Just Start: Get Visible

Have you ever heard about someone who started something and you think to yourself, "well, how in the world did they start that? Speaking of interesting starts... have you ever actually met a gemologist? Here's your virtual chance.  On this episode, we're welcoming Mark Tapper, President & CEO (and gemologist) of Tapper's Fine Jewelry, as he shares the story behind how Tapper's started and how he a...

You should get started, right? Well, yes - but when should you stop? A more important question is... if you decide to stop, what should you take with you? On this final September 2020 episode of Just Start: From Ideas To Action, we engage in a thoughtful and transparent conversation with Marc Baker around starting multiple ventures, the mistakes that he made along the way and the many meaningful r...

Sometimes you start. ... and sometimes you STOP.  But that start sets you up to start again and again and again and make wiser decisions much faster.  This week's episode is a very special one because we dig very deep with Deidra Hogue about her venture in starting one of metro Detroit's first mobile boutiques, The Traveling Pants Company, her venture into a brick and mortar and then her decision...

Imagine that you mustered up the energy and the courage to start a thing of your own and then, after years of pouring in to it, you have to stop.  Sometimes, this happens.  This is what happened to Nic Cober, Esq, but on the other end of that start and that stop is another entrepreneurial endeavor, a host of awards and accomplishments and a much wiser woman who is still making significant impact a...

You can start.  You can stop. You can move on...  ... and learn from it and contribute those skills towards your next thing and NOT feel like a failure.  Let's dig into this notion of starting without regret and also managing those many ideas that keep you quickly moving on to the next thing too fast!

Discomfort.  Just the word alone makes some of us uncomfortable.  Well, what if with 5 quick, simple steps you could take charge of how you felt about the word and give yourself permission to dive into new things? Today is your lucky day. We're going to explore the world of discomfort and dig deep into you owning your next move.  You'll also get your personal invitation to Idea Day , which will ma...

Music moves the world.  Think about it. What has been one of the few things that has continued to unite us throughout this global pandemic? It's been music!  And guess what else music does for us? It inspires us, motivates us and in many instances, it alters our emotions! So, why wouldn't we intentionally use music to influence our actions when want to get headed in the right direction? Let's do t...

Waiting.  We spend a lot of time doing that. And, sometimes, it's necessary to wait for direction, coordinates and plans.  But, what if you're doing more waiting on something that you don't need to wait for? It's no doubt that this  time in our lives can be heavy, but what if you could "self-prescribe" what you need to refresh, recharge and keep going? What a treat to welcome to the Just Start pod...

Have you ever had a scenario where you were just flat out STUCK? ...where you knew you wanted to get something done or solve something and you just couldn't figure out the next step? Design Thinking.... Ever heard of it? Well, it's a thing and a pretty great practice to help you start. But, what is it and how does it work? In the Just Start community, the month of August is all focused on rechargi...

Do you want support? I mean, who doesn't? But, how? How can you garner support when it feels overwhelming, you're trying to figure out so much and you just don't know what you have to offer? This 4th installment of the 4-part podcast series focused on How Do I Really Start  will provide you with the insight that you need to understand how you can give to receive.  Listen. Share - Just Start!

On a scale from 1 to 10, how accountable are you? Have you ever thought to yourself, "how on earth am I really going to get this stuff done".  Guess what - we've all thought that.  But often, the people who actually proceed in getting things done and those that don't have a  not so secret tool - an accountability partner, a person that is quietly (or loudly) nudging them along towards the finish l...

Look around right now. Are you feeling good about your space? Look at your phone. Does it feel organized and you can find things pretty easily and quickly? OR... Do you feel overwhelmed? Is it taking more time than necessary to locate the things that you need the most? Perhaps it's time for us to be honest about our organizational style and take action to get us started and headed in the right dir...

Look at the title of today's episode. Does that give you anxiety? For so many people, we freeze up when we have to do something and we have to consider that it won't be perfect. Is that you? Do you procrastinate and do nothing, since you can't fathom a world where your "stuff" isn't perfect? What if there were another way - where you could actually make some progress and not have to worry about th...

Get out there and meet people.  Well - but how? You truly may be trying to figure out, how do I get  out here and connect with the right people in order to truly get my thing started or to just keep going? Well - this episode is for you! Join me for a conversation with diversity and inclusion expert, Amber Cabral of Cabral Co. as we discuss how to network virtually.  Listen. Share. Take Action. JU...

We all need help, especially when we're starting something new. But, the worst thing to do is secure the wrong resources and end up losing money. Wouldn't you like to know how to secure the right resources? Well, ok then - let's talk about it! This episode welcome's Toni Howard Lowe, Career & Workforce Strategist and we discuss the best ways to save money by selecting the right sources the first t...

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...