The SoloCEOs

What does it actually look like to build a business around your life — not the other way around? Connie Casson has been living that answer for over a decade, and she joins Terra and Marilyn for one of the most honest and genuinely useful conversations in SoloCEO history. Connie is the founder of Blue Seats Consulting, a strategy and operations firm she launched in 2013 after a career that ran from...

Every day you wake up, you get 1,440 minutes. What are you doing with yours? Joset Wright Lacy — executive coach, attorney, and one of Marilyn's longest-standing champions — joins the conversation to talk about what it took for her to build a solo business on her own terms. This one you'll want to pull up twice.

Derek Canty — mentor, master trainer, and the Big Ball Shot Caller behind Winning Edge — brings over 20 years of solopreneur wisdom to our table. From leaving corporate with no money and betting on himself, to building a life rooted in the belief that heart, purpose, and work must align — this candid conversation is packed with the kind of truth that moves people. You don't want to miss this o...

In this episode of the SoloCEOs podcast, hosts Terra and Marilyn welcome Starr Hall, a seasoned PR expert and solopreneur. Starr shares her journey from a young age in PR, influenced by her grandmother, to navigating the challenges of solopreneurship, including mental health struggles and the importance of resilience. The conversation delves into the evolution of PR in the digital age, the signifi...

Are you a solopreneur feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the often-confused concepts of motivation and determination. Discover how motivation can be your initial spark, igniting your entrepreneurial journey, while determination is the relentless force that propels you forward when the going gets tough. As a solopreneur, you&#...

We find ourselves a month into 2024 – and let's be honest, how are those resolutions holding up? Yep, we stopped making them, too. However, this is an opportune moment to take stock of how you're navigating through the year. Have you unknowingly carried along some less-than-ideal habits from the past? Caught in the loop of old patterns that no longer serve you? Well, it's time to put a...

Join us for a special year-end episode of The SoloCEOs as we unpack the highs, lows, and pivotal moments of 2023. From personal experiences to shared insights within our solopreneur community, we explore resilience, lessons learned, and the importance of connection. As we set our sights on 2024, our hosts discuss goals and strategies for success in the ever-evolving solo business landscape. Discov...

While listening to Crystal’s solopreneurial experiences, one can only think that This Girl (lady) is on FIRE.  Crystal takes us through her ups and downs in building and closing several business ventures.  Her conversation with Marilyn and Terra is a no holds barred chat about the wisdom she has gained over the years and what keeps her going.  She even brings her mama into the conversation!  If yo...

Terra and Marilyn are excited to introduce the world to their “Sunshine”, aka LaToya Williamson.  As a major supporter of all things SoloCEO, LaToya has dished out many hard truths and I-Told-You-So’s to our fearless founders.  As an entrepreneur, she’s a force to be reckoned with a long track record of helping executives excel.  So, lean in and take notes as LaToya shares her knowledge and insigh...

Can you believe that it’s the end of the year already?  Join Terra and Marilyn for one last loving look at the year that was 2022, with all of its ups and downs.

Ramona’s entrepreneurial journey was anchored in her love to create mouthwatering chocolate creations and to serve others. Her candor about every stage of her business growth is eye-opening and a reminder of what we cannot lose sight of while running our businesses.

Running your business is one thing but possessing the swagger to truly be “large and in charge” is a deliberate action. For some becoming the CEO or their company is easy, but for others it takes time. Listen and laugh with us as we discuss how we manage to switch between our CEO hat and our chief bottle washer and cook hat.

Ever met someone and said, “they get it”? Well, meet Nyasha Nyamapfene, Managing Director of Transcend Health Media and Founder of the Gospel Run. Nyasha is proof that you can turn your passion into a successful business. Her story of taking her passion to the next level and letting it guide her on the best way to build it out is truly inspiration and a teachable moment. About Nyasha... Nyasha Nya...

As solopreneurs, we take our business serious, but unfortunately not everyone shares that same sentiment. We have been asked to do some crazy things, all kinda legal but still shady, by unnamed folks to further THEIR cause. Of course, we declined all requests, but that doesn’t stop the side-eyes, thoughts of violence and laughter. No matter what, we know that everything we do impacts our brand whi...

Many entrepreneurs begin their journey as a solopreneur.  While some of us are solopreneur lifers there are a few that the leap into building multi-human empires.  We happen to have found one of the most creative and talented people who will most likely forge ahead into entrepreneurship, but at the time of this interview he is building a solid foundation on his own.  We are excited...

As solopreneurs we can be the master of many things but from time to time, we need the assistance of an expert or two or three.  Over the years we have learned the importance of sourcing the best talent to help our solo businesses stay afloat and prosper.  Learn from our OMG WT* to our “Where Have You Been All My Life” moments.  There’s strength in numbers, even as a solo business o...

Meet our friend Buck of Buck Davis & Company ( https://buckdavis.com/ ). Buck shares his solopreneur journey, including the highs and lows. Like us, he believes in sharing his knowledge to help others tip toe around some pitfalls and happy dance at the victories of solopreneurship. Buck shares how he has succeeded through uncomfortable times, and the adjustments he has made over the years to r...

We often hear aspiring solopreneurs and entrepreneurs state that they want to be their own boss. We wish we had a dollar for every time someone said, “I want to be my own BOSS. I don’t want to answer to anyone”. Welp, we unpack those statements and discuss the real deal on who’s the BOSS of you. You may be surprised at what over 35 years of combined solopreneurship has uncovered.

This is one of the most common questions people want to ask but rarely do. Well, we share our process of pricing our work. It’s definitely not rocket science. More like a spreadsheet on steroids with a lot of head tilts and shoulder shrugs. We want to help save you the time of figuring out this artsy science. No matter what, you never want to leave money on the table.

Welcome to our podcast! The SoloCEOs is a partnership between two fabulously honest solopreneurs; Marilyn Johnson, founder of MHJohnson & Associates, and Terra Winston, founder of inTerractions. As solopreneurs with over 35 years of successfully navigating the business world, Johnson and Winston have amassed a playbook of lessons that are critical for success when going it alone. The SoloCEO p...