Support is Sexy

In this episode of Support is Sexy , super stylish TV Style and Entertainment Correspondent Sydney Sadick joins Elayne to talk about how to style your own life, aim high, and be confident in any situation! Sydney reveals her experience of trusting her gut and making huge career moves in the fashion industry, including how an encounter with Rihanna helped to kick start her journalism career, in thi...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Ettitude Co-Founders Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey give loads of practical business advice and share the story of how they became business partners from across the globe and scaled their amazing brand. They share what is necessary for a successful business partnership and how that can apply to all areas of your life. Learn how Phoebe, Kat, and Ettitude are handling and...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , hear about Stephanie Morimoto's journey to becoming the CEO of Asutra and entering into a business partnership with tennis superstar Venus William. Whether you're starting, growing, selling, or buying a business, there are amazing lessons for any entrepreneur, like how to raise your own self-awareness and build your brand's story, in this episode of Support is...

Today's guest on Support is Sexy, Kara Goldin, is Founder and CEO of $150 million beverage company hint. Kara joins Elayne to explain how she built her business and the hint brand, including hint's recent product expansion. Kara shares practical tips on getting your products into stores, knowing when to say no, and finding a perfect business partner. Hear all this along with stories from Kara's ne...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Chantal Pierrat and Elayne explore the intersection where your passion can be upheld by your financial success. Chantal, CEO of Emerging Women, shares what she has learned in building her global platform including how conscious leadership is a sustainable business model, new ways for entrepreneurs to approach changes, and the benefits of creating some disruptio...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , learn about what it's like to sell your company to a huge company, like Amazon, from Founder of Partpic Jewel Burks Solomon. Now Head of Google for Startups in the US and Manager Partner at Collab Capital, Jewel shares her story from counting dollar bills from her family's business to developing her own product and business to now providing capital and support...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Liz Bohannon founder of Sseko goes deep into how to set up a mission-driven business with global impact. Liz encourages us to choose proximity, empathy, and listening to do better in our businesses and our communities as she shares the impact that Sseko has had on women worldwide in providing opportunities, empowerment, and access. Listen for great reminders of...

In this episode of Support is Sexy hear about Founder of EPIC at Sales Laura Wright's journey to building her "unshakeable" business and learn how you can too! "Sales ninja" Laura gives her Five Steps of Sales along with other advice for how women can step into their sales mastery. Laura explains why sales aren't sleazy and how both income and impact can be non-negotiable in this episode of Suppor...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Kirsty Verity -- CEO of REAL Coaching who has sold $17 million of product on Amazon and coached 1000+ Amazon sellers on how to set up their businesses -- gives tons of in-depth details and how-to's. Listen to see if you have what it takes to be an Amazon seller-- it might not be as high of a hurdle as you'd think! Kirsty has been able to fuel the lifestyle she...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Tiffany Dufu gives incredible advice from her experience in starting and building her company, The Cru. Tiffany, an inspiration for any woman looking to make a difference in the world, discusses aspects of her business from inception to present, the importance of intentionality, accountability, and commitment, and what prompted her to raise a million dollars fo...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Elayne reconnects with Angela Mader, creator of Fitbook ® and Fitlosophy and founder of Type A: Branding and Consulting, to talk about not only what it takes to build a company and brand from the ground up but also the process of selling that company. Our host and Angela discuss both the interesting nitty gritty details of exiting your business as well as the l...

Join Van Jones, John Legend, Alicia Garza, Jessie Williams and, yep, author and Support is Sexy podcast host Elayne Fluker at INBOUND 2020 ! The annual marketing event is hosted by HubSpot and is traditionally a three day, in-person conference that gathers business professionals from almost every industry and includes inspiring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, interactive activities, Last year...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Elayne is joined by Jumoke Dada, Founder of Tech Women Network and the HUE Tech Summit for women of color in the technology industry. Dada shares the inspiration behind the systems of support she has created for women in tech fields along with strategies to finding your path to fulfillment by leveraging your knowledge and desires. Hear how Dada is opening up do...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Carol Cox of Speaking Your Brand teaches about having clarity, conviction, and confidence in our voices and stories. You have what it takes to be a thought leader! Learn how to develop your thought leadership platform, evolve your brand during turbulent times, and tap into your storytelling power on this episode of Support is Sexy .    Elayne Fluker Elayne Fluk...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , hear the ups and downs of Nadia Lopez's journey. An inspiring educator of Brooklyn who "opened a school to close a prison," Nadia speaks about her experiences with both the limelight and the day-to-day reality of running her school. She emphasizes the absolute necessity of self-care in the face of intense pressure and stress in this episode of Support is Sexy ....

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Peachy Lyfe CEO Sherwin Clemons shares her substantial knowledge in running a successful business in the service industry. She opens up about the turning point that brought clarity to her journey to fully embracing entrepreneurship, her rich family history and how those values translate to her business, as well as her methods of coping with the difficulties of...

Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon of The Village Market ATL shares it all, from the inspiration of her entrepreneurial grandmother and Mississippian roots to the current "amazingness" of her work in amplifying Black businesses and making an economic impact. Dr. Hallmon emphasizes the power of non-competitive spaces for Black entrepreneurs and the "camaraderie of excellence." Do not miss these gems of business...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , learn about Mary Hyatt's Five Stages for Intuitive Living: Acknowledge, Aware, Anchor, Align, Alive. In these times of pandemic and social crises, it is now more important than ever to listen to and apply Mary's insights on self-examination, compassion, and courage in order to move beyond stress, exhaustion, and coping through life. Move towards radical healing...

In this episode of Support is Sexy , Dr. Traci Baxley teaches her philosophy of social justice parenting. Whether you have children or not, you can practice these pillars, or ROCKS: Reflecting, Open dialogue, Compassion, Kindness, and Social engagement. Dr. Baxley gives strategies to engage in difficult conversations with your children, have compassion for yourself, and live an everyday life of ac...

We all know that image plays a role in how people perceive us, whether we want to admit it or not. But stylist Morgan Wider — who is also author of the new memoir / style guide,  The Worthy Wardrobe , says that your image and your wardrobe come second to your mindset when it comes to stepping into your power as a woman. Morgan says her work isn't just about putting together pretty outfits, she "di...

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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.   Today, Karen is the creator of Oui Shave, a women's shaving and beauty brand that is disrupting the beauty industry. On this throwback episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Karen shares how to overcome public failures,...

Are you trying to figure out what your work-life looks like post-pandemic? Are you sensing that it may be time for a pivot in your career? Have you been haunted by the question: What's next?    Then my conversation with corporate trainer, educator and certified emotional intelligence expert Tieko Nejon is for you. Recorded during a live webinar with an incredible group of women in attendance, we d...

You may know Hollywood veteran and award-winning actress Tina Lifford as the vivacious, breakout, beloved character Aunt Vi on the critically acclaimed television drama,  Queen Sugar.  Or maybe you know her from one of the more than 100 characters she has played in her long-standing career.       But on this episode of the  Support is Sexy  podcast, Tina shares wisdom from her book,  The Little Bo...

A self-proclaimed VOICE Activist who's passionate about helping individuals amplify their voices and brand authority by harnessing the power of podcasting, Yana Reynolds is guided by her personal mission to take her clients from Dreaming to Streaming. As the creator of her V.O.I.C.E. Model, Yana addresses five key actionable steps that encourages you to operate in your calling and conquer resistan...