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Money, Money, Money! Resources, Resources, Resources! Right now, they're needed more than ever. But, how can you get more and are you ready for it? One of the ways to get more money, more resources, more publicity and to test how well you can truly talk about yourself and your business is to lock into a pitch competition.  But, how can you be sure you're ready? That's what today's episode is all a...

Did you know that STUFF takes up and affects your energy? Well, take a look around. Is that STUFF in your office or your bedroom or like everywhere in your house distracting you and keeping you from being creative and starting the things that you want to do? Well, worry no more. I'm so excited to welcome on to the show Eryn Donaldson, owner of The Model Home who'll not only share how she started,...

Born? Bred? Shaped? Changed? There are a lot of arguments that support how someone becomes a starter, a doer, a disruptor or an entrepreneur, but one thing is for sure, Chanel Christoff Davis has known that for as long as she can remember, she has been entrepreneurial.  While even she couldn't have predicted her start, she did take full advantage of a life changing opportunity that planted the see...

Are you missing your service providers? Are you missing those individuals who impact you with their individual gifts? Well, if you won't say it, I will - I MISS THEM. Listen to these two closing conversations with Tiffany Newton of Newton Style Me and Jonathan D. Parks, a Meyers - Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI®) and STRONG Interest Inventory® Certified Practitioner who'll share how they are pivotin...

Operating a business takes passion, courage and a fair amount of risk, but adding a product on top of that can be an even bigger challenge.  So, what happens when a pandemic hits and makes things even more challenging? Let's hear from 3 entrepreneurs who have physical products and in some cases, locations - and how they're managing through the pandemic. 

We're in different times, which call for different actions. Let me guess - you're feeling conflicted. Should I start something else? Should I pause for a second? Should I save every penny that I have for a moment?  The answer is "maybe yes to everything or maybe no to everything". This special edition episode will feature not 1, not 2, not 3 and not even 4 individuals, but actually 8. This episode...

Take a moment and stop working to look around. Are you inspired or is your current environment bringing you down? It's amazing how much our surroundings weigh on us. They shape us, change us and impact us in deep ways.  That's why this week's episode is so important. While you're thinking of starting something new, embarking on a new venture or even just picking up a new habit, you have to factor...

This week's episode is life changing. The topics discussed, ideas explored and honesty shared was incredible. If you're trying to figure out your next move, re-discover your inner greatness and/or determine how to silence the inner (and outward) critics, this one is for you.  What an awesome opportunity to have a transparent, open and quote able filled conversation with Denise Hamilton of Watch He...

Even if you haven't actually put on makeup in a while, knowing how to do it right is really helpful. And, what better time to learn something new than when you have a bit more time to actually learn it. Also, having some key go-to makeup techniques under your belt  can help you completely reinvent yourself. If you know that in your very near future, you'd like to start something new, embrace a new...

In this special edition of Just Start: From Ideas To Action, we're taking care of ourselves.  I know that so many of us are struggling with anxiety, fear and even loss.  In this very delicate and sensitive time, I'd like to ensure that you're tooled with some resources to reset, release and continue on your path.  While starting the things that you want to do is what we are here to encourage you t...

Do you find that you never have the time to get things done?  Do you find that when you try to work from home, you keep getting distracted by the family, the dog or just general home "duties"? Do you find yourself trying to catch up all of the time, plan things in the moment or rushing to think about what you should be doing next?  Planning a personal retreat for yourself might help you to take yo...

Everything feels REALLY GOOD when it's going right, but what do you do when things start to go off plan? The reality is that nothing will ever go 100% to plan,(especially when you're first starting) so let's just work on adapting and being flexible for when they DO go wrong.  We had a wonderful conversation with Radiah Rhodes, CEO of Evok Life about how she got started, some mistakes that she made...

February is here. And, that means that many of our  resolutions  that had anything to do with physical fitness have had us falling off the wagon. But what if we restructure our approach to fitness differently, by not just going after the typical things like losing weight? What if we instead made our fitness goals work for us and more importantly considered how those goals will helps us in business...

When you have an idea brewing, your mind may race in a million different places to figure out how I talk about my thing, get my thing highlighted or figure out what to do next. But, let's be honest. When do we ask ourselves the important foundational questions that are necessary to almost audit our paths? Before we create a logo, make at tag line, decide which colors we want to be associated or ev...

Do you have a logo? How are you getting the word out? What's your tagline? There are so many thoughts and to-do's that come to mind when we want to get the word out about the things that we're starting. And, usually they are exciting, awesome thoughts that we want to quickly share with the world. In a recent conversation with Amanda Miller Littlejohn , founder of Package Your Genius , we engage in...

The Law. Those two simple words will make even the most confident person shudder just a little.  And if you add on the complications of business to this mix, it can cause even more fear and anxiety.  Having a solid handle on legal foundations for your business will save you energy, time and money! In a recent conversation with Shavon Smith , founder of The SJS Law Firm , we discuss the ins and out...

We often spend a lot of time worrying about starting because of our fears. And wile, it is normal to have fears, apprehensions and hesitations, we must ask ourselves, "how can we structure our lives and new ventures in a way that sets us up for success".  Having a solid lack of structure often induces anxiety and fear because we don't have a plan for what to do next.  In a recent conversation with...

Remember those tasks and commitments that you had back in 2019? Well, guess what - those are coming back again. A new year doesn't magically erase your commitments, which is why in order to truly have the time, energy and organization to do the things that you want to do, you've gotta have pre-planned days for things.  Tune in to get recommendations on how you schedule your week and even get acces...

There are 20 days left in 2019. Maybe you're starting to think about how you're going to level up, switch some things around or completely change directions for 2020. But before you think too hard, let's first pause and reflect on a few things.  How did the year REALLY go?  Did you have the right people in your life? Do you have unnecessary things that are getting in your way of growth? Do you rea...

We're all trying to work miracles with the little bit of time that we have. And, when you've decided that you want to start something new, you'll quickly start to wonder, "but, when will I find the time for that?" On this episode of Just Start: From Ideas To Action we will dig into  The Side Hustle Balance with Ericka Boone to learn how to continue with your 9 to 5 and also start your dream projec...

Isn't it the absolute worst when you know there is something you want to do or you want something to look a certain way or evoke a certain feeling, but you can't quite put your finger on what that is? On this episode of Just Start: From Ideas To Action, we will dig into  Getting Out Of A Creative Rut with Andrea Williams.  In a recent conversation with Andrea , owner/designer of Paisley Paper Co....

Sweating. Shaking. Nervousness. Scattered.  Maybe you're thinking that you're crazy or that you don't have it together or that you just can't get it right. Or maybe - just maybe - anxiety is trying to take over and ruin your greatness. In this episode of Just Start: From Ideas To Action, I take a deep dive into my own personal journey with anxiety, share the intimate journey of how I discovered my...

If starting a project, side hustle or business isn't hard enough, when you start to think about when you need to ask for help and how overwhelming that can be, it sometimes just stops you in your tracks and makes you want to not start at all. On this episode of Just Start: From Ideas To Action we will dig into Asking For Help, right way! In a recent conversation with Alechia Reese , Chief Brand St...

Even with all of the benefits and excitement around starting a thing of your own, sometimes we can be our biggest culprit by letting the negative self talk and imposter syndrome keep us from starting the things that we really want to do. In this episode, we will dig into the power of Getting Out Of Your Own Head with Jessie Hayes, founder of Skinphorea Facial Bar.

While there are thousands of people who start businesses across the country every year, there are lots of other people who sit on the sidelines wishing for their dreams to come true. But why? Why do some people make a leap and others just want and wish? Well, there are lots of people that stall out because of fear, financial commitments and family obligations. But, what if all people needed to  Ju...