Support is Sexy

You know I'm allllll about support around here!  That said, I'm also allllll about giving responsibly. And if the reason you're giving support to someone is so that you can feel like the hero, the rock or whatever other term floats your ego, that's not you giving, that's you being distracted. Let's talk about the difference.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unless you're running a non-profit (which, God bless) you are in the business of making money with your business so you can have an incredible impact in the world. So when money comes your way, it may sometimes be difficult to turn it away -- especially when your mind already starts to think of how you could put it to good use. Think: is this what is best for me and my business right now? Learn mo...

As an entrepreneur and a creative, it is likely that you want to remain open to new opportunities. But beware of opportunities that are shiny, but not well-suited for you and your vision at this time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Distractions. They sure can be sexy. Here's how to recognize them and avoid them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a Message Clarity Coach, Adria DeCorte helps women coaches and heart-centered business owners uncover the marketing message that lights them up and communicates the value in their work so they can serve more people, scale their business, or start a movement. She also teaches them how to recognize if it's their message or their product or service that's not connecting with their audience. Learn...

On this episode of Support is Sexy podcast, Katie Hunt, founder of Tradeshow Bootcamp, shares insider secrets to having a successful trade show appearance, including common mistakes entrepreneurs make, where you should focus (retail vs wholesale) and how to know when to say "no." Plus: Mom guilt. How to deal with it and how to get over it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Meha Agrawal, co-founder of SILK + SONDER, gives us an insider look on what it takes to launch a product, why it's better to "show" than tell, and why you have to obsessed with solving a problem, not just creating a product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four years ago, Naima Beckles and Michele Arrieta started, For Your Birth, a childbirth consultancy and doula agency that's making the journey to motherhood easier for so many, and that supports doulas on their own journey. They also realized the gap in postpartum support for many mothers within often-marginalized groups. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, the pair discuss the beauty...

Whatever you're thinking or dreaming about creating in your business or your life right at this very moment, it all starts with intention. On this episode, I share how intention helped lead me to one of the greatest adventures of my life, and how it continues to guide my steps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kelly Parker Smith started Hello World Paper Co. in 2009 on Etsy by designing hand stamped cards. while she was still a full-time, third-grade teacher. Today, Kelly has sold nearly $1 million dollars on Etsy alone and consults other brands on how to share the same success. What was the key to her success? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kelly shares insider tips to growing your bus...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, attorney Jackie Stoughton of Jade & Oak shares common oversights online entrepreneurs make when it comes to legal advice, what you need to know about GDPR, and how to protect yourself and your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy E. Smith is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker, and personal empowerment expert. Founder of TheJoyJunkie.com, Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-love. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Amy shares how to set healthy boundaries and stand up for yourself without being a ____...

With more than 20 years of media experience, Emmy-award-winning broadcast journalist Katrina Cravy has now started her own company to help entrepreneurs attract the media and train executives to be their best on camera. Her book, On-Air – Insider Secrets to Attract the Media and Get Free Publicity promises to make you think like the media and transform the way you market your business to any audie...

As you continue to grow as an entrepreneur, there are going to be many, many moments where you're faced with the opportunity to really streeeetch and try something that takes you outside of your comfort zone. And if you don't choose to do it, there will be times that you are pushed to do it. Don't fight it, embrace it -- and have faith while you're doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

In today's REWIND, we hear a powerful reminder from Miss Jessie's co-founder and CEO Miko Branch, who was originally episode 223 of the Support is Sexy podcast in May 2017. Miko speaks openly about the suicide of her sister and co-founder, Titi Branch, in 2014, and the importance of getting support as "successful women" who seem to have it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

In today's REWIND, we hear from comedian and actress Kim Coles -- who was originally episode 295 of the Support is Sexy podcast in August 2017. In this episode, Kim speaks openly about going from television superstar to struggling, financially strained actress, and how she bounced back from a deep depression with the help of intentional gratitude.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

In today's REWIND, author and celebrity doula and birthing expert Latham Thomas -- also known as Glow Maven -- reminds all of us, who are pregnant with new ideas and new beginnings the importance of guarding our energy. Heather was originally featured on episode 302 of the Support is Sexy podcast in September 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's REWIND, author and serial entrepreneur Heather Havenwood shares a powerful message she received during a low point in her entrepreneurial journey where she felt stuck: You're not a tree; you can move. Sometimes, we're the only obstacle that hold us back from moving on with our lives after a failure or disappointment. So ask yourself: Are you really stuck? Heather was originally featured...

In today's REWIND, actress-writer-producer-director-mommy-feminist Reagan Gomez not only talks about how survive in Hollywood without anyone else's permission, but the importance of knowing your values and which opportunities should get you on the freeway, and which ones shouldn't. (You'll learn exactly what she means when you hear this episode.) Reagan was originally featured on episode 152 of th...

In today's REWIND, Harlem's Fashion Row Founder Brandice Daniel openly shares what it's like during those early days of entrepreneurship, when you don't know which way to go and you find yourself -- as she did -- walking aimlessly through the aisles of the local Walmart in tears. (Boy, can I relate!) Brandice originally appeared on episode 108 of the Support is Sexy podcast in November 2016. I hop...

In today's REWIND, we learn how to go hard and go home with a powerful message about redefining love with author and relationships coach, Charreah K. Jackson -- who was originally episode 123 of the Support is Sexy podcast in December 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's REWIND, we read between the lines with veteran magazine editor and The Big Life author Ann Shoket about how to embrace your mess, live a big life and be a badass babe. (Yep, it's possible!) Ann was originally episode 244 of the Support is Sexy podcast in June 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's REWIND, we get a powerful message from our guest, blogger and NY Times bestselling author of I'm Judging You, Luvvie Ajayi -- who was originally episode 290 of the Support is Sexy podcast in August 2017. In this episode Luvvie shares the power of vision and persistence, and why you win by being your true self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's REWIND, we get a powerful message from our guest, brand strategist and professional speaker Michelle Villalobos-- who was originally episode 321 of the Support is Sexy podcast in November 2017. Michelle shares how the right mentor may completely change your life and the important distinction between your anchors and your engines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

In today's REWIND, we get a powerful message from our guest, award-winning actress and media personality Alex Okoroji -- who was originally episode 321 of the Support is Sexy podcast in October 2017. Alex talks about the power of getting naked, consistently reinventing yourself and going your own way despite the expectations of others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...