Dallas, Texas: What’s Good? Lessons from your Local Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners

It is easy for us to get caught up in our daily lives and forget about how much there is still left for us to do in this world. We have to take care of many things in our lives, and in the midst of this, we often lose sight of what matters most; living life. Welcome to todays amazing episode with your host, Brianna Jovahn, as I share about living life. It is not always easy to live life. There are...

Have you ever been in a situation where you said yes when you really wanted to say no? Saying no to things that we dont want to do is one of the most powerful things we can do. It not only gives us time and space to focus on what we are interested in, but it also helps us set boundaries. Welcome to another amazing episode with your host, Brianna Jovahn, as I share the power of saying No. The power...

In a world where we are all competing for the same limited resources, knowing your worth and the value of the services you provide is of utmost importance. If you want to know your worth, you should be able to tell the value of your work. You should know your strengths and weaknesses and how they can be leveraged. Welcome to todays amazing episode with your host, Brianna Jovahn, as I share about t...

Mistakes are inevitable in the process of growth. We cant always avoid them, but with the right mindset, we can learn from them and use them to improve our lives. When learning from your mistakes, youre not just avoiding future failures. Youre also learning about yourself, your strengths, and your weaknesses so that you can be better at what you do. Welcome to another fantastic episode with your B...

Traveling is an exciting and adventurous activity. It provides us with an opportunity to explore new places, meet new people and get outside our comfort zone. However, traveling is also a risky venture. It is thus important to be aware of safety precautions when traveling. Welcome to another amazing episode with your host Brianna Jovahn as I share some tips on how to stay safe while traveling. Wit...

We all have our comfort zone in life. Its a place where we feel safe and secure. When we are in this zone, we know what to expect and dont have to think about anything. Its a place where we are in control. However, the problem with comfort zones is that they limit growth and development. So how can you break out of your comfort zone? Join the conversation with your host Brianna Jovahn as I share f...

Its easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life and forget to stay grounded. We are constantly surrounded by people, places, and things we cant wait to try out. This makes it challenging to stay grounded and appreciative of what we have. Additionally, we forget to stay grounded, especially when we have achieved a significant milestone or have become successful in achieving our goals in...

Time management is an important skill for anyone who wants to achieve greater levels of performance and productivity in their professional or personal life. If you have good time management skills, you will be able to do more in less time. Additionally, good time management enables us to find the right balance between time allocated to work and life. Join the conversation with your host Brianna Jo...

Discovering your path to success in podcasting can be an exceptionally difficult task, particularly when you are new in the field or not conscious of what to expect along the way. However, you dont have to give up on your desire; all you have to do is find the right information from someone who has been through the journey, believe in yourself, and make it happen. In this episode, I share my journ...

Self-love is the best form of healing. Join Rah Kalon (self-love activist and life coach) as she discusses what it means to heal from the inside out. Providing alone time with yourself will allow you to reflect on experiences you may have swept under the rug. If you are looking for guidance to help navigate past trauma to find peace again, this is the episode for you. Visit Rah Kalon's website, ht...

Last week, we had the final episode of the season, and now we have the final Wild Card Wednesday of the season. Tascha Robinson joins us as we talk about her business, Exclusion 5 Homemade Body & Bath. She initially started with a few products, but today, she has 15 products available on her website. Each product is homemade and created with natural ingredients. I have tried a few products myself...

Thank you so much for tuning into another season of What's Good Podcast. This season would have to be one of my favorites because we stretched ourselves to meet other people outside of Dallas, Texas. It was such a pleasure meeting everyone this season and reuniting with others. I want to thank everyone who submitted a guest recommendation this season as well. You probably saw a familiar face yours...

Jeremy English is an actor, singer, writer, director, and producer in Dallas, Texas. He also has a big heart and believes in collaboration over competition. In this episode, we discuss how he got into theatre, the importance of copyrighting your material, lessons learned in the entertainment industry and so much more. He also shares his mindset on how everyone can win if we are more supportive of...

Jiles King is an accomplished theater, television, and film director and producer. In this episode, we talk about taking a chance on yourself to reach your goals in life. Jiles is from Dallas but decided to move to Atlanta to pursue his education. From there, he decided to move to New York to further his education in Film. Putting his faith in God to see his next steps, he eventually moved to Dall...

In this episode, we have joined Deonte Bolden, who is an Award-Winning Atlanta-basedauthor, filmmaker, host,and playwright. We discuss self-doubt, how to encourage ourselves when feeling low, how to stick to the mission that God has for us, and how to be a blessing to other people. Deonte' has several projects which we can all be a support to him. To stay up to date with his projects, be sure to f...

How do you check in on a friend who needs your support? Check out this episode as we feature the stars of Jade and Jaded, Jade Zaroff and Sarah Franco. We talk about how the film came about, how to be a supporting friend, and what it means to take care of yourself while navigating life. These two ladies are the epitome of what friendship looks like. The support these two have for one another is so...

Why do we get so confused about what we want in life? This was not the case for D'Aria Hookfin. As a young child, D'Aria knew that she wanted to be an entrepreneur. She has always been obsessed with business, so it only made sense for her to create her own. In this episode, we talk about a mindset revolving around money, what it takes to start a business, how to navigate a networking event, and ho...

In today's episode, I have my dear friend, Kris Welcome, join me as we discuss what it looks like to chase your dreams when you have a vision for you to succeed. Kris is is the author of The Bad B*tch Bible, producer, creative director, and journalist from Los Angeles. Since he has moved to Los Angeles, he has taken every opportunity to strengthen his network because it's who you know that will ge...

We are in the third week of season 5 and it has been a blast learning more about the film industry. In this episode, we feature the film and media powerhouse, Arian Helm. We spoke about mindset and how to accept every encounter that may come your way. Even though you may feel like you don't have the resources or you may not feel like working that particular day, it is important for us to keep movi...

We have our very first guest of the season, Kory Harden. Kory and I met through The Kickback, and I took kindly of him because he was so creative and had so much to offer to the organization. Kory is a pretty creative person. He is a graphic designer, blogger, producer, writer, and the list continues. In this episode, we talk about persistence in business and how you have to continue to put forth...

Season 5 is here and we are super excited to share some good news with you all. Listen to this episode as we discuss upgrades for this season, last season's self-reflection moments, and what to look forward to when it comes to the What's Good platform. We are thankful for the shares, likes, subscribers, reviews, and support of the platform. It really means a lot to me and it encourages me to conti...

Today folks, we have our last Wild Card Wednesday for season 4. In this episode, Chamonda joins us as we talk about love and what it looks like to choose this feeling no matter what life throws at us. When Chamonda was a child, she always had a love for weddings. As she got older, she created Love, Jones Events centered around wedding coordination and floral decor. As a young girl, she cut out Edd...

First off, I want to say thanks to everyone that has supported the What's Good platform. To all of our old and new listeners of the show, we just want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts. As you ladies and gents know, we always end the season with takeaways from the current season and some learning lessons to apply to our next and upcoming season. We really hope you enjoyed this season....

DuEwa Gordon is the owner of Iscents Candles, which is a plant-based, hand-poured, luxury, coconut, soy wax candle company with all-natural bath and body products. In this episode, we explore more of the business side of how to start a company. If that means watching videos on YouTube, researching answers via Google, and/or reaching out to your community for resources, get it done. A company is no...

Taquicia Titus is an artisan and the owner of Sweet November Co. Sweet November Candle Co. represents relaxation and mindfulness by creating hand-crafted mood-enhancing scented candles. In this episode, we talk about her being a parent to her two kids, how she juggles life, business, and family, and what community means to her. It is important to have a community because there are days where the s...