The CEO Mindset

The situation we find ourselves in is a dyer one. There is social injustice and no denying the inequality in our nation. The only real answer is to deal with the issue we have in front of us. As an African-American woman, I can attest to the racism, social injustice and discrimination that happens to […]

As a mother of five, that’s right, you heard me… FIVE children!!! Tiffany Evans has seen and managed just about ever situation a mother could. As if owning a boutique, working full time, and being an amazing wife weren’t enough, Tiffany’s managed to prepare her children for each stage of their education (at one point […]

Productivity is dependent on your time management skills. I believe your time management not only depends on how you use the time you have, but also how intentional you are with the time being used. I believe it’s important to organize your thoughts, your purpose, your execution and the materials you’ll use in any given […]

He calls himself the CHIEF INFLUENCER. That’s his creative job title. He’s a lover of running and he believes his best business advice is “you were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win and expect to win”. I think this is a great segue into our […]

This is a “twofer” podcast episode. I thought it was only fitting for me to pair up LESSON’S LEARNED with my MUST HAVES. If nothing else, we should be able to come out on the other side of this Covid-19 pandemic with a few of those don’t you think? What’s that saying??? “If your not […]

Kristin Maurer is a speaker, vision board facilitator and life coach. She is certified through Brave Master Institute by the renowned Mary Morrissey. I really wanted to interview her because she loves helping people honor themselves by spending time with them, looking at their current situation, their desired situation, and helping them map out a […]

*COVID-19 UPDATE 04/07/20* “I would like to thank everyone who shared this post and who prayed for me, prayers truly changes things. I survived I spent 10 days in the ICU but I’m standing. You guys are amazing. May God richly bless you.” Those were the words Reea spoke on Facebook to thank those who […]

In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Ms. Samantha White. She is the founder of Consult Positivity™. She works with Christian womenprenuers of color lead happier more productive lives. She is the creator of #MasterYourMindset, a 12-week online intensive that helps womenprenuers rock their business, make more money & have more time for themselves! […]

The way I see it, you have 2 options: You can do something different and get a new result OR You can bury your head in the sand, ignore the new normal and continue to fall behind. Here’s the good news…you are already equipped with EVERYTHING you need to take advantage of option number one. […]

There will always be trying times in our world. There will always be risks, threats, and denial but we can’t allow those things to prevent us from doing what we KNOW we are capable of doing. When we see a need, we should provide a solution where we can. When we feel overwhelmed, we should […]

I was recently told I know how to ask the right questions and the person who told me went on to say, “The difference between being a leader and a manager is knowing the right questions to ask”. It was one of the highest compliments I’ve gotten in a long time. I mention this because […]

  I often speak of my personal epiphany moment and how it guided my path to my business and my concept of personal branding. Epiphany moments are HUGE! It’s like a bolt of lightening that surges through you and is a catalyst for change in your life. On today’s show, one such epiphany happened for […]

“Dig you well before you needed”, said this weeks guest —> Liz Roberts. I was fascinated by this conversation and the wealth of information shared. Many of us are struggling with the catch 22 of not quite being profitable enough to hire a team, but having more work than one person can handle. During this […]

How to Define Your Niche In 2020 It’s so easy to hang up your business shingle, but it’s quite a different story to get customers in the door to buy your product. Gone are the days when a famous logo bought the trust of customers. With ponzi schemes, crashed markets, and untrustworthy CEO’s… the general […]

Today we are talking women empowerment! Neiki Jones is my guest. She had a dream to build a unique outreach organization committed to recognizing, nurturing and supporting leaders of the past, present, and future. Her vision was realized with the launch of A.L.A.Y.A. Ministries a 501 © (3) organization, dedicated to helping individuals who are […]

  Leadership is a journey and along the way life, overwhelm, and anxiety happen. If you’re new to business, struggling with an existing business, or just afraid to get started…this podcast episode is for you. Having a marketing strategy is the best way, I’ve found, to organize the growth of your efforts business. A strategy […]

Our black women in business series continues with womenpreneur, Shante Roddy. Shante R. Roody is the CEO of Intuitive Risk Management International, empowerment speaker, talk show host, event producer and advocate for women and entrepreneurs. Her mission is helping purpose-driven women entrepreneurs increase their influence, impact and income to give them more time, results and freedom […]

  During this episode of P. B. & Style, I’m taking a look at 6 social media platforms and giving my personal tips and tricks for how I use personal branding to grow them. Social media is an a Achilles heal for many because of fear, mistakes made, and a lack of understanding. When you […]

  Meet Melanie Jones-Williams. She’s a wife, mother, and military veteran – still active in the Navy reserves. She’s been an entrepreneur for over 15 years now, she owns an online resale shop, and she has been an active partner with Myecon (The personal financial success company) for the last 2 years. With a passion […]

  Today, I’m sharing some ways to approach personal branding in your business that will either minimize the number of these pitfalls you face or at least the amount of time you spend in them. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 3 Incredible ways to walk in your purpose How I’ve personally used these tips to grow my […]

The next few weeks I’m doing a series called, “Black Women In Business”. I’ll be talking to women who have successful businesses and they will be sharing entrepreneurial journey’s and the obstacles they faced as black women in business. I’ll be sprinkling a few solo episodes in there (because I am one of many black […]

  HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I’m happy you’re back to the first official episode of P. B. & Style. I have so much to share and while I was editing this podcast episode, I realized I actually forgot something. I’ll get to that in a minute. For now, I hope you had an amazing time with […]

2020 will be here soon, but today, in addition to the content, I want to offer a heartfelt THANK YOU for listening to my podcast this year and exceeding my expectations for the number of subscribers I’d have. We all work so hard to grow, engage and convert, right? You, taking the time to listen […]

The time is upon us to start thinking about those resolutions for the new year (if you’re THAT person). I personally don’t set resolutions, I set GOALS… Every year I sit down and think about the personal goals I have for myself and my family. Unfortunately, much like those resolutions I’m so careful NOT to […]

  It’s the end of the year and time to start thinking about what’s coming. Like a lot of the content I’ve shared this year, we have to START WITH THE END IN MIND. In this particular case though… the end we should have in mind is something even better than what we have right […]

    Magdalina Sylvain originally from New York, now residing in Orlando, FL, is the author of How I lied My Way To The Altar And Now I’m Happily Married. She is a Christian coach who, through her “Fortified Prayer Techniques”, helps women overcome their personal road blocks. After reading her book OR being coached, […]

Are you struggling with getting clients? Do you feel like you are constantly on the search for the PERFECT client? When you think about social media management or marketing in general do you get the hives…lol? Well, Bruce Springsteen seems to have a similar problem. You know if someone as well know as THE BOSS […]

  If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that being prepared and having contingencies planned makes the entrepreneurial hustle much easier. According to an article in Entrepreneur.com, coming up with innovative solutions to your special problems is a best practice for entrepreneurs. With systems and workflows, you have a better chance of understanding what’s […]

Everybody is going digital. Creating products, doing virtual coaching sessions, and hosting online summits are just a few ways people are growing their businesses online. This week on the podcast, I’m lifting the hood and sharing my secrets to increasing conversions in your attempt. I have learned SOO much in my own quest to create […]

We’ve all had our share of disappointments and discouragements, but my guest in this episode of P. B. and Style is giving us the benefit of the lessons she learned during some of the hardest times in her life. It’s a great story of perseverance, hope, inspiration and encouragement. By definition, perseverance is the ability […]

This week, I’m chatting it up with Business Breakthrough Strategist, Charlotte Howard. Charlotte is the Founder Of Wealthy Women Inner Circle, The Hair Artist Association (with over 4000 members) & CEO Of Heart Centered Women Publishing (a global based book publishing firm). Before becoming a full-time female entrepreneur, Charlotte enjoyed a fun-filled rewarding career as a beauty […]

In the spirit of NOT BEING all things to ALL people, I bring you this podcast episode today. For years, I’ve shared my passion for the importance of defining who YOU are and with confidence and certainty, OWNING your value. It’s important to me because I know how it feels to undervalue yourself and be […]

Every morning I have a routine. It’s a process – Brush my teeth, wash my face, deodorant, check blood sugar, take medicine/vitamins then have my coffee while watching Good Morning America. My entire family knows my process so I rarely have any interference or hiccups getting my day started. What I just describe to you […]

The question of the hour is this…HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE KNOWN? If you’re the type of person who needs to be noticed, who needs everyone to know you’re behind the curtain pulling the strings and making things work, are you serving those who need it OR do you want to be known for […]

OMG! One of the biggest obstacles I’ve faced in my business is finding the write description for the service I provide. It was Marketing Strategist, when I was doing strategic plans for small businesses and nonprofits. It was Signature Style, when I was doing mostly fashion/personal styling and now it’s PERSONAL BRANDING. The fact is, […]

As promised, this weeks podcast is a continuation of the networking conversation we had last week. Networking with intention is imperative for growing your network and client base. Once you’ve determined the right meeting for you AND developed a strategy for how you will navigate the group, the next step is to have a follow […]

According to a study done at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, “…between 40 and 80 percent of all jobs are landed through networking (the numbers vary depending on the source).” If this is true for landing the right job, it stands to reason, connecting with the right people for your business would […]

As a child, I used to love building houses made of cards. I would pride myself in how high I could get the house before it came crashing down. Unfortunately, so many people are risking the success of their business and/or careers on an unstable stack of cards. It’s fragile, and solely dependent the placement […]

Are you a mom or know one? Are you an entrepreneur or know one? If you answered YES to either of these questions you’re familiar with the term MOMPRENEUR. This week on the podcast, I’m interviewing a mompreneur and friend, Ashley Malfitano. I wanted to interview Ashley because she is walking in her destiny and […]

So many people struggle with the idea of “having a passion”. For some it’s was easy as punch to figure out what their passion was and for others, the struggle is real. Hearing someone say, “when you’re doing what you love it never feels like work”, but you’ve yet to determine what that “thing” is you […]

To be completely honest, I have always been that girl who needed to have structure around tasks, jobs, and well… life. I like to know where the boundaries are. My husband used to ask, “when are you going to go out and meet people? You won’t make make money sitting behind your desk all day.” In […]

Chanelle Yarber is the founder of Bright Girl Media. She is Chief Marketing Maven at BrightGirl Media. The company is her brainchild – born out of necessity and purposely crafted to help small businesses attract the right attention on the Internet. In 2013, she was one of 20 women entrepreneurs recognized in the Elevate by Fairfield […]

She came into to the New York Small Business Expo like the Goddess she is… Her presence was FABULOUS! It wasn’t until later, after having a conversation with her, that I recognized her star factor. Ms. Goddess is an award winning speaker, author, and wisdom teacher. She is the founder of TOUCH THE WORLD, LLC. […]

Melanie Cunningham is my guest on the podcast this week and she is a taking the mystery out of business law, intellectual property, and the relationship between personal branding and business law. Melanie Cunningham’s intellectual property and estate planning practice focuses on helping small business owners have a peace of mind about the operation of […]

In this world of entrepreneurship, nothing worth having comes easy OR fast. We have to be patient and scale our businesses with intention and purpose. Is it possible to see fast growth? YES! Will you keep it if you don’t do your due diligence? NO! Case in point… You see established business owners not yet […]

You may have heard the phrase, “You are what you eat”. Well, there may be some truth to that. I was recently diagnosed as diabetic. Not REALLY bad, but enough that I needed take a lifestyle journey. I knew I didn’t want to be tied to medications because I feel like they just trigger even […]

What can I say… I have been hanging on to these little nuggets for some time. The AMAZING Elaine Rau is here on the podcast with me, and she is sharing top 10’s, top 9’s…. just the top tips PERIOD for becoming a successful blogger. If that has been on your TO DO list, you […]

Summer has always been a bit of a hot mess for me. Since I’ve started this entrepreneurial journey, I’ve had to manage children and vacation during the Summer months. Suffice it to say, I’ve learned a few tricks for how to grow your business along the way. I’m sharing then with you TODAY! I can’t […]

This week on the podcast, I’m sharing what’s behind the curtain of one my BTB L3 Summit segments. I get such joy from watching the lightbulb moments that happen during this segment. Even though I won’t be able to see yours, I know you’ll have them. My only wish is, you’ll leave a comment below, […]

Sarita Pittman is a POWERHOUSE!!! When I looked a her speaker sheet, there was a laundry list of accomplishments and accolades that make her someone you should definitely listen to. I am so excited to have Sarita Pittman on P. B. & Style for this episode! I know the information she is sharing is going […]