A Life By You

Social media is a great tool to help grow your online business. Too many people over-complicate what's needed to show up on social media. It doesn't have to be complicated, but it does need to be consistent. Alesha Courtney joins us on the podcast to talk about how she's been able to grow her fitness business by using simple social media practices and making the commitment to continue to serve her...

I love being an influencer and entrepreneur! But I realize that a lot of my experiences differ from others in this space because I'm black. I've learned a lot on this journey and felt it was time to share my thoughts and lessons on being a black influencer. Tune in to hear me unpack my experiences on being black in this space. This is not a full representation of all black influencers, but it is m...

If you struggle with creating content you are not alone. Publishing content is important for your online business. Coming up with creative content ideas shouldn't be difficult. Today Samantha from Ahfro Baang, is in the guest chair. Samantha is an author, YouTuber, and natural hair icon. She's been creating content for years and shares her journey with how she learned to create new content that he...

Deciding when to slow down in business can be a difficult decision. But there are seasons that business breaks need to happen. These breaks give us the time and space to assess where the business is, to identify what's working, and what's not. Once we identify those things we can begin to make future business plans for growth. Listen in to hear why I paused a section of my business and how it's he...

Impostor syndrome is a term that has become widely known and it's certainly not by coincidence. It's something that everyone's dealt with at one point or another but if you don't take control of your impostor syndrome, it can begin to hinder your growth. In today's episode, I break down what impostor syndrome is, share my experiences with it, and give you tips on how to overcome it. Your journey i...

Creating digital content can be your passion and your business. You don't always have to follow the traditional path to obtain your dreams. Today Sierra Redmond joins us to discuss how she turned her passion for media into a profitable blog. As a digital content creator, she's been able to build her business by combining her love of media, travel, and helping her fellow army wives. Listen in to he...

If you want to connect with your audience through content then you need to create it consistently. It seems like there's never enough time in the day but being consistent is the key to building a strong relationship with your audience. Today we are talking about how to decide what content to create and how to be more consistent. I'm also sharing the 3 keys that have helped me stay consistent with...

Entrepreneurship takes time and hard work but if anyone could embody the mindset needed to make the ultimate leap from their 9 to 5, Dulce Toscano would be on the top of my list. Dulce is a proud Latina business marketing expert, online business coach, social media strategist, and public speaker who's entrepreneur journey is beyond motivating and inspirational. Tune in as she shares powerful yet r...

Creating photos for your social media posts doesn't have to be complicated. You just need to find a process that helps you create content and photos that your social media audience will engage with. In this episode, I'm sharing my photo creation process with you. Listen in to learn how to create social media posts that tell a compelling story through photos.  Quotes Worth Listening To :  How would...

Tackling financial debt is so important but the process can be overwhelming. But you don't have to continue to have an ugly relationship with your money and finances. Nicole Jones is a fellow podcaster and project manager who recently paid off $80,000 of student loan debt! Listen in as Nicole shares tips on financial literacy, overcoming large amounts of debt, budgeting, and building healthy money...

Creating engaging captions that elevate your online presence can be tricky. Over the last few years, I've learned how to draw my audience in with long-form captions and it's really helped boost my visibility. If you have ever struggled with creating an Instagram caption, I'm sharing tips with you in today's episode and if you've ever wondered how to connect with your audience through captions then...

This episode is all about the current climate and enlightenment our country is going thru in terms of racial injustice. As I sat back and literally watched my country go thru so much turmoil in a matter of two weeks, I needed a means to talk thru my emotions as a black person. I'm thankful that I was able to call on my peers of The Orange Collab - who are all black female entrepreneurs and influen...

If you aren't using Pinterest, then you're missing out on a free way to grow your social media business and presence. But don't take it from me: learn from Pinterest expert Bea Alvarez who used the social media platform to grow her blog into a full fledged business. On this episode, Bea keeps it real by sharing her journey of leaving her 9 to 5, growing her blog while being a mother, and finding h...

It seems like everyone and their mama is using this time during quarantine to sell their COVID-19 offer.  And while that isn't a knock to anyone, I have placed my efforts in a different way to grow my business: reevaluating my service offerings, updating my website, creating sustainable workflows, and outsourcing everything I should do but don't want to do. If you've ever wanted a behind-the-scene...

Raise your hand if you suck at selling? Listen as makeup artist Ava Tula details how she went from hustling as a Girl Scout, helping companies make 7-8 figures to following her passion and creating her own business while still balancing #momlife.  If the selling struggle is real or you simply need some new ideas on how to be strategic with your online business, this episode is filled with so many...

COVID-19 has definitely flipped the entire world upside down and with it so many businesses.  During this time, pivoting you services may be necessary but you might not have any clue on what to do. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes in my Killer Content Creator group coaching membership where I advise two students on how to strategically change their business and use this time as an...

What if I told you that by niching down you could land a great job, become a model, and work with the brands you admire? Well, that's exactly what blogger and YouTuber Tyler of Thrifts and Tangles did! Tyler has cultivated an incredible online community by doubling down on a sustainable and thrifting lifestyle plus natural hair.  In this episode we dig deep on how niching down can give you tremend...

As an influencer, working with brands can be scary and super intimidating!  In this episode, I'll answer some of your common brand collaboration and partnership questions:  How much should I charge?  Should I work with brands for free?   Is it only about my followers?  How do I consider my engagement?  Let me help take away your worry by preparing you not to be taken advantage of, by helping you u...

Ever wonder what does it take to be a fashion stylist? Las Vegas-based blogger, Christie Moeller, shares her journey in how she earned this coveted career originating from an interest in high school theater to now styling commercials, editorials, and celebrities.  Tune in to hear how Christie has navigated the evolving and competitive world of fashion and social media by adopting tried and true ta...

Is there a method to dream chasing and achieving? Having been in my own ruts before, I think so! Let me help clear the path on how you can make your own dreams happen by laying out a path of executing including getting out of your own way.

Have you ever wanted to take a leap of faith and bet on yourself? Blogger and TV host Lindsey Gurk did just that when starting her blog, TheNomisNiche.com.  Lindsey truly has built her brand from the ground up by commenting on multiple blogs and social media posts daily and even taking photos of herself. Now as a mother, she shares how her perspective on hard work has changed including the incredi...

Some people might say I've been lost: I've had more jobs than I can count in my short time on this earth.  From a cocktail waitress, server, assistant, selling insurance, being laid off, I've worn lots of hats and made many missteps.  Mistakes can definitely throw you off but shouldn't define your steps moving forward. Tune in to hear some of my own "mistakes" in life and how I have shifted my per...

If you have been needing a dose of inspiration and strength, Patty Barba's story is all that and more.  Patty's journey thru motherhood set the tone of her entrepreneurial spirit of never giving up. As a young mother of a son with Down's Syndrome, having owned multiple clothing boutiques, and now a dedicated thrifter and blogger, Patty's journey is full of perseverance.

Ever heard of an engagement pod? Tune in as I spill the tea on a long-time influencer trick used to boost engagement on social media.  While this engagement hack is used by many to beat the algorithm and is seen as harmless, I explain why it may actually hurt you in the long run from my own experience.  

Learn all about A Life by You's host, MJ, as I share my journey to become an influencer and entrepreneur and why I created this podcast.