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Ep 633633: How to Change the Fashion Industry One Customer at a Time with Smart Glamour Owner Mallorie Dunn

Created by fashion designer Mallorie Dunn, SmartGlamour is an ethical, customizable clothing line for folks of all shapes and sizes. Launched in February 2014, SmartGlamour was created to address accessibility within the fashion industry (both in size and price, specifically within ethical fashion) while also using our imagery as a tool to help counteract the negative messaging to women, femmes and non-binary folks all throughout fashion- and beauty- related industries. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Mallorie shares the trouble with fashion -- being the largest pollutant after oil, the dangers of fast fashion, what you need to know about those clothing donations you make and how she plans to shift the industry one customer at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 7, 201946 min

Ep 632632: How Cultural Representation in Product Development Helped Greentop Gifts Founder Jacquelyn Rodgers Launch a Successful Business

When Jacquelyn Rodgers couldn't find wrapping paper and holiday decor that featured a Santa Claus of color for her son, she sprung into action creating one of her own. And though she already had a full-time job, her passion project quickly turned into a full-time business with the launch of Greentop Gifts. Jacquelyn and her husband want to create a brand where families of color can see themselves reflected while bringing diversity to the holiday deco category via their Clarence Claus product line. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jacquelyn shares how to find a void and be bold enough to fill it, the importance of storytelling for your brand and knowing when it's time to bring in some support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 3, 201947 min

Ep 631631: How to Build a Business with Staying Power with Sales Tax Expert Chanel Christoff Davis

Chanel Christoff Davis is co-founder, President and CEO of Davis Davis & Harmon LLC -Sales Tax Experts. The Dallas, Texas-based firm specializes in Sales Tax- refund recovery, audit defense, and has recovered over $100 Million per year for clients. As President/CEO, Chanel has 17 years of experience in managing client relations and the day-to-day management decisions of the firm. And on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she tells us how she and her husband/co-founder launched their business (much to their own surprise), the important move from government contracts to corporate work and how they have successfully sustained their firm for nearly 20 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 1, 201951 min

Ep 630630: Insider Tips on How to Build Your Fitness Brand Online with Ashley Chatman of Fit Body by Ashley

Ashley Chatman is an online weight loss coach who helps women get into the best shape of their life with dance fitness through her Fit Body by Ashley brand. With Ashely, you can "Party Off Your Pounds" in a six-week self-paced challenge or in her one-on-one 12-week transformation program. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ashely -- who lost 30 pounds herself by dancing her way through the pain of losing her mother to cancer -- gets real with us about what it takes to run her fitness business and what she wishes she would have done differently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 29, 201950 min

Ep 629629: How to Own Your Space and Protect Your Health with Restaurateur Alyah Horsford-Sidberry of Cove Lounge

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Alyah Horsford-Sidberry -- owner of Harlem's Cove Lounge -- talks about the importance of owning your own real estate as your build your brick and mortar business, which very few entrepreneurs do. But over the last seven years as a restaurateur, Alyah has learned a lot more than what it takes to run a business, she is also more aware than ever about what she needs to do to stay healthy as an entrepreneur, which, again, is something too few entrepreneurs do. In a very candid conversation, Alyah shares the challenges, the lessons and the much-needed mental health days that are all a part of entrepreneurship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 201929 min

Ep 628628: Don't F It Up! How to Avoid Self-Sabotage When Things Start Going Your Way

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When things start going your way, you may be inclined to GET in your own way. Don't fuck it up! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I talk about the dangers of self-sabotage even when things are going RIGHT in our businesses and in our lives. These affirmations will help you stay positive and stay on the right path. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 15, 20195 min

Ep 627627: How to Set Up Your Business So It Keeps Going Even When You Have to Stop

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I ask: When you have to step away from your business for whatever reason, who's there to mind the store? As entrepreneurs we have to think of how to put systems in place so that our businesses keep going even when we have to stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 20199 min

Ep 626626: How to Recommit to What's Working (and Fix What Isn't) in Your Business and Your Life

Sometimes burnout, hitting a plateau or sexy distractions get us away from what's working in our businesses and in our lives. On this episode, I share how I am recommitting to the Support is Sexy podcast, and outline six ways that you can recommit to what matters to you and find the joy in it again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 8, 201920 min

Ep 625625: Behind the Scenes of Building a Brick and Mortar Business with Meg Sutton of Belle & Union

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Belle & Union stationery shop owner Meg Sutton gives us the real deal on the bumpy road to building a successful brick and mortar business. In an honest interview about the challenges entrepreneurs face, Meg shares why she chose to wholesale her stationery products first, why she decided to open her own shop and the important lessons she has learned throughout the process as she builds her San Antonio, Texas-based business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 1, 201935 min

Ep 624624: How to Find Your Soul's Purpose and Reinvent at Any Age with Coach and Author Jessica Joines

"The heart is the blueprint for your soul's purpose." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, coach Jessica Joines — author of the book, Dare to Believe — shares how her anxiety and panic attacks while working in advertising were the breaking point for her in making a change and discovering the purpose. The change wasn't easy, but Jessica says we have to learn to get over our victim conscious and, as her book says, dare to believe as we search for our soul's purpose. Listen to find out three important lessons to help you discover your purpose and move beyond the limiting beliefs that can hold you back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 25, 201944 min

Ep 623623: How to Find Your Voice and Have Impact with Your Podcast with Ginni Saraswati of Ginni Media

Ready to get insider tips on how to make the most of podcasting as a host of your own show? Then you'll love the insider tips from Austrailia's award-winning on-air personality Ginni Saraswati. Ginni and her family migrated from Sri Lanka to Australia, and while coming of age there Ginni discovered her voice. Now, through her podcast production company, Ginni Media, she helps others find their voice as well. On this episode, Ginni shares the power of audio, the importance of intention, the future of podcasting, and the three common mistakes most podcasters make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 201950 min

Ep 622622: How to Make Your Nonprofit Thrive in the Digital Age with PivotGround Founder Sarah Olivieri

PivotGround founder Sarah Olivieri helps nonprofits companies thrive in the digital age by revamping their marketing strategies and introducing them to the company's proprietary ImpactMethod to help break down audacious goals and make them attainable. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sarah speaks to us about discovering your superpower, being brutal in your priorities, the chaos theory and how it applies in business, and how to navigate your next step after your pivot —whether personally or professionally. PLUS, she shares new strategies for digital marketing that you don't want to miss, and the value of one-to-one in the age of the Internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 19, 201955 min

Ep 621621: 5 Money Blocks that Stall Your Business (and how to get over them) with Jennifer Longmore of Soul Journeys

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jennifer Longmore, CEO of Soul Journeys, dives into the five major money blocks that keep you from moving forward in your businesses and from finding your true purpose. She not only tells us how to get over those blocks, but she also gives insightful advice on how to stop worrying about what other people think, which keeps you playing small. "We're always going to be too bright for some people," she says. "Give them a pair of sunglasses and continue to shine!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 6, 201959 min

Ep 620620: Katherine and Nick North on Advocating for Queer Families, Making Marriage Work & Building Businesses that Make a Difference

On this powerful episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, entrepreneurs, queer advocates and married couple Katherine and Nick North speak candidly about their journey, and its many transitions, that allowed them to create a family and businesses that truly reflect who they both are and how they choose to show up in the world. As parents to five children (and one dog!), Katherine is a life coach and founder of DeclareDominion.com and Nick is a brand strategist at NickNorth.co. The two were best friends for years before becoming a couple when Nick, at the time, was a woman and a married mother of four. Later, after divorcing, Nick became a lesbian and began to date Katherine, and later he still realized that he was meant to be the man he is today and eventually made his transition to become a transgender man. Listen and learn how to show up and be most supportive to those in your life who are experiencing their own transitions in whatever way, and how to create a business and a life that reflects who you really are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 5, 20191h 2m

Ep 619619: Thinkific Co-Founder and COO Miranda Lievers Shares Insider Advice on How to Launch Your Online Course NOW and Find Your Ideal Audience

Have you been thinking about launching on online course since... I don't know... FOREVER... but you always find an excuse to put it off? This episode of the of the Support is Sexy podcast featuring Miranda Lievers -- Co-founder and COO of Thinkific -- is going to help you get over that hump! Miranda is a Vancouver-based entrepreneur devoted to the intersection of small business and technology. As Co-founder & COO of Thinkific, she has helped more than 36,000 business owners earn $100 Million+ with online courses over the last year alone while educating millions of students around the globe. And on this episode, she shares insider tips on why you should launch your course now, how you can ensure its success, the best way to get the word out (i.e., marketing) and the smartest way to price it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 201949 min

Ep 618618: What Got You Here Won't Get You There!

As 2019 gets into full swing, thinking about how to prioritize, when to bring in positive reinforcement for the things that really matter and what needs to be placed on pause to make space for new ideas, people and opportunities can enter and take my business to the next level! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 201913 min

Ep 617617: How to Infuse Your Personality Into Your Business and Stay Connected to Your Customers with Kitty Meow Boutique Creator Catherine Hildner

Catherine Hildner is the heart behind Kitty Meow: A Creative Boutique, an online stationary shop featuring beautiful designed paper goods that reflect your many moods: witty, cheeky, charming, sweet or unconventional. As Catherine says, paper goods don't have to be boring, and she's determined to bring a little personality to the party! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Catherine — a wife and mom of two — shares how she's building her business from her home studio, and gives tips on how to make customer service a priority, how to break up with your customer, how to surprise and delight and why having a coach is a power move for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 201944 min

Ep 616616: How Fashion Bomb Daily Founder Claire Sulmers Built one of Fashion's Best Blogs (and How She Fought to Keep It Alive!)

More than a decade ago, Atlanta, Georgia, native Claire Sulmers set out wth the ambitious dream of creating a space where fashionistas, stylists and fashion lovers of color could see themselves celebrated, represented and acknowledged online at a time when the fashion industry took little to no interest in doing the same. FashionBombDaily.com was born, and today Claire has grown the brand to become a disruptor in the industry, has more than 1.3 million followers on social media, written a book, The Bomb Life, and hosts events around the world. But in May of 2018, a sudden deletion of all of the Fashion Bomb's Instagram accounts cut of the brand's access to its dedicated readers, and sent Claire into survival mode as she and her team worked furiously to restore their accounts. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Claire openly shares what happened to those accounts, how she survived that scary time in her business and the bitter but beneficial lessons she learned about the importance of diversifying your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 201939 min

Ep 615615: Windy Reflections on Being Alone from the Beach In Puerto Rico

On this episode, recorded on a windy beach in Dorado del Mar, Puerto Rico, I reflect on what it means to spend time alone, why we can choose to be grateful for solitude and why it's important to make space to just be yourself by yourself without any guilt. "The capacity to be alone is the capacity of love."--Osho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 20196 min

Ep 614614: How to Quiet the Three Voices In Your Head That Are Holding You Back with Beth Weissenberger of Handel Group

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Beth Weissenberger doesn't mince words and tells it like it is. So when she says, "maybe it's you," you'll want to listen to find out why. As co-founder of the Handel Group -- which she runs with her sister and business partner Lauren Zander -- and President of HG Corp & HG Sports, Beth coaches corporations on how to have effective communications, raise their organization's consciousness and, as a result, grow their businesses exponentially. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she tells how you can do the same! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 201950 min

Ep 613613: How Plann CEO Christy Laurence Built a Tech Company That's Going to Change the Way You Post to Instagram

Instead of "doing it for the 'gram" without any kind of plan, Plann CEO Christy Laurence wants to make sure you have the ability to tell a story and be strategic when you're posting about your business or brand on one of social media's most dominant platforms. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, the New Zealand native, who now calls Australia home, talks to us from about how she created a fast-growing tech company (nearly accidentally), why she decided to remain a bootstrapped company and the three common Instagram mistakes you probably make (and how to avoid them)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 201953 min

Ep 612612: Top 4 Things You Should Do AFTER You've Registered as a Minority & Woman-Owned Business with Business Consultant Jean Kristensen

You've heard over and over again that you should register your business as a minority or woman-owned business. But say you've done that. Now what? On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, consultant Jean Kristensen -- whose company, Jean Kristensen Associates, provides small, minority and women-owned businesses with tools and resources designed to increase revenues through the acquisition of contracts with government agencies and large corporations -- tells you the top four things you should know after you've registered your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 201942 min

Ep 611611: Meryanne Loum-Martin, Owner of Marrakech's Jnane Tamsna Hotel, Talks About Being a Pioneer in Morocco's Hotel Industry

Having a conversation with Jnane Tamsna owner Meryanne Loum-Martin in the hotel's garden in Marrakech, Morocco, was literally a dream come true. I read about Meryanne -- a visionary of the industry and the first and only Black woman to own a hotel in Morocco -- in several publications, including Essence and Black Enterprise -- more than a year ago, and I vowed that I would one day interview her. I had no idea, however, that the interview would happen in person and that I would actually do so while staying at her stunning boutique hotel. (I am so grateful to Carmencita Whonder, Founder of OfWhonder, for making the connection.) On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, recorded at Jnane Tamsna, Meryanne shares her inspiring journey from Senegal to France to Marrakech, lessons she learned from the challenges and the triumphs along the way, how she created one of Morocco's most beloved retreats under immense pressure of a looming deadline, and the incredible plans she has for creating a space where African artists and creatives of the diaspora are celebrated! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 20191h 37m

Ep 610610: Motivational Comedian Jenn Lederer Tells How Laughter Can Lead to Your Breakthrough

Jenn Lederer knows that laughter heals the soul and comedy can change lives. As a motivational comedian, she travels the world helping entrepreneurs "laugh their way to a breakthrough and learn the best business strategies for moguls while their at it!" On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jenn talks about her winding journey of self-discovery as an entrepreneur, how to tap into your zone of genius, how to laugh your way to your own breakthrough and why she believes that keeping a sense of humor is key to growth, expansion and creative expression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 201935 min

Ep 609609: How to Rebrand the Family Business with Mother-Daughter Entrepreneurs Audrey Craig and Brenda Cascio of GB Design House

GB Design House was initially founded by Brenda Cascio as Gracious Bridal. While planning her daughter, Audrey's wedding, Brenda was underwhelmed by the lack of intriguing products and design options to match the vision she and her daughter had for custom wedding details. Inspired, she created personalized wedding gifts, accessories and favors herself, and began selling them to clients. Audrey Craig joined the company soon after launching, and in 2010 was named CEO. Over time, the business grew and expanded to events, and today they've worked with corporate clients such as Neiman Marcus, Kendra Scott, Prada, Miu-Miu, lululemon, Titos and Crown Royal, and they've helped celebrity brides such as Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Tara Lipinski and Sabrina Bryan. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Audrey and Brenda share how to know when it's time to rebrand, what steps to take to keep your customers in the loop, how to white label your services and how to work with your loved ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 201934 min

Ep 608608: Namastream Co-Founder Sandy Connery on Making Waves in Software Development and Helping Healers Take Their Businesses Online

Sandy Connery is the co-founder of Namastream, an e-learning platform designed for wellness entrepreneurs to help them take their teachings online and quickly create courses and membership sites, which she runs with her business partner, Jeni Barcelos. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sandy gives us an inside view of what it takes to launch a tech company, especially as two women who were previously outside of the technology space, and why she and Jeni decided to bootstrap Namastream and walk away from investors. She also shares why it takes courage to know when it's time to move on, how to know your next move and how to choose a business partner who shares your vision for the impact you hope to have in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 201953 min

Ep 607607: Dr. Debi Silber Shares the 5 Stages of Betrayal and Why Your Greatest Crisis May Be Your Greatest Lesson

Dr. Debi Silber is founder of the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, and she has spent years studying the effects of and solutions for trauma created by intense and personal betrayal. Her research has led her to understand that betrayal can blindside us, lead us to questions everything we believe in, and can leave a devastatingly painful impact on our mind and body. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Debi dives in to the anatomy of common betrayals, how to recognize its symptoms, how deal with the anger, and how we can learn to heal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 201954 min

Ep 606606: How to Show Some Love and Make Kindness a Habit

How can we be more intentional about our commitment to being supportive to those around us? If you're listening to this before Valentine's Day (or whenever you're listening), give some thought to how you might -- even outside of the day that the calendar says so -- show some love and make kindness a habit. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, I share how a recent charity event to raise money to fund research for clinical trials for curing neurofibromatosis (NF) had me running through the streets of Philadelphia in my undies (seriously -- it was the Cupid's Undies Run!) and how it inspired me to rethink how I show up and show love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 20196 min

Ep 605605: Tax Coach Diane Gardner Shares the Most Expensive Tax Mistakes Most Entrepreneurs Make

Diane Gardner is CEO of Adept Business Solutions and has over 30 years' experience in accounting and income tax preparation. Diane Gardner has a degree in accounting from San Jose State University and is an Enrolled Agent, an Accredited Tax Preparer, a Certified Tax Coach and a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Diane shares something all of us as entrepreneurs need to know -- those expensive mistakes many of us make when it comes to our taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 8, 201942 min

Ep 604604: How to Discover Your Purpose and Gain Clarity and Confidence with Empowerment Coach Jodie Rogers

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, recorded during my travels in Valencia, Spain, I speak to empowerment Jodie Rogers, who coaches corporations on building relationships, team building and redefining success. Jodie, who was born near Belfast, Ireland, and relocated to Valencia with her husband, talks about the importance of having the courage to take action and gaining confidence and clarity along the way. Plus, she shares three key questions we should ask ourselves on this journey to uncover our own purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 20191h 0m

Ep 603603: Gravitas Founder/CEO Lisa Sun on Hitting the Pause Button, Trusting Your Circle and Helping Women Own Their Moment

After years of working in corporate America, Lisa Sun was taking a much-needed break while visiting her family in Taiwan and deciding what her next act would be. Luckily for all of us, that next chapter turned out to be her clothing line Gravitas, which is much more than pretty dresses. Through Gravitas, Lisa is on a mission to empower all women to embrace their confidence and own their moment. "When I was 22, my first boss told me I didn't have gravitas," Lisa says. "She told me to buy a new dress – and every morning look in the mirror and believe in myself. When a woman wears Gravitas, I hope she looks and feels her best self. Because when you love and believe in yourself, anything is possible. Every woman deserves to stand taller and own her moment. Gravitas is the gift of self-confidence." On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lisa shares her personal journey, how she grew her business and the importance of having a feedback loop you can trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 4, 201947 min

Ep 602602: BEB Organic Skincare Founder Kim Walls Says When It Comes to Your Brand, It's All About the Mission; It's Never About the Products

More than 20 years ago, while working with preemies, BEB Organic founder and longtime skincare professional, Kim Walls, discovered a need for a skincare line specifically for preemies that delivered the healing power of touch needed for babies with especially sensitive skin. After Walls' extensive research and studies in touch therapy, the idea for BEB Organic came to life: to be a health-filled skincare brand that would serve preemie families by providing education to both parents and healthcare professionals. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Kim shares the pull for her to create BEB Organic skincare for what may be considered a small market, and why, when it comes to your brand, it's all about the mission; it's never about the products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 201934 min

Ep 601601: Speak Up! How My Moment at a Podcasting Conference Landed Me Sponsors

Have you noticed that there are now ads on the Support is Sexy podcast? Want to know how that happened? On this episode I take you behind the curtain to see how I landed sponsors for the podcast by, literally, being brave enough to ask the right question. I also share the lessons I learned in doing so about the importance of speaking up! When the opportunity presents itself, make sure you're prepared to share who you are, what you're up to, what's different about you and how you can use support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 201920 min

Ep 600600: Celebrating 600 Episodes with Endless Gratitude!

Dropped 600 in two years, what chick workin' as hard as me?! :) Join me as I celebrate 600 wonderful episodes of the Support is Sexy podcast, celebrate all of you as listeners who listen AND take action, and celebrate the more than 350 women entrepreneurs who have appeared on the show and shared their stories! On this episode, I share about the journey and the many things I'm so grateful for along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 201919 min

Ep 599599: Screenwriter Felicia Pride Gets Real about Hollywood, Writer Problems and How to Make a Creative Comeback

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Felicia Pride -- co-writer and executive producer of the film Really Love shares the importance of having a real relationship with the work, why plan B can make you too comfortable, and how to make a creative comeback and enjoy your second act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 201950 min

Ep 598598: Keys to Longevity In Business after 30 Years with Marta Mitchell of Marta Mitchell Interior Designs

Marta Mitchell of Marta Mitchell Designs tells how to keep the passion burning for your business even after 30 years and how to know when it's time to reinvent your brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 201948 min

Ep 597597: You Gotta Learn to Let It Go

Why holding on to your dream is holding you back. You gotta learn to let it go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 20196 min

Ep 596596: 5 Things Women Entrepreneur Need to Know About How to Pivot Your Business with Think Creative Collective Co-Founder Abagail Pumphrey

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Abagail Pumphrey, co-founder of Think Creative Collective, shares the secret to vision casting, the winding journey of creating a sustainable and successful business, and five things every woman entrepreneurs need to know about what it truly takes to pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 201947 min

Ep 595595: How to Go From Broke Ass to Badass with BLE Digital Co-Founders Kimi Morton and Pua Pakele and Cabot

Kimi Morton and Pua Pakele and Cabot are obsessed with freedom — freedom for themselves and for others. When the two business partners, who met while both working part-time in the fitness industry, finally made the move to focus on their business together, they say it felt like a Thelma-and-Louise moment! It was real! Today, they're excited to help other entrepreneurs have support while building their business and giving their freedom through programs they offer with their company BLE Digital. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we chat about making that big leap, the power of having a witness to help you with your transition, the role mindset plays in your success and getting serious about what lights you up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 201954 min

Ep 594594: What To Do When Resistance Has A Hold on You

Writing my upcoming book based on the Support is Sexy concept, which is scheduled to come out later in 2019 (eek!) has been amazingly invigorating and exciting and, real talk: terrifying! And I realize that the closer I get to sending that manuscript in, the bigger the Resistance is. On this episode I talk about the perfectly timed reminder that came courtesy of an old episode of Super Soul Sunday where Oprah Winfrey interviewed author Steven Pressfield, who wrote one of my favorite books, The War of Art. Steven Pressfield shared what it means for us to recognize Resistance (with a capital R) and to know that, when you're attempting to move to the next level or create your great work. Here, I talk about the top five ways I have seen resistance manifest in my own journey of writing this book and how we can can move forward when Resistance gets a hold of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 201912 min

Ep 593593: The Truth about Mental Health, Bipolar Disorder and Self-Care with Psychologist Margena Carter

Psychologist Margena Carter has had a long career of supporting individuals through some of the toughest periods of their lives -- first as a hospice worker, then throughout several mental health facilities, and now as owner of her own private practice, Carter Care Therapeutic Services in Los Angeles, California -- where she oversees a team of therapists. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Margena helps us understand both the nuances and the important insights we need to have about mental illness, as well as some of the dangerous misperceptions and stigma that is attached to it and that she says needs to change so that people feel more at ease asking for support. Plus, why Margena says entrepreneurs, especially, need to incorporate play into their days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 201948 min

Ep 592592: Why Mindset is THE THING for Building Your Business and Finding Your Magic with Coach Britt Bolnick

What's your magic? And what is the key to finding your magic? And what about your mindset? What role does mindset play in finding your magic, building your business, overcoming your obstacles and handling success. In this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, we get real about the rock-bottom moments of life that helped entrepreneur and coach Britt Bolnick, founder of In Arms Coaching, rediscover her magic and develop her passion for helping other women have a transformation in their lives. Britt shares how you can bounce back from your rock-bottom moments, adjust your mindset and have a magical business and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 9, 201943 min

Ep 591591: How to Build Maternity Leave Into Your Business Plan with Content Refined Co-Founder Madeleine Lambert

Madeleine Lambert, co-founder of Content Refined, has always known that she wanted to have a family. She was also clear from the beginning that doing so would not stop her from being a successful entrepreneur, and vice versa. So she and her business partner put a plan in place for what running the business and having her family would look like -- including putting maternity leave in the business plan! On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Madeleine talks about how to put a process in place so you can keep your business going and your family growing without having to choose either or. For more interviews with inspiring women entrepreneurs, visit supportissexy.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 8, 201939 min

Ep 590590: 3 Ways Conflict Can Help You Grow Your Business with HR Professionals Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell

Cornelia Gamlem & Barbara Mitchell are Human Resources veterans who have joined forces to offer management consulting services that help organizations meet their goals through motivated and engaged employees. One way to keep them motivated? The co-authors of four books -- including The Big Book of HR, The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook, The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book and The Manager's Answer Book -- say, make space for conflict. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Cornelia and Barbara share three ways to handle conflict in your business, how to be empathetic without being too emotional and how to keep your employees happy, motivated and productive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 7, 201958 min

Ep 589589: How to Make Speaking a Valuable Part of Your Business with Speaking Coach Alexia Vernone

Alexia Vernon is a transformational speaker and leadership coach for women who is also author of the book Step Into Your Moxie. She says, "Whether I am keynoting a conference, leading a Spotlight speaker coaching program or delivering my Step into Your Moxie® curriculum onsite at an organization, my work is showing entrepreneurs, business leaders, consultants and change makers how to fall (back) in love with their voices, unapologetically speak up and out on stages." But getting to this point of teaching women how to use their own voices was a journey for Alexia -- because she had to learn how to fall in love with her own first, which wasn't always easy. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Alexia shares important insight on how you can fall in love with your voice, create a message that's unique to you and learn how to make speaking a part of your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 4, 20191h 5m

Ep 588588: How to Prepare Yourself for Growth and Isolation at the Top in Entrepreneurship with Intellect Resources CEO Tiffany Crenshaw

We often hear stories about entrepreneurs who have had to survive and navigate their failures; but for Tiffany Crenshaw, CEO of Intellect Resources, some of her greatest challenges came when her company was experiencing exponential growth. Intellect Resources is a recruiting and staffing firm focused exclusively in the healthcare IT industry, and after experiencing a big boom after the recession, her business hit the Inc 500 list at #39 in 2013, winning the 4th fastest growing woman owned business in North America and more. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Tiffany shares how to prepare yourself for success, why it can be lonely at the top and the importance of pausing and creating space to think about what's next even when you're in the midst of rapid growth. Love This Episode? Please Click Here To Leave Us A Review On Apple Podcasts! [Music: "Time Flux" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 201947 min

Ep 587587: How to Trust Your Spirit and Live Your Dreams with Author and Foster Care Advocate Regina Louise

"Spirit, tell me what I need to know." These are the words that Regina Louise has used throughout her life to guide her to know when it was time for her to make a move -- including moments when she had to fight for her life and escape abuse in order to make that move. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Regina shares why it's important to take your dreams to bed with you, to trust where spirit guides you and to pay attention to your intuition. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ABUSE, GET SUPPORT, CALL THE DOMESTIC ABUSE HOTLINE AT 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). DON'T MISS AN EPISODE OF SUPPORT IS SEXY! Click here to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Soundcloud. Love This Episode? Please Click Here To Leave Us A Review On Apple Podcasts! [Music: "Time Flux" by Revolution Void]

Jan 2, 201952 min

Ep 586586: Lessons from the Sahara Desert

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast -- recorded as I made my way down the sands of the highest dune in the Sahara Desert in Morocco -- I was reminded of a valuable lesson about the importance of practice. Even in the Sahara, practice makes progress. For more episodes featuring interviews with inspiring women entrepreneurs, visit supportissexy.com. Ready to level up your mindset? Download This FREE MINDSET MEDITATION NOW and take your business and your life to the NEXT LEVEL! DON'T MISS AN EPISODE OF SUPPORT IS SEXY! Click here to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Stitcher. Click here to subscribe to Support is Sexy on Soundcloud. Love This Episode? Please Click Here To Leave Us A Review On Apple Podcasts! [Music: "Time Flux" by Revolution Void] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 20192 min

Ep 585585: How to Level Up Your Mindset in 2019!

It's time to let go of your limiting beliefs, get unstuck and live your most fulfilled life in 2019! This is your year! On this episode, recorded just before I head to the Sahara desert in Morocco, I tell you about a course I'm super excited about for 2019: Level Up Your Mindset! Find out what's in the 8-week course and how we can work together to help you live the life you want in the new year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 20188 min

Ep 584584: Master Your Side Hustle and Stop Asking for Permission with Radio Personality ad Entrepreneur Karen Hunter

In today's Support is Sexy "Rewind," we revisit an episode featuring serial entrepreneur and award-winning journalist and radio personality Karen Hunter. In this episode, Karen shares how to master your side hustle, use your platform for good and never ask for permission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 201841 min