The Courtney Sanders Podcast

"Practice makes perfect" is the old cliche that we've all grown accustomed to. I've decided to adopt the new mindset that "progress makes perfect." In today's episode, I talk about five practical ways to make progress without feeling like you're simultaneously taking steps backwards. Mentioned in this episode: The Story of a Black Girl and Her Money, Part 2 https://soundcloud.com/courtneylsanders/...

Many of you may have been waiting for an update of The Story of a Black Girl and Her Money. It's your lucky day. Today, I talk about my new outlook and journey to obtaining wealth. If you're ready to change your perspective on your business income, this episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode: The Story Of A Black Girl And Her Money (Part 1) https://soundcloud.com/courtneylsanders/the-story-...

How many times have you recited daily affirmations but did nothing to see them manifest? I used to live by my affirmations. Now, I've come up with other ways to become mentally tough. I had to train my mind to believe in myself. If you need to train you mind to believe in yourself by developing mental toughness, this podcast is for you. Mentioned in this podcast: When Affirmations Fail: Understand...

The best part of being an entrepreneur is that you can earn a living while you help others. Do you have an inspiring story that others love hearing? Have you toyed with the idea of becoming a motivational speaker, coach, or author but you're not sure how? On today's episode I present 5 tools to assist you with building a brand based on motivation. Mentioned in this episode: Black Enterprise: Want...

In today's entrepreneurial age, EVERYONE considers themselves a "#CEO." But, being a CEO is more than a hashtag. In today's episode I discuss what it really means to be a CEO and boss, with Morgan DeBaun of Blavity. If you're ready to take your CEO status from hashtag to reality, this podcast is for you. More About Blavity: Websites: https://blavity.com/ https://21ninety.com/ https://afrotech.com/...

Everyone wants to have power. But, what does it mean to own your feminine power? After receiving messages about not knowing how to operate in your feminine power, I knew I had to take a more in-depth look into what operating in your feminine power actually *means.* If you desire to start owning your feminine power but you have no idea where to start, this podcast is for you. Mentioned in this epis...

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As self-made women trying to succeed financially and otherwise on our own, we tend to turn our noses up at women who unashamedly hunt for "sugar daddies" to do everything for them. While I DO NOT condone "gold-digging" or pursuing men strictly for wealth and status, there IS something many aspiring "sugar babies" know that *self-made* women who do well to learn. To discover what that is, tune into...

Everyone wants to post #CEO and #Boss on their instagram...but are they *really* living it? Just because you're an entrepreneur - even an entrepreneur that makes a lot of money DOESN'T mean you're actually a *CEO.* I was recently schooled on this by my husband of all people! In his infinite wisdom (having an MBA and PMP helped too) he shared with me some absolute GEMS to help stop running my busin...

It's already the second quarter of 2019 - I hope you haven't fallen off your goals already! But if you have, don't worry - there's still time to get back on the proverbial horse. In this episode, I share my progress with my goals + what I'm working on now. Mentioned in this episode: Simple Bank: simple.com Stash Invest: https://get.stashinvest.com/courtneu5ftj The Surrendered Wife: https://amzn.to...

What if I told you that the answer to all your problem is...silence. Well maybe not ALL your problems, but if you struggle with comparison, self-doubt, or even creativity, silence could be the answer you're looking for. Join me in today's episode where I talk about my decision to go on an information fast over a year ago, and how living a "low information lifestyle" has done wonders for my life.  ...

If you have any entrepreneurial bone in your body, chances are you've fantasized about what it would be like to quit your 9-5 and go into your business full-time. As someone who have been a full-time entrepreneur for nearly 3 years as of this episode, my answer might surprise you: DON'T. To discover WHY you shouldn't be so quick to quit your job and the surprising advantage that's waiting for you...

Do you find yourself repeatedly overwhelmed and like you can't keep up with everything in your life? Do you find yourself saying things will be better when you get a better job/make more money/move to a new city/get married/get your kids in school/insert-future-milestone-here? If so, this is a strong sign that you, my friend, are "doin' the most" - that is, you're overcomplicating your life! As so...

There are plenty of people who want to be wealthy, but do they have a wealthy mindset? Having a wealthy mindset is more than just thinking about being rich or having the desire to win the lottery. Today, I talk about what it means to have a wealthy mindset and how to think like a future millionaire. If one of your goals in life is to be wealthy, you definitely don't want to miss this episode! Ment...

Have you ever found yourself Googling to find tips and tricks on running your business? How about registering for webinars or *gasps* listening to podcasts? While it's great to get some insight on how to make your next big #moneymove, you have to be careful because there's A LOT of bad business advice out there (ask me how I know...) In this week's episode, I talk about business advice I used to f...

As I record this, it is MARCH which means we're at the end of the first quarter! Already! My how time flies... If you're already feeling uneasy about the progress you're making on your new year's goals, fret not! Today, I discuss all the ways I'm personally finding peace (and even *joy*) even though I'm not yet where I want to be with many of my goals. If you're the type that has trouble "trusting...

As the old saying goes, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." I don't know anyone who embodies that more beautifully than author, speaker, celebrity ghostwriter, and Senior Forbes Contributor, Pauleanna Reid. Simply put, Pauleanna is a MASTER connector. But what I love about her is she networks in the most UNsleazy way. Through genuine care and concern for other p...

Turning 30 was a big milestone for me because it meant that I'm *gasp* growing up! Yes, I'm a bonafide adult now but the real question I have for myself is...am I glowing up? You know...am I being my best self on the inside *and* the outside? Because make no mistake - aging gracefully is something I definitely aspire to! Joining me today is the Queen of all things glow-up, the beautiful Africa Mir...

What if you're greatest asset a businesswoman wasn't just your business acumen but....your *womanhood*? Today, I sit with the bestselling author of "Gentlewoman: Etiquette for a Lady, from a Gentleman", Enitan Bereola, for an extremely enlighten conversation about finding success as a woman, *like a woman.* If you've ever found yourself frustrated by society's "think like a man" approach to succes...

Think you need a 6-figure salary (or a trust fund) in order to buy real estate and build wealth? Think again! In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Ashley Copeland of Stacks and the City, a 27-year old professional who makes less than 6 figures in her corporate job yet owns not one but TWO properties in...wait for it...Washington, DC!!! In addition to being a real estate investor, she's saved...

"Ain't nobody got time for that!" While most people know this phrase because of a viral meme, for many, it's long been the silent theme of their lives as they struggle with having enough time to do what matters most. As a full-time mom and full-time entrepreneur, I get it. On the surface, it's easy to convince myself that I don't have time for anything . And yet...that hasn't been the case. Since...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have you set your New Year's resolutions yet? If you're the type of person that listens to this podcast then you're probably the type of person who loves to set goals! Well in this episode, I'm sharing how to take your goals even farther in the New Year and beyond. In fact, I'm something you can do that's even BETTER than setting goal! Curious? Then take a listen to this episode......

Wouldn't it be amazing to wake up every day and get a "divine download" from God about what you should do with your day? How confident would you be if you knew what you were doing was EXACTLY what God wanted you to do? Well guess what - this CAN be your reality! In today's podcast episode, I share all about how to know when God is speaking to yo u and how to "hear" His voice from your own thoughts...

In today's episode we're talking about a "b" word that is quickly become a curse word in our society...no not THAT "b word"...I'm talking about BALANCE! Good ol' balance. It's the word all ambitious women simultaneously want AND feel guilty about. If you've been told that balance is a myth and not something you should strive for, think again. In this episode, I'm not only breaking down what balanc...

Today is the last episode in my "Why I Rebranded" series and today we're talking about Spiritual Warfare! I felt this was a necessary topic to cover because (1) I was literally in spiritual warfare for 6 years AND DIDN'T KNOW IT and (2) if you don't realize you're in it, it will prevent you from walking out your full calling and you won't know why. This is another long episode but take a listen an...