Support is Sexy

Whether you're in a dark period or things are popping right now, there may be moments when your ego tries to slow you down, cause you to play it safe or tries to make you shrink from your greatness. Ego is the enemy. In these moments, work your faith. Faith. Is. Your. Friend. On this episode I offer some inspiration I recently received for ways to work your faith and some ideas for how you can, to...

Don't keep going and going until you hit a brick wall and have to unplug. Make unplugging -- be that stepping away from your "screens" or creating quiet time whenever way that you can -- a part of your routine. Not only will you reduce your stress, you'll give you mind a much needed break from the clutter and the noise.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eh. We all have those moments, those days or even those months when we feel like this, right? Eh. Things may not be in flow, things may be in transition, things may feel like they're completely upside down -- in your business or in your life. It happens to all of us. On this episode of Support is Sexy, I share how a flashback moment to work that I created back in 1994 reminded me to keep going and...

Sometimes we get tense at just the thought of discussing money, much less actually discussing it. On this episode, we're going to talk about money, self-worth, what we're charging and why you should probably charge more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No" is just a part of the process. We know this intellectually, but hearing the word when we're putting ourselves out on a limb, going for what we want, asking for support -- can still sting. But what does "no" really mean? Do we give it more power than it deserves? In this episode, I ask some of these questions, and offer a few of the answers that will help you get over your fear of "no." Learn...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, professional makeup artist Syretta Bell -- who is now the head of the makeup department at Tyler Perry Studios -- talks about surrounding yourself with people who believe in you before you believe in yourself, how to tap into something you naturally do well and just a few of the must-have items in her makeup bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

We can consume FOREVER, right? Taking the courses, watching the videos, listening to the podcasts (thank you)! But at what point do you become a creator? Don't get stuck in the consumer phase -- which can make you feel like you're doing something. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I offer some ideas for how to go from consumer to creator.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kailei Carr, who is an image consultant for executive women and CEO of her own company, The Asbury Group, talks about having the ability to adapt, why she says you shouldn't quit your day job (yet) and how to show up as your best self with confidence and style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How often have you let something slide or told yourself that you're letting it go, only to have it eat at you for the next few days, weeks, however long? If that's you, then it's time to do a check in. On this episode I share a recent unintentional slight that bothered the hell out of me, and how not saying anything to stand up for myself bothered me even more! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

On this episode of Support is Sexy podcast, Cheryl Clements, PieShell Founder and CEO, shares how the influence of her mom inspired her new company and how she provides a unique crowdfunding platform that serves food entrepreneurs. Plus, how to know when it's time to take the leap, how to galvanize your audience around your product and how to get through the trough of sorrow by keeping it all in p...

On this journey of entrepreneurship and creating something new and sexy in your business and life, you will stumble along the way. Some will be small missteps, and some will be spectacular failures. The thing is, you have to keep going. Acknowledge the moment, and know that this, too, shall pass. You can make it through this. You may stumble, but do not stop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

On this episode of the Support the Sexy, Alex Okorojji shares her incredible journey from running the family business to becoming a superstar actress to reinventing herself as an award-winning media personality under the scrutiny of the public eye, and she tells what it means to truly express yourself and come into your "naked consciousness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Too often we get caught up in this phrase, "Make it happen" when it comes to our businesses, and too often we beat ourselves up for not "making something happen" that was completely outside of our control. In this episode I encourage you to set aside the obsession with making it happen and instead do the work, and let it happen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Princess Jenkins -- founder of The Brownstone and an entrepreneur with 30 years in business -- talks about the blessing of youth and blissful ignorance when starting out, how to pursue multiple passions (and back them up with training) and how to be sure you're meeting your customer where she is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

From the very beginning of her life, Monica Phromsavanh has been inspired by the grit and determination of her parents, who escaped civil unrest in Laos and landed in a refugee camp in Argentina. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Monica shares her powerful journey from street vendor to a 4,000 square-foot retail space to CEO/Co-founder of MODABOX. Plus, what she wants every woman to...

As we wrap our series this week on "Why Are You Hiding?" we address the fear many of us harbour about what comes after the success. Instead of living in the moment, or going after the goal with all of our might, we worry about the repeat performance. Here's how to get out of your own head and get out there! [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ, 2016 and "Latin Rhythm" by Sunsearcher, 2009] Learn more about your...

Yes, it's possible: You can, indeed, have a fear of success. It's time for a check in to see if you're holding yourself back from grabbing hold of a goal that's well within reach because you're afraid of what will happen once you've crossed the finish line. It's time to drop that baggage and finish strong! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's talk about the elephant in the room, the one we try to avoid; but we can't get around. Failure. Fear of failure is very real -- for all of us -- and is a reason many of us choose to hide and not play full out when it comes to our dreams. In this episode, we explore some of the symptoms of fear of failure, and I share an exercise you can use to confront that fear by looking at what will happe...

Am I good enough? I don't care how confident and savvy and successful you are, this is a question that creeps into the minds of the best of us. In this episode we talk about ways to counter this negative self talk, and go through an exercise that will help remind you of just how brilliant you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this first episode in our series on "Why Are You Hiding?" -- I talk about the ways you can confront imposter syndrome, which is important to address as it can lead to stress, anxiety and depression, something many of us face far too often as women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're building this fantastic brand, launching products, creating content -- but are you "out there?" Or are you hiding? This is something that we're going to explore in the next few episodes, starting with this one: Why are you hiding? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Arielle Loren -- who is owner of her eponymous marketing and consulting agency -- reminds us to speak our dreams into existence, to be guided by our intuition and to develop self, sex and spirit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maggie Minor is a sculptor, who is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs design their work spaces to support them in every way, and she shares her top tips for designing your creative space on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Give yourself a break. Whether that means walking away from that project for a while, taking the night off for a little Netflix and chill, or whatever else you need to do in order to create some space for your peace of mind. And when you do so, don't beat yourself up. Being in constant "beast mode" isn't what makes you strongest; knowing when to take a break is. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Regina Gwynn -- Co-Founder and CEO of TresseNoire.com -- talks about the value of going corporate first, how to hold your own (and tailor your story) in front of investors, and the power of partnership when it comes to starting your own business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices