No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-Employment

I just have one question for you: Are you ready to take the plunge? Into self-employment, that is! It is finally here! My manuscript, “Taking the Plunge into Self-Employment: How to Successfully Prepare to Leave Your Nine-to-Five For Full-Time Self-Employment and Beyond,” is officially available for pre-order! You can pre-order here: https://a.co/d/9SiP21T You can also search for the title directl...

In Today’s Blend , we’re getting into the importance of finding your village! The famous phrase “It takes a village!” doesn’t only refer to raising children. Adults, and specifically, adult self-employed people, need a village as well. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Latasia Cox, and she’s a Brand Storyteller, Strategist, and Owner of Framework Marketing Consulting. You can...

Welcome to season 4 of the No Sugar Added Podcast! A year's break can only bring clarity and better knowledge bombs. Nothing has changed. It's still the same raw conversations about what self-employment really looks like. In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about my new manuscript and the reason I've been MIA for a year. I wrote a book last year! Tune in to learn about "the book I...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about where the hell I’ve been. I'm joined by fellow podcaster and Creative Director at Go Off and Create (GO&C), Cameia Williams. In this episode, we have a raw conversation about the difference between dropping the ball and simply re-prioritizing, and everything in between. There's so much to catch you all up on! Tune in.  Contact The No Sugar Added...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about how to avoid “shiny object syndrome.” Listen, if you’ve been self-employed for over a year, no scratch that, even just a couple of months, you’ve probably experienced shiny object syndrome. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Marsha "Sasha" Ruffin and she’s a Systems & Automation Strategist. In my interview with her, you'...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about how to nurture your clients (if you’re service-based ) or customers (if you’re product-based) through email marketing. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Dahlia Akhaine and she’s a Certified Digital Marketing Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on how to leverage email marketing in your business, the best em...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about “Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business.”  This is the biggest lesson I learned this past year.  In this episode, I share what seasonality looks like in my service-based business, what I learned from not leveraging seasonality last year, and tools & reporting to use to better understand seasonality in your business. Make sure to sign up f...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about why I’ve been on a hiatus and what I’ve learned from this period of my life. The long and short of it is…life has been kicking my ass.  In this episode, I share my personal story of triumph and overcoming imposter syndrome. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod Contact The No Sugar Adde...

In Today’s Blend , the tables have turned! Our host is in the hot seat and being interviewed by the incomparable Cameia Williams—Founder and Creative Director of Go Off and Create—about her self-employment journey. In her interview,  she's sharing everything she has learned—strategies, mistakes, setbacks—all of it!  Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about how you can make sure to thrive in all seasons of your business, so that you don’t miss a beat! Whether you’re a service-based or a product-based business, you’re bound to experience different seasons. Don’t worry though, we’ll be getting into what all of that means. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Jasmine Utterback and she is a startup...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about perfectionism and what it means to be a perfectionist. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “Done is better than perfect” —well done is better than perfect, because perfect never gets done. Perfectionism may seem like a good trait initially, but it's actually extremely dangerous to both your mental health and sanity. Don't worry though, we're joine...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about   identifying when it’s appropriate to pivot in your business. In this episode, our podcast host shares her personal story about a major pivot she made in her business/career—she went from being a solopreneur (aka one-person business) only offering her specific expertise to a full-scale, end-to-end digital marketing agency with 3 contractors. So how did she g...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about knowing when to increase your rates. One of the biggest hurdles you’ll face as someone just starting out in their self-employed journey is figuring out what you need to charge for your products or services. And you know what the next hurdle is? Figuring out when to raise those rates—and yes, it’s inevitable. Don't worry though, we're joined by a ver...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about buying a house while self-employed. There's a unique set of requirements when it comes to buying a house while self-employed, but don't worry though, we’re joined by a very special guest. Her name is Tabitha Hippolyte and she is an Atlanta-based Realtor. In my interview with her, you'll hear her advice on the pre-approval process, working with...

In Today’s Blend , we’re talking about preparing for tax season, where we’ll be filing taxes for the incredibly unprecedented year known as 2020. From pandemic relief programs to drawing unemployment benefits, tackling taxes this season may be triggering a lot more stress than normally. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!  We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Valerie Mondesir,...

In Today's Blend , we’re talking  about how to vibrate higher daily. Self-employment is all about mastering your mindset. We're learning best practices to vibrating higher daily and digging into how to find that balance and stability we so crave. We're also joined by special guest, Ariane Camille, Founder of Emotional Exchange. In my interview with her, you'll hear her secrets...

In Today's Blend , we’re talking about the importance of a discovery call and how to master it.  We're joined by special guest, Cameia Williams, Brand Stylist and the Founder and Creative Director at Go Off & Create (GO&C), a brand design boutique. In my interview with her, you'll hear her best practices for mastering the discovery call. Cameia shares her thoughts on intake...

In Today's Blend , we’re talking about how to overcome the fear of self-promotion. We're joined by a returning podcast guest, Courtenay Graham, she’s a fellow Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur, who’s the Founder of CoCo Made With Love handmade jewelry shop, a fashion & lifestyle blogger, and Photographer. In my interview with her, you'll hear her best practices for overcoming the fe...

In Today's Blend , we’re talking about zeroing in on how to put intentionality to work. Meaning taking action. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode. In this episode, we'll continue to explore what it means to be intentional in your business decisions. We'll cover how to establish a checklist that you can use when deciding to take on a new project, employee, or client. We also define &...

Season 2 is here! In Today's Blend , we’re talking about leading with intention—meaning being intentional in areas of your business and personal life. This is a 2-part episode. In this episode, we’ll be focused on identifying what an "intention" is and we’ll also discuss a framework to gain clarity around your intentions. Make sure to sign up for our email list to get an episode rec...

In  Today’s Blend , we’re digging into how to embrace the process and the mess that comes with pursuing a life of self-employment. We're joined by a very special guest, Quamaine Giles, Visual Artist, Owner of Arts By Quamaine , and Tattoo Apprentice to Miya Bailey of the City of Ink Social Club. In my interview with him, you'll hear his best practices for embracing the journey of entrepr...

In Today’s Blend , we’re digging into the importance of fostering customer loyalty. We're joined by a very special guest, Tenesha McCulloch, the Owner of Angel’s Essence—an all-natural skincare business. In my interview with her, you'll hear her best practices for connecting with your customers on an emotional level, making products that are relevant to your customers, and thanking custo...

In Today's Blend , we're digging into how to resist time-sucks and reclaim your time. In our short and straight to the point episode, we discuss how when you are mindful with your time, you can accomplish more of what's important to you. Tune in to learn 5 things you need to start doing right now to avoid time-sucks,  so that you can be intentional about the 24 hours given to you. M...

In Today's Blend , we're talking about how sometimes on this self-employed journey, you may find yourself in some tough situations, where ultimately you need to find some supplemental income in order to sustain your business and frankly your lifestyle.  We're joined by a very special guest, Portia Hairston,    Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Owner of Sunnydaze Holistic Counselin...

In Today's Blend , we're digging into why the traditional "cut-throat culture" in the workplace—and the job industry as a whole—is cancelled and why entrepreneurs are gaining some serious traction by making collaboration a key growth tactic in their business models. We're joined by a very special guest, Courtenay Graham, Owner of CoCo Made With Love handmade jewelry shop,...