The Messy Mind Podcast

I used to take the ability to communicate for granted, especially in a corporate setting. The mindset was if our clients had a corporate communications department within the organization, our level of support would be minimal. This has been further from the truth!  Over the years, there are five tips that guide us to create the right communications strategy for our clients to ensure their project...

The Season 3 Launch is quickly approaching and Tammy can't wait to return! Listen in as she explains how much you are missed, the refresh of the podcast, and what's in store for this season!  Be sure to subscribe to The Messy Mind and never miss a new episode which will drop every 2 weeks! Check out our website and Instagram page: Podcast Website: https://themessymindpod.com Instagram: https://ins...

Our entrepreneurial household has been in full effect before our children were born. They have witnessed and experienced the ebbs and flows of our journey and it is only natural they have a curiosity about being their own boss.  If your child has a desire to start their own business, what guidance can you provide? What blueprint can you share with your children to support their entrepreneurial dre...

Did you know that 61% of black female entrepreneurs must self-fund their companies? I know Tammy did with Nexlevel! But there came a time when she wanted to expand her business footprint and needed capital.  In this last installment of the Budding Entrepreneur series, listen in as Tammy shares her experience with gaining access to capital and provides key action steps for you to get access as well...

Do you believe we are almost 6 months into the Year 2021? Time is flying by, but there's no need to panic. If you aren't already, now is the time to move with a sense of urgency in accomplishing the goals you set for yourself this year!  Want to know how Tammy gets through strategizing and executing through distractions? Listen in as she shares two of her strategies for staying focused and how a D...

Four business……. Four revenue streams with a husband, two kids…., along with being a friend, an aunt, a sister and a mentor… Tammy knew she needed to get some things in place to make sure she didn't freak out on a level that she could not come back from. Now was the time to build our team! In her 3rd installment for budding entrepreneurs, listen in as Tammy shares her top 4 tips for building a tea...

Have you ever gone to a networking event, all spruced up, looking forward to building new relationships, engaging in interesting conversations, learning more about individuals in your community... and instead this happens... ATTACK ! You get a business card shoved in your face. Or someone glances at you while heading off to THEIR clique, barely noticing you, or worse, giving you one of 'those' loo...

Business and socioeconomic certifications, such as SBA 8a, HubZone, Women Business Enterprise, and Minority Business Enterprise can be powerful distinctions to your business, however, why do business owners rest their "hats" on these certifications? Why do businesses lead with these certifications when introducing their products and services as opposed to their differentiators? Listen in as Tammy...

We just concluded our episode series speaking to and hopefully encouraging our Mompreneurs. Now, for the next several episodes, we will shift to Budding Entrepreneurs where we will focus on the messiness of the budding entrepreneur world! In the first episode of this series, Tammy wants to know if you understand the power of a debrief. Why is a debrief SO important? A single debrief can help to ma...

In this last episode of the mompreneur series, Tammy wants to shift your mindset on the word surrender. Surrender is perceived as negative. Someone who surrenders may be seen as weak, giving in to the enemy, allowing someone to take control of you. Yet, what if we were to take the word surrender and become empowered by it? As Mompreneurs, we are juggling quite a bit and at times, not in our favor,...

Are you getting enough rest? Actually, do you know what type of rest you should be getting? Listen in to discover why taking a break, along with napping wasn't enough for Tammy (and she loves a good nap!) and how she stumbled across information on the different types of rest.   Learn about the rest types and how you can get support to fully rest as well. After this episode, click the links below t...

Let's talk about being a female business owner, who is a wife, mother and I'd like to throw in other roles, such as daughter, and friend. We are affectionately known as momprenuers who try our best to balance and thrive in our world. When people get a glimpse into my life, the #1 question I'm asked is how to I manage it all. Listen in to hear the 5 tips that support me to keep sane, thrive and tru...

Good Day Everyone! I am so excited to be back for Season 2. New structure, new format, new purpose with episodes dropping every 2 weeks… yes, every 2 weeks. I hope to serve you well this season and please visit our website, TheMessyMindPod.com and be sure to subscribe to the podcast.

Welcome to Season 2! I am so excited to launch this season! I can't wait to share how the podcast has been completely revamped. For this season, we will explore a few different types of entreprenuers ( Mompreneurs, Budding, Veteran), along with talking about my two favorite industries: Technology and Organizational Change Management.  We will discuss the "messiness" of each entrepreneur type and a...

When it comes to partnering with system implementation vendors, millions and millions of dollars are being wasted and dreams are being sold, only for you to eventually realize you are in a nightmare. BUT… there is HOPE… By following my recommended suggestions, you can get to the heart of understanding what your system implementation vendor does bring to the table for your organization, how they ca...

Goal setting, Q3 and Q4 Planning, Pipelines and Forecasting. All words to support you in getting ready to crush the last 6 months of the year, especially after how 2020 has and continues to shape our new normal.  Listen in as Tammy shares which Disney movie motivates her and how you can use the same movie to get unstuck and unleash your power to dream, believe and achieve. Be sure to listen to the...

As a serial entrepreneur, there have been many times in which I needed a team. From a large global software transformation project to preparing for opening day for our previously owned italian ice franchise, the formation of teams was critical to our success. In this episode, I share 4 tips to support you in building your team and having your team members "swimming in" & executing your vision. Alw...

Do you take the time to explore opportunities when they don't look like you think they should? Just because it doesn't look the way you want it to look doesn't mean it's not working out in your favor! All that glitters CAN be gold! You just get to look underneath the "leaves" to find the glitter! Listen in as I share my experience of how an unlikely opportunity turned into a huge win for my compan...

I had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Rob Wilson, Financial Advisor, Personal Finance Expert, Author of Secure the Bag ( http://www.securethebag.me ), Speaker and, of course, TV/Radio Contributor… who has been very busy over the last several weeks appearing on local TV, national TV and radio platforms. I initially wanted to discuss legacy and generational wealth with Rob, but given the current st...

In this episode, I was blessed to speak with Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital and author of "It's About Damn Time" : https://www.itsaboutdamntime.com/ Backstage Capital ( https://backstagecapital.com ) is a venture capital firm who, to date, has invested over $7M in more than 120 companies led by underrepresented founders. Arlan is someone who I admire greatly and...

I broke all podcasting rules on this episode! No editing, no filters, no 2nd recordings, no do-overs and a TON of fillers. Just real talk about the thoughts swirling through my head when I think about my wellness and beauty professionals! As a follow up to my LinkedIn post on 4/13/2020, I've been thinking about my wellness, health and beauty professionals. I've been wondering if they are thinking...

As individuals, we have been so conditioned to believe the only way we can operate is within parameters that have been set forth for ourselves WHEN we become empowered, and yet we don't understand we have everything we need. Being empowered is a knowing; truly believing you have everything you need to execute your goals and operate within your vision. We often struggle to go outside of the limitat...

Happy Women's History Month! This is the perfect time for me to celebrate two women who I admired greatly: Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital ( https://backstagecapital.com/ ) and Monica Kang, CEO of Innovators Box ( https://innovatorsbox.com/ ). Here is the link to the Backstage Tour 2020 ( https://backstagecapital.com/tour2020/ ) where I will finally get to meet Ms...

Discover how I went from being a Legal Secretary to an Oracle Applications Guru! If I can make the shift and pivot into this tech world, you can too!  Listen in to learn about other roles in the technology world.... there's more than just becoming a programmer or coder!

You made a decision. Your desire is to enter in the technology field and you wonder which first step to take. You may not have interest in coding or programming, but want to embark on this new journey. There are MANY other professions in the technology industry!  After you listen to 4 steps to pivot into the tech world, check out my segment on Tech Tuesdays on The Karen Hunter Show: https://soundc...