Support is Sexy

A field trip to Washington, DC, when she was in the 8th grade change everything for Win Kelly Charles. When the Aspen, Colorado native saw the broadcast studios at NPR, she knew that she wanted to be a journalist. Today, Win -- who is host of Butterflies of Wisdom -- uses her voice as an advocate for people with cerebral palsy and raises awareness about their capabilities. On this episode Win, who is a tri-athlete and who loves snowboarding, shares the ways people underestimate individuals with CP, how she learned to thrive despite her disability and why she feels it's important for people with disabilities to share their stories. On this episode you'll learn: What people misunderstand about people with cerebral palsy.Ways to turn grief into action.The importance of having an advocate.Why it's crucial for people with disabilities to share their stories.Why it's important for content creators to listen to their audience's wants and needs. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some days, the sun just ain't gonna shine. There will be clouds, there will be rain, there may even be storms. But when it comes to your dreams, you can not let those cloudy days dissuade you from pressing on. Do not let disappointment stop you. You have to learn to run in the rain! DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beauty culturalist Phylencia Taylor considers herself a late bloomer into the world of entrepreneurship. After a decade in the beauty industry working in marketing at top brands such as Carol's Daughter and Wella, she made the shift. Based on her experience, the upstate New York native decided to create products and tools she felt like she needed when entering the beauty industry -- tools that will boost the evolution of success for newcomers. The result is her book, Evolving Beauty and its companion planner. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Phylencia talks to us about core marketing values, mistakes too many beauty brands made, and the importance of not only being successful, but fulfilled. On this episode you'll learn: Marketing is still a core part of business in the age of digital.One of the biggest mistakes beauty brands make.How to know when a product is working and when it isn't.The value of utilizing guerrilla marketing tactics.Her beauty breakthrough theorem.How to view beauty as a tool of empowerment.Her advice for learning to be happy AND successful.When it comes to your journey, everybody can't come. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes and resources for this episode can be found on supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's almost mid 2017 -- June will be here in just over a week. What dream have you been promising yourself that you were going put in motion this year no matter what? What's holding you back? What are you afraid of? It's time to real with yourself about what's standing in the way, and to just start. Just. Start. Here are some ideas on how to get started. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A call from her freshman roommate from college, Jessica Ma, changed the trajectory of Andrea Barrica's life forever when she asked her to be a co-founder of inDinero, an accounting software company, which raised more than $1 million in venture capital investement. It was one of the most harrowing experiences of Andrea's life -- and her first sign that she was meant to be an entrepreneur. Today, Andrea -- who has coached other entrepreneurs in raising more than $80 million for their business -- is preparing to launch a business that aligns with who she is as an activist and with her passion for creating sex positive environments and removing shame around sexuality , called O school. In this episode, the Sacramento native talks to us about tapping into empathy as your superpower, removing shame from all areas of your life, learning to be the best advocate for your business and the importance of being your authentic self no matter what. On this episode you'll learn: Becoming and showing up as your true self.The power of the right mentor investing in you.The value of having a cheerleader on your team.How shame limits our forward movement. Tapping into empathy as your superpower in business.How emotional intelligence impacts your bottom line.The three key jobs of a CEO.Andrea's top tips for a great investor pitch and how to learn to read the room.How to focus on the highest impact activity. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes, as you're becoming clearer about the things you want and who you want to be in the world, you may get some pushback from people who are used to experiencing you one way. What you have to do is become confident in being your authentic self and find spaces where you are safe and supported in just being YOU! Here's some advice for how to do that and become ok with losing people along the way. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrea Pitter is clear: "I was always good at hustling." Since Kindergarten, the Brooklyn native has been able to spot opportunities, creatively fulfill a demand and confidently make a sale. On this episode, Andrea, who is the owner and designer of the bridal and accessories brand Pandora Bridal, talks about recognizing opportunities, how to set boundaries in your business, pushing beyond your fears and getting clear on your own definition of success. On this episode you'll learn: Don't turn your creativity into a chore.How to say no to requests for discounts.In business you have to learn how to let it go.How to upsell your customer in an exciting way.If you have an idea of what you want to do, work in that industry.Remembering that the best part of the journey is on the other side of fear.How to hire the right staff.How to know when it's time to expand.The importance of educating your customer.How to promote your brand on social media.Social media dos and donts — and the importance of those first nine photos.Getting clear on your own definition of success. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I have the biggest crush on you -- and I want you to have a huge crush on YOURSELF! Sometimes we forget all that's lovable about us. Here are a few ways to remember! DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since she was five years old and growing up just outside of Boston, Susanne Goldstein has been committed to letting things flow -- so much so that she would clear branches from the brook near her friend's house because she wanted to create a clear path for the water. Today, as CEO of diversity/inclusion company the Verna Myers Consulting Group and a producer/director, Susanne remains committed to creating clear paths for advancement, achievement and conversations that lead to mutual understanding, as evidenced by her latest endeavor, a powerful and ambitious documentary series called The Exchange. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Susanne talks about creating your own opportunities, making genuine connections and working within your sweet spot. On this episode you'll learn: Surround yourself with the best.The value of carrying your own paintbrush and painting your own door of opportunity.How to network by fives.What you should say to a contact when you're not really sure.How you can create your own luck.The importance of following up with people who support you.How to break through the "fourth wall."Why she believes in setting a theme for your year.How to live your life within your sweet spot. CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO SUPPORT ABOUT SUSANNE GOLDSTEIN'S PROJECT, The Exchange. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources mentioned in this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When she was younger, Miko Branch had a secret fantasy of opening a pink-decorated salon, although her parents had other career aspirations in mind for her. At age 25, Miko made that dream a reality, and ran her own salon out of the Brooklyn apartment she shared with her sister, Titi. In 1997, with her sister's encouragement, Miko opened a storefront salon despite her own fears about expanding. Though some of those fears may have been realized when the sisters later lost their business due to what Miko calls some rookie business mistakes, a combination of their resilience, the influence of their strong-willed southern grandmother, Jessie Mae Branch, an aha moment while bathing her young son and a determination to create a hair care products that suited their textures and their lives would change the path of Miss Jessie's granddaughters forever. Today, as Co-Founder and CEO of Miss Jessie's -- one of the natural haircare industry's leading brands -- Miko Branch talks to Support is Sexy podcast about rookie mistakes, aha moments, the power of sharing secrets with your customers, the dangers of growing too quickly and her thoughts on the Shea Moisture marketing misstep. Plus, she opens up about losing her sister Titi in 2014 and how that experience has affected her commitment to her own mental wellness and to spreading that message of mental health awareness to others. On this episode you'll learn: How to recognize opportunities.Miko's advice for entrepreneurs creating their own beauty products.The advantage of BEING your customer.The power of sharing the how-to information for your products.The moment when you realize you're on to something.What it takes to to be prepared for distribution of your products.The pitfalls of growing too quickly.How "over-skuing" hurts your brand.How to avoid marketing missteps and how to address them when they happen.What Miko and Miss Jessie's are doing to support mental wellness and mental health awareness.The importance of giving ourselves permission to understand our feelings as women. And the sometimes lonely journey of entrepreneurship. WANT TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF MIKO'S BOOK AND A SAMPLE OF MISS JESSIE'S HAIR CARE PRODUCTS? BE AMONG THE FIRST FIVE LUCKY LISTENERS TO SIGN UP HERE FOR OUR GIVEAWAY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Mother's Day! If you're a mom or a caregiver, I hope you're having a spectacular day! And in between the well-deserved pampering (or simple off time) that you'll enjoy today, I want to encourage you to take a few minutes to reflect. What dream have you been pregnant with for way too long? It's time to give birth! DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Visit supportissexypodcast.com for more! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's your story? What are you accepting to be true -- or untrue -- about yourself? How are you internalizing the stories that other people try to impose on you? These are a few of the questions I pose in this episode as we get clear on the stories we're telling ourselves and how those stories affect you in your life, your business, your relationships and more. YOU are the author of your story, you have the power to control your own narrative. Find out how. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Rana Campbell, her memories of childhood including straddling two worlds between her days spent at her preppy middle and high school and her hometown of Orange, New Jersey. The experience helped her learn how to navigate her way no matter her environment and taught her the importance of exposure to possibilities and dreaming big. On this episode, Rana, who hosts the popular Dreams in Drive podcast, talks about the power of stories, how our stories affect our dreams, being aware of the themes in your life and sticking with your vision even through the plateau. On this episode, you'll learn: The importance of being aware of the reoccurring themes in your life.Why you have to ask the right questions.Set a date for when you're going to launch that new thing.How the universe conspires to help you.Knowing when it's time to make a change and go in a different direction.How to know when to put an idea in the garage until later.The value of knowing what you don't want.The real deal about monetizing your podcast and working with advertisers.The advice Rana received from the head of Apple Podcasts.The power of telling yourself that it's going to be okay even if you don't believe it yet.Being led by your why and knowing that the work you're doing is bigger than you. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a big difference between giving it up and giving up. As ambitious women, sometimes we get the two confused, and doing so causes us to put a choke hold on our dreams -- trying to force it rather than fulfill it. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about the beauty of giving your dream some room to breathe, and the important distinction between giving it up and giving up. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Carrie Kerpen , CEO of one of the industry's leading social media companies -- Likeable Media, having flexibility and control over her time and the ability to be there for her young daughter is what opened her eyes to entrepreneurship. On this episode of Support is Sexy podcast, Carrie talks about boosting your likability factor, how self-care made her a better CEO and how her unicorn of a wedding birthed her social media business back in 2006 -- the year before Facebook was available to us all. On this episode you'll learn: That fears are learned, not given at birthHow to boost your likability factorThe importance of listening first when it comes to your content.Why most of us are data rich and insight poorWhat women entrepreneurs need to know about content and social media Carries top personal branding tipsHow to pick your social media platform.What brands get wrong about social media.Why you MUST focus on your business being profitableWhy there's no one secret to successHow to build your personal advisory boardWays self-care makes you a better CEO DON'T MISS OUT! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources mentioned in this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can come up with a long list of reasons to wait to leap, to wait to go after that dream, to wait to make it happen. But really, they're not reasons, they're excuses disguised as reasons. It's all part of the waiting game. On this episode, I talk about the reasons you'll always lose at the waiting game, and the three things you're REALLY waiting for when you come up with those excuses: PerfectionPermissionProof Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes, resources and links for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edgina "Eddie" Desormeau fell in love with entrepreneurship in high school while working at a bed and breakfast called The Lewis House in upstate New York. Though her professional journey didn't lead her down the road of hospitality, the experience of seeing someone run their own business planted a seed that later blossomed into her own public relations firm, DE 1989. Today, the Haiti native who came to the United States at age 12 and learned English in a matter of months, has a list of clients from diverse industries, including fashion, food & beverage and entertainment. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Eddie shares what you need to know about what public relations is and what it is not, how to get clients and grow your PR business and the important list you need to make before you quit your job and become an entrepreneur. On this episode, you'll learn: How to know when to move on.Lessons about the importance of self care.The value of taking a step back and deciding what your really want.The important list you need to make before you quit your job.What is public relations and what is not.How to get new clients.What indicators to look for to select the right networking events.How to get exposure for your business.The importance of getting clear on your story for your business.Why you have to DECIDE that you're enough. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review! Show notes, contacts, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Malene Barnett , creator and Design Director of Malene B., has always been an artist, receiving awards throughout school to pursue her passion. But even though the Norwalk, Connecticut, native was clear that she was meant to do something creative with her life, she was also clear that she was not enamored with this idea of being a "starving artist." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Malene -- who turned her passion for art and design into an award-winning design company featuring bespoke carpet, fine wall coverings and artisan tiles -- talks about discovering your specialty, determining your niche, and building a distinct brand with longevity, media appeal and the never-ending potential for expansion. On this episode, you'll learn: How to determine your niche.The importance of knowing how to market and sell your designs.The benefits of having a specialty.Why, as a designer, you have to be aware of how much your have to budget for samples. Why you MUST do your research, study the industry and know the players.How to assess when the answer should be "no" on a potential project.How to approach -- and connect with -- potential partners.Her 3 tips for designers wanting to get exposureHow to make sure your business is able to adjust to change.Why you have to put your work out there before you're "ready."And why, when it comes to business, you can't take any of this personal. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! USE THE CODE SUPPORT IS SEXY TO GET $10 OFF OF MALENE'S SPECIAL E-GUIDES FOR LAUNCHING AND GROWING YOUR DESIGN BUSINESS. Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I am so blessed to get presented with a variety of opportunities that extend beyond the Support is Sexy podcast and that are often a reflection of the hard work I've done over the past 20 years in media. And while I examine all opportunities with an open mind, a prayerful heart and a confidence that lets me know that all opportunities – even the ones I may decline – come my way for a reason, I still find myself putting the worry before the opportunity. So while I'm thinking and praying and being open minded, there is a part of my mind that is already past the opportunity and thinking about all of the implications it could mean for me and for my life and for my family and for my future and what about this and what if this means I'm going to have to do that, but what if that happens and oh gosh what about….? This is what previous Support is Sexy podcast guest and Drop the Ball author Tiffany Dufu says is worrying about problems that you don't have, which is a lesson a mentor taught her when she did the same. Since this is something that happened to me just recently, I wanted to share this message with you all as you weigh the opportunities that present themselves in your life and give a few reasons why you want to be aware of whether you're worrying about problems you don't even have. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Courtney Daniel says her twin sister is definitely an extrovert and has the opposite personality than she does, the imaginative creator of C. Daniel Designs says it took practice and courage for her to break out of her own shell and build her successful stationary design business. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Courtney speaks about navigating business as an introvert, turning her passion into a must-have product and how to connect with ideal clients in an unforgettable way. On this episode you'll learn: How to navigate business as an introvert.Tips on how to break out of your shell.How to turn your passion into a must-have product.The importance of speaking your dream job into existence.What you can learn from the hiccups in your journeyHow to connect with your clients in a meaningful way.Smart and easy ways to network.Advice for how to get your product in the hand of potential clients.The truth about the loneliness of entrepreneurship and how to make it through. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, resources AND A SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How serious are you about your business? This is a question I had to SERIOUSLY ask myself within this past week. I had one of those weeks that online entrepreneurs dread: My web site, elaynefluker.com, was down and completely inaccessible to my audience and to me for the past week. ACK!! It was a rough one, but as always, I challenged myself to think about the lesson in it all. Through my tears (kidding, sort of) I determined that my seriousness about my business was being tested here. There were areas where I had clearly slacked, or hadn't taken all the steps I need to to make sure this business that I have invested more than a year's worth of time, effort, money and plenty more into, was protected. Can you relate? Is there an are in your business where you're unnecessarily slacking? Time to ask yourself WHY! And it's time to put a few things in place to make sure you cover your bases, because your business matters. So don't take it for granted. Take it seriously. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! JOIN SUPPORT IS SEXY! FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | JOIN OUR FREE MASTERMIND [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Stephanie Wild, it was a benign tumor that helped launch her business. When the Nashville, Tennessee, native was diagnosed, she began to obsessively research healthier options for food and skincare choices, knowing that what you put in and on your body has a major effect on your health. Out of this experience, Body by Ruah was born. On this episode, Stephanie shares how her quest for a healthier lifestyle changed the trajectory of her life, set her business in motion, and inspired her to enroll a community of people in her vision to provide access to healthy choices for all. On this episode, you'll learn: The importance of doing your research.How to test your products.Knowing when expand your vision.How to get support for that broader vision.The benefits of collaborations.Tips for launching a natural product line. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! VISIT BODY BY RUAH AT bodybyruah.com FOLLOW BODY BY RUAH AT… Facebook: @bodybyruah Instagram: @bodybyruah RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THIS EPISODE: Ifundwomen.com CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT STEPHANIE'S IFUNDWOMEN CAMPAIGN FOR BODY BY RUAH. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Benilde Little is a bestselling author who has been "on her own" as a creative for 20 years, but the former Essence magazine editor just recently began to view herself as an entrepreneur. As time went on and industries – especially the book publishing industry – continued to change, the Newark, New Jersey, native embraced the idea of entrepreneurship, in part out of necessity. On this episode, Benilde talks about transitioning into entrepreneurship as a creative, how to embrace that creative part of yourself no matter how "weird" it may seem, the journey of overcoming a deep depression and channeling your experiences into your work, and Benilde's own mission of empowering women to be vulnerable and transparent. On this episode you'll learn: Why it's important to see yourself as an entrepreneur, even as a creative.How to know when what you're doing may not be your "song."The importance of having an accountability partner.Embracing your "weird" side.Owning your sensitivity and vulnerability.Getting over your "shoulds."Channeling your experiences into your creative work. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now if you and I are connected on social media – especially on Instagram, you have probably seen a post or two from me about running. I love running, especially running outdoors, and it's a form of not only exercise but of meditation for me. I've also shared some of my recent challenges with running thanks to a knee that wants me to slow it up a bit. But overall, outdoor distance running is my thing, and while I do shorter runs during the week, for the past six weeks or so at the time of this recording, I've started going to the park near where I live here in Georgia each weekend and doing the beautiful five and half mile trail there. Now along this trail, there are plenty of trees and wildlife and lakes and just everything that you'd want to take in during a run. And there are ALSO plenty of hills – looooong and in some cases steeeeep hills. Because the trail is still new to me, I don't know exactly when they're coming, but I know they're coming! And boy! Does my mind go through all kinds of changes as I start to approach them! Notice that I said my MIND – not my body! My body, other than this knee challenge that I mentioned, is fine as long as I take it slow. But my mind??? The mental acrobatics that it goes through to convince me to stop before I get to that hill – and when that hill is in view – is remarkable! So during this weekend's run – as I dug in and ran up one of those many hills, I started to think about the hills we all face in our lives and in our businesses, and how many times we may either try to avoid them, give up when we encounter them, or get halfway to the top and turn back around. Can you relate? So on this episode, I want to share some words of encouragement and a few reasons for women entrepreneurs to TAKE THE HILL in your business and life! DON'T MISS AN EPISODE! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on Apple Podcasts or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you believe in destiny? Are we all meant for a certain fate or destination in life? On this episode of the support is Sexy podcast I offer a theory, and share what I believe often trips us up in a big way on our journey toward our own destinies. Have a listen, and watch your step! SUBSCRIBE to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voices. They're everywhere. Our duty to ourselves is to be present and self-aware enough to know when to listen, when to ignore and how to interpret the messages. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about the voices and the importance of watching what we -- and they -- say. Voices in our head. Voices in our lives. Voices from the Universe. Find out how to recognize and manage them all. SUBSCRIBE TO SUPPORT IS SEXY PODCAST on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Food poisoning is a beast -- and not a sweet one. I'm recovering from my last bout -- the third in the past few months -- and it has pushed me to figure out what the heck is going on. Something in my diet is not working, something has got to go! So I'm going through the process of elimination, removing the things that I think are no longer good for me, seeing how it goes, and then replacing them with better, healthier options. The same is necessary for us in our businesses, careers and lives. Occasionally, we need to go through the process of elimination and remove those things (or people) that no longer serve us. As difficult as it may be at times, doing so creates space for something or someone that may be a better fit to come in. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about how to let go of what's keeping you sick, stuck and dissatisfied. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The more important a project is to your evolution, the more resistance you will feel to it."~Author Steven Pressfield, "The War of Art." In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how resistance (and fear) kept me from taking action and completing a project that has been a dream of mine since I was a child: Finishing a book proposal and ultimately becoming an author. But the pursuit of perfection and the ability to come up with plenty of reasons (i.e., excuses) gave me plenty of "outs" for not completing this job and fully going after this dream. That is until I finally stopped playing and decided to do that thing and do the work! Life is short, time is limited, you can no longer waste either of those gifts. Find out how to push through the resistance and make a commitment to take a step toward your destiny. It's waiting for you. As Wayne Dyer said, "Don't die with your music in you." Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does the world (or your business) have you feeling kind of "meh?" Do you have moments when you want to give up and walk away from your latest venture because it's just not working or you're frustrated or you've hit a roadblock that has you completely down in the dumps? Are there people, even if well-meaning, who completely suck your joy and enthusiasm for that thing that you're creating? Welcome to entrepreneurship! :) And welcome to life as a human being. You're going to have moments where the world, your business and the people within it threaten to steal your joy. Don't allow it. YOU control your happiness, your thoughts control your emotion. I had to remember this in a recent instance when my web site went down and help was slow to the rescue. On this episode I talk about simple tools that you can tap into so that you can keep anything or anyone from hacking your happiness. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime friends Courtney Anderson and Tiffany McKenzie have taken "moonlighting" to the next level. As full-time lawyers -- a tenure-track law professor at Georgia State University and an estate planning attorney, respectively -- the Atlanta, Georgia, residents are also co-owners of boutique fitness studio, Vibe Ride. With a diverse and passionate group of clients built over their past two years in business, Vibe Ride combines fitness, technology, a sense of community and ratchet music with popular classes that include indoor cycling, barre and P90x. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Courtney and Tiffany open up about being the underdog, facing the doubters and creating a business and a community that's truly unique and all about the perfect vibe. On this episode, you'll learn: The balancing act of building a business and a full time career.Importance of having the right team.Always add twice as much time and money into what you want to do.The importance of experimenting with your marketing strategy to see what's working.How to foster community with your customers.How to pick the perfect location.How to build and manage your team.How to get through moments of doubt (from you or from outsiders).Advice for choosing investors for your business.How to tell your job about your business and finding ways to marry the two. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources from this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrating the high points in your business and career is the easy part, right? Everybody's cheering you on, liking what you offer, telling you how fantastic you are, wanting to be there for you every step of the way. But what about the moments when you're experiencing the lows? The crowd disperses, it can sometimes feel lonely and confusing, and you're often left alone with your own thoughts that threaten to drive you mad if you let them. Fortunately, although we certainly live in a world where moments of our lives and journeys are delivered through filtered images and highlight reels, more and more entrepreneurs are being honest about the ups and downs, highs and lows, of entrepreneurship. The roller coaster is real, and to survive the dips, you need support. On this episode I share some of the tactics I use to sustain myself in those moments when you can't figure out which way is up. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Entrepreneur, author, filmmaker and photographer Alyscia Cunningham learned important lessons about building up a resilience to rejection from her tight-knit, Trinidadian family. As a five-year-old, she walked door-to-door with her grandfather as he sold water filters in their Baltimore neighborhood and, on occasion, encountered hostile customers. And her mom, who suffered a stroke after a brain aneurysm when Alyscia was just two years old, never the partial paralysis on her left side stop her from living a full life. In 2013, when Alyscia wanted to do a "big chop" to support women with cancer, she experienced unexpected rejection and negativity again, this time from women who told her she was crazy to cut her waist-length locks. As was family tradition, that rejection fueled her to move forward more determined than ever, not only to cut her own hair in support, but to celebrate the beauty of bald women in her new documentary and book, I Am More Than My Hair. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Alyscia talks about using your art as a tool of social commentary, finding support for your project through multiple resources and how to incorporate your family into your business as it continues to evolve. On this episode you'll learn: Be open to expanding your project beyond what you envision.Smart resources to support your documentary.Fiscal sponsorship -- what it means and how it can support your project.How to use your art for social good.The value of involving family, especially children, in your business.How to find a good coach.The importance of understanding your mindset as it relates to your business. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio!Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There have been many lessons along this journey of creating the Support is Sexy podcast! Throughout it all, the greatest lesson has been that you have to learn to let go. As much as we have a vision, have a plan, have goals, there has to be a part of you that is flexible, that is able to be open to the way the path leads you. In this episode, in addition to celebrating the milestone of reaching episode 200 of the podcast (yes!), I share the things that we let hold us hostage as we embark on our journeys throughout business and throughout life. It's time to let go! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Find show notes, resources and links for this episode at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can."~Arthur Ashe, tennis legend, social activist. This is one of my favorite quotes, so much so that I have it framed and on my bookshelf in my office. It's something I go back to often, especially when I'm in a period of transition or launching something new or going into unfamiliar territory and feeling fear about inadequacy. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I break down this inspiring quote and talk about how you can use it to move forward with confidence in your business and your life during those times of transitions. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resource for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jennifer Miotke is president of one of Atlanta's top boutique matchmaking companies, One on One Matchmaking. And although she's not the owner of the business, she feels herself coming into her own as a partner for owner and mentor Sarah Kathryn Walmsley. With her passionate, tell-it-like-style, Jennifer and team have grown the company from three clients in 2009 to hundreds of clients today, and they boasts more than 300 marriages as a result of their services. On this episode of the Support is Sexy, the Columbia, South Carolina, native -- who hustles with heart on behalf of her clients -- talks about building a successful matchmaking business, the dating challenges (and opportunities!) that exist for professional women, and why -- when it comes to your happiness -- apathy is your worst enemy. On this episode you'll learn: How conquering your fear helps you build up your grit and resistance.How grow your business too fast could your brand.The importance of great referrals.Her top 3 tips for finding a great matchmaker.The most common challenges successful women face when dating.Jennifer's top 3 tips for a great first date.What saying "I'm too busy" really means.Why you can't care about your clients' success more than they do.Why you have to be aware of apathy about your own happiness.The importance of second chances.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people don't feel insecure around you..."--Marianne Williamson. It's time to step into the light and stop shrinking. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crystal McCrary has always known that she wanted to be a writer. So what career path did she take after finishing school? She became an entertainment lawyer. Because that's what so many of us do when we're not sure yet how to align our passion with our vision and with our business, right? We make what seems like the smart/safe choice. Crystal's first step toward her dream of becoming a writer? Writing! Something that bestselling author Terry McMillian told her she must do if she was serious. When Crystal was halfway through a book that later became her first novel -- Homecourt Advantage -- she decided to leave the law firm and take the leap. Since then, Crystal has written several novels and produced and directed television series, films and documentaries, including her latest project, Little Ballers: Indiana, with WNBA star Skylar Diggins. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Crystal talks about how her work has evolved, what stories are most important to her at this stage of her life, the importance of more show, less tell, and her advice for aspiring filmmakers, producers an creatives who have a vision, but who are uncertain of which path to follow. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't until three or four years into her side hustle that Kimberly Blackwell, CEO of the award-winning marketing and promotions agency PMM — which is based in Columbus, Ohio — took the leap of faith and struck out on her own as an entrepreneur. Until then, the Cincinnati native was working for a big company in marketing while building what she never imagined would become her full-time business. And when Kimberly finally went for it, she did so from the her one-bedroom apartment, though her mindset enabled her to think much bigger. What has sustained her and her business — which works with companies such as Nationwide, Toyota and Fed Ex — for nearly 20 years? Her faith, her natural affinity for people, her competitive nature, her desire to always over-deliver and, as she says, being a "pay-it-forward kind of chick." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kim talks about the importance of paying attention to the points of reveal, why you're only as strong as your network, why those networks should be diverse, how, as a marketer and creator, you have to speak the love language of your audience, and why — when it comes to personal branding — you have to remember that you have a brand with your boss/business and you have a brand with your bae. On this episode you'll learn: The importance of paying attention to points of reveal.Why you're only as strong as your network -- and why that network needs to be diverse.The value of making sure you over-deliver on every project.How to move beyond imposter syndrome moments.The difference between being "invited" and being "included."How to be an intentional communicator.The importance of TND - Tone and Delivery.Speak the love language of your audience.The benefit of getting out of your comfort zone.What most of us get wrong about personal branding.3 top marketing tips for new entrepreneurs.Why mindset is everything.Why women business owners must look into collaborating in order to help each other grow.There's power in course correction.The importance of having mentors and champions on your side.Why you have to regularly reinvent your business.Remember that you have a brand with your boss and you have a brand with bae. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yes, as a woman entrepreneur there are going to be days when you may feel frustrated with your business because it's not growing as quickly as you hoped. Yes, there will be days when you are discouraged that something you thought was going to work out a certain way simply doesn't. Yes, there are going to people who don't get it, don't support you, don't care. Yes, there are going to be events, conferences and "top ____ lists" that have your name no where near it. Yes, some days, you are going to want to throw in the towel and call it quits. Don't. You were given this vision for a reason. You know in your heart that you're on to something, that you were meant to do this. And even on your worst day, there's a part of you that whispers, "you got this!" Use this episode for a bit of encouragement during those moments when you need to hush your inner critic, and remind yourself exactly who the ____ you are. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I know, it may not make intellectual sense at first or seem counterintuitive, but focusing on forming good, new habits -- in my opinion -- is more powerful than just focusing on increasing your discipline. In this episode, I share ways that you can develop good habits to support you in your business and your personal life, and how -- during the moments when you slip -- you must recommit. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and they say something in passing that completely rocks your world? Something that – even though it's about a completely different topic -- resonates with you so deeply about something you're going through? Something that's like…whoa! That happened me to me during my interview this week with Jennfier Miotke, President of One on One Matchmaking here in Atlanta. Jennifer's interview, which is full of great dating advice and insight on running a matchmaking business, will air next week, so make sure you listen out for it. But what struck me during our conversation was her response to my question about why professional women sometimes struggle to date. And yes, if you've been listening to the show, you know I'm speaking about myself. Dating is on my to-do list, but honestly, it sits in the same spot and hasn't risen to the top of the priority list in a looooong time. Jennifer's response gave me a clue as to why that is. Listen to this episode to find out what she says, and to see how half stepping on this things that matter to you is doing nothing but holding you back. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mentorship. We all have our preconceived notions about it. On this episode, I encourage you to rethink mentorship, your approach to it and how you may make the most of your relationship, whether mentor or mentee. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to your business, are you clear? I mean really clear? Like, crystal. Do you know your WHY? Can you articulate that with ease? How much do you know about your audience and your customer? And really, why does it all matter to you? As you continue to grow and evolve in your business, these will be just a few of the questions that you have to face -- whether you're asking them of yourself or your pitching your business to other people (investors, contacts, potential customers, etc). To embody confidence when talking about your business, you have to be clear. Clear on your who, what and why. But how do you get clear? By asking yourself a few questions. I don't have all the answers, but I definitely have the questions. In this episode I share questions that help me continue to get clear on my business, and pinpoint my who what and why. Have a listen, and then be sure to go to supportissexydownloads.com so you can get the FREE DOWNLOAD of the graphic that goes with this episode. Paste it on your vision board, capture on your phone, use it as a guide whenever you need to get clear! Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode can be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You know, sometimes I even surprise myself. I consider myself an introvert; although I know how to "turn it on" when needed. But "turning it on" requires work, and for an introvert like me it requires a lot of work and effort, which usually leaves me exhausted afterward. For this reason, I usually prefer me-time or intimate interactions with friends, where I can lay back and be myself. But that's not the part that surprises me. What surprises me is how I have become the princess (not quite the queen) of networking since I relocated to Atlanta -- connecting with new people nearly three or four times a week. I've never had trouble building relationships with people, but honestly, since I worked and lived in New York for so long, I had become comfortable knowing who I knew. I didn't quite subscribe to the "no-new-friends" motto; but I did feel like: "I'm good." The change changed all of that. A new environment, a new perspective, a need to push myself outside of my complacent zone and get out there to connect with new people, and, my priority, to create opportunities to continue to build my business. This isn't an episode about your need to network. (I actually find "networking" as we know it kind of slimy, but connections are crucial.) This is about you looking at a change that maybe you're avoiding, or one that your doubting, and thinking of it in a new way. Perhaps it is just what you need. Listen to find out why. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you suffer from "shiny apple syndrome?" If you're an entrepreneur with any ambition, it's likely you have. Instead of drilling down on what's working, we get caught up focusing on what's next. But what's next may not be what's needed. Ask yourself: What's the one thing that I should focus on to help me achieve extraordinary results? This is what I am learning while reading the book, The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan (Bard Press 2013). I've heard many entrepreneurs mention the book as one of their favorites – a go-to for advice – and I understand why. I have tons of passages outlined, as I share in this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, the book is helping me to clear away some of the "shiny apples" in my entrepreneurial journey and focusing on what really matters, both to the business I want to build and the life I want to lead. Listen to learn one of the most important questions you can ask yourself when searching for your One Thing. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How far are you willing to go to keep your commitment? A commitment you've made to yourself and to other people? If you decided that it matters to you, will you do whatever it takes no matter the obstacle you face? I ask these questions as I sit in the pitch darkness – with the exception of the glow of my laptop – and record an episode of the Support is Sexy podcast during a power outage caused by a big storm here in Georgia. As a night owl who does much of my recording and work for my online business in the evening – you can understand how a power outage might present a problem. (Ack!) But you know what? I'm recording, I'm writing, I'm committed and I'm finding a way. I'm not sure exactly how this will work, but I am sure I will find a way. Whatever storm your facing, in whatever form it takes – whether that's power outage, person or other challenges – figure it out. In your life, in your business, you can find a way. In this episode, I offer some advice on how to do so. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atlanta native Lisa Binderow never thought she'd love being an entrepreneur, but was drawn to the analytical side of it -- finding problems and coming up with creative solutions. Such was the path for Lisa -- who now lives with her husband and soon-to-come baby in New York -- in 2014, when her cropped leggings on the way to teach yoga class just weren't enough, and the existing solutions of itchy, acrylic leg warmers just weren't cutting it. Problem found. The solution? nicepipes, Lisa's invention of arm and leg warmers that are soft, comfortable, stretchy and perfect for fitness fanatics, plus they protect you from the cold. Ever since Lisa wore her first few samples to yoga classes and other teachers coveted her nicepipes, the brand has been heating up ever since -- and most recently became a hot topic when Lisa made a memorable appearance on an episode of ABC's Shark Tank. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lisa talks about finding the courage to dive into the Shark Tank, and the power of daring greatly, knowing when it's time to move on and being brave enough to turn down what might seem like an opportunity of a lifetime. On this episode you'll learn:How to leave that thing that doesn't make you happy, even if what's next isn't perfect.How to get over the fear of changing course.First steps to take when you have a new product idea.How to take inspired action.Why people are your greatest resource.Remembering that it's important to know what you want and what you DON'T want.For every big YES there may be 5 no's, but you have keep going.How to walk away from what may seem like a deal of a lifetime.Being focused on what matters most to you, your life and your business.How to get comfortable trusting your gut.What Lisa learned about herself and the kind of business she wants for Nice Pipes after Shark Tank (and the book that prepared her for her appearance).Why you have to surround yourself with people who support you and allow you to be vulnerable. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yona Love didn't have an easy childhood. Born in Israel, she came to U.S. with her mom and her four siblings at age nine after her parents divorced, and she chipped in where she could as her family was on public assistance in order to get by. It was during this time, that Yona says she learned the value of working hard by watching her mom learn English, study at night and build what later became the family's constructions business, which Yona now helps run. But deep down, in the midst of blueprints and permits, Yona always had a love for fashion. Today, although Yona still runs the family constriction company, fashion is her business, and her new line Yona New York is -- made for women sizes 14 - 24 -- is gaining momentum. Most recently one of her looks was worn by This is Us star Chrissy Metz, and it has been featured in publications such as Refinery 29 and Life & Style. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Yona talks to us about addressing a pain point with your business, going after deferred dreams, and keeping it all in the family (business). On this episode you'll learn: How to get over the life's hurdles.How to tap into your resilience and not give up.The importance of second chances.Find a way to do that thing you love.Tapping into deferred dreams.Creating a business that solves a pain point.How to reach out to influencers. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Be flexible. As an entrepreneur, you have the opportunity to employ flexibility as you go about building your business. Whether it's when you're facing failure and disappointment, when you're in the midst of a big project that takes an unexpected change, or when a personal priorities come up (family, friends, self-care), being flexible will help you get through these times AND avoid beating yourself up. Be flexible, begin again and keep going. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For entrepreneur Corinne Joachim-Sanon, changing the negative narrative that is often forced on her home country of Haiti is part of her mission. Through her all-natural chocolate company, Askanya Chocolates, Corrine celebrates the beauty of Haiti as an agriculture center not only through the imagery used on her products, but also by creating lasting job opportunities and making the best use of the country's natural resources. After attending the University of Michigan and Wharton School of Business, the self-described "book worm," who skipped the fourth and the eighth grade, became an industrial engineer and was in the flow of her career in New York City. But at 29, Corinne's passion for being a change agent in her community and creating a business that, at its core, was about social change in Haiti, called her back home. Since launching in 2015, Askanya Chocolates are now sold in stores around the world, the company has more than 30 employees and works with 3000 local farmers and it is Haiti's first bean-to-bar chocolate company. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Corinne talks about having the determination to experience all you want to experience in life, being clear on your mission for yourself and your business and how she created a business that makes shifting the narrative of her country a delicious success. On this episode you'll learn: Create short- and long-term lists of your goals.How to navigate the road blocks as you build your business.The importance of remembering that entrepreneurship is a marathon; not a sprint.Top tips for how to get your products into stores.The value of work-of-mouth.How to create a business that pushes social change and empowers women.Why you should listen to the naysayers, and let them make you better than ever. Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio! Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes! Show notes for this episode including resources, links, etc, may be found at supportissexypodcast.com. [Music: "Easy" by SPCZ] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices