Go Be Great with Coach Karena

In this episode, I am talking about aligning your beliefs with your goals.   The first step in creating goals that are aligned with your internal beliefs is identifying what those beliefs are. Many of us have hidden beliefs that we're unaware of, which can sabotage our efforts to achieve our goals.  For example, if you believe you're not good enough or don't deserve success, these belief...

More about Dalene Higgins, CEO of Elevate Finances, LLC. Hi, I’m Dalene. I started Elevate Finances to help busy women get organized with their finances. During this busy time of life, working hard at your career, raising kids, working to keep things afloat at home, and all the demands on your time, you probably don’t have the time to devote to your finances. Your bills are getting paid. You’re no...

Lots of times, people say outside forces are hindering them from being successful.  I call FOUL!  Why?  Because while yes, some external factors exist that attempt to hold us back...we are usually our own hindrance.  And it begins with our thinking.   This is an in-your-face, no holds barred episode.  I'm talking about the negative thinking that you're creating as you...

More about and from Lane: Aloha, my name is Lane! “The true meaning of wealth is having the freedom to do what you want, when you want, and with whom you want. Building cash flow via real estate is the simple part. The difficult part occurs after you are free financially to find your calling and  fulfillment . But that’s a great problem to have ;)” excerpt from  “The One Thing That...

Join Business Besties: Karena Calhoun, Expert Life Strategist, and Dalene Higgins, Financial Coach, ahead of National Financial Awareness Day. Karena and Dalene will be bringing valuable nuggets on mindset and money and what could possibly be holding you back from living the life that you desire and deserve. Be sure to bring your notebook and your journal, and let's dive in!

About Marquetta "Q" Finley Marquetta Finley is a former nonprofit executive and has spent more than twenty-five years as a professional in the not-for-profit and nonprofit industry. Marquetta is currently President/CEO and Co-Founder of  Xtraordinary Business Consulting LLC, where she has the wonderful opportunity to pour out her passion for helping nonprofits and small businesses a...

Brandon Leibowitz of SEO Optimizers brought key elements to the show today surrounding SEO, the dark web, how long it should take, and other valuable insights.   The main vital takeaway here is that when it comes to SEO timeframes - It really depends on the business, it depends on the competitors, and it depends on what you're trying to rank for. If you have a highly competitive keyword,...

What is IBC? A working definition: Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) is a rare and very aggressive disease in which cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This type of breast cancer is called “inflammatory” because the breast often looks swollen and red, or “inflamed”.info@marthavandam.com (to contact me) To learn more about IBC visit the websites below: www.theibcnetwork.org&n...

In this extremely insightful interview, I am speaking with Phil Johnson of Master of Business Leadership Inc., headquartered in Ontario, Canada.   Phil brought to light the methodology around emotional intelligence and why we need it in the world today, specifically in the business building arena.    It was truly an honor to speak with Phil, and I'm excited to share this interview w...

Let's pull apart some key struggles that keep us from really dialing into this trifecta that's absolutely necessary for our lives.  So I want to give you five common terms we use, but I want to put language to it that will help you identify if this is you.  Because the bottom line is this...I can tell you all day that you can get over FEAR OF SUCCESS OR FAILURE; you can get over NOT KNOW...

More about Terry Tucker: I have reinvented myself frequently over my professional career. After I graduated from college at The Citadel (where I played NCAA Division I basketball), I was employed in the Marketing Department at the corporate headquarters of Wendy’s International in Dublin, Ohio. From there, I worked in hospital administration for Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Afte...

Why do I do what I do: Poll:  WHAT STOPS YOU FROM REACHING YOUR GOAL? 308 people landed on that poll 67% said DOUBT 17% FEAR 16% MAKING EXCUSES What happens when you don't see your purpose clearly, cast your vision accurately, or create goals that are aligned?   You get frustrated because you can't hit a target you can't see. If you've ever felt this way, then keep reading. YOU CAN’T HIT...

Meet Your Next Top Keynote Speaker - Shemekka Ebony - Author and Coach Shemekka Ebony Stewart-Isaacs, MS, is an activist for community, women, and children's rights. Shemekka Ebony Stewart Isaacs, MS , is the founder of BlackGirlMagic. Market , co-founder of IAmBrilliant. Org., PLEInstitute.org, and the CROWNCampaign. Org. Shemekka Ebony , recently featured in New York Times Magazine 2021 Money Ed...

Shalamar Parrish is an Author, Clothing Designer, and Foster Care Advocate.  She wrote a book called Leading Lady loosely based on her life in foster care. Her clothing line is called 2Dayz Woman. She created it for the Past, Present, and Predestined Woman. In hopes to uplift them. They wear a brand that truly represents them. 2Dayz Woman is beautiful, educated, motivated, dedicated, and opin...

More about Jelisa Dallas : I help kingdom business women 👩🏾‍💼 Go Brave & amplify their brand and business story 📝 to connect with their ideal clients 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 and secure sales 🧾✨Faith ✝️& Inclusive Leadership 🫱🏾‍🫲🏽 Coach ✨Copywriter  Do you have a story to tell yet struggle with how to incorporate it in your business strategy? Well look no further, I’ve developed a surefir...

Let me begin with this declaration: Opportunity is Not Random - we talked about this in a previous episode and I want to really drill this in because we need to get out of this idea that opportunity is random.  Statements like:  I just happened to come across something...some random person... etc.  No...the opportunities that you prepare for are not random.  The abundance that'...

Creating POWER Goals To Achieve Your Greatness You know you want more out of life, but you're not sure how to get there. Setting and achieving goals is one of the most important things you can do for your personal growth, but it's not always easy. This worksheet will help you create a roadmap to achieve the greatness you deserve. With S.M.A.R.T. goals set both long term and short term, you'll be a...

The Lord has told you what is good.  He told you what he wants from you: Do what is right to other people.  Love being kind to each other. And live humbly, trusting your God. (Micah 6:8) Are you interested in Proactive HEALth of the Mind, Body, Heart, and Soul?  Having all four in balance is key to maximizing the life God has planned for you.  Sharing the love and word of Jesus...

How to Be Ready for Opportunity  Do you know someone who seems to get all the best deals and opportunities? Maybe they always seem to be ready to buy that stock, go on that vacation, or take that job offer? It’s honestly not a trick, and it’s not magic. And your friend is not better than you. Most likely they’re just prepared. The truth is, an opportunity is always around you, and it will alw...

So, I've had the same LinkedIn Banner proudly swaying in the wind for the last few weeks. I've seen tons of other amazing LinkedIn Banners and I've sat in on webinars where the consensus seems to be: Follow a certain design type for your banner.   Well...let me tell you. I've thought about it for extended periods of time and I've thought about it some more.   I couldn't seem to get my mi...

I have a quick question.  If Your Goals Aren't SMART…then are they DUMB? Now listen I am not trying to be crass there but it's a legitimate question and I'll tell you a little later about what I mean by DUMB...and it's not what you think.  So hang in there with me.   As you know, setting goals is the key to success in any area of life.  But not all goals are created equal....

We all have a core authentic self, which is the person we are deep down inside. This is the person that we truly are, without any masks or pretenses. Our authentic self is who we are when we are alone and no one is watching. It is the part of us that is honest, vulnerable, and real. Unfortunately, many of us do not feel comfortable with our authentic selves. We may feel like we have to put on a pe...

Do you sometimes feel like you put on a persona when you're around other people? That's totally natural - but it's important to find ways to connect with your authentic self too. In this video, I talk about how to find and express your authentic core self, and why it's so important. In today's episode, we are going to do a very deep dive into this not-so-great phenomenon and I want to say beforeha...

Recently , I've been on a quest to learn more about networking.  Something that I have adamantly ran from and absolutely hated.  Truth be told...I did not understand it.  I'm making it my business to understand now.  Networking is one of the most important things you can do for your business, but it's also one of the most intimidating.  It's hard to know where to start and...

There's a popular saying that goes, " fake it until you make it. " And while this phrase is often used in a positive light, there's actually a lot of harm that can come from faking it until you make it.  The purpose of this phrase is to encourage people to act confident even if they don't feel confident. The thinking is that by pretending to be confident, you'll eventually become confident.&n...