Happy Black Woman Podcast with Rosetta Thurman

The Happy Black Woman podcast is back on air after a year and a half of hiatus. And we're coming back strong with new and better ways to help YOU manifest the life and business that you've always desired. In today's comeback episode, I'm sharing some quick personal updates as well as major business happenings at Happy Black Woman. But above all, it's an exciting day for me as I share with you a special piece that I've been working on - my Happy Black Woman Manifesto.  As we dive into the next chapter of our journey, I want us to have something that we can do together. And that is making this Happy Black Woman Manifesto our pact. So stay tuned as I reopen the doors of Happy Black Woman 2.0, and present to you my Happy Black Woman Manifesto! Key Takeaways: Happy Black Woman is back on a mission (00:20) Quick personal life updates (00:50) How we're rocking virtual events since the pandemic started (02:47) On relaunching this podcast, a brand new website, and an empowering email tribe (03:10) The Manifesto and The Happy Black Woman 2.0 (03:55) So what is a manifesto? (04:54) Presenting: The Happy Black Woman Manifesto (05:42) Additional Resources: Visit our new website here https://happyblackwoman.com/ Free download of the Happy Black Woman Manifesto here https://happyblackwomanpodcast.com/   The Happy Black Woman podcast aims to help black women on the path to personal and professional growth. Please share this episode, and remember to follow us on your favorite platform!

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 6 pillars you will need to master in your online business if you want to achieve the milestone of making 6-figures in revenue each year. Be prepared to take notes AND take action! Resources From This Episode: Register for my 6-Figure Queen Virtual 3-Day Boot Camp, being held October 2-4, 2020 Join My FREE Facebook Group for Black Women Entrepreneurs: Scale to 6-Figures with Rosetta Thurman Follow Me on Instagram: @rosettathurman Message Me on Facebook Ready to manifest your first 6-figure CASH year? Join me October 2-4 for a transformational weekend of training, coaching and networking with 60+ ambitious Black women entrepreneurs just like you.  Over the course of 3 days, you will be trained on the 6 pillars of building a 6-figure online business, including: mindset, offers, marketing, sales, systems and team.   And we'll be doing it all online, from the comfort of your own home. No travel required! Click here to learn more and register for the event:  https://rosettathurman.com/bootcamp

My "Success Interview" series continues with one of my former clients, Pamela J. Oakes! Pamela is a nonprofit funding expert and founder of The Profitable Nonprofit. If you want to get the goods on how to build a 6-figure business with multiple revenue streams, then this is the episode for you! We talked about Pamela's high-end and low-end offers, plus how she attracts paying clients (and recently had a $50K month!). We also discussed the importance of surrounding yourself with the the right coach and community so that your business can thrive in any economic climate. Resources From This Episode: Need help getting more funding for your nonprofit? Contact Pamela through her website here: https://profitable-nonprofit.com/ Join My FREE Facebook Group For Women Entrepreneurs: Scale to 6-Figures with Rosetta Thurman Follow Me on Instagram: @rosettathurman

In today's "Success Interview," I'm speaking with one of my incredible clients, Jasmine Harris! Jasmine is a career coach who helps professionals take their career to the next level and land their dream jobs. If you want to see an example of a woman who is WINNING in her business, despite all the gloom and doom we're hearing right now, our conversation will absolutely inspire you. We discussed Jasmine's high-end coaching programs, what kind of content attracts her ideal clients and how important it is to invest in your growth, especially as a woman entrepreneur of color. Resources From This Episode: Want to land your dream job? Schedule a Free Call with Jasmine Harris Join My FREE Facebook Group For Women Entrepreneurs: Scale to 6-Figures with Rosetta Thurman Follow Me on Instagram: @rosettathurman

Today, I have a special treat for you! I'm kicking off my new "Success Interview" series where I'll be interviewing my clients who are crushing their sales and rocking their business. In this episode, I'm speaking with one of my amazing clients Shanell Smith who helps doctoral students fast track their degree without putting their lives on hold. Shanell also just reached a huge milestone in her business: her first 5-figure month! Our conversation was so good! We discussed Shanell's high-end offer, how and when she creates content and how she's been getting so many discovery calls booked with her ideal clients. Resources From This Episode: Need help with your PhD? Schedule a Free Call with Dr. Shanell Smith Join My FREE Facebook Group For Women Entrepreneurs: Scale to 6-Figures with Rosetta Thurman Follow Me on Instagram: @rosettathurman Want to work with me for an entire month to ROCK your business? My Sales Queen 30-Day Challenge starts March 26 where I’ll be teaching you how to sell with confidence and get high-end clients. Click here to learn more and enroll: https://rosettathurman.com/salesqueen

Welcome to the Rosetta Thurman Show! As you can see, I've re-branded the podcast as a show that helps women entrepreneurs build 6-figure online businesses through the power of mindset, marketing and sales.  In this episode, I'm sharing about how the coronavirus pandemic might be affecting your online business right now. Then, I went into some ways that you can pivot and make smart changes in 3 specific areas: your events, your online launches and your sales strategies. Resources From This Episode: Enroll In Sales Queen (we start March 26!) Guidance for Event Hosts from the CDC Join My FREE Facebook Group For Women Entrepreneurs: Scale to 6-Figures with Rosetta Thurman Follow Me on Instagram: @rosettathurman Want to work with me for an entire month to ROCK your business? My Sales Queen 30-Day Challenge starts March 26 where I’ll be teaching you how to sell with confidence and get high-end clients. Click here to learn more and enroll: https://rosettathurman.com/salesqueen

I'm back! Thank you so much for listening to the show and getting it to 1M downloads! In this episode, I'm talking about a topic that's so important for the Black woman entrepreneur who wants to build a 6-figure online business: SALES.  One of the things I've learned from running online businesses since 2008 is that selling is an ART, not a science. Over the past 6 years alone, I've sold over $3M of programs and services and today, I'm sharing some of the common sales mistakes I see women making. In This Episode: A brief "life update" on the biggest change in my personal life right now The mindset you need to have if you want to get more clients Ways to know if you have a "hell yes" offer How to stop creating content that attracts the wrong people Why it's so important to personally get on the phone and talk to potential clients Key skills for "closing the sale" over the phone PLUS: An introduction to my brand new Sales Queen course! Resources From This Episode: Enroll In Sales Queen (we start October 2!) Join My FREE Facebook Community For Black Women Entrepreneurs: The Happy Black Woman Tribe Follow Me on Instagram: @happyblackwoman Want more training? Join me in Sales Queen - my brand new LIVE 5-week course where I’ll be teaching you how to SELL with confidence, get HIGHER-PAYING clients and GROW your online business! Click here to learn more: https://happyblackwoman.com/salesqueen

It’s difficult to see results in your business when you're not even clear on what you want to do or what you want to offer yet. In this episode, I'm sharing an actual audio recording from one of my live seminars where I walked attendees through an exercise that will help you discover your business “sweet spot." Use this training to get clarity on your business idea and start taking action! PLUS, I've also included a bonus "Business Sweet Spot Worksheet" with all the questions I mentioned in the audio. Just click the link to download the worksheet below. I hope you find it useful. Enjoy! In This Episode: A powerful mantra to help you release the feeling of confusion in your business How to find your unique “sweet spot” in your business 3 criteria for choosing the right business idea to focus on Questions to ask yourself to make sure you're in alignment with your business direction A "pro tip" to stop being overwhelmed by having so many ideas as an entrepreneur What to do if you want to help people who can't afford your services Resources From This Episode: Download Your FREE Business Sweet Spot Worksheet Enroll in Launch Your Business Boot Camp Enroll in Become a Transformational Speaker (Get $200 OFF & Special Bonuses For a Limited Time!) Join Our Free Facebook Community: The Happy Black Woman Tribe Follow Us on Instagram @happyblackwoman Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get automatic notifications when we publish a new episode! If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review to spread the word and help more Black women transform their lives. Thank you so much for your support!

This is the final on-site interview from my annual event, the Manifest Your Vision 3-Day Mindset Retreat! In this episode, I chat with fitness expert Kafi London about how to become strong, sexy and unstoppable this year with ease and simplicity. Kafi is the Founder and CEO of Smart Women on Fire, a global empowerment company for women who are on the verge of burnout and are ready to reclaim their life. As someone who loves to help people energize their mind and body, her mission is to help professional women lead healthier, happier, more balanced lives by helping them control the mental, physical and emotional triggers that lead to overwhelm and burnout. In This Episode, We Discuss: The story of how Kafi went from being on the verge of burnout in her corporate career to a fulfilling business in the fitness industry Why it's so important to get out of your head and into your body How you can find your feminine superpower and tap into your "badass factor" Simple ways to move your body every day - even if you have a demanding job and a busy schedule! Kafi's tips for combining movement and nutrition for weight loss Resources From This Episode: Get Access to all the Sessions from Manifest Your Vision 2019: Grab Your Virtual Ticket Connect with Kafi: smartwomenonfire.com Join My Free Facebook Group: The Happy Black Woman Tribe Follow Me on Instagram @happyblackwoman Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get automatic notifications when I publish a new episode! If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review to spread the word and help more Black women transform their lives. Thank you so much for your support!

At my annual event, the Manifest Your Vision 3-Day Mindset Retreat, I got the chance to interview my guest speakers on-site, including the dynamic Debrena Jackson Gandy! Debrena is a keynote speaker, business owner, success coach, and the nationally published best-selling author of Sacred Pampering Principles and All the Joy You Can Stand. Her 3rd and latest book, The Love Lies, is recognized as the definitive guide to a NEW paradigm for creating JUICY love relationships.  In This Episode, We Discuss: Why we need a new paradigm for love relationships as Black women Some of Debrena's top "love lies" that affect our happiness in relationships The importance of having "high-level" self-love in order to have a healthy relationship Debrena's tips for creating a juicy relationship in 2019! Resources From This Episode: Get Access to the Event Including Debrena's Session: Grab Your 2019 Manifest Your Vision Virtual Ticket Connect with Debrena: milliondollarmentor.net Join My Free Facebook Group: The Happy Black Woman Tribe Follow Me on Instagram @happyblackwoman Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get automatic notifications when I publish a new episode! If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review to spread the word and help more Black women transform their lives. Thank you so much for your support!

One of my favorite things about the beginning of the year is getting to host my annual event, the Manifest Your Vision 3-Day Mindset Retreat! So for my first episode of 2019, I wanted to bring you a sneak peek into the empowering content that is being taught at this event. In this episode, you'll hear a powerful on-site interview with one of our amazing speakers, Rhonda Ross! Rhonda is a singer-songwriter and actress who explores questions of power, culture and spirituality through her art. As the only child of icon Diana Ross and Motown Founder, Berry Gordy, she is not only a talented artist, but an inspirational speaker for women and youth. In this episode, we discuss: Why the topic of personal power is so important to Rhonda and critical for all women who want to be their best selves How Rhonda decided to take control of her life and not be limited by the expectations of being "Diana Ross' daughter" The importance of doing the inner work to become who you really are Rhonda's painful story about what happened when she was not being her authentic self Resources From This Episode: Get Access to the Event Including Rhonda's Session: Grab Your 2019 Manifest Your Vision Virtual Ticket Connect with Rhonda: therhondaross.com Join My Free Facebook Group: The Happy Black Woman Tribe Follow Me on Instagram @happyblackwoman Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get automatic notifications when I publish a new episode! If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review to spread the word and help more Black women transform their lives. Thank you so much for your support!

Since 2011, I’ve hosted dozens of live events including happy hours, personal development workshops and business trainings. To date, hundreds of women have attended a live Happy Black Woman event, workshop or seminar in support of their personal and professional growth. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing the "behind the scenes" of how I create transformational events for my tribe to the point where many women keep coming back year after year! In this episode, we discuss: How I got started with live events 7 years ago Why you should host an event and the benefits for your business and brand How to pick a great name for your event The importance of getting help with your event and who should be on your support team Pitfalls to avoid when putting together your first event Tips for giving your attendees an amazing experience! Resources From This Episode: Grab Your Ticket to My Annual Live Event: Manifest Your Vision 2019 Enroll in My Host Your First Live Event Course (Now 50% Off For a Limited Time!) Listen to HBW Podcast #48: How to Plan a Successful Live Event with Event Manager Jillian Smith My Event Management Team: One Touch Events LLC Join My Free Facebook Group: The Happy Black Woman Tribe Follow Me on Instagram @happyblackwoman Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get automatic notifications when I publish a new episode! If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review to spread the word and help more Black women transform their lives. Thank you so much for your support!

Today, I'm sharing an inspiring interview with one of my rockstar clients Jeni Bennett! Jeni is a fitness coach in the UK and she helps professional women over 40 become fit and fab forever so that they can create the body they want to live in. Jeni was a client in my Launch Your Business 90-Day Boot Camp and we go behind the scenes of her journey to not only launch her fitness coaching business, but to also get her first 2 paying clients in less than 3 months. In this episode, we discuss: Why Jeni decided to pivot from personal training to fitness coaching How Jeni put together her first health coaching program Jeni's tips for being fit and fabulous, especially for women over 40! The key marketing activities Jeni did to get the word out about her health coaching services Jeni's strategies for managing her time during the 3 months required to complete the program How Jeni got 2 paying clients before the program was even over (and now has a waiting list for her coaching!)  Jeni's practical advice for staying fit and healthy as a busy entrepreneur Resources From This Episode: Join Jeni's Free Facebook Group: Fit & Fab Over 40 Download Jeni's Free Life Assessment Workbook Get Jeni's Book: Fit & Fab Forever in 90 Days Grab Your Ticket to My Annual Live Event: Manifest Your Vision 2019 Sign Up for My Free Goal-Setting Guide: The Life Mapping Workbook Sign Up for My Free Business Training: 5 Steps to Turn Your Expertise Into a Business Join My Free Facebook Group: The Happy Black Woman Tribe Follow Me on Instagram @happyblackwoman Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get automatic notifications when I publish a new episode! If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review to spread the word and help more Black women transform their lives. Thank you so much for your support!

It happens to the best of us. At some point in your entrepreneurial journey, you start to feel uninspired in your business and you wonder what to do next. I've been in that space for much of this year and today, I'm sharing some of the strategies I've been using to get fired up to serve my tribe again. In this episode, I cover: The best way to discover what you really want to do in your life and business How reflecting on what you've done in the past can give you insight for your next step Why connecting with other entrepreneurs is critical to getting unstuck How traveling can help you come up with new, fresh ideas for your business   Resources From This Episode: Grab Your Ticket to My Annual Live Event: Manifest Your Vision 2019 Sign Up for My Free Goal-Setting Guide: The Life Mapping Workbook Sign Up for My Free Business Training: 5 Steps to Turn Your Expertise Into a Business Join My Free Facebook Group: The Happy Black Woman Tribe Follow Me on Instagram @happyblackwoman Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to get automatic notifications when I publish a new episode! If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating and review to spread the word and help more Black women transform their lives. Thank you so much for your support!

I often get asked, "Rosetta, how can I stop procrastinating on my goals?" Although it's a valid question, the truth is that when it comes to creating the life you REALLY want, taking consistent action is only one part of the equation. It's also important to look within so you can understand the beliefs that are preventing you from moving forward. In this episode, I cover: The #1 belief that holds you back from getting what you want How to identify what YOUR specific limiting beliefs are A simple way to install new beliefs so that you can begin to literally reprogram your brain and start seeing results Resources From This Episode: Secure Your Ticket for the Manifest Your Vision Tour Apply for a Free Breakthrough Session Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Follow Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

This episode is a recording of a powerful livestream training I taught recently in our private Happy Black Woman Facebook Tribe. We went deep into 4 of the biggest mistakes Black women entrepreneurs make as we strive to build our businesses. The bottom line: it's time to stop sitting at the "struggle table" and eliminate the unproductive behaviors and limiting beliefs that sabotage your success. Because once you know better, you can certainly do better.  If you're ready to get help with launching or growing your business, then go ahead and book your free Breakthrough Session for this week: https://happyblackwoman.com/breakthrough Mentioned in This Episode: Schedule Your Free Breakthrough Session Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

I'm back from an amazing weekend in Atlanta where I hosted my 5th and final Launch Your Business LIVE Boot Camp! After years of working with hundreds of Black women entrepreneurs, I've noticed how important it is for us to have open and honest conversations about self-care, boundaries and putting ourselves first. At the event, I was able to coach several women on how to let go of situations that no longer served them, which inspired this episode. I explore 3 areas where you may need to "spring clean" your life, including action steps you can take in your relationships, business/career and environment. Mentioned in This Episode: Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

Lately, I've been having some eye-opening conversations with my entrepreneur clients about the blocks that are keeping them from making the money and the impact they desire. What I've found is that what looks like "lack of clarity" or "procrastination" is actually a clue that there's something deeper going on. In this episode, I discuss the #1 question I ask my coaching clients to get to the root of the issue. Mentioned in This Episode: Last chance to grab your ticket for the 5th and final Launch Your Business LIVE 3-Day Boot Camp - April 6-8 in Atlanta: launchyourbusinesslive.com Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

I just got back from Dubai where I was so inspired to play a bigger game in my life and business! Many women go for years pretending to be okay with not getting what they want instead of doing what it takes to achieve the AMAZING vision they've been dreaming of since they were little girls. In this episode, I share insight on how to know if you've been settling for a "Plan B" life, plus 4 ways to get unstuck, break out of your rut and ultimately begin creating the life you really want. Mentioned in This Episode: Last chance to grab your early-bird ticket for the 5th and final 2018 Launch Your Business LIVE 3-Day Boot Camp in Atlanta: launchyourbusinesslive.com Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

Between all the different platforms, technology and tactics, so much has changed over the years when it comes to building a successful business online. The good news is that as a Black woman entrepreneur, you have the power to leverage your gifts and transform your financial future in 2018 and beyond. In this episode, I break down the 3 key concepts that are important for you to master if you want to get paid to do what you love and create your dream lifestyle of travel and freedom.  Mentioned in This Episode: Secure your 70% off early-bird ticket for the 2018 Launch Your Business LIVE 3-Day Boot Camp in Atlanta: launchyourbusinesslive.com Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

I'm back with a very special show, pulled right out of our annual Manifest Your Vision Mindset Retreat that was held a few weeks ago. This year's event was so transformational that I wanted to give you a little peek inside the magic! So this episode is an actual teaching segment from the event and it's all about understanding the mental barriers that hold us back from achieving our big goals. I explain a powerful concept called the "lizard brain" and why it's a source of fear, procrastination and perfectionism for so many women. Plus - insight and coaching for how you can finally overcome self-sabotage and manifest your dream life in 2018. Mentioned in This Episode: Register for our upcoming Happy Black Woman events and retreats: happyblackwoman.com/events Sign up for Rosetta's FREE Location-Independent Lifestyle Masterclass: quityourjobwebinar.com Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

Today's show is for my entrepreneurs! In this episode, I share 4 spiritual strategies for earning more money in your business this year that have nothing to do with your marketing plan and everything to do with your FAITH in what's truly possible for you. If you've been struggling to create consistent cash flow in your business, these tips can help you reconnect to how abundant the universe really is. Mentioned in This Episode: Happy Black Woman Business Academy - New Member Enrollment Open Now! The Magic Check Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

Happy new year! One of my favorite ways to set intentions for a new year is to choose a “theme word.” In this episode, I walk you through a process that you can use to decide on your theme for the year and allow it to guide your journey. I also share my own theme word for 2018 and the specific intention behind it.  Mentioned in This Episode: Annual Review/Preview Reflection Guide (Free Download) Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

Happy holidays! With the new year right around the corner, most of us are setting aside time to write down our goals for 2018. However, few of us are thinking about what it will actually take - emotionally and mindset-wise to achieve them. In this episode, I'm asking an important question: "Who do you need to BE in achieve your big goals in 2018?" I share 3 empowering mindset shifts you can use to make 2018 your best year ever! Mentioned in This Episode: Annual Review/Preview Reflection Guide (Free Download) Manifest Your Vision 3-Day Mindset Retreat - Jan 12-14 in Florida (December 29 is your LAST DAY to register!) Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman

It's December, which means we have just a few weeks left in 2017. And yes, there are definitely some changes being made here at Happy Black Woman Headquarters as I reflect and plan for the next evolution of my business and brand. In this episode, I'm sharing a brief update on where the Happy Black Woman Podcast is headed and a teaser about our upcoming lineup of exciting events and retreats. I also outline 3 powerful strategies you can use to end the year strong. I firmly believe that the way you END 2017 is the way you will BEGIN 2018. So instead of dwelling on everything that went wrong, I give you practical steps you can take to reflect on all the lessons you learned this year, set intentions for the coming year and purge everything that no longer aligns with your vision for 2018.  Mentioned in This Episode: Happy Black Woman Live Events & Retreats Annual Review/Preview Reflection Guide (Free Download) Join the Happy Black Woman Private Facebook Group Connect with Rosetta on Instagram @happyblackwoman Manifest Your Vision 3-Day Mindset Retreat - Jan 12-14 in Florida (December 29 is your LAST DAY to register!)

On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta interviews award-winning actress April Parker-Jones. Currently starring on Tyler Perry’s television drama If Loving You is Wrong on OWN, April discusses her rise to success and the importance of having big dreams in order to personally evolve into a better version of yourself. Be sure to catch the full audio to hear this great conversation!   April’s fascinating journey into theatre From a young age, April has always been drawn to the stage. After participating in theatre throughout elementary and secondary school, she eventually changed her major to theatre in college after the prompting of a caring professor. A move to New York was quickly followed with a cross-country journey to Los Angeles and she never lost sight of the ultimate end goal. Her willingness to evolve and grow resulted in many positions of her dreams. You don’t want to miss the rest of her compelling story on this episode of Happy Black Woman. The importance of taking a leap of faith into the unknown Without a willingness to adapt, April never would have attained the level of success that she now has. Her fears weren’t enough to stop her from pursuing her dreams and she exclaims that “I’m so glad I was that crazy 19-year-old.” Rosetta and April talk about the critical need to evolve out of your past self and more engaging topics on this fantastic episode of Happy Black Woman. If you need encouragement on how to pursue your own aspirations, be sure to listen to the full episode. April’s thoughts on her life now as an actor, wife, and mother When Rosetta asks April about her thoughts on her life today, April is adamant about the importance of taking even bigger steps towards personal evolution. She explains that acting can be a fickle career and how she is learning about financing, real estate, and more to ensure she is cultivating other ways to bring in revenue for her family. To hear more about opening up your field of exploration and to discover the importance of enjoying the present moments, be sure to give this episode your full attention. Advice on staying true to yourself in the midst of distraction There are countless ways industries and careers will try to hijack your path to personal growth. April simply made a decision to embrace the person that she truly is and never deviate from that path. She is dedicated to surrounding herself with people who actually matter and using those positive influences to combat any negative feedback she may receive. You can hear more about April’s key words of wisdom, what continually inspires her, and her latest projects by listening to this stellar episode of Happy Black Woman with Rosetta Thurman.   Outline of this great episode [0:29] Introduction of this episode’s guest, April Parker-Jones [3:15] April’s journey into theatre [7:55] Importance of taking a leap of faith into the unknown [9:45] Rosetta asks about April’s life now as an actor, wife, and mother [15:00] April offers her insights, tips, and advice for staying true to yourself [20:27] Growing and evolving into new life paths [24:06] April’s exciting new projects Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Connect with April on Twitter Connect with April on Facebook If Loving You is Wrong - OWN network Tuesdays at 9/8c. The Last Ship on TNT - April’s new role coming soon in 2018 About APRIL PARKER-JONES April Parker-Jones currently stars as ‘Natalie,’ a single mother and fast-food restaurant manager on Tyler Perry’s television drama If Loving You is Wrong on OWN. A native of Durham, North Carolina, April Parker-Jones began acting at the young age of five. She knew instantly with her first performance of The Tortoise and The Hare that the stage is where she belonged. The thrill she received from being able to lose herself in a character was a freedom that she longed to live as often as she could. Parker-Jones studied theatre at N.C. Central University before moving to New York City in pursuit of a professional acting career. While in New York, she was cast in many productions at The Billie Holiday Theatre such as Spirit North, Fool’s Gold starring award-winning actress Yaa Asantewa and Mercedes starring Karen Pittman. Additionally, April Parker-Jones originated the role of Christina in the Off-Broadway World Premiere of Plenty of Time at Primary Stages in New York. For her portrayal, she earned two Audelco Award Theatre nominations for Best Actress starring alongside Jay Jones, her now husband of nine years. Plenty of Time was directed by Jackie Alexander and told the story of a teenage love affair that spanned for 35 years. Upon her arrival to Los Angeles, she was cast in stage productions of A New Beginning at Chosen Ministries written and directed by A.J. Golden and A Yankee Trader written by Kato McNickle, directed by Ian Vogt and produced by the Virtual Theatre Project and tells of a family divided during the Great Hurricane of 1938. In 2016, April was nominated for a NAACP Theatre Award for her portrayal of Genie Ann Parker in the stage production of Love Soul Deep written and directed by Patricia Cuffie-Jones. Her theatre work has paved her way to numerous and exciting recurring roles on ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder, Lifetime’s Devious Maids, Freeform’s The Fosters and the CBS series Jericho. Other television credits include guest star roles on CSI: Miami, ER, LOST, NCIS, Lie to Me, NCIS: Los Angeles, Prime Suspect, The Chicago Code, Scandal, and several others. Film credits include Spider-Man 3, Have a Little Faith, and Heaven.

On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta addresses the topic of creating your ideal life by stopping self-sabotage. It’s often hard to achieve one’s goals because it’s easier to default to destructive thought patterns. By following Rosetta’s three methods of stopping self-sabotage, you can move towards the life of your dreams and overcome the barriers that have been in your way. Be sure to listen to discover her insights! Self-sabotage manifests in many ways One of the biggest barriers to your ideal life arrives in the form of procrastination. Rosetta explains that after a while, procrastination can begin to feel normal and acceptable. It can even take on the form of perfectionism - focusing on “perfect timing” in lieu of taking action is a form of procrastination. It can also arise because of a fear of the unknown. Be sure to listen to the full episode to discover how Rosetta overcomes procrastination in pursuit of her ideal life goals. Method #1 - Make a decision! Even people who are passionate about pursuing their ideal life can fall victim to not making decisions - which leads to never taking action. Rosetta explains that “maybe” turns into “never” but that making decisions allows you to move forward in your life. If you make a decision in your life there’s no reason why it will not happen unless you prevent it from happening. This form of self-sabotage prevents you from committing and stands in the way of living ideally. Catch the full episode for more information about making proactive decisions in your life. Method #2 - Stop asking the wrong people for advice Your friends, family members, and coworkers are all known constants. Sadly, many of them have never taken a major risk in their lives. Rosetta explains why you should not turn to these people for advice on your personal or professional life because they “validate the fear you have, which is a form of self-sabotage.” They will give you the permission to quit, doubt, and procrastinate, all of which are going against your plans for an optimal life. Rosetta explains the concept of protecting your goals from the people who care about you most in this stellar episode of Happy Black Woman. Method #3 - Don’t settle for less than what you deserve and desire Perhaps the greatest concept to take away from this episode is to never settle for what you don’t desire, want, and deserve. Life decisions are not always easy but you cannot allow subpar “opportunities” to get in the way of something that you actually want. Rosetta encourages her listeners to never allow things they don’t want to take up space in their life. She wants her listeners to understand that settling allows for complacency, which never leads to ultimate goal achievement. Be sure to listen to the complete audio to fully understand the three methods to stop self-sabotage, as well as hear from some great listener questions. And don’t forget to listen for your opportunity for $200 off your registration to the Manifest Your Vision 2018 retreat in January 2018! Outline of this great episode [1:00] Rosetta introduces the episode, regarding reasons on why it’s so hard to achieve life goals [3:00] Three ways to stop sabotaging your own success [5:17] Method #1 - Make a decision - stop being indecisive about what you want [8:40] Method #2 - Stop asking the wrong people for advice [13:25] Method #3 - Stop settling for less than what you deserve and desire [17:44] Rosetta explains how jobs can be a means to an end, not THE end [26:00] Work with Rosetta in person in January at the Manifest Your Vision retreat Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Manifest Your Vision 2018 Retreat

On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta interviews Loria Smith, life coach and founder of ReDefining H.E.R. Loria explains her rocky background caused by unhealthy relationships, and how she ultimately overcame the challenges of living with constant self-doubt and fear in order to help other women move forward with their lives and make peace with their pasts. Be sure to check out this great episode and share its valuable insights with the women in your life! Loria shares how she helps women move through difficult life situation The founding of ReDefining H.E.R. arose from Loria’s greatest passion - encouraging and helping women move through the difficult scenarios different stages of life brings. Through the various elements of her coaching, Loria assists women in going back to their core being and helping unravel months or even years of unhealthy thought patterns and destructive relationships. She offers 30, 60, and 90-minute intensive sessions as well as 90-day mentoring programs for women who are committed to bettering themselves and their lives. Check out how to receive these resources by listening! Starting the process of healing and moving forward in life The first steps in moving past an unhealthy relationship are always the most challenging. After the initial catalyst that initiates the change, Loria encourages women to start by redefining who they are - their likes, dislikes, passions, etc. This self-inventory assists women in understanding their place and path in life, as well as raises self-awareness. These steps and much more are found in this wonderful interview. Loria’s 5 Steps to Healing from Past Hurts Not only does increased self-awareness improve one’s ability to gain confidence and security, it also opens the door for continued healing and empowerment. On this episode, Loria talks with Rosetta about her “5 Steps to Healing from Past Hurts,” which can be found as a free download on Loria’s website (see Resources below). Loria also discusses the importance of being passionate about a cause or project. Devoting time and mental energy to an outside entity can further the healing process. Engaging with one’s spirituality, talking with trusted loved ones, getting reacquainted with oneself, and many more hints and tips are found in the audio. How to continue down the path of successful and empowered living Very few women are able to achieve this process of healing on their own. Having a support system of trusted friends and family members is crucial. They are able to offer guidance and encouragement when faced with new obstacles. Simple things like having a positive morning routine, practicing self-care habits, and setting boundaries all contribute to mental and emotional healing after difficult situations. Loria discusses her top three tips to invest in oneself as well as many more helpful hints all on this episode of Happy Black Woman with Rosetta Thurman. Outline of this great episode [0:40] Introduction of guest, Loria Smith [2:05] Loria explains her story, and why she founded ReDefining H.E.R. [6:20] Loria’s passion for helping women in unhealthy relationships [8:20] Methods of helping women through abusive situations [9:50] How to start the process of healing and moving forward [11:15] Loria asks how women can start being more self-aware [14:30] How focusing on helping others helped Loria break free from her past [19:00] Top 3 Tips and determining what’s holding you back from success [23:11] Insights on challenging situations in the business realm Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Loria Smith’s website National Coalition Against Domestic Violence How to Succeed at Being Yourself by Joyce Meyer Quieting the Lizard Brain by Seth Godin About LORIA SMITH Loria is a native Floridian and currently resides near Orlando, Florida. She is a Speaker, Coach, and Mentor as well as a trusted confidant to many personally and professionally. Loria is best known for her supportive nature, compassionate listening, and providing candid advice to those seeking clarity in relationships and other life issues. Her passion lies in helping professional women redefine themselves after life-altering experiences, ending unhealthy relationships, or those who just want to do, have, and be more. Through her adversities as a pregnant and runaway teen, the loss of a newborn son and murdered brother, surviving domestic violence and sexual assault, and battling an Autoimmune Thyroid Disorder and other health-related issues, Loria has discovered “there is light at the end of the tunnel.” After years of living privately with guilt and shame, Loria sought professional counseling and did some reflective soul searching which raised her self-awareness and ultimately led to an improved self-image. With a renewed perspective Loria began to see the value in herself in how she could help others and decided to start living life on her terms, openly and unapologetically. Loria has embraced a healthier lifestyle by making better food choices and modifying other habits to improve her quality of life on the journey to healing, enrichment, and resiliency. Loria earned a degree in Business Administration from Barry University with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. After several years of employment with the local government, she was left unfulfilled of her purpose, and decided to venture out on her own as an entrepreneur. She is now a Licensed Florida Realtor, the owner and operator of a Tax Preparation and Bookkeeping Business, and an associate with a major insurance company. Loria is also a trained victim advocate and the founder of a nonprofit organization that advocates against domestic violence. She is using her expertise and life lessons to pursue a passion for helping women reinvent themselves. Loria founded ReDefining H.E.R., where clients are guided through a self-discovery process to promote awareness and to address fear, anger and limiting beliefs. She also speaks on the topics of Self-Love, Building Healthy Relationships, and Health & Well-Being. Loria and her husband Ronnie have a beautifully-blended family of five adult children and one grandson. Additionally, Loria has developed a love for traveling, and enjoys spending quality time creating memories with family, singing, and humoring those around her.

In over 100 episodes of Happy Black Woman Rosetta has never spoken with a guest about the topic she's covering today: The power of a beautiful and peaceful home. Her guest today is Glenda Vance, a woman who has walked a very difficult journey of her own to come out on the other side with a dream and vision of helping women create their own beautiful peaceful place where they and their families can thrive. Join Rosetta for this great conversation to learn how you can create your own peaceful haven in your own home. Your home can be a place of beauty and peace and solace for your family Even if you don't feel you are woman who is good at decorating or matching colors, Glenda Vance says you can learn how to make your home a peaceful place that invigorates and refreshes you and your family. In this conversation, Rosetta takes a deep dive into Glenda's personal experience and asks her for very relevant and practical ways that black women today can transform their homes into the place of peace that they want and need them to be. Decluttering is powerful. You can’t get organized without removing the things you don’t need One of the very first steps Glenda Vance recommends for creating a beautiful and peaceful home is to declutter. She says that you can't get organized and beautify your home until you remove the things that you don't need, the things that no longer serve you. It's a difficult process but one that is essential for the beautification of your living space. Find out how Glenda recommends you get started decluttering your own home, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Order is heaven’s first law. An orderly home allows us to live a more heavenly life Somewhere in her past, Glenda Vance was told that order is Heaven's first law. To her, that means living an orderly life is a reflection of how things are in heaven. The resulting beauty and harmony that comes from that kind of living it directly reflected in the decor and organization of the home. That idea was very curious for Rosetta so she asked many questions about how it is true and what it means for the way we decorate our homes. You'll enjoy hearing Glenda's answers on this episode. Nothing will happen in your life if you don’t pursue something Each episode, Rosetta asks her guests what they would recommend to a black woman who is just starting out on her entrepreneurial journey. When she asked her guest this week, Glenda Vance, Glenda said nothing will happen in your life if you don't pursue something. For Glenda, it was the dream of having a business that is oriented around something she loves. And she wanted that business to truly be a help to other women. She has it now and is demonstrating that anyone can come back from even the hardest setbacks to handle if they're willing to move forward. You'll enjoy Glenda's story, so be sure you listen. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction of Glenda Vance, interior design consultant. [2:01] Glenda’s path from childhood to fashion and decorating, to entrepreneur. [6:45] The decisions Glenda had to make to beautify and develop her own home. [10:44] Steps you can take to get clear and transform your home. [18:29] Understanding what you need in the place you call “home.” [25:07] Glenda’s advice to women just starting out on the entrepreneurial path. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Glenda’s site - Cheery Ideas BOOK: The Spiritual Man BOOK: God’s Leading Lady About GLENDA PRATT Glenda is enthusiastic about decorating lives and has worked as a decorating consultant for 24 years. She has been a Sales Leader, Team Leader and Coach, Director- in- Training within the #1home accessories company in the world. She is also an organizer expert. Over this timespan she has served thousands of customers and clients in beautifying their homes and organizing their living spaces through products and services that has created true transformation. She is CEO and Founder of Cheery Ideas, a full service site for various answers to decorating and caring for the home. Her own home in Missouri has been admired, talked about, and complimented by hundreds of visitors and decorating experts. In 2008, a regional commercial aired that showcased her love for home, family, church and God.  

As black women, we need to understand that our lives and the outcomes of them are within our control more than we know. The decisions and intention we carry into each day, leading into the rest of our lives, make an impact we can’t fathom. Jill Flowers is Rosetta’s guest on this episode and she serves black women as a spiritual mentor and life coach, one who helps you get in touch with the deeper reasons for your existence and the ways you can enrich your own life independent of the circumstances you face. Listen and be inspired by Jill’s frank but down to earth advice - and be sure to share the episode with others you know could benefit. When black women are living a happy and fulfilled life, everyone benefits. It’s tempting for black women of all ages to believe that taking care of themselves is selfish. People depend on you. People need you to be there for them. But if you are not healthy, strong, and vibrant, how can you expect to be there for them when needed? It’s not possible, which is why it’s the most unselfish thing you can do to take care of yourself. In this episode, Jill Flowers explains why you need to place a higher priority on providing for your own health and happiness and the positive impact it will have on the people you love if you do. Don’t miss it. You have to be active in your own healing and happiness. Life is not only something that happens all around you, it’s something you have an influence on yourself. You get to contribute, you get to impact the world in significant ways. That principle holds true for the healing and happiness you need and want as well. In this episode, Jill Flowers describes what happens when black women determine to take part in their own healing and pursue their purpose with all that they are - and she gives some tips for how you can get started on your own healing journey right away. You won’t want to miss what she has to teach. If you set your intention for the day, nothing outside of you can change that unless you let it. One of the most impacting things Jill Flowers spoke about in this conversation with Rosetta was the power of setting your personal intention for a given day. She says that when you take the time each morning to pray, meditate, and center yourself for the day - and then proactively decide how you will show up in that 24 hour period, nothing can stop you. It’s a choice, a determination that only you have the power to initiate, and Jill explains how it can happen. If you can adopt this practice it can set you free from circumstances and put you in the place of control over your own life. Black women naturally put others first - but sometimes it is what kills them. We are women, black women - and we naturally have a place of concern and compassion for those in our lives. But our tendency to put others first can be overdone, to the exclusion of our own health, well-being, and emotional strength. Jill Flowers says that we’ve got to stop, we’ve got to develop a plan for keeping ourselves healthy and on track before it’s too late. You can hear Jill’s advice and discover some steps you can take right now to reorient your path so you don’t crash and burn like so many women do. It’s all on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s intro to this episode and her guest Jill Flowers. [2:55] How Jill decided she was going to dedicate herself to being a soul activist. [8:35] The role anger played in pushing Jill to take her calling more seriously. [12:17] The path Jill follows to coach and help black women. [14:30] Jill’s advice for black women who want to begin their own healing journey. [20:00] How Jill stays focused and productive to serve her clients and family. [26:24] What Jill says to women who say they don’t have time to connect with their spirituality. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.JillFlowers.com Dr. Wayne Dyer Joel Goldsmith Catherine Ponder BOOK: The Dynamic Laws of Healing BOOK: The Dynamic Laws of Wealth BOOK: Healing Secrets of the Ages BOOK: The Shack About JILL FLOWERS A “Soul Activist” one who advocates for your healing, your awakening and the unfoldment of your purpose. The Soul Activist takes one from “Pain to Power to Purpose”. This is what Jill does in her work with Black Women. She helps Black Women heal from the false narratives and beliefs that keep them from realizing their high potential. The ideas that you are not enough or The “I”m a strong black women” syndrome, I can do it on my own is a belief that needs to be healed. Jill believes that Black Women are the link to healing the Black Community. She believes that when Black Women have a full understanding of their Alkhemy she then becomes the medicine for her family. She is capable of harmonizing her family and thus the community because she herself is harmonized. “Consider, you are powerful beyond measure and you have limitless potential.” Jill Flowers defines a modern day Renaissance Woman as Transformational Speaker, Wedding Officiant, Activist, Author and not the least of these Mother and Wife. Co-Founder of The Abolish the N Word Project, Inc. Jill and her husband received over 100,000 hits on their web site’s powerful message the first month in existence. This was before the term “Viral was apart of the english lexicon. The Brooklyn raised couple received media attention around NY and across the United States including CNN, NY Daily News, Miami Herald and The Washington Post. They were awarded numerous accolades including a Proclamation from the New York City Council, and a Trail Blazer award from The then Manhattan Borough President, Scott Stringer. Jill’s activism inspired her to continue to be of service and she went on to become an Ordained Interfaith Minister. She has now evolved to Spiritual Life Coach and Soul Activist. She uses metaphysics and spiritual principals to provide healing and strength for the women who attend her monthly healing circles and group coaching. Jill's Ministry includes, Officiating Weddings, Couples & Marriage Ministry, Spiritual Counseling, Soul Activation programs, Soul Shops and Healing Retreats. Jill is passionate about being of service and taking a stand for the transformation of consciousness. Her Vow into ministry says it all “I Jill Flowers, vow to use my speech, my listening and my light to awaken to empower and to heal”. Jill lives in Brooklyn, NY with her Husband and two children.

One of the reasons Rosetta started the Happy Black Woman movement and community is because she did for herself what she advises you to do in this episode. She took 4 specific steps that enabled her to become the kind of woman she wanted to be… and that resulted in a very clear vision to help other black women step into their own areas of gifting and genius. Happy Black Woman was the result. If you are tired of the struggle and ready to become the kind of woman who gets everything she wants, you’ve got to hear this episode. It could change your life. Your freedom as a black woman starts by killing fear and committing to getting what you want. There are so many reasons we don’t start moving in the direction of our dreams, but all of them are tied to some kind of fear. That’s why the first thing you need to do is kill fear. It’s never going to serve you and only tells you lies. Killing fear means you silence the voices of doubt and insecurity that have held you back for so long. It means you get yourself away from the naysayers and doubters who are prone to discourage you and amplify your fears. Listen to this episode to find out more about how you can kill fear and commit to what you want. When you have a purpose you don’t have time for foolishness. It’s vital to get clear on your purpose, the reason you were put on the planet. The reason it’s so vital is that your life purpose will help you get clarity for your life, it will help you eliminate the things that are nothing more than distractions and unworthy goals. Rosetta says when your purpose is clear you begin to realize that you don’t have time for foolishness. Find out how you can begin to get clarity on your purpose and move in the direction you need to move, on this episode. Most black women do not want to face the things that may hold them back. You may not like to hear it but it’s true: most black women don’t want to face the things that hold them back. Why? Because the things that hold us back are deep-seated issues that we’ve been avoiding all our lives. Things like poor self-worth, powerful self-doubt, abuses or condemning voices from the past, and much more. It’s easier to stay where you are, to avoid dealing with those issues - but you’ll never move toward your dreams if you don’t do the work needed to overcome them. That's because they are your limitations. Rosetta’s got great advice for how to deal with these issues on this episode. Being successful takes work: YOU have to make your dream a reality. There is no magic bullet or formula that bring success to you. Not affirmations. Not prayers. Not meditations. Those things alone don’t get you anywhere because they are not accompanied by action on your part. You have to put your faith into action. If you have a dream, it’s up to you to fuel it and make it happen. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta shares 4 steps every black woman needs to take in order to become the kind of woman who gets everything she wants. You don’t want to miss this one. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s welcome to episode 100! [2:00] What does it really take to manifest your vision? [4:08] Rosetta’s year of liberation and the realization she came to. [6:19] Kill the fear and commit to getting what you want. [11:01] Step #1: Discover your purpose. [14:19] Step #2: Develop your vision about your purpose and protect it. [18:09] Step #3: Break through your barriers. [22:45] Step #4: Take inspired action on what you want. [25:07] LIVE Questions and Answers. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Kill Newsfeed Uber Conference Instant Teleseminar www.ManifestYourVision.com - Get your 30% off ticket to the 5th annual retreat in January 2018  

Deep inside we all have the dream to be everything we were put on the planet to be. It’s from that place that the desire for increased performance comes. We honestly want it because we want our life to count. Dr. Bertha McCants is an internationally recognized leadership speaker and mentor who is dedicated to teaching women, step-by-step, how to create a blueprint for peak performance. She helps women around the nation who are ready to start taking action on their big goals. This conversation with Rosetta is inspiring: it takes you through Dr. B.’s personal story of the health crisis that proved to be a turning point to set her on a new path. Learn how she can help you amplify the impact of your life by listening to this episode. Carve out the time to keep yourself well. If you don’t, nothing else you do will matter. Dr. B.’s life was filled with responsibility and experience prior to her health crisis - but it was that event that made her aware of the need to make changes, for the sake of those she loved and the sake of making her life count. That’s when she determined that she’d make a habit of self-care, taking care of her body, mind, and soul so that she could be all she was meant to be. You’ll be inspired by her story and see how the small, daily action of self-care changed the course of her life. Don’t miss this conversation. It’s worth sharing! Without acting on what you know you need to do, nothing will ever change. After Dr. Bertha McCants faced the health issues that brought her to a point of crisis, she realized that she needed to make changes. But where do you start? She’s discovered that everything begins with an honest assessment of where you are and is followed by the commitment to take action to change the things that aren’t serving your life and goals. Dr. B. shares her powerful story on this podcast episode and gives a clear challenge to those of us who want increased performance from our lives, so don’t miss it. The highest performance you can achieve will depend on the right kind of accountability. With Dr. B.’s help, many women are able to accurately assess the current state of their lives and begin to make changes. But the sustained momentum needed to break old habits and establish new ones doesn’t come easily. Dr. B. says the right kind of accountability is always needed in order to break through and achieve the increased performance you’re looking for. In this conversation, she describes why accountability is important and how it should look in order to get the results you want. You won’t want to miss this conversation. Dr. B’s experience and counsel is a gift. When your time is not your own, what do you do to get started on a new path? Many of us are trying to build something new and fresh in our lives while continuing to work a full-time job. That means a significant portion of our time is under the control of our employer. When your time is not your own, what can you do to get started on a new path? That’s one of the questions Rosetta asked Dr. B. in this conversation because it’s those practical approaches that all of us need to be equipped with. You’ll love Dr. B.'s response and the practical tips that flow from it, so be sure you make the time to listen. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s thanks and introduction to her guest Dr. Bertha McCants. [2:27] What motivated Dr. B to start her leadership consulting business. [6:01] Steps you can take to begin moving your life forward. [10:53] How you can develop a plan to take your life from here to there. [13:47] ACT on what you’ve discovered or nothing will ever change. [15:30] The things Dr. B. does to keep herself on focus. [18:20] When your time is not your own, how do you get started? [22:13] The book that has impacted Dr. B. the most on her journey. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.DrBStrategyConsulting.com BOOK: Commanding Your Morning BOOK: Lead the Life You Imagine By Having the Courage to Listen to Your Heart - Dr. B’s book, publishing October 2017. About Dr. Bertha McCants Dr. Bertha McCants is internationally recognized as leadership speaker and mentor. She is also a life insurance agency owner and a retired public school superintendent, dedicated to teaching women, step-by-step, how to create a blueprint for peak performance. She helps women around the nation who are ready to start taking actions on their big goals. Dr B and the Women Leadership Mentor brand is a supportive community that empowers women through leadership mentoring, personal development, and entrepreneurship.

Brigitte Barrow is committed to helping youth prepare for their future because she has walked a very difficult road herself. Her journey has taken her from runaway to speaker and coach to youth-focused organizations - Brigitte’s story is itself inspirational, a demonstration of what is possible when a young person is properly taught and equipped. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta and Brigitte talk about her story, unpack the most important areas of focus Brigitte emphasizes to organizations that are helping youth prepare for real life, and then turn a corner to dive into Brigitte’s business and the strategies she uses to be productive and on-track with her mission. You’ll enjoy this episode so be sure you listen. 4 steps to help youth prepare for the future. It’s important for youth to become self-reliant - that’s the only way they can become truly beneficial, productive members of society and live a life of meaning. Brigitte Barrow is dedicated to helping youth learn the things necessary to be who they need to be in the world and she emphasizes 4 main things: mindset, education, income, and housing. You can hear how she defines those and why she believes them to be so important as she explains her approach to Rosetta - it’s all on this episode. The things young people need to understand about their income. One of the most liberating or debilitating things in life is the issue of income. You can have too little and become demoralized and depressed, not to mention poor - or you can have what you need and be set up for great opportunities and a more positive outlook on life. Brigitte Barrows is in the business of helping youth-focused organizations unpack the mysteries and intricacies of finances and income for youth, so they can not only understand it but also learn how to take control of it for their own benefit. This is a fascinating part of the conversation so be sure you don’t miss it. Stay productive by creating a list of most important tasks and keeping it near you. When Rosetta asked her guest, Brigitte Barrow, how she stays productive, Brigitte said she starts her workday by making a quick list of the most important tasks she must accomplish for the day. But that’s not all. She keeps the list next to her all the time, just in case she gets distracted or finds herself off track. Having the list nearby enables her to refocus and get back on track right away, which increases her productivity. We’re all going to get distracted from time to time - Brigitte’s tip helps us manage that reality to our advantage. You can hear more great tips like this from Brigitte on this episode. Pray like it all depends on God, take action like it all depends on you. There’s a strange combination of things that go into any success. Hard work, on the one hand, enables us to make the most of our opportunities. But the opportunities themselves are often far outside our personal control. We can’t make them happen. Brigitte Barrow says that’s why she has adopted the practice of doing something a minister once told her, “Pray like it all depends on God and take action like it all depends on you.” Faith in action - it’s vital that we not go too far in either direction at the expense of the other. Hear Brigitte’s tips by listening to this conversation. You’ll be so glad you did. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction of Brigitte Barrow. [2:28] Brigitte’s journey: from runaway to helping youth meet the real world. [6:05] The focus on Brigitte’s youth training and how she works with organizations. [8:44] 4 steps to help youth become self-reliant: Mindset, Education, Income, Housing. [16:20] How Brigitte’s work is applicable to adults who have had setbacks in life. [18:15] Strategies that keep Brigitte productive. [21:56] The #1 piece of advice Brigitte gives to women who want to move forward but are afraid. [25:11] Pray like it all depends on God, take action like it all depends on you. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.BrigitteBarrow.com (get her free gift) 1-800-258-5268 (call Brigitte) www.Calendly.com/BrigitteBarrow - set a time to chat with Brigitte BOOK: Action Has No Season About BRIGITTE BARROW Brigitte Barrow is the “young-at-heart” workshop leader and creator of BJB Youth Training Services, providing life-skills training workshops in both personal and professional development and leadership, serving organizations who need help reaching their goals of educating, empowering and enhancing the lives of girls, young women and foster youth so that the organization’s youth members have the necessary information, tools and strategies to succeed in key areas of their lives. Brigitte has over 15 years of experience as a career Executive Administrative Assistant supporting C-Suite and other senior-level executives for high-profile corporations and businesses in the film and television entertainment, sports, rights-licensing-branded integration-advertising, broadcasting, music, banking, and real estate industries. During tenures with her employers she attended company-paid personal and professional development courses including “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” (Stephen Covey), “Focus: Achieving Your Highest Priorities” (Frank Covey), “Situational Self-Leadership” (Ken Blanchard), “Owning Your Development”, “Priority & Time Management” and “DISC” (short and team versions). In addition, she received annual acknowledgments in certificates and financial awards for her Professionalism, Leadership, Teamwork, Initiative and overall performance for consistently exceeding expectations. She earned her Associate’s Degree with Honors in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a focus in Journalism from West Los Angeles College. Brigitte started this business after fully discovering that her passion, life’s purpose and first love is youth guidance and mentoring through teaching and training workshops helping girls, young women and foster youth to become self-reliant, establish a safe and secure lifestyle for themselves, follow a focused pathway to a successful life and realize their dreams. Brigitte was born and partially raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She resides in Inglewood, California (within the greater Los Angeles area).

Sherkica Miller-McIntyre is on a mission to make real estate investing for women not only a possibility but a reality in real life. She has come to realize that when a person rents a property they are helping other people purchase their house when they could be building an opportunity and a legacy for themselves and their own family. In this conversation, you’re going to hear how Sherkica is working to help women think down their generational line to see how their path toward home ownership and real estate investing can change things long-term. It’s a great conversation that could change your family’s future, so be sure you take the time to listen. She didn’t qualify to buy a home, but she purchased a home anyway. Every one of us has a story and how it turns out is up to us. Sherkica Miller-McIntyre was in a place where home ownership didn’t seem possible. In fact, she’d been told by an "expert" that she didn’t qualify for a home loan. But she didn’t give up. When she heard about a real estate seminar that was teaching about the possibility of home ownership she decided to attend and learned additional information that made it possible for her to purchase her own home in spite of what she’d been told. She went on to become a real estate agent and now helps women purchase their own home and even invest in real estate for long term gains. You’ll enjoy this conversation, so make some time to listen and learn. No matter the hurdles, there is a path to getting past them and start investing in real estate. There’s no doubt that whatever you want to do, there will be obstacles you will have to overcome. But be careful. Too many women allow the obstacles to dictate their outcome. They lose sight of their dreams and stop working toward them, simply because they believe the obstacles are too big. Sherkica Miller-McIntyre says that no matter the obstacles in your path, there is a way around them - but you have to want to get past them. In this conversation, she shares the steps you can take to identify the obstacles you face and make a plan to overcome them. It’s an inspiring conversation so don’t miss it! Sherkica’s mission is to make real estate investing possible for women. It's time for you to get started! Many of us shrink back when we think about buying a home. To go beyond that and think about the possibility of owning investment properties as well… that’s more than many of us can even conceive. But Sherkica Miller-McIntyre specializes in helping women invest in real estate, beginning with the purchase of their own home. She believes that home ownership is possible for anyone and serves as a coach and guide to walk with you every step of that journey. What are you waiting for? What is holding you back? Sherkica offers a free strategy session in this conversation so don’t miss the opportunity to get moving toward a better future. Your investing goals could be closer than you think. But you won’t know until you take a look. When Rosetta asked her guest, Sherkica Miller-McIntyre for the first steps any woman can take to begin moving toward home ownership and/or real estate investing, she said that the very first step is to understand where you are, where you’re going, and the facts about what stands in your way. It requires hard work and an honest look at your situation, but it’s the only way to know for sure what you need to do to move your life in a different direction. Sherkica’s practical help and insight flow from her experience in helping many women move from being renters to homeowners, and beyond. You can’t miss this conversation. Sherkica shares how you can set the stage for a legacy of home ownership for your family for years to come. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s juicy introduction to Sherkica Miler-McIntyre, real estate diva. [3:03] How Sherkica was introduced to property ownership and real estate investments. [8:39] Tips for first-timers in the real estate realm: what does it really take to get started? [14:10] Getting past credit problems to make the path to real estate investing possible. [20:33] Sherkica’s world: how she stays focused and productive. [25:21] Why are your goals important to you? It’s important to know the answer. [31:19] Sherkica’s advice for women who are just starting on the entrepreneurial journey. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.divasdoingrealestate.com Get Sherkica’s free gift: Schedule your complimentary Dream Session with Sherkica to discover how Divas Doing Real Estate Consulting shall assist you in achieving your Real Estate goals. https://calendly.com/divasdoingrealestate/dream-session-with-hbw BOOK: When a Women Lets Go of the Lies About Sherkica Miller-McIntyre Sherkica Miller-McIntyre, a licensed Realtor in North and South Carolina and has successfully owned and operated a real estate and property management firm for 12 years. However, Sherkica not only assists clients with brokerage services, she passionately focuses on educating clients on credit, budget and savings, how to build, maintain and grow wealth through real estate; and, vigorously promotes the benefits of a career within real estate. The goal for Sherkica is to source the root of clients’ doubt in pursuing their real estate goals, then solidly reinforce the idea that freedom from debt, understanding of how credit works and can be used to build wealth, learning to operate on a balanced budget, and income generation provides avenues of life less traveled by most, in particular, women. Sherkica’s ideology is to create a shift in mindsets and self perception, and by doing so women will begin to break generational financial bondage, build their personal legacies and strengthen the communities in which they reside. Through one-on-one coaching, motivational techniques and continued accountability, clients receive personalized “pathways” to their real estate goal, focused on financial, credit, savings, investing and budgeting needs. Sherkica is married to an awesome husband, has four amazing children and a “grandma” to a beautiful Alaskan Husky. She loves to travel, spend time with family and has recently found a new passion in adult coloring books.  

Jessica Journey is another stellar member of the Happy Black Woman Mastermind who deserves to be in the spotlight, and Rosetta puts her in the spotlight on this episode. Jessica specializes in helping high-achieving women accelerate their success in career and business, with a particular focus on developing public speakers. Her structured focus enables her clients to get energized by adopting her “do something now” attitude. By pushing women to take action she empowers them to take the next step in the right direction. You’re going to love this conversation with Jessica. Most of the time success comes down to a decision to do what you are good at. We all know the pressure that comes from trying to fulfill other people's expectations of our lives. It could be a spouse, a boss, or Society in general that we feel has certain plans for us, but we all know how hard it is to break out of the mold and believe that we have something unique to offer the world. Jessica Journey says that most of the time success comes down to a decision we have to make to do what we are truly good at. It is the one thing that brings us joy and provides great benefit to other people. When we can be bold enough to take that step, all kinds of opportunities open up. You can hear more sage advice like this from Jessica on this episode of Happy Black Woman. You can still make money and have an impact even while you’re making mistakes. Too many of us are scared to put our products or services out there for others to see because we don't feel they are good enough. But when Jessica Journey started her own on entrepreneurial endeavors she realized very early on that she couldn't wait for everything to be perfected. She had to begin with what she had and modify it as she went along. The thing she discovered was that you can still make money and have an impact even while you're making mistakes. Jessica's story is inspirational, so don't miss it. To launch a speaking career, start out by focusing on a few clear, key topics. Most people who try to begin a speaking career believe that they can speak on many different topics. While that is probably true it's not the best way to go about getting your start. You need to develop some signature topics that you speak on with power - and work hard at developing talks that demonstrate why you are the person to address that topic. You will become known for those topics and can branch out from there. That's just one piece of advice Jessica Journey has for any of you who want to begin a speaking career. Find out more from her on this episode. The only thing stopping you from being the answer to someone’s prayer is you. It is hard for some of us to believe but there is somebody who is praying to receive exactly what you have to offer. In other words, you can be the answer to someone's prayer. The only thing that is stopping you, is you. You have to get out of your own way and believe that you have valuable things to offer people in need. You have to take that step of faith to believe that you can have an impact that matters. Jessica Journey helps women find their core strengths and move ahead with confidence. In short, she helps them get out of their own way. Find out more about Jessica and the programs she offers on this episode. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction to this episode’s guest: Jessica Journey. [1:53] Jessica’s journey to becoming a coach and consultants to speakers. [9:09] Tips for women who want to do public speaking. [17:13] An exercise to help you determine who to ask for speaking gigs. [19:00] How Jessica stays focused and productive. [25:45] The #1 piece of advice Jessica gives to women starting out. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Website - www.jessicajourney.com Get your free gift from Jessica: www.jessicajourney.com/topic BOOK: The Alchemist About JESSICA JOURNEY Jessica Journey is living each day authentically and abundantly...and invites you to join her! As a business coach, Jessica provides direct solutions to high-achieving women entrepreneurs, especially speakers, coaches, and consultants. Her clients love her structured support, advanced strategies, and sincere encouragement. In addition, Jessica serves as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator for business conferences and women's retreats. Connect with Jessica by visiting her website.

Saying “yes” is something that is unnatural for many of us, especially when it comes to saying it to ourselves. There are all kinds of reasons this is true and it is helpful to a certain degree to dig into those reasons. But more important is the recognition that you actually CAN say yes to yourself. There are many times in life when it is entirely appropriate. This episode is aimed at helping you break out of that limiting mindset that causes you to say “no” to yourself so often. Rosetta has some great ideas and practical tips to share, so be sure you listen. You achieve much once you stop telling yourself you can’t do things. ~ Elizabeth Kadetsky We all battle to overcome our limitations. It’s part of being human. One of the most common is the tendency to tell yourselves that certain things are off-limits for us. But where did that idea come from? Most likely it is a belief developed during childhood. Did you hear that? Childhood. Are you a child now? No. You are an adult. So what does that mean for your present and future in regards to that belief? Rosetta unpacks some powerful, not-so-obvious truths about why we need to learn to say yes to ourselves more often, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. When you start a sentence with, “I wish I could…” you’re stuck in child mode. Have you ever said, “I wish I could go to that event,” or “I wish I was able to afford that nice thing”? If you have, you’re not alone. We all have those kinds of wishes from time to time. But what we need to realize is that there is no reason they have to remain wishes. We are able to bring about the things we want in life by working toward them, by taking steps to make them happen. And the first step is to get out of the child thinking that operates on the level of limitations rather than possibilities. Listen as Rosetta unpacks the dynamics behind those limited wishes and provides 3 things you need to remember that enable you to break free. Life for you now is different than it was when you were a child. Choose to act like it. One of the most important things every black woman needs to learn is that the things that were said to you as a child, the limitations you learned when you were small no longer have to control you. You were a child then and it was entirely appropriate for you to stay within the limits your parents set for you. But now you are a grown black woman. The only limitations on you now are those you allow to be on you or choose for yourself. That means there’s a lot you can do to liberate yourself from the little girl limitations you’ve lived in for so long. Join Rosetta for this episode of Happy Black Woman as she unpacks the causes behind why you say “no” to yourself so often. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction to this episode about no and yes. [2:31] There comes a time in life when you have to give yourself permission. [3:52] When you find yourself limiting yourself, question where the idea came from. [6:26] Understand your place in the world. It’s different now than when you were a child. [8:13] 3 things to remember as you transform your mindset in this area. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Early bird pricing - www.HappyBlackWoman.com/summercamp  

Healthy romantic relationships seem to be in short supply these days. That’s because they don’t just happen, they are hard work just like anything else in life that is worth having. Rosetta’s guest on this episode is Zara Green, relationship expert and coach who helps her clients understand what’s going on inside that is holding them back when it comes to romance and a fulfilling life. Zara has powerful life-changing concepts to share on this episode so please, please don’t miss this one. The basis of great relationships is H.E.R (Honor, Esteem, and Respect) When Zara Green is asked what it takes to have a healthy romantic relationship she immediately refers to an acronym - H.E.R - which stands for Honor, Esteem, and Respect. It’s not about spark or chemistry. Those can and will dissipate over time, so why are they the things we look to when it comes to our initial curiosity about a possible relationship? Zara says you need to clearly know what it means to be honored, esteemed, and respected as a woman and insist on it in how you are treated. That’s when you’re strong enough to give those things in return and when you’re ready to build a healthy relationship based on those values. You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you expect. Much of what Zara Green does with her clients is uncover the foundation their lives are built on. They have long conversations, with Zara asking many questions, prodding and poking at many sore spots, with the goal of finding the underlying beliefs that hold people back from pursuing everything they desire. She typically discovers that the expectations people have about life are what they wind up getting - and when those expectations can be challenged and then changed, everything in life changes. Find out more on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Your personal life does not stand on the basis of your professional life. When Rosetta asked her guest, Zara Green for 3 pieces of advice to women who are seeking to become healthy themselves in order to be ready for a healthy romantic relationship, she said the very first thing a woman needs to understand is that her personal life does not stand or fall on the basis of her professional life. In fact, it’s the other way around. Raging success in business will never fix problems or wrong beliefs in your personal life. You’ve got to build your person, your character to be very strong in spite of the setbacks and difficulties of business - and you’ll find a fringe benefit - your business will be stronger as a result. Enjoying your company is enough. A man who insists on more is not the man you want. There are so many missteps that happen when it comes to romance, and women, being those who instinctively give and serve other people, are prone to make many of them. Zara Green says that no woman should ever give too much before she really knows a man, and that takes time. She says that you need to understand from the start that the privilege of being in your company should be enough for any man - so if a man pressures you for more than that, he isn’t honoring your value as a woman enough and you can leave him behind as you pursue a quality man who does. Zara draws a pretty straight line on this episode, and it’s one that is guided by wisdom, so make sure you listen. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction of Zara D. Green, her expert guest on healthy relationships. [4:00] How Zara became co-founder of The Grown Zone. [10:50] The unusual way Zara and her husband connected via Twitter and then real life. [21:20] You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you expect. [26:44] 3 pieces of advice to women who are laying the foundation of self work. [37:17] How you can connect with Zara and get her FREE GIFT. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.Grownzone.com Podcast Download: 11 Things Called Love That Are Anything But.  http://grownzone.com/happyblackwoman/ http://zaragreen.com/ Black Enterprise About Zara Green Zara helps thriving professionals close personal growth gaps. An individuality advocate, she specializes in resiliency development and is best known for helping others to understand individual temperaments as a key factor of healthy, productive life management with a focus on Next Decision Better™ because it’s never a disappointment and always within reach. Green is known for her messages and teachings on healthy relationship choices founded on love of self, respect of others, and taking personal responsibility for securing both. Along with her husband, Alfred A. Edmond Jr., they authored the Amazon 5-star rating, Loving in the Grown Zone: A No-Nonsense Guide to Making Healthy Decisions in the Quest for Loving, Romantic Relationships of Honor, Esteem and Respect. Together, they offer relationship education coaching, seminars, and products, and lead workshops on self-love and resiliency, healthy relationships and “Grown” decision-making at live events across the country.

You may never have heard of Morgan DeBaun, but if you’re a black millennial you’ve probably heard of the brand she created: Blavity. Morgan and her co-founder have done an amazing job building a recognizable and influential brand in record time and she is Rosetta’s guest on this episode. You’ll hear her tell the Blavity story, describe how they came to be, and how they are leveraging their platform to build a brand that’s not only profitable, but also influential in the minds of those who follow it. It’s a great conversation between Rosetta and Morgan, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. It’s important to spend the time to build a brand that others will miss if it vanishes. For the entire first year that Blavity was in existence, Morgan DeBaun and her team were busy creating content and resources to make an impact on their following. They weren’t worried about making money or gaining influence, they just wanted to make an impact on those they were serving. Today Morgan says it was that focus that enabled the Blavity brand to stand out and be one that fans would miss if it were to go away. She says that’s the focus every entrepreneur should have and shares how she did it on this episode. Trust your gut and believe in yourself. That’s the best advice I can give. ~ Morgan DeBaun Every episode of Happy Black Woman includes Rosetta’s question to her guest about the best advice they could give someone who wants to build a brand or business of their own. On this episode, Morgan DeBaun says that her best advice is that upcoming entrepreneurs need to trust their gut and believe in themselves. There will be all kinds of reasons for why you can’t do what you want to do. It’s up to you to silence those voices and believe that you not only had the courage to envision what you’re doing but that you’ve also got what it takes to build it. It’s important to be yourself. That’s what creates the brand. ~ Morgan DeBaun It’s easy to think that you need to copy what other successful entrepreneurs are doing in order to be successful. While there is definitely something to be said for learning from those who have gone before you, it’s important to be who you really are. Morgan DeBaun says that YOU are the brand, so you can’t spend your time trying to be like somebody else. It’s YOU that will shape, influence, and maximize your brand so don’t shy away from being all-out you. Move fast. Keep going. That’s what provides the momentum you need to succeed. The Blavity team has done the impossible: They’ve built a nationally recognized brand for black millennials in just under 3 years. How did they do it? Morgan DeBaun, co-founder of Blavity says they didn’t take a lot of time before taking action. They were quick to make decisions and quick to take action on almost everything they did. That’s what enabled them to build momentum and keep it going until they reached the level of success that they couldn’t be ignored. Find out more of the details about Blavity and Morgan’s journey as an entrepreneur, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s welcome to this conversation with Morgan DeBaun. [1:85] Morgan’s introduction to Blavity and what they’re doing with the site. [3:00] How Morgan had the idea to start the Blavity website in May 2014.. [6:28] What the Blavity blog and community provides now. [9:54] How Morgan and her team are making money through what they are doing. [13:50] The tipping point that made Morgan realize they could monetize. [16:20] Strategies Morgan DeBaun used to build her brand. [22:06] How to learn to move fast to make your dreams happen. [24:51] How Morgan got connected with the amazing people she has. [27:18] What Morgan does to stay focused and productive. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Morgan’s website: https://blavity.com/ AfroTech EmpowerHer Conference Morgan DeBaun on Instagram Twenty One Ninety Shadow and Act BOOK: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership BOOK: How to Win Friends and Influence People BOOK: The Lean Startup Google Calendar Slack Moleskine About Morgan DeBaun Morgan DeBaun started her career in Silicon Valley and is the CEO of Blavity. She is a serial creator passionate about living life to the fullest. Since founding the company, Morgan has led Blavity to become one the fastest growing digital media startups and a top destination for black youth culture. She is one of only 12 Black women to raise over 1 million dollars in venture funding and has been featured on Essence, New York Magazine, Teen Vogue, Nylon, and a finalist for 2016 TechCrunch Founder of the year.  

Living authentically sounds good - but it’s not as easy as you might think. There are so many pressures in life, in our culture or family systems that push us to fulfill dreams or aspirations that are not truly authentic with who we are as a person. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta dives into the reason being authentic is so important and what you can do to identify whether or not you’re living authentically. But more importantly, she covers what to do if you discover you are not. If you focus on living authentically, you will live a good life. When Rosetta was traveling to the Happy Black Woman event recently she was listening to one of her favorite podcasts on the plane - The Good Life Project. The guest on that episode was Mark Nepo, author of one of Rosetta’s favorite books, “The Book of Awakening.” He said that if you concentrate on living a good life, you’ll probably miss it. But if you concentrate on living an authentic life, you’ll live a good life by default. Rosetta saw so much wisdom in that statement and decided it was time for a reminder for all her Happy Black Woman tribe about living authentically. That’s what you’ll hear on this episode, so be sure you listen. It’s easy to do what sounds right but isn’t authentic to who you are. When Rosetta was entering college her family had all kinds of expectations of her. She followed the path that was laid out for her for quite a while, but something didn’t feel right. It didn’t resonate with who she really wanted to be and what she wanted her life to be like. That’s when she decided that she was going to make a switch and the rest is history. On this episode, Rosetta describes the things she noticed that told her she wasn’t living authentically and gives you some very specific tips for discovering whether or not you are living in an authentic way. Ready? Listen to this episode to learn it all. You can never be a pretend person. You have to be who you are. None of us can keep up the facade of living a “fake” life. You know what we’re talking about - the life you think everyone else wants you to live instead of the life you really know you should be living. You can do it for a while - and maybe do well at it. But in time you’re going to burn out, lose your motivation, and find yourself very frustrated and unfulfilled. It’s time to stop. It’s time to discover what an authentic life looks like for you. Rosetta’s got some great tips for you on this episode, so be sure you listen. The longer you are on the wrong road, the longer it will take you to get back on track. When will you decide to stop pursuing dreams that were given to you by somebody else? When will you stop trying to live up to someone else’s expectations? The longer you are on that road, the longer it’s going to take you to get back to where you are supposed to be - the place you long to be. Find out how you can identify the right path for you and get yourself started on it - living an authentic life - by listening to this episode. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction to this episode on authenticity (a Facebook Live episode). [1:19] Why Rosetta became interested in this issue of authenticity. [3:25] Rosetta’s journey to learning that she need to live authentically. [8:30] How you can know that you’re not living an authentic life. [11:03] You can never be a “pretend” person. You have to be who you are. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.HappyBlackWoman.com/SummerCamp - join us for the summer camp! The Good LIfe Project Podcast BOOK: The Book of Awakening

Seamless systems are the cogs and gears that make every successful business run. When they work properly, they are finely tuned and seem magically effortless - but they don’t happen by accident. Seamless systems are something you, the business owner (and your team) have to intentionally create. Rosetta’s guest on this episode is Sonaya Williams and you might call her a systems and team guru. She specializes in putting together systems and processes that support and run business so that clients are cared for well, nothing falls through the cracks, and those who work within the business are happy and fulfilled in what they do. We all need this kind of stuff, don’t we? You won’t want to miss this conversation. Your business will live or die on the efficiency of the systems within it. All you have to do in order to see the vital nature of systems is to look around you. The created universe operates according to systems (though we don’t always call them that). The solar system, the water cycle, every human invention - all of them are governed and run by systems. When it comes to your business, the better your systems, the more profitable and stress-free your business will be. In this conversation, Sonaya Williams shares why she’s built a business to teach other business owners and entrepreneurs how to build and implement systems - and how she can help you get your business finely tuned and humming along. She’s even got a free gift for you that will enable you to find and hire the right team members, so be sure you listen. Need seamless systems? Start by creating a list of all the things you do. You won’t have a chance of building good systems for your business until you clarify exactly what it is you do and how you are presently doing it. The easiest way to do that is to begin making lists. You can jot down bullet-point outlines of the tasks you actually do or manage, in order to get an overview snapshot of what is on your plate. From there, begin prioritizing what needs to be systematized, optimized, or delegated first. Sonaya Williams is on the show to give you an idea of what seamless systems can do for you and your business. Your clients will be happier - and you will, too - so be sure to listen. In order to implement good systems in your business, you'll have to make a mindset shift. It’s one thing to recognize what smoothly working systems can do for your business. But it’s another to successfully implement them. Believe it or not, one of the things that often keeps entrepreneurs or business owners from implementing their carefully-devised systems is their own inability to let go of the work. It could be a tendency toward controlling everything that holds them back - or it might be good old perfectionism - but no matter the reason, a mindset shift is needed in order to bring good systems online and make them work. Rosetta's guest, Sonaya has a good deal of insight for you about how you can get over that hurdle, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. If you’re going to implement powerful systems you have to be willing to let go of the work. Most business owners are go-getters, people who can see what needs to be done and have the initiative and drive to make it happen. But that strength often comes with a downside: they believe that nobody can do the work as well as they can. The problem with that belief is that it’s seldom true. No doubt, they are talented but there are many things that go into making their enterprise run that they are not the best at. Letting go of the actual work that happens in your business is hard because it requires that you trust others and empower them to work on your behalf. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta chats with Sonaya Williams about how to make that transition - and the two of them highlight the incredible benefits that come from making it. This one is a “must listen” episode for every wanna-be or current entrepreneur or business owner. Outline of this great episode [1:19] How Rosetta and Sonaya met (but not yet in person). [2:29] Sonaya Williams: Helping people find solutions and making them easy. [6:01] How Sonaya wound up in London. [8:23] What is a seamless system and how can you implement them in your business? [11:51] The mindset shift behind the implementation of systems and adding team members. [15:50] What are the best places to look for a great virtual assistant? [18:46] Intermediate steps to improve existing systems and workflows. [22:00] The value of using project management tools. [24:00] Sonaya’s personal strategies to stay on track. [30:03] The #1 piece of advice for those starting out (or wanting to). [34:55] How you can get Sonaya’s free gift. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.sonayawilliams.com www.sonayawilliams.com/hbw - Get Sonaya’s generous offer to HBW listeners Contactually Less Annoying CRM Teamwork Project Management Tool BOOK: Built To Sell About Sonaya Williams Sonaya Williams the founder of The CEO Partner®, a systems driven, profits-obsessed, full service operations agency that helps smart CEOs grow their business and meet their goals. Sonaya & her team live to help CEOs create an operational master plan for themselves and their teams, teaching efficient and effective systems and tools during the process. Sonaya also teaches online business owners how to build high performance teams with her proven 6 step hiring and training program called Get Support Now. Sonaya recently moved to London, UK from New Jersey, where she is living her dreams of starting a family and running an international business.  

We all think of growing older with a certain amount of fear. We often enter life after the age of 50 unsure about what the second half of life will hold for us. Rosetta’s guest on this episode is Gwen Lavender, a Transition Coach, mentor, and speaker. She helps maturing women through transitions in life to accomplish things they’ve always wanted to do so that they can live their best lives, with no regrets! She delights in helping women entering the second half of life navigate the new waters of aging and move forward with confidence - and she does it so well because she understands them - because she is them. Learn about Gwen’s enthusiastic approach to the last half of life, on this episode. Women entering the second half of life have many struggles - and so much opportunity! It’s easy to feel discouraged as you age. The years bring difficulties or obstacles you’ve never experienced before - aches, bodily changes, lack of energy, and many others. But those things don’t need to be discouragements for you. You can learn to accept and integrate into this new phase of life - and the good news is that you can do so in ways that are purposeful and powerful. Rosetta’s guest, Gwen Lavender is a specialist at helping women who are transitioning into the later half of life do so with enthusiasm and optimism. Many of her clients are accomplishing things they never thought possible - and doing it in the later half of life. You can find out more about Gwen and how she helps her clients, on this episode. It’s even more important that you live intentionally as you pass the 50-year mark. The older we get the more we can feel that our best years are behind us. But Gwen Lavender strongly disagrees. She’s found herself doing more and better things after 50 than she did before, and she believes that every woman can experience the same thing - if they are willing to boldly step into their new season of life. That means facing fears, applying yourself, and investing the time, effort, and money to make it happen. You can do what you set your mind to do, but only YOU can do it. Find out more about how Gwen helps women just like you, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. You have an abundant life. But with that abundant life, there is work to be done. There are very few things in life that simply “come” to us. Everything worth having and worth doing requires that we invest ourselves into the accomplishment of it. But as you age, as you feel the reserves of energy and personal strength are not what they used to be, you might start to believe that you can’t take the kind of intentional action required to do what you really want to do. Today’s guest, Gwen Lavender is a living demonstration of how untrue that belief is. She’s accomplished so much after the age of 50 and is eager to help you do the same thing. Find out how you can get a complimentary discovery session with Gwen to create your own action plan for a more abundant life in the second half of life, by listening to this episode. Give yourself permission to pursue what you really want to do. When Rosetta asked Gwen Lavender what her #1 piece of advice is for women over 50, Gwen didn’t skip a beat in answering: “Give yourself permission to pursue what you really want to do.” There are lots of things that could convince you that it’s too late, that you can’t do what you really long to do, and all of them are false. But you won’t discover the truth of that statement unless you first give yourself the permission to get moving toward that dream. Find out how Gwen suggests you begin that journey, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Outline of this great episode [2:05] Rosetta’s introduction to her guest, Gwen Lavender. [5:58] The ways Gwen provides help to women over 50. [7:33] The meaning behind the word S.A.G.E. [11:20] How women in the second half of life can get started living intentionally. [15:45] How Gwen became so passionate about helping women in transition. [21:00] The kinds of growth women in the second half of life need to experience. [23:50] The things that keep Gwen on track and moving ahead. [28:00] How you can face your fears as you move into a new season of life. [33:20] Gwen’s #1 tip to women moving into the later half of life. [36:43] How you can connect with Gwen. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Lavender and SAGE Connections BOOK: The book of Proverbs (in the Bible) BOOK: Listening to Your Life www.HappyBlackWomanRetreat.com About GWEN LAVENDER GWEN LAVENDER is a Transition Coach, Mentor and Speaker. She helps maturing women through transitions in life. She helps women accomplish things they’ve always wanted to do, so that they can live their best lives, with no regrets! Gwen holds a Bachelor Degree in Management with a Certificate of Completion in Personal Development Coaching. Her professional coach training was obtained from the CaPP Institute and she is a member of the International Coaching Federation. She is a Licensed Real Estate Agent, an Accredited Buyers Representative, who enjoys coaching and mentoring first time buyers make the leap from renters to homeowners. She started her business after personal, faith based and professional successes helping and inspiring others through challenges and major transitions in life. It is a rare person who can relate to people from a wide spectrum of life and life experiences. Gwen is that kind of person. She is a visionary, a positive encouraging influence in the lives of others. She founded the Mother-to-Mother support group to help women through transitions in life; and she host women’s events, workshops and group travels to inspire and encourage women to live their dreams and experience their God-given visions. She loves creating special memories with and for her family, friends and her clients. She finds great joy in gardening, nature watching, choric speaking and traveling around the world.

In this day and age, a travel lifestyle is a new way of living that many people observe from a distance and wonder whether it is possible for them. Today’s guest, Teri Johnson is known as “The Travelista,” because she’s not only discovered how to travel and build her lifestyle around it, she’s also been able to build a brand and business that helps others do the same thing. You can hear some of Teri’s best advice for how to begin moving toward a travel lifestyle, on this episode. A travel lifestyle is not something you have to be content to admire or envy, you can do it! Do you believe that you can experience the travel lifestyle you want to enjoy? If you don’t, this conversation with Teri Johnson will inspire you to believe! Teri has so many great travel experiences to share, but more importantly, she tells you what she’s learned and how she’s grown from the experiences she’s had. It’s proof of why traveling is beneficial - and why you should take action to make your travel dreams come true. Be sure you listen. A clear vision of what you want is the most important part of accomplishing it. Teri Johnson has accomplished a great deal through her Travelista brand. She’s a great example of a woman who has fulfilled her own dreams. But during this conversation, she unpacks the concept of what it means to have a dream and why that dream must be crystal clear in your mind. In her thinking, if you don’t clearly know what it is you want, you won’t be able to pursue it intentionally. Find out more from action-taker, Terri Johnson, on this episode. Your lifestyle is a big part of the balance you need to remain productive. Work-life balance is something we hear a lot about these days. Teri Johnson says that it’s important that balance is a part of your lifestyle. For her, the travel lifestyle she’s chosen is where she derives her sense of balance from. Traveling rejuvenates her and reinvigorates her for the projects and product development she’s constantly working on. Find out how Teri crafts her lifestyle to provide the balance she needs, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. If you know you’re headed toward entrepreneurship, start saving money now. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta asks her guest, Teri Johnson what advice she has for women who know they are headed into entrepreneurship but haven't quite gotten started yet. Her advice is simple: start saving money now. There will come a time as you enter the entrepreneurial path when you will have to be able to support yourself while you build the income streams that will become your business. It takes money to do that, and you might as well start saving ahead of time so that you are not in a financial pinch when the time comes. You can here tons more great advice like this on this episode, so be sure you listen. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s guest today: Teri Johnson, the Travelista. [1:41] How Teri became the travelista - from childhood forward. [5:01] Moving from personal traveling to building a brand around traveling. [11:20] Why Bali is one of Teri’s favorite places. [14:05] The places Teri has traveled that surprised her once she arrived. [17:28] How Teri stays focused and productive while traveling. [21:24] Teri’s advice for women who want to get started with travel. [27:10] A favorite book Teri encourages you to read. [28:58] The #1 piece of advice for women wanting to turn a passion into a business. [33:20] How you can connect with Teri. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.TravelistaTeri.com www.HarlemCandleCompany.com - use the code “Harlem10” to get 10% off. BOOK: Island Beneath The Sea About Teri Johnson Teri Johnson is the creator, host, and executive producer of Travelista TV, an online video network with a focus on travel, culture, lifestyle and entertainment. Known for her spontaneity, jovial personality and her ability to present travel and lifestyle advice and experiences to all demographics, she is recognized as a global travel expert. Her passion for adventure, storytelling and her multi-lingual talents has taken her to nearly 60 countries where she has hunted with the Kuku-Yalanji aborigines in Australia and trekked through the mystical Dogon country in Mali. Teri can be seen as a guest on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice,” Travel Channel’s “Stuff Rich People Like,” and Fine Living’s “All Girls Getaway.” As a host, journalist and media personality, Teri interviews celebrities on the red carpet for movie premiers and award shows for BET, TVOne, and more. She is a travel blogger for the Huffington Post, the TravelChannel.com, and appears in and contributes to several magazines including Cosmopolitan, Uptown Magazine, Four Seasons Magazine, and Ebony Magazine.

There are many people out there who can help you build a website or develop your online persona (brand), but few of them have the expertise and exuberance that Kimberly Mays does. And what makes her an even better fit for you is that she’s a member of the Happy Black Woman community. Kimberly is a web developer turned entrepreneur and she helps women get their online persona dialed in, their website optimized and functioning well, and their business rolling. You can hear Kimberly’s story and how she got to the place she is, as well as her best tips for those just starting out, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. If you’re ready to begin building your online persona, you need to hear this conversation. Building an online persona is not about coming up with something new or innovative, it’s a process of discovering who you really are and what you bring to the world. That’s the approach that Rosetta’s guest on this episode, Kimberly Mays takes to help her clients understand how to position and voice their personal brand. And one of the things that make Kimberly unique is that she’s not only able to help you with your online persona, she can also put her web development skills to use to help you create the perfect website to portray your brand. You’ve got to get to know this incredible lady, and you can by listening to this conversation. Tips for personal branding (it’s more than logos and color schemes). Many people who speak about personal branding immediately go into choosing color schemes and creating logos. That’s fine. But it’s NOT what a brand is really made up of. Branding is the art and craft of discovering and describing your online persona, the idea people get about who you are and what you can do to help them. Kimberly Mays is an expert at helping women like you discover exactly who they are and what they offer the world, so if you’re curious about how to develop your online persona you will want to hear what she has to share on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Why weekly planning is better than daily planning. When you live day by day you have to deal with things as they come - which means you don’t get to prepare or think ahead. As a result, you can find yourself emotionally and mentally stressed simply because you haven’t had time to prepare yourself for the future. On this episode Rosetta’s guest, Kimberly Mays points out that organizing her schedule around weekly goals has enabled her to work intentionally toward specific projects and timelines without feeling the overwhelm and stress that can be so common among entrepreneurs. If that sounds appealing to you, it would be a good idea for you to hear what she shares on this episode. Identify ways you can serve as you are now rather than focusing on what you don’t know yet. When Rosetta asked Kimberly Mays for her best advice to women in the Happy Black Woman community who are ready to get their online persona and business rolling, Kimberly said the first step is to realize that you already have something valuable to offer, as the person you are right now. The online space can be a bit overwhelming, with many voices telling you what you need to learn and what you need to do in order to be successful. But Kimberly’s advice rings true: Just get started. You’ll have a much better chance of figuring out how to do business in a way that fits you if you clear your head and figure out how you can help people now. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s welcome and introduction to her guest on this episode, Kimberly Mays. [5:08] First steps and tips for those who are ready to get started. [9:01] Tips for personal branding (it’s more than color schemes and logos) [12:27] What Kimberly does to stay on track personally. [17:39] Things that inspire Kimberly to keep going in her business. [21:41] Kimberly’s best advice for women who are at the beginning of their journey. [26:31] How you can connect with Kimberly. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode http://foolishlycreative.com Kim on Facebook Kim on Twitter Kim on Instagram Trello BOOK: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People About Kimberly Mays Kimberly is a web developer, brand builder, and self-proclaimed geek from New York City. With over 10 years of web design and development experience, Kimberly created Foolishly Creative to help other entrepreneurs create professional online personas. Her mission is to partner with solopreneurs, coaches, authors, and small businesses to build their websites and to sustain their online brands. Kimberly has a deep love and passion for small businesses. She believes that there is an abundance of creative individuals all around. Kimberly is fueled by her desire to use her talents to create opportunities and to help others be successful. When she is not working, Kimberly enjoys watching anime, traveling to other countries, attending live theater, and learning new technologies.

All of us experience emotional turmoil. And all of us have our own unique ways of dealing with it. We run. We perpetuate it through making passive-aggressive or overt comments, or we start retaliating. But how we NORMALLY respond isn't always the BEST way to respond. What’s the healthiest thing to do, the thing that will help you learn how to conquer your bad habits and blind spots when it comes to the emotional turmoil that will inevitably come? Today’s guest, Jersey Garcia, is focused on helping black women go from pissed to bliss. Find out more about how she can help you conquer your emotional turmoil. What are the things others ask your advice about? That could be your area of gifting. Jersey Garcia was working in a job that she enjoyed - and she liked making the contributions to the company that were part of her job description. But something began to happen that she didn’t expect. Her co-workers and even her supervisor began coming to her for help and advice about the emotional turmoil they were experiencing in their relationships. It became so common that she was asked to make sure that those conversations were happening on breaks or after hours. That’s when Jersey realized that she had a gift that needed to be used more broadly. You can learn to identify your gifts just as Jersey did by listening to her story, which she shared on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Why are you in an emotional rut? Do you know? Since all of us experience the tyranny of emotions from time to time, we know what it’s like to feel stuck in an emotional rut. But very few of us know how to go about figuring out WHY we are in that rut and what contributes to the stuck feeling we have. More importantly, what can we do to get out of it and stay out of it? Today’s guest is Jersey Garcia, a relationship coach who is eager to help you deal with the emotional turmoil and stress that enters your life. She not only wants to help you deal with it, she wants to help you learn how to conquer it once and for all. Interested? Find out more on this episode. Are you the runner, the accomplice, or the fighter when emotional turmoil arises? When an emotional conflict or tension erupts we all react in some way. Jersey Garcia has discovered three personas she likes to use to describe the ways that people tend to respond. They become the runner, the accomplice, or the fighter. On this episode, Rosetta and Jersey discuss what each of those responses does to contribute to the emotional turmoil being experienced and uncover ways that we can deal with emotional issues that are healthier and more beneficial to the people involved. It’s a powerful set of insights you won’t want to miss. The emotional bond you share with friends prevents them from being good advice-givers. Most of us confide in friends or family members when we are dealing with an emotionally charged situation. But Jersey Garcia points out that while the instinct to talk about the situation is good, our choice of people to talk with is often unwise. People who are close to you, including good friends, are often too emotionally connected to you to be appropriately objective. That can easily result in them giving you bad advice that doesn’t take both sides of the issue into consideration. On this episode, Rosetta points to that truth as a reason why all of us need a coach at times. You can find out more about it by listening. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction of Jersey Garcia, today’s guest! [1:32] Who Jersey is and what she does with her clients - and the road she’s traveled. [7:20] How Jersey decided to become a relationship coach and what she offers clients. [10:29] To begin moving out of the emotional train wreck you may be in. [15:32] How do you respond when emotional turmoil arises? [20:01] Why it’s vital to focus on what you DO want rather than what you don’t want. [23:22] Why your best friend may not be the best person to get advice from. [29:10] How Jersey stays balanced and in control of her own life and work. [34:40] Jersey’s advice for new entrepreneurs: Make a decision and take action. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode http://jerseygarcia.com/ BOOK: Mating In Captivity About JERSEY GARCIA Jersey is a positivity enthusiast, solution seeker, and wanna-be humorist who helps women of color move from pissed to blissed so they can gain the peace of mind, support, and balance they want in their relationships. She has served as a Coach since as far back as High School (more than 20 years ago) as she was the go to relationship mediator for distressed family members, friends and eventually colleagues and clients. Jersey is a pre-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator in the state of Florida. She has been featured in Parents Latina magazine, Radio Pangea FM, and conducts a Facebook Live Show - “La Tertulia de Familia" with her uncle discussing topics relevant to Families in Spanish. When she is not busy supporting her Coaching and Therapy clients, you can find her snuggling in her bed with the newest edition of the O Magazine, trying to convince her children that one more hour of cartoons will do them good.

Your brand is how your ideal customers see you, and knowing how to implement effective brand development strategies can make or break your business. Today’s guest is the “Brand Maven” - Monokia Nance, and she’s got a value bomb to drop on you. As you hear her story and understand where she’s come from you’ll see why she’s so passionate about the power and benefits of effective branding. In short, it’s because branding starts with learning to be the true you . When you are clear and confident about who you are, you’ll be able to position yourself to appeal to those who need and resonate with the approach you take to what you do. Find out how to build your own brand development strategy, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Brand development strategies start with being yourself and loving who you are. You will have no hope of creating a successful brand development strategy if you don’t first discover who you are and what you are about. Once you know that - for certain - you have to be committed to it. You have to love it. Then, and only then will you be able to position yourself confidently and with an authority that others are drawn to. It’s the only way you will be able to attract the audience that resonates with who you are and the way you communicate your message. Find out more about developing your own brand strategy on this episode. Clarity is king - it’s the reason people will work with you. When you are clear on the message, approach, and value you bring to the marketplace you are able to portray a confidence that your potential customers or clients need to see. It’s a big part of why they are able to trust you. In this conversation, Rosetta and her guest Monokia Nance talk about how your own sense of confidence enables you to persevere through difficult times and endure the backlash of people who DON’T resonate with your brand and message. It’s a skill every entrepreneur has to learn so make sure you take the time to learn it from Monokia on this episode. Put yourself on a schedule. Do it early in your entrepreneurial journey. One of the most important things to being successful as an entrepreneur, woman, mom, wife, etc. is to put yourself on a schedule. You have the freedom to decide exactly when you are going to do the things that enable you to fulfill your varied roles. You don’t have to be a victim to other people’s demands and whims. Far from being a restraint, a schedule is actually a freeing thing, if you learn to use it properly. Monokia Nance shares how to setup and use your schedule effectively, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. If you aren’t happy in your personal life it will bleed over into your business. One of the things that happen to entrepreneurs unexpectedly is that their efforts to build a business consume their lives over time. They find themselves living more and more for the success of their business rather than intentionally making their business pursuits serve the higher aspirations and goals that make for a good life. On this episode, Monokia Nance shares why it’s important that you focus on a happy personal life completely outside your business and how that happiness or lack of it will impact your business efforts. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction of her guest, Monokia Nance and how they met. [8:05] The relationships Monokia builds to help with brand development strategies. [9:09] Tips for women just getting started: Branding is about owning your own power. [17:18] How to properly assess coaching relationships and the benefit you receive. [19:00] The easiest way to begin branding yourself and choosing the proper platform. [23:10] How Monokia stays focused and productive. [28:51] Books that have impacted Monokia powerfully. [32:28] The #1 piece of advice Monokia has for women starting out. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.MonokiaNance.com - Get Monokia’s “12 Areas of Successful Entrepreneurship” Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation BOOK: Conversations With God About Monokia Nance Monokia Nance is a powerful award winning speaker, author and brand manager, with more than a decade of experience working with some of the top brands in the nation. Her acclaimed strategies are impacting the masses for a lifetime, not just for a moment. Monokia is not only the CEO of MoBrands the Agency, a boutique brand management company and consultancy, she is the Co-Founder of Heal a Woman to Heal a Nation Inc. (HWHN) a non-profit community based organization, which promotes holistic wellness for women and families through education, physical and mental health, economic and self empowerment. With membership across the globe, HWHN currently reaches over 250,000 women annually in 25 different countries around the world. Monokia is a proven brand expert and business mentor who has generated over 1.5 million dollars in sales within the last 3 years. Since starting HWHN at the tender age of 18 at Morgan State University, Monokia has committed her life to helping women of color to grow in their purpose, passion and profits. Utilizing her experience working with some of the most brilliant brands in the nation, to include; FORD, BET, Guess, BCBG Maz Azria, Limited Brands and M & T Bank, Monokia is on a mission to help first generation entrepreneurs and creatives create generational wealth for their families.

In this powerful episode of Happy Black Woman, Dr. Phoenyx Austin shares why healthy entrepreneurs matter to her, and it all stems from an experience she had in a hospital that involved a woman who had diabetes, a rusty nail, and the terrible last resort decision that had to be made to save her life. It was a pivotal moment in Dr. Phoenyx's life that caused her to see the vital nature of nutrition for herself and for those she helps. You can hear her story and how she helps entrepreneurs move toward a more healthy lifestyle, on this episode. You don’t have enough hours in the day to burn off the unhealthy stuff you’re eating. Most Americans are eating far too much of the kinds of foods their bodies can’t use. In fact, even though the body does burn off some of the unhealthy stuff, the truth is that there are not enough hours in the day to burn off the volume of unhealthy food most people eat. That means you’re in a downward spiral which will eventually impact your health - IF you don’t make some vital changes. Find out how you can get started addressing your health so that you can become a healthy entrepreneur, on this episode. All calories are not created equal: That knowledge could change the way you eat. The calories in - calories out concept is good to know. You can’t expect to lose weight and build a healthy body if you are consuming more calories than you are burning. However, all calories are not created equal. What that means is that many of the calories you may be eating are actually having a bigger negative impact on your body than others, which makes them harder to burn off. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, you will learn what foods contain the worst kind of calories, how to deal with it from a consumption standpoint, and what you can do to adjust the way you eat to build true health into your lifestyle. The real reason you gain weight and can’t get it to come off. Dropping excess weight is about more than metabolism, fats, and calories. There is a myriad of things that go into a healthy weight loss formula but one of the most important has to do with water intake. It’s one thing to stimulate your body to burn more fat, but if you’re not drinking enough water to help flush those fats out of your body, you’ll have trouble dropping weight. On this episode, you’re going to hear some great tips about losing weight, building a healthy lifestyle, and changing your diet over the long term. To become a healthy entrepreneur you need to make some hard decisions. What is it you really want from life? Is it energy and a sense of well-being? Is it monetary or career success? Is it good relationships? Very few things in life impact all of those areas and more - and your physical health is one of them. Becoming healthy requires that you understand the vital link bodily health plays in that equation and then make decisions that enable you to put that priority in place so that all the things you want in life will be fueled by it. Dr. Phoenyx Austin is on the show to help us understand how to get to that place, so be sure you listen. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s guest today - Dr. Phoenix Austin: Her story. [9:30] How Dr. Phoenyx began her own health and lifestyle journey. [13:10] Tips to help women get back to healthy eating in spite of a busy schedule. [22:38] Why whole foods can help you find the right protein balance for your body. [24:58] The impact snacks have on your body. [30:12] Finding the right fitness routine for you. [32:20] How Dr. Phoenyx stays focused and productive. [36:02] The #1 piece of advice for women wanting to build a business. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode drphoenyx.com Order Dr. Phoenyx’s FitBeauty Shop and get a free gift! About DR. PHOENYX AUSTIN, MD Dr. Phoenyx Austin, MD is the CEO and founder of the FitBeauty Shop, the Island Body Shop, and author of the best-selling natural hair care guide, If You Love It, It Will Grow. An entrepreneur and nutrition/fitness expert, Dr. Phoenyx loves providing fellow women with amazing products and practical tips to achieve our most fit and beautiful body. Find Dr. Phoenyx on her website and YouTube channel.

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Everyone who is part of the Happy Black Woman tribe wants to find income opportunities. But it’s vital to find the RIGHT income opportunities that can sustain you and your business over the long haul. It’s not about product launches or communities on Facebook. It’s about strategic income, built deliberately. Today’s guest is Nicole Walters, an income strategist who helps entrepreneurs build the kind of income that lasts. You’re going to get a ton of great insights from what Nicole has to share on this episode, so be sure you listen. Is a Facebook Group going to bring income into your company? Then why are you doing it? One of the big things entrepreneurs are doing these days is creating and connecting with their tribe through Facebook communities. But what many don’t realize is that if you don’t find a way to monetize that community - to make an income opportunity out of it - you’re wasting time that could be used to truly move your business forward. On this episode of Happy Black Woman Rosetta chats with Nicole Walters about why a Facebook group may not be your best option and what you could do instead to make sure your business supports you over the long haul. It’s a portion of the conversation worth hearing, so be sure you listen. Does your business have the systems to fuel income opportunities over the long haul? It’s great to have a 6 figure product launch. But if you are setting up your business to depend on product launches of that magnitude you are setting yourself up for headaches. On this episode, Nicole Walters shares why she believes that you should aim at income opportunities that run on a more automatic basis and how you can do that in a way that allows you the freedom and space in your lifestyle that makes for a happier life. It’s all on this episode of Happy Black Woman. You don’t have to go all-in. A side hustle can set you up for the full-time business you dream of. One of the things Nicole Walters discovered as he worked full-time in the corporate world was that what she was doing in her 9 to 5 hours wasn’t feeding her soul. She wasn’t adding the value to the world she knew she could - so she started what she calls a “side hustle.” It was a passion project she enjoyed that she was able to monetize. That enabled her to pave the way for an exit from corporate and an eventual full-time business. On this episode, Nicole not only shares about her journey from corporate to entrepreneur but also tells how you can build a side hustle to forge a path toward freedom for yourself. What works for busy moms who are trying to build a business? Every mother in the HBW tribe knows the difficult balancing act it can be to work full-time, be a wife and mom, and work on income opportunities on the side. Rosetta’s guest on this episode, Nicole Walters, says that balance is a myth when it comes to those things. Her advice is to give yourself some grace and know that the road is going to be full of potholes - times when you can’t get it all done. But it’s O.K. You will get where you are going if you remain persistent and consistent. Find out more on this episode. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Who is Nicole Walters? Income strategist and entrepreneur. [8:04] The shift from corporate to serving entrepreneurs in ways that sustain them. [11:01] The income opportunity challenges most entrepreneurs face. [16:55] How a side hustle can set you up for the full time business you dream about. [19:40] The struggle to build a business while being a mom. [24:31] Books Nicole has gained huge value from. [29:09] The marketing channels Nicole has found most effective. [31:40] 1 piece of advice to the woman just starting out. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode https://www.nicolewalters.tv/ www.MyFierceClarity.com 1K 1 Day Academy Course BOOK: Think and Grow Rich BOOK: The Storyteller’s Secret Periscope Snapchat Instagram Stories About NICOLE WALTERS Nicole Walters wants to help you give your income a makeover. After over 10 years managing multibillion dollar sales relationships for Fortune 500s, Nicole quit her job in front of 10,000 people live on Periscope. She documented her entrepreneurial journey on the online broadcasting platform, earning the nickname “ScOprah” along the way. Less than a year later, she’d grown her business, The Monetized LifeTM into a transformative lifestyle brand. Her flagship course, $1K1Day, has helped hundreds of people ranging from single parents to high-paid executives generate millions in passive income and achieve financial independence. Through online courses, consulting and networking, Nicole teaches everyday entrepreneurs proven, corporate-style strategies to build multiple streams of income and achieve financial independence. When she’s not helping aspiring entrepreneurs add commas to their bank accounts, Nicole spends time with her three beautiful foster kids (the Tinies) and her husband, the friendliest lawyer in the world. You can count on Nicole for two things: infectious energy and actionable insight. If she hasn’t tested a tactic for herself, she won’t talk about it – and if she has, she’ll share what worked, what didn’t and why without pulling any punches. Whether you own a business, run one on the side or just want to start one, Nicole will help you find the confidence and clarity you need to grow your business, change your life and experience the abundance of freedom money can’t buy.

If you’ve ever wanted to lead a nomad life - traveling from place to place, seeing the world, enjoying the cultures and adventures of the entire planet - you are not alone. Evita Turquoise Robison was living the nomadic lifestyle long before she started a Facebook group around the topic - but when she did, it exploded. You can find out what it means to live a nomad life, why Evita and others find it so compelling and fulfilling, and what the Nomadness TV movement is doing to encourage, enable, and build community around a world travel lifestyle. There may be business potential in the things you already love to do. Evita Turquoise Robinson spent a year and a half traveling the world after graduating college, starting with a trip to Europe. She has since visited 20 countries and has lived on 3 different continents. Her love of travel and the adventurous life it provides has motivated her to share that passion with others. Over time she’s discovered that many others share the desire and enjoyment of travel that she has and she’s found great personal satisfaction building a community around travel and nomadic life. You can hear her story and be inspired by her enthusiasm and practical wisdom on this episode of Happy Black Woman. For greater entrepreneurial success, build a community before you build products. One of the lessons Evita learned almost by mistake was that the community she had built around the nomad life and lifestyle was an asset she didn’t know she had. When it came time to build products, courses, and actually monetize her passion for travel she discovered that the group of people who had already gathered around her were just as enthusiastic about her product ideas as she was - and they actually helped her build and refine her products in ways she hadn’t thought possible. You can hear why Evita says you’d be smart to build a community before you build products, on this episode. How to build an automatic focus group to verify that your product ideas will actually sell. One of the great benefits of building a community around your area of focus is that once the relationships are established the people in the community will help you know if your ideas for products or services are actually needed or wanted. All it takes is conversations or polls, posted within the group to get a ton of feedback about the ideas you have. But it won’t happen if you haven’t already built the relationship that enables your community members to trust you. Wouldn’t you like to validate your product ideas BEFORE you spend the time and money developing them? You can, and Evita Turquoise Robinson tells you how on this episode of Happy Black Woman. If you try to do everything you’ll accomplish nothing. As she has struggled to make her business work in the midst of traveling, Evita Robinson has learned that she can’t carry the entire weight of her organization on her own. If she tries, everything suffers in terms of quality and the most important things wind up not getting done because something more urgent always seems to push it out. You can hear how Evita has built a team that helps her run her business and the impact it has on her productivity and profitability, on this episode. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Who is Evita Robinson? [3:02] What happened 5 years ago that made Evita create her brand. [7:54] The reach and impact of Nomadness TV and how the community started. [17:20] How Evita has build her brand and monetized the movement. [25:12] How Evita stays productive and focused on the road. [30:40] The “council” Evita surrounds herself with to ensure things keep rolling. [33:44] Evita’s advice to those starting a business. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode NomadnessTV www.NMDNBlackBox.com Travel Course Nomadness Facebook Group Nomadness on Twitter Nomadness on Instagram Kickstarter About EVITA TURQUOISE ROBINSON Evita Turquoise Robinson graduated from Iona College in 2006 as her undergrad Commencement Speaker, and now holds a Board of Director position with their Alumni Association. Since her first taste of Europe at the age of twenty-one, Evita Robinson (Evie), has been to over twenty countries and lived on three different continents. After a year and a half of traveling around the world, she put her degree in Television/Video Production to use, videotaping her life on the NomadnessTV web series. Evie came back to New York on a mission to bridge her love of production and a newfound need for travel. In September 2011, she created the Nomadness Travel Tribe, an online social community for travelers all around the planet, who have the similarity of an urban background and were looking for likeminded travelers to connect with around the world. Nomadness was the first of it's kind targeting diverse millennial travelers, in the newly coined 'urban travel movement'. From the success of the online group, Evie thrust herself into the world of entrepreneurship, and in April 2012, launched the business home for all things Nomadness and travel oriented, Nomadness LLC. The group now currently surpasses 15,000 international members, with over 100,000 passport stamps, and nearly 100 meetups a year. May 22, 2015 Nomadness launched the travel web docuseries, The NOMADNESS Project, Co- Executive Produced by HBO's Issa Rae and Evita, housed on her YouTube channel of over 200,000 subscribers. The continuation of innovating the urban travel space has landed Nomadness in the pages of The New York Times, EBONY, ESSENCE, Entrepreneur.com, The Daily Beast, Huffington Post, Mashable.com, airtime on CNN.com and News One, Facebook Stories, NBC4NY, MSNBC's former Melissa Harris Perry Show, and as a travel expert regular on the tri-state area's award-winning PIX11 news out of New York City. To date, one of the biggest campaigns Nomadness has been featured in, was with Evita as a part of Oxygen Channel's 'In Progress' during Black History Month 2016.

All of us need support. Black Women entrepreneurs especially need to know the importance of connecting with others on the journey to success. Rosetta’s guest today is Cameka Smith, the visionary and founder of an amazing brand, "The Boss Network" which has been featured in Black Enterprise, INC, and listed in Forbes as one of the Top 10 websites to visit for career and entrepreneurial women. In this conversation, Cameka shares why becoming a member of a business network for women is so vital and how you can take the first steps to make it a reality for you. Are you part of a “Women In Business Network?” Why not? Women face some specific challenges when it comes to building their own entrepreneurial endeavors. It’s almost impossible to walk that path alone - yet some of you still are. Why? There are so many women walking the same path as you who can be of help and encouragement. Today’s guest, Cameka Smith created BOSS Network to help women like you build your business more successfully and with less of the emotional angst and frustration that is typical to walking the path of an entrepreneur alone. You’ve got to listen to this episode as she makes her case for building connections that can fuel your personal and business health. How you can leverage personal connections to advance your business. Cameka Smith has discovered that networking is not about the quantity of connections you make, but about the quality of connections you make. It’s like building relationships in any other area of life, you’ve got to find the people you click with and work at nurturing and investing in those relationships. When you have that kind of personal commitment to others you are willing to do anything to help them and they are willing to anything to help you. It’s a win-win - and you both get a new friend in the process. Find out more about how Cameka has learned this lesson and how she suggests you go about forging those kinds of connections, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Why you have to put yourself on the to-do list. Rosetta loves to get jewels of wisdom from the successful Black Women Entrepreneurs she hosts on the podcast and when she asked Cameka Smith what she does to stay productive and on task, she gave an answer that was a bit outside the normal responses Rosetta receives. She said that she’s learned that she has to put herself on the to-do list in order to ensure that she’s getting the care, rest, exercise, and whatever else SHE needs to be healthy. In her mind, if she’s not healthy, there’s no way she’ll be able to serve clients and run her business in a healthy way. Find out more about why Cameka says every woman needs to put herself on the to-do list, on this episode. There’s no one “right way” to be an entrepreneur. One of the biggest joys of being an entrepreneur is that you don’t have to follow someone else’s outline for your life or your business. You get to decide how things will look and work. In other words, there’s no right way to be an entrepreneur. It’s YOUR journey and you get to figure out what works best for you given your unique personality and gift-mix - and you get to apply it in the way that fits your lifestyle best. Cameka Smith shares a ton of insight on this topic on this episode, so do what you can to make the time to listen. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction of her guest, Cameka Smith. [3:50] The things that prompted Cameka to build BOSS Network. [7:30] The size and scope of the BOSS Network and how it benefits its members. [12:10] The events BOSS Network does for women entrepreneurs. [16:05] How Black Women entrepreneurs can leverage in-person events. [25:00] The vital necessity of self-care and putting yourself first. [31:30] The one tip Cameka gives to women wanting to step out to start something big. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode The BOSS Network Cameka on Twitter and Instagram BOOK: Click: The Magic of Instant Connections About CAMEKA SMITH Cameka is a go-getter, connector, socialite and lover of God who turned her lemons into lemonade. She believes that your net-worth is a direct result of your network and has provided a platform for women of color to connect, grow and prosper in their businesses and careers. Cameka is walking in her purpose with grace and style inspiring observers along the way. She is the visionary and founder of an amazing brand "The Boss Network" which has been featured in Black Enterprise, INC, and listed in Forbes as one of the Top 10 websites to visit for career and entrepreneurial women. If you're not a member of The Boss Network... what are you waiting for? Please visit www.thebossnetwork.org to join and connect with over 100,000 bosses making moves professionally. Fun Fact: Cameka likes to watch comedies, drink red wine and eat tacos!  

Many black women search and search for ways to care for their hair naturally, and Chris Tia Donaldson was among them until she decided to figure out how to provide natural hair for black women to solve her own problem. On this episode, Rosetta chats with Chris about how she stepped out of the legal profession to begin her hair care business, what it took to make it successful, and how she manages to run such a successful and large company while still keeping her sanity. It’s a great conversation, so be sure you listen. Building a successful business requires that you get out of your own way. As Chris Tia Donaldson was in the beginning stages of her business she discovered that many of the things she thought were going to be obstacles to her success were only obstacles in her mind. In reality, there were ways of getting beyond those things if she would open herself up to the possibility that she could find the solutions she needed. The way she puts it is that she had to learn to get out of her own way. That's a lesson many of us need to learn, too. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, you’re going to hear the invaluable lessons Chris had to learn in order to grow her business (and herself), and you’ll enjoy hearing the optimism and strength she’s developed as a result. Start where you are and keep asking until someone says, “Yes.” When Chris Tia Donaldson first launched her natural hair care products for black women she knew that a key marker on the road to success would be getting her products into retail stores. But it was scary to think of cold calling store managers or sourcing departments. How did she overcome the fear? She decided that if she wanted to get beyond where she was, she simply needed to get started and that required action. So as she made that bold step of believing in herself she discovered it wasn’t as hard as she had imagined and success followed close behind. You can hear the lessons Chris has learned on this episode of Happy Black Woman. You don’t need everything you think you need to build your own business. When the idea to start a business to provide natural hair for black women became an idea she couldn't resist, Chris Tia Donaldson had no idea what to do. She was from a legal background and didn’t know the first thing about developing product formulas, coming up with packaging, and creating a marketing and distribution plan. But once she got started she discovered that she didn’t really need all the skills she had imagined she’d need. And what she did need, she was able to learn as she went. Most of us do the same thing - we imagine the difficulties we’ll face on the road ahead are greater than they really are. Don’t let your own ignorance and imagination keep you from getting started. You’ll find that just like Chris, you can learn and grow as you go, so don’t wait! You’re going to feel fear on the way to success. It’s how you deal with it that matters. Many women think that if they are afraid of stepping into a business opportunity then it must mean that they are not meant to be in business. But the fact is that all of us feel fear. It’s what you do in response to the fear that matters. Chris Tia Donaldson says that she has felt fear all along the way, but has learned that stepping past it to do what is required to grow her business is all it takes for the fears to hush - and for her to find success. That is one powerful insight among many that Chris shares on this episode of Happy Black Woman, so be sure you listen! Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s welcome to this episode of the podcast with her guest, Chris Tia Donaldson. [1:34] What IS “Thank God It’s Natural?” [3:52] Why Chris decided to start her company. [7:43] The complicated things involved in starting and building the company. [13:40] Tips for women who want to start a product based business. [16:30] What it takes to use other people’s money to grow your business. [19:50] How Chris stays focused and productive. [25:47] Dealing with fear on the journey toward success. [28:39] One piece of advice Chris gives to the Happy Black Woman community. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Thank God It’s Natural BOOK: Thank God It’s Natural Hire My Mom website BOOK: Essentialism BOOK: The Art of Tidying Up About Chris-Tia Donaldson Chris is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products, currently sold in Target, Whole Foods, Sally’s Beauty, and Walgreen's. In her role, she oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations, sales, and strategic partnerships. Under Chris-Tia’s leadership, the company plans to expand into healthy snacks, cookbooks, supplements, and fitness apparel. Chris-Tia has been featured in major media publications such as USA Today, Marie Claire, Essence, Black Enterprise, Ebony, Heart & Soul, and the Chicago Tribune. Her book Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Natural Hair is a #1 Amazon bestseller, and was hailed the “Natural Hair Bible” by Essence Magazine. Prior to starting her own company, Chris-Tia represented Fortune 500 companies in complex business transactions involving technology and open source code. Chris-Tia is also a breast cancer survivor and is deeply committed to raising awareness of this condition and the benefits of early detection among women of color. Chris-Tia earned her A.B. in Economics from Harvard University with high honors, and is a graduate of Harvard Law School.