Minding My BLACK Business

Entrepreneurs let's have a real talk about how managing our need to rest. How often do we sacrifice our rest to just "get the job done?" Chavalia shares her experience and provides guidance on how to improve our relationship with sleep. Chavalia Dunlap-Mwamba founded Pink MahogHany in 2005, when she noticed the scents of once favorite fragrances changing without notice. Amidst these changes also came an influx of complaints from those whom she conversed with. Frustrations from an inability to wear or use certain fragrances due to adverse reactions such as headaches, rashes, and other allergy-like symptoms places urgency on her quest to create a line of products that gratify the senses without the addition of some of the less desirable ingredients. Special Guest: Chavalia Dunlap-Mwamba Website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkmahoghany/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pm_fragrances/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PMFragrances/ Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

As Female Entrepreneurs we often do we find ways to prioritize other things above our own health. How does Entrepreneurship distract us from listening to our own bodies? Nia gives us tips on what to look out for and how-to better advocate for our wellness. Nia Spicer is a registered nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery and Cardiac Nursing and owner of phembiotics. pHembiotics™ is a women's health company that offers natural solutions to optimize vaginal health and pH balance. pHembiotics™ is designed to provide women with natural alternatives to balance vaginal pH and maintain healthy vaginal flora. Their mission is to help women find peace and balance with their vaginal pH and flora, while providing sustainable solutions for Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), Yeast Infections and UTIs. Nia's goal is to educate women and rebuild their confidence by implementing holistic yet scientific based solutions. Special Guest: Nia Spicer Website: https://phembiotic.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phembiotics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pHembiotics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6UkOpkeaMNFq8XzNV4buw Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Do you have a clear vision for the future of your business? Has your vision ever gotten sidetracked based on opinions from others? Shod shares how you can regain your vision and even find freedom in pursuing entrepreneurship. Rashod Harris is a Virginia based digital media strategist who left a basic life of working at a call center to pursue a career in digital marketing. With his wide-ranging background that covers content creation, social media marketing, email marketing, and brand strategy, he helps unconventional brands find their voice, generate awareness for their brand and then grow their income by optimizing their presence for mobile and social. His mission is to provide business knowledge to black and brown creatives and entrepreneurs on practices that help lead to the life you ultimately want to live. He's on that journey as well. Special Guest: Rashod Harris Website: http://shodharris.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shodharris/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therebelsociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRebelSociety1 Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

This has been a challenging Spring and Summer for me both personally and professionally. As Entrepreneurs this is all a part of the business building journey. When this happens, we are often plagued with self-doubt, stress, maybe even confusion. Take a listen as I process my next steps. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

As business builders do we make space to gain wisdom from Entrepreneurs we admire? How do you find a business mentor, what qualities are most important? Perhaps you are in a position to mentor others, how do you begin that process. Reneldo teaches us all about how to navigate the world of mentorship in this episode. Reneldo Randall, MBA is a dynamic and savvy authority on successful leadership in advancing human and intellectual capital; a big-picture visionary who has the ability to understand how daily operations shape results and goals. As a motivated achiever, he is recognized domestically and abroad for combining excellence, integrity, and innovation with best practices and "common sense" to achieve immediate and long-term goals. As a Higher education administrator, adjunct professor, consultant, manager and social entrepreneur, he is an effective manager of people with unsurpassed interpersonal skills. Reneldo is gifted in uniquely assimilating information and skillfully delivering it with greater value! Special Guest: Reneldo Randall Website: http://rpeova.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPEOVA/ https://www.facebook.com/reneldo.randall Back to School Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/655902951497882/ Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ

Summertime is upon us, family. Are you prepared? Let's talk about how you approach the summer season in your business. In this episode there are a few reminders of how to make the most of this season as Entrepreneurs. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Community building is my JAM. Last week we hosted our first ever Black Therapists' Meetup here in Hampton Roads, Virginia. On this episode I share more about how this event, the participants, and the response. There is power in creating a safe space for people to share and feel connected and this is especially true in the Mental Health community. We might be doing more of these in the future. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Are we destined to be Entrepreneurs? Latricia shares how she fulfills her destiny and the triumphs and challenges she's met along the way. This episode is filled with smart and savvy ideas about how to stay encouraged and brave day to day. Latricia Clark Letsinger is a wife, mother, and Gigi from rural North Carolina who always had a passion for fashion. She has long been donned a Fashionista; receiving Best-Dressed superlative honors in both High School and College. Studying Business, Fashion, and Retail Management sparked, even more-so her love of clothing and desire for her own business. Latricia believes in the power of "writing your vision and making it plain." Over 15 years ago, while caring for a paralyzed and incapacitated mother, she named her business and perfected her business plan. This was the conception of what it is now, Elegant Occasions Limited LLC the world's first and only mobile formal wear boutique that she began with her husband. Latricia sits at the helm as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. In August 2018, Latricia published her first edition of Designing Women Magazine. Having experienced tough times as a child and throughout adulthood, she wanted to create a platform where she'd divulge her lifelong struggles and pains in hopes of helping someone else dealing with issues of their own. Latricia began writing in high school and continued throughout college. She would journal her experiences, which ultimately, led to her creating poetry. She always felt destined to publish, and her peers encouraged her to write a book. Designing Women Magazine is Latricia's creative heart to women all over the world; her way of rallying others to find their "WHY" in life that leads to living their best lives! Special Guest: Latricia Clark Letsinger Website: https://www.elegantoccasionsunlimited.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elegantoccasionsunlmtd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elegantoccasionsunlimited/ Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Entrepreneurship can be lonely. What options do you have to talk about the stressors, fears, and trauma associated with business building? Our monthly Virtual Accountability Sessions offers such a space, we hope that you can join us. Visit our Digital Academy on the Minding My BLACK Business website to sign up. Our next session is Monday, May 20, 2019. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

School is now in session. The MMBB Digital Academy is now open. This is our one-stop shop for mental health resources for Black Entrepreneurs. In our academy you will find assessments, skills-based worksheets, e-books, monthly accountability sessions, individualized consultation packages and more. Join us so that we can all be happier and healthier Black Entrepreneurs! Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Digital businesses allow us access to customers all over the world. This creates such wonderful opportunities for us to expand our brands and businesses. What is the cost to the Entrepreneur for this growth? Carlton shares what he has learned in his journey. Carlton Reed is the CEO of RX Health Academy, an online training school who works with hundreds of students across the United States to help them become Certified Pharmacy Technicians and gain entry-level employment opportunities through their partnership with CVS and Walgreens Pharmacy. Carlton believes the work he does through his business is life changing and empowers underserved communities across the nation. Through the RX Health Academy Scholarship, he and his team have contributed over $40,000 to Pharmacy Technician Education. Carlton has been a digital entrepreneur for several years and is currently pursuing a biology degree at Harvard University. Carlton is honored to receive several congressional commendations for his community service and leadership. Special Guest: Carlton Reed Website: https://www.rxhealthacademy.com/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/2HUk2K4 Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Representation matters. As Black Entrepreneurs we may find that our audience may be comprised of people that look just like us. What ways are you catering and considering your audience? Lisa gives us solid advice on how to prepare for and maintain our ideal audiences. In the recession of 2009, Lisa Phillips lost her job and home to foreclosure. She was left with a 35k condo and only enough money to renovate the place doing the work myself to stretch my unemployment check. She reached the bottom; an electrical engineer with no job. Coping with my new reality, she came upon a strategy of owning inexpensive rental properties for cash flow that was possible, even when a traditional mortgage wasn't obtainable. As her strategy started to show consistent results, she started teaching others about it on her platform Affordable Real Estate Investments. Now, Lisa hand walks working professionals through creating their own passive income portfolio to $2,000 - $4,000 a month in income, which gives them the starting point to financial freedom. From there, Lisa always encourages her clients to think about what happens after they reach their target goals, and what their higher calling is after using properties as a tool to make that dream a reality. Special Guest: Lisa Phillips Website: http://affordablerealestateinvestments.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffordableREI/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordablerei/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/affordablerei Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Business building is full of surprises. Don't be surprised when you encounter your ideas, services, and good may be plagiarized. Do you know how to handle this? Let's talk about some strategies. Special Shoutout to: Kandace Walter http://walterlegal.com/ Episode 9: http://bit.ly/MMBBEp9 Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Family, I've been out sick. What do you do when you get sick as an Entrepreneur? Can your business run without you? Let's talk about what it means to have a system in place so that your business can move forward even if you need to attend to your own personal matters. Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Do you trust your gut when it comes to your business decisions? Are you getting caught up in feeling compelled to perform or engage digitally on days or moments when you're not feeling your best? Bianca highlights how staying true to your voice boosts business. Bianca Hughes specializes in perfectionism, helping people embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. She helps clients work through concerns of self-worth, unhealthy relationships, identity, or feeling overwhelmed. Her approach within therapy is direct but open, meeting clients where they are, providing them freedom to change when they're ready. She believes in empowering and equipping people with skills, tools, and resources they can utilize for life. In addition, her passion is to eliminate mental health stigmas, which are prevalent within the black community. Bianca is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia, speaker and authenticity coach. Special Guest: Bianca Hughes, LPC Website: https://www.biancakhughes.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authenticallybu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticallybeyou/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn7sF4cRVKMjngDCxCGX52A Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Are we ready for the media attention that comes with business building? What steps are you taking to promote you and your business? Dr. Sunday gives us points to consider and integrate so that we might be ready for that next media and promotional opportunity. Dr. Renee Sunday is a dynamic individual who has been ranked as one of the top 100 anesthesiologists in the United States. She is a media mogul and professional who specializes in helping entrepreneurs to Be Seen, Be Heard and Get Paid! Finally, she is also an author and grief counselor who assists those who have endured difficult or life changing experiences (loss of a job, or worse, a loved one). Her unique and proven approaches have been very successful in helping many people to overcome challenges and live and walk in their purpose. She knows what it feels like to be unsure of the future. She once went from making 100's of thousands of dollars to nothing in one day. She had to rebuild as an entrepreneur and is now a highly successful one! Now, she travels the nation instructing others on how to take the leap into entrepreneurship, build their dreams, their brand and make money. Dr. Sunday is the author of various books such as The Real Estate Mandate, The Entrepreneur Mandate, Sunday Grief M.D., 50 Things A Lady Needs to Know About a Car, and others! Special Guest: Dr. Renee Sunday Website: https://reneesunday.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.reneesundaytheplatformbuilder/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drreneesunday/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/reneesunday1 Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Let's talk about the power of writing down your worries, goals, and inspiration. For Black Entrepreneurs having a sacred and dedicated space to clear your mind space is crucial. In today's episode we explore this practice with Altheresa. Altheresa Clark is the founder of Inspire4Purpose, LLC. She is a licensed clinical social worker, life coach, author and a motivational speaker. She is eager to connect with you and support your journey to PURPOSE! She is passionate about working with people who struggle with mental health related issues, or people who simply need support and motivation to recognize and achieve their purpose. She attained her Bachelor's Degree at the University of Florida and graduated from Florida International University with her masters in Clinical Social Work. Through Inspire4Purpose, LLC, she is on a mission to contravene the negative stigma our society associates with mental health. Special Guest: Altheresa Clark Website: http://www.inspire4purpose.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspire4purposellc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspire4purpose/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/inspire4purpose Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Happy 2019, family! This new year means we must continue to build, maintain, and produce from previously established goals. Let's make space for routine and steadfastness as we hear all about messages of change. Special shoutout to Podcasts In Color for naming us as one of the top 5 Business podcasts for 2018. Shoutouts: Podcasts In Color https://www.podcastsincolor.com/ Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Every Black Entrepreneur needs an accountability partner. Andrew is mine. Listen as we share more about the nature of how we support each other, the challenges we've faced, and how we celebrate each other. Z. Andrew Jatau is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he provides counseling services to adults, children, and families. He is also the founder and CEO of Mylemarks, dedicated to developing creative products that promote healthy social and emotional development in children and adolescents. Special Guest: Andrew Jatau Website: http://www.zandrewjatau.com/ http://www.mylemarks.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mylemarks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mylemarks/ Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

No one knows everything about how to start, build, and maintain a successful business. Through the course of business building Entrepreneurs accrue a list of their missteps. Take a listen as Shaniece shares some vital business maintenance strategies. Shaniece M. Wise is the CEO of Wise, Armstrong and Associates, L.L.C.—a coaching and consulting firm that works with leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs in the areas of personal, career and business expansion. Shaniece is also the founder of the UNSTOPPABLE Community, (a community of over 1800 professionals, leaders and business owners) where she offers workshops, webinars, events, and programs for leaders who are building and expanding their own businesses and/or their careers. Organizations across the country are currently using Activating Your Gifts to support the professional development and career advancement of high potential leaders. Shaniece's next book—Identifying Your Gifts Part 1: The Guide For Business Owners —will be released in 2019. Special Guest: Shaniece M. Wise Website: http://shaniecemwise.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shaniecemwise/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstoppableone1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShanieceMWise YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OlnisrdKGpR3_uf6Xtisw Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Business building is an exhaustive journey. For some of us the journey can even be traumatic or tap into some of other traumatic experiences. Essence teaches us how to better understand trauma and how we can address these issues as they come up in Entrepreneurship. Essence Cohen Fields is a trusted Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing attainable goal-based therapy. She is a Spelman College graduate and holds a master's degree in counseling from Boston University School of Medicine. Essence has been featured as a mental health expert on media outlets such as NBC News and is the author of "A Lesson on How to FLY: Understanding the Correlation between Self-Love, Healing, and Personal Success". She specializes in trauma processing and boundary setting and is the Owner and Executive Director of First Love Yourself Counseling where she provides counseling in Pennsylvania. Special Guest: Essence Cohen Fields Website: https://www.flycounseling.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/First-Love-Yourself-Counseling-1162037160601099/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flycounseling/ Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Self-care is not a trend. Self-care is necessary maintenance for Black Entrepreneurs. Delaney shares her experience and perspective on why self-care is mandatory and how she helps Black Entrepreneurs attend to their mind, body, and soul. Delaney Outlaw is and has always been an educator. Her career started 10 years ago as a public-school teacher and found its way into the service industry as an owner of a full-service spa. At VSB Spa & Wellness, Delaney uses her extensive degrees and certifications to provide self-care services to adults throughout the Hampton Roads area. These services include massage therapy, vaginal steaming, detox services and spa treatments such as facials, body wraps and waxing. Delaney's own personal journey lead her to holistic practices and entrepreneurship to spread knowledge and healing to her community. Special Guest: Delaney Outlaw Website: https://www.visionspiritbalance.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vsheabelle Twitter: https://twitter.com/vsheabelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vsheabelle/ Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Black Entrepreneurs are some of the most tenacious, brilliant, and creative people. On this episode Dr. Richards shares her experiences in working with Black Entrepreneurs. We both reflect and brag on the Black Entrepreneurship community. Take a listen. Dr. Frances Richards is a Strategic Life Coach and personal Chief Encouraging Officer and host of the Black Entrepreneur Experience podcast. Her mission is to invoke and provoke YOU to pursue a passionate extraordinary life and not settle for anything less! In life you should do what you love and love what you do! Over the years she has helped hundreds of individuals unlock their passion and discover their authentic voice. Special Guest: Dr. Francis Richards Website: https://www.drfrancesrichards.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drfrancesrichards Twitter: https://twitter.com/drfrichards Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beepodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ytliVRD_g8YIOvCRmqKGQ/videos Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

As Black Entrepreneurs we all have experienced weeks were nothing went as planned. It's during these times that we resort to our Plan B, C, and maybe even plan G. In most cases our flexibility and resourcefulness pays off and we are able to accomplish our original tasks and then some. I tackle my most recent humbling moment of Black Entrepreneurship in this episode. Shoutouts: Smart Giraffe Computer Services https://www.smartgiraffecs.com/ Black Brand: http://blackbrand.biz/ Black Diamond Weekend: http://blackdiamondweekend.com/ Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Healthy boundaries are an Entrepreneur's best friend. Boundaries provide us with protection, guidance, and predictability as we business build. Take a listen as Marline shares her journey and how she benefits with stronger boundaries. Marline Francois-Madden is the founder and CEO of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center, a therapy practice based for millennial women and teen girls. With over 13 years of clinical experience, she has become a sought-after expert in mental health, trauma, self-care, and girls leadership. Marline has shared her expertise at dozens of universities, colleges, community organizations, churches and conferences— including the Congressional Black Caucus for Women and Girls. Her organization, Far More Precious, has awarded $2,500 in scholarships to minority girls since 2013 and continues to educate young women ages 14 - 19 to dream beyond the barriers they face to reach their fullest potential. She was named by the White House as a Nominated Changemaker at the State of the Women summit during the Obama administration. She is the founder of The Therapist Planner which is the first planner designed for mental health professionals. Marline has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Penn State University and Masters of Social Work degree from Rutgers University - Newark. She is a member of the National Association of Social Worker and Chair of the Legislative and Social Action committee. She is currently licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Jersey. Marline's work has been featured in Bustle, HuffPost, Fox 5, Hot 97 radio, and various media platforms. Music: Blasian Beats Special Guest: Marline Francois-Madden Website: http://www.marlinefrancois.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marlinefrancoismadden/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlinefrancois/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/marlinefrancois Where to find us: Facebook: Minding My Black Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

MMBB fall updates. Does your business make you happy? Have you checked in to see if it's your major source of happiness? What happens when you to live to work? Listen in on my journey, words of caution, insights, and plans of action. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/mmbbstore Citrus+Sugar: https://citrussugar.com/ Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Our consumers relate to us most when we are being transparent. As Entrepreneurs do we know how to do that in ways that are productive and healthy? Evelyn shares with her InternetCousins on how to strike the perfect balance. Evelyn from the Internets is an Austin, TX-based video producer and Internet personality. From not-so-serious beauty tutorials and cultural critiques to humorous takes on somber current events, she strives to inspire and entertain viewers, including Beyoncé who featured her Lemonade review on the Formation World Tour. Yes, that really happened. Special Guest: Evelyn from the Internets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/spicyeve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evelynfromtheinternets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evelynfromtheinternets/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EVEEEEEZY Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+Evelynfromtheinternets Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Imagine building a business all while parenting. The potential hardships are numerous. Keisha teaches us on what to look out for, how to address those issues, and how to support fellow Parentpreneurs. Keisha Reaves is a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in maternal health owns a private practice in Dunwoody, Georgia. Serving women with life transition issues, postpartum depression, infertility issues, and women who have experienced recent miscarriages has become her specialty and passion. She likes empowering women of all sorts and encouraging women through holistic practices, physical health and talk therapy. Being a new mom herself and hearing from clients and friends about the difficult transition into motherhood, she felt like there was a need for support. Often when people come to the hospital after a baby is born they go straight to the baby and ignore the lethargic, worn mother that just gave birth to the bundle of joy. She found that there were so many items and resources for women who were pregnant, but not much for women after they have the baby during those crucial months of transition. Keisha obtained her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University. She then completed her master's degree in counseling and Psychology at University of West Alabama. She is a wife and mother to almost two-year-old, Ezra. Special Guest: Keisha Reaves, LPC Website: https://www.pushthrubox.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pushthrubox/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pushthrubox/ Email: [email protected] Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

In our business building journeys, we will all experience moments of failure and disappointment. How do you bounce back from that? What strategies are helpful? Take a listen as Chantay helps us recover. Special Guest: Chantay Golson, MS, LPC, CAMS Website: https://www.chantaygolson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachChantay Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachChantay Email: [email protected] Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Y'all there was a whole hurricane headed this way. On this episode we talk about storm preparedness and how that impacts business maintenance. Specifically, we learn how to manage our negative thoughts as we celebrate and acknowledge our accomplishments. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Are you living life? In this episode we explore what it means to confidently Mind your Black Business. Dr. Brown shares how this is exercised in her connections with others, business building, and self-reflections. We also learn about her experiences when she wears her MMBB merchandise. Take a listen as we learn about to practice what you preach in your entrepreneurial journey. Dr. Tavari Taylor Brown is a health educator, licensed professional counselor, and counselor educator. She owns and runs an Atlanta based private counseling practice and is an adjunct professor. Dr. Brown works with couples, individuals and families to empower them to take positive steps toward a more fulfilled life. She believes that change comes with an actionable plan, accountability, and positive reinforcement. Dr. Brown has successfully supported individuals through various difficulties and life changes. Her clients walk away from our sessions feeling empowered and more confident in their decision-making processes. Special Guest: Dr. Tavari Taylor Brown, PhD, LPC, MPH, MS, CPCS Website: https://www.ttbhealth.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttbhealth/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttbhealth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44zIcjSHvxai2jC33n8kQg Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

This episode is filled with gratitude and reflection. This year has been monumental, and we have had many milestones, which are discussed. The next year is sure to bring as much excitement and change and we are excited about what lies ahead. Thank you for joining us on this ride as we create safe, healing, and nurturing places for Black Entrepreneurs. Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Our MMBB Mastermind begins in just 2 weeks! I share more about the joys and plights of Black Entrepreneurship. I explain how these issues can be addressed and celebrated within our mastermind course. I also share my hopes for all Black Entrepreneurs. We also discuss how our mastermind works and what it will require of all participants. Applications are now available and can be found on our website, www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com . There are 6 sessions dates for our program attendance is required for all sessions. Each session is from 8pm-9pm EST. Below you will find the dates for all six sessions. Session 1: Tuesday September 4th Session 2: Monday September 10 Session 3: Monday September 17 Session 4: Monday September 24th Session 5: Monday October 1st Session 6: Tuesday October 9th Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

On this episode we reveal more MMBB Mastermind details. We also discuss how our mastermind works and what it will require of all participants. Applications are now available and can be found on our website, www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com . There are 6 sessions dates for our program attendance is required for all sessions. Each session is from 8pm-9pm EST. Below you will find the dates for all six sessions. Session 1: Tuesday September 4th Session 2: Monday September 10 Session 3: Monday September 17 Session 4: Monday September 24th Session 5: Monday October 1st Session 6: Tuesday October 9th Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

All of August we will be spending time sharing more about our MMBB Mastermind, that starts in September. On this episode, we learn more about the steps involved in joining us. Additionally, questions that have popped up regarding the course are addressed. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

It's time family. We will be launching our MMBB Mastermind course this September. On this episode learn how this course addresses the needs of our BLACK Entrepreneurs. You also learn more about who would best benefit from this experience. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Don't we all love food? Food can be the thing that heals us and connects us to others. Danielle and Sherród share their journey and highlight the ways in which food can be a part of our self-care regimen. Slice & Torte is all about two cooks from two different perspectives giving you unadulterated food porn, recipes, videos, and the Uncut podcast. We make food that is simple and delicious, that warms the soul and engages the mind. Sherród handles the savory side and Danielle's got you covered with the baking and sweets. Together we provide a balanced view of food as an experience, as pop culture, and as something worth talking about. Website: http://www.sliceandtorte.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliceandtorte/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sliceandtorte/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncBz1-FwijwddYsI3YpRzg Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Summertime is upon us, which for some of us means that we are making space to reconnect with friendships and launch new relationships. Do you have a process to prepare yourself for renewed and new connections? Debbie teaches us essential tips to navigate moving in and out of relationships. Debbie L. London was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, Debbie has consistently maintained an innate passion to help others, with a specific focus on spiritual and emotional healing. Transforming with Transparency is her tagline because she helps others through being open and honest about her own experiences. She is the author of the self-help book, Residue: Surviving and Overcoming the Stains of Generational Curses and Soul Ties. Her second book is Your Facade is Showing: A Divorcees Perspective on Accepting Relationship Red Flags the First Time! Website: http://debbiellondon.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiellondon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbiellondon/ New book, Your Facade is Showing: https://amzn.to/2L9a9r3 Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Are there any Entrepreneurs out there who keep making promises of making healthier life changes? Does it seem impossible to make healthier changes with the demands of entrepreneurship? Dr. Folden provides some guidance on user-friendly ways to integrate wellness daily. Dr. Lisa Folden is a licensed physical therapist (PT) and naturopathic lifestyle coach who owns and operates Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. She helps clients of all ages recover from injury and achieve personal health and happiness. Originally from Detroit, MI, Dr. Lisa has more than 10 years of experience as a PT and five years as an entrepreneur. When she is not working, Dr. Lisa enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with her family and close friends many of which are also entrepreneurs. Special Guest: Dr. Lisa Folden Website: https://www.healthyphit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyphit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyPhit/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HealthyPhitPT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCSDX7y9KgBMhEyfQWcDo7g Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Family, we had our first community event. On this episode I share how things pulled together from idea, to acquiring sponsorships, to show time. You also hear my reflections on the impact of the event for our MMBB community as well as how I was impacted. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

As Entrepreneurs we have a responsibility not only to our businesses but to our communities. We have the power to influence the political and financial landscape in our neighborhoods. Blair explains how she's lead the charge to advocate, educate, and nourish her Black community. Blair Durham serves as Co-President of Black BRAND, Hampton Roads Regional Black Chamber of Commerce where she leads the charge in identifying and implementing solutions for closing the wealth gap, raising the next generation of entrepreneurs, and empowering the community to embrace the concept of common unity. Her social justice passion was birthed during her undergraduate career at Virginia Tech where she studied social justice while helping to build a platform for the same. Blair is a wife and homeschooling mother of two who enjoys gardening and other outdoor activities in her spare time. Special Guest: Blair Durham Website: http://blackbrand.biz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbrandbiz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackbrandbiz/ Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

What if all entrepreneurs approached working with their customers as if this was a lifelong relationship? Imagine the ways in which Entrepreneurs would even handle the first phone call with each customer differently. When our clients feel connected they often return to us for repeat business. Krystal shares how this happens for her. Krystal Diane is a photographer and her job is to tell your story in a visual way. This allows her to show what is unfolding before her eyes. She would rather document your story, than create a pose. It makes her heart glad when she knows that she is capturing a moment that will be shared with generations to come. Her passion for people and photography has taught her that every moment is special and deserves to be treasured. That same passion allows her to approach your life event, whether it's a new arrival, an engagement, or your wedding, with a unique and artistic view. Little details are important, and she captures the candid moments that make your event yours. Special Guest: Krystal Diane Website: https://www.krysdianephotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krysdianephoto/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/krysdianephotography/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/krysdianephoto Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

When is the last time you evaluated your community? Some of us are dealing with unhealthy relationships and suffering in silence. Dr. Jones teaches us how to determine if our current support is inadequate and how to find support that best meets our needs. Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Post-Doctoral Psychologist. She currently has a private practice called Lifetime Counseling and Consulting in Oakland, CA where she specializes in working with women who have been in emotionally and psychologically abusive relationships with narcissists, as well as with individuals who were previously incarcerated for various crimes. Dr. Jones also works for the California Dept of Corrections and specializes in providing individual/group counseling and assessments to prison inmates who have committed various offenses, with a specialization in working with sex offenders. Dr. Jones has a podcast called A Date With Darkness Podcast, which specializes in providing education and tips from healing from narcissistic relationships. Dr. Jones received her Master's in Clinical Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, IL, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Jones has also written blogs for the Mind Journal and PsychCentral. Special Guest: Dr. Natalie Jones Website: https://www.drnataliejones.com https://www.adatewithdarkness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nataliejones/ https://www.instagram.com/adatewithdarknesspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drnataliejones/ https://www.facebook.com/adatewithdarkness/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/196036654267594/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dr_NatalieJones https://twitter.com/ADateWDarkness Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Some of us have been drawn to entrepreneurship early on in life. On this episode we get the wisdom of an Entrepreneur who has followed her passion while receiving the full support of her community. Janay shares how she leans on her community throughout her entrepreneurial journey. Janay Brown is a rising Senior at Old Dominion University studying Marketing. She has always had a passion for innovation and food, so she decided to combine the two and came up with a unique business - Full Belly Delights, LLC. She wanted the company to represent the beauty of handcrafted treats and ensure that she stays in the gourmet lane as she did it. Janay feels it's a wonderful feeling seeing people enjoy the creations you've put your heart, soul, love, and time into. As the CEO and owner of her business, she promises to ensure that she listens to her customers' needs and wants and capture that in each bite of all the products she produces. Special Guest: Janay Brown Website: https://www.fullbellydelights.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FullBellyDelightsLLC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullbellydelights/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fb_delights?lang=en Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fullbellydelights/pins/ Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

For Entrepreneurs, burnout is not only burdensome it can negatively impact our business bottom line. Do you have a solid strategy to address your burnout? Lesley shares how her passion lead to a business that helps therapists manage and overcome burnout. Lesley Lanier Smith is a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She has been licensed since 2014 and working in community mental health since 2003. In 2017 Leslie started the Balance Box, due to an absence of information for students and interns outside of what is learned in agency or a practicum setting. She believes that with rise of conflict and emotions amongst our society, while the need for helpers and healers grow, we are not immune to the injustices of the world today. Special Guest: Leslie Lanier Smith Website: https://thebalancebox.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ubalancebox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usawabalancebox/ Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

What is your relationship with the body you inhabit? Most of us have a relationship with our bodies but lack a meaningful connection with our bodies. Ivy explains how a positive and nurturing relationship with our body can translate a more fulfilling life. Ivy Felicia is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Body Image Expert with a gift for helping people of all body types to embrace body peace and self-love at any stage of life. Her Body Relationship Coaching work is centered on her personal experiences with barriers to body love, and more than a decade of social and professional involvement in the emotional wellness and health education movements. Special Guest: Ivy Felicia Website: http://www.memybodyandlove.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBodyRelationshipCoach/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/FatWomenOFColor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamivyfelicia/ https://www.instagram.com/fatwomenofcolor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/memybodyandlove Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Family, I bet you've never met a Black female beekeeper. As Black Entrepreneurs we can find ourselves in industries that we don't traditionally occupy and yet we flourish. Judith shares how she has been successful in doing so all while taking care of her community and herself. Judith's love of agriculture began at six years old. As a little girl, she always wanted a little red tractor. She wasn't raised on a farm but our family had hogs, a small cotton field beside our home. As a teenager, she worked with family members on the farm priming tobacco. On her journey in life, she continued to come back to agriculture, living on the land. In 2003, she began to work for a nonprofit that provided resources for minority farmers and landowners. She worked as the project manager helping farmers get their produce in markets. She educated youth on agriculture-related careers and to create school gardens. While working with the nonprofit she noticed they had a beehive. She inquired about how bees make honey. She attended beekeeping school and continue to learn about bees from her mentor John Alston. She fell in love with bees and agriculture. As she continues to grow in her business, Hampton Roads Honey, she shares her love for bees and agriculture with schools, networking groups, and businesses in the form of honey products, agri-related workshops, and online classes. Her goal is to bring FUN BACK INTO AGRICULTURE. Special Guest: Judith Alston Website: https://hamptonroadshoney.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hampton-Roads-Honey-1713205018925841/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamptonroadshoney/ Community Folklife Documentation Institute 2009: The Oxendines Documentary https://youtu.be/TEmNgIbBhfo Where to find us: Facebook: Minding My Black Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

No one should approach entrepreneurship without wisdom and connection from others. This episode I get the wisdom of a local entrepreneur who has been in business for 22 years, and is seen as a staple of our community. Brett teaches us what he's learned and continues to learn in how to build a sustainable business that positively impacts your community. Brett Hewitt's life's journey was changed when a stranger walked up to him and handed him a book to read, Visions for a Black Man by Dr. Na'im Akbar. While Brett was volunteering in a mentorship program, he realized how important it was for us to learn our history and culture and be proud of who we are and later he became a public speaker at local schools, prisons and churches. While traveling to bookstores throughout the United States, Brett couldn't find literature that pertained to the Black struggle, the large bookstore chains, who had Black literature sections, would put it way back in the back. He thought it was a disservice. Those observations provided the spark for his business, Positive Vibes, which he started in 1992 by selling books from the trunk of his car. In July 1996, he opened his first brick and mortar store in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Through word of mouth, and plenty of community support, he's proudly celebrating 22 years in business. Special Guest: Brett Hewitt Website: https://www.positivevibesva.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositiveVibesVA/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/positivevibesva/ Where to find us Facebook: Minding My Black Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

Entrepreneurship can be filled with loneliness and isolation. In our journey to build our businesses and brands we can neglect our need to be in relationship with others. Kimberly teaches us ways to address this and how we can remain productive while being connected. Kimberly A. Ferguson is an entrepreneur, author, learning & development consultant, career coach, trainer/speaker, certified educator, the host of StrategicMinds.tv, and a regular contributor for Jacque Howard's Trenton365 Show on Stellar Award Winning Radio Station, WIMG. A Forbes.com contributor, Kimberly was a 2016 BOSS Influencer, and was recently named Official Mentor for The Mentor Program powered by Sage North America. She has more than 19 years of combined experience in the areas of learning and development, education, marketing, and leadership and has worked public, private, startup, nonprofit companies, as well as in secondary and higher education. Through her business, Excel Service Consulting, LLC (K-Ferg Training), Kimberly speaks, trains, consults, and provides customized employee and leadership development solutions and coaching for countless organizations. Special Guest: Kimberly Ferguson Website: http://www.kfergspeaks.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kfergspeaks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kfergspeaks/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kfergspeaks/ Online Show: https://www.strategicminds.tv/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/kfergspeaks Where to find us: Facebook: Minding My Black Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!

For those who have ever been curious about how therapists train, take a listen. The road to becoming a licensed mental health professional can be filled with bumps and hurdles. Deseray and I discuss the training involved to provide quality mental health services and she shares her journey. Deseray is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida, on her journey towards full licensure. She's a mother, pain to purpose pusher, and entrepreneur! After having a former clinical supervisor go MIA without signing off on her clinical hours, Deseray was forced to restart her supervision process, delaying her time to become a fully licensed clinician! From this experience, she created Supervision Support. Her company connects professionals seeking supervision with supervisors who are ethically grounded and are willing to mentor, guide, and develop new clinicians who are on their way to becoming fully licensed. Her hope is that what happened to her never happens again and she can build a community of mental health professionals who are passionate, honest, and committed to bettering the field. Special Guest: Deseray Hamilton Website: https://www.supervisionsupport.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supervisionsupport/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supervisionsupport/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVyxruIDtocrUtzi1D1nsVA Where to find us Facebook: Minding My Black Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: [email protected] Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!