The Be Helpful Podcast

In this episode of the Be Helpful Podcast, host Gboyega Adebayo wraps up his 3-part conversation  with Jade McDonald, Chief Product Officer at Navigate Maternity, to discuss the challenges of time management as a startup founder. Our conversation explores the balance between thinking and hands-on work, common struggles and guilt associated with not always producing something tangible, and practica...

In this episode of the Be Helpful Podcast, our host Gboyega Adebayo speaks with Jade McDonald, the Chief Product Officer of Navigate Maternity, about her experience in building and launching a remote startup. Jade shares valuable insights and tips on how her team approaches pitch competitions, fundraising, and determining what is "good enough" for your minimum viable product (MVP). As co...

In this episode of the Be Helpful Podcast, our host Gboyega Adebayo sits down with Jade McDonald, the Chief Product Officer of Navigate Maternity. Together, they explore a range of topics such as entrepreneurship, startups, time management, and health and wellness. Jade shares her experience of joining the Navigate founding team and emphasizes the importance of an iterative approach when starting...

In this special in-between season update of the Be Helpful Podcast, host Gboyega Adebayo provides listeners with exciting news and updates on the show. These updates include changes to the show's format, resources available on the website, and the new subreddit, r/behelpfulpodcast . Don’t forget to visit the website for more helpful content: https://www.behelpfulpodcast.com Start Your Side Hus...

“It all takes persistence. I had zero connections. I got 500 in two weeks,” shares Dana Broder, founder and head stylist at Art of the Style. Dana grew up not quite knowing what she wanted to do and struggling in school due to learning differences. She was drawn to entrepreneurship, but did not know the exact avenue she wanted to go into. When a friend needed help with his style, Dana found her ca...

“My team is actually the biggest reason why I opted not to sell Brainchild and to shut it down instead; because I knew if I were to sell, I would have to sell my team,” explains Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, an executive consultancy for women entrepreneurs. Kiley began her entrepreneurship journey with Brainchild Studios, a digital content strategy agency. In today’s episode, Kiley shares why...

“The idea was to create a little bit of a middle of the road option that's a more stepwise option that makes it a cool brand. That's also a stepwise way to maybe not have such an excessive amount of sugar and caffeine in a beverage,” explains Dr. Jason Romesburg, founder of Running Lights Beverage, a beverage start-up based out of Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Jason is a practicing neuro-rad...

“I love oxygen, because if you have never almost died before, then you wouldn't understand what I'm saying maybe. But for me, yeah, I love oxygen. Now that I'm up, everything else is fair game. I have a ton of energy, because I'm a competitor. I'm going to build my tallest building. I'm not worried about what everybody else is doing. I've got to build my tallest buildin...

“Certain things I was able to do for myself, and certain things I wasn't. And I think the important takeaway here is to let that happen and to be fine with that to happen and not to blame yourself,” shares brand strategist Juliana Rogers. Juliana is a former ballerina turned business brand strategist based out of Germany. In today’s episode, Juliana talks about online brand strategy for entrep...

“If you have a bank account, you have customers that are willing to pay you money. If you can solve a problem that somebody has, you're literally in business,” explains Steve Valentor, founder and president of Polynomial Ventures, a Chicago based venture capital firm. Steve has 30 years of experience within the technology industry and his venture capital firm focuses on early stage tech. In today’...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in real estate? Or maybe you're a seasoned pro and are looking for ways to take your business to the next level. In either case, social media is a great place to start. This week we're chatting with Jen Bowles, a real estate agent turned broker who found her home in social media. Tune in to learn how she uses different platforms to connect with...

If you're searching for your purpose in life, look no further than your passions! By pursuing what you love and making it your job, you can live a life that is both meaningful and profitable. Take it from our guest Lesline—a busy mom who accidentally became an entrepreneur when she followed her heart and started teaching yoga classes to other busy moms. Listen to this episode to learn how she foun...

Do you want to be successful at anything? You do not need talent. You do need all the answers. You do not need to memorize books. You simply need a good learning strategy. At its core, learning is a brain-based activity, and brain science and our guest in this episode, Gregg Goodhart, The Learning Coach, tell us that our approach can make all the difference! GreggGoodhart.com

Do you love hair, makeup, and beauty? So does Keiashia Wood and she's turned that love into a successful business called Key 2 Glam. Listen here to learn how she did the not-so-glamorous things like working multiple jobs and going to school simultaneously in order to pursue this glamorous gig. Now, she doesn’t just love makeovers, but she loves making over 6 figures too! key2glam.com/

As a female entrepreneur, it can be easy to feel like an imposter. You're hustling 24/7, trying to make your business a success, and constantly second-guessing yourself. But guess what? You're not alone. Be in the Room is a community for female entrepreneurs, founded by Ryann Dowdy, where you can share your struggles and triumphs, vent about the challenges you're facing, and get advice and support...

Financial freedom. It's a phrase that gets tossed around a lot, but what does it actually mean? For some people, it might mean being able to quit their day job and do whatever they want. For others, it might be simply having enough money saved up so that they're not worried about money all the time. Regardless of how you define it, do you know how to go about achieving it? Jay Stephens, CEO of My...

So how can you join the Creative Revolution? It's easy! Start by listening to this episode! The Co-Founders of TipSnaps, Lyonel Dougé and Vic Boddie, share their experience creating a platform that allows creators of color to monetize their content while closing wealth gaps in the Creator Economy.  Unleash your creativity by listening now!

If you do your job, enjoy the evenings and weekends, and pay the bills but deep down find yourself wanting more from your work, is that enough? It's time to dream bigger and to take your career up a notch! Adele Leah, Career and Transformational Coach has an amazing superpower; helping us tap into our own natural superpowers so that we can live the life we truly deserve! Press play to listen to Ad...

The sustainable fashion scene is taking off and Niels Vandecasteele is at the forefront! In this podcast, you’ll learn how his company, Sunday, brings together artists and designers from all over the world to create clothes with purpose - changing lives by empowering people through creative expression. TeamSunday.com

Do you love good food, but hate the hassle of cooking or leaving your house? Starving for a new food ordering experience? Andrew Martino, a culinary genius, and owner of Ghost Truck Kitchen created a revolutionary delivery service with a menu that will tantalize your taste buds! Listen in to learn how Ghost Truck Kitchen feeds Andrew Martino’s local community and his soul. hellogtk.com

Wish you knew how to build a brand so you can stop sitting on the sidelines? Hear from founder of Brand B Sports. He left the corporate world creating his personal brand as an entrepreneur and now he has a ball building brands for professional athletes with major players like the NBA, NFL, and NHL!  BrandBSports.com

The median age of U.S.-based beekeepers continues to increase, but there's hope! Young entrepreneur Robert Schulte noticed this trend and set out to help reverse it. Tune in to learn how his entrepreneurial spirit led to the creation of Honey Network and energy honey!

After realizing the impact gaming had on interactions with his son and the strong desire to build a business with family, Ryan Johnson knew his next entrepreneurial venture. With the mission to create new opportunities for underserved communities, 361 Commission provides first-class management services to underserved gamers, game developers and content creators. Ryan shares his experience of enter...

After noticing friends and family frequently asking for advice and feedback on their college applications, Brittany Williams saw an opportunity to turn this repeated favor that she enjoyed doing into a side hustle. On top of her incredibly impressive and demanding career, Brittany runs AdmissionsHelp, an undergraduate and MBA admissions consulting service. Her side hustle story is extremely relata...

At an industry event, Michelle Amore had unknowingly sat next to her future business partner, Johnny Cooke. Separately, they had been trying to tackle challenges in the exercise industry but from different perspectives. Upon journey forces, Michelle and Johnny founded Precision Human Performance, a personal training studio in Chicago that uniquely combines exercise, science, and education. In this...