The Colors of Her Success Podcast helps prepare 20-something women of color for their seat at the table. Every other week, your host Mia Williams has candid conversations with high-powered and influential women of color to capture their advice, life lessons, and expertise that will help you on your journey to success.
Cheers to an amazing szn 2! On this episode, I'm sharing 4 personal growth lessons that I've been learning over the past few months. Here's How We'll Keep in Touch Until Szn 3: Subscribe to our newsletter Join our Geneva "Corporate Baddies Connect" chat Check out our events page to find the best conferences to attend this year!
Happy Women's History Month! This month, I'm launching a series called "How She Built It" where I interview the black woman entrepreneurs on the journey to building the dopest brands and companies that we know today. On this episode, I'll be interviewing Tamani Lyn, Founder of Women of Lyn. WOL is a women's empowerment organization dedicated to uplifting and empowering all women to be bosses through support and networking. In this episode we're getting into Tamani's Journey to building Women of Lyn including charging for your services, obtaining funding for your biz (cause sis, it's time to stop bootstrapping), and how she organizes her week to get it all done. ------------------------------------------------ Check out Women of Lyn website Want to join the Boss Academy? Click HERE Follow Women of Lyn on Instagram. ----------------------------------------------- Make it Official: Join the Colors of Her Success Community! Get the latest updates + success resources with our monthly newsletter. Grab your Career Jump Starter Kit HERE.
Happy Women's History Month! This month, I'm launching a series called "How She Built It" where I interview the black woman entrepreneurs on the journey to building the dopest brands and companies that we know today. On this episode, I'll be interviewing Brittani Hunter, Founder of Mogul Millennial. Mogul Millennial is a media-tech company that helps Black professionals navigate their careers, find new opportunities, and build their networks. In this episode we're getting into Brittani's journey to building Mogul Millennial including how she was able monetize her brand, her first hires, getting funding from Snapchat, and so much more. ------------------------------------------------ More on Mogul Millennial: Check out Mogul Millennial HERE. Need Startup Funding for Your Biz? Explore Mogul Millennials Funding Database. Follow Mogul Millennial on Instagram. Connect with Brittani on LinkedIn. ----------------------------------------------- Make it Official: Join the Colors of Her Success Community! Stay in the know with our monthly newsletter. Follow us on Instagram
So you're ready to break into tech but don't quite know how to get started? Girl, we've got you covered. I'm chatting with Deandra Simon who began her career in media and transferred her skills to big tech-- by big tech, I mean a highly coveted FANG (Facebook, Apple, Netflix, Google) company. In this interview we're diving into Deandra's strategy to making the transition including how she networked, reaching out to LinkedIn recruiters, and how she navigates working in tech without formal tech experience. ------------------------------------- Want to connect with Deandra? Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deandra-simon/ Follow her on IG: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deandra-simon/ STAY IN THE KNOW Subscribe to our free newsletter for updates, events, and success resources: https://thecolorsofhersuccess.com/about/#newsletter Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorsofhersuccess/
Today I'm sharing my interview I did with Mac Prichard on the "Find Your Dream Job" Podcast where we discussed taking a human approach to your job search. I share how to create a resume that uses keywords to showcase your relevant experience and who you are as a person. I also gives some great tips on preparing for an interview and how to network more effectively. ----- Join our community by signing up for our email list: https://thecolorsofhersuccess.com/blog/#newsletter Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colorsofhersuccess/ Check out Mac's Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-dream-job-insider-tips-for-finding-work-advancing/id1047320599
If you have a brand, business, or side hustle that you care about it likely will require a building season. I am currently in the thick of the most intense building season for The Colors of Her Success. This building season is tough -- it comes with so many emotions, wins, and L's that I wasn't expecting. In this episode, I am sharing the pros, cons, and my tips for navigating your building season. Recommended song: Flow State x Londrelle https://open.spotify.com/track/1Et26oqYztuCtr2DQhzfWe?si=24922a1427f74e62 _____________ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: website is under construction this week. But to sign up for it, shoot me a DM or email me mia@thecolorsofhersuccess.com to let me know you want to be added.
For the girls who are built for the grind, let's have a good ole come to Jesus moment. Often times we're so deep in accomplishing all of the things that we don't take a second to realize how we're feeling. When take a moment to look up from your never ending to-do list, you may find that you're burnt out. Today I'm talking to health and wellness expert Ariel Belgrave on all things burn out. What does it look like? How we avoid it as high achieving women? Ariel built her widely successful side hustle, Gym Hooky, while working full time at Facebook. Believe me when I say she's no stranger to burn out and is ready to help you become your most productive & efficient self while still prioritizing YOU. More from Ariel Keep up with Ariel on Social: https://www.instagram.com/gymhooky/ Check out Gym Hooky: https://www.gymhooky.com/ _____________ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com/about Follow us on Social: msha.ke/thecolorsofhersuccess
Do you struggle with creating good money habits? Today, we're chatting with Raquel Tennant, a 25-year-old Certified Financial Planner, to chat about how we can boost our personal finance habits in 2023. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to create a budget you can stick to, learn why your bank account balance is a scam, and shift your mindset about money. Let's become financially stable together! More from Raquel Keep up with Raquel on Social: https://www.instagram.com/raquel_tennant/ Connect with Raquel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raquel-tennant-cfp%C2%AE-92a689162/ Check out 2050 Wealth Partners: https://www.2050wealthpartners.com/ Budgeting platform mentioned: You Need A Budget (YNAB) https://app.youneedabudget.com/ _____________ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: https://www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com/about Follow us on Social: msha.ke/thecolorsofhersuccess
The 9-5 with a side hustle life is no joke. In fact, it's down right HARD. But guess what? You can do hard things. In this podcast, I'm sharing my tried and true ways on how to balance building your side hustle while working 9-5. --- Let's keep in touch with my newsletter: https://www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com/about Follow us on Social: msha.ke/thecolorsofhersuccess
If you're in need of a positive mindset shift, this episode is for you. We're talking with confidence expert and keynote speaker, Meshell Baker on how we can shift our mindsets from being negative to positive and from judgemental to free of judgement. If you love this episode, shoot me a DM to let me know what resonated. Don't forget to leave us 5 stars and write a review --- Work with Meshell: https://meshellrbaker.com/ Keep Up With Meshell: https://www.instagram.com/meshellrbaker/ Subscribe to our monthly success newsletter: https://www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com/about Follow us on socials: https://msha.ke/thecolorsofhersuccess
BONUS EPISODES= Relaxed & Casual Chit Chats. Today we're talking about how to finish 2022 as strong as we came into it. This episode was based on my newsletter that I send each month to give you bite sized success tips & resources. If you like this episode, then I encourage you sign up for the newsletter below: Subscribe to our monthly success newsletter: https://www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com/about Follow us on socials: https://msha.ke/thecolorsofhersuccess
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your public speaking skills? Today, I'm chatting with Adrianna Hopkins news anchor, moderator, and public speaking coach on how we can start to develop our unique voice and how we can improve our public speaking skills. Public speaking is such a necessary ingredient for success and hopefully this podcast will give you tips on how to get started. If you love this episode, shoot me a DM to let me know what resonated. Don't forget to leave us 5 stars and write a review --- Want to work with Adrianna for Media Coaching?: https://steelemediaenterprise.com/ Want to keep up with Adrianna?: https://adriannahopkins.com/help Subscribe to our monthly success newsletter: https://www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com/about Follow us on socials: https://msha.ke/thecolorsofhersuccess
Welcome to Szn 2.. woot woot! Today, I'm talking to you about 3 success lessons they don't teach in school. I've said it before and I'll say it again school teaches curriculum, but it doesn't teach success. Let's just consider this episode your class on success: The course content? Becoming a person, building a strong reputation, and mastering hard work / performance The recommended reading? "The Personal Touch" by Terrie Williams. THE BEST business book I've read. I'm not kidding. Get a copy here: https://a.co/9QS2mSb If you love this episode, shoot me a DM to let me know what resonated. Don't forget to leave us 5 stars and write a review! --------- Subscribe to our monthly success newsletter: https://www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com/about Follow us on socials: https://msha.ke/thecolorsofhersuccess
POV: You get a super relaxed, care free Mia because szn 1 is done. But no worries, I'm wrapping up szn 1 so I can come back better for season 2. I'm sharing some of my favorite pieces of feedback from you guys and what I need from you as I gear up from season 2. Keep Up with Me: https://msha.ke/thecolorsofhersuccess/ We will talk soon!
Hey guys! Do you feel like you can't find your "thing"? Do you find you're hoping from one thing from the next with no clear end goal in mind? Well I'm here with a quick and dirty podcast on finding your purpose. It was inspired by me reading "Think Like A Monk" with Jay Shetty and me coming to the realization that TCHS is in fact, my purpose. Enjoy! Follow us on IG: @colorsofhersuccess Subscribe to our newsletter: www.colorsofhersuccess.com TikTok: Mia.C.Williams
This week, I'm talking about how going viral changed my perspective on success and the different ways we can all start to invest in ourselves. Keep up with The Colors of Her Success: Instagram - @colorsofhersuccess Join our Email List - www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com LinkedIn - The Colors of Her Success
Today I'm chatting with short-term rental investor (and my very own AirBnB coach), Kierra Castleberry on AirBnB through rental arbitrage. Kierra is an AirBnB Superhost who makes 21K per month in passive income with AirBnB. In this episode: I'll ask Kierra the most frequently asked questions on starting AirBnB through rental arbitrage (7:45) The pros and cons of AirBNB through rental arbitrage (22:29) The top 3 lessons I learned from doing AirBnB (29:30) Keep up with Kierra: @coachforthehost Follow The Colors of Her Success: @colorsofhersuccess Follow me on TikTok: Mia.c.Williams Don't forget to shoot me a DM or text about this episode!
Today I'm chatting with Tasha McCaskiel, a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and the Creator of the Black Girls in Media. Tasha recently moved to LA, which was her dream city for so long; but the journey getting there wasn't overnight. Today were talking about trusting your process.
Working 14 jobs comes with a million lessons. I narrowed it down to the top 4 that I think may help someone else. People come to me with soooo many career questions and I feel I'm only able to answer because of my experience working so many jobs. Enjoy!
What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail? In todays episode, I'm chatting with Style Consultant Amadi Brooks on dreaming often and dreaming BIG. Both Amadi and I were lucky enough to be selected into a prestigious mentorship program that shifted our perspective on success. During this chat, we're breaking down: What Amadi learned from being an executive assistant to one of the BIGGEST athletes of our generation, why you have to expose yourself to more in order to dream bigger, how to navigate networking to reach your goals & more! If you liked this podcast shoot me a text or DM to let me know what resonated with you. I LOVE when you guys do that. Get in touch with Amadi: @madiitoosmooth Need Styling Services?: @amadibstyling Follow us on IG: @Colorsofhersuccess Oh, you want to keep up with me?: @leaveittomia
Today I'm chatting with Ex-Full-Time Entrepreneur Kiara Lyles about the importance of changing your mind. After being a successful full-time entrepreneur, Kiara realized she wasn't happy and pivoted to working 9-5. In this episode, we're talking about changing your mind, developing self trust, how to tune out opinions of other people, and the importance of being authentically you. Keep up with Kiara on Instagram: @Iamkiaralyles Follow here blog, Metamorphic Memoirs: https://mymetamorphicmemoirs.com/ Follow us on IG: @colorsofhersuccess Follow us on LinkedIn: The Colors of Her Success Subscribe to our Newsletter: www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com
So, I spent 16 hours listening to WIll Smith's autobiography (crazy, right?!)--- and wanted to share my favorite lessons that I took away from the book. Enjoy! Top Lessons: 1. Give 100% everywhere...all the time (3:10) 2. Build brick by brick (6:15) 3. Confidence doesn't come without work (9:35) 4. You fight how you train (12:15) 5. Life is your greatest teacher (14:30) Follow us on Instagram @colorsofhersuccess Join our mailing list www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com
Happy (late) New Year! After some much needed R&R, I caught up with Carron Brown, Vice President of Creative at Warner Media on the top 5 lessons she wish she knew in her 20's. It's ok to start from the bottom with your goals (5:35) Don't be afraid to be broke in your 20's (7:40) Quiet your mind and allow your soul to speak (12:00) Have a personal board of directors (17: 11) Going slow can help you get to your goals faster (24:30) BONUS: Why you should charge what you're worth (33:00)
So you got your big girl job and you're wondering what to do with that big girl check?? Today I'm chatting with Certified Financial Planner and Co-CEO of 2050 Wealth Partners Rianka Dorsainvil on how to set ourselves up for financial success with our big girl salary. Time stamps: First 3 things we should do when we get our first salary (2:40). How to set financial boundaries with family (4:47).Setting boundaries with your budget (9:00). Setting financial boundaries with friends who are spontaneous spenders (10:40). How to not let IG flexing sway your spending habits (13:00). How to save for retirement when you don't have a corporate job (16:47). How to manage finances as a young couple (17:41). Downsides to making more money (21:00) When to seek a financial planner (23:26). Where to find a financial planner (26:01). How to Find a Financial Planner: XY Planning Network, National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, Association of African American Financial Advisors Follow Rianka @Rianka_D Subscribe to our newsletter: thecolorsofhersuccess.com
For all my girls who want to start a YT channel, today I'm chatting with Youtuber and Influencer Naakie Nartey on what it really takes to be a successful Youtuber. Time stamps: What it takes to start and maintain a channel (5:15) Balancing mental health while putting out consistent content (9:05) Getting comfortable putting yourself out there (12:05) Protecting your privacy with a large audience (17:45) Naakie's Highs Vs. Lows as a Youtuber. (20:40) Navigating Brand Deals (25:25). Resources Mentioned: Influencer by Brittany Hennessy and MagicLinks Follow Naakie at @NaakieNartey Follow us: @colorsofhersuccess Subscribe to our newsletter: www.thecolorsofhersuccess.com
So.. is this like, our first date? I guess so! Welcome to The Colors of Her Success Podcast. The podcast built to prepare you for your seat at the table. I wanted to give you a brief intro to me, tell you what The Colors of Her Success is, and what you'll get out of it. While I'm very new to this podcast life, I'm confident that it will only get better with time. If this seems like you jam, be sure to subscribe to stay in the loop.