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May 7, 2021 Jacqueline M. Baker Passive income sounds good, doesn't it? You know that whole thought of doing a little work at some point, then perpetually reaping the financial benefits in the future? Well, I have a bit of news here. Passive income isn't really that passive. That's not to say that your hard work won't pay off in the long run, but it still requires you to put in a bit of work. (or...

If you're feeling stuck and uninspired, you may be able to make one quick and simple adjustment to turn it all around! Today's episode will help you rethink the space that you occupy every single day to change your thoughts, your moods and of course to assist you with starting the things that you want to do! Ready? Listen. Share.  Just Start.

Have you ever been traveling somewhere and you arrived to your location unaware of the route that you actually took to get there? Yeah, me too - it happens! We often go on autopilot and forget about our surroundings.  This often happens in our workspaces - where we're unknowingly in an uninspiring space that keep us from being motivated and excited about starting anything new or even being good at...

Time.  Come on - who doesn't want and need more of that? But, unfortunately, there is no where that you can borrow, purchase or siphon off more of it.  Fortunately, you can be super savvy with the time that you do have.  Today's conversation with Tim Stiles , Chief Operating Officer of KPMG Spark is super  timely and filled with more resources than I have space to share here.  Tim shares how the c...

This entire month of April is dedicated to Environmental Changes! I mean, who doesn't like a nice inspiring space? But, consider the benefits that you'll reap if you declutter and curate a space just for you? What a dynamic conversation with Lisa Trigsted of Neat Freak McKinney . She had a successful career as an educator and a marketing professional, but she bravely decided to switch gears and he...

It's here!  Q2, Sunnier Days, Spring, April, Your Next Opportunity! It's NOT just another day. It's another day for you to take advantage of an opportunity to liven up your space.  And, what better person to share how to fresh up your space than LaToya Smith , founder of House of Smith Interiors .  She shares her journey of starting, when she got the entrepreneurial itch and most important, what's...

That magical euphoric feeling of starting can't be matched. But, just as much as I'll be the first person in line encouraging you to start, I'll also be the second person in line sharing with you what it actually takes to do so, and that is - sacrifice! What an honest, transparent and enlightening conversation with Raeshawn Bumphers of the Pink Poodle Dress Lounge , highlighting how she aggressive...

Trying to find the space and time to plan? One of my consistent go-to practices is to conduct a retreat, quarterly.  It helps me free my mind, find the space to be creative and get stuff done.  Here's to you giving yourself permission to retreat.  Listen. Share. Just Start.

Can I still be successful if I let go of hustle culture? Yes, and you'll be better off! As part of our March series on creativity, in this episode of Just Start: From Ideas to Action, we speak with Michelle Royal , Chief Innovation Officer of RIDG. Our inspiring conversation spans everything from remaining present, to aligning your personal and business purpose, to the importance of laughter and s...

Starting is absolutely possible and something that I encourage, but let me be honest and tell you that you will get a resounding "no" sometimes.  That doesn't mean that you don't get started or move forward! Today's conversation is with Myka Meier of Beaumont Etiquette. She joins us to explore how she creatively tackles and introduces solutions for her individual and corporate clients in the etiqu...

Let's keep it simple today.  Here are the 7 digital tools that you need to start, get things done and keep going.  Listen. Share.  Just Start!

We repeat things over and over and over again and if often makes us feel like we can't stop doing them! But, who told you that? Who says that you can't stop or START something new? Perhaps you're telling yourself some lies and they're holding you back from doing the things that you want to do.  Well, in today's conversation, we talk to Kevin Davis of Kevin Davis Brand and we explore when he gave h...

There is no shortage of ways to connect with people, both virtually and in-person.  But, which ways are actually meaningful and useful? Today's conversation with James Chapman, founder of Plain Sight, explores the many ventures that he has started, what he has learned along the way and how he is using Plain Sight to help people connect more effectively.  Listen.  Share.  Just Start!

What a proud day for our team! We've been serving up 50 episodes worth of quality content dedicated to help you start! Now, it's only right that we spend our 50th episodes behind the scenes telling you the real nitty gritty of how the podcast started, what's went wrong, what's gone right AND what you may want to consider in starting your own.  So, let's do this.  Let's go ahead and Just Start!  

Doing good feels good.  And, when you can make money and make a difference, that's like a double win! Well, that's exactly what Amanda, Lesley & Ryan had in mind when they created Upward Vibes.  Join me for this dynamic conversation with 3 co-founders as they share their dynamic journey in launching this social mission focused company and provide insight on how they organize as a team to get thing...

You don't have to do this organization thing on your own.  That's why we're here! Today, you'll get the opportunity to hear from Bai-Leigh Chapman, CEO of Valley Virtual Assistance.  From a toxic 9-5, to now operating a successful 6-figure virtual assistance company, Bai-Leigh has had her share of successes, mistakes and unexpected turns in her career. Not only does she let us in on that journey,...

No matter what you have an interest in starting, there's one thing that will equally serve everyone.  Organization... Whether you gravitate towards digital organization or physical organization, just having some kind of system that you can return to will help you be less stressed and overwhelmed.  On today's episode, I'm joined by Yasmin Salina, co-founder and executive director of The Hustler's G...

The word organization gets a bad wrap.  Being organized doesn't mean that you are trying to be or are in pursuit of perfection. It just means that you're looking for a reliable and trusted system to find and access the things that help you start, elevate or get to your next step.  I've experimented with a number of different tools, processes and practices that I've perfected or just learned how to...

Partnering - we hear that word a lot. But, partnering takes on a completely different type of meaning and tune when you actually have an opportunity to meaningfully partner with your bestfriend.  This episode welcomes The Allen Lewis Agency founders, Jocelyn Cooley and Chandra Lewis, who bravely left their comfortable corporate careers to start a full service transformational agency.  They share t...

You do not have to do it all and quite frankly, why would you even want to? Delegating is the single most important part of getting from here to there.  I mean, even if you wanted to, it's virtually impossible to do it all yourself.  In this episode of Just Start: From Ideas To Action, I share 5 actionable steps to ensure that you escape the lonely, frustrating abyss of trying to do everything (pe...

HELP! Have you ever felt immensely overwhelmed, but you had no clue where to start or who to ask? Having an assistant has changed my everything and it might help you out as well! Listen in and meet Tyneshia E. McCray, Executive Assistant Entrepreneur at TEM Administrative Services. You'll learn how we work together, some must have tools and where we hide the messy stuff in the business.  Listen. ...

It's been an entire year of producing the Just Start: From Ideas To Action podcast.  What an exciting journey.  This episode chronicles a year of lessons that will actually be helpful to your starting journey.  I also roll out a 5 Step Just Start Toolkit to help you on your journey.  Listen.  Share.  Just Start!

You can wow people with your idea too! But how? It's with these 5 simple, free actions that you can take.  Let's not just listen to other people start their thing.  Get in on the starting.  Listen. Share.  Just Start.

Think of the last time that you got a really, really, really, really good idea. How long did you sit with it before you either did something with it or let it go? Was it 16 years? Well, that was the story of Andrew Harrell. He fell in love with cars very early and held on to an idea that he had almost 2 decades ago before launching it. Listen to the wins, challenges and major sacrifices that he ma...

That's a real thing? Yes, International Etiquette & Protocol is! This episode welcomes a transparent and deep conversation with Pamela Eyring, President & CEO of the Protocol School of Washington (PSOW). She shares how she originally acquired the school, some of the mistakes that she made along the way and how she manages to successfully run an international firm with presence in locations includi...