year VP Trish Kennelly Shares the Benefits of Embracing Travel, Adventure and Life Outside of Your Comfort Zone
You don't have to choose between work and travel. You can do both! Trish Kennelly, VP of Experience for Remote Year, a business where they arrange all travel, accommodations, and co-working spaces, so you can stay productive while working abroad. Find out more about stretching outside your comfort zone. Grow personally and professionally in each city you visit through immersive cultural experiences and professional exposure opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/7/2018 • 52 minutes, 59 seconds
455: Build Your Tribe
A weekend spent with my girls, who have been my dearest friends for more than 20 years, served as a valuable reminder to me about the importance of tribe -- those people who are in your life and a part of your team personally and professionally. In this episode I share the importance of building your tribe. Because YOU deserve support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/7/2018 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
454: A Lap is a Lap: Let Go of the How
A lap is a lap. That's what I learned in my final adult swimming lesson when a mental block kept me from completing the front stroke from one end of the pool from the other. I was caught up on what it had to look like, and how I was going to accomplish that goal. Once I let go of the HOW, I had a breakthrough, one that serves as a powerful reminder in today's episode: A lap is a lap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/5/2018 • 8 minutes, 33 seconds
453: ‘Girl, Wash Your Face’ Author Rachel Hollis On Building An Authentic Brand And Being Your Beautiful, Messy Self
Rachel Hollis speaks to women about how to get over these fears of who we think we are supposed to be as opposed to being who we're meant to be. IN THIS EPISODE: Overcoming fears that are holding us back from becoming the person we were meant to be Learn more about the business of her website TheChicSite.com Content creation and the business of blogging Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/2/2018 • 54 minutes, 43 seconds
452: Is Complaining Sabotaging Your Life? Cianna Stewart of the No Complaints Project Tells You How to Shift Your Narrative
Cianna Stewart started the no complaining project from her own desire to stop complaining. Cianna Stewart realized just how much she was complaining and just how much it was affecting her so she created a movement called the no complaint project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/1/2018 • 52 minutes, 8 seconds
451: Mother of Five Christina Garrett on Running a Momathon, Building a Community and Raising Your Family Your Way
Christina Garrett is the founder of running a momathon which is all about bringing together a community of moms and supporting them. In this episode: How to manage your household and make it all work for you The importance of having a vision for yourself and your family How you have to reverse engineer your success. Shaking off the superwoman notion How to stay prayed up and ready Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/30/2018 • 46 minutes, 16 seconds
450: Swimming Lessons - How Do You Show Up?
This week, I share an important lesson I learned during my adult swimming class about the importance of showing up consistently, being open, deciding what matters and learning how to breathe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/27/2018 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
449: Innovation Thursdays with NY Times Bestselling Author Denene Millner
There are just a handful of women whom I consider my modern-day writer sheroes. NY Times bestselling author and entrepreneur Denene Millner is one of them. If you're in Atlanta on Thursday, April 26th, 2018, come out to the headquarters of Digital Undivided at 6:30PM for a fireside chat where I will get to ask Denene -- who was also episode SIX of the Support is Sexy podcast -- all my writer questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/26/2018 • 5 minutes, 45 seconds
448: Adrienne Nicole Shares Why You MUST Register as a Woman or Minority Owned Business
Listen to Adrienne Lynch her share her story on building her successful company and why it is important to register your business as a minority or woman owned business. Adrienne Nicole Productions is a full-service video production company that provides engaging videography and photography content for clients looking to increase their visibility. They shoot, edit, produce, direct, create motion graphics, animation, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/25/2018 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
447: How Biz of Baking Founder Michelle Green Helps Transform Cake Ladies into Boss Ladies in Business
Michelle Green, CEO of Biz of Baking, shares her journey of following her passion, building her business and helping food entrepreneurs find sweet success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/24/2018 • 58 minutes, 51 seconds
446: How to Bankroll Your Brilliance and Create Multiple Income Streams with Business Strategist Nicole Roberts Jones
In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Nicole Roberts Jones -- CEO of the Fierce Factor Lab -- shares how women entrepreneurs (and career women, too!) can bankroll their brilliance, step into their power, create multiple streams of income and live lives they love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/23/2018 • 47 minutes, 9 seconds
445: Building Your Team (Part 5): How to Let Go of the Reins and Let Your Team Shine
As we wrap our weeklong series on "Building Your Team," we close with chatting about a part of the process that may be them most difficult for some of us -- especially if we were a solopreneur who was, pretty much, running the business and doing everything by ourselves the past couple of years. That point of the process when you have to let go of the reins and move out of the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/20/2018 • 6 minutes, 14 seconds
444: Building Your Team (Part 4): How to On-Board Your Team
We're continuing our series on "Building Your Team." Now that you've chosen your ideal teammates, let's talk about on-boarding -- the process, the documents and the tools that may be helpful in setting you and your team up for success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/19/2018 • 14 minutes, 24 seconds
443: Building Your Team (Part 3): How to Find Your Ideal Candidate for Hire
As we continue our series on "Building Your Team," we chat about questions to ask yourself when thinking about finding your ideal candidate to bring on-board in your business. Not perfect, but, yes, ideal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/18/2018 • 16 minutes, 51 seconds
442: Building Your Team (Part 2): Where Do You Need Support Most?
On this episode, we continue our series on Building Your Team and get real about areas in your business where you need support the most. What are the tasks that you're holding on to that you really don't need to do? Where are you saying "yes" when you should be saying "no" and delegating in order to grow your business? The exercise on this episode will help you decide where to bring in the support you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/17/2018 • 15 minutes, 29 seconds
441: Building Your Team (Part 1): Reverse Engineering Your Vision
Your business is growing and you're at the point where you want to build your team. But where do you start? In this episode I share some of the questions I used to reverse engineer my vision for my company and how that helped me start to build a team to support me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/16/2018 • 13 minutes, 35 seconds
440: Stand in Your Light
It's time to stop playing small and hiding in the shadows in your business, your career, your relationship, your personal life. Stand in your light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/13/2018 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
439: The Truth about Writer's Block and What's Really Stopping Your from Being Your Most Creative with Coach Kristin Iris
On this episode of Support is Sexy, creativity coach and mentor Kristin Iris challenges all of the excuses many of us, as writers, lean on when we're having resistance with being our most creative selves. Kristin -- a writer herself, who takes a pull-no-punches approach to pushing creatives to stretch and complete the work they set out to create -- talks about how to get out of your head (and out of your own way), how to stop playing small and the truth about writer's block and what is really blocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/11/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 39 seconds
438: Teaching Your Kids Work Ethic, Grit, Empathy and Entrepreneurship with How to Raise a Maverick Founder Emily Gaudreau
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Emily Gaudreau talks about teaching your kids work ethic, grit, empathy and curiosity, being a maverick parent and showing them powerful examples of entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/10/2018 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 10 seconds
437: How Travel Lover Nicole Brewer Made Globetrotting Her Business with iluv2globetrot.com
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Nicole Brewer shares how she and her friend/business partner, who is also a travel lover, decided to launch their new business, iluv2globetrot.com, in order to support their travel community, how she gained coverage for the business on major sites such as BBC Travel and National Geographic, and what brands look for when working with travel bloggers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/9/2018 • 46 minutes, 5 seconds
436: Eliminate the Small Hurdles
Sometimes it's the smallest hurdles that stand in the way of us moving forward with what's best for us, what we want to experience, what we dream of. But you can do it, with support. Here's the lesson I learned about eliminating small hurdles this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/5/2018 • 12 minutes, 27 seconds
435: Dr. Renee Matthews on the Embracing the Power of Intention and Sharing the Stage with Oprah Winfrey
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Renee Matthews shares how, with unwavering intention, you can carve out your own niche, make your mark and optimize opportunities that will help you expand your brand and live your dream -- even if that dream includes sharing the stage with the legendary Oprah Winfrey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/4/2018 • 52 minutes, 1 second
434: Sit Back! How to Let Your Team Rise to the Occasion
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how a childhood memory of long road trips from New York to my parents' home in Alabama reminded me of something I need to learn to today as an entrepreneur who's growing her business and expanding her team: Sit back! Find out how to let go of the reins, trust the process and let your team rise to the occasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/3/2018 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
433: How Styled Stock Society Founder Elle Drouin is Changing the Images of Women Entrepreneurs
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Elle Drouin -- founder of the Styled Stock Society -- talks about going through the process of going a different route than expected, experimenting until she found "her thing," being brave enough to ask her community what they really wanted from her, and how she eventually developed a standout business that offers women entrepreneurs gorgeous images that they can use to build their brands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/2/2018 • 56 minutes, 14 seconds
432: How Successful Women Can Date Differently and Find Love with Romantic Fairy Godmother Jenn Burton
Are you ready to leave those toxic relationships behind and learn how to date differently? Jenn Burton, a native of Houston, Texas, who is candid about her own struggles with overcoming toxic relationships in dating and within her own family, is passionate about helping successful women find love and connect with the ideal partner. You may be great at business, but in this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jenn tells you why it's important focus on fun, forget about chemistry and stop hiding! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/28/2018 • 52 minutes, 36 seconds
431: Shea Yeleen Founder Rahama Wright On Making the Non-Profit Pivot and Prioritizing Your Business's Impact
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Shea Yeleen founder Rahama Wright takes us on a journey through the origin of Shea Yeleen as a non-profit organization, the major pivot she made to a for-profit business and how that has affected her ability to raise funding for the business, and why the right pivot in your business could be just what you need to have greater impact than you imagined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/26/2018 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
430: What's Standing Between You and Your Ideal Client?
Here's a hint: It's YOU. And in this episode of Support is Sexy, we discuss five ways to get out of your own way and finds clients who are a perfect fit for you and for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/25/2018 • 20 minutes, 46 seconds
429: 10 Time-Saving Tools for Your Entrepreneur Toolbox
Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a full team, on this episode I offer you 10 time-saving tools that you can use to set up, manage and grow your business. Some you've heard of, I'm sure, some may be new, and others may include new ways you never thought about using them. Check out this list, and see the special offers from some of my favorite companies here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/21/2018 • 32 minutes, 27 seconds
428: Not The Typical Mom Creator Stefani Reinold Tells How to Be Heart-Centered Woman (And Stop Screwing Up Your Kids)
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Stefani Reinold of NotTheTypicalMom.com shares how she's building an online community by being her authentic self, her H.E.A.R.T. method for emotional wellness, how to make sure you don't "screw up your kids," and how you can choose to be a heart-centered entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/19/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 43 seconds
427: Learning to Create (And Sell) Your Own Art with Actress, Comedienne and Entrepreneur Mo Brown
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Mo Brown -- creator of the web series Mo Brown's Bodega and of the new skincare line Mo Body Butter -- talks about overcoming rejection, the journey of self discovery as an artist and learning to use your art to handle your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/16/2018 • 36 minutes
426: Innovation Thursdays: Come Through!
Tonight, Thursday, March 15th, join me for an evening of style and conversation in Atlanta as we celebrate the release of legendary fashion editor Constance White's book, "How to Slay" at Digital Undivided's Innovation Thursdays! We will mix, mingle and have a fireside chat for what promises to be an evening to remember! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/15/2018 • 1 minute, 45 seconds
425: 'To Rome for Love' Star Diann Valentine on Finding Love, Having Vision and Going the Distance
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we talk to author, celebrity events designer and 'To Rome for Love' star Diann Valentine about what it means to go the distance for love, how successful women can get out of their own way when it comes to relationships and how reinvention is something to embrace in life and in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/12/2018 • 59 minutes, 27 seconds
424: Show Yourself a Little Bit of Grace
Yes, you have goals, you are ambitious, you push yourself, but when is the last time you showed yourself a little bit of grace? Consider this episode a reminder to do that that, in business and in your personal life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/11/2018 • 10 minutes, 35 seconds
423: Celebrate YOU on International Women's Day!
Happy International Women's Day! Today you'll see women celebrated everywhere -- in magazines, on web sites, on television, on social media, which is awesome. But I want to remind you today to celebrate YOURSELF! Whatever the accomplishment, say, "I did that!" And know that, at Support is Sexy, we celebrate you all day, every day! Because this is us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/8/2018 • 4 minutes, 50 seconds
422: Writing Your Book and Growing Your Business with Author and Wellness Coach Amy Leigh Mercree
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Amy Leigh Mercree -- prolific author, wellness coach and founder of Allegria Marketing, which is a marketing company for authors -- shares how she kept going until she found a book idea that resonated with her agent, her method for writing her books and delivering her work and how to make books an important part of your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/5/2018 • 35 minutes, 45 seconds
421: Failure Got You Here!
Don't beat yourself up for past failures, and don't have fears of future ones. If you've failed in the past and you're still going, you're a survivor! Failure got you here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/4/2018 • 5 minutes, 5 seconds
420: Transitions: Growing from Solopreneur to Small Business with Support
I'm still learning. And growing. And getting to know myself as an entrepreneur who wants to expand beyond solopreneur struggling to do it all alone to small business owner who has -- say it with me -- support! On this episode I share some of the important moments in my journey that have shown me just how crucial it is for me to make this transition now in my business, and the ways that you may be able to make a few transitions of your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/28/2018 • 32 minutes, 56 seconds
419: Voiceover Artist Joan Baker Tells How to Break into the Voiceover Industry
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Joan Baker, co-founder of The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS), talks about breaking into the voiceover industry, how she learned to reframe rejection, and the mindset shift that opened up doors for her as an artist and an entrepreneur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/26/2018 • 56 minutes, 14 seconds
418: Have Someone In Your Corner Who Is Not Afraid to Snatch Your Edges
Yes, support is sexy. But nothing may be sexier than having someone in your corner who is not afraid to snatch your edges and tell you: "I can not support that," when they see or learn of you doing something that doesn't serve your highest good. These are the people who support your vision, who care about your self care and who love you enough to tell you when you're sabotaging your own greatness. For me, it's my business coach and my best friends. Who is it for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/26/2018 • 9 minutes, 12 seconds
417: 'So Money' Podcast Host Farnoosh Torabi on Building Your Financial Runway Before You Take Flight as an Entrepreneur
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, 'So Money' podcast host Farnoosh Torabi talks about the importance of side gigging and building your own brand, why you must build your runway before you take flight, smart ways to leverage your opportunities, the important lessons she has learned as an entrepreneur and how financial independence adds a layer of courage for women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/21/2018 • 59 minutes, 17 seconds
416: My Birthday Wish for You
Today, February 20th, is my birthday. And this is my birthday wish for YOU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/20/2018 • 1 minute, 39 seconds
415: Brand Strategist Des Dobreva on Building a Badass Brand Squad and (Not!) Faking It Until You Make It
As founder of the Badass Brand Squad, Des Dobreva helps entrepreneurs tell their stories, grow their confidence and create brands with authenticity. On this episode of Support is Sexy, she shares the role personal development plays in the development of your brand, the secret ingredient for your "about" page and why faking it until you make it is a recipe for despair, not success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/19/2018 • 37 minutes, 26 seconds
414: Money Moves (Part 5): Sharing Your Message
Let’s talk about the way you let people know that your buckets of revenue exist! On this episode, I share 7 ways (+ a few extras) with low barriers for entry that you can utilize to share your message. Many you already know of, but maybe this is a new way to think about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/19/2018 • 25 minutes, 4 seconds
413: Money Moves (Part 4) Building Your Team
How do you know when it's time to build your team? And what should that team look like? Where do you find them and how do you know how they can help you??? First: Don't panic. You know around here we believe thinking about support is a good thing! On this episode I share how to know when you've traveled the road as far as you can alone, and all the options you for building a team that will support you and your business as you continue to expand! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/16/2018 • 15 minutes
412: Money Moves (Part 3): Creating Buckets of Revenue for Your Business
Let's talk about how you can set up "buckets" of revenue for your business -- which are opportunities you create for people to pay you for your services or products and the way you make it easy for them to do so! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/14/2018 • 28 minutes, 33 seconds
411: Money Moves (Part 2): Identifying Your Zone of Genius
In part 2 of our series on "Money Moves" for your business, we talk about smart ways to test your ideas, to tinker, to dabble and to experiment, and how you can identify your zone of genius. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/13/2018 • 22 minutes, 14 seconds
410: Money Moves (Part 1): Creating and Activating Your Vision
What do you really want? No, really, REALLY want? It's a simple-yet-weighted question that trips a lot of us up for different reasons and completely paralyzes others of us from moving forward with that dream or that business idea? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we kick off our "Money Moves" series by asking you some of the key questions that will help you map out what you really want and answer many more questions that will lead to revenue for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/12/2018 • 20 minutes, 34 seconds
409: Money Moves: 5 Key Areas to Help You Make Revenue in Your Business
Let's talk about it! How do you make money in your business? You can have all the tips in the world about how to set up your own business and market it, but how do you Make. Money? In this weeklong series, we talk about five areas of your business that you can dive into to help you generate revenue, so that you can continue to do the things you want to do in your business, in service to others and in your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/12/2018 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
408: I'm An Entrepreneur, and I'm Sensitive about My Shit
Trust me, I get it: You're an entrepreneur, and you're sensitive about your shit! You have to be protective of your baby -- your business. This doesn't mean that you hold it precious and refuse to take feedback or even criticism. On this episode, we talk about ways to take care of your baby and make sure that it's in an environment that will nurture it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/9/2018 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
407: How Lume Deodorant Inventor Shannon Klingman is Using Her Product to Shift the Narrative on Feminine Hygiene
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Shannon Klingman, CEO and inventor of Lume deodorant talks about being a determined problem solver, the road to becoming an inventor and patenting your idea, and how important is to tell your story authentically and trust your gut as you build your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/7/2018 • 45 minutes, 7 seconds
406: Your Road to Success Does Not Have to Be Paved in Stress Says Leadership Expert Kwayera Archer
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kwayera Archer -- founder and former CEO of Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy and an international speaker, who empowers successful women to embrace balance in their lives -- talks about the importance of planting the seed for your idea with the right crowd, building your tribe, getting support for your vision and why the road to success does not have to be paved with stress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/6/2018 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds
405: 'How to Be an Entrepreneur 101' Author Allyson Scrutchens on Making Money Moves, Silencing Small Minds & Living Your Big Dream
On this episode fo Support is Sexy, Allyson Scrutchen, CEO of Forward Planning, LLC -- a full service consulting company, that hosted events for as many as 23,000 people -- shares lessons from her book, How to Be an Entrepreneur 101, what you need to do before you quit your job, why you can't share your big dreams with small minded people and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/5/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 19 seconds
404: Stop Resisting and Let It Flow
In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I encourage you to do a check in, and see if there are places where you're being tight, strangling the possibilities and holding on to resistance as though it's a security blanket when, really, it could be suffocating you. It's time to release and let it flow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/5/2018 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
403: It's Time to (Vision Board) Party!
I'm super excited to announce that we're going to answer those questions and more at the upcoming SUPPORT IS SEXY VISION BOARD PARTY in Atlanta on Monday, February 19th at Industrious Atlanta Buckhead from 10am - 5pm EST. Creating a vision board is about so much more than pasting a few cute images on a poster board. It's about getting centered, asking yourself provocative questions and releasing blog that are standing between you and your joy. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW AT SUPPORTISSEXYVISION.COM! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/1/2018 • 11 minutes, 3 seconds
402: The Power of Second Chances, Forgiveness and Taking Your Dream off Hold with Transformational Coach Cheryl Polote-Williamson
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Cheryl Polote-Williamson powerfully shares her journey of self discovery, and the importance of giving yourself a second chance, knowing that you can move beyond your poor decisions, and having the courage to take your dreams off hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/31/2018 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
401: It's Complicated (But It Doesn't Have to Be): Serial Entrepreneur Milana Leshinsky Tells How To Keep Your Business Simple
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Milana Leshinsky of the Simplicity Circle talks about hitting a million dollars in her business and having panic attacks, having the courage to walk away from what everyone else says is "successful," learning to keep it simple and deciding that she'd rather be fulfilled, not just busy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/30/2018 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 31 seconds
400: All 4 You! Celebrating Episode 400 with Gratitude!
It just would not be the same without you! I begin every episode of the Support is Sexy podcast this way, and I truly mean it when I say it: This podcast would not be the same without you, this incredible experience would not be the same without you, and in this episode I share just how grateful I am for every listener, every guest who said yes, and every bit of support we continue to receive along the way! Celebrate episode 400 with me! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/30/2018 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
399: How to Recognize (and Not Dismiss) Vehicles that Could Move You Closer to Your Vision
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I speak about vision, and the tendency for many of us to dismiss opportunities that come along that could be there to take us closer to our vision just because they don't look what we thought, imagined, hoped, envisioned. Don't dismiss an opportunity that's not part of your vision when it could be a vehicle that there to take you that much closer. Here are some things to consider as you make those decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/26/2018 • 13 minutes, 32 seconds
398: theNewsWorthy Founder Erica Mandy on Connecting the Dots As You Reflect on Your Career and Build Your Business
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Erica Mandy -- who worked her way up through the television industry as a reporter and left her position at CBS Los Angeles to launch her new venture, TheNewsWorthy.com -- talks about connecting the dots in your journey in order to determine your next step, how to look at pain points of your audience and serve them in a new way, and how she hopes to shake up the industry and change the way you consume your news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/2018 • 41 minutes, 51 seconds
397: How Chef Tokunbo Koiki, Creator of Tokunbo's Kitchen, Masterfully Combines Cultural Immersion, Conversation and West African Cuisine
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, chef Tokunbo Koiki of Tokunbo's Kitchen talks about the light-bulb moment she realized she was a great cook – and that she could possibly create a business out of this skill, how she evolved from a street food vendor to a buzzed-about supper club, how she survived the hard times that almost made her want to quit everything and how she created a dining experience that combined cultural immersion with conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/24/2018 • 1 hour, 27 minutes, 49 seconds
396: Learning to Swing at the Curve Balls in Business with Stephanie Rance, Co-Founder of the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, entrepreneur Stephanie Rance -- who is the co-founder of the now-16-year-old Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival -- talks about jumping in feet first (for better or worse), how to overcome massive disappointments, and why the universe throws you curve balls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/23/2018 • 49 minutes, 9 seconds
395: Karen Hunter of The Karen Hunter Show on Mastering Your Side Hustle and Never Asking for Permission
Karen Hunter is no stranger to entrepreneurship. She watched her father work seven days a week -- even on holidays -- at the corner store he owned in Newark, New Jersey, showing her along how business was handled. Karen was hooked, and wanted to be a part of the business when she got older. But her father said no. This drove Karen toward entrepreneurship even more. And today, she is building a legacy that includes a Pulitzer she received for her work during her 16 years at the New York Daily News, a top-rated radio show host of the The Karen Hunter Show on Sirius XM radio, a NY Times bestselling author, owner of Karen Hunter Books, the source of the petition signed by more than 500,000 individuals, which led to the removal of the confederate flag in Charleston, South Carolina and the #1 app in the government tech space, The Party of Lincoln. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Karen talks about mastering your side hustles, asking for permission -- never, and pushing yourself to stretch to capacity. On this episode you'll learn: Be EXCELLENT at your main job while building your side hustles.Ask for permission -- never.How to side hustle to the nth degree.The importance of having multiple streams of income.How to stretch your capacity.Why you must do your homework and learn to leverage your "receipts."Why you should generate 3 times your salary for your employer. How to use your platform for good. For more resources, links and information mentioned in this episode, go to Supportissexypodcast.com! DON’T MISS AN EPISODE OF SUPPORT IS SEXY! Click here to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Soundcloud. Love The Episode? Please Click Here To Leave Us A Review On Apple Podcasts! Are you ready to share your story with the world? Click to learn more about GIRL ON PODCAST -- a booking service that connects brilliant women who podcast with inspiring women who guest. [Music: “Time Flux” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/22/2018 • 40 minutes, 59 seconds
394: Know Your Worth: Lessons from Shonda Rhimes, Ellen Pompeo and Other Smart Women
When's the last time you negotiated and asked for a salary or fee so big it terrified you? If never, then it's time for you to STRETCH! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share an important lesson that actress Ellen Pompeo, super producer Shonda Rhimes and a woman I barely knew taught me about knowing your worth as a woman and asking for (and getting!) what you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/22/2018 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
393: How to Find the Perfect Combination of Experience and Inspiration
On episode 389 I shared how the creation and launch of GirlonPodcast.com -- my new booking service for women who want to be guests on podcast -- really felt like a moment when inspiration combined perfectly with my years of experience in media and most recently as a podcaster. What I didn't share were ideas for how you might be able to find that combination as well. My bad! On this episode, I hope to make up for that with a few tips, reminders and provocative questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/19/2018 • 16 minutes, 8 seconds
392: Ophira Edut of the AstroTwins: Using Astrology to Understand, Communicate and Connect in Business and Life
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ophira Edut of the AstroTwins gives us insight about discovering your passion, creating a business that is of service and operating on a generosity model. Plus, how astrology helps us better understand, communicate and connect in our businesses and in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/18/2018 • 1 hour, 22 seconds
391: Turning Your Mess Into Your Message -- And Potentially Into Your Business -- With Playwright/Producer Trey Anthony
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, playwright/producer Trey Anthony talks about getting over people pleasing, getting support when you need it, saying yes -- even when outside of your comfort zone and turning your mess into your message -- and potentially into your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/16/2018 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 24 seconds
390: DigitalUndivided CEO Kathryn Finney and Tech Founder Noelle Adams: On Why Women in Tech Must Go BIG!
On this episode of Support is Sexy, DigitalUndivided CEO Kathryn Finney talks about dispelling the myths about Black and Latina technology founders, what DigitalUndivided is doing to make a BIG difference in the industry and why she says getting an investor for your startup is NOT ideal. (Apply now for the BIG Incubator, if you're a tech founder who needs support with your vision! Go to digitalundivided.com.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/15/2018 • 43 minutes, 54 seconds
389: The Perfect Combination: When Experience Meets Inspiration
Whether you're pivoting, reinventing, just starting or not sure at all which way you want to go when it comes to entrepreneurship, I think this episode -- which details the evolution of GirlonPodcast.com -- will be a motivator for you. On this episode, I share how to recognize -- and make power moves when -- you have the perfect combination of your experience and your inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/13/2018 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
388: How Changing Her Money Story and Shifting Her Mindset Helped Entrepreneur Jenn Scalia Go from $0 to $500,000 in Two Years
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jenn Scalia -- who is a marketing expert and visibility strategist -- talks about starting your business in the midst of the tough times, how being stuck in your "story" caps your income possibility, the value of what she calls "mindset-infused marketing" and how, after struggling and making no money her first year in business, she went from zero to $500,000 in revenue two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/11/2018 • 1 hour, 44 seconds
387: The Power of Making Moves without Permission and Making A Mark in Technology with Court Buddy Co-Founder Kristina Jones
Kristina Jones, co-founder of the award winning service -- Court Buddy --which recently raised $1 million in funding, talks about tapping into your customer's pain point, taking inspired action, putting one foot in front of the other and being unafraid to learn along the way. Plus the advantages of being a Black woman in tech, the value of entering startup competitions (even if you don't win) and why you have to be willing to make moves to place yourself in the right ecosystem for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/10/2018 • 56 minutes, 1 second
386: Breaking Through the "Upper Limit" and Being Aligned with What You Really Want with Coach and Business Building Rockstars Creator Nicole Holland
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Nicole Holland -- who is host of Business Building Rockstars podcast, creator of Interviews that Convert and a master coach and marketing strategist -- shares the importance of being aligned with who you are and what you really want, how to combat those "upper limit" challenges and the importance of living the question and giving yourself plenty of space to discover the answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/9/2018 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 9 seconds
385: Smart Home Workouts for Busy Women on the Move with Gym Hooky Founder and Fitness Trainer Ariel Belgrave
Ariel Belgrave is the founder of Gym Hooky -- a wellness company that teaches busy women how to live their happiest, healthiest lives without going to the gym. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ariel shares smart fitness and career tips, including how to take ownership of your career, why you should always welcome feedback, the value of being coachable and three easy tips for skipping the gym but still getting it in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/8/2018 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 46 seconds
384: What Can I Learn from This Moment?
What can I learn from this moment? During the tough times,this isn't always an easy question for us to ask ourselves, especially when we're in the thick of it. It's sometimes easier to spiral into those disempowering questions, such as "why me?" On this episode, I'm sharing a lesson I learned to help you take back your power, become the victor rather than the victim, and keep it all in perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/5/2018 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
383: Millennial Mentor Pauleanna Reid on Coloring Outside the Lines and Realizing Self-Care is an Inside Job
TPauleanna Reid is an author and speaker who owns multiple businesses -- including her millennial mentorship company, New Girl on the Block, and her writing agency, Writer's Blok. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she talks about reminding women to be unafraid to color outside of the lines, to remember that self care is an inside job, to dazzle despite life's hardships and to leave those dream killers behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/4/2018 • 37 minutes, 53 seconds
381: How To Shift Your Mindset, Work Your Vision and Be Resilient, No Matter What, with Chief Activator Lucinda Cross
Lucinda Cross's story does not end when she was arrested and sentenced to 4 and a half years in prison. Hers is an incredible story of resilience and vision. And on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lucinda — who is now President and Chief Activator of her own company, Activate Worldwide and who speaks around the world about the power of vision — shares how to shift your mindset, hold onto to your vision and believe in the possibilities, no matter your circumstance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/2/2018 • 53 minutes, 32 seconds
380: Happy (Re)New Year!
Happy (Re)New Year! Rather than thinking about all of the things that we want to change or "fix" about ourselves, our lives and our businesses from 2017, let's choose to focus in 2018 on double down on all of the things that WORKED! Cheers to a (re)new year of ramping up on what's working! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/1/2018 • 15 minutes, 47 seconds
379: Reflections Internal
On this final Support is Sexy podcast episode of 2017, it's time to turn inward and reflect back, with gratitude. For more interviews with inspiring women entrepreneurs from around the world, visit supportissexypodcast.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/29/2017 • 6 minutes, 42 seconds
378: Don't Think of It As a Failure, Think of It As an Experiment
What if you reframed every failure -- whether past or the ones you're fearing in the future -- as experiments? How freeing would that be to not have worry about the failure and to be excited about finding out what works and what doesn't? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share the value of reframing failure as experimentation, and share my latest experiment, GIRL ON PODCAST, and how I plan to bring together powerful women who podcast with brilliant women who guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/2017 • 14 minutes, 45 seconds
377: Say Word!
What is the word or phrase that is going to be your guiding post for 2018? I believe your "word" helps you set your intention for the year and helps keep you focused and on track as the year carries on. It helps you articulate what you're going to embody. So: What's the word? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/27/2017 • 4 minutes, 6 seconds
376: Pause or Push Through?
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share the benefits of knowing when to pause, and when to push through, and how to make sure that either choice leaves you feeling empowered rather than guilty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/27/2017 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
375: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 12: Believe in the Impossible Possibilities!
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how you can go from possibility to purpose and what the journey means for your success! I also share with you my upcoming "Possibility to Purpose" audio book coming soon. SIGN UP NOW at possibilitytopurpose.com to be among the first to be notified about the "Possibility to Purpose" audio book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/25/2017 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
374: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 11: START!
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share what I did to get started when I first conceptualized the podcast in hopes of inspiring you to get started today on your next thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/22/2017 • 13 minutes, 57 seconds
373: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 10: Time to Shift and Stretch!
On this episode, I share a lesson in personal development from Mindlight Group CEO Esther Weinberg that really hit home. Esther asked: "What you do is a direct reflection of who you are and where you are in life cycle of your business. [Ask yourself:] What is it about me that needs to shift in order to have the possibility for everything else to shift?" It's time to stretch and shift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/2017 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
372: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 9: Who is the Woman You Get to Become to Become the Woman You Want to Be?
Be. Do. Have. This is an important distinction that I first heard of in Momentum, the personal development workshop I attended in 2015, that was truly a game changer for me. So when you're thinking about your goals, your dreams, your aspirations, your vision for yourself, your business and your life, consider: Who is the woman you get to become to become the woman you have to be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/2017 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
371: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 8: Try Something Else
And then what else? And then what else? How far are you willing to go to make your dreams a reality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/19/2017 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
370: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 7: Be Coachable
This is something that I have to remind myself of all the time. It's easy to get stuck in a rut in the way you've done something foreva and to be resistant to feedback even though it may help you move forward in an empowered way. But as I have learned, it pays to get outside perspective from trusted sources -- a coach, a mentor, a mastermind -- that will give you insight on opportunities for advancement that may be sitting dormant in your blind spots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/18/2017 • 20 minutes, 28 seconds
369: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 6: Know Your Engines vs. Your Anchors
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, our lesson comes from an interview with brand strategist and professional speaker Michelle Villalobos (who was episode 358) who spoke about the important distinction between the engines and the anchors in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/15/2017 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
368: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 5: You're Not a Tree; You Can Move!
On this episode I share a lesson I learned from Support is Sexy guest Heather Havenwood (episode 356), who shared a period when she was feeling stuck and her friend and mentor said to her, "you're not a tree, you can move." Listen to hear how this lesson applies to that reinvention, pivot or move that you've been longing to make for way too long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/14/2017 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
367: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 4: What Do You Do When No One is Watching?
We're not talking about all those times you twerk in your kitchen when no one is watching (because, who doesn't?!!). But what do you do when it comes to your commitment and consistency within your business when no one is watching? Do you slack off or do you stay the course? Your answer could be the difference between success and struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/2017 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
366: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 3: Trust the Timing of Your Life
Trust the timing of your life. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share an important lesson that I learned from Kierna Mayo, who was a guest on episode 153, where she talked about the importance of realizing that "there's a time for the light and the time for the lab." And when you're in the lab, your focus is THE WORK, not the shine. The shine will come when it's your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/12/2017 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
365: 12 Lessons of Sexy - Day 2: Live the Question
This advice from Intensati creator Patricia Moreno on episode 26 of the Support is Sexy podcast, changed my life. As entrepreneurs, we always want to know the answers, right? We're solutions-driven, so questions make us uneasy. In this episode I share how the lesson of learning to live the question has absolutely changed my life and how I move forward and handle the uncertain moments in my business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/11/2017 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds
364: 12 Lessons of Sexy: Day 1 - Say YES!
For the next 12 episodes of the Support is Sexy podcast, I'm revisiting 2017 wth lessons learned from women featured on the podcast and that I've learned in this journey of entrepreneurship. Lessons that I hope will set you up for success in the new year! This is our own twist of the "12 days of Christmas," and whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I hope you'll consider this a special gif as you head into 2018! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/2017 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
363: How to Create Your Dignity Zone and Become Your Own Best Advocate with Leadership Expert Esther Weinberg, CEO of Mindlight Group
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Esther Weinberg, leadership expert and CEO of Mindlight Group, shares the importance of heeding the signs that it's time to pivot, operating relentlessly through a lens of dignity and becoming your must your own best advocate (and a master of self promotion) as a woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/7/2017 • 1 hour, 24 seconds
362: 'What Da Fck' Author and Personal Development Coach Timna Augustine Encourages Women to Ask the Tough Questions
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, personal development coach and "What Da Fck: The Naked Truth" author Timna Augustine shares the ways sharing your story may liberate others, three questions you need to ask to gain clarity and courage, and how to always show up as your most authentic self -- even during those WDF moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/2017 • 48 minutes, 44 seconds
361: Why Self-Care and Saying YES Is Key to Your Success with The Draw Shop Co-Founder Summer Felix
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Summer Felix, who is co-founder of The Draw Shop -- a fast-growing marketing company that creates animated whiteboard videos for clients -- speaks about the importance of self-care as part of your business success, how to build an aligned team, why saying yes (before you're ready) can lead to your next great opportunity and why, even when you fail, it can still pay off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/5/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 43 seconds
360: Building Your Business While Bettering Your Community with Melissa Mitchner, Founder and CEO of The Bark Shoppe
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Melissa Mitchner -- Founder and CEO of The Bark Shoppe for five years and running -- shares just what it means to take bold, inspired action (even when everyone else thinks your crazy), how to enroll others in your vision, her smart advice for what you need to know before opening your brick and mortar shop, and how to make your clients become your greatest advocates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/4/2017 • 50 minutes, 1 second
359: The Power of Letting Go, Being Selfish and Packing Light with the Spiritual Traveler, Shannon Amos
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Shannon Amos, the Spiritual Traveler, talks about how to make brave decisions, trust your intuition, let go of "things," follow your true path and pack light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/2017 • 45 minutes, 14 seconds
358: How to Tap Into Your Superstar Power and Use Speaking to Boost Your Brand with Brand Strategist Michelle Villalobos
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Michelle Villalobos -- who is a professional speaker, "Superstar" brand strategist and owner of a seven-figure business -- talks about coming to the realization that it's time for a change in your business, how the right mentor may completely change your life, why immersion events could be the perfect shift your business and how to build your own superstar brand. Plus, the important distinction between the anchors versus the engines in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/2017 • 59 minutes, 12 seconds
357: How to Get Paid What You Deserve and Negotiate Like a Boss with Ladies Get Paid Founder Claire Wasserman
When Claire Wasserman hosted her first work & money event in New York nearly four years ago to support a friend who was struggling with salary negotiations, she quickly saw the need (and the possibility) of a business that addressed the wage gap based on the enthusiasm and intrigue of other women in the room. (Not to mention, coverage of that first event by New York magazine!) Today, Ladies Get Paid hosts events around the United States and includes thousands of members around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/2017 • 57 minutes, 9 seconds
356: How to Embrace Your Inner Sexy Boss, Move Beyond Failure and Sell Your Sizzle with Heather Havenwood
Heather Havenwood, CEO of Havenwood Worldwide and author of the book, "Sexy Boss is proudly "unemployable" and a successful serial entrepreneur, who grew her first business in information marketing from zero to a million dollars in less than 12 months. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Heather shares how giving yourself permission to fail opens the door to success, the power of clarity over confusion, how to sell the sizzle (not the steak), and how to own your inner sexy boss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/27/2017 • 57 minutes, 12 seconds
355: What It Means to Be a Social Entrepreneur with Nedgine Paul, Co-Founder and CEO of Anseye Pou Ayiti
Nedgine Paul has always been passionate about education, but she fell in love with entrepreneurship, when she realized her business could have a social justice component. Today, as a social entrepreneur, Nedgine's organization -- Anseye Pou Ayiti (Teach for Haiti in Haitian Creole) -- works to establish equity in education in Haiti. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she shares the power of social entrepreneurship and why it's imperative to be guided by your "why." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/24/2017 • 40 minutes, 57 seconds
354: Just... Thank You!
Today, whenever you're listening to this, take a few moments to say THANK YOU to the people who bring love and life to your life. Nothing heals and shifts the perspective like gratitude. That said, I can not thank you enough for being a part of the Support is Sexy community of women supporting women (and the loving men who support us as well)! It would not be the same without you. I love you, I appreciate you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/2017 • 4 minutes, 4 seconds
353: OWN TV Star Monique Greenwood of 'Checked Inn' on Building A Legacy, Creating Generational Wealth and Establishing Her Empire with Akwaaba Inns
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Monique Greenwood, star of the new Oprah Winfrey Network series 'Checked Inn,' shares what it really takes to be your own boss, how to build a successful business (or be an intrapreneur), how to have a both-and possibility and why creating generational wealth is more important than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/2017 • 58 minutes, 53 seconds
352: Violets are Blue Skincare Creator Cynthia Besteman on Surviving Cancer, Taking Inspired Action and Daring Bravely
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Cynthia Besteman, Founder and CEO of Violets Are Blue Skincare, shares how she created her skincare line and got it in some of the biggest retail stores in the world, plus the importance of taking inspired action, living the question and doing something that scares you everyday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/20/2017 • 57 minutes, 30 seconds
351: Hitting Rock Bottom and Learning to Overcome Life's Obstacles with Born Overcomers Founder LaKesha Williams
LaKesha Williams is founder of the nonprofit organization Born Overcomers. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, LaKesha openly shares her own journey of overcoming and what she learned about hitting rock bottom and making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/2017 • 43 minutes, 57 seconds
350: You're Closer Than You Think! Keep Going!
You've started off strong and now you've reached the halfway mark. You might even have the finish line in site. Don't give up! You're closer than you think. Now is not the time to fall back; now is the time to lean in. Let's go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/2017 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
349: Serial Entrepreneur and Cerius Executives CEO Pam Wasley Tells How Interim Executives are Changing the Workforce
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, serial entrepreneur and Cerius Executives CEO Pam Wasley shares her expertise with starting, growing and selling companies, how interim executives are changing the workforce and how you can spot a void and fill it with your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 11 seconds
348: How to Own Your Day (Tips from My Miracle Mornings)
Do you feel like you own your day? Or do you feel like the day always gets away from you? On this episode, I share some tips that I have incorporated into my mornings based on Hal Elrod's amazing book The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs, and some trail and error suggestions that may help you start your day in an empowered way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/13/2017 • 17 minutes, 46 seconds
347: 5 Smart Ways to Share Your Side Hustle With the World (How to Start Your Side Hustle: Part 4)
Now that you have your side hustle up and running, don't keep it a secret. Share it with the world! How? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share five smart and simple ways that you can let people know what you're up to, share the new products or services you offer through your side hustle and gain new clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/2017 • 18 minutes, 57 seconds
346: The First Step to Take After You Determine Your Side Hustle (How to Start Your Side Hustle: Part 4)
Most of us agree that deciding to start a business can be scary, but starting a side hustle can be just as jarring, if you feel like you don't know that first step to take. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share the top thing you should do when you're starting your side hustle and why you must remember that you don't have to be first; but you should strive to be different. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/2017 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
345: How to Determine What Your Side Hustle Could Be (How to Start Your Side Hustle: Part 3)
Now that you've decided that you're interested in starting a side hustle, how do you decide what's the right fit for YOU? As you know, everything ain't for everybody, so in this episode, I share some tips for ways you can clear space for your best side hustle ideas, plus inspiration from past Support is Sexy podcast guests, who have built million-dollar businesses that started as, you guessed it, side hustles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/2017 • 10 minutes, 34 seconds
344: What Is A Side Hustle and What Does It Look Like? (How to Start Your Side Hustle: Part 2)
A side hustle is a venture that you start, or additional revenue that you generate, outside of your full-time job. But your side hustle can look a lot of different ways. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we talk about what a side hustle may look like, what it doesn't have to look like and what it doesn't have to mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/2017 • 8 minutes, 1 second
343: How to Start Your Side Hustle: Part 1 - No Job Shaming
Are you ready to start your side hustle? Do you have guilt about it because you have a full-time job and you think -- as some people may try to persuade you -- that you have to QUIT your job in order to be a "rea;" entrepreneur? Don't! In this five-part series, "Starting Your Side Hustle," I share tips for getting your side hustle off the ground and we start with this very important principle: No job shaming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/6/2017 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
342: Daydreams Do Come True (My Remote Year)
Traveling the world and living abroad has long been a dream of mine -- one that I wasn't sure would ever come true. I couldn't figure out "the how." But thanks to taking inspired action, having a little faith, trusting the vision and connecting with the company Remote Year, this is a daydream that is going to come true! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share the path to this daydream and how vision and action can lead to your dream-come-true moment, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/3/2017 • 20 minutes, 34 seconds
341: You Have to Decide What Matters To You and What Doesn't
"You have to decide what matters to you and what doesn’t matter. If you decide that it matters, then it should matter a lot. If you decide that it doesn’t matter, then it shouldn’t matter at all."--Former iVillage.com president, Deborah Fine On this episode, I share how these words of wisdom play an important role in my own life today, and I give you a challenge for how you can determine what matters for you and what doesn't and just how freeing that may be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/2017 • 14 minutes, 51 seconds
340: Don't Worry About How It's Going to Happen, Focus On How You're Going to Try
You have a dream, and you have a plan. Great! But what you don't want to add into the mix is worry -- worry about how you're going to "make it happen." Instead, focus on how you're going to show up for yourself! On this episode we talk about shifting your focus from the worry to the possibilities. For more from the Support is Sexy podcast, visit supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ, 2016] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/2017 • 9 minutes, 7 seconds
339: Creating Space for Caribbean Culture in Television, Publishing, Events and More with Media Executive Calibe Thompson
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Calibe Thompson -- creator of Island Origins mgazine and Taste the Islands TV show, Executive Producer of Blondie Ras Productions and Creative Director of Island Syndicate -- shares the sometimes winding road to discovering your passion, doing the work even when you don't know the "how," and being prepared when the opportunity comes knocking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/2017 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 58 seconds
yes338: Getting Over the "Starving Artist" Myth and Closing the Gap Between Your Talent and Your Taste with Artist Amira Rahim
Amira Rahim considers herself an accidental entrepreneur. As a visual artist, she didn't think about selling her work at first, but shared it often on social media. All of that changed when she decided to "make the ask" for a sale, received enthusiastic response and began to sell her work. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Amira talks about getting over the "starving artist" myth, learning to market yourself as a creative and holding your art sacred; but not precious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/30/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
337: Walk the Talk
My vision for myself is to be an inspiration who leads by example. And to do this, I had to learn to walk the talk. On this episode I share an important reminder of this from this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/28/2017 • 4 minutes, 21 seconds
336: Building A Community of Women Supporting Women with The Millionheiress Club Founder Michele Liberis-McNabb
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, The Millionheiress Club founder Michele Liberis-McNabb shares how to move beyond the fear that comes after the vision, how to build an authentic and engaged community and why happiness, joy and peace are all a part of your inheritance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/27/2017 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
335: A Peek Behind the Franchise: Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchisee Charlie Shabazz
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisee Charlie Shabazz talks about her unexpected path to becoming a franchise owner, her advice for new franchisees, how to have the courage to jump, and how to be real with yourself about what it's going to take to make your business work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/2017 • 52 minutes, 1 second
334: Why Dr. Foye Ikyaator, Founder of Life Savers ER, Says Quality Customer Service is A Key Point of Distinction in Business
On this episode, Dr. Foye Ikyaator -- founder of Life Savers Emergency Room -- shares a behind-the-scenes look at how hospital emergency rooms work (and why you often have to wait), how she hopes to change the way patients experience emergency room care and why impeccable customer service is a key to success no matter your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/2017 • 53 minutes, 17 seconds
333: How to Get Over Your Addiction to Busyness with Life Coach Suzy Carroll
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Coach and Course Facilitator Suzy Carroll openly shares her journey of self-discovery, self-awareness and forgiveness, and how she helps other women realize the same. Plus, she shares our dangerous compulsion to please as women, how to put your striving in context, how to cure your addiction to busyness and what it really means to have a life of balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/2017 • 53 minutes, 10 seconds
332: Ego is the Enemy and Faith is Your Friend
Whether you're in a dark period or things are popping right now, there may be moments when your ego tries to slow you down, cause you to play it safe or tries to make you shrink from your greatness. Ego is the enemy. In these moments, work your faith. Faith. Is. Your. Friend. On this episode I offer some inspiration I recently received for ways to work your faith and some ideas for how you can, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/23/2017 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
331: Let's Talk About You: Unplugged
Don't keep going and going until you hit a brick wall and have to unplug. Make unplugging -- be that stepping away from your "screens" or creating quiet time whenever way that you can -- a part of your routine. Not only will you reduce your stress, you'll give you mind a much needed break from the clutter and the noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/22/2017 • 6 minutes, 46 seconds
330: All In Divine Timing: Keep Going, Keep Dreaming
Eh. We all have those moments, those days or even those months when we feel like this, right? Eh. Things may not be in flow, things may be in transition, things may feel like they're completely upside down -- in your business or in your life. It happens to all of us. On this episode of Support is Sexy, I share how a flashback moment to work that I created back in 1994 reminded me to keep going and keep dreaming, and how you can, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/19/2017 • 24 minutes, 33 seconds
329: Let's Talk about Money: What We Charge and How It Relates to Our Self-Worth
Sometimes we get tense at just the thought of discussing money, much less actually discussing it. On this episode, we're going to talk about money, self-worth, what we're charging and why you should probably charge more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/2017 • 33 minutes, 52 seconds
328: What Does "No" Really Mean? And How Can You Get Over It?
"No" is just a part of the process. We know this intellectually, but hearing the word when we're putting ourselves out on a limb, going for what we want, asking for support -- can still sting. But what does "no" really mean? Do we give it more power than it deserves? In this episode, I ask some of these questions, and offer a few of the answers that will help you get over your fear of "no." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/16/2017 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
327: The Value of Self-Worth, Vision and Timing with Makeup Artist Syretta Bell
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, professional makeup artist Syretta Bell -- who is now the head of the makeup department at Tyler Perry Studios -- talks about surrounding yourself with people who believe in you before you believe in yourself, how to tap into something you naturally do well and just a few of the must-have items in her makeup bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/13/2017 • 48 minutes, 35 seconds
326: How to Go from Consumer to Creator
We can consume FOREVER, right? Taking the courses, watching the videos, listening to the podcasts (thank you)! But at what point do you become a creator? Don't get stuck in the consumer phase -- which can make you feel like you're doing something. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I offer some ideas for how to go from consumer to creator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/2017 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
325: How to Show Up Powerfully and Align Your Image and Your Brand with Tips from Image Consultant Kailei Carr
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kailei Carr, who is an image consultant for executive women and CEO of her own company, The Asbury Group, talks about having the ability to adapt, why she says you shouldn't quit your day job (yet) and how to show up as your best self with confidence and style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 2 seconds
324: How to Stand Up for Yourself
How often have you let something slide or told yourself that you're letting it go, only to have it eat at you for the next few days, weeks, however long? If that's you, then it's time to do a check in. On this episode I share a recent unintentional slight that bothered the hell out of me, and how not saying anything to stand up for myself bothered me even more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/2017 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
323: How PieShell CEO Cheryl Clements Serves Food Entrepreneurs with Her New Crowdfunding Platform
On this episode of Support is Sexy podcast, Cheryl Clements, PieShell Founder and CEO, shares how the influence of her mom inspired her new company and how she provides a unique crowdfunding platform that serves food entrepreneurs. Plus, how to know when it's time to take the leap, how to galvanize your audience around your product and how to get through the trough of sorrow by keeping it all in perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/9/2017 • 59 minutes, 42 seconds
322: You May Stumble; But Do Not Stop!
On this journey of entrepreneurship and creating something new and sexy in your business and life, you will stumble along the way. Some will be small missteps, and some will be spectacular failures. The thing is, you have to keep going. Acknowledge the moment, and know that this, too, shall pass. You can make it through this. You may stumble, but do not stop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/6/2017 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
321: Why It Pays to Get Naked and Consistently Reinvent Yourself with Actress and Media Personality Alex Okoroji
On this episode of the Support the Sexy, Alex Okorojji shares her incredible journey from running the family business to becoming a superstar actress to reinventing herself as an award-winning media personality under the scrutiny of the public eye, and she tells what it means to truly express yourself and come into your "naked consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/5/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 10 seconds
320: Don't Make It Happen; Do the Work
Too often we get caught up in this phrase, "Make it happen" when it comes to our businesses, and too often we beat ourselves up for not "making something happen" that was completely outside of our control. In this episode I encourage you to set aside the obsession with making it happen and instead do the work, and let it happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/2017 • 13 minutes, 13 seconds
319: How to Be Multi-Passionate and Meet Your Customer Where She Is with Princess Jenkins, Founder of The Brownstone Tells
On today's episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Princess Jenkins -- founder of The Brownstone and an entrepreneur with 30 years in business -- talks about the blessing of youth and blissful ignorance when starting out, how to pursue multiple passions (and back them up with training) and how to be sure you're meeting your customer where she is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/2017 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds
318: MODABOX CEO Monica Phromsavanh on Tenacity, Unicorns and Remembering Your Higher Purpose as An Entrepreneur
From the very beginning of her life, Monica Phromsavanh has been inspired by the grit and determination of her parents, who escaped civil unrest in Laos and landed in a refugee camp in Argentina. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Monica shares her powerful journey from street vendor to a 4,000 square-foot retail space to CEO/Co-founder of MODABOX. Plus, what she wants every woman to know about not-so-glamorous side of entrepreneurship and the truth about unicorns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/2/2017 • 52 minutes, 53 seconds
317: Don't Worry about the Repeat Performance (Why Are You Hiding - Part 5)
As we wrap our series this week on "Why Are You Hiding?" we address the fear many of us harbour about what comes after the success. Instead of living in the moment, or going after the goal with all of our might, we worry about the repeat performance. Here's how to get out of your own head and get out there! [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ, 2016 and "Latin Rhythm" by Sunsearcher, 2009] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/29/2017 • 17 minutes, 27 seconds
316: How to Face the Fear of Success (Why Are You Hiding? - Part 4)
Yes, it's possible: You can, indeed, have a fear of success. It's time for a check in to see if you're holding yourself back from grabbing hold of a goal that's well within reach because you're afraid of what will happen once you've crossed the finish line. It's time to drop that baggage and finish strong! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/2017 • 18 minutes, 53 seconds
315: How to Overcome the Fear of Failure (Why Are You Hiding? - Part 3)
Let's talk about the elephant in the room, the one we try to avoid; but we can't get around. Failure. Fear of failure is very real -- for all of us -- and is a reason many of us choose to hide and not play full out when it comes to our dreams. In this episode, we explore some of the symptoms of fear of failure, and I share an exercise you can use to confront that fear by looking at what will happen if things go terribly wrong -- and by remembering to consider what will happen if it goes incredibly right! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/2017 • 18 minutes, 48 seconds
314: Are You Good Enough? (Why Are You Hiding - Part 2)
Am I good enough? I don't care how confident and savvy and successful you are, this is a question that creeps into the minds of the best of us. In this episode we talk about ways to counter this negative self talk, and go through an exercise that will help remind you of just how brilliant you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/2017 • 16 minutes, 56 seconds
313: How to Get Over Imposter Syndrome (Why Are You Hiding? - Part 1)
On this first episode in our series on "Why Are You Hiding?" -- I talk about the ways you can confront imposter syndrome, which is important to address as it can lead to stress, anxiety and depression, something many of us face far too often as women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/25/2017 • 15 minutes, 1 second
312: Why Are You Hiding?
You're building this fantastic brand, launching products, creating content -- but are you "out there?" Or are you hiding? This is something that we're going to explore in the next few episodes, starting with this one: Why are you hiding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/22/2017 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
311: The (Unexpected) Secret Ingredients to Success for Women in Business with Marketing Consultant Arielle Loren
On this episode, Arielle Loren -- who is owner of her eponymous marketing and consulting agency -- reminds us to speak our dreams into existence, to be guided by our intuition and to develop self, sex and spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/2017 • 44 minutes, 15 seconds
310: How to Design a Workspace That Support You in Every Way as a Woman Entrepreneur with Artist Maggie Minor
Maggie Minor is a sculptor, who is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs design their work spaces to support them in every way, and she shares her top tips for designing your creative space on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/2017 • 50 minutes, 20 seconds
309: Don't Beat Yourself Up
Give yourself a break. Whether that means walking away from that project for a while, taking the night off for a little Netflix and chill, or whatever else you need to do in order to create some space for your peace of mind. And when you do so, don't beat yourself up. Being in constant "beast mode" isn't what makes you strongest; knowing when to take a break is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/2017 • 5 minutes, 53 seconds
308: Regina Gwynn, Co-Founder & CEO TresseNoire, on the Power of Partnership and Holding Your Own With Investors
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Regina Gwynn -- Co-Founder and CEO of TresseNoire.com -- talks about the value of going corporate first, how to hold your own (and tailor your story) in front of investors, and the power of partnership when it comes to starting your own business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/18/2017 • 46 minutes, 57 seconds
307: How to Know When It's Time to Switch, Pivot or Quit with Podcast Host Ahyiana Angel
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ahyiana Angel -- who is creator and host of the "Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast" -- shares the power of internships at any age, having the courage to jump before you're ready and knowing when it's time to revamp your brand and your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 22 seconds
306: Persevering as an Entrepreneur When Everything Seems to Go Wrong with KaZoom Kids Books CEO Donna Beasley
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Donna Beasley -- founder of KaZoom Kids Books -- talks about how to persevere as an entrepreneur when everything seems to go wrong, how to create a sales plan and really connect with your customer and how she's disrupting the children's publishing industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/2017 • 54 minutes, 4 seconds
305: Don't Waste Your Time
Take stock of what you're spending your time doing in your life and your business, and then consider: Is this something that necessary? Is this something that makes me happy? Time is precious. Don't waste your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/12/2017 • 3 minutes, 33 seconds
304: How to Embrace the Hard Times and Reimagine Your Destiny with Author and Film Producer Sahar Simmons
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sahar Simmons -- who a Film and TV producer, author of the children's book series, Brianna's Neighborhood and creator of the Mobile Movie Makers Youth Film Competition for teens in Atlanta -- talks about knowing when to move on, the power of intention, how adversity makes you stronger, and how to say YES to the right opportunities even when you're terrified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/11/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 58 seconds
303: Support Yo'Self!
You know the saying: You teach people how to treat you. So, when is the last time you showed up for yourself? When is the last time that you've been the shining example of what it looks like to support you? Yes, you want to enroll people in your vision, but are YOU a believer in your own vision? Never forget to support yo'self! Here's a reminder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/9/2017 • 5 minutes, 11 seconds
302: Latham Thomas , Doula, Author and Entrepreneur, on Owning Your Glow and Guarding Your Energy
Latham Thomas -- founder of Mama Glow and author of Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living and Crowning the Queen Within -- talks about the very real sacrifices that you choose to make to become an entrepreneur, how to give yourself space to explore what really works for you, and how to pay attention to the important affirmations and confirmations that let you know you're on the right track and surrounded by the right people -- or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/2017 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 12 seconds
301: MeetEdgar Founder Laura Roeder Shares Social Media Strategies for Your Small Business Success
Laura Roder is CEO of MeedEdgar, a social media software that helps entrepreneurs and small business owners take back control of their own time, while still promoting the value they offer in their businesses! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Laura, shares how to reduce your social media stress, smart social media strategies for your business, tips on building your email list and the value of reclaiming your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/2017 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
299: What Cardi B. Taught Me About Entrepreneurship
On this episode I share the 7 things that rapper Cardi B. and her rise to the top have taught me about entrepreneurship, and how you -- whether you're a fan of her music or not -- can apply those lessons to your own journey. Have a listen, and then please let me know what you think! I'm excited to hear your feedback on this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/4/2017 • 24 minutes, 32 seconds
298: Celebrity Makeup Artist Mimi Johnson on Mastering Your Craft, Building Your Business and Leaving a Legacy
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, celebrity makeup artist and serial entrepreneur Mimi Johnson talks about the importance of planning your exit and considering your legacy for your business, taking smart, measured steps to leap from side-hustle to full-time entrepreneur and being open to discover your passion whenever it shows up along your journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/31/2017 • 42 minutes, 29 seconds
297: How to Make the Sale and Avoid the Roadblocks that Keep Women from Closing the "Big" Deals with Monaica Ledell
Monaica Ledell is a serial entrepreneur who runs her companies Truth Hacking and Mommy Breadwinner and who has helped her clients generate nearly $10 million in sales. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, the Wichita, Kansas, native talks about the importance of having the courage to reach out to other entrepreneurs who are way ahead of you, getting over the roadblocks that block many women from making the sale and closing the "big' deals, and why you shouldn't try to sell like a man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/30/2017 • 50 minutes, 20 seconds
295: Actor, Comedian Kim Coles Opens Up about Depression After 'Living Single' and Rediscovering Your True G.I.F.T.S.
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, actor, comedian and author Kim Coles talks about how she made it through a trying time after the cancellation of her hit show, Living Single, how to cherish a certain experience for what it is while still embracing what's next, and how having a gratitude practice changes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/28/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 9 seconds
294: It's Time to Get Up Off Your BIG ASK!
It's time to get up off your big ASK! That's right, I said it! How many times have you let your fear of failure, rejection, being judged or someone questioning your worth stop you from making the BIG ASK? How many times have you been honest with yourself that it's actually your own struggles with your self-worth that keep you from going big? No more! In the episode I challenge YOU to get up off your BIG ASK with a few important questions to consider! It's time to go BIG! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/26/2017 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
293: How to Confront Rejection, Create Your Own Luck and Take the Leap with Five Senses Tastings Founder Kala Maxym
Kala Maxym, CEO of Five Senses Tastings creates a magical world for her clients through her company -- which creates unique "music tastings" where guests "taste with their ears." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kala talks about knowing when it's time to take the leap fully into entrepreneurship, how to confront rejection, and how to create your own luck when opportunities come your way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/24/2017 • 57 minutes, 19 seconds
292: How to Launch Your Blog, Master Your Side Hustle & Pivot Your Dream with Writer L'Oreal Thompson Payton
On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, writer L'Oreal Thompson Payton -- who is creator of the blog LTinthecity.com, speaks candidly about her struggles with her identity growing up, finding her voice, pursuing her dream and having the courage to pivot when that dream changes. Plus her top tips on how to successfully launch your own personal blog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/23/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 7 seconds
291: How Your Self-Worth Affects Your Pricing and The Importance of the Big ASK with Small Business Coach Cyndie Spiegel
As a small business coach and founder of The Collective (of Us), Cyndie Spiegel is passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs with building and sustaining their businesses and empowering them to take care of themselves and boost their self-worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/22/2017 • 51 minutes, 24 seconds
290: Author Luvvie Ajayi Opens Up About Her Journey from Blogger to New York Times Bestseller and Why You WIN By Being Yourself
On the episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, author Luvvie Ajayi takes us on her journey from being an award-winning and beloved blogger of her AwesomelyLuvvie.com blog to becoming a New York Times bestselling author of her first book, I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual. And she reminds us that in a world where numbers and comparisons and "grinding" may overwhelm us, the best way to "win" is by knowing that you have no competition when it comes to being the best YOU that you can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/21/2017 • 46 minutes, 30 seconds
289: Why Podcasting is the Best Way to Share Your Gift and Use Your Voice
I learned so much from podcasting expert Christy Haussler that I just had to include her as part of the Support is Sexy Rewinds this week. Along with learning so much from her about the value of podcasting, Christy, who was originally episode 76, encourages us to be brave enough to share our voices and gifts with the world, and to know that your brave decision to do so could completely change your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/18/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 10 seconds
288: How to Unapologetically Choose Yourself
Executive coach SharRon Jamison was a recent guest on the podcast, but her episode is one of the most popular when it comes to downloads. Though there were many gems to choose from for today's Support is Sexy Rewind, her example of choosing self, and letting people KNOW that you choose yourself, is one that we all need to remember. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/17/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 6 seconds
287: Don't Be Afraid to Divide the Pie
On this episode of the Support is Sexy Rewind, "The Pie Life" author and media personality Samantha Ettus encourages us as women to be unafraid to divide the pie. (If you're an Erykah Badu fan, know that this doesn't mean what you think it means!) Samantha is talking about living The Pie Life, a technique that allows business women to work, live and manage their lives in a way that's delicious, fulfilling, and best of all, messy! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/16/2017 • 47 minutes, 28 seconds
286: How to Take the Wheel of Your Business and Drive in Multiple Lanes
Jen Groover is my serial entrepreneur idol. She is one of the women who gave me the nudge to let me know that I was really onto something with this whole "support is sexy" idea. Thank God for women who are generous to tell another woman: Go for it! On today's Support is Sexy Rewind, Jen talks about how she, as a woman of many talents and interests, gives herself permission to operate in more than one lane, and how that has been a key strategy to her success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/15/2017 • 34 minutes, 34 seconds
285: How to Know When It's OK to Walk Away
So much to admire about the realness of Tricia Lee in today's Support is Sexy Rewind! After having a successful business -- Polish Nail Bar in Brooklyn for many years -- Tricia decided to close up shop and take a chance on a new life and a totally different career. As she mentions, ambition can sometimes seem like a gift and a curse, but when you tap into your courage -- as Tricia did -- you'll know that sometimes walking away is the true path to success and, more importantly, fulfillment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/14/2017 • 1 hour, 59 seconds
284: How to Be Brave and Remove the Golden Handcuffs
Mitzi Miller is a longtime friend and media colleague whose career I have long respected and admired. But as you'll hear in today's Support is Sexy Rewind, Mitzi's true triumph and inspiration is in knowing when it was time to make a major shift in her career, and release herself from the golden handcuffs. My respect and admiration has only increased, and I know yours will, too, as you hear how your courage cleared the way for her success in the television and film industry in ways she never imagined. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/11/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 25 seconds
283: Don't Be Crippled By Your Perceived Limitations
Another powerful episode full of rich nuggets of wisdom fittingly from Soul Rich Woman founder Genecia Alluora. Genecia cautions us not to be crippled by our perceived limitations and to channel that worry into something more positive. Too often, worry about things that haven't even happened stand between us and the possibility of what COULD happen. Time to let go of those limitations and, as Genecia says, envision success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/10/2017 • 46 minutes, 27 seconds
282: Don't Let the Ending Define the Story
Essence magazine Relationships Editor Charreah Jackson – who’s also founder of Bossbride.com -- drops so many gems in this episode it was difficult to choose just one for today's Support is Sexy Rewind. But the one that had far-reaching resonance with me was: "Don't let the ending the fine the story..." For me this is so applicable not only to our relationships, but also to failures we experience in our lives as entrepreneurs and simply as human beings. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/9/2017 • 59 minutes, 12 seconds
281: There's a Time for the Light and a Time for the Lab
On today's Support is Sexy Rewind, we feature media maven Kierna Mayo. Kierna, talks to us about the importance of realizing there's a time for the light and there's a time the lab. Keirna's wisdom comes as a great reminder of knowing when it's time to sit down and be humble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/8/2017 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 47 seconds
280: You Have to Learn to Live the Question
Today we revisit words of wisdom from fitness expert and Intensati founder Patricia Moreno on the importance of living the question. This was a life-changing nugget of wisdom with me, so I'm excited to present it to you in today's Support is Sexy Rewind! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/7/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 40 seconds
279: Why Not Today?
It's time to get real: Why NOT today? What's the real reason you're holding yourself back from moving forward with your dream? Can today be the day that you take the first step? I believe you can, and in this episode we talk about why you MUST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/4/2017 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
278: You Are An Expert of Your Own Experiences
Don't be held back by the magical day that you believe you'll become an "expert." You are an expert of your own experiences. How can you apply your experiences to your dream -- even if that dream is in a completely different field? You take your experiences with you no matter what your next move is. How can you package that, maximize that and let it support you in your journey? In this episode, I give you a few ideas of how to use this concept to empower yourself to move forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/3/2017 • 9 minutes, 37 seconds
277: Confidence Comes AFTER the Accomplishment
Are you sitting around and waiting for everything to be "perfect" before you feel confident enough to put that dream in motion or give it a try? On this episode we talk about how perfection is confining and the confidence for comes after the accomplishment. And to accomplish, you have to be in action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/2/2017 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
276: Every Master Was Once A Novice
You're new at this. That's nothing to be ashamed of. Because EVERY master was once a novice. What made them a master is that they weren't afraid to not know or to not try. The first step in becoming a master IS to take the first step and begin. Here's how fear of being a novice can and will hold you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/1/2017 • 7 minutes
275: Embrace the Beauty of Experimentation
Are you afraid to try? No, seriously -- when you're honest with yourself, is the only thing that's holding you back your willingness to try and to not know EXACTLY what you're doing? If so, embrace the beauty of experimentation. There is learning in action. Time to BE in action! This episode will be your jumpstart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/31/2017 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
274: Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story: Your FREE Course!
As we wrap our five-part series on creating your unforgettable brand story, I'm so excited to share with you this FREE COURSE I created just for you on "How to Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story!" In it, I go into more depth about the tips and advice that I offered in our podcast episodes and really deep dive into the process that I actually use when working with clients on creating their brand stories for their business or personal brands. Listen now to find out more and to sign up for the FREE COURSE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/29/2017 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
273: Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story: Secret Ingredients of a Great Brand Story
In part four of our series on how to "Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story," I share the key ingredients of a great story, which is very much like a fantastic meal. On this episode we discuss how the appetizer, the meal, the dessert and the cherry on top all come together to help you create your delicious brand story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/2017 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
272: Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story: Key Questions to Help You Craft Your Brand Story
As we continue our series this week on how to "Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story," we chat on this episode of the podcast about simple-yet-provocative questions you can ask yourself and consider as you shape your vision and craft your brand story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/26/2017 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
271: Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story: The Stages of Your Brand Story
As we continue our series this week on how to "Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story," we chat on this episode of the podcast about the different stages you may be in as part of your journey as an entrepreneur or career woman, and how having a clear sense of your brand story can support you in navigating that journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/25/2017 • 13 minutes, 16 seconds
270: Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story: What Is A Brand Story?
This week, we're going to do a special series on how to "Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story." On this episode, we chat about what a brand story actually is, and why you need one -- whether you're an entrepreneur or a career woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/24/2017 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
269: Be Who You're Meant to Be; Not Who You're "Supposed" to Be
In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I outline four primary reasons too many of us get stuck being who we're "supposed" to be rather than who we're MEANT to be. My hope is that you either recognize these patterns in your own life and decide that now is the time to pivot, or you are at least more conscious of this possibility that you may be living out the expectations of others rather than living out the dreams of your own. SIGN UP NOW FOR THE SUPPORT IS SEXY MASTERMIND AND CONNECT WITH WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE THERE TO SUPPORT YOU! SUBSCRIBE to the Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/21/2017 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
268: The Power of Compartmentalizing as a Woman in Business
"What has entrepreneurship taught you about yourself as a woman?" It's one of the cornerstone questions that I ask each guest of the Support is Sexy podcast. The answers range from inspiring to surprising, but always intriguing. Lately, perhaps because we've now been in this podcasting journey together for a year, I've begun to ask myself some of the questions that I pose to my guests. And when I asked this one, about what I've learned about myself as an entrepreneur and ask a result of entrepreneurship, one word came to mind: Compartmentalization. Though I never thought it would be a technique I'd call on, I share in this episode how it has not only saved me from making stupid and hasty decisions time and again, but it has also made me a better entrepreneur. Listen to find out how you may harness the power of compartmentalization as well. SUBSCRIBE to the Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/20/2017 • 19 minutes, 49 seconds
267: Astrologer Rebecca Gordon on Heeding the Signs and Charting Your Path as an Entrepreneur
Rebecca Gordon was 24 years old when she quit her day job and decided to become a full-time entrepreneur in the astrology space, but the New York native has always had an entrepreneur mindset and a love of astronomy. Still, it wasn't until a mentor pointedly asked her what she wanted out of life that Rebecca had the courage to even admit that she wanted to pursue her true passion -- astrology -- and later made that leap. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Rebecca shares the ways we can allow our curiosity and what we're naturally drawn to guide us, why we all have a purpose here on earth and why it's imperative that you have an answer when someone asks you this simple question: "What do you want?" PLUS, she gives me the personal reading I didn't know I needed! On this episode, you'll learn: How to avoid burnout and overwhelm.We are all born for a reason.Why you MUST have an answer when someone asks you what you want to do.What most of us often misunderstand about astrology.What astrology and our business charts can tell us about ourselves as women entrepreneurs.Plus, Rebecca gives me the reading of LIFE, and shares what you can learn from it, too. Show notes, links, resources (AND A SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE) for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. SUBSCRIBE to the Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/19/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 49 seconds
266: Never Forget: You Deserve Support!
It bears repeating: You. Deserve. Support. It's neither cute nor necessary for you to be the martyr, always play the hero, or live in struggle-dom alone while support is available for you in abundance and in many forms if you'd just invite it in. And on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I invite YOU into a space that is all about support and providing you with connections, resources, advice and more that will help lift you up and empower you to press on: suportissexymastermind.com! Check it out, be empowered and get connected. You deserve it! SUBSCRIBE to the Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/18/2017 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
265: Serial Entrepreneur Faven Ressom on How Leverage What's Working and Evolve Your Brand
Faven Ressom's family is Eritrean, and at age seven, she came to Atlanta from Ethiopia. Though surrounded by family, Faven felt like she was on her own, like she never really belonged because of the struggle to balance her own culture with American culture. Her escape at that time? Books. As she got older, Faven's determination led her to commit to creating inclusive environments where people felt like they belonged no matter their background. Today, Faven is a serial entrepreneur who owns, among other companies, Faved Events, which hosts some of the most popular events in Atlanta -- from brunches to food festivals -- and she's focused on developing other arms of her business, including a non-profit and a docu-series for television. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Faven talks about smart ways to leverage what's working, navigating male-dominated industries by differentiating yourself and getting out of your comfort zone in order to evolve your brand. On this episode you'll learn: Having the courage to embrace what's working.How to differentiate yourself in a saturated market.The importance of learning the word "no."One of the most important ingredients of hosting events: intention.Why you have to evolve and go outside of your comfort zone.Why you have to believe when no one else does.Defining success for yourself. SUBSCRIBE to the Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/17/2017 • 49 minutes, 2 seconds
264: Embrace Your MVP
How often do you get right to the edge of launching that new product, service or idea that you've been thinking about forever, but then you pull back because it's not perfect enough, big enough, ____ enough yet? How often do you want more, more more, before you even know if -- at its core -- what you're offering is something that your audience or customer wants? How often have you used: "It's not ready yet," as an excuse? Stop making excuses and get busy working on your MVP -- your minimum viable product. On this episode, I share what the MVP could be for your business, and how to get over your fears, get out there, get feedback and get better! SUBSCRIBE to the Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/14/2017 • 12 minutes, 33 seconds
263: Career Coach Juliet Hall on Owning Your Opportunities and Failing to Fit In
When Juliet Hall decided that she was tired of people telling her what to do, that was it -- she knew it was time to become an entrepreneur. But the South Carolina native didn't just jump up and quit her job, she planned her transition thoughtfully (for two years!), and suggests other career women do the same to prepare themselves for the moment when they do finally take the leap. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Juliet -- who is a career coach and self-empowerment speaker -- opens up about how her strict upbringing shaped her tenacity, why, as women, we have to own our opportunities and how you can stand out by failing to fit in. Also, Juliet shares a very powerful lesson in forgiveness and the surprising ways it can release us when we least expect it. On this episode, you'll learn: The power of visualization and intention.The 3ps: principle, people and products.3 smart ways to own your opportunities.Blind spots that cause us to miss out on opportunities.How to recognize when you outgrow a situation.Why you must align your work with your gifts.Her tips on how to plan for your transition.Advice for how to create speaking opportunities. Why you should fail at fitting in.Be independent of the expectations of others.Beware of well-intentioned advice from non-entrepreneurs.And how to channel pain into promise. Show notes, links and resources mentioned in this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. SUBSCRIBE to the Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/13/2017 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 49 seconds
262: Fireball Network Co-Founder Deena Baikowitz Tells How to Make Authentic Connections and Work Any Room
Deena Baikowitz comes from a long line of women who were entrepreneurs, so the idea of owning her own business felt natural for her. But growing up, Deena felt insecure about her petite stature of just under five feet -- except when she was on stage performing in dance and theater groups and bringing joy to the audience. Today, as co-founder and Chief Networking Officer of the Fireball Network, Deena helps her clients confidently take the proverbial stage and build their networks. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Deena shares tips on how to build your network with authentic connections, how to turn cold outreach into warm introductions and her tips for working any room. On this episode you'll learn: Why you must diversify your network.Key questions you should ask someone when building your network.How to make a cold introduction a warm introduction.How the buddy system helps you build your business.What it means to be a connector (and why anyone can learn to be one).Don't waste time doing the things that you're not great at. Focus on the spaces that allow you to be great.Her secret tip for how to make connections with people on LinkedIn.When building your business, start with who is already in your network.The benefits of having a wing woman.Her top 5 tips for working the room. Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. SUBSCRIBE to the Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/2017 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 39 seconds
261: Oui Shave Founder Karen Young on Perseverance and Moving Beyond Past Failures
Karen Young was an adventurous trouble maker -- in a good way -- and clear from an early age that she'd be an entrepreneur, even if didn't know exactly what that was at the time. She always knew that she could be anything she wanted, and part of the reason for this was because of the important lesson her grandmother taught her about perseverance. This lesson is something the Guyana native had to call on years later when she went through a difficult time after deciding to close her first business. Today, Karen -- who resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. -- is the creator of Oui Shave, a women's shaving brand that is disrupting the beauty industry. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Karen shares how to overcome public failures, how to measure your business's success (beyond social media), how to optimize F.O.M.O. and why support along your journey is essential. On this episode you'll learn: What perseverance looks like.How to know when it may be time to close up shop and move on.Lessons Karen learned about from failure of her first business.The dangers of the successful entrepreneur narrative. The benefits of going back to a 9-to-5 to give yourself some space.The importance of seeking therapy when needed and prioritizing self-care.Her tips for what she now knows about creating a successful business. Why your business must solve a problem.Her advice for getting your products to market. The value of in-person presentation of your products. How to measure the success of your business (beyond social media).How to attract retailers for your products. What she learned about the importance of SUPPORT!!! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/10/2017 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 4 seconds
260: Meet the Universe Halfway
Your journey, for sure, will include ups and downs, twists and turns, highs and lows, hallelujah moments and moments of heartbreak. This is life, and this is entrepreneurship. Your job -- your mission -- keep going. Stay on the path, remain committed to your dreams, and know that the Universe will meet you halfway. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/9/2017 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
259: Terra Winston: How to Get Over F.O.M.O. and Create A Business That Truly Aligns With Your Gifts
Terra Winston realized very early on the importance of a great education thanks to the emphasis of her parents, who grew up in the segregated south, and who modeled persistence and tenacity for her. The New Jersey native followed suit and says she was became the good girl who always got good grades and did everything right. But while pursuing her MBA at Stanford University, Terra struggled to determine what the smart thing was for her to do when surrounded by classmates who were launching major tech businesses in Silicon Valley. Her passion told her that there was something different for her, but her mind told her that if she didn't go for it at that time, she may miss out. On this episode, Terra -- who is Founder and Ringleader of the leadership consulting firm inTerractions, which she has run for nine years now -- talks about how to get over F.O.M.O (fear of missing out), how to adjust your risk profile and how to avoid getting stuck in perfecting rather than profiting when it comes to building your business. On this episode you'll learn: The importance of not being discouraged by pace.How to get over the fear of missing out in entrepreneurship How to change your risk profile.How to recognize when your job isn't the problem and what the "new job pattern" looks like.How just trying can be truly be empowering. Why you MUST have a side hustle.Why Terra's coach advised her NOT to create a business planHow to not get stuck perfecting rather than profiting.Surround yourself with people who are where you want to be.Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/7/2017 • 58 minutes, 46 seconds
258: 7 Smart Ways to Get Busy Building Your Support Network (And Find People Who Support Your Kind of Crazy)
I've spoken quite a bit recently about being more intentional about my own self care, and encouraging you to be more intentional about yours. Of course, there's proper diet, regular exercise and healthy environments that all play into that, but there's also the important factor of your support network. Not just friends, family and colleagues, but fellow entrepreneurs who support your kind of crazy! On this episode I offer seven smart ways to get started building -- or reinforcing -- your support network. Many you may know, but it never helps to revisit it. I certainly needed a refresher, hopefully this will be a breath of fresh air for your as well. I'd love to hear if you have other ideas! Show notes, links and resources mentioned in this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/6/2017 • 22 minutes, 46 seconds
257: It's Our Anniversary!
Oh my, it's our anniversary! Hooray for you and me!!! Thank you SO MUCH for making this first year of the Support is Sexy podcast so extraordinary! More than 100,000 downloads, 257 episodes and counting, interviews with more than 150 incredible women entrepreneurs around the world -- from Singapore to Dubai to London to San Francisco -- the journey has been more than I every could have imagined! It just WOULD NOT be the same without you. Thank you for supporting the podcast and the Support is Sexy mission of empowering women to know that having it all doesn't mean doing it all alone! Giddy about what's to come and grateful for all the lessons along the way. Let's continue to grow together, support each other and hold each other to our highest possibility! Women will change the world, and there is NOTHING sexier than women supporting women. Cheers! ~ Elayne DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/4/2017 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
256: How Dahcia Bastien Disrupted the Influencer Market with Shade Management and Creates Opportunites for People of Color
Dahcia Bastien became fascinated with the idea of becoming an entrepreneur during college at University at Albany, when her boyfriend-now-husband, Jacques Bastien -- who freelanced throughout school -- defined entrepreneurship as the freedom to create something that's your own. Dahcia didn't know exactly what that freedom looked like for her, but what she made sure to do was remain open to the possibilities, even while working her 9-to-5 job at the New York State Assembly after graduation. As she worked with her husband on running his marketing company, Boogie, this possibility eventually evolved into Shade -- an innovative influencer marketing agency she created that represents influencers of color. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dahcia shares how to find a gap in the market, jump in and fill it, how to serve underserved customers, the importance of launching before you're "ready" and knowing when to move on and when you're on to something. PLUS, what you need to know to build your brand and become a successful influencer. Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcasst.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/3/2017 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 26 seconds
255: How to be a Cheerful Giver!
While we're busy building our businesses, creating lives we love and gathering experiences along the way, it is important to remember to give. How are you giving with intention? What are the ways that you are choosing to support someone who may be less privileged than you are? On this episode, I challenge you to give some thoughts to the ways that you're giving and being of service in your business and your life. Give, and do so cheerfully. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/30/2017 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
254: 5 Seconds of Courage (What I Learned from Mel Robbins's Book 'The 5-Second Rule')
5-4-3-2-1... If, within just five seconds, you challenged yourself to do the thing you said you were going to do -- to keep a commitment, send that email, make that call, feed the kids, go to the gym -- think of how different (and productive!) life would be. This is a lesson I'm learning while reading the book, The 5 Second Rule, by Mel Robbins. I highly recommend it! Such a simple concept that has the potential to be the catalyst for a major mindset shift for all of us who apply it. How do I know? Because I applied it recently and actually saw it work magnificently. On this episode, I share that experience with you, how it changed everything, and how you can adopt the same principle in your own business and life. Have a listen, and then get busy in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Show notes, resources and links for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/29/2017 • 13 minutes, 39 seconds
253: Essential Must-Dos for Every Entrepreneur to Become Media-Ready with Public Relations Veteran Pam Perry
Pam Perry knew very early on that she was meant to be an entrepreneur -- partly because she liked figuring out more efficient ways of doing things and partly because she was fired from nearly every job she had as a teenager. Seventeen years later, Pam is celebrating nearly two decades as CEO of Pam Perry PR and Founder of Ministry Marketing Solutions -- helping her clients push their dreams forward, spread their message and deliver on their promises. On this episode, Pam talks about evolving your brand, telling your story, creating authentic connections and the essential must-dos for every entrepreneur to become media-ready. On this episode you'll learn: Smart advice for networking offline.How to foster authentic connections.How to pay it forward.Ways that social media may intimidate us.Why people aren't buying your products, they're buying you and your story.Why you shouldn't shy away from the failures.The importance of learning all you can about the industry you're interested in, joining organizations and connecting with mentors.Pam's 3 must-do media tips for entrepreneurs.The one thing you must have to be media-ready.Utilizing collaborations to expand your brand. Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/27/2017 • 50 minutes, 14 seconds
252: Social Media Expert Melanie Mackie Tells Us How to Stop Hiding and Learn How to Shine Online and Offline
Scareletta Media Founder and Social Stylist Melanie Mackie considers herself an accidental entrepreneur. The United Kingdom native began as a blogger in 2009 sharing tips about social media, long before many were turning to the internet for content and the market had yet to become saturated in the U.K. and throughout the world. Through her work online, and because of the freedom and flexibility it offered her, Melanie evolved her blog into a business -- one that now supports women entrepreneurs in shaping their own social media style. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Melanie shares her insider social media and productivity tips, and tells why you should think of your business as petit and powerful -- but not small, why many women entrepreneurs struggle with stepping out front in their businesses (even though we want to!), and how she goes beyond simply teaching clients to post on social to helping them confidently shine on and offline. On this episode you'll learn: How to stop hiding and step out front.Not one secret formula for social.How to be brilliant on your all of your platforms.What is social styling?How to build your know-like-and-trust factor.Should there be a difference between the social content on your business and personal account?How to create a "living brand" on social. The importance of connections and collaborations.The common social media mistakes women entrepreneurs make.Productivity tools to help you manage social.The value of turning down projects that don't align with your brand.How to get over your blockage around pricing.Show notes, resources and links for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/26/2017 • 44 minutes, 1 second
251: Don't Fake It Til You Make It, Work It Til It's True!
We've all heard the phrase, "Fake It Til You Make It." On this episode of the podcast, I propose that, instead, you "Work It Til It's True!" You're not a fake; you're a woman with vision, with dreams, with ideas, and with a plan! So let's work it until that dream becomes a reality. Here are the three phases of working it until it's true: VisionPlanClaim It!Listen to find out how to work each phase, exercise the law of attraction, and make your dreams come true. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/23/2017 • 10 minutes, 14 seconds
250: Life Strategist SharRon Jamison: How to Heal Old Wounds, Choose Yourself and Get Better, Not Just Busy
If there's one thing that entrepreneurship teaches you, whether you're ready for the lesson or not, it's how resourceful you are -- or not. This is one of the things that life strategist SharRon Jamison loves about entrepreneurship, and what she learned from her parents, who always had a side hustle when she was growing up. SharRon -- a native of Missouri who moved around 14 times with her teen parents before she reached high school -- took note of this model, and while building her career as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry during the past 30-plus years, she always had in her mind that she was going to launch her own business some day. On this episode, though, SharRon speaks candidly about past childhood wounds, including cruel racism, that she had to overcome in order to reach that place where she felt comfortable stepping into the spotlight, and shares what we all need to understand about ourselves to overcome life's obstacles and have the courage to be our true selves. On this episode you'll learn: The true value of the side hustle.How to utilize corporate America as the training ground for you're life's work.Understanding that your worthiness is a birthright.Recognizing when your private pain is showing up in public places.Why if you don't deal with your wounds your wounds will win.You have to be okay celebrating yourself by yourself.What it means to have courage to follow your truth and not tradition.Reasons some of the people who are most successful often feel the least fulfilled.How to recognize when something within is not working.3 things that she says each of us wants.How to restructure your life so you get better, not just busy.Why you must have a growth plan.The importance of learning to choose yourself.The different dysfunctional personalities that you need to be aware of. Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/22/2017 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 15 seconds
249: How to Know When It's Time To Take a Break!
I get it -- when you're building your business and creating something sexy it's go, go go, right? If it's going well, you don't want it to stop so you keep pushing; or, if it's not going so well, you feel like you can't stop so you keep pushing. Either way, the result is you pushing and pushing and pushing. Here's the thing about pushing, eventually, if you're not careful, your body will push back and tell you that, "hey, you need to take a break!" That was the case for me when a recent migraine shut everything down and stopped me not only from pushing, but from working at all. On this episode, I want to remind you of ways to take care of yourself before you body pushes back. You're a super woman, but you don't have to be Superwoman. Take care of yourself, and take a break! DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/21/2017 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
248: Publicist Gilda Squire on How She Turned Ballerina Misty Copeland Into a Bonafide Brand (and Her Tips for How to Build YOUR Personal Brand)
When Gilda Squire's mom passed away when she was 15, it impacted the trajectory of her life. Instead of graduating high school and going directly to George Mason College -- which was her dream, she ended up working for the FBI in order to take care of herself and make her own money. And since then, the Ruther Glen, Virginia, native has felt like her mother has been with her as her guardian angel, guiding all of her decisions throughout her life and her career -- from her positions in the federal government, to finance, to publishing to entrepreneur and owner of her own agency, Squire Media and Management. Today, it's Squire who guides the careers and brands of her elite clients, including groundbreaking ballerina Misty Copeland, who is the first Black woman to become principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre. On this episode she talks about the importance of remaining curious, leveraging opportunities, knowing when to move on, and how to build a world class brand with staying power. On this episode you'll learn: The importance of curiosity and how it can lead you to other opportunities.You never know who's watching.Always remember, when you encounter obstacles, there's always another way.The importance of being coachable.Look for the opportunities within your environment.Knowing when it's time to move on (and not being afraid to do so).How to take a step back in order to leap forward.The importance of giving yourself a deadline.Leveraging your past positions for your next venture.What one key factor that has sustained her company over the past decade. 3 components of building a successful brand.What most people get wrong about branding.How to remain committed to your brand. Show notes, resources and links for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/19/2017 • 1 hour, 34 minutes, 54 seconds
247: 3 Smart Ways to Handle Rejection
I don't care how gentle a rejection is, there's always some part of it that makes us say, "Ouch!" I went through this recently after receiving a rejection from an agent about my book proposal for the "Support is Sexy" book. (OUCH!) But, I learned something from this experience. On this episode, I share what I learned from the experience, and three ways that you can handle rejection as the journey to your dream. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/16/2017 • 12 minutes, 35 seconds
246: Help Me Help You!
Whether starting a business or you're already in the swing of things and looking for new ways to serve your customer, client or audience, the best way to find out what they need is to ASK! You know better than anyone what you feel would be most helpful to you at this stage of your business. So I'm asking you, help me help YOU! :) Tell me what what you want, what you need, what will truly help you move forward in your business. Go to supportissexysurvey.com now and answer a few questions for me -- which will only take you about 7 minutes! I look forward to hearing from you! DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/15/2017 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
245: Control the Narrative: You are the Author of Your Life
As women in today's world, we certainly are embracing our agency more and creating lives and businesses that we love; but there are still times when we have to be reminded that WE have control of our own narratives. At a time when our decisions, our bodies and our access to opportunities continue to be blocked in many ways, remember that you are the author of your life (or the co-author, if you're like me and you believe that a higher power is at work with you on this journey). Don't let the world tell you who you are supposed to be. Be who you're MEANT to be and control the narrative. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/14/2017 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
244: 'The Big Life' Author Ann Shoket on Millennials, Messiness, Side Hustles & Badass Babes
Since she was 14 years old, growing up in Littleton, Colorado, Ann Shoket always knew that she would be a woman of the world, one with great power. Though she's not sure exactly where that confidence came from at such a young age, the author and celebrated former magazine editor says she was always confident in the power of women. Years later, Ann would install that girl power into teen girls around the world as editor-in-chief of Seventeen magazine for nearly a decade. And now, as author of the new book, The Big Life, she is supporting millennial women in tapping into their own power as they navigate careers, relationships and life in this ever-changing world. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ann talks about the importance of the side hustle as a secret to success, how to embrace you messiness, what we can all learn from millennials and what it means to be a badass babe. On this episode you'll learn: Why the side hustle is one of the secrets to success and satisfaction.The reality of keeping the fire burning as an entrepreneur.What we can all learn from Cyndi Lauper.Why you should never cut your boss out of the picture as you rise in your career.The lessons she learned on her way to the "big job."Why she doesn't have a five- or ten-year plan.The benefits of the twists and turns in your journey.Why you must learn to embrace your mess.Why, early in your career, you have to say yes to everything.The importance of having a life partner who is as excited about your career as you are.How living the big life is different than "having it all."Why young women are leading the change in corporate culture and sisterhood.How her advice went from how-to to me-too.How to navigate the itch.How to navigate sisterhood and show support.The truth about the "instagrammy" life.Show notes, resources, contacts and links for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/13/2017 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
243: Maria-Karmina Landicho on Breaking Into Journalism, Becoming a Household Name and Making Her Mark as an Asian-American Woman
Born in the Philippines, Maria-Karmina Landicho came to the U.S. at age three and was taught from early on by her father that everything was possible; but, as an immigrant, she often felt like an outsider. When she found her parents' typewriter and began to write, Maria-Karmina discovered the thing that made her feel like she belonged: telling people's stories and later becoming a journalist. Today, as a member of Myx TV -- a multicultural cable network that caters to Asian-Americans -- Maria-Karmina has her sights set on becoming a household name despite the odds. On this episode talks about the power of vision, breaking into journalism and overcoming prejudice to follow your dream no matter what limitations others put on you. On this episode you'll learn: The power of imagination and vision.Her advice for breaking into journalism.Faking it until you make it.Why your journey may include some twists and turns.Speaking your dream into existence.Understanding the law of attraction.Recognizing how powerful your words are.The importance of having love in your life.Show notes, resources and links for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/12/2017 • 53 minutes, 59 seconds
242 - Get Out Your Dream - Part 5 - Get Out There!
This week is for the dreamers who are ready to become DOERS. And in support of moving you through that sometimes frustrating process, I’m doing a series this week on the podcast called “Get Out Your Dreams.” Each day, we’ll focus on a part of the process and I’ll ask you questions that I think will help you work through it — questions that I, and many of my clients, have used in the past. Today’s episode is about getting out there, taking imperfect action and learning in action. Don't be stalled by the pursuit of perfection. Take action! Show notes, resources and links for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/11/2017 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
241: Get Out Your Dream - Part 4 - How to Execute and Make Your Dream a Reality
This week is for the dreamers who are ready to become DOERS. And in support of moving you through that sometimes frustrating process, I’m doing a series this week on the podcast called “Get Out Your Dreams.” Each day, we’ll focus on a part of the process and I’ll ask you questions that I think will help you work through it — questions that I, and many of my clients, have used in the past. Today’s episode is all about EXECUTION! It's time to stop stalling -- let's make it happen! Here are some tips on how to get started. Show notes, resources and links for this may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/9/2017 • 10 minutes, 37 seconds
240: Get Out Your Dream - Part 3 - What's the Plan?
This week is for the dreamers who are ready to become DOERS. And in support of moving you through that sometimes frustrating process, I’m doing a series this week on the podcast called “Get Out Your Dreams.” Each day, we’ll focus on a part of the process and I’ll ask you questions that I think will help you work through it — questions that I, and many of my clients, have used in the past. Today’s episode asks a crucial question: What's the plan? Ask yourself the key questions in the episode to help you come up with these important answers. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/7/2017 • 16 minutes, 44 seconds
239: Get Out Your Dream - Part 2 - How to Create Your Vision Statement and Mission Statement
This week is for the dreamers who are ready to become DOERS. And in support of moving you through that sometimes frustrating process, I’m doing a series this week on the podcast called “Get Out Your Dreams.” Each day, we’ll focus on a part of the process and I’ll ask you questions that I think will help you work through it — questions that I, and many of my clients, have used in the past. Today’s episode focuses on creating your vision statement and your mission statement for your brand, business, product or service (and how to know the difference). Plus how to create a personal mission statement. Show notes and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/6/2017 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
238: Get Out Your Dream - Part 1 - How to Get Clarity about Your Dream
This week is for the dreamers who are ready to become DOERS. And in support of moving you through that sometimes frustrating process, I'm doing a series this week on the podcast called "Get Out Your Dreams." Each day, we'll focus on a part of the process and I'll ask you questions that I think will help you work through it -- questions that I, and many of my clients, have used in the past. Today's episode focuses on getting clarity on what exactly your dream is. So grab a pen and paper (because I'm old school) and let's get started! DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/5/2017 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
237: Always Remember that You Are a WINNER!
There will be times -- in business and in life -- where you may feel like a loser. Times when you are definitely losing the game you're playing -- no money coming in, relationship not flourishing, work just not working. But no matter the circumstance or the struggle, always remember that you are a WINNER. Always. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/2/2017 • 5 minutes, 1 second
236: Ashleigh Blatt on Walking Away from a 7-Figure Business and Having the Courage to Evolve Your Brand
Ashleigh Blatt made her first sales pitch in the aisle of her parents' carpet store when she was just six-years old. Ever since then, the upstate New York native has had the entrepreneurial itch. Though she didn't give in to that itch until after she spent a few years working in an office and living what she calls the "fluorescent light life," Ashleigh knew she wanted to be more than just one of thousands within someone else's company. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ashleigh talks about building a seven-figure business (and the pain of walking away), why it's okay that you evolve beyond your business and the importance of remembering to celebrate the small wins and accomplishments along your journey each and every day. On this episode we discuss: Why our business desires evolve as we evolve.Maximizing your skill set within a partnership.The importance of getting to that third customer.How to smartly upsell your customer.Getting over the "hustle" and the "b.s." of the work-life balance.Why you have to celebrate the small wins and have an accomplishment practice.The value of multiple revenue streams. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/1/2017 • 29 minutes, 42 seconds
235: How to Effectively Ask for and Accept Support
Support is sexy. By now, you'd think I know this; but even I need a reminder once in a while. We all do. So in this episode I share a few reminders not only of the ways that support is so sexy, but also some tips on HOW to effectively ask for and accept support. Sometimes we don't realize we are the only ones holding ourselves back from the support we need to move forward. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/31/2017 • 15 minutes, 12 seconds
234: It's OK to Be on Some Other Shit
Who is the woman you have to become to become the woman you want to be? To create the business you want to create? To experience the life you want to experience? To make your dream a reality? You may have to become the woman who is on some other shit. On this episode I talk about how to become OK with being the woman who is on some other shit when it comes to creating the business and life of your dreams. There will be people who may not get it, and you know what? They don’t have to. This is about YOU. YOUR life. YOUR dream. YOUR business. Blaze your own path and others will catch up – or not. Either way, do it your way. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/30/2017 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
233: Genecia Alluora: How to Crush Limiting Beliefs, Forgive Failures and Become a Soul Rich Woman
Genecia Alluora has been working since she was 14 years old. Not because she wanted to; but in order to help support her family who struggled financially in Singapore, where she was born and raised. During that time, Genecia was bullied by some of the kids at her school, was an introvert and, she says, was considered an "ugly duckling." Today, Genecia is a former Miss Singapore International, a serial entrepreneur -- with eight businesses and counting, co-founder of the new women's empowerment platform Soul Rich Woman (which boasts more than 8,000 members) and an advocate for women to create the businesses and lives of their dreams. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Genecia speaks powerfully about moving beyond your limiting beliefs, the importance of accepting coaching, how to overcome massive failures and what it truly means to be a Soul Rich Woman. On this episode, you’ll learn: The power of the right mindset for successDon't be crippled by your perceived limitations.You don't know what you don't know.Channel the worry and fear into something more positive by envisioning success.How to forgive yourself for a business failure.The power of authentic storytelling. How to leverage social media and build your know-like-and-trust score.The importance of knowing when it's time to upgrade your social circle.What it means to be a Soul Rich Woman. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/29/2017 • 47 minutes, 28 seconds
232: Author and Podcast Host Win Charles on Advocating for People with Cerebral Palsy
A field trip to Washington, DC, when she was in the 8th grade change everything for Win Kelly Charles. When the Aspen, Colorado native saw the broadcast studios at NPR, she knew that she wanted to be a journalist. Today, Win -- who is host of Butterflies of Wisdom -- uses her voice as an advocate for people with cerebral palsy and raises awareness about their capabilities. On this episode Win, who is a tri-athlete and who loves snowboarding, shares the ways people underestimate individuals with CP, how she learned to thrive despite her disability and why she feels it's important for people with disabilities to share their stories. On this episode you'll learn: What people misunderstand about people with cerebral palsy.Ways to turn grief into action.The importance of having an advocate.Why it's crucial for people with disabilities to share their stories.Why it's important for content creators to listen to their audience's wants and needs. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/26/2017 • 38 minutes
231: Don't Let Disappointment Stop You -- You Have to Learn to Run in the Rain!
Some days, the sun just ain't gonna shine. There will be clouds, there will be rain, there may even be storms. But when it comes to your dreams, you can not let those cloudy days dissuade you from pressing on. Do not let disappointment stop you. You have to learn to run in the rain! DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/25/2017 • 17 minutes, 42 seconds
230: Beauty Expert Phylencia Taylor on How to Build a Beauty Brand and Be Fulfilled -- Not Just Successful
Beauty culturalist Phylencia Taylor considers herself a late bloomer into the world of entrepreneurship. After a decade in the beauty industry working in marketing at top brands such as Carol's Daughter and Wella, she made the shift. Based on her experience, the upstate New York native decided to create products and tools she felt like she needed when entering the beauty industry -- tools that will boost the evolution of success for newcomers. The result is her book, Evolving Beauty and its companion planner. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Phylencia talks to us about core marketing values, mistakes too many beauty brands made, and the importance of not only being successful, but fulfilled. On this episode you'll learn: Marketing is still a core part of business in the age of digital.One of the biggest mistakes beauty brands make.How to know when a product is working and when it isn't.The value of utilizing guerrilla marketing tactics.Her beauty breakthrough theorem.How to view beauty as a tool of empowerment.Her advice for learning to be happy AND successful.When it comes to your journey, everybody can't come. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes and resources for this episode can be found on supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/24/2017 • 35 minutes, 3 seconds
229: It's time to Just. Start.
It's almost mid 2017 -- June will be here in just over a week. What dream have you been promising yourself that you were going put in motion this year no matter what? What's holding you back? What are you afraid of? It's time to real with yourself about what's standing in the way, and to just start. Just. Start. Here are some ideas on how to get started. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/23/2017 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
228: O.School Founder Andrea Barrica on How Embracing Empathy, Removing Shame and Being Authentic Impact Your Bottom Line
A call from her freshman roommate from college, Jessica Ma, changed the trajectory of Andrea Barrica's life forever when she asked her to be a co-founder of inDinero, an accounting software company, which raised more than $1 million in venture capital investement. It was one of the most harrowing experiences of Andrea's life -- and her first sign that she was meant to be an entrepreneur. Today, Andrea -- who has coached other entrepreneurs in raising more than $80 million for their business -- is preparing to launch a business that aligns with who she is as an activist and with her passion for creating sex positive environments and removing shame around sexuality , called O school. In this episode, the Sacramento native talks to us about tapping into empathy as your superpower, removing shame from all areas of your life, learning to be the best advocate for your business and the importance of being your authentic self no matter what. On this episode you'll learn: Becoming and showing up as your true self.The power of the right mentor investing in you.The value of having a cheerleader on your team.How shame limits our forward movement. Tapping into empathy as your superpower in business.How emotional intelligence impacts your bottom line.The three key jobs of a CEO.Andrea's top tips for a great investor pitch and how to learn to read the room.How to focus on the highest impact activity. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/22/2017 • 52 minutes, 59 seconds
227: How to Be Your Authentic Self!
Sometimes, as you're becoming clearer about the things you want and who you want to be in the world, you may get some pushback from people who are used to experiencing you one way. What you have to do is become confident in being your authentic self and find spaces where you are safe and supported in just being YOU! Here's some advice for how to do that and become ok with losing people along the way. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/19/2017 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
226: Andrea Pitter of Pantora Bridal on Seizing the Opportunities, Setting Business Boundaries and Facing Your Fears
Andrea Pitter is clear: "I was always good at hustling." Since Kindergarten, the Brooklyn native has been able to spot opportunities, creatively fulfill a demand and confidently make a sale. On this episode, Andrea, who is the owner and designer of the bridal and accessories brand Pandora Bridal, talks about recognizing opportunities, how to set boundaries in your business, pushing beyond your fears and getting clear on your own definition of success. On this episode you'll learn: Don't turn your creativity into a chore.How to say no to requests for discounts.In business you have to learn how to let it go.How to upsell your customer in an exciting way.If you have an idea of what you want to do, work in that industry.Remembering that the best part of the journey is on the other side of fear.How to hire the right staff.How to know when it's time to expand.The importance of educating your customer.How to promote your brand on social media.Social media dos and donts — and the importance of those first nine photos.Getting clear on your own definition of success. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/18/2017 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 2 seconds
225: #WCW How to be Your Own Crush!
I have the biggest crush on you -- and I want you to have a huge crush on YOURSELF! Sometimes we forget all that's lovable about us. Here are a few ways to remember! DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/17/2017 • 3 minutes, 38 seconds
224: Producer/Director Susanne Goldstein on Clearing the Path, Directing the Exchange and Working within the Sweet Spot
Since she was five years old and growing up just outside of Boston, Susanne Goldstein has been committed to letting things flow -- so much so that she would clear branches from the brook near her friend's house because she wanted to create a clear path for the water. Today, as CEO of diversity/inclusion company the Verna Myers Consulting Group and a producer/director, Susanne remains committed to creating clear paths for advancement, achievement and conversations that lead to mutual understanding, as evidenced by her latest endeavor, a powerful and ambitious documentary series called The Exchange. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Susanne talks about creating your own opportunities, making genuine connections and working within your sweet spot. On this episode you'll learn: Surround yourself with the best.The value of carrying your own paintbrush and painting your own door of opportunity.How to network by fives.What you should say to a contact when you're not really sure.How you can create your own luck.The importance of following up with people who support you.How to break through the "fourth wall."Why she believes in setting a theme for your year.How to live your life within your sweet spot. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO SUPPORT ABOUT SUSANNE GOLDSTEIN'S PROJECT, The Exchange. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources mentioned in this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/16/2017 • 48 minutes, 29 seconds
223: Miss Jessie’s Co-Founder and CEO Miko Branch on Building from Scratch, Making Rookie Mistakes and Learning to Heal
When she was younger, Miko Branch had a secret fantasy of opening a pink-decorated salon, although her parents had other career aspirations in mind for her. At age 25, Miko made that dream a reality, and ran her own salon out of the Brooklyn apartment she shared with her sister, Titi. In 1997, with her sister's encouragement, Miko opened a storefront salon despite her own fears about expanding. Though some of those fears may have been realized when the sisters later lost their business due to what Miko calls some rookie business mistakes, a combination of their resilience, the influence of their strong-willed southern grandmother, Jessie Mae Branch, an aha moment while bathing her young son and a determination to create a hair care products that suited their textures and their lives would change the path of Miss Jessie's granddaughters forever. Today, as Co-Founder and CEO of Miss Jessie’s -- one of the natural haircare industry's leading brands -- Miko Branch talks to Support is Sexy podcast about rookie mistakes, aha moments, the power of sharing secrets with your customers, the dangers of growing too quickly and her thoughts on the Shea Moisture marketing misstep. Plus, she opens up about losing her sister Titi in 2014 and how that experience has affected her commitment to her own mental wellness and to spreading that message of mental health awareness to others. On this episode you'll learn: How to recognize opportunities.Miko's advice for entrepreneurs creating their own beauty products.The advantage of BEING your customer.The power of sharing the how-to information for your products.The moment when you realize you're on to something.What it takes to to be prepared for distribution of your products.The pitfalls of growing too quickly.How "over-skuing" hurts your brand.How to avoid marketing missteps and how to address them when they happen.What Miko and Miss Jessie's are doing to support mental wellness and mental health awareness.The importance of giving ourselves permission to understand our feelings as women. And the sometimes lonely journey of entrepreneurship. WANT TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF MIKO'S BOOK AND A SAMPLE OF MISS JESSIE'S HAIR CARE PRODUCTS? BE AMONG THE FIRST FIVE LUCKY LISTENERS TO SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR GIVEAWAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/15/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 25 seconds
222: Happy Mother's Day (It's Time to Give Birth to Your Dream!)
Happy Mother's Day! If you're a mom or a caregiver, I hope you're having a spectacular day! And in between the well-deserved pampering (or simple off time) that you'll enjoy today, I want to encourage you to take a few minutes to reflect. What dream have you been pregnant with for way too long? It's time to give birth! DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Visit supportissexypodcast.com for more! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/14/2017 • 3 minutes, 23 seconds
221: What's Your Story? Be Aware of the Story You're Telling Yourself (and How That Story Affects Your Life)
What's your story? What are you accepting to be true -- or untrue -- about yourself? How are you internalizing the stories that other people try to impose on you? These are a few of the questions I pose in this episode as we get clear on the stories we're telling ourselves and how those stories affect you in your life, your business, your relationships and more. YOU are the author of your story, you have the power to control your own narrative. Find out how. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/12/2017 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
220: Rana Campbell on How to Put Your Dreams in Drive, Own Your Story and Commit to Your Vision
For Rana Campbell, her memories of childhood including straddling two worlds between her days spent at her preppy middle and high school and her hometown of Orange, New Jersey. The experience helped her learn how to navigate her way no matter her environment and taught her the importance of exposure to possibilities and dreaming big. On this episode, Rana, who hosts the popular Dreams in Drive podcast, talks about the power of stories, how our stories affect our dreams, being aware of the themes in your life and sticking with your vision even through the plateau. On this episode, you’ll learn: The importance of being aware of the reoccurring themes in your life.Why you have to ask the right questions.Set a date for when you’re going to launch that new thing.How the universe conspires to help you.Knowing when it’s time to make a change and go in a different direction.How to know when to put an idea in the garage until later.The value of knowing what you don’t want.The real deal about monetizing your podcast and working with advertisers.The advice Rana received from the head of Apple Podcasts.The power of telling yourself that it’s going to be okay even if you don’t believe it yet.Being led by your why and knowing that the work you're doing is bigger than you. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/10/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 20 seconds
219: Giving It Up vs. Giving Up
There's a big difference between giving it up and giving up. As ambitious women, sometimes we get the two confused, and doing so causes us to put a choke hold on our dreams -- trying to force it rather than fulfill it. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about the beauty of giving your dream some room to breathe, and the important distinction between giving it up and giving up. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/9/2017 • 5 minutes, 5 seconds
218: Likeable CEO Carrie Kerpen Talks Likeability Factor, Learning to Put Self First and Why Listening Beats Talking on Social Media
For Carrie Kerpen , CEO of one of the industry's leading social media companies -- Likeable Media, having flexibility and control over her time and the ability to be there for her young daughter is what opened her eyes to entrepreneurship. On this episode of Support is Sexy podcast, Carrie talks about boosting your likability factor, how self-care made her a better CEO and how her unicorn of a wedding birthed her social media business back in 2006 -- the year before Facebook was available to us all. On this episode you'll learn: That fears are learned, not given at birthHow to boost your likability factorThe importance of listening first when it comes to your content.Why most of us are data rich and insight poorWhat women entrepreneurs need to know about content and social media Carries top personal branding tipsHow to pick your social media platform.What brands get wrong about social media.Why you MUST focus on your business being profitableWhy there's no one secret to successHow to build your personal advisory boardWays self-care makes you a better CEO DON'T MISS OUT! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources mentioned in this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/2017 • 46 minutes, 24 seconds
217: Why You Always Lose at the Waiting Game
You can come up with a long list of reasons to wait to leap, to wait to go after that dream, to wait to make it happen. But really, they're not reasons, they're excuses disguised as reasons. It's all part of the waiting game. On this episode, I talk about the reasons you'll always lose at the waiting game, and the three things you're REALLY waiting for when you come up with those excuses: PerfectionPermissionProof Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes, resources and links for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/8/2017 • 17 minutes, 10 seconds
216: The Fundamentals of Public Relations, and the Importance Self-Care, with DE 1989 Founder Eddie Desormeau
Edgina "Eddie" Desormeau fell in love with entrepreneurship in high school while working at a bed and breakfast called The Lewis House in upstate New York. Though her professional journey didn't lead her down the road of hospitality, the experience of seeing someone run their own business planted a seed that later blossomed into her own public relations firm, DE 1989. Today, the Haiti native who came to the United States at age 12 and learned English in a matter of months, has a list of clients from diverse industries, including fashion, food & beverage and entertainment. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Eddie shares what you need to know about what public relations is and what it is not, how to get clients and grow your PR business and the important list you need to make before you quit your job and become an entrepreneur. On this episode, you'll learn: How to know when to move on.Lessons about the importance of self care.The value of taking a step back and deciding what your really want.The important list you need to make before you quit your job.What is public relations and what is not.How to get new clients.What indicators to look for to select the right networking events.How to get exposure for your business.The importance of getting clear on your story for your business.Why you have to DECIDE that you're enough. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes, contacts, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/4/2017 • 1 hour, 41 seconds
215: Malene Barnett of Malene B. on Creating a Successful Design Company with Staying Power and the It Factor
Malene Barnett , creator and Design Director of Malene B., has always been an artist, receiving awards throughout school to pursue her passion. But even though the Norwalk, Connecticut, native was clear that she was meant to do something creative with her life, she was also clear that she was not enamored with this idea of being a "starving artist." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Malene -- who turned her passion for art and design into an award-winning design company featuring bespoke carpet, fine wall coverings and artisan tiles -- talks about discovering your specialty, determining your niche, and building a distinct brand with longevity, media appeal and the never-ending potential for expansion. On this episode, you'll learn: How to determine your niche.The importance of knowing how to market and sell your designs.The benefits of having a specialty.Why, as a designer, you have to be aware of how much your have to budget for samples. Why you MUST do your research, study the industry and know the players.How to assess when the answer should be "no" on a potential project.How to approach -- and connect with -- potential partners.Her 3 tips for designers wanting to get exposureHow to make sure your business is able to adjust to change.Why you have to put your work out there before you're "ready."And why, when it comes to business, you can't take any of this personal. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! USE THE CODE SUPPORT IS SEXY TO GET $10 OFF OF MALENE'S SPECIAL E-GUIDES FOR LAUNCHING AND GROWING YOUR DESIGN BUSINESS. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/3/2017 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
214: Don't Worry About Problems that You Don't Have
I am so blessed to get presented with a variety of opportunities that extend beyond the Support is Sexy podcast and that are often a reflection of the hard work I’ve done over the past 20 years in media. And while I examine all opportunities with an open mind, a prayerful heart and a confidence that lets me know that all opportunities – even the ones I may decline – come my way for a reason, I still find myself putting the worry before the opportunity. So while I’m thinking and praying and being open minded, there is a part of my mind that is already past the opportunity and thinking about all of the implications it could mean for me and for my life and for my family and for my future and what about this and what if this means I’m going to have to do that, but what if that happens and oh gosh what about….? This is what previous Support is Sexy podcast guest and Drop the Ball author Tiffany Dufu says is worrying about problems that you don't have, which is a lesson a mentor taught her when she did the same. Since this is something that happened to me just recently, I wanted to share this message with you all as you weigh the opportunities that present themselves in your life and give a few reasons why you want to be aware of whether you’re worrying about problems you don't even have. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/2/2017 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
213: How to Network as an Introvert and Connect with Your Ideal Clients with Courtney Daniel of C Daniel Designs
While Courtney Daniel says her twin sister is definitely an extrovert and has the opposite personality than she does, the imaginative creator of C. Daniel Designs says it took practice and courage for her to break out of her own shell and build her successful stationary design business. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Courtney speaks about navigating business as an introvert, turning her passion into a must-have product and how to connect with ideal clients in an unforgettable way. On this episode you'll learn: How to navigate business as an introvert.Tips on how to break out of your shell.How to turn your passion into a must-have product.The importance of speaking your dream job into existence.What you can learn from the hiccups in your journeyHow to connect with your clients in a meaningful way.Smart and easy ways to network.Advice for how to get your product in the hand of potential clients.The truth about the loneliness of entrepreneurship and how to make it through. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, resources AND A SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5/1/2017 • 50 minutes, 8 seconds
212: 10 Ways to Know If You're REALLY Serious about Your Business
How serious are you about your business? This is a question I had to SERIOUSLY ask myself within this past week. I had one of those weeks that online entrepreneurs dread: My web site, elaynefluker.com, was down and completely inaccessible to my audience and to me for the past week. ACK!! It was a rough one, but as always, I challenged myself to think about the lesson in it all. Through my tears (kidding, sort of) I determined that my seriousness about my business was being tested here. There were areas where I had clearly slacked, or hadn't taken all the steps I need to to make sure this business that I have invested more than a year's worth of time, effort, money and plenty more into, was protected. Can you relate? Is there an are in your business where you're unnecessarily slacking? Time to ask yourself WHY! And it's time to put a few things in place to make sure you cover your bases, because your business matters. So don't take it for granted. Take it seriously. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/27/2017 • 32 minutes, 38 seconds
211: Body by Ruah Creator Stephanie Wild Shares How Natural Skincare Products Saved Her Life and Launched Her Business
For Stephanie Wild, it was a benign tumor that helped launch her business. When the Nashville, Tennessee, native was diagnosed, she began to obsessively research healthier options for food and skincare choices, knowing that what you put in and on your body has a major effect on your health. Out of this experience, Body by Ruah was born. On this episode, Stephanie shares how her quest for a healthier lifestyle changed the trajectory of her life, set her business in motion, and inspired her to enroll a community of people in her vision to provide access to healthy choices for all. On this episode, you’ll learn: The importance of doing your research.How to test your products.Knowing when expand your vision.How to get support for that broader vision.The benefits of collaborations.Tips for launching a natural product line. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! VISIT BODY BY RUAH AT bodybyruah.com FOLLOW BODY BY RUAH AT… Facebook: @bodybyruah Instagram: @bodybyruah RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE: Ifundwomen.com CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT STEPHANIE'S IFUNDWOMEN CAMPAIGN FOR BODY BY RUAH. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/26/2017 • 23 minutes, 3 seconds
210: Benilde Little: How to Close the Gap Between Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Benilde Little is a bestselling author who has been "on her own" as a creative for 20 years, but the former Essence magazine editor just recently began to view herself as an entrepreneur. As time went on and industries – especially the book publishing industry – continued to change, the Newark, New Jersey, native embraced the idea of entrepreneurship, in part out of necessity. On this episode, Benilde talks about transitioning into entrepreneurship as a creative, how to embrace that creative part of yourself no matter how “weird” it may seem, the journey of overcoming a deep depression and channeling your experiences into your work, and Benilde’s own mission of empowering women to be vulnerable and transparent. On this episode you’ll learn: Why it’s important to see yourself as an entrepreneur, even as a creative.How to know when what you’re doing may not be your “song.”The importance of having an accountability partner.Embracing your "weird" side.Owning your sensitivity and vulnerability.Getting over your "shoulds."Channeling your experiences into your creative work. DON’T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/25/2017 • 45 minutes, 28 seconds
209: Take the Hill!
Now if you and I are connected on social media – especially on Instagram, you have probably seen a post or two from me about running. I love running, especially running outdoors, and it’s a form of not only exercise but of meditation for me. I’ve also shared some of my recent challenges with running thanks to a knee that wants me to slow it up a bit. But overall, outdoor distance running is my thing, and while I do shorter runs during the week, for the past six weeks or so at the time of this recording, I’ve started going to the park near where I live here in Georgia each weekend and doing the beautiful five and half mile trail there. Now along this trail, there are plenty of trees and wildlife and lakes and just everything that you’d want to take in during a run. And there are ALSO plenty of hills – looooong and in some cases steeeeep hills. Because the trail is still new to me, I don’t know exactly when they’re coming, but I know they’re coming! And boy! Does my mind go through all kinds of changes as I start to approach them! Notice that I said my MIND – not my body! My body, other than this knee challenge that I mentioned, is fine as long as I take it slow. But my mind??? The mental acrobatics that it goes through to convince me to stop before I get to that hill – and when that hill is in view – is remarkable! So during this weekend’s run – as I dug in and ran up one of those many hills, I started to think about the hills we all face in our lives and in our businesses, and how many times we may either try to avoid them, give up when we encounter them, or get halfway to the top and turn back around. Can you relate? So on this episode, I want to share some words of encouragement and a few reasons for women entrepreneurs to TAKE THE HILL in your business and life! DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/24/2017 • 13 minutes, 56 seconds
208: How to Run Full Steam Ahead Toward Your Destiny
Do you believe in destiny? Are we all meant for a certain fate or destination in life? On this episode of the support is Sexy podcast I offer a theory, and share what I believe often trips us up in a big way on our journey toward our own destinies. Have a listen, and watch your step! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/21/2017 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
207: Watch What You Say! How to Pay Attention to the Right Voices in Your Life
Voices. They're everywhere. Our duty to ourselves is to be present and self-aware enough to know when to listen, when to ignore and how to interpret the messages. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about the voices and the importance of watching what we -- and they -- say. Voices in our head. Voices in our lives. Voices from the Universe. Find out how to recognize and manage them all. SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/20/2017 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
206: The Process of Elimination: How to Let Go of What's Keeping You Sick, Stuck and Dissatisfied
Food poisoning is a beast -- and not a sweet one. I'm recovering from my last bout -- the third in the past few months -- and it has pushed me to figure out what the heck is going on. Something in my diet is not working, something has got to go! So I'm going through the process of elimination, removing the things that I think are no longer good for me, seeing how it goes, and then replacing them with better, healthier options. The same is necessary for us in our businesses, careers and lives. Occasionally, we need to go through the process of elimination and remove those things (or people) that no longer serve us. As difficult as it may be at times, doing so creates space for something or someone that may be a better fit to come in. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about how to let go of what's keeping you sick, stuck and dissatisfied. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/18/2017 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
205: It's Time to Stop Playing and Do That Thing
"The more important a project is to your evolution, the more resistance you will feel to it."~Author Steven Pressfield, "The War of Art." In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how resistance (and fear) kept me from taking action and completing a project that has been a dream of mine since I was a child: Finishing a book proposal and ultimately becoming an author. But the pursuit of perfection and the ability to come up with plenty of reasons (i.e., excuses) gave me plenty of "outs" for not completing this job and fully going after this dream. That is until I finally stopped playing and decided to do that thing and do the work! Life is short, time is limited, you can no longer waste either of those gifts. Find out how to push through the resistance and make a commitment to take a step toward your destiny. It's waiting for you. As Wayne Dyer said, "Don't die with your music in you." Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/17/2017 • 11 minutes, 5 seconds
204: Never Let Anyone or Anything Hack Your Happiness
Does the world (or your business) have you feeling kind of "meh?" Do you have moments when you want to give up and walk away from your latest venture because it's just not working or you're frustrated or you've hit a roadblock that has you completely down in the dumps? Are there people, even if well-meaning, who completely suck your joy and enthusiasm for that thing that you're creating? Welcome to entrepreneurship! :) And welcome to life as a human being. You're going to have moments where the world, your business and the people within it threaten to steal your joy. Don't allow it. YOU control your happiness, your thoughts control your emotion. I had to remember this in a recent instance when my web site went down and help was slow to the rescue. On this episode I talk about simple tools that you can tap into so that you can keep anything or anyone from hacking your happiness. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/14/2017 • 13 minutes, 29 seconds
203: Balancing Full-Time Careers with Running a Full-Time Business: Vibe Ride Owners Courtney Anderson and Tiffany McKenzie Tell Us How They Do It
Longtime friends Courtney Anderson and Tiffany McKenzie have taken "moonlighting" to the next level. As full-time lawyers -- a tenure-track law professor at Georgia State University and an estate planning attorney, respectively -- the Atlanta, Georgia, residents are also co-owners of boutique fitness studio, Vibe Ride. With a diverse and passionate group of clients built over their past two years in business, Vibe Ride combines fitness, technology, a sense of community and ratchet music with popular classes that include indoor cycling, barre and P90x. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Courtney and Tiffany open up about being the underdog, facing the doubters and creating a business and a community that's truly unique and all about the perfect vibe. On this episode, you'll learn: The balancing act of building a business and a full time career.Importance of having the right team.Always add twice as much time and money into what you want to do.The importance of experimenting with your marketing strategy to see what's working.How to foster community with your customers.How to pick the perfect location.How to build and manage your team.How to get through moments of doubt (from you or from outsiders).Advice for choosing investors for your business.How to tell your job about your business and finding ways to marry the two. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources from this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/13/2017 • 46 minutes, 5 seconds
202: How to Survive the Lows in Your Business
Celebrating the high points in your business and career is the easy part, right? Everybody's cheering you on, liking what you offer, telling you how fantastic you are, wanting to be there for you every step of the way. But what about the moments when you're experiencing the lows? The crowd disperses, it can sometimes feel lonely and confusing, and you're often left alone with your own thoughts that threaten to drive you mad if you let them. Fortunately, although we certainly live in a world where moments of our lives and journeys are delivered through filtered images and highlight reels, more and more entrepreneurs are being honest about the ups and downs, highs and lows, of entrepreneurship. The roller coaster is real, and to survive the dips, you need support. On this episode I share some of the tactics I use to sustain myself in those moments when you can't figure out which way is up. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/12/2017 • 15 minutes, 7 seconds
201: Using Art to Challenge Beauty "Standards" and Celebrate Bald Women with Photographer Alyscia Cunningham
Entrepreneur, author, filmmaker and photographer Alyscia Cunningham learned important lessons about building up a resilience to rejection from her tight-knit, Trinidadian family. As a five-year-old, she walked door-to-door with her grandfather as he sold water filters in their Baltimore neighborhood and, on occasion, encountered hostile customers. And her mom, who suffered a stroke after a brain aneurysm when Alyscia was just two years old, never the partial paralysis on her left side stop her from living a full life. In 2013, when Alyscia wanted to do a "big chop" to support women with cancer, she experienced unexpected rejection and negativity again, this time from women who told her she was crazy to cut her waist-length locks. As was family tradition, that rejection fueled her to move forward more determined than ever, not only to cut her own hair in support, but to celebrate the beauty of bald women in her new documentary and book, I Am More Than My Hair. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Alyscia talks about using your art as a tool of social commentary, finding support for your project through multiple resources and how to incorporate your family into your business as it continues to evolve. On this episode you'll learn: Be open to expanding your project beyond what you envision.Smart resources to support your documentary.Fiscal sponsorship -- what it means and how it can support your project.How to use your art for social good.The value of involving family, especially children, in your business.How to find a good coach.The importance of understanding your mindset as it relates to your business. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio!Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/11/2017 • 45 minutes, 57 seconds
200: Celebrating Episode 200! Let Go of What It Looks Like!
There have been many lessons along this journey of creating the Support is Sexy podcast! Throughout it all, the greatest lesson has been that you have to learn to let go. As much as we have a vision, have a plan, have goals, there has to be a part of you that is flexible, that is able to be open to the way the path leads you. In this episode, in addition to celebrating the milestone of reaching episode 200 of the podcast (yes!), I share the things that we let hold us hostage as we embark on our journeys throughout business and throughout life. It's time to let go! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Find show notes, resources and links for this episode at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/10/2017 • 16 minutes, 18 seconds
199: Start Where You Are, Use What You Have, Do What You Can
"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."~Arthur Ashe, tennis legend, social activist. This is one of my favorite quotes, so much so that I have it framed and on my bookshelf in my office. It's something I go back to often, especially when I'm in a period of transition or launching something new or going into unfamiliar territory and feeling fear about inadequacy. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I break down this inspiring quote and talk about how you can use it to move forward with confidence in your business and your life during those times of transitions. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resource for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/7/2017 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
198: Jennifer Miotke on Building a Top Matchmaking Business and What Successful Women Get Wrong about Dating
Jennifer Miotke is president of one of Atlanta's top boutique matchmaking companies, One on One Matchmaking. And although she's not the owner of the business, she feels herself coming into her own as a partner for owner and mentor Sarah Kathryn Walmsley. With her passionate, tell-it-like-style, Jennifer and team have grown the company from three clients in 2009 to hundreds of clients today, and they boasts more than 300 marriages as a result of their services. On this episode of the Support is Sexy, the Columbia, South Carolina, native -- who hustles with heart on behalf of her clients -- talks about building a successful matchmaking business, the dating challenges (and opportunities!) that exist for professional women, and why -- when it comes to your happiness -- apathy is your worst enemy. On this episode you'll learn: How conquering your fear helps you build up your grit and resistance.How grow your business too fast could your brand.The importance of great referrals.Her top 3 tips for finding a great matchmaker.The most common challenges successful women face when dating.Jennifer's top 3 tips for a great first date.What saying "I'm too busy" really means.Why you can't care about your clients' success more than they do.Why you have to be aware of apathy about your own happiness.The importance of second chances.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/6/2017 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
197: Stop Shrinking! Your Playing Small Does Not Serve the World
"Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people don't feel insecure around you..."--Marianne Williamson. It's time to step into the light and stop shrinking. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/5/2017 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
196: How to Pitch your Big Idea with Writer, Producer, Director Crystal McCrary
Crystal McCrary has always known that she wanted to be a writer. So what career path did she take after finishing school? She became an entertainment lawyer. Because that's what so many of us do when we're not sure yet how to align our passion with our vision and with our business, right? We make what seems like the smart/safe choice. Crystal's first step toward her dream of becoming a writer? Writing! Something that bestselling author Terry McMillian told her she must do if she was serious. When Crystal was halfway through a book that later became her first novel -- Homecourt Advantage -- she decided to leave the law firm and take the leap. Since then, Crystal has written several novels and produced and directed television series, films and documentaries, including her latest project, Little Ballers: Indiana, with WNBA star Skylar Diggins. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Crystal talks about how her work has evolved, what stories are most important to her at this stage of her life, the importance of more show, less tell, and her advice for aspiring filmmakers, producers an creatives who have a vision, but who are uncertain of which path to follow. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/4/2017 • 50 minutes, 26 seconds
195: How PMM Agency CEO Kimberly Blackwell Went from Side Hustle to Multimillion Dollar Marketer
It wasn’t until three or four years into her side hustle that Kimberly Blackwell, CEO of the award-winning marketing and promotions agency PMM — which is based in Columbus, Ohio — took the leap of faith and struck out on her own as an entrepreneur. Until then, the Cincinnati native was working for a big company in marketing while building what she never imagined would become her full-time business. And when Kimberly finally went for it, she did so from the her one-bedroom apartment, though her mindset enabled her to think much bigger. What has sustained her and her business — which works with companies such as Nationwide, Toyota and Fed Ex — for nearly 20 years? Her faith, her natural affinity for people, her competitive nature, her desire to always over-deliver and, as she says, being a “pay-it-forward kind of chick.” On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kim talks about the importance of paying attention to the points of reveal, why you’re only as strong as your network, why those networks should be diverse, how, as a marketer and creator, you have to speak the love language of your audience, and why — when it comes to personal branding — you have to remember that you have a brand with your boss/business and you have a brand with your bae. On this episode you'll learn: The importance of paying attention to points of reveal.Why you're only as strong as your network -- and why that network needs to be diverse.The value of making sure you over-deliver on every project.How to move beyond imposter syndrome moments.The difference between being "invited" and being "included."How to be an intentional communicator.The importance of TND - Tone and Delivery.Speak the love language of your audience.The benefit of getting out of your comfort zone.What most of us get wrong about personal branding.3 top marketing tips for new entrepreneurs.Why mindset is everything.Why women business owners must look into collaborating in order to help each other grow.There's power in course correction.The importance of having mentors and champions on your side.Why you have to regularly reinvent your business.Remember that you have a brand with your boss and you have a brand with bae. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/3/2017 • 1 hour, 8 minutes
194: Some Days You Have to Remember Who the ___ You Are! You Got This!
Yes, as a woman entrepreneur there are going to be days when you may feel frustrated with your business because it’s not growing as quickly as you hoped. Yes, there will be days when you are discouraged that something you thought was going to work out a certain way simply doesn’t. Yes, there are going to people who don’t get it, don’t support you, don’t care. Yes, there are going to be events, conferences and “top ____ lists” that have your name no where near it. Yes, some days, you are going to want to throw in the towel and call it quits. Don’t. You were given this vision for a reason. You know in your heart that you’re on to something, that you were meant to do this. And even on your worst day, there’s a part of you that whispers, “you got this!” Use this episode for a bit of encouragement during those moments when you need to hush your inner critic, and remind yourself exactly who the ____ you are. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4/1/2017 • 9 minutes, 18 seconds
193: Adjust Your Mindset, Set Aside Discipline, Focus on Habit
I know, it may not make intellectual sense at first or seem counterintuitive, but focusing on forming good, new habits -- in my opinion -- is more powerful than just focusing on increasing your discipline. In this episode, I share ways that you can develop good habits to support you in your business and your personal life, and how -- during the moments when you slip -- you must recommit. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/31/2017 • 13 minutes, 51 seconds
192: Are You Taking the Leap or Are You Half Stepping?
Have you ever had a conversation with someone and they say something in passing that completely rocks your world? Something that – even though it’s about a completely different topic -- resonates with you so deeply about something you’re going through? Something that’s like…whoa! That happened me to me during my interview this week with Jennfier Miotke, President of One on One Matchmaking here in Atlanta. Jennifer’s interview, which is full of great dating advice and insight on running a matchmaking business, will air next week, so make sure you listen out for it. But what struck me during our conversation was her response to my question about why professional women sometimes struggle to date. And yes, if you’ve been listening to the show, you know I’m speaking about myself. Dating is on my to-do list, but honestly, it sits in the same spot and hasn’t risen to the top of the priority list in a looooong time. Jennifer’s response gave me a clue as to why that is. Listen to this episode to find out what she says, and to see how half stepping on this things that matter to you is doing nothing but holding you back. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/29/2017 • 7 minutes, 10 seconds
191: You're Never Too Old to Have a Great Mentor
Mentorship. We all have our preconceived notions about it. On this episode, I encourage you to rethink mentorship, your approach to it and how you may make the most of your relationship, whether mentor or mentee. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/28/2017 • 20 minutes, 27 seconds
190: 7 Simple Ways to Be Clear on Your Who, What and Why for Your Business
When it comes to your business, are you clear? I mean really clear? Like, crystal. Do you know your WHY? Can you articulate that with ease? How much do you know about your audience and your customer? And really, why does it all matter to you? As you continue to grow and evolve in your business, these will be just a few of the questions that you have to face -- whether you're asking them of yourself or your pitching your business to other people (investors, contacts, potential customers, etc). To embody confidence when talking about your business, you have to be clear. Clear on your who, what and why. But how do you get clear? By asking yourself a few questions. I don't have all the answers, but I definitely have the questions. In this episode I share questions that help me continue to get clear on my business, and pinpoint my who what and why. Have a listen, and then be sure to go to supportissexydownloads.com so you can get the FREE DOWNLOAD of the graphic that goes with this episode. Paste it on your vision board, capture on your phone, use it as a guide whenever you need to get clear! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/27/2017 • 19 minutes, 21 seconds
189: Why That Change You're Going Through May Be Just What You Need
You know, sometimes I even surprise myself. I consider myself an introvert; although I know how to "turn it on" when needed. But "turning it on" requires work, and for an introvert like me it requires a lot of work and effort, which usually leaves me exhausted afterward. For this reason, I usually prefer me-time or intimate interactions with friends, where I can lay back and be myself. But that's not the part that surprises me. What surprises me is how I have become the princess (not quite the queen) of networking since I relocated to Atlanta -- connecting with new people nearly three or four times a week. I've never had trouble building relationships with people, but honestly, since I worked and lived in New York for so long, I had become comfortable knowing who I knew. I didn't quite subscribe to the "no-new-friends" motto; but I did feel like: "I'm good." The change changed all of that. A new environment, a new perspective, a need to push myself outside of my complacent zone and get out there to connect with new people, and, my priority, to create opportunities to continue to build my business. This isn't an episode about your need to network. (I actually find "networking" as we know it kind of slimy, but connections are crucial.) This is about you looking at a change that maybe you're avoiding, or one that your doubting, and thinking of it in a new way. Perhaps it is just what you need. Listen to find out why. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/24/2017 • 11 minutes, 8 seconds
188: The One Thing: How to Get Focused on What Matters Most to Your Business
Do you suffer from “shiny apple syndrome?” If you’re an entrepreneur with any ambition, it’s likely you have. Instead of drilling down on what’s working, we get caught up focusing on what’s next. But what’s next may not be what’s needed. Ask yourself: What’s the one thing that I should focus on to help me achieve extraordinary results? This is what I am learning while reading the book, The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan (Bard Press 2013). I’ve heard many entrepreneurs mention the book as one of their favorites – a go-to for advice – and I understand why. I have tons of passages outlined, as I share in this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, the book is helping me to clear away some of the “shiny apples” in my entrepreneurial journey and focusing on what really matters, both to the business I want to build and the life I want to lead. Listen to learn one of the most important questions you can ask yourself when searching for your One Thing. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/23/2017 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
187: Find a Way: What a Power Outage During a Storm Taught Me About Commitment in Business
How far are you willing to go to keep your commitment? A commitment you’ve made to yourself and to other people? If you decided that it matters to you, will you do whatever it takes no matter the obstacle you face? I ask these questions as I sit in the pitch darkness – with the exception of the glow of my laptop – and record an episode of the Support is Sexy podcast during a power outage caused by a big storm here in Georgia. As a night owl who does much of my recording and work for my online business in the evening – you can understand how a power outage might present a problem. (Ack!) But you know what? I’m recording, I’m writing, I’m committed and I’m finding a way. I’m not sure exactly how this will work, but I am sure I will find a way. Whatever storm your facing, in whatever form it takes – whether that’s power outage, person or other challenges – figure it out. In your life, in your business, you can find a way. In this episode, I offer some advice on how to do so. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/22/2017 • 7 minutes, 20 seconds
186: nicepipes CEO Lisa Binderow on Daring Greatly and Why She Said "No" on Shark Tank
Atlanta native Lisa Binderow never thought she'd love being an entrepreneur, but was drawn to the analytical side of it -- finding problems and coming up with creative solutions. Such was the path for Lisa -- who now lives with her husband and soon-to-come baby in New York -- in 2014, when her cropped leggings on the way to teach yoga class just weren't enough, and the existing solutions of itchy, acrylic leg warmers just weren't cutting it. Problem found. The solution? nicepipes, Lisa's invention of arm and leg warmers that are soft, comfortable, stretchy and perfect for fitness fanatics, plus they protect you from the cold. Ever since Lisa wore her first few samples to yoga classes and other teachers coveted her nicepipes, the brand has been heating up ever since -- and most recently became a hot topic when Lisa made a memorable appearance on an episode of ABC's Shark Tank. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lisa talks about finding the courage to dive into the Shark Tank, and the power of daring greatly, knowing when it's time to move on and being brave enough to turn down what might seem like an opportunity of a lifetime. On this episode you'll learn:How to leave that thing that doesn't make you happy, even if what's next isn't perfect.How to get over the fear of changing course.First steps to take when you have a new product idea.How to take inspired action.Why people are your greatest resource.Remembering that it's important to know what you want and what you DON'T want.For every big YES there may be 5 no's, but you have keep going.How to walk away from what may seem like a deal of a lifetime.Being focused on what matters most to you, your life and your business.How to get comfortable trusting your gut.What Lisa learned about herself and the kind of business she wants for Nice Pipes after Shark Tank (and the book that prepared her for her appearance).Why you have to surround yourself with people who support you and allow you to be vulnerable. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/20/2017 • 52 minutes, 36 seconds
185: Yona Love, Designer of Plus-Size Fashion, on Pursuing Deferred Dreams and Embracing Every Woman
Yona Love didn't have an easy childhood. Born in Israel, she came to U.S. with her mom and her four siblings at age nine after her parents divorced, and she chipped in where she could as her family was on public assistance in order to get by. It was during this time, that Yona says she learned the value of working hard by watching her mom learn English, study at night and build what later became the family's constructions business, which Yona now helps run. But deep down, in the midst of blueprints and permits, Yona always had a love for fashion. Today, although Yona still runs the family constriction company, fashion is her business, and her new line Yona New York is -- made for women sizes 14 - 24 -- is gaining momentum. Most recently one of her looks was worn by This is Us star Chrissy Metz, and it has been featured in publications such as Refinery 29 and Life & Style. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Yona talks to us about addressing a pain point with your business, going after deferred dreams, and keeping it all in the family (business). On this episode you'll learn: How to get over the life's hurdles.How to tap into your resilience and not give up.The importance of second chances.Find a way to do that thing you love.Tapping into deferred dreams.Creating a business that solves a pain point.How to reach out to influencers. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/18/2017 • 28 minutes, 27 seconds
184: 3 Ways Being Flexible Can Help You Bounce Back In Your Business
Be flexible. As an entrepreneur, you have the opportunity to employ flexibility as you go about building your business. Whether it's when you're facing failure and disappointment, when you're in the midst of a big project that takes an unexpected change, or when a personal priorities come up (family, friends, self-care), being flexible will help you get through these times AND avoid beating yourself up. Be flexible, begin again and keep going. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/17/2017 • 10 minutes, 57 seconds
183: Askanya Chocolate CEO Corinne Joachim Sanon: Building a Business that Creates Social Change
For entrepreneur Corinne Joachim-Sanon, changing the negative narrative that is often forced on her home country of Haiti is part of her mission. Through her all-natural chocolate company, Askanya Chocolates, Corrine celebrates the beauty of Haiti as an agriculture center not only through the imagery used on her products, but also by creating lasting job opportunities and making the best use of the country's natural resources. After attending the University of Michigan and Wharton School of Business, the self-described "book worm," who skipped the fourth and the eighth grade, became an industrial engineer and was in the flow of her career in New York City. But at 29, Corinne's passion for being a change agent in her community and creating a business that, at its core, was about social change in Haiti, called her back home. Since launching in 2015, Askanya Chocolates are now sold in stores around the world, the company has more than 30 employees and works with 3000 local farmers and it is Haiti's first bean-to-bar chocolate company. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Corinne talks about having the determination to experience all you want to experience in life, being clear on your mission for yourself and your business and how she created a business that makes shifting the narrative of her country a delicious success. On this episode you'll learn: Create short- and long-term lists of your goals.How to navigate the road blocks as you build your business.The importance of remembering that entrepreneurship is a marathon; not a sprint.Top tips for how to get your products into stores.The value of work-of-mouth.How to create a business that pushes social change and empowers women.Why you should listen to the naysayers, and let them make you better than ever. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode including resources, links, etc, may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/15/2017 • 34 minutes, 10 seconds
182: Pivotte Studio Co-Founder Evelyn Frison: Navigating the Winding Road of Entrepreneurship and Partnerships
Eveyln Frison was raised to play by the rules. Growing up in different parts of the world thanks to her military family, Evelyn, was taught the value of hard work, discipline and avoiding risk, and later fell in line with that tradition by signing up for ROTC in college at University of Colorado. But that bit of rebel and that entrepreneurial spirit that was also a part of who she was couldn't be resisted. In 2013, after a few years of working in marketing and advertising -- and also experiencing frustrating with clothing options for women who go through may phases throughout thier day -- she decided to take the leap. Today, with her business partner Yehua Yang, Evelyn is the co-founder and brand director of Pivotte Studio -- which is a line of polished clothing that offers form, function and fashion for women on the go. Their goal is to help women move through the world feeling comfortable and confident. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Evelyn talks about the twists and turns on the path to success, what she wishes she knew before she jumped into her business, what it's like to build a business partnership with your best friend (yes, it can work!) and how entrepreneurship is one of the greatest personal growth journeys you'll ever have. On this episode you'll learn: Key conversation you should have with your business partner before you start your business.What make a business partnership work.How to resolve conflicts between partners.The importance of regular checks.The power of being a digital first business, even in fashion.Getting clear on your message for your business.Practice saying your message and your brand proposition out loud.Remembering that, as a startup, you're going to continuously evolve.Seek feedback about your brand from your customers.Be okay with letting an idea go when it's not working.Importance of having a mentor who gives you feedback and helps build confidence.How personal development plays a role in entrepreneurship.How confidence is key to being a successful entrepreneur and how they can be nurtured.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/14/2017 • 58 minutes, 44 seconds
181: Hire My Mom CEO Lesley Pyle on Overcoming Obstacles, Building Your Network and Growing Your Business
It was the "Mama Bear" in Lesley Pyle that moved her into her life as an entrepreneur. After giving birth to her daughter 22 years ago, the Tomball, Texas, native felt almost immediately that she wasn't going to want to return to her full-time job in an office, which would cause her to be away from her newborn all day. And she was right. When Lesley returned to work, missing her daughter was just too much. After approaching her employer to see if a flexible schedule was possible (it wasn't), Lesley decided to take the leap and begin a business of her own. What followed next as she freelanced and worked on building her business was plenty of Ramen noodles, having to sell one of the family's cars and a lot of cutting back. What Lesley learned she needed most was a network of women like her who wanted more options for how they work. When she couldn't find one, she created it -- and her business continued to evolve from there. Eventually, HireMyMom.com was born. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lesley shares with us the ups, downs and realities of starting your own business, how to tap into the needs of your niche and how to know when it's time to seek support when you're ready to grow. On this episode, you'll learn: Go for what you know inside you can do, even if you're not sure how.Never shy away from the "big opportunity" just because you don't think you'll get it.How to tap into the needs of your audience/clients.How to get the word out about your business.Sticking with your niche.Take time to consider your next move.How to have a unique offering for your customer.Knowing when it's time to adjust your business model.How to get through the challenges in your business.How to build your network. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/13/2017 • 35 minutes, 7 seconds
180: Now is the Time! How to Stop Stalling and Make It Happen!
That vision that you have -- that was given to YOU for a reason. So why are you stalling? What's stopping you from getting started? What's standing in your way? Whatever it is -- get over it. Because NOW IS THE TIME! The world is waiting for you to execute that vision, to make it happen. As Marianne Williamson says, "your playing small does not serve the world." NOW IS THE TIME! And on this episode, I talk about three obstacles we may face on the journey, and how to move beyond them. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. FOR INFORMATION ON THE CREATE SOMETHING SEXY MASTERMIND AT createsomethingsexy.com! [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/10/2017 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
179: A Gentle Reminder (Be Aware of Your Language, Thoughts and Feelings)
When you face a failure, disappointment or challenge that you think is a result of some shortcoming you perceive in yourself, how do you communicate with yourself about it? Do you respond immediately withe blame, anger, shame? Do you curse that shortcoming aloud (as I mentioned I did in this episode)? When it comes to your language, thoughts and feelings when communicating with yourself, I have a reminder for you: Be gentle. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we get into why this is so important for your well being. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/10/2017 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
178: How to Embrace New Beginnings, Move On & Thrive Through Tough Transitions with Realtor Tricia Lee
Tricia Lee has always been about her business, literally. At age 11, the Phoenix native had a cleaning business, including classmates -- and her sister -- who worked for her for $5 per day. After high school, Tricia wanted to be a flight attendant -- and did, at age 19 -- until she was fired. What came next, after getting her B.A. in Communications from Arizona State University, was more than a decade of groundbreaking work in the beauty business, including positions at Estée Lauder and MAC Cosmetics, and eventually with the launch of her innovative business, Polish Bar -- a nail salon that took Brooklyn (and the industry) by storm. But 10 years later, even though her business was still buzzing and beloved by the press and patrons, Tricia knew it was time to move on, again. Next stop: real estate. But the journey wasn't an easy one. In fact, Tricia calls it muddy, one of the hardest she has faced. On this episode, Tricia talks to us about believing wholeheartedly in your dreams, tapping into that part of yourself that knows when it's time to make a move, and how success can sometimes cloud your reality. On this episode you'll learn: How to keep moving toward your vision despite the obstacles.Knowing when it's time to move on.Remain focused on your WHY.How to make liars out of haters.Why you have to surround yourself with people who support your kind of crazy.Moving beyond from the guilt of moving on.How to face down self doubt.How success can sometimes cloud your reality.The benefits of the hard times.Her advice for women going through a tough transition.How being "bout it" has been key to her success.The importance of doing the work when no one is watching Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/8/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 56 seconds
177: Removing the Mask of Success and Facing the Realities of Depression with CEO Lisa Brown Alexander
Lisa Brown Alexander grew up in Montreal, Canada, the daughter of conservative Jamaican parents, who taught her the importance of hard work. During her childhood in Canada, Lisa says she was oriented to social causes and organizations, an influence she had no idea would play such a major role in her later work. After graduating from Howard University and rising up through the ranks in other organizations as an HR executive -- to the point where she had the corner office with the rubber tree plant -- Lisa had to face her reality: she wasn't professionally fulfilled, no matter how "successful" she seemed. She decided to take a major leap of faith and start her business, Non Profit HR, while pregnant at the time with her third child and going through what later became a divorce. Nearly two decades later, her Washington, D.C.-based business -- Non Profit HR -- is thriving and is considered one of the country's leading human resources firms with clients such as Amnesty International and the ASPCA. But Lisa is first to admit the journey was not easy, and in her book, Strong on the Outside, Dying on the Inside, she bravely outlines her struggles with depression along that journey and how she had to move beyond the stigma attached to it. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lisa speaks candidly with us about those first few years of entrepreneurship, the moments you have to walk alone, how she experienced and overcame her depression and why she wants to empower other women to take off "the mask" and get the support they need. On this episode you'll learn: How to get through those early years of entrepreneurship.The value of focusing on your niche, especially one that is undeserved.What many non profits get wrong about staffing.How success in parts of your life can sometimes obscure depression.How to get beyond the "shoulds" that we base on our success.Dangers of keeping up appearances when you're actually depressed or in pain.How to realize when work is your drug of choice.Why you MUST get help if you are depressed.The importance difference between having a bad day or being in a funky mood and depression.Removing the stigma around depression.How depression shows up differently for each of us.How to remove the mask and be honest about what you're experiencing.Why sometimes you have to let some people go.Resources of where you get support. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/7/2017 • 46 minutes, 36 seconds
176: Samantha Ettus on Why Moms WIN When They Work, and How to Shift from "Balance" to Work-Life Management
From the time she was young girl, growing up in New York City and playing competitive tennis, Samantha Ettus always questioned the way things worked – which she now knows is the core driver for most entrepreneurs. One of those moments happened when Samantha was at Harvard getting her MBA, and she noticed just how lackluster the CEOs were who came to speak to her and her classmates. She knew there had to be more to them, some sort of spark that they weren’t tapping into. After working few years in Hollywood on shows like Nickelodeon’s Blues Clues post-graduation, Samantha created the first ever talent agency for personalities and CEOS, with a mission of helping people find (and optimize) their spark. Today, as a bestselling author, speaker, entrepreneur and career expert, she is still committed to helping people discover that spark, especially women, who Samantha says need to learn how to work it -- literally -- even after having kids and playing a major role in their families. How? By learning how to slice up their pie! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Samantha, who is author of the latest book, The Pie Life: A Guilt-Free Recipe for Success and Satisfaction, gives advice on how to live "the pie life," how to stay connected to the workforce and network like a pro (even on the playground!), and how to manage (rather than balance) work, life, love and so much more. On the episode, you'll learn: How to identify your spark.Why it's important for women to have their own money.The importance of fulfillment beyond motherhood.The truth about work-life balance and why the term is problematic.Samantha's advice for work-life management.How to "slice up your life" into a yummy pie.How to create an environment of balance in your business.How to create "the magic hour."The beauty of the "golden triangle."When it's time to put your phone away.Why it's important for stay at home moms to work.How much you lose (by the numbers) when you leave the work force.Smart tips for moms who want to return to the workforce.How to network on the playground like a pro.Why mentioning your mom duties in an interview is NOT a good idea.The importance of having a clear answer for "what do you do?" in any environment.Samantha's top tips for dating as an entrepreneur.And why you need to embrace new friends. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/6/2017 • 52 minutes, 21 seconds
175: 7 Ways to Create a Sexy Business and Life You Love!
I get it. You can do it all on your own, right? Maybe. But if you want to truly create something sexy in your life -- a sexy business and life that you love, having support with make that dream a reality! You've heard me say it before and I mean it: Support is sexy, and having it all doesn't mean doing it all alone! It is my mantra, it is what I live by and what I do business by. And as women, nothing is sexier -- or more powerful -- than when we support each other, stand up for each other and want to see each other win! In this episode of the podcast, I outline 7 ways that support can help you create a sexy business and life that you love, and how resources such as masterminds can be crucial to your success. As Jim Rohn famously said, "you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." So I say, it's time to do the math! And a mastermind filled with driven and generious women who share similar goals and dreams of success that you do is the perfect addition to your equation. Being a part of a mastermind last year was a key turning point in my business. It is, in fact, where I first saw women light up when I uttered the phrase, "Support is sexy." The rest is history! I want the same experience for you, which is why I created the Create Something Sexy mastermind, a five-month mastermind that brings together an intimate group of powerful women who share one common goal: seeing each other win! The Create Something Sexy mastermind includes bonuses like weekly group calls, one-one-ones calls with me, guest appearances from experts from various industries, a private members-only Facebook group, and exclusive trainings, content, events and more! TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CREATE SOMETHING SEXY MASTERMIND, CLICK HERE TO GO TO CREATESOMETHINGSEXY.COM NOW TO SIGN UP! Until then, go out there and create something sexy! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/3/2017 • 16 minutes, 30 seconds
174: Pat Duckworth on How to Find Your Entrepreneurial Mojo and Defining Your Business (and Your Success) for Yourself
Pat Duckworth helps women get their groove back, to find their mojo -- and to do so POST menopause. (Yes, it's possible!) When the international bestselling author and global speaker saw that most markets completely ignored the experiences of women who were 50+ who were going through different stages of life and who may be looking to start a new chapter, she decided that she would focus on empowering these women to embrace all of these changes in their lives! How? By focusing on being, as her book says, hot women with cool solutions. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, the London, U.K., native talks to us about the moment she came to the tear-filled realization that it was time to make a change in the trajectory of her life, how we can learn to go with the flow, how to find your entrepreneurial mojo and how to make it easy for folks to love up on you! On this episode you'll learn: How important it is to take that first step toward your goal (even when you don't know what the next step is).Why you have to jump into the river and go with the flow.How to discover your own niche based on your own experiences.The moment you realize that you're playing BIG.The value of living the question.Her tips for marketing and pushing your book.What Pat wishes she knew before she went through menopause.How mindset keeps you from "getting old."Advice for how to manage changes within your life.The value of being in a mastermind group.How we can get over what we think we "should" know.An empowered way to think of failure.How to find your entrepreneurial mojo.The power of understanding your WHY.Smart and savvy ways to market your self-published book.Tips for how to standout when networking.Make it easy for people to love and support you! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/2/2017 • 48 minutes, 21 seconds
173: Bestselling Author and Nutritionist JJ Smith on Eating Clean, Going Green and Making Your Passion Your Priority
Author and nutritionist JJ Smith is an example of figuring out what works and sticking with it. Her marriage didn't work, she and her husband divorced but are still best friends and biz partners in a $30 million IT Consulting firm. She became terribly ill from mercury poisoning, was on 24 medication and wanted to heal herself, she became very focused on discovering the best foods for her and what she needed to eliminate from her diet. And when she discovered the power of green smoothies and witnessed how they changed her life, she wrote and self-published her book, 10 Day Green Smoothie Cleanse: Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 10 Days, BEFORE the book deal and ended up on the New York Times bestsellers list. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, JJ talks about her latest bestselling book, Green Smoothies for Life (and her first self-published book ,why green smoothies have the power to transform your life, easy ways to eat healthy and clean, and how focusing on your passion (rather than your income) can lead to opportunities your never imagined. On this episode you'll learn: How her self-published green smoothie book became a bestseller.Why you should give up on resolutions.Why a lot of us get caught up in the regimen and the diet, and why we should focus instead on one meal at a time.Why healthy eating and clean eating is the same no matter your lifestyle.How to figure out how certain foods impact your body.Foods you should avoid no matter your diet.Why people underestimate detoxing.The healing power of green smoothies.The key ingredient for your green smoothie.The surprising way to trick your metabolism.Why JJ doesn't believe in "cheat days," and what she suggests as a smart alternative.How mindset plays a key role in staying healthy.Why you not only need to make the decision, you need to remain committed.How to go for your passion.How to get your sexy back! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3/1/2017 • 43 minutes, 13 seconds
172: How to Become the Queen Bee In Your Own Life and Thrive in Your Hive with Joanne Tsianos
After Joanne gave birth to her first son, she felt that pull to rework her career so that she could spend more time with him. After her second son, she knew she had to find a way to become an entrepreneur, to create her own schedule and to be the boss of her own time. She decided to take control of her time, her life and all that was buzzing around her. The goal was not to find work-life balance, it was to become the queen bee. Today, Joanne -- founder of Queenbee.club -- helps other moms find their flow, become the queen bees of their own hives, learn to get over the guilt of work-life balance and take the sting out of life's stresses. On this episode you'll learn: How to pay the attention to the questions people ask you so you can determine what kind of service or business you can createHow to get through your day with more grace.How to avoid having a "a bad day."How your health affects things like your intuition.How to thrive in your hive.If you're not thriving in your hive, then the whole hive suffers.How to have moments of self care.The power of meditation.Simple tips for busy moms.The importance of belly breaths.How to be unapologetic about going at your own pace.Why it's not healthy to plow through everything.How to find your mom flow.Why you shouldn't stress about work-life balance.Getting over imposter syndrome.Why you're the expert of your own experiences.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/28/2017 • 41 minutes, 43 seconds
171: Tiffany Dufu on Dropping the Ball and Dumping Your Good Girl Burdens
Tiffany Dufu was a good girl. A good girl who always did what was expected of her as a good daughter, a good sister, a good employee and later, a good mom. Eventually, the ambitious and successful career and family woman, who is the Chief Leadership Officer at Levo League, let go of "good" and did what was best for her and her relationships at home, at work and with herself. She decided to drop the ball, on purpose. In this episode of the Support is Sexy, Tiffany talks about aligning your career with your purpose, how to let go of your "goods" and your "shoulds," how to avoid resentment as a woman and her reason for encouraging other women to strategically let some things go with her new book, Drop the Ball. On this episode you'll learn: How to get over the goods and the should.How to engineer your purpose.How to create a "portfolio career."How to cultivate an eco system of support for your career.The dangers of the Lone Ranger syndrome.The truth about false delegation.The power of dropping the ball.How to have three important conversations -- with ourselves, our families and our colleagues.How to negotiate what matters with your kids.How to delegate with joy.Tiffany's 4 go-tos for your career.Why we sometimes waste time worrying about decisions we don't even have to make.The important difference between a sponsor and a mentor.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/27/2017 • 59 minutes, 26 seconds
170: How Saying "YES" Could Take Your Business and (Love) Life to the Next Level
What are you saying "no" to, that you could be saying "yes" to, and if you said "yes" it could totally change your life? Whether relationships or business -- here are some reasons that a YES may take you to the next level. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, resources, links and contacts for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/25/2017 • 13 minutes, 23 seconds
169: Find Your Flow: How to Manage Your Business with Grace and Ease
Find your flow. That's the message that I've been getting from the Universe (and from the fabulous women I've interviewed the past few days): Find YOUR flow. Here's some advice on how to let go of the expectations and rigidness about the things that you are creating in the world and find your flow and manage your business with grace and ease. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, resources, links and contacts for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/24/2017 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
168: Seasons Change: How to Make the Most of the Cloudy Days
Seasons change. Here's a bit of advice (and perspective) on how to find the light on those dark days, make the most of every circumstance and to remember that for now is not forever. The possibilities are there -- you just have to look beyond the clouds. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links and resources for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/23/2017 • 9 minutes, 49 seconds
167: How to LIVE the Empowered Questions and Be Conscious of What's On Your Mind
What's on your mind? What do you spend your time thinking about? What are you worrying about? You don't have to have all of the answers, but how can you change self-defeating thoughts into empowered questions? In fact, how can you LIVE the question? This is what we talk about on this episode, how to shift from a defeatist attitude and begin to ask empowered question that will lead you to the answers, resources and people you need to help you move forward! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/21/2017 • 12 minutes, 9 seconds
166: Do What You Love -- Way More Often!
Happy birthday to me! Celebrating the big 44 today and feeling amazing! Know why? Because I am recommitting to do more of what I love, with the people I love, in the places I love. Sound cheesy? Maybe, until you try it, too! When's the last time you truly committed to doing what you love, with people you love, in the places you love a lot more often? If you can't remember the last time, I'd say that's been too long. If it's recent -- great! Do it again! I consider my birthday my new year, and this new year is beginning with me in my home state of New York catching up with friends from college, running for miles in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, hosting a vision board party and helping women create something sexy and reconnecting with some of my Brooklyn peeps. All simple, all things I love! Too often, we settle for what's in front of us and fall into a routine that has us forgetting to do, and to celebrate, the things we really love about ourselves and all that's magical in our lives! Have a listen to this episode and get inspired for some ways to show yourself some love. This is my birthday wish for you! Today -- and always! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, resources, contacts and more are at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/20/2017 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
165: When It Comes to Failure, Bury It and Begin Again
When it comes to failure, don't let it continue to live with you forever. As we talked about in our series this week, you have control. You get to decide what you think about failure, you get to define it -- or redefine it -- in whatever way you choose. We also talked about how to process and ponder failure with an exercise that will ensure that you get the most out of that failure. (Yep, that's possible.) And then we talked about the OTHER side of failure, how to get through and how to, if you will, fail forward. I also shared my own experience with failure and how I got through. In this episode, we talk about beginning again. If you failed, consider it fertilizer for your dream. Bury it, and begin again. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/17/2017 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
164: How to Get to the OTHER Side of Failure
In episode 163, part 3 of our series on failure, we talked about how to process and ponder failure while we're in the thick of it, and went through an exercise to help us do so. On this episode, we’re going to talk about that bounce-back, and how to get on the OTHER side of failure once you’ve processed and pondered enough. Here are three ways to do that, and a personal story of one of my own business failures. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/16/2017 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
163: Smart Tips on How to Process and Ponder Failure?
In our first two episodes in our series on failure, we talked about not letting fear of failure -- before it even happens -- stop us from trying something new, before we even start on episode 161. We also talked about redefining what failure means to you and says about you, and the importance of adjusting your mindset on episode 162. Today I want to challenge you to think about how you process and ponder failure? Does it knock you down and keep you down? The heroes aren’t the ones who never get knocked down; the heroes are the ones who keep getting back up again and again and again. Listen to this episode for exercises for healthy ways to process and ponder failure, and how to be a hero who gets back up again. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/15/2017 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
162: How Do You Define Failure and How Does Failure Define You?
We’re continuing our series on failure, which started with episode 161. Today, in part 2, we're going to talk about how we define failure. Or, more importantly, how we let failure define US. Some of us take on the beliefs of others from very early on and throughout our lives -- parents, teachers and other powerful influencers -- that failure is to be avoided at all costs, otherwise everyone will be disappointed in us and we will end up disappointed in ourselves. Know what that leads to? Shame. And I think we can all agree that most of us prefer to avoid what we perceive may bring us shame. But here’s what I suggest: Let's REDEFINE failure and take the shame out of it. Listen to this episode to find out how. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/14/2017 • 7 minutes
161: What Do You Think About Failure?
Tell me: What do you think about failure? How does it play a role in your life? Does it stop you, or does it fuel you? Do you see it as an obstacle, or do you see it as an opportunity? That's some of what we're going to explore this week in this series on failure -- what can we learn from it, and how might it actually help us move forward stronger than ever. On today's episode we talk about how we sometimes let failure get the best of us before we even get started. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/13/2017 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
160: Why Curiosity is Queen When It Comes to Your Health, Finances, Spirit and Business
If there's one thing I've learned over the past few years of being a full-time entrepreneurs, it's that curiosity is QUEEN. As much as I have moments where I wish I knew everything, I never will. And, I don't need to. To be an entrepreneur, a creative -- hell, a well rounded human -- one need to be in a state of constant curiosity, constant learning. Does it pay to have some area(s) of expertise? Arguably, yes. But does it pay tenfold to be curiosity about a variety of topics? Absolutely, yes! If you're not learning, you're not growing, and ask they say, if you're not growing, you're dying. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about the ways that curiosity keeps us alive. Not only in our businesses, but mentally, physically, spiritually and financially. You don't have to have all of the answers. Just, remain curious. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/10/2017 • 21 minutes, 5 seconds
159: Silence Your Inner Critic and Get Unstuck with Life Coach Denise Harris
After years of building a career in leadership positions in corporate America, Denise Harris -- a native of my hometown of Lakeview, Long Island in New York -- decided that it was time. She could no longer deny that burning passion she had to offer executive training and coaching services, so she signed up for a coaching course of her own while still working full-time. But once she started, she couldn't stop, and neither did her clients, who started to flow into her by referrals. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Denise talks about how to know when you're onto something, how to get over imposter syndrome, how to quiet your inner critic and how to remove the idea that the road to your happiness "has to be hard." On this episode you'll learn: How to pay attention to the signs and be self-aware enough to know that you're on the right track.Getting over the misconception that it has to be hard before you can be happy.The power of masterminds and how they work.As a go-getter, what happens when you stop?How to identify what gets in the way.How to quiet the inner critic in your head that tries to keep you safe and comfortable.How to feel the fear and do it anyway.3 important ways to help you get "unstuck."What stops many of us from moving forward.The importance of celebrating the wins along the way.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/9/2017 • 40 minutes, 59 seconds
158: What Now What Next Co-Founder Joanne Roberts on the Power of Reinvention
Joanne Roberts gives props to the feminist movement for giving her the guts to go after her dreams of working in the television industry -- just as her father had -- after years she spent as a Kindergarten teacher. Teaching wasn't her passion, but it was what she thought she was supposed to do, the kind of work women did at the time. But when her then-husband got a job in L.A. and they relocated to the West coast, Joanne went for it, realizing the time was now! After getting her show on television and building an Internet company, the bubble bursts in more ways than one. On this episode, Joanne talks about boldly pursuing your dream, recovering from failure, redefining entrepreneurship, reinventing yourself and discovering what's now and what's next! On this episode you'll learn: Recognizing now is the time!Knowing that failing doesn't mean that you're a failure.Finding new ways to be your own entrepreneur.How to tap into what's next.How to connect the dots of your experience to inform your reinvention.How to brave enough to ask the question: "What's now, what's next?"Realizing that thoughts become thingsThe value of taking risks.Start with the end result in mind Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/8/2017 • 53 minutes, 14 seconds
157: Sommelier and The Vine Wine Club Owner Benita Johnson on Letting Go, Starting Over and Reinventing Your Brand
What's not to love about a great glass of wine? And for sommelier and The Vine Wine Club owner Benita Johnson, what's not to love about entrepreneurship? Though it's not as glamorous as most may think and you may not be rolling in dough, Benita says she was drawn to the freedom entrepreneurship offered? And even though she may have experienced more "stability" by sticking with her 9-to-5 job as an accountant, she wouldn't trade entrepreneurship for anything. On this episode of Support is Sexy, Benita talks about making the leap into entrepreneurship, how to know when it's time to move on, how to know when to say yes, and how to reinvent your business and reach your audience in brand new ways. On this episode, you'll learn: How to know when it's time to make the leap into entrepreneurship.How to choose the perfect wine.How to develop your palette.Tips on negotiating your commercial real estate lease.How to know when to walk away from a deal or business venture.How to reinvent your business.The importance of paying attention to the things people keep asking you advice about when you're creating your new venture.Why you have to decide every single day to be an entrepreneur.How to get through the dry seasons in business. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/7/2017 • 53 minutes, 45 seconds
156: Sharene Wood, CEO of 5001 Flavors and Harlem Haberdashery, on Building Family Businesses, Wealth and Legacy
Sharene Wood is an unapologetic Harlem girl through and through. Since she was a kid, she says she was a "loud little leader," who always knew she was meant to be in charge and that she would someday open her own business , although she wasn't certain of her passion or what kind of business she would be led to at the time. When her boyfriend, Guy, asked her to help him out in 1982 with his biz idea that she had, the pre-law major said "yes," and 5001 Flavors was born from Sharene's Columbia University dorm room as she banged out correspondence on a typewriter. Today, Sharene and her husband/business partner Guy -- that boyfriend from her college days -- are celebrating their 25th year of 5001 Flavors, a custom clothing company that has worked with an endless list of celebrities celebrities, from Beyonce and Blue Ivy's Salt N Pepa Halloween costumes to looks for David Beckham, Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott and more. The couple is also celebrating the fifth anniversary of their latest family venture, Harlem Haberdashery, which is a chic boutique in Sharene's old stomping grounds that is with a beautiful brownstone that a unique historical significance: It is the former home of civil rights leader Malcolm X. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sharene talks about the importance of charting your own history and making an impact in your community while building a family business, creating transferable wealth , and establishing a legacy that will live on for generations. On this episode, you'll learn: How to be mindful of the way we cultivating leadership in our girls.Getting real about the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship.Selling fashion as a service.The importance of giving back to the community you're within.Her advice for working with family.Why you can't bring mental baggage into what it means to work with family.How to build your business and your brands through referrals.The key skill she believes lead to success in entrepreneurship.Why you have to remain focused on the next client while serving the current one.What she's learned about owning a brick and mortar boutique.The importance of creating transferable wealth and building a legacy. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/6/2017 • 57 minutes, 59 seconds
155: Focus on Your First Domino
Don't get overwhelmed by your long list of to-dos or the goals that you have that can sometimes seem insurmountable. Instead, get focused! And do so by focusing on that first domino, the one that will, once it has the right tilt and the right momentum as a result of your hard work and intention, will fall and knock over another, and another, and another, and they get bigger, and bigger, and bigger. On this episode, I talk about how to get focused on the first domino, avoid overwhelm, and spark that chain reaction that will take you to the next level! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/3/2017 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
154: Activate Increase Founder Vonne Williams on Shifting Your Mindset from Scarcity to Abundance in Your Finances and Your Life
For Vonne Williams, it was her proximity to a few one-hit wonders that led her on the path of creating her own financial consulting firm, Activate Increase. While working in the studio as an audio/visual expert years before starting her business, she witnessed several music artists who were blowing their money as if it would never run out -- but it did. Vonne noticed the same is true for many athletes who are sadly broke by the time they retire. Today, Vonne's company offers tax preparation, small business accounting and, something she loves most, financial abundance to everyday people to help them avoid the one-hit wonder track. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Vonne shares how we can shift our mindset from scarcity to abundance, how being a good steward of our money lifts us in other areas of our lives, the difficult lesson she learned when life happened and caught her out there unprepared, and why twerking taught her how to learn to let go. :) On this episode you'll learn: What does it mean to have a scarcity mindset vs an abundance mindset.How to adopt an abundance mindset.How being a good steward of your finances leads to abundance in other areas of your life.The importance of setting up your financial life so you can have freedom of choice in your future.Common money mistake most of us make.The hard lesson Vonne learned about managing her own money.How to prepare yourself for the moments when life happens.Simple tools to help you, as an entrepreneur, track your spending.How to get your masculine energy in check.Why you need to give yourself permission to let go.And the importance of giving yourself permission to stop.How opening yourself up to support leads to abundance. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/2/2017 • 58 minutes, 29 seconds
153: Media Icon Kierna Mayo on Doing It For the Culture, Forgiving Failures and Redefining Success as a Black Woman
Kierna Mayo has always been about her crew -- a group of women who had her back and were a part of her tribe. Her world included the powerful influences of hip hop culture, dance, style, art, her hometown of Brooklyn and New York City, which not only shaped her childhood and high school years, but also shaped her evolution as a storyteller. Today, Kierna is arguably one of the leading voices of the culture, having been an early hip hop journalist at a time when many people were still questioning the validity of the music and even more so the spaces that women would occupy, a co-founder of honey magazine, leading the resurgence of Ebony magazine and its web site, and now serving as Senior VP of multimedia company Interactive One and appearing regularly to offer cultural commentary on CNN. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kierna tells her story of trusting her gut, creating her own lane in the fast-changing world of media, learning to forgive yourself for the perceived missteps and business failures, and why Black women, especially, need to be flexible, tenacious, determined to evolve and at times, angry. On this episode you'll learn: The unspoken dynamic of how to navigate fame among friends.How to recognized when you're on the right path.How to hold your own and pronounce your voice in a room full of men.How challenges help sharpen your knife.How to create a lane for yourself in unfamiliar territory.Redefining your own success.The importance of learning to forgive ourselves.Her advice for aspiring writers and editors today.The job of a writer.How to be READY when someone asks you for your work.What it means to be a storyteller today.The importance of being flexible, evolving and not getting stuck, especially in the anger.Your success is not your whole story.How to move beyond the fears and shame of business failure.There's a time to be in the light and there's a time to be in the lab. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2/1/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 5 seconds
152: Actress Reagan Gomez on Hollywood, Politics, Feminism, 'Surviving' and Self-Care
The seeds for entrepreneurship were planted in Detroit native Reagan Gomez when she was just 14 years old. It was on the set of the 1990 TV show The Parenthood, as the young actress observed her co-star, Robert Townsend, not only work in front of the camera, but take on roles behind the camera as a writer, director and producer. Reagan was already in love with acting -- having began performing in local theater in Philly before the family moved to LA in support of her career -- but at that point she knew that being the creator of her own projects were going to be a part of her journey. That was in 1994. Today, Reagan has more then 20 years in the business not only as a working actress (one of her latest roles was on OWN's Queen Sugar) but also as a writer, director, producer and creator of her own work -- including the web series Almost Home and Surviving (which was nominated for a Gotham Award), and her own podcast, Reaganomics. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Reagan gets real about what it takes to survive in Hollywood without anyone else's permission, how politics have affected our nation and her own world, what her evolution has taught her about herself as a woman and what she chooses to teach her daughter about feminism and the power of resistance, standing up for yourself and using your voice -- and your platform -- to change the world. On this episode you'll learn: The importance of teaching our girls to be confident and vocal.How to give our girls space to express themselves.Her advice to her younger self as an actress.How to survive the Hollywood machine.Why creating your own content is important.Why she feels it's so important for Black and marginalized women to create content.How to utilize social media to support your content and connect.How to build your tribe.How to trust your gut.And the importance of discovering how self-care works for you. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/31/2017 • 50 minutes, 38 seconds
151: How RUE 107 Founder Marie Jean-Baptiste Designed A Clothing Line That Celebrates Women of All Sizes
Growing up in Haiti and later as a teenager in the US, Marie Jean-Baptise always knew she wanted to create something different, although she didn't know what that something was. There was a part of her that dreamt of be a fashion designer -- or an Alvin Ailey dancer. After designing her first collection at age 18 and landing an internship with one of her fashion idols, Lemington Ridley, she decided fashion was her true love. Today, as an e-commerce fashion entrepreneur, Marie has a gorgeous fashion line, Rue 107, that she has been building since 2011, and is beloved by fashionistas of all sizes. Marie speaks candidly on the Support is Sexy podcast about bootstrapping out of necessity, how to connect with your customer, her vision for developing Rue 107 into a truly size-inclusive brand and how to move beyond the loneliness of entrepreneurship. On this episode, you'll learn: The importance of testing.Why you have to develop a service mindset.How not having access to capital can benefit you.The challenge of having a straight and plus-size line.The reality of being one of few Black women designers in fashion.The lesson she learned about "black" and "urban" brands.The fashion business is not designed for WOC to win.What she learned about hiring and firing people.Why you shouldn't put people on a pedestal in business.Greatest misconception people have about fashion design.Why social media does not equate to sales.Don't get too attached to your product.Why you can not operate from a space of fear and should always leave room for growth.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/30/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 20 seconds
150: Do the Work Even When No One is Watching
Nowadays it's easy for us to get caught up in who's watching, right? We put our work out there, share it, post it, tweet it, and wait for the likes, loves, reposts and retweets to pour in. Hopefully some money, too! What we have to remember, though, is there will be days -- plenty of days -- when there won't be any "celebrations" of the work we're doing. No one will know what you're going through to make that thing happen, to get it out there in the world. In those moments, you know what you have to do? Do the work when no one is watching. It's easy to shine when you're standing in the light. On this episode I offer some advice on how to stay motivated, even in the dark! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/27/2017 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
149: Are You Putting Your Convictions Ahead of Your Convenience
"Most people want the convenience of transformation, without the inconvenience REQUIRED for transformation... If you want to have a conviction for something, you have to SIGN UP to be inconvenienced.~Author and transformational coach Lisa Nichols, appearing as a guest on the Inside Quest video series with Tom Bilyeu Are you willing to being inconvenienced for the sake of your dream? Are you wiling to stretch, be uncomfortable, be uncertain, be embarrassed even to do what you need to do to manifest your vision and stick to your commitment to yourself? How far are you willing to go for your transformation? Will you put your convictions first, no matter what? I ask that question of you in this episode and honestly, I am asking it again and again of myself. How far are you willing to go? I don't know about you, but I'm going to PUSH IT in 2017. Life is a gift, a precious gift, a finite gift. If not now, WHEN will you go for it? It's time to put your commitment ahead of your convenience. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/26/2017 • 12 minutes, 25 seconds
148: How to Move Beyond the Blockage, Manifest Your Vision and Make Your Dreams a Reality
Let's get real: What's blocking you from manifesting your vision and making your dreams a reality? You may say that you're afraid, that fear is holding you back in some areas of your life. But when you get real, I mean REALLY real with yourself, what's BEHIND that fear? There is a reason you're choosing to remain afraid. It's called blockage. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast I address some of the blockage that many of us -- myself included -- have in our lives based on habits, experiences or fears that keep us from moving forward and cause self-sabotaging behavior. You have work to do! It's time to get CLEAR! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/25/2017 • 28 minutes, 49 seconds
147: How to Get Clear on Your Vision and Create a Vision Board for the Year
I got questions -- questions that I want you to answer before you even think about creating your 2017 vision board. Whether you're a big vision board fan or not, this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast will offer you important questions to consider as you think of the kind of year you want to create, experience, embody in 2017. We don't always know the answers, at least not right away, but living the questions -- and giving ourselves the space and grace we need to -- can often lead to discoveries we never imagined! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/24/2017 • 19 minutes, 45 seconds
146: So What's Up? (It's Time to Get Up Off Your Ideas and Make It Happen!)
The first month of 2017 is almost behind us. So what's up? Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/23/2017 • 10 minutes, 40 seconds
145: Take care.
Now, more than ever, take care of yourself. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/20/2017 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
144: How Jen Glantz, CEO of Bridesmaid for Hire and Author of "Always a Bridesmaid (for Hire)" Built Her Unique Business by Saying "I MUST!"
Jen Glantz has always known that she wanted to be a writer; what she didn't know that she would end up a bridesmaid, always. In 2014, after being in the weddings for several of her friends, Jen decided to go pro, and launched her unconventional business -- Bridesmaid for Hire -- which helps brides get down the aisle with the peace of mind of knowing someone is there (along with their bridal party) to help them no matter what kind of bridezilla moment they may have. Since the launch of the company, Jen has worked with more than 50 brides and has told her story to more than 500 press outlets, including the Today show, Bravo, Good Morning America, Nightline, New York magazine, Glamour, People and Elle. As Jen now prepares to fulfill the longtime dream of release her debut book, Always a Bridesmaid (for Hire), she chats with the Support is Sexy podcast about believing in your business in spite of the doubters (even when those doubters confront you on-air), how to move the needle with media coverage, and how to use failure and rejection to your advantage Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/19/2017 • 39 minutes, 56 seconds
143: Why Linda Smith, "The Meanest Woman Alive," Wants You to Stand in Your Power And Embrace Your Feminine Side
Known and admired as "the meanest woman alive" for the fierce way she defends her clients and how she argues (and wins!) $30 billion cases for some of the world's biggest corporations, Linda Smith -- author of the upcoming book, Lessons in Success from the Meanest Woman Alive, and Senior Litigation Partner at DLA Piper -- knows the importance of having the self-confidence of a man and embracing the feminine power of a woman. During her 4o-year-career, Linda has smashed glass ceilings by successfully putting both to use, and now, as a longtime mentor to young women, she is encouraging women to do the same by sharing her own experiences. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Linda tells why woman should use their femininity to their advantage, why women need to take action BEFORE we're ready (like men do all the time!) and the infuriating moment that made her realize that never again did she want to feel disempowered. On this episode you'll learn: Why women should use their sex to an advantage.How to be tough and nurturing.The key to tapping into your emotional intelligence.Why she believes a little bit of flirtation goes a long way.The external and internal barriers to success.How to succeed in a misogynistic world.How to use underestimation to your advantage.Ways women self-sabotage themselves.Why she believes in faking it until you make it.The best way to build self-confidence.The myth that competence makes you successful.The trouble with perfection.3 lessons in success from the meanest woman alive.The important distinction between being mean and being a bitch.How to hold your own in a room full of men.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/18/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
142: Rhonesha Byng: CEO of Her Agenda is Empowering Millennials and Celebrating Businesswomen as the New Beyonce
Rhonesha Byng considers herself a "self-starter," which is an incredible understatement. A high achiever who has been giving out her own business cards since the time she was 16, the Brooklyn native has always known two things: That she loved to write and was soon smitten with journalism, and that connections and relationships are crucial to one's success. So events, workshops, progrmas, scholarships, internships with media companies -- Rhonesha did it all, and it's paid off since she was in high school! Fast forward to her dorm room at DePaul University in 2008, and Rhonesha decided that she would start her own media business, Her Agenda, which is a business platform that aims to bridge the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women and, most importantly, provide access to the types of connections that she had been cultivating since an early age. Today, Rhonesha has moderated panels at the White House and recently appeared on Forbes magazine's "30 Under 30 in Media" List. But what's important for Rhonesha isn't her own shine, it's that of her members and the women she features on Her Agenda."The same way people look at Beyonce is the same way I look at these women who are accomplished and amazing and who are just doing their thing," she says. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Rhonesha shares how she's helping millennial women get access to the room and giving a seat at the table, how she's nurturing the next generation of leaders on college campuses, and why she's determined to shine the light on a different type of role mode; -- one who isn't necessarily a celebrity. On this episode you'll learn: Why you have to put yourself in the spaces and places that will allow you to meet potential mentors.Be completely unapologetic about who you are and what your goals are.Why follow up is everything -- and why most people don't do it.What your social media bio should say bout who you are.Make it easy for people to support you and get clear on what your ASK is.Learn to anticipate people's needs before they even articulate them.Surround yourself with people who see more for you than you see for yourself.How to turn those "nos" into a "yes."What Rhonesha learned about running a business.How she learned to close the gaps in what she needed to learn about business.How crucial programs, workshops and other opportunities are to your success.Why she says that just because you don't have the right network, doesn't mean you shouldn't have a chance at success.How one outreach to a contact landed her an opportunity to speak on a panel at the White House, and later as a moderator one of the United State of Women Summit panels.What entrepreneurship teaches you about your own power. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/17/2017 • 54 minutes, 25 seconds
141: Having It All Doesn’t Mean Doing It All Alone (7 Reasons Women Struggle with Support)
If you've been listening to this podcast for a while you know that the title of the show is really our mantra for life: Support is Sexy. The intention is to spread this idea of women supporting women to help us ALL move forward powerfully. Because nothing is sexier than women supporting women, and together we WILL change the world. But what I want to focus on today is the tag ine that goes along with Support is Sexy, and that's "having it all doesn't mean doing it all alone." How often do you forget this when it comes to receiving support for YOURSELF -- knowing that you don't have to do it alone? This is a lesson I learned after attending a personal development workshop in 2015 called Momentum. In this workshop there were all these great leaders, activists and accomplished people who had achieved much in life and who, on the surface, may have appeared to "have it all." But yet there were two things that, when pushed, were so incredibly difficult for us all to ask for 1) love 2) support. And when I say difficult I mean shaking, ugly crying, terrified and resistant! It was during my time in this life-changing workshop that I realized how many blind spots I personally had around asking for and accepting support. I had been giving it generously all my life, as most of you have. Giving is my love language. And by the grace of God, I have received it, too. But consciously and intentionally asking for it and accepting it -- especially when doing so made me feel uncomfortable? Good Lord, no. I'd rather struggle and figure it out on my own than do that! And even though I now know better and practice doing better, I am STILL a work in progress and working to really heal that part of me that is uneasy with asking for and accepting support. So I wanted to do this episode today for YOU to check in with yourself and see if YOU may have some blind spots around support. And I really want to challenge you to think about the important areas this may be holding you back in your business and in your life! Here are 7 reasons I believe some of us -- especially as women, entrepreneurs, moms, leaders, creatives and so on -- don't ask for and accept support. These are based on my own experience, so think about what those reasons may be for you, then make a different decision. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/16/2017 • 21 minutes, 41 seconds
140: 7 Ways to Do It Afraid!
It's time. It's 2017, and it's time for you to stop letting fear stop you from doing that thing that you've been thinking about since the start of this month, since the middle of last year, since forever. No more excuses. Time to face down your fear and your ego. Your ego is trying to keep you safe, but it's also causing you to make up stories about how things may go wrong or how you may be embarrassed or that you may get rejected and how you may fail -- stories that, if you think about it, are all make believe. You have no idea what's going to happen. While you're busy being stuck in fear, the opportunities that await you are moving on without you, as are the people and resources that would show up if you just take that leap. In this episode, I talk about my own leap into doing something I've been afraid of within my business and give you 7 tools you can use to help you make that move in your own business and life. It's time. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com TO DONATE TO THE SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST IFUNDWOMEN CAMPAIGN MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE, GO TO SUPPORTISSEXYLOVE.COM! [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/13/2017 • 21 minutes, 38 seconds
139: KZ Noel Jewelry Creator Keisha Carter Building A Successful Jewelry Line and Being Determined to Shine
While other girls her age were spending their Saturdays roller skating and playing with friends , Keisha Carter spent her weekends with her mom going to antique jewelry shows. By the time she was in the second grade, the Chicago native was a lover of jewelry design, and even worked with a craftsman to recreate a piece that she still holds precious until this today. Today, Keisha creates precious pieces for her clients as the founder and CEO of KZ Noel -- an Atlanta-based jewelry line that sells in fine boutiques around the country and major retailers such as Neiman Marcus. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Keisha talks about becoming aligned with your passion and listening to that inner voice, why -- when it comes to your goals -- you have to set the bar at its highest and how she plans to continue to shine and grow her business in the years ahead. On this episode you'll learn Why you must listen to your inner voice.Start within your inner circle.Her top tips for getting your designs in retailers.Why you should set your bar higher.What you need to know about trunk shows and why they are a key event for your business as a designer.How to get your brand in front of celebrities.The simple way you can have your products featured in a gifting suite during awards season.The importance of partnerships.How to know when it's time to bring in support.Why, if you're a designer, you should start an Instagram account for your brand NOW.Why "no" just means not right now.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/12/2017 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
138: Wanona Satcher: Designing Urban Communities for Social Good and Having a Seat at Your Own Table
Wanona Satcher describes herself as a child who was thoughtful, "geeky," and one who never followed status quo. The Atlanta native thought dolls were ridiculous, eschewing them and using them as speed bumps within the neighborhoods she built while playing on her family's living room floor for hours -- fascinated by how things are built and designed. Today as founder of Rejuve, a charitable 501c organization focused on design and social good, Wanona advocates for designing meaningful spaces for communities, women, families, children and small businesses in innovative ways -- and is still committed to rejecting the status quo. On this episode, Wanona discusses the power of architecture and design and its influence on our surroundings, the importance of designing spaces for "purposeful serendipity," how to build prosilient communities and how she's reaching out for funding support! On this episode you'll learn: How to create equity of spaces.Why she believes there are really are no new ideas.The difference between prosilient and resilient communities.The benefits and the bureaucracy of working with local government.How to know when it's time to walk away, and why it's important not to burn bridges.Why it's important for women to have side hustles.Why you MUST get rest and the power of meditation.How to "lean in" in your own way.Her top tips for fundraising.There's nothing sexier than saying "I don't know," and asking questions.How to recognize the right opportunities, and how to know when to say "no."Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/11/2017 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 26 seconds
137: April Dinwoodie on Advocating for Adoptive Families and Leaning into Self Discovery
"Little April gets healed every time I engage in a conversation or action with a family of adoption or the community as an adult." ~April Dinwoodie April Dinwoodie is the adoptive daughter of a loving family in Rhode Island, a family she says created a center of gravity for her, a safe space. While Dinwoodie, who now lives in Harlem, New York, is grateful for a home where she felt grounded, accepted and loved, she always felt pulled to discover more about herself. That pull has been with her since she was a child, growing up as a biracial girl with her within a white family. And that pull is with her still today, fueling her passion to be a voice for adoptive families, adopted and foster care children and children within transracial families as Chief Executive of the Donaldson Adoption Institute and the founder of several programs and organizations around adoption. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, April speaks about her personal journey of self discovery and navigating the world as an adoptee and as a Black woman, how her work in the adoption field began because she was solving a problem for herself in her journey to find her birth family, and how her passion for creating programs and spaces that support adoptive and foster and families has evolved into her purpose. What you'll learn... How growing up adopted pushed her to learn some coping mechanismsApril's advice of when to tell your child they are adopted.How she had to overcome the fear of "leaving home."How to create programs and opportunities that align with your personal experience, passion, purposeThe moment she began to shift from individual work to focusing on impact.The ways race, class and culture plays into adoption, foster care and women's reproductive health.How secrecy and shame play into the adoption process.What work she's doing today to preserve families and affect policy.What she wants people to know at transracial adoptions.How creating her podcast, Born in June, Raised in April has been cathartic for her and how she plans to grow moving forward.How self care is crucial to her.Resources for those on adoptions -- including movies and TV shows she recommends related to adoption.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/10/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 32 seconds
136: How to Get Your Momentum Going and Keep It Going
On this episode I share what I'm calling the 4 c's of Momentum. What I've learned about momentum, what it means, how we get there and what to do when we get there. The 4 c's are: Commitment Consistency Courage Continue. Have a listen and let me know what you think about momentum, how it's working for you, how you plan to get it going and what you're doing to keep it going! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/9/2017 • 9 minutes, 15 seconds
135: Count It All Joy!
"Count it all joy, my [sisters], when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." -- James 1:1-4 Whether Christian or not, religious or not, you can likely find inspiration in this scripture from the English Standard version of the Bible -- especially if you're an entrepreneur. You have undoubtedly faced many trials along the way to creating the business of your dreams. (And if you haven't yet, I would argue that you're not playing big enough -- but that's a whole other episode.) And even with those trails, whether it's because you're crazy or you have crazy faith (or a little bit of both!), you keep going, and you somehow find the joy in it. This week, I was reminded by the inspiring, fascinating women entrepreneurs that I had the pleasure of interviewing to remember to count it all joy -- no matter the circumstance, challenge, upset or disappointment. It will pass, and it will only make you stronger, a better woman and a better entrepreneur. I didn't realize how much I needed to hear that message until it came to me throughout this week's string of interviews. (Thank you, Universe.) And thank you to Carrie Sheffield, Carmen Daniels Jones, Shantrelle P. Lewis and Wendy Wollner (who actually said "Add laughter to your to-do list") for those beautiful reminders. And for you, no matter what you're going through, whatever the challenge, no matter how fast and sometimes furious they seem to come, remember: Count it all joy. This is only PART of your journey. Your job? Keep going. With joy, Elayne Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Easy” by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/6/2017 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
134: Wendy Wollner, CEO of Balancing Life's Issues, on Work-Life Balance, Learning to Laugh and Living Out Loud
Wendy Wollner has always been loud and loving. Yes, it's possible to be both. As one of few women CEOs whenever she's in the room negotiating with Fortune 500 companies on behalf of her corporate training business, Balancing Life's Issues, Wendy has learned over the past three decades of being an entrepreneur that "For me to be taken seriously, I learned I had to be a little loud." Another thing that the Westchester, New York, native says is possible: Work-life balance. In fact, it was her pursuit of work-life balance as a divorced mom of three 30 years ago that led her down the path of discovering this possibility and creating a company that teaches these skills and many more to corporations around the globe -- covering 300 topics and conducting more than 15,000 sessions per year. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Wendy offers plenty of tips for how women entrepreneurs can achieve balance in their own lives, what it means to develop your emotional IQ (especially when it comes to understanding your own emotions), how to embrace healthy conflicts and how to live out loud even when others are telling you to be quiet. On this episode you'll learn: What it's like to the only woman CEO in the room.Wendy's personal definition of mindfulness.How to find balance between drive and ambition and being compassionate.How to handle it when people tell you to "tone it down."How to process feedback.How to fight fairly and have healthy conflict.Is work-life balance truly attainable?5 buckets of contentment.How to come to terms with the poor decisions and mistakes we've made.Tips to pitch your company for corporate training.The importance of laughter.Why emotional intelligence is important and helps your find balance.Why sucking it up sucks.Knowing the differences between the emotions your feeling: sad, despondent, fear, anxiety, overwhelm...The trouble with multitasking.How to do resolutions right, and know that it's not always about focusing on what's "wrong."How to positively leverage your emotions.Top 3 tips for finding balance and managing stress.Why rest is a gamechanger and "crushing it" is a think of the past..Why the idea that you don't have enough time is a convenient excuse. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/5/2017 • 52 minutes, 34 seconds
133: Shantrelle P. Lewis on Having Vision, Manifesting Love and Creating Businesses That Count It All Joy
Shantrelle P. Lewis has always been a woman of vision. From the time she was a little girl growing up in her beloved New Orleans -- assertive, ambitious, clear that she could do anything -- Shantrelle was calling in the law of attraction, placing posters of the college she wanted to go to on her wall (she went), later, the kind of man she wanted to meet (she married him last November) and the bestselling book she wanted to write (it's scheduled for release this April). But what Shantrelle has also been about, always, is loving Black people, Black history and Black culture, and the expression of that culture through art, style, writing, and most recently, business. As a curator, she has traveled the world with her Dandy Lion Project exhibit and anthropological studies, and as an entrepreneur she seamlessly intertwines her culture into the fabric of each venture, including Shoppe Black -- her partnership venture with her husband, Tony, which supports and highlights Black businesses, and William + James, her bow-tie line inspired by the great Black intellectuals W.E.B. DuBous and James Baldwin. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Shantrelle riffs on a long list of books, scholars and resources that you'll definitely want to dive into (see RESOURCES below) and talks about the importance of vision, of doing the work and of making joy a practice. On this episode you'll learn: How to be a woman of vision.The importance of vision boards and getting clear on how -- and why -- they workHow to incorporate your passion into your business.What it takes to be an entrepreneur.Why spirituality, love and joy take practice.How to break down your goals and tackle them.The importance of knowing what works for you and establishing best practices around that.The value of having an accountability partner.You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with, so you must get rid of people who don't believe in the possibilities.Why you have to "do you" and be authentic to your own vision and dreams.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/4/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 51 seconds
132: How Entrepreneur Carmen Jones is Normalizing Disability, Focusing on Her Niche and Busting Down Stereotypes
Carmen Jones learned very early about how painful stereotypes are. She and her family experienced racism as they moved into certain neighborhoods thanks to her father's corporate job with IBM, with children willing to play with her at school; but unwilling to have her visit their home. Her mom always encouraged she and her siblings to take the high road. When, at age 20, a terrible car accident caused Carmen to become a paraplegic, she went from a 5'10" student walking around the campus of Hampton University to being in a wheelchair and dependent on friends to, at times, carry her -- literally. This experience exposed Carmen to a whole new set of stereotypes to overcome: Disability. This time, she doesn't just take the high road, she has made it her business to educate others about people with disabilities, and to educate companies about the importance of marketing to and hiring individuals within the disability market. As CEO of Solutions Marketing Group, Carmen's agency works to "position her clients to understand, penetrate and retain the disability market." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Carmen shares why she sees it as her personal mission to normalize disability, to bust down stereotypes and to educate companies so they know that when they hire someone with a disability, they could completely change the trajectory of that person't life in the best way. She also shares how the accident that caused her disability ended up being one of her most transformational moments. On this episode you’ll learn: Importance of market research.How to utilize speaking engagements to your advantage.Why building relationships is the fuel of your business.The power of the disability market.The difference between accessibility and accommodations.Lessons she learned from her chair.Top three misconceptions about people with disability.How companies should consider the disability market -- it's bigger than you thinkSubscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/3/2017 • 54 minutes, 28 seconds
131: Carrie Sheffield: On Building a Bold Media Business and Standing By Your Convictions
Carrie Sheffield is a "musician brat" who grew up between here and there and went to 17 different public schools while traveling with her family, who were all musicians. So she knows how to adapt in ever-changing environments -- including changes that she initiated herself contrary to popular opinion, such as leaving the Mormon church after attending a Mormon college, deciding to become a political journalist rather than a stay-at-home mom, choosing not to support the president-elect during the campaign season, and launching her own media company bold.global, which has a mission of shifting the conversation around politics to one that is bi-partisan although Carrie is a strict conservative. But one thing Carrie had to learn within the past year is that standing by your convictions isn’t always convenient, especially for business. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Carrie speaks openly how she has evolved as the leader of her one-year-old startup, how she's shifting the vision for her business, how she is remaining committed to her principles and how self care and stoicism have changed her life. On this episode you’ll learn: Why it's important to find your own voice.You have to know your audience.Your brand will evolve beyond your vision.The power of working with partners.How to approach potential partners.3 things she wishes she knew about startups.Don't be afraid to stand by your principles even when it's inconvenient.Don't sacrifice self-care.Be more adaptable, don't be attached to any particular partner or vision.What she learned about simplicity, patience and compassion.Why you have to be your number one supporter. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Time Flux" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1/2/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 54 seconds
130: Happy New Year! And Thank You!
As we prepare to say good-bye to 2016 and head into the new year, I have two words for you: THANK YOU! You are the epitome of sexy support, and I so appreciate you! In this episode I take a moment to share my gratitude with you, and to encourage you to create something sexy in 2017! Again, thank you. Happy New Year! For more episodes of Support is Sexy, visit supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Birds" by Tyler Twombly] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/30/2016 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
129: Gimme a Beat! Help Me Choose Our New Support is Sexy Podcast Theme Music for 2017!
While most people are focused on resolutions, we're going to do our own bit of reinvention over here for 2017. And I want YOU to be a part of it. Let's have some fun -- help me choose between two options for a new theme song for the Support is Sexy podcast, which we'll debut with our first episode in January. Listen to snippets of both songs on this episode, then head over to Twitter at @supportissexy and VOTE on the poll. (I just discovered the polls on Twitter and think they're adorable so, yeah, we're using that.) As I mention in this episode, a lot going on in the news these last few days of 2016, some of it overwhelming -- violence, nonstop political bickering, transitions of well-known and not-so-well-known folks before their time... I wanted to do an episode that was light, fun, and in some ways interactive. Sometimes a smile is just the support we all need during times like these. So thank you for listening and for smiling with me. Now, head over to @supportissexy on Twitter and pick your favorite theme song! :) Thanks for listening! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void; "Time Flux" by Revolution Void, and "Easy" by SPCZ.] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/29/2016 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
128: Back to Basics Founder Beverly Stewart: How to Build a Multimillion Dollar Business and Become an Open-Hearted Leader
Beverly Stewart has wanted to be a teacher since she was five years old, and she thought she'd be one forever once she started her career in education. But after six years in the classroom, she knew she needed a change -- she wanted a way to impact each student individually. So Beverly made the brave decision to leave her full-time teaching career in 1985, and started tutoring children one-on-one. With that, her business Back to Basics Learning Dynamics was born, providing a variety of one-on-one educational services to students of all ages. Since then, the company -- and Beverly -- have won a long list of awards and recognitions in the Philadelphia area and continue to expand; but for Beverly, her personal growth during this journey has been the greatest expansion in her life. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Beverly talks about how she bootstrapped to build and grow her business from her one-bedroom apartment to a multimillion dollar company, the power of being vulnerable and comfortable with uncertainty, and how learning to be less rigid has changed her life and her business. On this episode you'll learn: How to teach yourself to be uncomfortable and uncertain in order to grow.Be bold enough to ask people for advice.The value of pounding the pavement when you first launch your business.How having a coach can completely change your business and your life.How to be an open-hearted leader.The power of delegating.Her top 3 tips for turning your passion into profit.Strategies to grow your business.The importance of feedback from your customers.How to move beyond the personal blocks in your life that also affect your business.How to learn to delegate and let go.Why she can't stand the word "luck."How she created her fairytale life. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/28/2016 • 55 minutes, 49 seconds
127: What You Need to Know (and Why You Need to Know) About Supplier Diversity with Diversity Expert Dr. Karmetria Burton
Dr. Karmetria Burton has always been gregarious and loquacious, so much so that her family would offer to pay her to be quiet for five minutes. That didn't work -- because Karmetria loves to connect, and she always had plenty of questions. Karmetria grew up around a family of entrepreneurs and worked in her dad's business for about two years right after college (for room and board of course). After wowing a client on a sales call, she was recruited to work with their company -- and her professional career began with a move from Houston to Omaha Nebraska. After a layoff years later at another company, Karmetria moved into the supplier diversity field, and has since won several awards and recognition for her leadership and expertise in the space. Today she is Director of Supplier Diversity at Delta Airlines, and shares with us her top tips for what we need to know about supplier diversity as women entrepreneurs, why it's important to register your business a woman-owned business, how she plans to spend one billion dollars with women and minority's owned businesses, and how she's empowering women to paint their lips red! On this episode you'll learn: What is supplier diversity?How does supplier diversity work.How to get certified and what that means.The benefits of registering your business.How to think outside of the box when considering what your business may be able to offer.Why it's smart for women-owned businesses and solopreneurs to be aware of supplier diversity programs (and some important numbers you need to know).The importance of being a scalable business.How to know when your company is corporate-ready.3 top tips for companies interested in being part of a supplier diversity program.How to get over the low points in your career.How to rebrand yourself after a setback.Why you should never let your title define you.How Karmetria is empowering women with a great red lip.And how she learned how to give up "I got it!" Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/27/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 33 seconds
126: How to Overcome Burnout and Find Balance with JenTex Training & Consulting Founder Dawn Shedrick
Venettes Cultural Workshop founder, Mary Baird, was a great influence on her goddaughter, Dawn Shedrick, as Dawn grew up attending classes at the workshop and watched as her godmother created a space for many Black children in their Long Island, New York, neighborhood to know that they matter -- children who may otherwise have fallen through the proverbial cracks. Dawn later carried this same passion with her into her own work as a social worker -- keeping people out of the cracks, whether that was through community organizing or providing resources for those with HIV/AIDS. Today, as Founder and Chief Learning Officer of her own successful consulting business, JenTex Training & Consulting, Dawn now supports other social workers and health service providers with avoiding a major crack many of them slip into: Burnout. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dawn talks about avoiding burnout and finding balance, how to set up a business that reflects your vision and your principles, how to ask for and accept support and how to be ok with exposing your messiness. On this episode you'll learn: How to take the path less traveled -- even when you're already down another road.The importance of figuring out a way to transition from your full-time job into entrepreneurship.Reasons to consider the possibility of partnerships.Why you should start with the low-hanging fruit when spreading the word about your business.How to get through those moments when the business brings you to your knees.The importance of being transparent about our experiences as entrepreneurs.How to be vulnerable and ask for AND accept support, even when it's uncomfortable.How to trust that the support will show up for you.How to be ok exposing your messiness.How to battle burnout.How to be empowered to say "no" and be prepared to face whatever comes after that "no."Why it's importance for us to "feel the feels" and not numb the pain.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/26/2016 • 1 hour, 12 minutes, 27 seconds
125: Keep Going!
If things didn't manifest how you wanted or envisioned for 2016, do not be discouraged: You gotta keep going! A little holiday inspiration... Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/24/2016 • 9 minutes, 10 seconds
124: Amber Azizia: The Millennial Whisperer Who Helps Entrepreneurs Create a Life and Business You Love
If you were to ask a five-year-old Amber Aziza what she wanted to be when she grew up, she would have told you two words: In charge. For Amber, this didn't just mean having money; it was about having control of her own destiny. As a child of foster care, who survived a tumultuous environment before being adopted, Amber’s forever family cultivated this part of her – with a long list of after-school activities that she wanted to experience (and even some that she didn’t). And this curious and adventurous spirit is still a part of who she is today as CEO of Asquared, her coaching company where she is devoted to helping millennial and millennial-minded entrepreneurs succeed in business and life. But it was Amber's first company -- which she built into a multi million enterprise at the expense of her health and sold before she was age 30 -- that taught her some of her most valuable lessons personally and professionally. On this episode, Amber talks about openly about lessons she learned about betting on yourself, building a multi million dollar business that's bigger than you, knowing when it's time to move on and taking necessary time to heal when life interrupts business. On this episode you’ll learn: How to figure a way to make it work before saying no to opportunity.The benefit of taking the opportunity before you're ready.Sometimes you find your genius within the gap between what you know and what you don't know.How to evaluate the risk vss the reward.Why you shouldn’t just quit your job.How to map out your plan based on what you want to do rather than what another business does.How to cultivate your network and reach out with an offer.Be ok with starting small.Always present what value you're offering to your clientsThe importance of realizing your zone of genius and delegating the rest.The dangers of building a company that centers all around you.What the process of selling your company is like.How to know when to let it go.Top 3 tips for millennial entrepreneurs.Why you gotta model what works.The importance of taking time to pause.Why it's not healthy to pretend that you're "fine."Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/22/2016 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 43 seconds
123: Essence Editor and Entrepreneur Charreah Jackson on Finding Love, Embracing Support, Becoming Self Aware and Being a Boss
When having a conversation with Charreah K. Jackson -- ESSENCE magazine Lifestyle & Relationships Editor and Creator of BossBride -- you will be struck by her Southern charm as as much as you will be by her worldly self awareness. The Decatur, Georgia, native -- who considers herself "a little bit bossy" and "with a big personality" -- grew up surrounded by models of strong black women, with a great, great grandmother who had a rifle, knew how to shoot a straight shot and catch a squirrel with her bare hands. For Charreah, witnessing this strength normalized power and agency. Today, as Charreah balances a demanding full-time magazine job with coaching clients, her Bossbride community, her personal life and writing her soon-to-be-published book, she realizes that with all that strength she has inherited, she also needs support, and softness, in many areas of her life -- and that's a good thing. As she says, we need to normalize support, and not see it as a weakness. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Charreah talks openly about how support and her evolving self awareness allowed her to overcome cancer, shift her relationship with money, walk away from what's familiar and face her fears by standing up and catching the wave. On this episode you'll learn: Take inventory of your talent and your time.How to determine what your gift is and own it.How you can maximize your wealth and live a life of abundance.Be willing to make sacrifices for the hustle.Why, if you're moonlighting, you should view your job as your biggest client.Getting clear on the vision on your life and what you want that to look like.How to heal your relationship with money.Taking back your power and making a different choice.To up-level your bank account you have to up-level your circle.Being aware of the fact that we live in a culture that gets wealthy off keeping you distracted.The importance of asking yourself what's not working.Why vulnerability has gotten a bad wrap.Having the courage to walk away from something that has run its course.Why you shouldn't let the ending tell the story.The genius of standing up and catching the wave. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/21/2016 • 1 hour, 40 seconds
122: Finding Your Fabulous, Playing in the Gray and Quieting Your Inner Mean Girl with Author and Mentor Lisa Dadd
Even as a little girl, Lisa Dadd always planned to be a doctor, but she always had an entrepreneurial itch. In university, she realized she was much more interested in knowing about the science of people rather than just science, so she changed her major. But when she didn't get into medical school, the Niagara Falls native felt somewhat lost. She decided to continue on to get her graduate degree in sports medicine, and later landing a job in the pharmaceutical industry, where she had a very successful career. But as Lisa continued to rise in her corporate sales and marketing position, she found herself unfulfilled with every new promotion during her 15 years in the industry. Eventually, she gave into her burning desire to become an entrepreneur, to "find her fabulous" and to teach her clients how to do the same. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lisa talks about how to know when it's time to make that move, how to redesign your life and find your fabulous, and why it's important to play in the gray. On this episode you'll learn: Why you never really get over that feeling of being afraid -- and that's ok.How to know when it's time to move on.How to get over that "you should be happy" feeling.How to be grateful for the desire for change.How to gauge whether your longing to do something else is temporary.Why you deserve to find your fabulous.How to give yourself permission to live a fabulous life.Why you should have gratitude for the ambiguity in your life.Beware of whether you're using finances as a smokescreen.The benefits of playing in the gray.3 ways to redesign your your life.How to move beyond imposter syndrome.The power of masterminds.How to quiet your inner mean girl and tell her to "flick off." Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/20/2016 • 43 minutes, 8 seconds
121: How to Transform Your Life, Live Out Loud and Follow Your Passion with Life Coach Kelly Lynn Adams
When Kelly Lynn Adams was a young girl growing up in New Jersey she was considered shy and was diagnosed with a speech impediment. But doing things that pushed her out of her comfort zone helped her get over that shyness and over other people's perceptions of her. Today, Kelly is a motivational speaker and life coach who considers herself a "loud, obnoxious Jersey girl." In other words, she is fully herself and she empowers her clients -- women making the transition from 9-to-5 life to their entrepreneurial life -- to do the same. But what's most important for Kelly is the lessons she learned along her journey, those breakthrough moments that allowed her to turn her "mess" into her message. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kelly talks about launching her new business by offering 50 free consultations, the importance of practice, the dangers of comparison, why patience is paramount and why self-care is non-negotiable. On this episode you’ll learn: Why it's important now more than ever to have a mentor.Why mentors don't have to be people you know.How to become a master of anything.How to hone in on your niche.How to overcome the noise on social media.How to realistically have it all.Why she has a nonnegotiable self love power hour.Importance of being not just doing.Ways the body will let you know that you're not taking care of yourself and why that dis ease can be a blessing.How to view you mess as your message.The first step to take to get out of that low point.Her top 3 tools to change your life and business. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/19/2016 • 43 minutes, 42 seconds
120: How to Be A Woman Who Dares
Who is the woman I have to become to become the woman I want to be? Yes, this is actually a question I have ask and continue to ask myself. It is my version of a check in and grounds men when I feel I am beginning to sway from the way of being that truly reflects who I am and who I want to become. Sound to woo woo for you? How about this: If you want to become the woman of your own dreams you have to dare to go there! And this episode -- which includes a roundup of inspirational words from women such as She Who Dares founder Kelli Coleman, Harlem’s Fashion Row founder Brandice Daniel, inventor serial entrepreneur Jen Groover, New York Times bestselling author Michelle Burford, Collective Mobile founder Sian Morson, Intensati Creator Patricia Moreno and media personality and entrepreneur Tai Beauchamp – will send you into your weekend (or whenever you’re listening) with advice to help carry you along the journey. And if you’re in the Atlanta, Georgia, area on Friday, December 16, 2016, please come say hello and enjoy a free event with myself, Kelli Coleman, Tai Beauchamp and more at the She Who Dares event in Bloomingdales at Lenox Square mall, 5pm EST. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void and "Candlepower" by Chris Sabriskie] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/16/2016 • 9 minutes, 30 seconds
119: What Would This Look Like If It Were Easy?
Ever since I heard author and podcaster Tim Ferriss say “What would this look like if it were easy?” when he was a guest on another show and speaking about his approach to launching his own podcast, I immediately incorporated that mindset into my toolbox. Whenever approaching a new project or adventure: What would it look like if this were easy. But you know what? Sometimes I forget. Like this week, as I was setting up interviews, recording episodes of the podcasts, preparing to travel, and flying through a long list of to-dos. There’s nothing wrong with hustle, and moving with a sense of urgency; but you have to check in with yourself – at least I did – and ask: am I hustling or am I harried? Your answer will tell you whether you need to take a minute, shift and readjust. In the middle of the whirlwind, and honestly some unrealistic goals of what I was going to accomplish in 24 hours, I stopped. I mean, complete stop, and said: What would this look like if this were easy. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I dive into more reasons for why this is such an important question. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/15/2016 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
118: Kelli Coleman, Founder of She Who Dares, on Overcoming Expectations and Becoming a Woman Who Dares
Kelli M. Coleman grew up in Detroit with her parents as a child surrounded by other successful African-American adults who, by all appearances, had it all. They were successful, had great careers and businesses and enjoyed loving, enduring personal relationships. This model of success became an important part of Kelli's evolution as she, at age 10, entered into the family business (her father, Don Coleman, founded Global Hue -- which is the largest independently owned multicultural advertising firm in the United states) and later as she became an entrepreneur on her own terms. What Kelly didn't expect was that her own personal development and independence -- outside of the shadow of her dad's successful business -- would require a different model. One that placed her in a position where she could either continue to meet expectations, or she could be a woman who dares. After much soul searching, and with some support, she decided to dare, and since then, Kelli has inspired other women around the world to do the same. Kelli, who is an award-winning marketer and advertising executive, is now founder and CEO of her own company, KM Coleman Group, which advises businesses led by or built for women. She is also the founder of the She Who Dares initiative, which tackles the importance of personal development and speaks to the extraordinary side in every woman through events and conversations. This Friday, December 16th, Kelli will host a free She Who Dares event in Atlanta at Lenox Square in Bloomingdales with a panel of moderated by yours truly and featuring powerhouse women including Tai Beauchamp, Valeisha Butterfield Jones, Dr. Karmetria Burton and Kelli! If you're in the area, please come by, enjoy and say hello! (Link below) On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kelli talks about the moment she knew it was time to make a move, how to be ignore the expectations, the importance of surrounding yourself with a village to support you and the power of becoming a woman who dares. On this episode you'll learn: How to step away from the family business.How to free yourself from the assertion of expectations.How she defines legacy (and how we can redefine it for ourselves).The importance of going through a phase of discomfort.How to know when it's time to move on.The importance of personal growth and discovery for every entrepreneur.Why avoiding uncertainty is crippling.Her master plan for shifting (and the resources that help her create a new life).The importance of knowing what you DON'T want.How to be a woman who dares. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/14/2016 • 50 minutes, 37 seconds
117: Don't Get Caught Up in the Numbers Game
Comparison is death. And so is the numbers game. As we wrap of the year and look at where we were in our business, how we performed, where we can improve, it may be easy to get caught up in the numbers game -- meaning this self-destructive behavior of comparing our numbers to someone else's numbers within our industry or otherwise and allowing it to make us feel less than. Don't do it! No good can come of it! In the episode I talk about three areas of the numbers game that trip most of up: audience and influence; social media; money -- and I share strategies that you may use to steer clear. Yes, numbers matter; but comparison kills. So stay focused! Here's how. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/2016 • 13 minutes, 4 seconds
116: Finish Strong and Sexy Challenge! How to Still Accomplish Those To-Dos Before the Year is Done
The new year is upon us and you’ve probably already seen articles, posts and news items about resolutions, the “new you” and other forms of pressure that urge you to blow off the rest of 2016 and start thinking ahead. Well, don’t. You still have time left! And pushing those to-dos that you’ve left undone all year into next year is not the way to go when you realize you still have space and opportunity to get much accomplished. You don’t want to go into next year with anything that feels like a loose end or a burden – you want to go into the year thinking about your blessings! So, I’ve got a challenge for you: The #finishstrongandsexy challenge. In this episode I give you three challenges that will support you in making it happen THIS YEAR! Don’t put it off. You got this and you can do this! All of the things that you’ve been waiting to do are probably waiting for you to show up! Let me know what you’re up to! Mention me @elaynefluker on social media or use the hashtags #supportissexy or #finishstrongandsexy and share what your commitment is for the #finishstrongandsexy challenge. Let’s support each other! That’s what it’s all about, right? Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/13/2016 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds
115: Put Some Space on It: The Importance of Taking Intentional Breaks
You know what you're going to see a lot of in the post for this episode? SPACE. As entrepreneurs, we can get so caught up in the hustle, in filling every single empty space with a to-do. I get it -- you're busy, and you've got stuff to do! But I challenge you this weekend to put some space on it. With intention. Take a break -- whatever that looks like. Listen to this episode, a quickie, for a few ideas, then go out there, take a break and breathe! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/10/2016 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
114: Why "Doing the Most" is Good for Business
In a recent interview for the Support is Sexy podcast (episode 109) with Jen Groover, a very successful serial entrepreneur and a mentor in my head, we spoke about this idea of not being limited by the limited beliefs of others who buy into this idea that you have to stay in one lane or have one job or be one thing when it comes to your business. Why can't you be, do, have more than one thing when it comes to what you want to create or experience in your business? Know what? You can! On this episode I talk about the beauty of "doing the most," tips on how you can figure out what the most looks like for you, and I include an excerpt from my conversation Jen about how she manages having multiple interests, passions, businesses and lanes. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/9/2016 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
113: In Business, Mistakes Happen. But So Do Second Chances!
Mistakes. If you're an entrepreneur, whether you admit it or not, you've seen plenty of them. Whether those mistakes were your "fault" or not, doesn't matter -- it's your responsibility. What matters most is that you know that at some point or another, mistakes happen, and you will encounter them at some point of your journey. And that you're clear that, no matter what, you get a second chance. As entrepreneurs -- especially solopreneurs -- it's easy for us to sometimes slip into beating ourselves up or even becoming stalled in creating when we encounter a mistake, big or small. If we're not clear that we deserve a second chance to get it right, we'll remain stuck in that self-pitying state, which is neither healthy or productive. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast I share a recent mistake I made that made me smack my forehead; but then made me show myself some much needed compassion. Listen to find out how you can approach those second chances, move forward, and allow yourself a bit of space and grace along your entrepreneurial journey. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/8/2016 • 12 minutes, 7 seconds
112: Let It Go! How to Know the Difference Between Perfect and Authentic
I made a mistake. In fact I made several! And in this episode I talk about how the mistakes we make -- or the imperfections we perceive we have -- don't make our projects or what we're putting out in to the world "wrong," they make them authentic!. What are you holding onto in hopes of it being perfect? What do you need to learn to let go of so you can get feedback that will help move you forward? Have a listen, and then let go! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/6/2016 • 11 minutes, 49 seconds
111: 8 Smart Ways to Have Difficult Conversations and Set Healthy Boundaries
2017 is almost here -- let's not wait until the New Year to resolve to drop old baggage, to have the difficult conversations we may need to in order to move forward in our businesses or our lives. It's time to travel light! On this episode I share a recent personal experience where I had to have a difficult conversation and give you advice, based on my experience, about how you may do so with some tools that will help make them not so difficult, that will allow you to set healthy boundaries and to let go of anything (or anyone) that may be holding you back. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/5/2016 • 15 minutes
110: Push! Why You Have to Move Past Fear and Discomfort to Create Something Sexy in Your Business and Your Life
I hate to use the word hate, but I hate push-ups. Love working out, can't stand push-ups. They are, indeed, my least favorite exercise, and I usually avoid doing them in any way possible. 10-mile runs? Yes! Push-ups? No thanks! Now that I've relocated from Brooklyn, New York, to Atlanta though, access to long runs has changed, and I've had to rework my routine a bit. In doing so, I added push-ups, of all things, to my routine. Why? Because I needed to challenge myself -- and what's more challenging than pushing yourself to do that thing that you don't like or that's uncomfortable or that you would put off forever if you could? That's when we need to PUSH, when we're avoiding things that will actually make us and our businesses stronger, like the push-ups -- that I'm getting better at doing now that I've committed to them! On this episode, I talk about the ways that pushing will make you stronger in your business and why you need to go there and face that resistance. You got this! Push! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/2/2016 • 10 minutes, 13 seconds
109: Inventor and Serial Entrepreneur Jen Groover on the Power of Raising Your Emotional IQ and Having Multiple Businesses
Back in 1995, before entrepreneurship was cool, Pennsylvania native Jen Groover didn't know exactly what it was called, but she just knew that the thought of making someone else successful based on her hard work and efforts was a warped concept. And it was a box she refused to fit in. Nicknamed "Cyclone" when she was younger, Jen became committed to creating something of her own, and then something else, and then something else. Now, Jen is a successful serial entrepreneur, inventor of million dollar product, The Butler Bag, has partnered with brands like Verizon and Avon, has been featured on television and widely throughout the press, gives keynote speaking address around the country and is an advocate for women in business and startups. On this episode, Jen talks about getting past your limiting beliefs, getting clear on what really makes you happy, how to strengthen your emotional intelligence, why you shouldn't stay in one lane, and why you should fear regret more than failure. On this episode you'll learn: Why your circumstances do not determine your destiny.How limiting beliefs stop you from moving forward.Why modeling -- and asking questions -- is so important.How having "things" isn't what will fulfills you.Getting clear on what really makes me happy.Why intentional personal growth is crucial to being a successful entrepreneur.The power of strengthening your emotional intelligence.Why sugar DECREASES your emotional intelligence.The wisdom behind strategic partnerships and licensing. Why it's foolish to think that you have to "stay in your lane." Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12/1/2016 • 37 minutes, 32 seconds
108: Founder and CEO Brandice Daniel on Building Harlem's Fashion Row and Creating The Great Girlfriends Podcast
The intrigue of entrepreneurship was always within Brandice Daniel when she was an adventurous child growing up in Memphis, and it was always around her thanks to her entrepreneurial parents. But when it was time to go to college, Brandice "played it safe" by selecting the major that her parents had in mind for her: pre-med. That is until she got real with herself and decided to take the first of many leaps that would punctuate her career for years to come: She was going to work in fashion. Many brave leaps and "cliff jumps" later, and Brandice is now the creator and CEO of one of the fashion industry's premier annual events -- Harlem's Fashion Row, which she began in 2007 to help shine the light on designers and boutique owners of color who were often left out of the mainstream spotlight. But the journey to down the runway to success was far from seamless and glamorous. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Brandice speaks candidly about lessons learned, how she survived the very deep valleys, how she renegotiated the "nos" along the way, and how she's now creating courses, expanding her brand and building a powerful community surrounded by great girlfriends and supporting fashion stars of the future. On this episode you will learn: How to know when you're "on the right floor."How to pay attention to the thing that you're dream to.Why proximity is power.A step back is different than a setback.How to make sure you stand out with your "ask."The importance of taking inspired action when that bright idea hits you.The importance of the "cliff jump."The biggest lesson she learned about sponsorships.Figuring out the times of day that you are most productive.Why you have to meet the universe halfway. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/30/2016 • 55 minutes, 51 seconds
107: Building Your Business and Finding Your Niche with Icon Food Marketing CEO Annette Davidson
For Annette Davison, CEO of Icon Food Marketing, the turning point when she realized that working for someone else who didn’t appreciate her came in the late 1990s after she and her team were belittled by a popular fashion designer at a 7am meeting. In 2001, Annette finally parted ways amicably with the company and never looked back. She was an entrepreneur. But when she woke up that Monday morning, the reality hit her: She was going to have to make money on her own. She decided then that she would make it happen by any means necessary. On this episode of the Support as Sexy podcast, Annette -- who supports food companies from the Caribbean with breaking into the US market -- talks about how her cultural influences of being raised in Jamaica, West Indies, has influenced the entrepreneur she is today, how to refuse to accept “no” as the ultimate answer, and how you may have experiment with several difference businesses until you find your niche within a niche. On this episode, you'll learn: How to not take “no” for a final answer.Why you may have to experiment with different business ideas to discover your niche.The importance of discovering your niche.Why you have to do your research and find your point of differentiation.How to determine your ideal clients.The importance of “small bites” when it comes to distributing your product.Some of the big mistakes that food product makers make.Why you (and your clients) need to be clear on the brand “story.”Why you have to hang in there because things come back around when you least expect it. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music:”Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/29/2016 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
106: Do Your Dance! How to Remember to Take A Moment for Yourself Everyday
This past weekend I spent time with family in Mississippi celebrating the 90th birthday of one of my cousins. And during the celebration, there was a memorable moment when she made her way to the dance floor and did her dance! At 90. She. Did. Her. Dance. As brief as it was, it was wonderful! The moment was so much fun and, for me, such a great reminder of the importance of -- in good times and bad, when business is going well or when it isn't -- to remember to do your dance, and, as I've mentioned before, to celebrate the small wins. On this episode I talk about the importance of remembering to do your dance and how it can help you get through those tough or stressful moments in business and in life. I even add a little music in here to get you started! :) Have a listen and have fun! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music:"Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void and "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/28/2016 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
105: Want to Shift Your Energy? Focus on Gratitude.
Want to shift the energy during those moments when it feel like nothing is going your way? Here's the secret: Focus on what you're grateful for in that moment. Most of us know the healing power of gratitude, how being grateful for what you already have actually fertilizes the ground for more blessings, if you will. But I understand if there are days when a "parable" is the last thing you want to hear. All you want to know is how to fix it! Don't know if you're a believer, but I've heard many preachers talk about this notion that it's wonderful to praise God or whatever power you believe in and be grateful for the good times; but what does your prayer sound like in the hard times? What matters as much, if not more, is how much gratitude you can show in those WTF moments. If you're a regular listener to the podcast, you know I usually ask a key question of every single guest near the end of our interview: "If you think over your life and career, and you had the chance to thank only one person whose support was critical to you personally and professionally, who would that be and what would you say?" And usually, during that moment of reflection, most guests get choked up. We all forget to pause sometimes to say thank you and to reflect with intentional gratitude, especially with the people in our lives. So, your challenge for today is to call -- yes CALL -- at least one person to whom you are grateful for their love and support. Thank someone who has been there for you -- this might be a family member, spouse, a friend, a former colleague or someone you don't even know personally who has had a major influence. To give you some support and inspiration, I rounded up a few of the touching "thank yous" of some of our previous guests (listed below). And before you have a listen, I just want to say THANK YOU to all of you for listening and supporting the Support is Sexy podcast from all around the world. It truly means so much. Thank you! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void and "Candlepower" by Chris Zabriskie] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/25/2016 • 17 minutes, 7 seconds
104: Stay Hungry! (How to Stay Passionate about Your Business)
Believe or not, I can get business inspiration (or at least podcast episode inspiration) from nearly anywhere. And today's inspiration comes courtesy of the family dog. Pup (not pictured) shows no shame when going after something he wants, especially if that something is a treat -- he puts it all out there. What if we did the same when it came to our businesses and the things we want to create in this world. What if we stayed hungry? How much further along might you be in your business? Would you have a better chance of attracting the partners or resources you need to make some things happen? Would the satisfaction of at least knowing that you gave it your ALL continue to fuel you? Have a listen to 7 ways staying hungry may help move you forward in your business. It's a real treat! ;) Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/24/2016 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
103: How to Succeed as Your Own Boss and Avoid Small Business Failure with Small Biz Lady Melinda Emerson
Shortly after graduating college with a degree in broadcast journalism, Melinda Emerson landed her dream job as a television producer in Philadelphia -- and, she hated it. Mean people and countless hours pushed her to eventually make a move. And that move was to become an entrepreneur. Melinda studied as much as she could about business, going to events and joining organizations that would provide her with business insight, and then she used her experience to start a video production company called Quintessence Group with just a laptop, a fax machine and a dream in 1999. The company, and Melinda, became very successful -- topping many of the who's who in business lists -- then everything changed, again, and she made a change to figure out her next chapter. She hasn't looked back. On this episode, Melinda talks about how she became THE small biz lady, taking heed when "the voice" tells you where to go next, key ways to avoid small business failure and how to build a megabrand that reaches three million people weekly in spite of the curve balls in business and life. On this episode you'll learn: The biggest mistake she made in business.What happens when you fall out of love with the business you've created.Why writing a book -- a good book -- helps position you as an expert.What to do when life and business throw you a curve ball.How to market yourself and build your brand effectively on social media.The importance of repurposing content.Why quality content always rises to the top.Smart reasons to separate your brand from your name.Top 5 reasons small business fail.And why I'm pushing her to start her own podcast. :)Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/23/2016 • 58 minutes, 53 seconds
102: Girly Book Club Founder Erin Woodward on Building A Global Brand with 30,000 Members
When Erin Woodward was ten years old, she had what many may consider the experience of a lifetime: Her parents sent her away from her small town just north of Toronto to live with extended family in Bali. Since then, Erin has loved traveling the world and visited 53 countries, so when she fell in love and considered making the move to London, she didn't hesitate. But once there, she quickly realized she was missing something: Connections. Erin decided to use the Internet to bring other likeminded women together around something she was passionate about -- books -- and The Girly Book Club was born. Since then, it has grown to 46 chapters around the world in eight countries and with more than 30,000 members. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Erin talks about creating authentic connections, managing a global team and going virtual to grow your brand. On this episode you’ll learn: How to know when it's time to take your business seriously.When it may be time to transition from moonlighting to full-time,How to manage a global brand.How to determine team leaders who can serve as the face of your brand.The importance of creating space for authentic connections.Scaling your brand by going virtual.Her top three recent reads.One of the biggest myths about entrepreneurshipTop tips for first steps when you're creating a group or event as part of your business.The importance of modeling. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/22/2016 • 41 minutes, 12 seconds
101: Mapping Out Your Next Chapter and Navigating Leadership with Dr. Karen Thomas
Dr. Karen Thomas has never fit in. Blame it on her third eye -- when everyone else sees blue or red, she sees purple. And while this ability may have irked her parents when she was growing up, it is what makes her an effective leader today, the ability to see what's not obvious others. Though Dr. Thomas has a graduate degree in special events and marketing, and held an enviable position that she loved as director of marketing at Essence magazine back in the 1990s, she saw something others did not: it was time to move on. And in 1996, at the behest of the pastor of her church, she founded the Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, New Jersey, in spite of the fact that she had no education experience. But Dr. Thomas saw purple. "As women...we're just limitless," she says. "I feel like, if it's something you feel in your spirit that you feel compelled to do, you feel like no one can stop you." Today, the school has grown from 60 students to 1500, and from four classrooms to four campuses. On this episode, Dr. Thomas tells how to recognize when your next chapter makes itself known, how to keep moving when everyone else thinks your crazy, and what to do and where to turn in those moments when leadership gets lonely. On this episode you'll learn: The biggest challenge for running a charter school.Becoming a specialist in your category.3 things to know when starting a school.Why you have to think about your school as a business.How charter schools generate revenue.How to build a strong and balanced team.Why what got you here may not get you there.The importance of continuing to take courses to become a better leader.How to find people who can support you during those moments when leadership gets lonely.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/21/2016 • 54 minutes, 20 seconds
100: "Tell Me What You Need." Why You MUST Be Ready to Answer This Request
"Tell me what you need." I have said it before and I will say it again, these are five of the sexiest words in the English language. There are many, but these rank high on my list. The person making this request of you, to tell them what you need, is creating space for you to fill it with your desire, your needs in the moment, the things that you think will help you to move forward. So, if someone were to make this request of you, as it relates to your business, would you be able to fill that space? Would you have answers? Would you be able to list AT LEAST three things that would move you forward in that moment? This is what I faced this past week during two interviews with two powerful and incredibly important women entrepreneurs: Karen Cah, CEO of ifundwomen.com, and Dr. Karen Thomas, CEO of the Marion P. Thomas Charter School in Newark, New Jersey. And in this episode (episode 100!), I talk about what happened when I was asked what I needed, and how it has shifted my thinking around just how unready I am to receive support. But that changes -- for you and for me -- starting today. It's time to GET ready to tell the world what you need. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/18/2016 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
99: Ready to Write Your Book? Learn Self-Publishing Fast with Bibliocrunch Founder Miral Sattar
Miral Sattar has always been an entrepreneur, launching various businesses since high school -- from creating a successful blog for South Asian women to having a t-shirt line with fun slogans for South Asian women to launching her own iPhone case business (one of the businesses she wishes she held onto). "The hustle has always been in me," the Queens, New York, native says. This passion was passed along to her from her dad, an immigrant from Pakistan who was a very successful entrepreneur and who actually questioned why Miral wanted to work from someone else after she received a degree in engineering from Columbia University. Eventually, while working for Time she became intrigued by book publishing industry while working on her thesis for her masters degree, and created a tool that would evolve into her first business as an entrepreneur, Bibliocrunch. Bibliocrunch is a platform that connects self-publishing authors with professionals they need to produce their book. Today the platform has more than 17,000 authors and more than 1200 professionals. More recently, Miral has also launched an education platform, learnselfpublishingfast.com. On this episode, Miral talks to Support is Sexy podcast about what you need to know before you self publish, why 40% of Amazon's bestseller list is made up of self-published authors, how to learn what you need to know fast and why books have become the new business card. On this episode you'll learn: Important lessons Miral learned from her dad about entrepreneurship.What she makes sure she does before every launch.How self publishing has evolved in the past five years.Why some authors choose self publishing over traditional.Myths about self publishing.First three steps to take to self publish your book.The sweet spot as far as pricing for your self published book.The biggest mistakes self publishers make.Why that five-star review really matters and the best ways to get them. BONUS OFFER Tweet @bibliocrunch and tell them you heard about them on the #SupportisSexy for a discount code for courses on Learnselfpublishingfast.com! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/17/2016 • 44 minutes, 4 seconds
98: Get Money: Top Tips for Crowdfunding Your Business with ifundwomen Founder Karen Cahn
Karen Cahn, a native of Canton, Massachusetts, has always believed in women building their own thing, living on their own terms and having their own money no matter what -- even when working for another company. Karen, who has worked ever since she was 13, took a job very early in her career at Google and spent 10 years at the Internet giant, working with YouTube, leading strategy in video and becoming an intrapreneur by launching a business within the business -- the Branded Entertainment Group -- which let her know that, yep, she could be a badass entrepreneur. Today, Karen has launched two businesses, is financially secure and is clearer than ever that money buys freedom, and now she is creating spaces (and businesses) where other women can realize that freedom as well. Through her latest venture, ifundwomen.com, which is the first crowdfunding platform exclusively for women, Karen offers women entrepreneurs and creatives a way to not only get their businesses financed, but to get vital support -- directly from Karen and her team -- in other important ways that will help them move forward, such as video production and accountability. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Karen talks to us about why women still lag significantly behind when it comes to funding (despite the fact that we are launching more businesses than ever), how to get of our own way, and her unwavering mission to support the female economy. On this episode, you'll learn... Myths about crowdfunding.5 questions you need to ask yourself for your project.Why crowdfunding is a great way to test your project and see if there's a business there.Why it's all about FFFs.What the confidence gap for women is and how Karen is working to close it.Why men don't have the confidence gap.How to know when someone is NOT going to invest in your business or project.Why we need to stop apologizing and people pleasing.Being aware of how you process feedback.How you do yourself a disservice if you don't share your idea with other people out of fear of stealing it.How the recent US election has refueled her passion. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/16/2016 • 48 minutes, 12 seconds
97: Set Up Your Business to Flourish and Thrive with Jewelry Designer Tracy Matthews
Tracy Matthews considers herself a "natural hustler," comes from a long line of entrepreneurs and feels like entrepreneurship has always been in her blood. In fact, the idea of working for someone else kinda makes her cringe. But creating something? She can't get enough! In 1998 -- while still in her twenties -- Tracy created a top jewelry line, Tracy Matthews Designs, that became a beloved brand among celebs, was featured in several media outlets and was generating nearly $1 million in revenue. Her business was shining brightly -- until a drastic change in the 2008 economy nearly shattered everything. On this episode, Tracy talks about how she built her internationally successful jewelry line, mistakes she made along the way, what she learned about her business and herself during the tough times and why she's passionate about supporting other jewelry designers by creating something she didn't have access to when she was a young designer: shared information. On this episode you’ll learn: How Tracy built an international jewelry design company (and why she walked away).The importance of structuring your day properly.How to focus on revenue generating activities.The importance of building on your momentum.Why you can't you jump directly from A and Z and succeed.What Tracy learned about growing fast without being ready.Why having a consultant -- and a support system -- can save your business and get you through the tough times.Questions to ask yourself when it's time to move on and when your business no longer serves you.Getting over the ego's definition of success.Learning to think strategically and install systems. The value of getting buy-in BEFORE you create a new product.Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/15/2016 • 1 hour, 58 seconds
96: How to Live Your Life and Handle Your Business On Purpose with Jovian Zayne
From the time she was a young girl, Jovian Zayne witnessed her parents -- especially her mom -- setting up shop, creating her own consulting business and claiming her own space. As a result, "young Jovi" was the kind of child that dressed as a businesswoman for Halloween, used to sit at her mom's desk and pretend to handle business and was a natural negotiator on the school playground. Today, after leaving her full-time corporate life as a managing director of Teach for America, Jovian now helps her clients navigate the journey of finding their own unique contribution in their businesses and in their lives through her firm, On Purpose Movement. On this episode, Jovian talks about creating your movement, getting clear on your gifts, being uncomfortable and living not by accident, but decidedly on purpose. On this episode you’ll learn: Why you gotta get comfortable being uncomfortable.How to position your business for success.How to determine when we're NOT living on purpose.Important resources to help you get clear on your WHY.How to make a shift to help you live on purpose.The value of accountability.Why the things that are bigger than us are the things that last.Building an effective team that helps you execute your big ideas.The importance of amplifying the greatness of others.Why it's more important than ever for us to get clear on our own unique gifts and how we can offer those to the world.Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/14/2016 • 48 minutes, 35 seconds
95: 7 Rules for Self Care
Wow! What a week! In the United States, we had an election that was -- to say the least -- shocking to people within the country and all around the world. And I believe that's true on all sides, no matter who received your vote. But this episode is not about the election. It's about YOU, and making sure, whether it's feelings about the election or everyday life, that you're okay. A lot of people or spaces, well-intentioned or not, often -- in my opinion -- push you to "just get over it" whenever you're going through something or you're, as they say "in your feelings." Know what? It's okay to be in your feelings, to own what you feel, allow it, and then, in your own way, figure out a way to move on, to drive out that darkness. And on this episode, I offer seven ways that you can take care of yourself -- based on my own experience -- and how you can bring the light back into your life. Have a listen, and, when you're ready, feel better! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/11/2016 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds
94: Social Media Strategies to Help You Pick the Right Platform and the Right Tools with Cathy E. Smith
Like it or not, we live in a world where -- if you own your own business -- you, more than likely, need to have some sort of presence on social media in order to (as they say) establish your digital footprint. But with new platforms and unspoken rules of engagement popping up what feels like every other day, it can be difficult, and at time overwhelming, to not only know where you need to be but how you need to show up. Cathy E.Smith, owner of C2 Internet Marketing firm, helps her clients get in the right place with the right platform using the right tools and resources to make sure they maximize their opportunities to raise awareness for their brands. As the daughter of two longtime entrepreneurs, Cathy always had the desire to follow in their footsteps, but worked instead at least two jobs all while growing up. Now, although she still has a full-time gig with major benefits, Cathy is making moves and planning her exit strategy, and on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast she speaks about why -- when it comes to business -- everybody can't come. On this episode you'll learn: Ways you can consider the both-and rather than the either-or when it comes to jobs and entrepreneurship.The trouble with "leaps of faith."Why you need an exit strategy before you quit your job.How to think of your job as an investor in your business.Realizing that you need to shift the focus of your business.How to know if you're using social media right.Top 3 strategies for maximizing your brand awareness online.How to pick the best social media platform and how to make it easy for people to find you.The value of having a digital footprint and why you should protect it.Why some of the folks who started with you may not continue with you. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: “Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/10/2016 • 48 minutes, 41 seconds
93: How to Build Your Tribe and Take Care of Your Self with Nomadness Travel Tribe Founder Evita Robinson
Evita Robinson launched Nomadness Travel Tribe on Facebook when she was on unemployment and looking for a way to connect with other world travelers who were having some of the same challenges that she was at that time in her life -- wanting a space to share their experiences and longing to travel to even more far-reaching places. The New York native had no idea that this small group that began with about 100 people would grow to the community it is today, five years later, with 15,000+ people and nearly 30 international trips under its belt. Much like many of her extravagant trips organized for her tribe, Evita's entrepreneurial journey has been sometimes complicated. She's clear, in fact, that entrepreneurship can make you feel kinda crazy (I relate!) and she is candid about the important role therapy played not only in her business but throughout her life. On this episode, Evita opens up about how she built her mega brand, how she got over being a people pleaser, why she chooses to use her platform to discuss mental health, and the importance of having her brand's evolution reflect her personal journey. On this episode you'll learn: Why you have to be a little delusional to be an entrepreneur.Getting comfortable making business decision that piss people off.Shutting out the white noise and making self care a sacred priority.How to maintain your sanity as an entrepreneur.The importance of lifting the taboo of discussing mental health.Why writing in a journal is the cheapest form of therapy for her.Why she shuts down the idea that she's fearless.The dangers of scaring yourself into analysis paralysis. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/9/2016 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 45 seconds
92: How to Get Sponsors and Go from "Breaking Even to Bankrolled" with Coach Quiana Murray
Since she was a young girl in Washington, D.C. -- towering over other kids in her class thanks to her statuesque physique -- Quiana Murray has embraced her bossiness with pride. While many girls may be dissuaded from taking the bossy route, Quiana says her mother made sure to cultivate her leadership qualities. That propensity to lead carried over into college, where Quiana realized she was someone who naturally knew how to galvanize support for events and projects she led for the school. And later, as an entrepreneur, her business evolved as she tapped into that expertise and began focusing on helping small businesses and nonprofits procure sponsorships and giving them the ability to hone in on their own zone of genius. Now, as a business transformation coach, Quiana wants to help you take your business from "breaking even to bankrolled!" On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Quiana discusses the journey to discover your own expertise, how to shift your mindset around sponsorships and partnerships and how to know when you're ready to make that first call. On this episode you'll learn: What the ability to say "no" teaches you about yourself.How to become sponsorship-ready.Shifting your mindset around sponsorship and partnership.Why you should rethink corporate opportunities.The biggest challenge businesses face when seeking sponsorship.The questions you need to ask yourself to know if you're sponsorship-ready.Which sponsors you should reach out to.The important difference between affiliates and sponsorships.Top 3 tips for getting sponsors.How to get to know your "tribe."Why you need to get started TODAY.Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/8/2016 • 55 minutes, 50 seconds
91: How to Be a Vibrant, Happy Woman with Happiness Expert Dr. Jen Riday
Dr. Jen Riday grew up on a farm in Iowa, where family, a strong work ethic and dedication were instilled in her from the beginning. When Jen became a mother of her own children -- six in total -- she dedicated herself to raising them as a full-time mom and held off on putting her Ph.D. in human development and family studies to use, at least professionally. Until she realized being a stay at home mom wasn't enough for her, and she was brave enough to admit that to herself after hitting rock bottom. Jen set out to find out what made her happy and eventually decided it was time to make a change -- a drastic change -- to have that happiness be a part of her life, and her new business as a life coach and happiness expert, each day. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jen talks about the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, managing expectations and living a vibrant, happy life no matter what. On this episode you'll learn: How to get over the "shoulds"How to move beyond social expectations.The importance of putting your oxygen mask on first.How to figure out what makes you happy and choose that for yourself each day.The power of meditation.Why it's important for moms to set boundaries, especially with those you love.How to let go of control and let others you love step up Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/7/2016 • 28 minutes, 16 seconds
90: 6 Ways to Live With Regrets in Business and in Life
"This is the number one rule for your set, in order to survive, gotta learn to live with regrets..."--Jay Z, "Regrets." Funny how an evening conversation with my dad reminded me of this Jay Z lyric from the song "Regrets" from the 1996 Reasonable Doubt album (one of my favorites). Regrets, I believe, are a part of life, certainly a part of business, but -- if not kept in check -- they can hold us hostage, stuck in time and unable to move forward. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about six ways to live with regrets, how it's important for you to acknowledge them, how you manage them and how you can use them to your advantage in business and life. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/5/2016 • 17 minutes, 16 seconds
89: 7 Ways to Discover Your Specialty
The last thing you want to do is be a Jane of all trades and a master of none. When you're thinking about how to differentiate your business and tap into your zone of genius, ask yourself the question: What's my specialty? This is a topic that has come up with several of the women I've interviewed who discussed how they -- in their own ways -- tapped into what their specialty is, how they package it for their audience and how it allows them to differentiate themselves in different spaces. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I offer a 7 of the top tips I learned from these women entrepreneurs about the benefits of uncovering your specialty and tapping into your zone of genius. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/4/2016 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
88: How to Make Brave Decisions
All day, every day, you make decisions. Still, when you feel like one is weighing on you or that it's a decision that could change everything, there could be some stress, and -- ironically -- some indecision. I get it. I'm in a phase where I am being very conscious of the decisions I make, and being aware of whether I am making certain decisions out of fear, or if I'm stalling on others just because I am overwhelmed how "big" they seem. On this episode, I share part one of a three-part audio training I created called "How to Make Brave Decisions" -- a training that I have listened to again and again as a reminder to myself to make moves, and one that I hope will inspire you! Have a listen, and then be sure to visit ElayneFluker.com and click the "Free Resources" button at the top to sign up for the "How to Make Brave Decisions" audio training if you haven't already! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void and "Separation" by Ketsa] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/2/2016 • 10 minutes, 20 seconds
87: The Power of Embracing Your New Beginnings
It's time for you to hit the refresh button, to boldly go outside of your comfort zone and to embrace your new beginning. On this episode, I talk about the journey to this phase of life and business, and how getting comfortable at being uncomfortable in this space is one of the best opportunities for you to grow. The adventure awaits. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
11/1/2016 • 13 minutes, 36 seconds
86: How to Handle the Tough Times (and Whistle Through The Darkness)
Out of the mouths of babes: "Life doesn't frighten me at all." That's how this message, these powerful words from the great poet Dr. Maya Angelou, reentered my consciousness -- it was thanks to the recent learnings of my two little boos (the young sons of my best friend) who recited the line, "Life doesn't frighten me at all..." as their parents drove me to the airport for my move from New York to Atlanta. I adore them so just about anything they do delights me, but this moment was particularly inspiring. One, because of the power of the phrase coming from these little souls, two, because of the story behind the poem, which Dr. Angelou said she wrote "for all children who whistle in the dark and refuse to admit that they're frightened out of their wits." How many times have you found yourself having to, as an adult, whistle through that darkness in your life. As a woman, as an entrepreneur, as a leader, a creative, a mom, a person just being -- there are going to be moments when you are "frightened out of your wits" and that you will need to decide to be brave, to whistle. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about moments where we might face that darkness and how to whistle through it. You'll also get to hear a recording of Dr. Angelou reading her poem, which appears in the children's book, Life Doesn't Frighten Me, where her verses are paired with the embracing images of artist Jean Michel Basquiat. Have a listen, and keep whistling! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/31/2016 • 8 minutes, 20 seconds
85: Six Must-Haves for Every Transition and Major Change in Your Business, Career and Life
The only thing that is constant is change, right? And with change, whether we planned it or not, comes a period of transition. Are you going through a major transition in your business, your career, your life? If so, you know it can sometimes be overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be -- at least not all the time. Here are six must-haves to keep in mind whenever you go through a transition, planned or not. Have a listen, and let me know what you think -- I'd love to hear from you! You can reach me at elayne@elaynefluker.com. Show notes, resources, contacts and links for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/28/2016 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
84: You Gotta Keep Going (What to Do in the Face of Resistance)
Things happen, things throw you off course, things (and life) give you a great excuse to NOT do that thing that you've committed to doing. But you know what? You can't let that stop you. You gotta keep going! Here, I share a few reasons that you have to keep it moving, how it pays off in your business and your life, and the value of being consistent. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/27/2016 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
83: Everybody Can't Come (and why you need to be okay with that)
Everybody can't come. This is something we all have to realize eventually -- especially if you're up to something, creating something, trying something new and making moves. Everybody ain't gonna get it, so everybody can't come along for the ride. And you know what? We shouldn't expect them to. On this episode, I talk about the big move I have coming up and how I realized that everybody can't come along. We also discuss other ways that we can get support when the people we thought would show up and be there just...don't, and my suggestions for how you might structure your friend circle. As they say, there are levels to this! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/26/2016 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
82: When to Step Away from Your Startup and Why Strong is the New Sexy with Leslie Bradshaw of Made by Many
Leslie Bradshaw is the proud descendant of six generations of Oregon trail pioneers and a family of farmers, so she knows intuitively how to make her own way. She also knows when to move on to new territory, and when it's time to let the land lie fallow until the nutrients return to the soil. For Leslie, a now Managing Partner of Made by Many -- a digital product and ventures company, that moment came after six grueling years of building a startup as co-founder with her then-boyfriend, working 100 hours a week, having her health deteriorate and enduring a toxic relationship. The burnout and fatigue led Leslie to Miami, where she made the brave decision to step away from it all, replenish and then re-entered the job market. On the episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Leslie speaks candidly about that tumultuous time in her life and career, and about getting over her addiction to work, knowing when to step back to move forward, creating your "job/career universe" and why strong is the new sexy. On this episode you'll learn: Importance of curiosity and finding your tribe.The benefits approaching business like a team sport (especially softball).The value of the UNconference.Why you shouldn't go straight from college to running your own biz.How a step back different than a set back.How to recognize a toxic business relationship.The dangers of the "personal brand."The importance of doing the doing.How to create your ideal "job/career universe."Why strong is the new sexy.Why, as a doer, you MUST get your voice out there.And a super cool way to pay it forward. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/25/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 9 seconds
81: Be Willing to Give Up What You Have to Have What You Don't
Are you willing to give up what you have to have what you don't? In order to create space for the things we want in our lives -- new experiences, new opportunities, new people, new beginnings -- this is something we have to consider. It's what I considered, among many other things, when I finally decided to make the move from New York to Atlanta, even though I was -- am still am -- nervous about doing so and unsure of what to expect. The things is, I have decided to go into it with no expectations, to remain focused on WHY I am making this move and to be willing to give up what I have in New York to create the life I envision. In this episode I talk about the how to give up what you have and make space for what's next, and why it's something you should consider as well. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/24/2016 • 8 minutes, 8 seconds
80: How to be a Radical Believer in Reinvention with Life Coach Rachel Tenenbaum
"I am a radical believer in reinvention," says life coach and Self-Help Socialite founder Rachel Tenebaum, who believes one of the most important things we can do in our lives is "live our truths." For Rachel, seeking support by way of finding coaches of her own and shifting her network helped her discover her own truth: that she is both an extrovert and an introvert who loves to curate her life around travel and extraordinary experiences while empowering women through her mastermind group, Extraordinary Life 360. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Rachel talks about the importance of being a "serial grower," the power of masterminds and the way to know if you're on the right path. On this episode, you'll learn: How to shift your view of failure to refinement.How to give yourself permission to research your own interests and ways of being in order to determine what you really want.How to handle the pressure of job security.The power of shifting your network. How to get over the fear of being seen.The importance of "space."3 tips for determining whether you're on the right path. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/21/2016 • 52 minutes, 9 seconds
79: Don't Get Caught Up in the Fast Lane (Why "Busy" Isn't Good for Business)
It's a slippery slope: Many of us, especially as entrepreneurs, get caught up in the fast lane -- appearing "busy" -- because we think it shows the world that we're up to something. Being busy must mean that we're gettin' busy when it comes to business, right? Not necessarily. In the past week, I was reminded of this while listening to author and Good Life Project founder Jonathan Fields, who was a guest on several of my favorite podcasts recently, discussing his book, How to Live a Good Life, and this idea that being busy and being seen has become a priority for many of us, and, as a result, a distraction. In this episode I open up about moments I've gotten caught up in the fast lane, rushing and being busy and how it has cost me -- figuratively and literally. I also offer tips on ways that you can be conscious of what lane your traveling in, and how to make the switch. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/20/2016 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
78: Why You Scared? How Getting to the Bottom of Your Fears Helps You Move Forward
What's the real reason that you're afraid to do that thing? Be honest with yourself when you ask the question. Be honest with yourself when you say the answer. I had to confront this question recently and share that experience -- and the answer -- in this episode. When we get to the bottom of the WHY of our fears, it creates space for us to confront it, and often, to realize just how silly (and small!) it is. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/19/2016 • 9 minutes, 58 seconds
77: Kathryn Finney of Digital Undivided on Women in Tech, Entrepreneurs in Love and Building a Badass Brand
Kathryn Finney, founder of Digital Undivided, is someone I consider an O.G. -- the flyest O.G. -- in the technology space. Kathryn, who grew up in the midwest learning about computers from very early on, started one of the first big fashion and lifestyle blogs, The Budget Fashionista, back when Google was "a baby," as you'll hear in the episode. She later sold the blog and the brand, and has since moved on to really be an advocate for other women in the technology space. Today, as head of Digital Undivided, Kathryn provides programs and resources -- such as her BIG accelerator program in Atlanta -- to empower women in technology and give them access to the vital tools, knowledge and support they need to build successful, sustainable companies. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kathryn talks about how to level the playing field when it comes to the number of Black and Latina women who receive investment, the kind of support network -- and romantic relationships -- entrepreneurs should consider, and how to build a badass brand that people may want to buy. On this episode, you'll learn... What entrepreneurs looking for love should consider.How becoming a parent empowers you to say no and mean it.The shift to the 1099 economy.Her advice for consultants looking to work with big corporations.How she built and sold her blog, The Budget Fashionista.The drawbacks of aligning your brand with yourself.3 ways to decouple yourself from your brand so that it can stand alone.4 reasons that people buy into a tech brand.How to change the disparity in how few Black and Latina women tech founders get investment.Why you should only take investment to get growth not to get started.Other ways your family and friends can invest in you that you may never have considered.And the POWER of asking for support.Why support networks -- especially with people who aren't afraid to tell you about yourself -- are key to your success. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/18/2016 • 1 hour, 20 minutes
76: How to Launch Your Podcast, Grow Your Audience and Monetize Your Passion with Chirsty Haussler
The moment Christy Haussler realized it was time to make the leap and become an entrepreneur, she was in her car, driving to work, listening to podcasts to pass the time. Christy spent hours commuting back and forth to an office for a job that didn't fulfill her, and decided it was finally time for her to make a move and give her own business a try. The first thing she did? Take the first step, and then another and then another. Today, Christy's company -- Team Podcast -- provides production and strategy for more than 40 shows and produces about 200+ episodes a month. Her business is steadily growing, she lives in a city she's happy to call home and she spends her time doing work she loves. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Christy talks about the importance of taking that first step toward your dream, having the right mindset, building and engaging your audience in multiple ways and making the most of your podcast -- beyond money. On this episode you'll learn... How to recognize that you're on the right trackKnowing that you are one decision away from a completely different lifeWhy you have to be brave enough to walk awayYour network is your key to successHow podcasts offer new opportunities no matter your industryWhat you need to know about podcastingThe importance of marketing to increase your list and your engagementDon't get caught up in downloads3 common podcasting mistakes many women makeWhy podcasting isn't just for monetizingHow to engage your audience and make them feel invested in your productShow notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/17/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 49 seconds
75: How 16-Year-Old Entrepreneur Maya Penn Built a Six-Figure Business
Maya S. Penn is remarkable -- and that is an understatement. I have been a virtual fan and supporter of the now-sixteen-year-old for several years via social media, with a true appreciation of her hard work and her clear vision at such a young age. To have the opportunity to speak with her more in depth now? I am completely blown away, and I believe you will be, too! The Atlanta-based teenpreneur started her own business, Maya's Ideas, when she was just eight years old. By the time she was 13, the business was generating six figures. And today, she is a designer, social entrepreneur, activist, author and environmentalist. Among her many accomplishments, Maya has given three TED Talks (so far) and is author of three books, including her latest, You Got This: Unleash Your Awesomeness, Find Your Path and Change Your World (Simon & Schuster). Here, Maya shares her vision for the future of her business, how she's working to impact the lives of girls around the world, and her advice for becoming, being and growing as an entrepreneur -- no matter your age. On this episode you'll learn: What parents can say and do to encourage children who have interests in entrepreneurship (straight from the mouth of a teenager who began her business at age eight!).The first step to launching your business (at any age).Her advice for kidpreneurs.Ways that we can all give back through out businesses.What she's doing to empower young girls around the world.The value of idea journals.Why it's imperative to have mentors and an advisory board as you scale your business.No matter how old you are, it's important for you to take a break.Why meditation and breathing space are vital to decision-making.What can be learned from failure.The importance of doing it afraid.What Maya believes every entrepreneur has a responsibility to do. MAYA IS OFFERING A SPECIAL GIFT TO SUPPORT IS SEXY LISTENERS FOR 20% OFF OF ALL ORDERS $50 OR MORE ON MAYASIDESA.COM! USE THE DISCOUNT CODE: SUPPORTISSEXY [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/2016 • 47 minutes, 37 seconds
74: Mind Over Emergency: How to Keep It Moving When Things Go Terribly Wrong
When all goes wrong -- where does your mind go? Does the issue stop you in your tracks, or do you figure a way to keep it movin'? If not, you should! In the past couple of days, I had the pleasure of having my web site elaynefluker.com going down (ACK!!!) and my mind's initial response was to spiral into all the reasons this was a disaster. Was it a bad 48 hours? Yes. Was it the end of the world? No. Was it something that was going to stop me completely? Hell no! You gotta keep it going. On this episode I talk about eight ways to keep it moving when problems arise in your business, or in your personal life. Have a listen, let me know when you think, and let me know if you have other advice! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/14/2016 • 19 minutes, 41 seconds
73: Fashion Designer Ashaka Givens on Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Business
Some designers do not know how to sew, sketch or tell you the way a fabric will function on the body. Fashion designer Ashaka Givens is not one of those designers. Thanks to the powerful women in her family, the upstate New York native learned very early on how to use a sewing machine and make her own clothes, watched fashion shows at her mom’s side, and eventually attended one of the most prestigious fashion institutions in the country – New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. And since then, she has been designing a career in fashion that is completely her own. Today, Ashaka works with Grammy award-winning artists, such as Erykah Badu, creates custom gowns for brides, dresses celebrities for red carpet events, serves as costume director for film and TV projects and designs her own line of clothing and accessories. On this episode, she talks about advice for remaining relevant in the fashion industry, the importance of expansion and why being a fashion alchemist sets you apart. On this episode, you’ll learn: Why knowing the basics of design help you be a far better asset to your client.How you take this glam idea down into an actual physical garment.The importance of being open to opportunities that feels right.Knowing the art of professionalism.Why you can’t get caught up in the social media hypeThe dangers of being mediocre.Mistakes are good.Her advice for young designers.Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/12/2016 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
72: How to Get Clear on What You REALLY Want? No, really!
Hey, you! Whaddya want? No, really. What do you want? Seriously. Have you given that some real thought lately? Beyond your to-do list, what's your vision for what you want, the life you want to create, what you want to spend your time doing each and every day, and with whom you want to do it? These questions are floating around in my head more frequently these days -- perhaps because it's a new season, or we're closing in on the end of the year, or perhaps because I have another birthday rolling around early next year. Blame it on the 40s. :) Recently, while recording my free audio training on "How to Make Brave Decisions," I spoke about getting clear on what we want, daring to verbalize that dream that we barely believe is possible. In this episode, I go into more detail. Have a listen! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/11/2016 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
71: How to Recover From Failure, Build an Audience and Find Your Voice with Spiritpreneur Abiola Abrams
From very early on in her childhood, Abiola Abrams learned the importance of finding her own voice, being herself and creating her own path. As the daughter of immigrant parents who came to the United States from Guyana, Abiola and her family were often bullied and mistreated by some of the other families in their New York neighborhood for being "different." Rather than being crushed by this cruelty, Abiola says this part of her journey taught her how to be resilient. And that resilience -- and her spirituality -- continues to carry her forward today. Now, as a proud "multi-hyphenate," Abiola is an author, coach, speaker, media maven and creator of the Sacred Bombshell brand, and she teaches other women how to find their authentic voice and create a business that allows them to follow their own path as spiritpreneurs. In this episode, Abiola shares her journey to accepting herself as a spiritpreneur (and what that means), reveals a few defining -- and sometimes embarrassing -- moments from her career and business, and gives insight on why healers sometimes stumble when it comes to compensation. On this episode you'll learn: What a spiritpreneur is, and why you should be compensated appropriately for being one.How to get clear about what you offer, whom you serve and how you add value to people's lives.The importance of listening to your audience and asking them what they need.Why an audience that is not targeted is an irrelevant audience.How to sell people what they want and give them what they need.Why owning your own list is crucial to your business.How to avoid being a "wounded healer."How to get over people pleasing at a micro and macro level.Ways to start over again after a public failure.How to avoid the sunk-cost fallacy.The business mistake she made that she has never shared before.Why you work become richer because of the challenges.Why you can't bitch about it you have to be about it.Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/10/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 4 seconds
70: Why Your YOU Time is Irreplaceable: Words of Affirmation to Help You Remember That
This weekend, or whatever day it is that you happen upon this episode, be sure you have some YOU time in your schedule. YOU time is your time to replenish, to have some breathing space, to meditate, to hear your own thoughts -- or to not think at all, time to just be. As entrepreneurs and women who are creating something super sexy in the world, I get it, you're busy. You have a lot to do -- probably too much to do -- and you simply can't stop now! But, here's the thing: you MUST. Otherwise, you will crash, you will burn, and everything that you say your sacrificing your YOU time for will not matter in that moment. Instead, take care of YOU! You will be a better entrepreneur, a better leader, a better woman for it. On this episode, I've rounded up the parting wisdom of some of our previous guests from our first 70 episodes -- women who not only offer keys to success, but keys to your well being. Pause for a moment, just under 10 minutes, and have a listen. You deserve this. It's all for YOU. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/7/2016 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
69: Doing the Work, Focusing on Community and Creating Space for Self-Care with fayemi shakur
fayemi shakur is a rebel, a quiet rebel, but a rebel nonetheless. Artistic as a child from the very beginning, hip hop, photography, art and an interest in social justice shaped her life early on, but it was learning about -- and reaching out to -- political prisoners while in college and reading the autobiographies of Assata Shakur and Mumia Abu-Jamal that changed everything and shifted her awareness. Since then, fayemi, who was just appointed Executive Director of Newark's City Without Walls Art space, has infused all of her love of the arts and her passion for social justice into her work in her Newark, New Jersey community, making sure that there is a space for art to exist and to be expressed in a way that moves conversations forward, and potentially changes lives as it did for her. On this episode, fayemi talks about the importance of doing the work, staying focused on community (rather than social media) and why radical self care is its own form of activism. On this episode you’ll learn… Why doing the work and staying focused is key.Taking stock of how your work is having an impact (or not) on your community.The empowering effect of art on communities.The power of beginning your day with affirmations.The importance of self care.Building yourself up along your journey so you can be prepared for that next opportunity.How art can be your "art cry."What it takes to be an artist and make it to a gallery.Why artists deserve to be respected as professionals.The importance of women supporting women.Why even as a boss, the world needs to witness your vulnerability.And why Solange is an example of a the perfect artist for this moment.The three most important feelings you must have when speaking things into existence. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/6/2016 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 38 seconds
68: How to Start Over and Make a Statement with Vintage Boutique Owner Monique Alvarez
When Monique Alvarez was in college pursuing a degree in communications, she knew one thing: It wasn't for her. The Syracuse, New York, native dreamt of moving to New York City and getting a career in fashion, which she did -- leaving college in her third year, and working from the bottom up in the fashion industry. Thirteen years later, rising through the ranks at luxury brands such as Valentino and Alexander McQueen and traveling to Europe for fashion shows, Monique knew something else: It was time for a new chapter. That new chapter is her new luxury consignment and vintage boutique, Lifestyle Statement, located in Brooklyn, New York -- a chapter she hadn't planned, but that she could feel was the right one. On this episode, Monique talks about paying attention when things align on your path, how to create a meaningful experience for your customers and why confidence is everything. On this episode you’ll learn… The importance of tapping into your personal and professional network for support with your new business.How to make sure your customers have a beautiful experience.Paying attention when things begin to align.The importance of going with the flow and planning.How to find your clients.What truly makes a piece vintage.How consignment works.The importance of participating in events with likeminded businesses.Why confidence is everything.Monique's one key of advice for those considering a pop up shop or boutique. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/5/2016 • 56 minutes, 50 seconds
67: Why You Must Remember That For Now Is Not Forever
"For now is not forever..." This is a new mantra I've adopted thanks to the wisdom of one of my best friends, Erica, who said this phrase to me when I spoke to her about my trepidation about a move I'm planning to make. I've been having some ambiguity about the decision and going back and forth about whether it's the "right" thing to do. But the truth is: Who knows?!!! The only thing we can do is make the best. Next. Move. The decision that, based on what information we have available to consider at the moment, feels right. In this episode, I explore moments and circumstances where we can call on the "for now is not forever" mantra, and when it can be pretty powerful to use it as your go-to for big decisions. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/4/2016 • 11 minutes, 55 seconds
66: How to Find Your Purpose and Trust Your Intuition with Being My Purpose Founder Julie Chan
Julie Chan did everything she was supposed to do. She grew up on New York's Lower East side with hardworking parents who were immigrants from China and very focused on education for their children, so Julie studied hard and went to Yale University and graduated with a B.A., and then went on to MIT a graduated with a Master's degree in City Planning. She got a great job working with the city of New York. But still, "something was missing," and she had a sense that whatever that was, she'd have to create it for herself. And that meant finding her true purpose. A self-described introvert, Julie went through her own transformation -- and tons of resistance -- of becoming more in touch with her gifts, her calling to speak (and sing!) in front of audiences, and eventually the creation of her business, Build My Purpose, where she helps her clients find their purpose and tap into their own intuitive senses. On this episode, Julie talks about the spiritual experience that pushed her to ask all the deep questions and why being clear on our purpose helps us move forward with important clarity on decisions in our businesses and our lives. And hey, you may feel this is a little too woo woo for you and you might be skeptical -- I understand -- that is until Julie gave me a personal reading of my own, which I included in this episode. Let's just say I'm a believer. Check it out! On this episode you'll learn... How to tap into your power as an introvert.The importance of realizing and acting upon your purpose.Giving yourself permission to pursue your purpose.Realizing only fear and resistance is holding you back.Defining what you want to share in the world.Aligning your purpose with your vision for your business and your life.Getting over your ego mind and self chatter.Why tapping into your purpose helps you make important decisions about future projects.Why your expression of your purpose evolves.5 Ways your purpose affects your life.Thank you for listening! If you love it, please leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources from this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10/3/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 29 seconds
65: How to Create a Sexy Business and Life!
We all love a little something sexy... I don't care who you are. Something sexy is that thing that turns you on, that lights you up. And at the end of each Support is Sexy podcast episode, when I say "go out there and create something sexy," I mean it! A sexy life, a sexy relationship, a sexy business, a sexy contribution, sexy results -- you deserve it all and then some! But how? How do we create something sexy? I don't pretend to know all the answers -- not by a long shot. But I do know that I'm determined to have a sexy life and business, daring to dream it's possible and doing the work to see it become a reality by co-creating what I envision with the Universe. Sound too woo woo for you? Ok, then have a listen to six things I've learned so far about what it takes to create something sexy. Then go out there and get some! :) Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/30/2016 • 15 minutes
64: Go Big or Go BIGGER!
If you're like me, you have areas of your life where, yes, you've gone big, and yes, you've accomplished some, and sure, you're proud of that. But you also have areas where, if you're really honest with yourself, you know you can go BIGGER. What's holding you back from going bigger? Is it that you're afraid of failure? Or could it be you're afraid of success? Are you avoiding the warmth of a spotlight that, deep in your heart, you know you're meant to step into? Could be. And in this episode we explore these questions and more. On the episode you'll learn: Why you should go BIGGER.What "going bigger" really means.Reasons you might be avoiding the spotlight and how to get over that and into your purpose.Why being impressive may be just the thing that's holding back.How to go from ambition to meaning, and from success to significance. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/29/2016 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
63: Building a Conscious Business with The Corporate Yogi Julie Zuzek
"Never let them see you cry..." was some of the worst advice that conscious business coach Julie Zuzek says she has ever received during her 20-year corporate career. Instead of being the "tough guy" in her corporate gig, Julie realized that what she needed to do was get in touch with her divine feminine energy -- which has nothing to do with being female and everything to do with being grounded in compassion, community and empathy. This evolution and personal development is the kind of insight that Julie offers to her clients through her business, The Corporate Yogi, where she supports them from both the strategic and spiritual side. On this episode, Julie talks to us about building a conscious business, how to navigate the conflict between your head and your heart, how to find your dharma, and why entrepreneurship is the most intense personal development you will ever experience. On this episode you’ll learn… How to build a conscious business.What role personal development plays in your entrepreneurial journey.3 ways the ego tries to sabotage you.Why you have to let go of the how.Why you shouldn't keep your dreams a secret.Why having a coach to "lean into" is vital to getting out of your comfort zone.3 tips for shifting your mindset.The importance of standing in your power, especially as a woman.How to get to the root of why you're procrastinating. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/28/2016 • 49 minutes, 30 seconds
62: Kelly Roach on Building Your Growth Mindset and Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur
For Kelly Roach, CEO of Kelly Roach Coaching, the word "no" is not the ending, it is just the beginning. Since she was a little girl growing up with her big family in Pennsylvania, Kelly says she heard "no" a lot due to limited resources and knew that if she wanted to make something possible, she'd have to work hard and figure out how to make adjustments to achieve her goals. This tenacity and perseverance continued to be a part of Kelly's life in college (where she worked three jobs), through her successful career in sales (where she was a top earner) and eventually when she decided to make the leap and become an unstoppable entrepreneur. On this episode, Kelly, who is now an international bestselling author, talks about how you can achieve rapid growth and become an unstoppable entrepreneur, why you shouldn't compare your chapter one to someone else's chapter 20 and why you're entitled to nothing but you can have absolutely anything. On this episode you'll learn... Why time is our most valuable resourceful.The signs that it's time to move on from your full-time.What blocks you from a growth mindset.How your money mindset holds you back in your business.3 tips on how to up level your mindset.Why gratitude is an important daily practice.How imperfection creates trust.How to become an unstoppable entrepreneur. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/27/2016 • 37 minutes, 29 seconds
61: Nefertite Nguvu, Director of Common's 'Love Star,' on Independent Filmmaking and Shaping the Narrative of Black Women in Film
Filmmaker Nefertite Nguvu first fell in love with film when her mother took her to see Gordon Parks's classic film, The Learning Tree, at a local film festival when she was a child. Since then, the Newark, New Jersey, native has known that utilizing the powerful medium of film to reflect the images and experiences of people of color was something she was destined to do. Despite a few detours, she is now passionately pursuing that dream. Today, Nefertite is now the director of the 2013 award-winning independent film In the Morning, and of the new mini documentary from artist and Academy Award winner Common called Love Star. In the episode, Nefertite talks about her commitment to illustrating the stories of women and their experiences in and out of love, the power of art as a tool of cultural change and how, as an independent filmmaker, the most important thing you can do is figure out a way to get out your dreams -- by any means necessary. On this episode you’ll learn… What it takes to be an independent filmmaker.The process for making an independent film.How to get back on track after a career detour.The importance of doing the work.How art can be used as a tool of social change.One thing Nefertite says all new or aspiring filmmakers need to do. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://supportissexypodcast.com CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/26/2016 • 48 minutes, 20 seconds
60: Stop Settling for Either/Or When You Could Be Experiencing Both/And
When it comes to decisions in your business, in your career, in your life, in your relationships, are you making it about an either/or choice? Have you even considered the possibility of a both/and experience? If not, why not?! This is something I have asked myself recently when reflecting on some recent decisions related to my business and my career in media, which I share here in this episode. No beat up -- just being conscious of what type of decisions I make and why I make them. In this episode, I talk about the benefits of you making a both/and decision, how it opens up opportunities, how it could grow your business and how it may open up space for important relationships in your life outside of your business. On this episode you’ll learn… What is both/and decision making.The benefits of both/and in your business.Why fear sometimes causes us to make either/or decisions.How either/or decisions relate to limiting beliefs.Recognizing if your decisions are a reflection of your fears.How to operate from a space of abundance.How considering the both/and can open up space for important relationships outside of your business. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/23/2016 • 10 minutes, 5 seconds
59: Dr. Yaba Blay on Doing the Work and Being a #ProfessionalBlackGirl
Dr. Yaba Blay takes this work seriously. Very seriously. And she creates content that celebrates the beauty and joy and being of Black women and girls decidedly. Purposely. Dr. Blay -- who holds her BA in Psychology (Cum Laude) from Salisbury State University, M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of New Orleans, M.A. and Ph.D. in African American Studies from Temple University and is currently the Dan Blue Endowed Chair in Political Science at North Carolina Central University -- is the creator behind the beloved new video series Professional Black Girl, airing on YouTube. She is also creator of the social media movement #PrettyPeriod and author of the book (1)ne Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race. Her work, as both an academic and as a creative, has always been driven by her love of Black women -- their experiences, their forms of expression and who they be -- and it was informed in large part by her own formative years of soaking up the images of powerful women on Black television shows. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Blay talks about her passion for inspiring people to think not only in the classroom, but through content, why she considers her self the anti-academic academic, and why radical self care -- and being joyful -- is more important now than ever. On this episode you'll learn... How imagery plays an important role in how we see ourselves.Why going to college may not be the move for you.The truth about what that Ph.D. means (and doesn't mean).Why you always get a second chance.Focus on doing the work.The importance of having a team.How to find balance between your work and your world.The truth about trolls.The importance of self care.Why happiness is your birthright. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/22/2016 • 41 minutes, 30 seconds
58: Being a Rebel, Learning to Surrender and Daring to Go BIG with LeVine Intervention Host Abbey LeVine
For Abbey LeVine, being an entrepreneur means you have to be in a constant state of creation, a constant state of evolution and a constant state of love and surrender. Love of what you're doing is what will carry you through the low times, the moments of rejection and self doubt. And for Abbey, a self-described rebel, surrender is what has carried her through in creating her own business as a content creator, television producer, leader of her own non-profit and host of her own podcast, LeVine Intervention. On this episode, Abbey talks about a transition in her life that finally puts her in front of the camera and the mic, and what it takes to get your inner rebel to realize, you know what, you need support. On this episode you'll learn... The power of surrender.The importance of training people properly in ways they can support you.The smart reasons that you should delegate and surrender the things that don't turn you on.What you can learn in times of crisis.How to know when your calling is telling you it's time for a change.Why moving around from job to job, and allowing yourself to be pulled into a new direction, is a great way to move up in media.Getting over impostor syndrome.Allowing yourself to "go big!"Getting through the tough financial challenges that make you think you need to give it up.Everything is easy.Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/21/2016 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 26 seconds
57: Power Networking, Partnerships and Passion with AJB Events Founder Anita Belle
Anita Belle knew just two years into her professional career that events and event planning was her passion -- something that she'd love to do -- but it was 12 years before she decided to make a jump and open her own events company, AJB Events. While some of the messaging out in the world today is about job shaming and jumping ship as soon as you find your passion to start a business, there's something to be said for taking your time. Not stalling, taking your time. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Anita tells the truth about making the transition from full-time employee to founder, how showing and proving is the way to build your events business, and the power of strategic networking and "light stalking." :) On this episode you’ll learn… The benefits of using college to figure out where your true passion lies.Tips for strategic networking.How to find the best networking events relative for your field.The power of partnerships and collaborations.Why it's important to lead with intention, not expectation.Entrepreneurs using an event to tell their brand's story.3 Things to know before launching your events business.The value of mentors and a solid .Why you should toot your own horn more often.Why you should be straightforward about needing help. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/20/2016 • 55 minutes
56: Changing Perception of Startups in Dubai with Neha Choudhary of Making Waves
For Neha Choudhary, her journey to becoming an entrepreneur based in Dubai all led back to one thing: family. After attending college at Northwestern University in Chicago, and then working as an analyst with JP Morgan Chase in Singapore, Neha -- who grew up between Bahrain and Dubai -- eventually returned to Dubai to be near her family. What she also did was leave her corporate job and finally take the leap to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. The result: Her new video platform, Making Waves, which features video interviews with entrepreneurs in Dubai and which she hopes will shine a light on the burgeoning startup community in the region -- a community that Neha feels is largely ignored by the outside world. On this episode, Neha talks about the misconceptions about Dubai, misconceptions about women doing business in Dubai, industries that are booming in the region and her mission to let people know that "the Middle East is about more than oil." She also speaks candidly about the challenges of being a solopreneur, and how new entrepreneurs can get through those tough moments that are bound to come. On this episode you'll learn... Why perceived risk is more than actual risk.How to handle the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.The importance of your emotional wellness, and allowing yourself down days.How to create a routine for yourself.Finding an offering that doesn't already exist in your market.How to decide the best platform for your business.The kind of videos that work best for business.Realizing that it's ok to fail.The benefits of bringing in a co-founder who has strong points different than yours. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/19/2016 • 39 minutes, 48 seconds
55: Here's Why Your Resistance to Support is Selfish on Your Part
There is a moment within this episode where I talk about how not accepting support has pushed some of us so far that we end up doing things to hurt ourselves.............. There is a long pause after the first time I say this. It shook me up when I vocalized it. I listened to that segment again and again in editing and debated whether I should take it out. When I began wiping tears away, I decided to leave it in. I began this episode talking about a recent, courageous video that Necole Kane (formerly of NecoleBitchie.com) released where she spoke through tears about struggles she's going through in her business and in her life after making some big moves and transitions, and I share how much I can relate. But know this, this episode is about YOU. I want YOU to get the support you need in all areas of your life -- whatever that looks like. Your job is to stop being resistant, to ask, to accept, and to let support show up for you in all the ways it wants to and in all the ways you need. To not allow support is selfish. And you are not selfish, you are up to something, you are BIG, you have purpose, and support is there to see you through. On this episode you’ll learn… The importance of asking for support -- for real!How to face down resistance.Giving up "I got it" syndrome.Why support is sexy for your mental health.Why not asking for support is selfish.Why you must surround yourself with people who push through your resistance. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/16/2016 • 20 minutes, 4 seconds
54: Handling Business and Deciding What Matters with Serial Entrepreneur Lauren Maillian
Author, investor and serial entrepreneur Lauren Maillian has always been about deciding what matters and doing her best to make it work. Whether it was deciding that she wanted autonomy over her own money at age 11 so she set up a lemonade stand, deciding to buy 100+ acres of land in Virginia at age 19 and eventually turning it into an award-winning winery, or deciding now to travel the world and speak at conferences, corporations and events, empowering other young women and sharing her experiences as someone who built three successful businesses by age 30. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lauren, co-star of the Oxygen docuseries Quit Your Day Job, talks about how she's handling business, staying ready, taking care of herself, and --what matters to her most -- being a single supermom to her beautiful children. On this episode you’ll learn… How to pivot when someone else beats you to the market.Common mistakes women entrepreneurs make when pitching investors.How to stay ready.The importance of deciding what matters.The best ways to effectively manage your time.How to go where you have the most leverage -- in business and in your personal life.The value of being consistent.Why you should only compete with yourself. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/15/2016 • 47 minutes, 8 seconds
53: Revolutionizing Fitness with Banana Skirt Productions Founder Akinah Rahmaan
"I can twerk and not be judged, because that's part of my workout and it's making me sweat!" There lies the genius in Akinah Rahmaan's hit fitness lifestyle brand, Banana Skirt Productions. In her workout classes -- which have grown from two classes per week to 20 classes per week since 2014 -- students get to grind it out (in a good way!) by learning the dance routines from performances and videos of their favorite pop stars. Beyond fitness, it's all about fun, and for Akinah, it's about inspiring people to feel good and "let go." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast podcast, Akinah talks about the importance of experimentation to discover where your passion lies, having a vision for your business and how you want it to grow and, most important, what she loves most about being a mom. On this episode you'll learn... Looking at what you're already good at and channeling that into your business.How to be clear on your brand's DNA and its impact.The importance of working with strategic partners.How to use social media effectively to help build your business.Starting where you are, using what you have, doing what you can.The importance, as a mom, of letting your children see you create something that you're really proud of. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/14/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 6 seconds
52: Balancing Motherhood and Ambition with Playwright Doreen Oliver
In January of this year, Doreen Oliver went through a period of her life where she felt “dead inside,” like she was not doing what God had put her on this earth to do – create. With a successful career as a producer of film, television and theater productions, Doreen’s life had changed dramatically after she became a wife and mother, with new schedules and the needs of the family, including additional care for one of her sons who has autism. When Doreen realized that she had lost herself, and that she needed to get back to what she loved, she decided it was time to have a few difficult conversations, and to, again, start creating. The result: her widely praised one-woman show, Everything is Fine Until It’s Not. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Doreen talks about getting back to your goals after motherhood, telling your family the inconvenient truth and having space to create something that’s all about you. On this episode you’ll learn: How to recognize when it’s time for a change of pace.The benefits of getting back to your goals after motherhood.Finding that thing that lights you up and is just for you.How to be an advocate for yourself and your needs as a mom.Don’t be afraid of inconveniencing those you love.Have realistic expectations for yourself and others.Share your goals with other people – you’ll be surprised that support will show up where you least expect it.Why it's important for your children to see you do something that you're passionate about. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/13/2016 • 59 minutes, 15 seconds
51: Building a Business and a Community in Spain with Las Morenas de Espana Founder Sienna Brown
From the time she spent a semester abroad in Madrid during her years of undergrad at Vassar college, Sienna Brown knew that one day, she was going to make that move. After graduating, and even though she loved her life and her blossoming career in marketing and communications while living in Brooklyn, the New York native decided that time had come. She made the move to Spain three years ago, and has looked back only to encourage more people to do the same, and to provide them with the resources, information and community to do so. Today, Sienna's web site, community, travel and events company Las Morenas de Espana -- which began as an online resource for women of color living in or wanting to move to Spain -- has reached every single country in the world. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sienna talks about evolving her business into a movement, building a community of passionate explorers, inspiring others to live the good life in more ways than one and how living abroad has shifted her perspective of what it means to be an entrepreneur On this episode you'll learn: Following the call when it tells you it's time to make a move.3 things you should know before making a move abroad.The benefits of immersing yourself in a culture to learn the language.Why living outside of the "big city" may be the best idea.How to keep an open mind and remain creative when starting over in a new country.Using social media and social gatherings to make new friends and new connections.The importance of integrating within the community and creating your own space.Evolving your business as your community evolves, while staying true to your mission.Utilizing partnerships to grow your business.Creating events as an extension of your brand and your community.Being conscious of the people you have in your inner circle. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/12/2016 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 55 seconds
50: How to Recognize Your Ripple Effect
What's your ripple? We all have one. But there are times, right, when we forget that? Don't. You MATTER. Your voice MATTERS. The business you're creating MATTERS. The work you're doing MATTERS. The love you show your children, your family and your friends MATTERS. And you and your work cause a ripple. That infectious something that supports one person, then the next, then the next -- all stemming from what you've put out into the world. You may never know this, and you may have moments when you think what you're doing isn't moving anyone anywhere. That's why I recorded this episode: to remind you to recognize, respect and remember your ripple. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/9/2016 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
49: How to Courageously Fail Forward with MissNowMrs.com CEO Danielle Tate
For MissNowMrs.com CEO Danielle Tate, failure was just a part of the process -- an opportunity to see, well, the opportunities! When she graduated with a degree in biology from college, but failed to get into medical school by just three seats, it lead her to a great opportunity. When she tried to change her name to the newly married last name and failed (three times, thanks to a clunky process!) yet another opportunity. When she failed to find a book that spoke to her and her experiences as a first-time woman entrepreneur in her 20s who didn't have business experience or an MBA, but had plenty of ideas -- yep, opportunity. Today, as the founder of her multi-million dollar name-change company and author of the Amazon bestselling book, Elegant Entrepreneur: The Female Founders Guide to Starting & Growing Your First Company, Danielle travels the world sharing the journey of building a business (which has more than 300,000 customers and is in two countries) and empowering other women entrepreneurs. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she gives incredible tips on how to shift your perspective on failure, how to market and grow your business, and how to dispel the mean-girl myth. On this episode you’ll learn… 3 tips for women on how to research your target market.Insider tips on how to grow your business.How to protect yourself from copycats.The importance of meet-ups and authentic connections.Why you need to slow down.How to own it as an entrepreneur.Why she who dares wins. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/8/2016 • 44 minutes, 7 seconds
48: The Business of Fashion with Fashion Entrepreneur Tamiko White
From the time she was 5 years old and stealing pieces of foil from her mom's kitchen so she could craft pieces of jewelry and save them for the "business" she planned to open, Tamiko White knew she was meant to be an entrepreneur. And from the moment she saw (four times, that is) Stephanie Mills bring it "Home" during her performance in The Wiz on Broadway, Tamiko also knew that impacting people through the arts was also meant to be a part of her journey. Today, as a style ambassador, branding expert, speaker, model, actress and educator who works with several global fashion brands, Tamiko is -- in one all-encompassing term -- storyteller. Between meetings and appointments as she gears up for New York Fashion Week, we talk to the NYC native about the business of fashion, the evolution of fashion week and what designers, stylists and students all need to know before getting in the game. On this episode you'll learn... 3 things you need to do to be a leader in the fashion business.What you need to know to make a pivot.The key element for building a fashion brand.How the fashion industry (and Fashion Week) have changed and why it all makes sense.Who really has the power in fashion.In business, the kind of support you need evolves.The remedy for "doing it all." Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/7/2016 • 55 minutes
47: How to Write Your Way to the Top with Bestselling Author Aliya S. King
"I don't want to learn as I go. I want to learn...and then go!" For Aliya S King, the word "entrepreneur" was always a scary, foreign thing. So after graduating college at Rutgers University, even though she always wanted to be a writer, the East Orange, NJ, native played it safe and became a teacher. And while she now realizes that she greatly impacted the lives of the students she taught for those couple of years, Aliya knew at that time that writing was her true calling. Ten years later, now a New York Times bestselling author and writer of award winning features, she realized it's also her business. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Aliya talks about her journey to create her new venture, WritewithAliya.com, recognizing your value, realizing the vital importance of self care, and how, at times, moving in slow motion makes a lot of sense. On this episode you'll learn about... Getting over your perfectionism problem.The importance of tenacity.Why younger generation don't have the same drive and don't need it.Why researching your subjects as a writer levels up your interview.Making adjustments as your industry changes.Knowing your market.Recognizing when what you offer for free is of value to others,The importance of moving forward even when you're afraid,The benefits it's of moving slowly.Partnering with other orgs.The importance of your self-care support network. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/6/2016 • 1 hour, 28 minutes, 50 seconds
46: How Your Hangups About Success Are Holding You Back with Abbey LeVine
I admit it: I've got some hangups. And as a woman entrepreneur, and someone who is on a journey of self discovery, I realize these hangups stand in my way. Until recently, I think I owned them -- dare I say embraced them -- as something that were just a part of me and who I am. But they don't have to be. I get to decide the kind of woman I want to be, and that kind of woman is one who doesn't let hangups about support and or fear of success stand in her way! How did I come to this realization? As I mentioned, it's a journey, but along this journey it's people like the cool-as-hell radio show host Abbey Levine of LeVine Intervention, who hold up that all-so-important mirror and make me ask myself the tough questions. When I was a recent guest on Abbey's radio show, she dug in, and pushed me to see that yes, I am successful, and yes, I do deserve to be seen and yes, I deserve support because, hell, support is sexy! I loved the interview so much that I asked Abbey if I could share it with you all on the Support is Sexy podcast, and she agreed. You'll hear me dive into where I think my hangups come from and what challenges I face, and hear me get vulnerable about my discomfort with being seen. Even what Abbey wrote in her description of my episode: "Elayne is a superwoman, reaching global audiences as CEO of Chic Rebellion Media, on the verge of Oprah-like status," made me recoil a little bit. I love it, sounds great! But who? Me??? Abbey's intervention helped me realize I gotta get over this, now, and that there are ways that this could be standing in my way not only of success, but, as I later realized, of helping others. I meditated on our conversation and what it revealed to me is this: My success means I will be able to be of more service to more people. Have a listen, and let our conversation be of service to you... On this episode you'll learn... The importance of asking yourself: "What would this look like if it were easy?"Let go of the how.Realizing when you're playing small.How fear of success and fear of being seen will hold you back.Contemplating what would be possible if you got your blockages out of the way.How to meditate on your success.Realizing there's no magic in perfection.There is no "they."Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/5/2016 • 1 hour, 43 seconds
45: How to Recognize Your Inner Critic vs. Your Whisper
Let's face it: Your inner critic is loud af. She means no harm; in fact, she's there because she wants to keep you safe. But what she ends up doing is keeping you small. Your whisper, on the other hand, is affirming. She quietly encourages you to go big. Super big. Scary big. She knows it's what you need, she's clear that your magic exists outside of your comfort zone. Your whisper tells you to go there. She knows you can do it. She asks, why not you, and why not now? On this episode, I share moments that we might encounter both of these voices, within our businesses and within our lives, and how to respond in those moments. Be aware of what you're paying the most attention to, where you're placing the most value. Trust your whisper -- she has your back. On this episode you'll learn... The difference between your inner critic and your whisper.What your inner critic says vs. what your whisper says and how to know the difference.Your bicycle will become a motorcycle.For now is not forever.Ask empowering questions.How your mistakes make you stronger. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and brilliant women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/2/2016 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
44: All the Way Up with Master Life Coach Sylvia High
For transformation coach Sylvia High, entrepreneurship was part of her life's journey. After many years of crushing it in corporate sales and reaping all of the perks of that success (the bonus checks, the company car, etc), Sylvia finally accepted her truth: This wasn't it, and there had to be something more. She didn't know the answer to what that more was, but she knew the question: Why am I here? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sylvia -- now an author, CEO of Aiming High, a speaker who has appeared at events for Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry, a consultant and coach to individuals, groups and companies around the world, and creator of the I Am Woman Conference -- dives deep on the importance of asking the empowering questions, and the moves you need to make when you get the answers. Plus she tackles knowing the difference between a good idea and a God idea. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! On this episode you'll learn... How to respond once you have the answers to the big questions.Realizing you're the common denominator when issues continue to ariseThe importance of operating in integrity with what matters to me.Determining when you're most alive.How to kick your addiction to answers.How lack of discovery affects your business.How to ask powerful, empowered questions.How to have a good relationship with conflict.How to create a next level life.Know that you have a choice in all things in your life.You are the author of everything. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to incredible resources, private events and a community of ambitious, generous and badass women entrepreneurs! FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9/1/2016 • 57 minutes, 48 seconds
43: Redefining and Rediscovering Your Magic with Sydney Campos
For Sydney Campos, it's all very simple: She wants "people to be happy and to have fun." It’s what she has wanted from the very beginning, since the time she was a little empathic girl growing up in San Francisco. Today, now thriving off the energy of New York, Sydney has created a business that has a similar vibe with her new company Make Only Magic. By combining marketing and branding support with coaching and holistic practices, Sydney helps her clients -- who she calls “conscious creators” -- realize pathways to compassion and connection through their brands and within their lives. On this episode, Sydney talks about how to redefine and embrace the word magic; the shift in the business landscape that now has companies knowing how important it is to have more meaning; and how to create a business that taps into a mission bigger than itself. On this episode you’ll learn… 3 tips for women entrepreneurs to embrace their magicWhy, if you’re in college, you should take courses that inspire you, not for a job you think you’ll have the rest of your lifeHow to thrive in the new economyWhy going through recovery was a transformative part of her journey to spirituality and self-love.The power of going into a job, position or opportunity knowing what you want to learn from it.The importance of knowing when it’s time to move on.Knowing that you have the option to say “this isn’t a good fit for me,” especially if it literally makes you sick.Beware of the curse of knowledge.Operating with an abundance mindset.How to have fun, even when it’s scary. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to incredible resources, private events and a community of ambitious, generous and badass women entrepreneurs! FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/31/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes
42: Mastering the Smart Hustle with ScaleTime CEO Juliana Marulanda
For Juliana Marulanda, CEO of ScaleTime, her mom provided an early example of hustle that the then 7-year-old would never forget. Before Juliana realized it, she was learning important lessons about business, knowing your market, managing the money and more while she and her recently-laid-off-mom sold aguardiente -- a traditional Colombian liqueur -- in the streets of Queens, New York. What she learned the most was the importance of realizing that opportunities are around you no matter what’s happening in the market, and that your job is to figure out how to solve a problem and be of service to people. Since then, Juliana has looked at the best ways that she can serve her clients of entrepreneurs, who are scaling their businesses. On this episode she talks about the importance of delegating, how to avoid burnout, how to manage your time and why, as an entrepreneur, you need to get a life! On the episode you’ll learn… How to recognize the smart hustle.The importance of being aware of the user’s experience.Why you shouldn’t start a business out of ego.How to determine what your market needs and what problem you’re solving.Why working 24 hours a day is NOT a badge of honor.Her 3 time-management hacks for entrepreneurs.Being aware of time suckers and rabbit holes.The importance of metrics and timelines for solopreneurs.The dangers of “thoughting” vs. executing.How to get over your fears about pricing. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/30/2016 • 48 minutes, 4 seconds
41: Celebrity Stylist Pamela Macklin on Understanding Fashion and #TALKINGBEAUTY
Pamela Macklin always knew she was meant to be three things: a leader, a creative and an educator. Over the past 20+ years in the fashion industry – as a style director for Essence magazine and an image maker, who has created looks for — and told the stories of — some of the most iconic people in the entertainment industry, she has been able to explore all of those parts of herself. Most recently, the Fashion Institute of Technology instructor celebrated her latest creation, an event called #TALKINGBEAUTY, which evolved from an idea that came to her one afternoon while lounging in her place in New Jersey. The event brings together women for food, fellowship and honest conversation about beauty and what they want from the products they use. On this episode, Pamela talks about what putting on the event taught her about overcoming fear, taking inspired action, the importance of partnering and the beauty of expansion. And Pamela’s key question that kept her motivated? "Why not??? DO!" On this episode you’ll learn… The importance of getting over our own “stuff” and pushing boundaries.People are always watching.The power of being your honest, authentic self.How unplugging and being aware of life opens the door to opportunities.How to be flexible, not rigid, and expand.How working in retail helped her transition into the fashion industry.Why you must know what you’re great at!Experiment to learn what you love and to discover your gifts.Why we all need a big fan and a big critic.What it means to know that you are a brand and what message you’re sending.What gets in our way as women. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to incredible resources, private events and a community of ambitious, generous and badass women entrepreneurs! FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/29/2016 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 15 seconds
40: Lessons Learned From the First 40 Episodes!
Wow! Episode 40! What an amazing ride, and this is just the beginning! It has been an honor to interview and share space with the women we've featured thus far on the Support is Sexy podcast! I cherish the opportunity I've had to learn so much more about them and from them. Beyond tips about business or strategies for success, these creative women drop jewels in the form of life lessons, many of which I have already incorporated into my own life! So, recognizing the importance of celebrating the wins along this journey, I am sharing four life lessons I've learned from the first 40 episodes! And a big thank you to you for being along with us for the right! More to come! Embed Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! On this episode you’ll learn… The importance of discovering your gifts.Why you should say "yes!"The right questions.The truth about you WHY. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/26/2016 • 14 minutes, 34 seconds
39: How Brooklyn Girl Anne Chertoff Became the Queen of Bridal
Anne Chertoff is the woman you want to help get you down the aisle. Sort of. Since she was younger, Anne has always loved throwing parties and events, and as she matured and began her career as a magazine editor, she fell into bridal and fell completely in love. Today, in addition to being a busy mom of two, Anne consults a bevy of brides on the details of their weddings, works with companies, such as Vera Wang, covers bridal for several publications and web sites, appears on television giving bridal tips and is the founder and editor-in-chief of the wedding web site TwirlWeddings.com. Though she isn’t a wedding planner (and doesn’t want to be), Anne talks about the benefits of knowing the ins and outs of the wedding business, finding your niche, doing what you love, getting help and why you should consider her your wedding "best friend." On this episode you’ll learn… The importance of having a team, especially as a consultant.The benefits of finding a niche that allows you to do a little bit of everything.The joys of doing what you love.How the weddings business works.Why national weddings magazines are closing and local markets are thriving.The truth about weddings reviews (and what you need to know).Some of her favorite weddings resources.What she wishes she knew before her own wedding.Her top favorite (and least favorite) bridal trends.And why she’s not trying to be supermom. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/25/2016 • 33 minutes, 36 seconds
38: Teen Actress Eden Duncan-Smith on Acting, Activism and Self Love
If you’re going to talk about Eden Duncan-Smith, make sure you get her name right. In response to the dude from TMZ who mispronounced her name when revealing how much money the 16 year old made when she co-starred in the 2014 movie, Annie, Eden says the first thing she thought was: “Boy, you need to get my name right!” Eden, pronounced eh-den, first fell in love with acting when she was 9, but when she was younger and auditioning, she didn’t take it seriously. Until Lion King changed everything. After seeing the play and having friends who appeared in it, the self-described whimsical girl decided to get focused. At age 10, out of 500 kids auditioning for the role of young Nala, she got a call back that same day. Today, as a triple threat performer, Eden realizes she has experienced so much more than the average teenager since she has been in the entertainment business. She has had to manage up, perfect her interpersonal skills and learn how to have thick skin, all by age 16. Now she says it’s "second nature," and it’s a skill that we all need for life, not just acting. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Eden talks about her journey from the early days of starring in the Tony-award-winning revival Fences with powerhouse actress Viola Davis, her mentor, to her upcoming project, Roxanne, Roxanne, with another mentor, actress Nia Long, and she openly shares the real deal on what it means to be a child actor, how to get into the business, and how to stay grounded in an industry that can easily get you caught up. On this episode you’ll learn… Eden’s advice for young black actorsHow to stay focused on what’s importantWhy you need to have the talent then cultivate itThe first step to getting into the businessThe benefits of “cattle calls”How to stay grounded as a young woman in the entertainment industryWhat you need to be aware of about social mediaWhat people misunderstand about the businessWhy her activism is around getting more girls to love themselves Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/24/2016 • 48 minutes, 49 seconds
37: Decisions? Decisions. Decisions!
Decisions. They are a part of our lives, day in and day out. Yet we often agonize over them each time we have to face one that we think really matters. But they all matter, don't they? Our decisions shape our lives. I heard Tony Robbins say in a recent interview with Tim Ferriss that, "It's your decisions, not your conditions, that shape your life." And whether the decision is right or wrong, it doesn't even matter. What matters is: was it the best choice you knew to make at that time? Was it the next best move? If so what more can you ask? I've had moments where I've been paralyzed, or on autopilot just doing what I've always done, because of indecision. Whether it was because I was comfortable, confused or complacent, I admit there are times when I have avoided making a decision for fear of making the wrong choice -- or, more accurately -- the winning choice. As entrepreneurs, as women, as ambitious go-getters, the "winning" choice is always on our minds. How do I win? You may phrase it as, "How do I make this happen?" But what you're really experiencing, in most cases is, how do I win at this? Or how do I avoid getting hurt? Or how do I avoid disappointing anyone? How do I avoid regrets? How do I avoid rejection? How do I make a decision, but still play it safe? That's the thing. With most decisions, especially those that have the potential to change your condition or the trajectory of your life, you cannot play it safe. Sure, you want to be smart, you want to take care of yourself. But you if you want to experience the magic, something new, something inspired, something that could move you forward, you have to skip safe and see what it's like outside of your comfort zone. And yes, it's sometimes scary AF out there. But that's where you belong, where you thrive, where you show the world -- and most importantly yourself -- what you're made of and what matters to you. Make the decision! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, you'll learn... Five things I've recently come to realize about decisions. How mine have impacted my life.How I plan to take a new approach to my decision-making moving forward. The importance of "maintaining fidelity to your purpose."The power of deciding what matters and what doesn't. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/23/2016 • 20 minutes, 49 seconds
36: Zara Green on Relationships, Personal Growth and Life in the Grown Zone
Author and personal development coach Zara Green didn’t realize until she was in her mid 20s that every person who influences you, whether positively or negatively, is influencing you for a purpose. She came to this realization when she accepted that the difficult relationship she had with her mother when growing up was because of their disparate personalities and not because of something that she personally did wrong. This truce with her mom helped Zara become much more accepting of herself. Today, as co-founder of the relationship education company The Grown Zone, Zara teaches women, especially, that they dare not shrink in the face of a man (or anyone!) who tells them who or what they are supposed to be. On this episode, Zara tells us how to close our personal growth gap, how to make our next decision better and why our relationships should be based on H.E.R. On this episode you’ll learn… Realizing that everybody is not going to like you.Be honest with yourself about what your relationship is with a person.How to be who you’re meant to be.The power of permission.We all have good, bad and ugly.Why mistake is a myth, and failure is fiction.How to not beat yourself up about past decisions.Why happiness, wealth and fulfillment is an inside job.How your nature can trip you up.What it means to be “out of control.”Why you have to stop believing the lies that hold you back! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to incredible resources, private events and a community of ambitious, generous and badass women entrepreneurs! FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/22/2016 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 32 seconds
35: Feel Good Friday: Just Do It!
I've interviewed 30+ women for the Support is Sexy podcast -- entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives visionaries -- and I am moved by them all, inspired by them all, in love with them all, with their gifts and with their willingness to share. I always leave each conversation with some nugget of wisdom that I can use, and I often go back and listen to episodes again and again just to feed myself that positivity. So, today, on what I'm calling "Feel Good Friday," I'm offering you a few servings of positivity from some of our previous beautiful and badass women who have appeared on the show and who, in each episode of the podcast, leave us with a parting piece of advice. Take some time to digest this, and savor it into your weekend and beyond. Featured on this episode of #FeelGoodFriday... Sian Morson, Founder of Kollective Mobile. Patricia Moreno, creator of the Intensati workout. Nicole Aguierre, CEO of Worn Creative agency. Tanya Alvarez, Founder and CEO of Owners Up. Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Founder of Package Your Genius. Teju Owoye, Founder and CEO of Sulte Group. Ouidad, Founder of Ouidad global haircare brand. Moshay Laren, Real estate agent and Investor, Partner of Kimber Group Investments Denene Millner, New York Times Best Selling Author and owner Denene Millner Children’s Books. Karen Taylor Bass – Marketing and Publicity Strategist. Dee Poku, Founder of WIE Network and The Other Festival. Kaira Akita, Actress, artist, creative. Mitzi Miller, Television executive, Head of Development at Rainforest Entertainment. Jessica Perdomo, Creator of JJ Gray Shoes. Fila Antwine, Relationship and Life coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/19/2016 • 15 minutes, 50 seconds
34: Celebrate the Small Wins
As women, and as entrepreneurs, it's easy for us to get caught up in what's not working. Is it just me, or do you do that, too? If so, know that you are not alone. When you're an ambitious, results-driven person (as most of us are!) who wants to check things off your must-do list, it can be frustrating to think that you're not making a dent in whatever is standing between you and your dream in that moment. I've been there, and that sort of negative thinking is a slippery slope. It's time for a mind shift! What I make sure I do in those moments is to remember to pause, take a deep breath, and celebrate the small wins. In this episode (recorded at 3:33 in the morning, so...be gentle) I speak about the power of us intentionally celebrating ourselves and how small wins actually lead to major progress. Have a listen, take on the celebrate-the-small-wins challenge that I mention, and remember, you got this! On this episode you'll learn... The importance of celebrating the small wins!Why small wins lead to major progress.Why you have choice when it comes to focusing on what's "wrong."How you can shift your mindset to remember what's working right now.Gratitude makes a world of difference.What are you celebrating about yourself today? Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL and get access to resources, events and a community of ambitious, generous and badass women entrepreneurs. FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/18/2016 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
33: Celebrity Makeup Artist Camara Aunique Helps on Mastering the Gorgeous Grind
When Camara Aunique Helps first met superstar stylist June Ambrose, she was working at the makeup counter at Lord & Taylor, and June—the creator of unforgettable looks for some of the biggest names in entertainment--was just passing through. But Camara had something she needed the legendary stylist to know, and that something was that she would do a skeptical-but-kind June’s makeup one day. That someday is today. As we conduct our podcast interview, Camara -- now an in-demand celebrity makeup artist for stars like Chloe and Halle and Andra Day -- fields text messages from June (whose makeup she did, indeed, do and does, seven years after that encounter at Lord & Taylor) and from a list of other celebrity clients. Hear Camara talk about her journey from makeup counter to making celebrities beautiful for red carpets, TV appearances, films and more, and how she made many sacrifices to keep her promise not only to June, but also to herself. On this episode you’ll learn… The truth about the not-so-glamorous side of the makeup business.What it takes to break into the business.How to build your clientele.How far humility gets you.The importance of taking the time to learn how to be a better artist.What you need to know about working with celebrity clients.The importance of staying connected and staying ready.Surviving the slow season.How to handle slow seasons and manage your money.Why being an assistant and consistent learning makes you a leader in your industry. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND SIGN UP FOR OUR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL LIST AND GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO PRIVATE EVENTS WITH GAME-CHANGING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/17/2016 • 37 minutes, 32 seconds
32: Fitness Expert Holly Del Rosso on Resilience, Eating Right and Finding Your True Purpose
Fitness expert and celebrity trainer Holly Del Rosso learned a lesson in resilience very early in her childhood, when her mom left their family when Holly was 12 years old, and she and her brother went to live with her Italian great aunt, who showed her what it was to "take the reigns" and work hard. Since then, Holly has tapped into that resilience again and again as she fought to build a business and career that married her love of fitness, her activism, and her desire to change lives. On this episode, Holly openly shares her winding road filled with moments of disappointment, failures and bad waitressing, and how this all led her to creating a life where she is finally able to truly follow her dream. As an expert who has appeared Dr. Oz, in Shape and SELF, Holly shares her morning routine, how to be healthy on your own terms, and how you can help her spread a little girl power to young women in South Central and East Los Angeles. On this episode you'll learn… The importance of having someone in your corner who tells you to get back out there and fight.When you do what you love to do, people notice.How to build your client list and show people your passion.What people misunderstand about the fitness industry.Why going above and beyond is a key to success.What working out does for women entrepreneurs.3 top tips for getting fit and eating healthy in a way that makes sense for you and your lifestyle.How a devastating moment in your life may be the best blessing for you.How business coaches and mentors should be a part of your team. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND SIGN UP FOR OUR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL LIST AND GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO PRIVATE EVENTS WITH GAME-CHANGING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/16/2016 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 48 seconds
31: Principal April McKoy Robinson on Building a School that Truly Edifies and Educates Its Students
April McKoy Robinson’s success story as principal and founder of the award-winning UA Gateway School of Technology high school in New York City is an unlikely one. As an immigrant from Jamaica, April’s time in school once she came to America heavily influenced her. While she flourished due to attentive and brutally honest teachers in elementary school, she struggled at Bronx Science -- her high-achieving high school. Not because she wasn’t bright, but because of a system that largely ignored the brilliance of her and the other children of color attending. April graduated and went on the college at Hampton University and grad school at NYU in spite of this. And today, she dedicates her life to leveling the playing field for her students, preparing them in meaningful ways for life and their futures, and recognizing the brilliant light in each of them. Hear why April passionately believes that a child’s demography should not dictate your destiny, the best thing about teaching and the must-read books that she recommends for every educator. On this episode you’ll learn… 3 Tips for successfully opening and running a schoolStereotype Threat and how it affects studentsThe dangers of adultifying young peopleThe importance of modelingThe power of having a growth mindsetTaking a chance on yourself, even if you’re not certain that you can do itThe thing about difficult conversationsWhy educators need to be uncomfortableWhy it’s ok – and even empowering – to cry at workWhy you must approach everything with radical sincerity Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND SIGN UP FOR OUR SUPPORT IS SEXY EMAIL LIST AND GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND ACCESS TO EVENTS WITH GAME-CHANGING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/15/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 32 seconds
30: The Importance of Breathing Space for You and Your Business
I almost didn’t make it. It’s an annual trip my girls – my best friends from my college days at Hampton University – and I take to Martha’s Vineyard each August for the past 3 years. But this summer, I was going to skip it. Why? Because I didn’t have the space for it. Or so I thought. I convinced myself just a week out from the trip that I needed to sit this year out and stay cramped up in my 2-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn working, hard, on my podcast, on my business, on everything else that I am creating. I saw this as the sacrifice I needed to make to “make things work.” How could I allow myself to take a trip now with so much on the line? Doing so would mean I’m not serious about this work. Right? Thank God, that those same best friends weren’t having it. They respectfully supported my decision, but each in their own way nudged me to make a different choice. And that choice, as you will hear in this episode has done more for me and my business than I ever could have imagined. All because I gave myself some much needed space. On this episode you’ll learn the importance of giving yourself the space to… Be you and exploreBe around people who lift you upBe with people who allow YOU space to do what you need to doBreak shitTo ask questionTo not know the answers and to LIVE the questionTo see just how far your business will take you and see it in action Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! VISIT Elayne at elaynefluker.com Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/12/2016 • 13 minutes, 17 seconds
29: Perfecting Your Pitch with The Hudson Kitchen Founder Djenaba Johnson-Jones
At 40, as a mom and a longtime executive in digital publishing, Djenaba Johnson-Jones became very interested in fitness, going especially hard with lifting weights and "working out with the guys." This new passion led her to get her fitness certification and sparked the idea for a fitness concierge business; but when she wanted to look into preparing food for her clients, she discovered something: an opportunity. Today, Djenaba spends her time working on her concept for her new business, The Hudson Kitchen, which is a commercial kitchen space in New Jersey that provides services for food entrepreneurs, including workshops, storage space, networking opportunities and kitchen rental. We caught up with Djenaba as she's in the process of settling into her new space and talked to her about perfecting your business pitch and moving one step closer to your dream each and every day. On this episode you’ll learn: How to perfect your business pitch -- what to do and what to avoid.Why working out helps you handle stress.The importance of putting your goals and how you'll get there on paper.First steps to start your food business.How to market your food business.Why you need a rock-solid team.The best ways to push your self to network. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/11/2016 • 39 minutes, 5 seconds
28: From Radio to Real Estate with Moshay Laren
Moshay Laren's start in radio was no fantasy. In fact, before her first time on the mic, she had to run to the bathroom she was so sick with nervousness. But what she didn't do was back down from the challenge--and she never has. After her 18 years in the business came to an abrupt end, Moshay is now passionate about building her real estate empire along and educating people of color about opportunities they may never have considered. More than that, she has tapped into her "why," and is aligning herself with passion, purpose and being truly fulfilled. Moshay talks to us about getting clear on your mission, jumping into the deep end, and what you need to know about the real estate market. On this episode, you'll learn: How to be effective without being confrontational.How to battle the bitch label with grace.The importance of surrounding yourself with women who are a few steps ahead of you.Be ready (even before you're ready) to go for it when the opportunity shows up in front of you.Why you have to stop putting so much energy into your fears.How to let go of perfection.The importance of partnerships, especially in real estate.How your passion can evolve over time.Determining what platform fits your mission.Remembering your WHY. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/10/2016 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 3 seconds
27: Dee Poku on Creating Empowering Events That Connect Women
A trip to Cuba changed everything for former film marketing executive Dee Poku. While on holiday during a busy, chaotic time for her industry, Dee realized it was time for her to make a transition and strike out on her own, even though she didn't know exactly what that would look like. Eventually, after being invited to an exclusive event with a room full of powerful women who came together to network, share information and build new relationships, Dee realized she wanted to create a way for all women to have access to such a room. The result? WIE (Women, Inspiration, Enterprise) Network, co-founded in 2010, which hosts symposiums to support ambitious career women, and that has attracted high-caliber speakers, such as Arianna Huffington, Diane Von Furstenberg and Rosario Dawson. In 2015, after attending a one too many male-heavy music festivals, Dee was struck with another idea and a way to reach a new set of women emerging in the professional space. In order to serve millennials, who are launching their own businesses and embracing entrepreneurship, she created a women-driven music event -- The Other Festival, which held its inaugural event in summer 2016 -- featuring women artists, vendors, makers and more. In this episode, Dee talks about the evolution of her vision to empower women, how to host a powerful event no matter what scale, what you need to know about African women, and the beauty of being The Other. On this episode, you'll learn: The benefits of a gap year.When it comes to your passion you don't have to have it all figured out.The power of content and of cultural leaders to influence when partnered with content.Opportunities come when you're open.What it really takes to be successful.The importance of friends who love you through the highs and the lows without judgement.You'd be surprised who will say yes if you ask in the right way. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/9/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 48 seconds
26: IntenSati Workout Creator Patricia Moreno on Going Gangsta on Your Goals
A power(ful) walk on the beach with masterful motivator Tony Robbins and 100 other people in the Bahamas could change anyone's perspective. But for fitness expert and Intensati founder Patricia Moreno, it changed everything. At the time -- as a longtime fitness instructor, who new the pains of yo-yo dieting and struggles with weight -- Patricia wanted to create a workout that really transformed people physically and spiritually for the long-term; not for the moment. And it was on that beach that the idea she had been searching for, and open to, became clear to her. But Patricia quickly realized that she couldn't just talk about it, she had to be about it. As she says, "you can't sell it if you don't own it." So she set out on a quest to build followers of her new workout style, called IntenSati, which involves an explosive combination of positive affirmations and powerful movements. In this episode, Patricia talks about how inspired action led her to form a business that aligned with her purpose, how you can you have to put your "musts" before your "maybes," and how being a spiritual badass sets you up for success. On this episode you'll learn: How to live the right question!Your determination to find the solution opens you up to possibility.How changing your mindset and how you identify helps you change your lifeThe power of "I am."It's ok to be scared, just be courageous as well.Why you don't have to have a solution, you have to be determined to find it.You can't get the idea until you've set the intention and asked the question.Be thirsty!Take "try" out of your vocabulary. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/8/2016 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 39 seconds
25: How Your Period Affects Your Business with Stasha Washburn
Let’s face it, ladies, there’s something about that time of the month that makes us crazy, crampy, irritable, sleepy, creative, horny, hungry… and that barely scratches the surface. For most of us, the emotions and discomfort are something we just deal with, even if it causes us great pain and totally throws a wrench in our days. Such was the case for years for Stasha Washburn, aka The Period Coach, who endured severe cramps and fainting spells caused by her periods. Eventually, Stasha, formerly a dancer, had enough and decided that there must be a way to heal herself and to stop simply accepting her symptoms as “normal.” Through research, adjusting her diet and establishing new daily routines, such as her thai-chi practice, she discovered what worked best for her. And when she shared her story with other women, she learned that she wasn’t alone. With the help of a straightforward business coach, Stasha realized that calling herself, at first, a hormonal balance expert, wasn’t her thing. She decided her mission is to end the taboo around menstruation and to do so as The Period Coach. In this episode, Stasha tells us how to approach our periods, how to be empowered to ask for what we need and how to continue to prosper by learning the ways your flow affects your business. On this episode you’ll learn: The top 3 issues most women entrepreneurs have because of their periodsIs your “bitchiness” bad for business?How your flow affects your…flow.How changing your perspective of your period can empower you to make better decisions.The four phases of your cycle and what questions you need to ask during each phase.Figuring out what your passion is by asking what pisses you off. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/5/2016 • 1 hour, 12 seconds
24: The Power of the Pivot with Nicole Aguirre, CEO, Worn Agency
When Nicole Aguirre graduated from college in 2008, she was a young woman with a plan and a high-level position lined up with the Department of Defense in Washington, D.C. But the economy had other plans, and after a hiring freeze, Nicole -- always a creative -- had to get creative. The longtime photographer got busy creating her own project, a DC-based fashion magazine called Worn, and was on her way doing something that she loved. Until reality -- and lack of revenue -- changed her trajectory once again. Nicole had an epiphany, and decided it was time to pivot and reinvent her brand. Now, as CEO of Worn Creative, a digital agency that empowers women to lead and has worked on projects for Michelle Obama and Marriott hotels, Nicole has found the perfect fit. Worn works with brands that support women or are lead by women, and the agency hosts events that encourage women to say F* It and go for their dreams. Here, Nicole talks about the blessing of a dream detoured, the power of the pivot and why girl power means saying "F* it" a lot more often. On this episode you'll learn: 3 top tips for reinventing your brand to generate revenueHave moments to be still and get clear on what you want.The power of visualization.Knowing when it's time to pivot.How to let go of what's not working and focus on what is.Why setting goals is not necessarily the answerWhy every entrepreneurs needs someone they can be real with. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/4/2016 • 46 minutes, 36 seconds
23: The Business of Food: From Blog to Cookbook and More with Bren Herrera
For private chef, author and TV personality Bren Herrera, everything happens in the kitchen, and it always has. Since Bren was a child growing up in her Cuban family in Washington, D.C., the kitchen was always the epicenter for family, friends and gatherings--where she remembers all were physically and spiritually nourished. Today, Bren brings this same spirit to her own culinary creations as she continues to build her business around food, travel and lifestyle. An award-winning food blogger since 2008, Bren now has a cookbook of 100+ recipes on the way this fall, and appears regularly doing food segments on the Today show and on Univision. But, as Bren shares in this episode, business wasn't always bubbling, and there were times early on when she thought she'd have an entirely different career. Eventually, thanks to an observation from an outsider that she was open to receiving, she found her sweet spot. Hear the lessons Bren learned along the way, and why, as they say, it takes 10 years to become an overnight success. On this episode you'll learn: Why consistency is key.The secret to getting more people to your web site.Why you should never delete content from your blog or web site.Don't get married to what you think is best for you.If it hasn't worked out, it just means you have work to do.Your pivotal moment may be provoked by someone from the outside.The importance of having an exploratory phase.Find and serve your niche.Why your support circle needs to evolve as you evolve.The importance of spiritual showers Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/3/2016 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 28 seconds
22: Teju Owoye on Tinkering Until You Get It Right
Have you ever started a business -- one that you absolutely love, but that has yet to make any money and that you can't quite figure out? Have you ever thought, maybe I'm not on the right track, or maybe I am, who's to say?! In this conversation with Teju Owoye, CEO of Sulte Group and host of Teju.TV, she tells about the importance of continuing to experiment until you get it right, whether that's with your current business or some other iteration of it. You want to have a plan, but you never know exactly how it's going to work out, because going from point A to point B rarely happens in the real world of entrepreneurship. Instead it's more like A, Z, X, K...and then who knows? Before figuring out what worked for her, Teju ended up going broke and moving back in with her parents. Her zig-zagged journey to discovering her own zone of genius included considering grad school, reading a ton of books, modeling the behavior of those who were doing what she wanted to to, and tinkering along the way. Another thing Teju did? Leapt! And on this episode she goes into the lessons she learned on the way down (and how she tried to make a parachute out of a straw and a watermelon). On this episode, you'll learn: Entrepreneurship is an art.Ask yourself some key questions to help you figure out what you're supposed to be doing.What do I feel like I should be contributing to the worldWho am I?What's the ideal day for you?Who's already doing what you want to do?What's the next best step you can take?When creating a product, determine what problem you're solving for your customer. What are they struggling with?Get to your MVP ASAP.Learn the art of surrender in business.The importance of partnerships. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/2/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
21: Rachel Johnson on Celebrity Styling and Celebrating Self
Stylist and image maker Rachel Johnson has been featured in the New York Times, ESPN and countless other publications for the impeccable way she creates new looks for her gentleman clients. She has been credited with "making over" the NBA and bringing a new style awareness to a number of top athletes. Her work has helped land longtime clients LeBron James on the covers of Vogue and GQ, Victor Cruz as the new face of Givenchy, Amar'e Stoudemire in front rows next to Anna Wintour, and others, such as Cam Newton and JR Smith, in the fashion spotlight that once steered clear of athletes. Rachel's life has been a whirlwind of client meetings, fashion shows, exclusive events, designer relationships, travel and clothes--plenty of clothes. Now, after 16 years in such a fast-paced business and being wherever she was supposed to be next, Rachel says she is finally savoring the now. For so long, she says, she had been living to work; and now she is living to live. In this episode, Rachel speaks candidly about the ins and outs of the styling business: the allure people get caught up in and what they often misunderstand. She also gives advice to future celebrity stylists (by speaking to her younger self), and tells what not-so-pretty pitfalls to avoid. On this episode you'll learn: Everything begins in the mind.What people misunderstand about styling.What has been the key to her success.Why styling is about letting your work speak for itself.3 tips for getting into the styling business.The trust factor.Why relationships are crucial, and how you should foster them.The importance of celebrating yourself.Why she doesn't subscribe to the no-new-friends rule.Surround yourself with career bitches. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8/1/2016 • 42 minutes, 59 seconds
20: Letting Go of the Story That’s Holding You Back with Victoria Geller
What’s your story? We all have one – a story of where we began, how we got to this point, what we’ve encountered along the journey so far. Now, consider this: How might the story that you've been telling yourself -- whether true or not -- be holding you back? More than that, how is it stressing you out? This is what career and personal development strategist Victoria Geller helps her clients navigate: learning to let go of the story that no longer serves you, and how to recognize when it may become harmfully stressful or create a barrier between your goals and your success. Victoria knows firsthand what it’s like to experience this. As a single mom, who began her career in marketing as an administrative assistant, she worked her way up to a corner office on Madison Avenue during her last 17 years in corporate America. It wasn’t easy, and there were times when her jobs in the past literally made her sick. But what was even more trying was that she also knew that this wasn’t it – or at least not all of it. Victoria wanted to offer more, to help other people feel unstuck in their careers and their lives by sharing her experiences and the techniques that she has used successfully to create change in her own life and career. So in TKTKT YEAR she formed her company LOAMLife, which offers Career Transformational Coaching is for young professionals, entrepreneurs and executives. Here, Victoria shares those tips with us, and tells you how to leave that old story behind. On this episode, you'll learn: Why having a bridge job is a smart, strategic move.Explore the possibility of being an intrapreneur within your organization.How to solicit feedback and get support in your blind spots.Most of have a story that we need to leave behind in order to succeed.3 ways to move beyond your story.The power of asking, "and then what?"How to know when it's time to get help when your job pushed you to breaking point.Be selfish about who you let in your world. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/29/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 1 second
19: Taking Off the Golden Handcuffs and Choosing Happy with Mitzi Miller
Mitzi Miller has been focused on choosing happy since she was a little girl. If whatever it was didn't seem like it would make her happy, she walked away. But as an adult, with a high powered editor-in-chief position at a magazine she long admired, she was unhappy, felt stuck and was making herself seriously ill. As an 18-year liver transplant survivor, Mitzi's body was beginning to succumb to the stress of her job and reject her organ. Even though she had known for some time that this position was no longer for her -- and she had had great conversations with a friend about a future in television -- she was trapped by the "golden handcuffs." Thanks to a determined doctor and a lonely Thanksgiving, she finally released herself and made the leap. Today, Mitzi -- who is also author of five books, including The Vow, which was made into a TV movie for Lifetime -- is Head of Development for Rainforest Entertainment, and she's co-executive producing a new series for BET airing this fall called The Yard. She lives in LA, she loves the work she does, she is healthy, she is happy. And as she shares in this episode, she wants you to know that you can walk away and be okay. On this episode, you'll learn: When it's time to remove the golden handcuffs.Difference between being exhausted from working hard and being joyless.How chance encounters can change everything.How to know when you're coming to the end of a part of your journey.The value of having people around you who are making courageous decisions all the time.Doors open, but only if you open your mouth.Don't take on someone else's baggage before you make a leap. (You'll have plenty of your own.)People underestimate what stress can do to your body. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/28/2016 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 43 seconds
18: Tai Beauchamp on the Truth about Entrepreneurship, the Power of Partnerships and the Trouble with Superwoman
You've seen her on The View, Today show, E! and more, she was the first woman of color to be beauty director of Seventeen magazine, has graced the pages of many others and has been a host on the red carpet at the Grammy's, the Oscars and more. Her clients include P&G, Cover Girl and Walmart, and she is a style ambassador for brands like InStyle. But what's grand about Tai Beauchamp is how grounded she is and how committed she remains to empowering young women with love and style. And you will experience all of that in this conversation with her. Raised in Newark, New Jersey, and greatly influenced by her beloved grandmother, Tai has created a business, Tai Life Media, that marries social impact, marketing and style for several initiatives, such as My Black is Beautiful. In 2015, Tai launched her fashion, beauty and lifestyle web site, TheTaiLife.com, that is another avenue for her to reach young women. With all that she has accomplished, and with more in the works such as a new TV show (stay tuned!), Tai reveals in this episode the not-so-glamorous parts of her journey, the moments that are sometimes lonely and the empowering epiphany she had around support. On this episode you'll learn: The importance of being open to signals from the Universe.Recognize your calling, when start to open up and happen -- listen.The benefits of having a partner in business and in life.The importance of keeping some things off social media.The importance of showing up every time.Utilizing your platform to have social impact.Realize when it's time to cut the fat.Why you don't have to be superwoman.Know when to make room for a partnership. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/27/2016 • 52 minutes, 49 seconds
17: Self-Care, Healthy Relationships and Healing with Fila Antwine
In 2015, Fila Antwine's job was making her sick -- literally. She was stressed every Sunday night and was often brought to tears just thinking about going to work on Monday. Doctors diagnosed her with IBS, likely caused by the stress. Eventually, she had enough, so she quit, and that's when her real work began. Today, Fila owns a relationship and life coaching business where she empowers and instructs women on how to practice self care, heal from hurtful experiences of the past and have loving, healthy relationships. She is the author of two books -- Strengthening Her Essence and the children's book Curiously Coiled -- and has appeared as an expert on television and in outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, the NY Post and MSN.com. It is work that is deeply important to her -- as she openly shares in this episode -- being a woman who has personally experienced sexual abuse and abandonment as a child, and who, today, brings her lived experiences to the work with she does with other women. Listen to hear how Fila moved through the traumas of her childhood, and how you can use your experiences -- and even your pain -- to create a business that serves and nourishes you as much as it does your clients. On this episode you'll learn: The importance of having spiritual staminaWhy you must develop a healing practice of your own.Knowing when to stop, shut everything down and take care of yourself.That you don't move past your experiences, you move through them.How to ensure you're taking a holistic approach to your business to make it successful.How to determine if you need to adjust your messaging or your program to reach your clients.The importance of transparency in your relationshipsWhy you are the sun, and if you're not ok, your universe suffers Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/26/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 44 seconds
16: Taking Inspired Action, Showing True Grit and Paving a Way with J.J. Gray Shoes Creator Jessica Perdomo
Shoe designer Jessica Perdomo is not only an example of resilience and determination ("I can't tell you how many stores I got kicked out of," she says), she is also an example of someone who is not afraid to take inspired action. Or maybe, at times, she is afraid, but she does it anyway, and this makes her courageous as hell! Jessica is the founder of the incredibly gorgeous footwear line, J.J. Gray, which features riding boots and oxfords made exclusively by a family of third generation artisans in the south of Spain. She launched the line with just $800 in 2014 (just enough to cover legal fees for her business), and has since received coveted mentions in fashion biz powerhouse publications, such as Vogue and Footwear News. Raised without many resources by her Dominican grandparents in Queens after her mother passed away, Jessica started working at age 13, and hasn't stopped since. But it's the story of the shoe -- both at the early start of her career and as the spark that ignited her business -- that has been pivotal in her journey. What I love most about Jessica from the moment I first spoke with her is her grit and authenticity, not only in how she is building her business, but in how she is clearly creating a space for herself and for other young people who may have grown up in tough situations and never been exposed to the possibilities of entrepreneurship. Jessica says she plans to change that. I believe her. I believe you will, too. On this episode, you'll learn: Thoughts become things.Your past does not define your future.The importance of heeding the signs the universe sends your way.Why it's a good idea to test your market -- even if you start with family and friends."If you can't control your emotions, you can't control your money." (Jessica's favorite quote from Warren Buffet.)Know when you're onto something, and take inspired action!How getting press coverage doesn't necessarily move the needle for your business.How trunk shows and boldly knocking on doors (even when not invited) can be crucial to your business as a designer. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/25/2016 • 58 minutes, 31 seconds
15: Being Brave, Hustling with Heart and Sipping Cocktails with Oprah from Bestselling Author Michelle Burford
For Michelle Burford, a New York Times bestselling ghostwriter and collaborator, the journey from growing up in a tight-knit family in Phoenix, Arizona, to a small magazine publishing company in Colorado Springs, to walking the halls of Essence, to sipping cocktails with Oprah was all a result of something her mother taught her: Be excellent, and never cut corners. In this epic (and I mean epic) episode, choc full of "aha moments" and powerful insights about life and the publishing industry, Michelle shares the winding course she took to doing the work she now loves and is passionate about—which is capturing the compelling life stories of celebrities and public figures like Gabrielle Douglas, Michelle Knight and Amy Purdy, and turning them into top-selling books. Listen to this episode to hear how Michelle embodies hustle, heart, grace and not being afraid to let folks see you sweat! On this episode you’ll learn: Why, everyday, you should push yourself to do one brave thing.The importance of doing a good job on what’s right in front of you.How to make powerful, authentic connections.Why sometimes it’s about knowing what is not working and that what you are doing is notHow your peers can be your best mentors.What you should do when you have the wind at your back.Learn how to capture your magic.Stop playing it cool and let them see you sweat.Don’t be afraid to take a second look at things.Even when you don’t know the answer, know that the answer is NOT "I don’t know." Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/22/2016 • 2 hours, 5 minutes, 51 seconds
14: From Skincare Lines to Sex Coaching: Connie DaSilva on Creating Products That Empower Women
Connie DaSilva is all about making women feel good inside and out. In 2012, after frustrations with not being able to find the perfect plant-based skincare products and an impromptu brainstorming session with her closest friends, Connie launched her natural skincare line, Whole Clarity (which, by the way, has the best natural deodorant and a coconut pulling oil that I swear by). Now, the homemade line is a frequent top seller on Amazon. This summer, Connie launched her latest venture, Headgame Pro, which is a sexy new coaching program that helps women master their game (and fully embrace their sexual confidence) in bed and beyond! In this episode, along with insightful tips on how to launch your beauty products and sell successfully on Amazon, Connie shares her own experiences as a headgame pro and a sensual masseuse – so, if you're listening to this on speaker around little ones, maybe put your earbuds in. :) On this episode you’ll learn: Share your ideas with the world and the support will show upWhen you have ideas, write them down, and share them powerfullyMaking the most out of selling on Amazon.com – what you need to know and what Connie wishes she knewDon't ask why something is happening, ask, "How am I going to make it work?"Ask empowering questionsIf people are getting your ideas, consider how you’re presenting them. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/21/2016 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 55 seconds
13: Tips on What You Need to Know Before Meeting With Investors from Jennifer Love
Jennifer Love is the CEO of One More Woman -- a fast-track, high-performance, educational and advisory community helping women entrepreneurs take the stress out of the money equation so they can effectively raise, make, manage and give money. As a serial entrepreneur with 17 years of experience, Jennifer has consulted with and helped companies raise more than $100 million, including one client that have landed a deal worth $600,000 on the hit TV show Shark Tank. Her ongoing mission? To help increase the number women entrepreneurs in the world create and effectively manage businesses that have at least $1 million in revenue or more in a year. How? By helping 20 million women over the next 10 years to get access to capital, learn how to scale their businesses, and know how to confidently walk into any room of potential investors--no matter who's in that room--and own it while knowing their self worth. Jennifer also talks the importance of owning your gift and your purpose -- that thing that keeps calling you or presenting itself to you. For her, it was about the need for her to step up and support women on their entrepreneurial journey. Listen to this episode for more great insight from Jennifer on embracing your power, and getting support for your business. On this episode you'll learn: How to handle it when investors cross the line (insults, sexual harassment and more).Why it's one thing to believe you can do it or what you're pitching, but it's another to fully feel it.The strategy of using "Yes, and..." when faced with questions from investors about your business.Why, as women, we underestimate our abilities, and we need to say, "Yes, I can do this," more often.How to turn what others see as failure into a lesson that helps get you where you want to go.How to find inspiration in unexpected places. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/20/2016 • 51 minutes, 10 seconds
12: Making the Tough Choice Between the Business You Want and the Life You Lead with Tanya Alvarez
By age 25, Tanya Alvarez’s first business, Blink Ads, generated more than $1 million in revenue within the first year, and she was already thinking about launching her next ventures. She went on to successfully launch two other companies – Spokesmoms and La Cosmopolatina -- but even with that success, the Miami native, who had already worked at four startups by then, said that comparison mode made her think she still hadn’t done enough, and she began to consider how much time and commitment it would take to continue to grow her businesses, and whether or not she wanted to sacrifice her personal life to achieve that. In this conversation, Tanya openly shares how she made tough decisions, and walked away from her businesses, to create the life she wanted, how she set aside ego to truly see what kind of business would fuel her. Now Tanya is committed to helping other entrepreneurs reach their highest through her new company OwnersUp, which is an online accountability platform for entrepreneurs. And guess what, Tanya schooled me on the importance of having a support network even for your dating life, people who hold you accountable for swiping right when your default (and fear) would usually cause you to swipe left. *Mind blown On this episode you’ll learn: Knowing whether you’re driven by what you want or by egoWhy you should always test things out before you use technologyThe power of niching down and serving your audience in ways others are notThinking of ways to have big impact by starting smallThe importance of higher listeningHow comparison mode can skew your judgmentThe benefits of looking for someone you can partner withWhy you need champions and someone to encourage you out of your comfort zoneShow notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review and share with your friends! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/19/2016 • 43 minutes, 1 second
11: Product Launches, Crowdfunding and Kickstarter Tips with Cheryl Gentry
Cheryl Gentry and her event management company, Glow Media -- which has been in business for 18 years strong -- has planned conferences, events and summits around the world with some of the most prestigious clients. But during a recent event, as her team scrambled to work around glitch-y apps they were using to get things organized, Cheryl had an epiphany: there needed to be one tool that allowed planners to access and sync everything they needed, especially on the day of the event when things are the most hectic. On that day, Cheryl’s new event management product, OnSite Planner, was born – sort of! Always practical, resourceful and thorough, Cheryl did her research on the market and decided to raise funds for the development of the tool via Kickstarter – and that's where the fun began…sort of. :) Here, Cheryl shares the honest ins and outs of crowdfunding, how to crush it on Kickstarter and the ways she’s scaling her business. On the episode you’ll learn: Top 3 tips for a successful Kickstarter campaignWhat works and what doesn’t when it comes to crowdfundingWhy launching a new product could be an important extension of your businessThe importance of enrolling people in your vision and your missionThe difference between PR and event management Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review and share with your friends! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/18/2016 • 47 minutes, 22 seconds
10: The Future of Mobile and the Power of Choosing to Show Up with Sian Morson
Sian Morson is a tech superstar, and yet one of the most grounded people you’ll ever meet. Sian is founder of the tech company Kollective mobile, which develops apps and web sites for brands. She speaks and lectures at major technology conferences, such as SXSW, she has been featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Ebony and on NPR, and she has been named one of the top women in tech to follow on Twitter. In 2014, Sian launched her latest app, called Cast Beauty, which recommends personalized beauty products based on the weather and your skin and hair type. She’s all about supporting other women, especially in her field, and making sure we have a space at the table when it comes to the future of technology. On the episode you’ll learn: The importance of travel and exploration – personally and in your businessChanges in the mobile tech industry.3 Tips for launching a successful app.When it may be best to fire your clientsWhat being in business teaches you about patternsShow notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review and share with your friends! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/15/2016 • 43 minutes, 29 seconds
9: Vision Boards, Saying Yes and Letting Go with Barbara Biziou
Say "yes." Spiritual teacher Barbara Biziou has taught me, and thousands of her students around the world (Donna Karan and Gabby Bernstein among them), many things over the years, but one of the most powerful for me is embracing the possibility of “yes.” Barbara says we, as creative women looking for experiences, say it far too little. Barbara is a student of global culture and rituals who uses "practical spirituality" to support you in creating an extraordinary life. I met her in 2010 during a time I said "yes" when, after a dinner in NYC, I agreed to walk a friend of mine to one of her events. I had never heard of her – or vision board workshops – but after standing there and hearing what it was all about, I said "yes," even though I didn’t know exactly what it was. I’ve been creating vision boards with Barbara every year ever since – for my personal life and for my business. On the episode you’ll learn: While you reap what you sow, it won’t grow overnight.Vision boards are not magic.The power of rituals, language and speaking in the present with "I am..."Why you should write down your goals. Write. It. Down.The importance of deciding what you commit to being, giving and doing.How, when you are worried about that big contract, project or opportunity, Barbara’s mantra will help set you at ease. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review and share with your friends! [Music: "Someone Else’s Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/14/2016 • 54 minutes, 20 seconds
8: Your Passion vs. Your Gifts with Karen Taylor Bass
Karen Taylor Bass is a small business coach who has nearly three decades of experience in strategic public relations, branding and marketing. She has helped gain national press for celebrity clients like Jill Scott and D’Angelo at the starts of their careers and for her personal clients. Karen also has been featured as a PR expert on Dr. Oz, CNN and BET, and in Entrepreneur, Essence and NY Daily News. More than that, Karen is beautifully honest about where she is in her entrepreneurial journey, and the bumps on the road (and on the head), that she encountered to get here. You’ll be inspired by her clarity, and moved by her infectious energy! On the episode you'll learn: Why life is like a basketball game—and the changes represent different quartersHow having a coach pushes you to dream bigger and can change your lifeThe important difference between your passion and your giftWhy the goal is quality of clients over quantityThe importance of reinventing yourself – especially for mompreneursWhy boundaries. Matter. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review and share with your friends! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/13/2016 • 58 minutes, 43 seconds
7: Amanda Miller Littlejohn on Discovering Your Gift and Packaging Your Genius
When Amanda Miller Littlejohn was on maternity leave from her journalism job after the birth of her first son in 2008, she was told that she and several other writers were being laid off. Instead of panicking, she decided that this was the perfect opportunity for her to strike on her own and create her own business. The first step was to determine what she was good at, how she could package it, and how to offer it as a service. Her PR agency was born. Today her business has evolved to her coaching individuals on personal branding, and helping them discover their own gifts and package their genius. On this episode, you'll learn: How to find your clients and reach out to themDetermining the needs of your clients and making an emotional connectionHow to package your genius3 Tips for building your personal brandGetting clear on who you are and what you want to be known forWhen it may be time to shift your messageThe importance of taking a moment to stop and celebrate your selfHaving the audacity to follow your dreamsEnjoy, and thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/12/2016 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 7 seconds
6: Denene Millner on A Writer's Duty, Leaving a Good Thing and Recognizing Your Worthiness
Denene Millner can, as she says, write her face off! She is the author and co-author of 25 books -- four of which are New York Times bestsellers, including Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, which she co-wrote with Steve Harvey. In 2016, Denene will release the latest two books she co-authored — the Taraji P. Henson memoir, Around the Way Girl, and Cookie Johnson’s Believing In Magic. Her novels, Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, In Love & War and A Love Story, were co-written with her Pulitzer Prize-winning husband Nick Chiles, and her novel The Vow (co-authored with Angela Burt-Murray and Mitzi Miller) debuted in 2015 as the Lifetime Television movie, With This Ring, starring Regina P. Hall, Jill Scott, Eve and Gabrielle Union, who was also executive producer. And wait until you hear what she has planned for 2017! Denene, who lives in Atlanta with her husband and their two daughters, is so open in the episode -- beyond her many accomplishments -- and I can't thank her enough. There's so much power in sharing our truth and vulnerability. (Thank you, Denene.) In addition to what you'll learn below, Denene speaks about recognizing her own worthiness, trusting herself and being real about her feelings, plus the importance of choosing to be happy and whole. Trust, you will be inspired. On this episode you’ll learn Not to fall victim to the fear that no other opportunities are going to show up if you pass on that current "good thing."Why writing is way more than putting words on a pageWhat your duty is as a writerDoing what entrepreneurs do when they don't see what they need in the market – they create their own!The power of evolving and recognizing your worthinessand Why Taraji P. Henson will always be known as Yvette!!! J Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Enjoy, and thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/11/2016 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 25 seconds
The Truth About Hollywood, Loving Your Authentic Self and Getting Comfortable in the 'Inspired Interim' with Kaira Akita
Kaira Akita is an artist, thinker and maker. As an actress, she has appeared in films such as Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? and The Family That Preys, and she is a creative who writes, produces, directs and designs several projects. More than that, Kaira is, as she says, "always unfolding," and her vision for what she wants to create in this world continues to evolve. On this episode you’ll learn: The importance of knowing your authentic self and how that affects your workThe parts of Hollywood that thrives on fearHow understanding that what you think is "wrong" with you is actually makes you, youBeing aware of whether you're being committed to a false identity of yourselfThe importance of doing self work (something that I am a big proponent of)Getting comfortable in what Kaira calls the "inspired interim" Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at www.elaynefluker.com/podcast Enjoy, and thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a five-star review! [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/8/2016 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
Ouidad on Being a Pioneer in the Curly Hair Movement and How to Build a Global Beauty Brand
Ouidad is a name synonymous with curly hair care. 30-plus years ago, however, she was a hairstylist from Beruit, Lebanon, who fought (literally in some cases!) to have people recognize the value and beauty of women with curly hair. In 1984, she became a pioneer in the hair care industry when she opened the first salon in the United States that was exclusively for curly hair. People told her she was crazy, what they didn’t realized was that she was determined. Since then, Ouidad has created a trademarked cutting technique for curly air, opened hundreds of salons around the country, and has a line of beloved hair care products that are top-rated by her customers and by many beauty and hair editors. Now, after 30 years in the business, Ouidad is focused on giving back and sharing her wisdom and support with entrepreneurs around the world, including the Support is Sexy audience! On this episode you’ll learn: The challenges and rewards of traveling the unpaved road as a pioneer in your industryWorking with a partner—especially a spouse—and how to draw those important linesExpanding your brand by creating productsThe importance of your commitment to asking for supportThe value of integrity, and why it’s a state of mind Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Enjoy, and thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review! [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/7/2016 • 43 minutes, 49 seconds
Money Coach Lynnette Khalfani-Cox Tells How to Stay in Business and in Love When Working with Your Spouse, and the Top Money Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Lynnette Khalfani Cox a.k.a. The Money Coach®, is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt, before paying it all off in three years and turning her financial life around. Since then, she has appeared on such shows as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Steve Harvey, The Today Show, Dr. Phil and Good Morning America sharing her success story and teaching millions about proper money management. And I’ve had the great pleasure of working with her when I was executive editor of a financial web site. She is such a joy and truly brilliant! On this episode you’ll learn: How a layoff may be just the push you need to start your businessThe powerful lessons Lynnette learned about branding and entrepreneurship from her dad, who was an actor and shoe shine manHow to set boundaries if you are in business with your spouse and the very real compromises you should discussWays to ensure that if the business fails, the marriage will notWhy debt is reaching record-breaking highs and what Lynnette plans to do about itSome of the biggest money mistakes that entrepreneurs makeAlso, a special thank you to you, Lynnette, for sharing a personal side of yourself that we don't necessarily see on CNBC or in the Wall Street Journal when you’re giving us all of that awesome financial advice. I so appreciate you for sharing your journey, and know so many will be inspired! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Enjoy, and thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review! [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void] Visit Lynnette at AskTheMoneyCoach.com, her free financial advice site for consumers. DISCOUNT FOR SUPPORT IS SEXY LISTENERS: Sign up for Lynnette’s brand new video course on Winning College Scholarships and get 50% off! The course is designed to help students -- and their parents -- get free money for college and avoid student loans. FOLLOW THE LINK TO "WINNING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS" ABOVE TO UDEMY.COM AND USE THE CODE: SUPPORTISSEXY Coupon Code: SUPPORTISSEXY Her NY Times bestselling book: Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Her latest book: College Secrets: How to Save Money, Cut College Costs, and Graduate Debt Free Follow Lynette… Twitter: @TheMoneyCoach Facebook: TheMoneyCoach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/6/2016 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 28 seconds
How to be a Social Entrepreneur, Create Conscious Content and Challenge Privilege with JLove Calderon
JLove Calderon is a social entrepreneur, activist, author and conscious media maker, who has spent more than two decades working on issues of social justice, race and gender. She is an executive producer of documentaries and docu-series, and she is co-executive producer of the new series "M1 The Message." JLove is also a speaker, transformational strategist and coach, who helps people get out their dreams. I met JLove last year at an event and was immediately drawn to her, how down to earth she is, and how committed she is to seeing you win! On this episode, she openly shares her truly harrowing journey with you--from being down with the Crips as a teenager to creating conscious content for television today--so you can boldly go after your own dreams no matter your circumstance. Another thing to love about JLove? She does not mince words. She speaks frankly and candidly about her journey, and we thank her for that! But if you have sensitive ears in the room, go ahead and pop those earbuds in. On this episode you'll learn: Making the choice to change3 Ps of social entrepreneurshipWhat is conscious content and how to use it to challenge the status quoHow to create content that's smart AND sexyAligning your passion with your purposeWhy you can't just be an artist -- you need to handle your business!Difference between compromising and getting CREATIVE!Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/ Enjoy, and thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please leave us a review! [Music: "Someone Else's Memories" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7/5/2016 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 20 seconds
Support Is Sexy with Elayne Fluker: How having it all doesn't mean doing it all alone
Welcome to the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast hosted by Elayne Fluker! Finally, a place where women can get real about their entrepreneurial journeys! Monday through Friday, Elayne interviews smart and successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share true stories of how they are handling their business, loving their lives and inspiring you to do the same. On this first episode, Elayne shares a little about her 20-year background in media, the ups and downs of her own entrepreneurial journey and why she wanted to create a podcast for YOU that is all about women supporting women by boldly telling our stories and being transparent about the wins and the whoa-I’m-never-doing-that-again moments of entrepreneurship! Her goal is to have guests who will give you actionable strategies for success, tips for building your support network, pitfalls to avoid and important lessons learned that will motivate you to take your business, and your life, to the next level! Make sure to subscribe to the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, then visit elaynefluker.com, sign up for our email for updates and inspiration, and always remember: having it all doesn't mean doing it all alone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6/30/2016 • 5 minutes, 53 seconds