Depth & Candor

One of the biggest threats to a dominant white supremacist culture is Black ppl living their most joyful self-sufficient lives. So how do we pursue joy when there are Black people getting murdered everyday? Or when we are repeatedly reminded that so many of the policies surrounding us are not set up for us people to thrive? In this episode, we explore what tool one woman uses to rise above the BS.  This episode is brought to you by Skillshare - use code DEPTHANDCANDORFREE for 2 free months.   Subscribe to the Depth & Candor newsletter to get digital care packages and lessons on joyful living Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor

I quit my job at AFROPUNK in September of 2019 to start producing podcasts part time while I built Depth & Candor into a business - but turns out the fantasy of working for yourself and actually working for yourself are two totally different things. I’m collecting my lessons and pivoting my focus for this little digital corner of the internet. Listen in to learn what this new season of the episode will be all about.   Subscribe to the Depth & Candor Newsletter HERE

Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how black change-makers define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions. In this episode, we’re talking to Morgan Courtney, who helped me co-create the Wealth and Wellness Challenge. The challenge (and this episode) is all about setting transformative goals and achieving them in bite-sized pieces. Tune in and prepare for the best decade of your life!   RESOURCES: 5 Steps to Set & Crush your Goals Apply to the January Wealth & Wellness Challenge BOOKS: Feeling Good by David Burns The Jealousy Cure by Robert L. Leahy Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin Atomic Habits by James Clear   CONNECT WITH MORGAN: Instagram: @mo.rgancourtney    CONNECT WITH ME: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor   THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: LIBSYN: a podcast hosting platform. Start your own podcast and use promo code “VIBRANT” to host it on Libsyn for a free first month.   Psssst: Did you know, Depth & Candor is now on Spotify, iTunes, & Stitcher?

Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions. I’m your host, Hiwote Getaneh, and I’m thrilled to take you with me as I talk to incredible innovators about what it really takes to do impactful work and live a life you love.  Today’s story is about deserving. It’s about believing that you are worthy of whatever your heart desires.  Today’s guest, Fallon Carter, is the owner and principal planner at Fallon Carter Weddings + Events. After graduating with a degree in Political Science + on her way to Law School, Fallon had a career change of heart after assisting a friend with her wedding in Paris.  Tune in to listen to her incredible story.  Libsyn promo code for podcast creators: This episode is brought to you by Libsyn, a podcast hosting platform. Use promo code VIBRANT to host your podcast for free for 2 months.  This episode is for you if you are curious to learn: - Why understanding that you are worthy is fundamental in the pursuit of your goals - How Fallon manages her mindset, which has allowed her to grow her business and improve her physical health   - How Fallon started and grew her business over the last ten years 

SHOW NOTES Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions. Today I am talking to Ida Bezabeh, Founder of We Flourish, a wellness community with a mission to create spaces for meaningful conversations that inspire women to prioritize wellness of the mind, body and spirit. Tune in to hear her incredible story.    LIBSYN: This episode is brought to you by Libsyn, a podcast hosting platform. Start your own podcast and use promo code “VIBRANT” to host it on Libsyn for a free first month.   THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE CURIOUS TO LEARN: The difference between self-care and community care How to care for yourself in a highly triggering external environment Why physical spaces for healing and connection are vital to our well-being   RESOURCES: A History of Self Care article Community Care vs. Self Care Remembering the Origins of the Self Care Movement   CONNECT WITH IDA: Instagram: @weflourish  Website: WeFlourishCo   CONNECT WITH ME: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor.com/subscribe Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Depth & Candor is now on Spotify, iTunes, & Stitcher

SHOW NOTES Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions. Today, I’m talking to Banna Girmay, the creative director of Mamma Banna, which is a streetwear line inspired by the coasts and cultures of Southern California and East Africa alike. Specifically, Mama Banna aims to highlight and amplify creatives in the diaspora who are pushing the culture into the future.   THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE CURIOUS TO LEARN: How she started a clothing line that moves the culture forward How she tested potential career paths before she took the leap into entrepreneurship How being an outsider in the fashion industry became her biggest asset   LIBSYN: This podcast is brought to you by Libsyn, which is a podcast hosting site. If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while and you are considering starting your own podcast, get a free month on Libsyn by using the promo code “VIBRANT” all one word.    RESOURCES:  How's Work podcast (by Esther Perel) Co-star astrology Astrotwins Susan Miller's Astrozone   CONNECT WITH BANNA GIRMAY: Instagram: @mamabanna   Website: mamabanna.com    CONNECT WITH ME: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor.com/subscribe Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Depth & Candor is now on Spotify, iTunes, & Stitcher

SHOW NOTES Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions. Today, I’m talking to Nicaila Matthews Okome, who is the Creator and Host of Side Hustle Pro podcast, the first and only podcast to spotlight bold, black women entrepreneurs who have scaled from side hustle to profitable business. She is also the Founder of Podcast Moguls, a podcasting accelerator program that shines a light on untold narratives.    THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE CURIOUS TO LEARN: How she used her side hustles to help her identify a career path  How she stayed consistent with her side hustle while she was working at NPR How she quit her job to work on her podcast full-time     SKILLSHARE: This episode is brought to you by Skillshare, an online learning platform. Use promo code “DEPTHANDCANDORFREE”  to two free months on Skillshare.     RESOURCES:   Goal Getter Action Plan One of the most profound lessons she learned was from Jaqueline Monaluchi - check out the episode here. ColorNoir app (iOS + Android) Podcast Moguls SideHustlePro.co   CONNECT WITH NICAILA: Instagram: @sidehustlepro  Twitter:@sidehustlepro  Facebook:@sidehustlepro     CONNECT WITH ME: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor.com/subscribe Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Depth & Candor is now on Spotify, iTunes, & Stitcher

SHOW NOTES Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions. Today, I’m talking to Teri Johnson who has built an incredible life as an entrepreneur and an adventurer. She is a travel and lifestyle expert producing content on TV and digital platforms, and the founder of Harlem Candle Company. Tune in to hear her incredible story!   SKILLSHARE: This episode is brought to you by Skillshare, an online learning platform. Use promo code “DEPTHANDCANDORFREE”  to two free months on Skillshare.   THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE CURIOUS TO LEARN: from someone who has been in the travel influencer game for over almost a decade about a unique daily gratitude practice that helps Teri build a life she loves how she transitioned out of her 9-5 into working for herself   RESOURCES: Harlem Candle Company - use code Harlem15 for 15% off HarlemCandleCompany.com   CONNECT WITH TERI: Instagram: @travelistateri or @harlemcandlecompany Twitter: @travelistateri or @harlemcandles Facebook: @travelistateri or @harlemcandlecompany   CONNECT WITH ME: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor.com/subscribe Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Depth & Candor is now on Spotify, iTunes, & Stitcher

When Girmay first told me about his plan to run for office in Seattle, I remember asking him why. I quickly learned that Girmay’s motives were deeply rooted in wanting to improve the lives of people in his community because he grew up in less than ideal circumstances in Seattle. Girmay’s hope is that he can promote equity, increase innovation, and increase political access for all.   You will love this episode if you care at all about getting more young, smart, people of color in office, if you yourself want to run for office, or if you want to be more civically engaged even if you never want to be involved in politics.   This episode is for you if you are curious about: How to get more young, smart people of color into policy-making roles How to be civically engaged without running for office How to run for office   RESOURCES: Girmay’s first Depth & Candor episode Rising Leaders Inc New Leaders Council Leadership Tomorrow American Association of Political Consultants   CONNECT WITH GIRMAY: Learn more about Girmay at ElectGirmay.com Instagram: @Girmay Facebook: @ElectGirmay Twitter: @GirmayZahilay   CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor/subscribe   Depth & Candor is now on Spotify, iTunes, & Stitcher

SHOW NOTES Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions.   Skillshare: This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Use promo code “DEPTHANDCANDORFREE”  to two free months on Skillshare.   RESOURCES: The Big Leap    CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor   Depth & Candor is now on Spotify, iTunes, & Stitcher  

Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions.   Skillshare: This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Use promo code “DEPTHANDCANDORFREE”  to two free months on Skillshare. Today’s guest is Chasity Cooper, aka the queen of managing multiple interests and side projects and monetizing on them. She fueled her passion for writing by starting a blog called Millennial on a Mission, before eventually writing for publications like Slate, Bustle, Teen Vogue, and the Root. All while working a 9-5.   This episode is for you if you are curious about: How to start your side hustle How to monetize your side hustle How to pitch brands   RESOURCES: Her Agenda #WineWithChas TheWell_Space Instagram Book: A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown   CONNECT WITH CHASITY: Instagram: @chasityscooper Chasity’s Website: ChasityCooper.com CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor Depth & Candor is now on Spotify, iTunes, & Stitcher

Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions.   Skillshare: This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Use promo code “DEPTHANDCANDORFREE”  to two free months on Skillshare.   Today’s guest is Quintin Haynes, a man who knows how to make leaps (not take steps) in his career. He was once the Director of Finance at the White House during the Obama Administration and is now Chief of Staff at an NYC agency and an adjunct professor at NYU’s Wagner School of Public Policy. Listen in as we chat about how what it takes to make career leaps and how to manage your life on a day to day basis to reach for the positions you can really thrive in. This episode is for you if you are curious about: Focusing more on the process and less on the outcome What it really means to take responsibility for your life How to make leaps in your career   RESOURCES: Find a crossfit near you   CONNECT WITH Quintin: Instagram: @quintinhaynes Quintin’s Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quintinhaynes/ CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor

Today’s spotlight is on Aina Fadina. Aina is the creator, executive producer, and host of 'I Of Africa', an original multimedia series that explores and celebrates the stories of Africans all over the world who are innovating across various industries, from fashion and art to music and film, to entrepreneurship and innovation providing an exclusive insight into what it means to be inspired by Africa. 'I of Africa', was launched to change the narrative of the continent globally. 

Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions.   Skillshare: This episode is brought to you by Skillshare. Use promo code “depthandcandorfree”  to two free months on Skillshare. Today’s guest is an incredibly relatable and fun therapist, Farah Harris. Farah specializes in helping people love the skin they are in by connecting people to their stories, teaching them how to own their voices, better manage their emotions, and form healthier boundaries. She also teaches clients to develop coping skills, manage stress, process grief, and improve relationships.   This episode is for you if you are curious about: Managing burnout and microaggressions in the workplace The relationship between self-worth and work Confidence and competence   RESOURCES: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Never Get Angry Again by David Lieberman   CONNECT WITH FARAH: Instagram: @FarahHarrisLCPC Farah’s Website: https://farahharrislcpc.com/ Working Well Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/319736015193119/   CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor  

Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions. Welcome to season 5! Since Season 4, one of the things I’ve been focusing on has been getting my financial life together. To do that, I hired a financial planner, who is also today’s guest on the show. Rianka is a certified financial planner, the founder of Your Greatest Contribution (YGC), a virtual comprehensive financial planning firm, and the Creator and Host of the 2050 TrailBlazers podcast. Rianka is also a CFP Pro Spokeswoman, a CNBC financial advisor council member. And as if that weren’t enough, she was awarded the inaugural rising star award by Investment News and listed among Ten to Watch by Wealth Management in 2017. In previous years, she has been deemed 10 Young Advisors to Watch by Financial Advisor magazine and 40 Under 40 by Investment News.   This episode is for you if: You’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your finances, and wanted to be great with money Want to transition into entrepreneurship and don’t know how to get your money right first Don’t want to be an entrepreneur, but want to know how to attain financial freedom Want to understand the mindset that is required to thrive in whatever work you do   RESOURCES: Foundation for Financial Planning: https://foundationforfinancialplanning.org/ Financial Planning Association: http://www.plannersearch.org/   CONNECT WITH RIANKA: Instagram: @Rianka_d Twitter: @Rianka_d Your Greatest Contribution website 2050 TrailBlazers Podcast website   CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Subscribe on Depthandcandor  

In this episode of Depth & Candor, Lull Mengesha and I explore his mindset around nurturing ideas so they have room to blossom into reality. You’ll love this episode if you’re curious to see how one entrepreneur 1) pursues his best ideas, 2) thinks about marketing, and 3) manages setbacks.  Video Mentioned: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy Join the Mailing List: Subscribe Here Connect with Lull on instagram @lullmen Connect with Hiwote on instagram @hiwote.g Depth & Candor is for the ambitious millennial who wants to learn how to live a vibrant life. Follow Hiwote Getaneh as she explores how to be more productive and engaged, personally and professionally, with expert interviews, international adventures, and paradigm shifting real talk. If you are interested in learning how to travel more, attain financial success, feel fulfilled in your career and build transformative relationships, this podcast is for you.

In this episode of Depth & Candor, Sherrell Dorsey candidly shares how she built ThePlug despite the usual obstacles of fear, overwhelm, and lack of time & connections. You’ll love this episode if you’re curious as to how this young, black woman built a company catering to black millennials in an industry notorious for being predominantly white and male. Sherrell also shares her insights around balancing work and inner peace, and what she envisions for her life in the future.   Resources Mentioned: The Plug Data is Plural  Fast Company Geekwire Tech Crunch Bloomberg Wall Street Journal Tech Podcast NPR Tech Podcasts Try audible for free: Audibletrial.com/depthandcandor   Connect with Sherrell: Subscribe to ThePlug Connect with ThePlug on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Connect with Sherrell_dorsey on Twitter or Instagram SherrellDorsey.com   Depth & Candor is for the ambitious millennial who wants to learn how to live a vibrant life. Follow Hiwote Getaneh as she explores how to be more productive and engaged, personally and professionally, with expert interviews, international adventures, and paradigm shifting real talk. If you are interested in learning how to travel more, attain financial success, feel fulfilled in your career and build transformative relationships, this podcast is for you.   Want more from me? Depth & Candor Instagram: @hiwote.g  

This episode of Depth & Candor explores what it really means to love and how to do it in a healthy way. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to build healthy relationships (with themselves and with others). Our guest, Akua Soadwa is the founder of Let’s Pursue You, where she coaches people on how to nurture themselves and take action towards the life of their dreams. She shares her powerful self care practice, how to get unstuck, and a new perspective on how to sustain strong relationships. Learn more about Akua here: Let's Pursue You Join the Depth & Candor squad: DepthandCandor Keep up with me on the daily: @Hiwote.g Try audible for free: Audibletrial.com/depthandcandor   Depth & Candor is for the ambitious millennial who wants to learn how to live a vibrant life. Follow Hiwote Getaneh as she explores how to be more productive and engaged, personally and professionally, with expert interviews, international adventures, and paradigm shifting real talk. If you are interested in learning how to travel more, attain financial success, feel fulfilled in your career and build transformative relationships, this podcast is for you.

In this episde, Brionna, from the BriBooks Podcast, and I share our best book recommendations. We’re talking about books because intellectual curiosity and a better understanding of the world makes you a more interesting person to connect with and opens up more career doors. This episode if for you if you are curious about: Our favorite books of 2017 The best career books we’ve read Which fiction books we recommend everyone reads Books to recommend to your mentee (or books we recommend to our younger selves) Try Audible for Free Audible is an app that lets you listen to your books the same way you are listening to this podcast. Click here to try two audiobooks for free. Maybe you’ll even try one of the books we recommend in this episode!   Want to hear more from me? Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes Instagram: @Hiwote.g   Want to hear more from Brionna? Bribooks website Bribooks Instagram BriBooks Twitter  

I love the idea of being radically transparent and interacting with people who actually practice being super open all the time. But I’m not always that way because I’m afraid of being judged, or that my weaknesses will be used against me. So I’m recording and publishing my list of things I’m afraid to tell you because I want to leave these fears in 2017 and enter 2018 with an open and honest heart. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Skillshare. Click here to try it for 0.99 cents for 3 months. For more content in-depth content, join the newsletter here.  Connect with me on instagram: @hiwote.g  

Building off of our last episode with Jovian Zayne, today's episode is a glimpse into my personal journey towards discovering my purpose.     This episode is perfect for you if you want to know:  How other people figure out what they want to do for the rest of their lives;  How I learned to be happy and have minimal stress as I navigate my career using one simple concept;  What resources exist for someone trying to figure out what they should be when they grow up.    This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Skillshare. If you'd like to try this online learning platform totally free for two months, sign up for a premium membership and type in DEPTHANDCANDORFREE in the promo code bar or click the link below!     Resources: Skillshare - if you want to explore a wide range of interests Coursera - if you want to explore academic interests   Want more from me? Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes Instagram: @Hiwote.g Website: DepthandCandor.com  

We're back with season 3 with the one and only, Jovian Zayne! She is a leadership and professional development coach, and the founder of the On Purpose Movement. If you've ever wondered how to discover your purpose and how to live it out, this episode is for you!    Resources: Abide App - iPhone version & android version Jesus Calling Devotional   Want more from Jovian? www.jovianzayne.com Instagram: @JovianZayne   Want more from me? Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes Instagram: @Hiwote.g    

The Depth & Candor podcast is designed to help you live a fulfilling, impactful and vibrant life. In this episode, I share the 3 toughest lessons I've had to learn on vibrant living.    3 Lessons I've Learned on Vibrant Living 1. The art of focusing and being present 2. Love and respect your work before asking others to love and respect it 3. Truly vibrant people are kind and compassionate towards themselves and others   Resources mentioned: Deep Work by Cal Newport Ira Glass Quote Depth and Candor Website   Connect with me Instagram hiwote@depthandcandor.com      

  Kelly Mitchell is an independent wine consultant and educator and she came on the show to share some gems about all things WINE:) To hear more episodes like this one, Join the Depth & Candor Insider's List Our 3 Key Conversation Topics: Pair your wine with the sauce of the food you are eating instead of the food itself.  When ordering Rosé, ask for the latest year. For summer 2017, 2016 Rosé is going to taste the best. A truly vibrant life gets you excited about the future instead of just focusing on getting through the day to day.    Resources: Wine Folly International Wine Center Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)   Want more from Kelly? www.kellymitchellwine.com Instagram: @KELLS01   Want more from me? Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes Instagram: @Hiwote_G   Music: Karan Dhadialla

Nandini Banerjee is an Ethnomusicology PhD student at Columbia University. As someone who studies music in society, she has developed a keen ability to ask questions about the world around her.  Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes.   Our 3 Key Conversation Topics: The importance of staying curious and asking good questions in order to better understand ourselves and our society What to do if you can't afford to follow your passion now How our favorite musicians have created such large fanbases  Resources:   Music therapy    Alive Inside documentary   Columbia’s ethnomusicology program    Wanna connect with Nandini? Instagram: @Nandini   Want more from me? Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes Instagram: @Hiwote_G   Music: Karan Dhadialla    

Girmay Zahilay co-founded Rising Leaders, an incredible non-profit, that teaches middle school students leadership and professional development skills. But this isn’t the first time he’s made a distant idea into reality.   In our interview, Girmay and I discuss: The steps behind how he took Rising Leaders from idea to an official non-profit How he balances work and fun How he gets motivated to pursue the ideas that scare him     Wanna connect with Girmay? Instagram: @Girmay   Want more from me? Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes Instagram: @Hiwote_G   Music: Karan Dhadialla

Steve Alexander is the founder of Authority Speaking LLC, and the author of SPEAK, A Simple Guide to Public Speaking. He has eloquently delivered speeches at the White House as well as several professional and academic institutions.    On this episode, he shares: •  The 5 fundamental strategies to becoming an excellent public speaker •  How to "find your voice" •  The psychology behind delivering the kinds of speeches people want to hear   Resources Mentioned: SPEAK, A Simple Guide to Public Speaking Toastmasters International - Find a chapter near you NY Toastmasters - The Toastmasters Chapter that Steve and I attend   Connect with Steve: authorityspeaking@gmail.com - Email Authority Speaking  - Website   Want more from me?  Join our squad & Subscribe on iTunes @hiwote_g - Instagram   *If you are on the email list, look out for a free copy of a chapter from SPEAK

Jess is one of the two geniuses behind Food Heaven Made Easy. She is a registered dietician and diabetes counselor in Oakland, CA.     In this episode, Jess and I chat about: • What to eat to get/maintain a healthy body • How she co-runs Food Heaven Made Easy while working a full-time job • The commitment required to succeed at any major project   Here are links to what we mentioned in the episode: 28 Day Plant Powered Reboot Dirty Dozen Clean Fifteen Seth Godin Marie Forleo UpWork   Food Heaven Made Easy - Website Food Heaven Made Easy - Youtube Channel Food Heaven - Podcast  Food Heaven Made Easy - Facebook     Want more from Depth & Candor? Join our squad of go-getters!   Connect with me on IG:@hiwote_g   Music by: Karan Dhadialla  

Semmi is the founder of Tib Tib House of Tea, a social enterprise that gives 10% of all of their sales towards supporting refugees and displaced African youth.  This episode is great for you if you want to know: How she found her "passion" How she transitioned from working as a journalist to working for herself Why she is so committed to the work What books she recommends for people who want to start a business (and just for everyday pleasure) Learn more about Tib Tib House of Tea here.  Connect with Semmi on IG: @TibTibTea Want more from Depth & Candor?  Join our squad of go-getters here.   Music by: Karan Dhadialla  

Welcome to Depth & Candor, the podcast that explores how change-makers of color define and live out their purpose through their careers, side hustles, and entrepreneurial contributions.   My first guest is Myleik Teele. Myleik inspired me to learn more about branding and consistently shows anyone who follows her on social media what it really takes to run a business. She is the founder of CurlBOX, and she is the voice behind MyTaughtYou, a podcast and website. Listen to how a boss like Myleik maintains motivation in order to run multiple businesses (even before the money started rolling in). You will walk away inspired.    This episode is for you if you are curious about: How she handles not being motivated What to do if you have an idea but don't know where to start Why celebrating the wins is important   CONNECT WITH MYLEIK: Check out Myleik's podcast Instagram: @Myleik Twitter: @Myleik CurlBOX website MyTaughtYou website   RESOURCES: Maintaining Momentum worksheet   CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram: @Depthandcandor Facebook: Depth and Candor Subscribe to the weekly newsletter on Depthandcandor