Thrive off the Ladder

There’s a ton of misinformation in the entrepreneurial community. No one can seem to agree if having debt is worth the risk and stress means you're successful but you're also internally suffering. With all this back and forth it can feel like you just can’t win no matter what you do. It’s time to set the record straight and consult with an expert in personal and business finances.  For three decad...

AI is everywhere right now, especially in the workplace. Tech companies have been rolling out their version of AI products all year and it’s becoming clear that all these products are here to stay, which is great! We as business owners should be using AI as a tool, not ignoring it and hoping it goes away. The future is now and this week’s guest is going to help us step into that future like a pro....

Being an entrepreneur means wearing all the hats and doing all the things. You start your own business based on this one skill you have, and suddenly you’re also a personal assistant, a social media manager, a copywriter, and so much more!  But what if you didn’t have to do all the tasks you didn’t want to do? Hiring help to take unwanted tasks off your plate could be the best decision you ever ma...

Are you ready to step into the spotlight? So many women hide themselves, and their accomplishments, away because they have a fear of being seen. They are afraid that there’s going to be someone who knows more or earns more and that in the end, they’ll just be embarrassed they ever said anything. But by hiding themselves away, they are blocking their own blessings.  Meet Polina Ruvinsky. Polina is...

Have you ever burned out so hard you were forced to take an unscheduled sabbatical? Elysha did, and during that time she recognized how important rest really is. As a business owner, she shares what she’s learned about rest with her clients so that they don’t have to go through the same turmoil she did.   Elysha Johnson is the founder of Open Tabs , a virtual assistant agency. With a background in...

Ever wonder how entrepreneurs sell out their services and products as soon as the doors open? It’s because they offer so much value to their potential customers for free that these clients know that they will get the results they want. But to do that, you have to let yourself be seen, let yourself be heard, and trust that you know what you’re talking about.  In this week's episode, we’re sitting d...

Where ditching a few bad habits before the end of the year and that includes your habit of perfectionism. Perfectionism keeps us from being great because it forces us to spend all our energy on the anxiety of a project rather than the quality of the project. And that includes your business projects. This week’s guest is Toya Gavin and she’s going to give us permission to be basic.  Toya Gavin is a...

Welcome back to a brand new episode and a brand new title! This season we are switching it up, and bringing even more value to the podcast. This season will be a culmination of my work over the last seven years.  This season on the Thrive off the Ladder podcast, I’ll be taking everything I learned over the years as a women’s entrepreneurship coach and simplifying the way we build a business. That...

I've always said that women don't need to be empowered they need to be equipped. Permission for us to soar has already been granted but I'm well aware of the beating our confidence and spirit can take day after day in spaces that don't see us fully or value what we bring to the table. It was the reason I wanted to do this series, the best is yet to come, to remind us through it all we are still he...

Money is the #1 reason women stay in unfulfilling jobs. “I gotta pay my bills” is an universal mantra for the overworked, undervalued and most of the time under paid career woman. I’ve learned the hard way that getting paid, staying paid and increasing pay are all three totally distinct skill sets that require different ways of thinking and strategy. Whether you as an employee or entrepreneur gett...

Life is filled with so many ebbs and flows. We love to look externally for the problems but often we have to do a deep dive internally to fully bounce back from our rock bottom. Today's guest, Precious L. Williams shares her story that is part cautionary and part inspirational on how she didn't give up on herself and was able to turn years of enduring one set back after another into the best bounc...

Leadership never resonates for women, more so, for women of color because it wasn't built for us. However, it is long overdue for us to start recognizing the innate leadership traits we all have and flexing that muscle in all the space. My guest today has done extensive work on women and leadership development and how we can overcome the limitations when it comes to taking the lead professionally....

The Best is Yet to Come series continues with a treat that is just perfect for my empty nesters wondering about their next move. Sometimes your next best step is to lay plans aside and take a trip outside the familiar that's exactly what my guest Tammy Darmel Moore did a couple of years ago, taking a trip to the motherland. A trip to Africa not only changed her life, but helped her build a legacy...

When we think of starting something new and going in another direction in our professional life we often hesitate because we think about all the work already done in our current career. Well, today's episode with, Alliah L. Agostini reminds us that nothing is wasted and that when you do a new thing it starts with repurposing all the gifts and talent you already have! Alliah went from Harvard Busin...

How do you recapture the vision you once had for you life before life got in the way? In today's episode Award Winning Speaker, Regina Robinson gives us the practical ways to overcome self-doubt and navigate the emotional turmoil that comes with major life shifts! About My Guest: Regina Robinson is an Award Winning Global Speaker, Best Selling Author & Publisher, Inner Confidence Strategist an...

Work as we know it has changed and for the better! The rules of what is professional along with the steps to reinvent your career have finally caught up to the 21st century... but as women in the game for some time have we? In this episode I interview Toya Gavin as we explore what is holding many mid-career women back from making bold career moves. About My Guest - Toya Gavin is an attorney, coach...

The theme this season is the best is yet to come! I'm eager to share the stories from some awe-inspiring women who have made the declaration that their best years are not behind them, but as the pages turn on the calendar and the minutes keep ticking life for them is only getting better.  Their stories of reinvention, restoration and redirection prove that living your best life is always age appro...

Thank you for tuning into the Beauty of it All week! If you were wondering what it would be like to work with a dedicated business coach then you are in for a treat. I'm ended this series with a live testimonial from my first product based coaching client. Angel Santiago's story mirrors many of the women that listen to the Higher Than This podcast. A busy mom with a creative gift that she's couldn...

Creating a signature or hero product is a powerful strategy to enter the beauty market. Focusing your efforts to maximizing your efforts. In this episode I make the case for launching with one signature product. Using my experience launching with multiple products as a cautionary story to avoid. If you need help with narrowing your focus and product ideation you can work with me exclusively to mak...

Building a cult product and or brand happens organically but with intention. In this episode I discuss the three steps to getting to cult brand status. Of course, you don't have to do this alone. Get on the waitlist for my $0 to Indie Beauty Brand coaching program. This is a 12 week private 1:1 program for aspiring beauty founders. Sign up here: https://www.shecreatescollective.com/indiebeautybran...

In this episode I'm giving a high level overview on business side of beauty from industry trends across the categories to touching on the current opportunities and challenges. Learn more how you can work with me privately to answer all your questions and literally work side by side with you as you start the process of launching your independent beauty brand. Get on the waitlist for the $0 to Indie...

The Beauty of it All is a special week that will be a deep dive on the business of beauty for my aspiring beauty mavens who want to go from corporate to beauty brand founder. The beauty industry is stronger than ever with new brands emerging every day, I'll be discussing why there is no better time than now to get skin in the beauty game.  The do's and don'ts to get started where the white space i...

About this episode Love her or hate her you have to admit that she was born out of the need for women to fearlessly work without limits. However, the girl boss has become just another necessary evil for tired yet ambitious women to conquer. The girl boss standard was never sustainable for women or humanity for that matter. In this episode we explore the rise and fall of the the girl boss "movement...

About this Episode: Women over 40 are changing more than just jobs but leaping into entrepreneurship or changing industries. The practical steps are good but on a deeper level there are written and unspoken rules that most people have not touch on. About the Show: Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher than This is a snack size podcast that challenges the deeply rooted...

Many of us know how it feels to be overworked and under paid but it may be harder to recognize that you can actually be overworked yet underutilized in your corporate position. The literal definition of the word is to utilize less than fully or below the potential use. Tune in to reflect on the signs that you may be overworked yet underutilized and what you can do to shift the behavior. Continue t...