Support is Sexy

Essence magazine Relationships Editor Charreah Jackson – who's also founder of Bossbride.com -- drops so many gems in this episode it was difficult to choose just one for today's Support is Sexy Rewind. But the one that had far-reaching resonance with me was: "Don't let the ending the fine the story..." For me this is so applicable not only to our relationships, but also to failures we experience...

On today's Support is Sexy Rewind, we feature media maven Kierna Mayo. Kierna, talks to us about the importance of realizing there's a time for the light and there's a time the lab. Keirna's wisdom comes as a great reminder of knowing when it's time to sit down and be humble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we revisit words of wisdom from fitness expert and Intensati founder Patricia Moreno on the importance of living the question. This was a life-changing nugget of wisdom with me, so I'm excited to present it to you in today's Support is Sexy Rewind! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time to get real: Why NOT today? What's the real reason you're holding yourself back from moving forward with your dream? Can today be the day that you take the first step? I believe you can, and in this episode we talk about why you MUST! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't be held back by the magical day that you believe you'll become an "expert." You are an expert of your own experiences. How can you apply your experiences to your dream -- even if that dream is in a completely different field? You take your experiences with you no matter what your next move is. How can you package that, maximize that and let it support you in your journey? In this episode, I...

Are you sitting around and waiting for everything to be "perfect" before you feel confident enough to put that dream in motion or give it a try? On this episode we talk about how perfection is confining and the confidence for comes after the accomplishment. And to accomplish, you have to be in action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You're new at this. That's nothing to be ashamed of. Because EVERY master was once a novice. What made them a master is that they weren't afraid to not know or to not try. The first step in becoming a master IS to take the first step and begin. Here's how fear of being a novice can and will hold you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you afraid to try? No, seriously -- when you're honest with yourself, is the only thing that's holding you back your willingness to try and to not know EXACTLY what you're doing? If so, embrace the beauty of experimentation. There is learning in action. Time to BE in action! This episode will be your jumpstart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we wrap our five-part series on creating your unforgettable brand story, I'm so excited to share with you this FREE COURSE I created just for you on "How to Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story!" In it, I go into more depth about the tips and advice that I offered in our podcast episodes and really deep dive into the process that I actually use when working with clients on creating their brand...

In part four of our series on how to "Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story," I share the key ingredients of a great story, which is very much like a fantastic meal. On this episode we discuss how the appetizer, the meal, the dessert and the cherry on top all come together to help you create your delicious brand story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we continue our series this week on how to "Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story," we chat on this episode of the podcast about simple-yet-provocative questions you can ask yourself and consider as you shape your vision and craft your brand story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we continue our series this week on how to "Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story," we chat on this episode of the podcast about the different stages you may be in as part of your journey as an entrepreneur or career woman, and how having a clear sense of your brand story can support you in navigating that journey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we're going to do a special series on how to "Create Your Unforgettable Brand Story." On this episode, we chat about what a brand story actually is, and why you need one -- whether you're an entrepreneur or a career woman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I outline four primary reasons too many of us get stuck being who we're "supposed" to be rather than who we're MEANT to be. My hope is that you either recognize these patterns in your own life and decide that now is the time to pivot, or you are at least more conscious of this possibility that you may be living out the expectations of others rather t...

"What has entrepreneurship taught you about yourself as a woman?" It's one of the cornerstone questions that I ask each guest of the Support is Sexy podcast. The answers range from inspiring to surprising, but always intriguing. Lately, perhaps because we've now been in this podcasting journey together for a year, I've begun to ask myself some of the questions that I pose to my guests. And when I...

Rebecca Gordon was 24 years old when she quit her day job and decided to become a full-time entrepreneur in the astrology space, but the New York native has always had an entrepreneur mindset and a love of astronomy. Still, it wasn't until a mentor pointedly asked her what she wanted out of life that Rebecca had the courage to even admit that she wanted to pursue her true passion -- astrology -- a...

It bears repeating: You. Deserve. Support. It's neither cute nor necessary for you to be the martyr, always play the hero, or live in struggle-dom alone while support is available for you in abundance and in many forms if you'd just invite it in. And on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I invite YOU into a space that is all about support and providing you with connections, resources, ad...

Faven Ressom's family is Eritrean, and at age seven, she came to Atlanta from Ethiopia. Though surrounded by family, Faven felt like she was on her own, like she never really belonged because of the struggle to balance her own culture with American culture. Her escape at that time? Books. As she got older, Faven's determination led her to commit to creating inclusive environments where people felt...

How often do you get right to the edge of launching that new product, service or idea that you've been thinking about forever, but then you pull back because it's not perfect enough, big enough, ____ enough yet? How often do you want more, more more, before you even know if -- at its core -- what you're offering is something that your audience or customer wants? How often have you used: "It's not...

When Juliet Hall decided that she was tired of people telling her what to do, that was it -- she knew it was time to become an entrepreneur. But the South Carolina native didn't just jump up and quit her job, she planned her transition thoughtfully (for two years!), and suggests other career women do the same to prepare themselves for the moment when they do finally take the leap. On this episode...

Deena Baikowitz comes from a long line of women who were entrepreneurs, so the idea of owning her own business felt natural for her. But growing up, Deena felt insecure about her petite stature of just under five feet -- except when she was on stage performing in dance and theater groups and bringing joy to the audience. Today, as co-founder and Chief Networking Officer of the Fireball Network, De...

Karen Young was an adventurous trouble maker -- in a good way -- and clear from an early age that she'd be an entrepreneur, even if didn't know exactly what that was at the time. She always knew that she could be anything she wanted, and part of the reason for this was because of the important lesson her grandmother taught her about perseverance. This lesson is something the Guyana native had to c...

Your  journey, for sure, will include ups and downs, twists and turns, highs and lows, hallelujah moments and moments of heartbreak. This is life, and this is entrepreneurship. Your job -- your mission -- keep going. Stay on the path, remain committed to your dreams, and know that the Universe will meet you halfway.   DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or...

Terra Winston realized very early on the importance of a great education thanks to the emphasis of her parents, who grew up in the segregated south, and who modeled persistence and tenacity for her. The New Jersey native followed suit and says she was became the good girl who always got good grades and did everything right. But while pursuing her MBA at Stanford University, Terra struggled to dete...

I've spoken quite a bit recently about being more intentional about my own self care, and encouraging you to be more intentional about yours. Of course, there's proper diet, regular exercise and healthy environments that all play into that, but there's also the important factor of your support network. Not just friends, family and colleagues, but fellow entrepreneurs who support your kind of crazy...