Support is Sexy

Trust me, I get it: You're an entrepreneur, and you're sensitive about your shit! You have to be protective of your baby -- your business. This doesn't mean that you hold it precious and refuse to take feedback or even criticism. On this episode, we talk about ways to take care of your baby and make sure that it's in an environment that will nurture it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Shannon Klingman, CEO and inventor of Lume deodorant talks about being a determined problem solver, the road to becoming an inventor and patenting your idea, and how important is to tell your story authentically and trust your gut as you build your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kwayera Archer -- founder and former CEO of Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy and an international speaker, who empowers successful women to embrace balance in their lives -- talks about the importance of planting the seed for your idea with the right crowd, building your tribe, getting support for your vision and why the road to success does not have to...

On this episode fo Support is Sexy, Allyson Scrutchen, CEO of Forward Planning, LLC -- a full service consulting company, that hosted events for as many as 23,000 people -- shares lessons from her book, How to Be an Entrepreneur 101, what you need to do before you quit your job, why you can't share your big dreams with small minded people and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I encourage you to do a check in, and see if there are places where you're being tight, strangling the possibilities and holding on to resistance as though it's a security blanket when, really, it could be suffocating you. It's time to release and let it flow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm super excited to announce that we're going to answer those questions and more at the upcoming SUPPORT IS SEXY VISION BOARD PARTY in Atlanta on Monday, February 19th at Industrious Atlanta Buckhead from 10am - 5pm EST. Creating a vision board is about so much more than pasting a few cute images on a poster board. It's about getting centered, asking yourself provocative questions and releasing b...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Cheryl Polote-Williamson powerfully shares her journey of self discovery, and the importance of giving yourself a second chance, knowing that you can move beyond your poor decisions, and having the courage to take your dreams off hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Milana Leshinsky of the Simplicity Circle talks about hitting a million dollars in her business and having panic attacks, having the courage to walk away from what everyone else says is "successful," learning to keep it simple and deciding that she'd rather be fulfilled, not just busy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

It just would not be the same without you! I begin every episode of the Support is Sexy podcast this way, and I truly mean it when I say it: This podcast would not be the same without you, this incredible experience would not be the same without you, and in this episode I share just how grateful I am for every listener, every guest who said yes, and every bit of support we continue to receive alon...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I speak about vision, and the tendency for many of us to dismiss opportunities that come along that could be there to take us closer to our vision just because they don't look what we thought, imagined, hoped, envisioned. Don't dismiss an opportunity that's not part of your vision when it could be a vehicle that there to take you that much closer. He...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Erica Mandy -- who worked her way up through the television industry as a reporter and left her position at CBS Los Angeles to launch her new venture, TheNewsWorthy.com -- talks about connecting the dots in your journey in order to determine your next step, how to look at pain points of your audience and serve them in a new way, and how she hopes to...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, chef Tokunbo Koiki of Tokunbo's Kitchen talks about the light-bulb moment she realized she was a great cook – and that she could possibly create a business out of this skill, how she evolved from a street food vendor to a buzzed-about supper club, how she survived the hard times that almost made her want to quit everything and how she created a dinin...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, entrepreneur Stephanie Rance -- who is the co-founder of the now-16-year-old Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival -- talks about jumping in feet first (for better or worse), how to overcome massive disappointments, and why the universe throws you curve balls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karen Hunter is no stranger to entrepreneurship. She watched her father work seven days a week -- even on holidays -- at the corner store he owned in Newark, New Jersey, showing her along how business was handled. Karen was hooked, and wanted to be a part of the business when she got older. But her father said no.   This drove Karen toward entrepreneurship even more. And today, she is building a l...

When's the last time you negotiated and asked for a salary or fee so big it terrified you? If never, then it's time for you to STRETCH! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share an important lesson that actress Ellen Pompeo, super producer Shonda Rhimes and a woman I barely knew taught me about knowing your worth as a woman and asking for (and getting!) what you want. Learn more abou...

On episode 389 I shared how the creation and launch of GirlonPodcast.com -- my new booking service for women who want to be guests on podcast -- really felt like a moment when inspiration combined perfectly with my years of experience in media and most recently as a podcaster. What I didn't share were ideas for how you might be able to find that combination as well. My bad! On this episode, I hope...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ophira Edut of the AstroTwins gives us insight about discovering your passion, creating a business that is of service and operating on a generosity model. Plus, how astrology helps us better understand, communicate and connect in our businesses and in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, playwright/producer Trey Anthony talks about getting over people pleasing, getting support when you need it,  saying yes -- even when outside of your comfort zone and turning your mess into your message -- and potentially into your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Support is Sexy, DigitalUndivided CEO Kathryn Finney talks about dispelling the myths about Black and Latina technology founders, what DigitalUndivided is doing to make a BIG difference in the industry and why she says getting an investor for your startup is NOT ideal. (Apply now for the BIG Incubator, if you're a tech founder who needs support with your vision! Go to digitalund...

Whether you're pivoting, reinventing, just starting or not sure at all which way you want to go when it comes to entrepreneurship, I think this episode -- which details the evolution of GirlonPodcast.com -- will be a motivator for you. On this episode, I share how to recognize -- and make power moves when -- you have the perfect combination of your experience and your inspiration. Learn more about...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jenn Scalia -- who is a marketing expert and visibility strategist -- talks about starting your business in the midst of the tough times, how being stuck in your "story" caps your income possibility, the value of what she calls "mindset-infused marketing" and how, after struggling and making no money her first year in business, she went from zero to...

Kristina Jones, co-founder of the award winning service -- Court Buddy --which recently raised $1 million in funding, talks about tapping into your customer's pain point, taking inspired action, putting one foot in front of the other and being unafraid to learn along the way. Plus the advantages of being a Black woman in tech, the value of entering startup competitions (even if you don't win) and...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Nicole Holland -- who is host of Business Building Rockstars podcast, creator of Interviews that Convert and a master coach and marketing strategist -- shares the importance of being aligned with who you are and what you really want, how to combat those "upper limit" challenges and the importance of living the question and giving yourself plenty of s...

Ariel Belgrave is the founder of Gym Hooky -- a wellness company that teaches busy women how to live their happiest, healthiest lives without going to the gym. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ariel shares smart fitness and career tips, including how to take ownership of your career, why you should always welcome feedback, the value of being coachable and three easy tips for skippin...

What can I learn from this moment? During the tough times,this isn't always an easy question for us to ask ourselves, especially when we're in the thick of it. It's sometimes easier to spiral into those disempowering questions, such as "why me?" On this episode, I'm sharing a lesson I learned to help you take back your power, become the victor rather than the victim, and keep it all in perspective...