The Boss Up & Hustle Podcast

Self-preservation should be the highest priority on your list. If that's the case, then why is it so hard to accept help? Accepting help is an incredible gesture that conveys strength and it allows you as well as everyone who is invested in you to benefit.

Only two and a half months into 2021 and I've noticed incredible results from the commitment I put in place for myself at the top of the year. In this episode, I talk through the things that have allowed me to keep this commitment so far despite the obstacles I've incurred with hopes that it encourages you to continue pursuing your goals. Making intentional moves that are in alignment with your goals is the name of the game to see real action take place. Take a listen especially if you need some motivation that you can put into action.

Inspired by the questions from the Bossy Hustler community, I wanted to address how to stay on top of your game in the midst of the pandemic. Long-term employability relies on your ability to market your brand and stay relevant. There are five things that I think being in front of will allow you to make informed decisions regarding your career. This episode is all about controlling what you can control as a professional and using it to keep you employed.

Brand awareness changes the game for professionals and business owners alike. Taking the time to implement a strategy that will get people engaged with what you're doing will be highly beneficial to you in your pursuit of success. In this episode, I give you five tactics that you can adopt into your strategy immediately to start building a strong foundation for your brand. You can any of these tactics into play regardless of what level you're at in your career or business. Resources: -Example of the "Amen Corner" (fictional but great depiction): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRFEeUm7UnM -The 5 Steps to Building a Strong Professional Brand Workbook is at rbgroyalty.org/ig-goodies

It's pretty hard to attain success in your profession without being somewhat successful in your personal life first and I'm not talking about money. I'm speaking of building a strong mindset and the characteristics that those who are successful usually have. Take a listen as I talk through five things that I think you should always work toward mastering personally so that career success has no choice but to find you. Resources: -The 5 Steps to Building a Strong Professional Brand workbook is at www.rbgroyalty.org/ig-goodies -The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness is the book I alluded to in the episode.

Do your relationships support where you are headed in life? While pointing the finger and claiming that you're unsupported is easy; making the proper adjustments to the time you spend with people and who you're spending time with isn't. In this episode, we explore three "guiding light" questions that will help you realize whether or not someone is good for you and your plans to succeed. Sometimes it's not a matter of cutting them off completely but more so a matter of being wise about your doings. Check out this episode to get a head start on those goals by incorporating healthier spaces for you to exist in!

Grind culture will kill you, like literally kill you. If you have subscribed to the mindset of working 25/8, you're sacrificing the beauty in the journey to your personal success. More importantly, you're sacrificing your health and you will make more mistakes than you'd like by chasing the goal without pausing for careful evaluation. Can we talk about how the “woo-woo” stuff matters in business and professional life? The “woo-woo” stuff is the foundation of success in either lane--let's chat about it.

I'm back with a new attitude! Are you tired of grind culture influencing you to believe that you have to work every single moment of the day? Do you feel like success is costing you your sanity and peace? If you identify as a high-achiever and want nothing more than to see your dreams come to life but are tired of the struggle you want to tune in and join this community. Here we work toward alignment by using practical advice, tips, and tricks to get us closer to what we want. The name of the game is attraction, not struggle. Take a listen!

After many DMs and personal efforts regarding the subject of what to do right now to keep moving forward, we have this episode! Dive right into the tips I have for you to stay on top of your game in the midst of this pandemic. The book I make reference to is called The Memo by Minda Harts and you can connect with me using the following handles and links: IG: @coachmimijay @whatsnext_blackgirl FB: @RBGRoyalty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michelledmatthews/ Website: www.rbgroyalty.org

Once you've gotten that moment of motivation, what happens when it leaves? Do you stop doing what know will get you closer to the goal? Most people do because they haven't put a long-term plan into place to help them stay on track. In this episode, I give you a single word of advice to keep the fire burning as you set out to complete your goals. It's pretty simple but takes discipline to enforce just like anything else. I also reference the book, The Miracle Morning, as the great tool it proved to be in my own life. If you want to get things done you need to locate a worthwhile reason for doing so. Check out this episode on how to get to your reason.

It's been a minute and what better way to pick up where we left off than to explore just what it takes to do that? If you have dropped the ball on any project before then you know exactly what it's like to get the strength to pick that ball back up. In this episode, we talk about three ways to make that decision to continue a lot easier for you. As a new career coach, re-committing to the goals has become a normal thing so this advice is personal! Let's connect: IG: @coachmimijay @whatsnext_blackgirl FB: @RBGRoyalty LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michelledmatthews/ Website: www.rbgroyalty.org

To be self-aware is a gift that keeps on giving! Knowing how to correct the narrative you're creating in your mind about yourself and why it's so important is necessary for success. Start with convincing yourself first about the things you know to be true about your future and you will find yourself in the face of that very thing that you were hoping to manifest sooner than later. Focus on selling yourself all the highs in your story three times as much you do the lows. You create the narrative, make it great! Resource: https://rbgroyalty.org/blog-rbgroyalty/2020/7/16/the-first-target-market-to-conquer-is-yourself

Branding is something like a magnetic force field. It allows you to attract the right people to you if you do it correctly. In this episode, I share some of the tactics that have allowed me to build a great circle of associates, colleagues, and friends. It's a raw episode that is filled with plenty of gems. Resources: LinkedIn Panel Registration: https://www.linkedin.com/events/careerpanel-blackcareerdevelopmentprosyouneedtokno/ Related Blog: https://rbgroyalty.org/blog-rbgroyalty/2020/7/8/showing-up-in-spaces-that-matter-to-your-career

In this episode how to build a strong professional brand is the topic at hand. It's being discussed all over as COVID-19 has changed the way so many businesses operate. It's only wise to recognize when things are shifting, you must shift too. Businesses are pouring into their goodwill and making sure their brands are strong enough to sustain everything, you must do the same. The top tip: People are an asset to your brand, don't recognize that too late. Take a listen to hear all five tips about building a strong brand. Resources: https://rbgroyalty.org/blog-rbgroyalty/2020/7/1/the-absence-of-personal-branding-is-costing-you-the-job Join the community on Facebook and Instagram @whatsnext_blackgirl

Self-confidence will make or break you when you're striving to achieve your goals. Struggling with imposter syndrome has become a routine thing for me and many others who are making progress in their lives. Out-of-body experiences aren't unheard of, you know, when you're standing there like is this really happening to me? Are they talking about me? I won? You know the feeling. Understanding that higher heights will require higher vibrations. You will be forced to show up in places that feel different, talk to people you never imagined you'd be talking to, and doing things that you don't exactly feel qualified to do even though you very well are. The things mentioned in this episode will allow you to vibrate higher and gain more confidence through small tactics. Take a listen! Resource: https://rbgroyalty.org/blog-rbgroyalty/2020/6/24/career-advancement-having-a-growth-mindset

Increase your net worth by assessing your situation and creating new streams of income will save you! It's on us to make sure that we are securing the bag. In this episode, I start out reflecting on an article I read that I identified with so much that I had to share. You can find the article I reference at www.ebony.com/career-finance/4-ways-strongblack-woman-syndrome-keeps-us-poor-444. After talking through the article I introduce five ways to increase your net worth. 1. Paying credit cards on time and keeping the balance manageable so that your money isn't going to interest. 2. Freelancing allows you to do odd jobs that come easy to you for pay. 3. Establishing an actual side hustle that you become known for and formally create a business entity. 4. Getting a new job could change the game significantly. A five-figure increase in your salary could go a long way. 5. Learn how to invest in the stock. A return is a return! Make the money work for you. Listen to this episode if you're seriously trying to increase your net worth but don't know where to start; start HERE! Resources: RMB Budget Template is the personal downloadable Excel spreadsheet I developed based on the book, The Richest Man in Babylon, to get on top of your money. Fiverr.com to explore freelancing. RBGRoyalty.org for career advancement services and resources. Stock to Research: W (Wayfair), UAL (United Airlines), SAVE (Spirit) wnbg.me is the home of the podcast. Join the community on Facebook and Instagram @whatsnext_blackgirl

There's so much to get into with this topic that I feel like this was just a tiny piece but I know it will bless someone. I challenge you to redefine what being a strong black woman means to you and own that. I also challenge you to review the burdens you choose to carry and why you are choosing to carry them. Is it from obligation or from being in your zone of genius? All of this stemmed from my epiphany caused by Erykah Badu's Bag Lady, equip yourself with a “bag of light”. There's power in your vulnerability, in your peace, and your stories. Take a listen as I review what's in my bag of light, why you need to take back your energy, and offer a series of stories that may hit home for you. Resources: Erykah Badu - Bag Lady therapyforblackgirls.com Journal Prompt & Activity for Examining the Contents of your Bags - www.wnbg.me IG: @whatsnext_blackgirl

This episode is where I set the scene for the WNBG podcast. Generally speaking, black women tend to carry heavy loads with minimal time to process it all. Here we will talk about not only processing everything but how to love on ourselves enough to get exactly what WE want out of this life. Throughout every obstacle I've ever encountered in life I've always had the question, "what's next?" come to mind. I like to call it my guiding light of some sort. I deal with whatever I need to deal with as far as my emotions, find some information that I can use to grow from it all, and I gather myself so that I can properly prepare for whatever is next for me. As you listen to the episodes of this, I will be sharing a lot of my story. I will bring guests on who you can learn from and will honor my wishes of total transparency. Learning from each other is a must here. I will also give you all of the strategies and inspiration that I use to stay on track with conquering my goals. To sum it all up I'm your sister who wants to see you shine bright and succeed in what's next for you. Follow me on IG: @whatsnext_blackgirl The blog can be found at www.wnbg.me