Think Like a Thought Leader with Courtney Bowden

They say that you can tell what person truly values by observing how they spend two things: their time and their money. We’re talking about time, and why you can’t afford to spend another minute alienated from your purpose, passion and fulfillment. That’s why I thought there was no one better to have this conversation with than Marcel Benson, the founder of Benson Watch Company. In fact, he founded his company on the principle that "Time Should Be Spent Doing What You Love"  Benson Watch Company has been named a top watch brand by the New York Times, boasts a number of celebrity customers, thousands of 5 star reviews, and is the only Black-owned company to have timepieces available in major retailers like Macy’s. In this conversation, Marcel shares why he decided to finally own his time and leave his lucrative, 6-figure career to start a watch company that is poised to generate an estimated $15 million in 2022 and disrupt the industry in a major way. This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Connect with Marcel & the Benson Watch Company: Website: https://bensonwatch.com/ Instagram: @BensonWatch To learn more about becoming a shareholder and invest in Benson Watch Company: https://republic.co/benson-watch Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook InstagramLinkedIn

Given the rapid advancements brought about by tech, there has never been a better time to innovate by developing a startup. While opportunities to disrupt abound, studies show that one of the major barriers to entry in the startup world is access to capital. This is especially true for Black founders. In fact, just 1% of venture-funded startup founders are Black. Even worse, 81% of venture capital funds have no Black investors. I’m talking to Alfred Duncan, a two-time Grammy and Emmy nominated artist, author, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and visionary who has dedicated his life to motivating the masses by traveling the world performing uplifting messages in front of over 100,000 people.   ln addition to the work he does to help catalyze at-risk youth in his hometown community in Washington DC, Alfred is the founder of Black Men Ventures. It’s an organization that offers Black men founders the opportunity to access the capital they need to grow, scale and sustain their businesses. And we’re going to be talking about how Black founders - with the right support and ecosystems - can begin to narrow the wealth gap through entrepreneurship. This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Connect with Alfred: Website: https://blackmenventures.org/ Instagram: @BlackMenVentures & @MrForeverDuncan Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Are you a visionary entrepreneur intends to leave a wealthy legacy? Do you plan on making sure that your great, great grandchildren are rich and on the Forbes list? (Word to Beyonce and Jay Z) If I’m speaking your language, then you’ll definitely want to tune into this conversation I’m having with Professor LaTanya White. She is a Dynastic Wealth Building Strategist for First-Generation Black Wealth Creators who uses her background and insight as an entrepreneur, educator, Certified Business Analyst, and doctoral student to help Black entrepreneurs build business dynasties...so their grandchildren's grandchildren won't have to worry about money!  And we’re talking about the ways Black entrepreneurs, leaders, and change-makers like you can build what’s called not just generational wealth, but DYNASTIC WEALTH. Professor White takes the time to define that and more, so stay tuned because the insights she shares are sure to help you shift the way you approach building your legacy. This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Connect with Professor White: Website: https://dynasticwealthbuilders.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetprofwhite/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetprofwhite/  Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowdenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/

Does the current state of affairs here in the United States have you seriously considering what it could be like to live somewhere internationally? Or, maybe you’re someone who has always wanted to move abroad and are trying to make the decision about whether or not you should go for it. It’s a big decision that should be a well-informed one, which is why I think you’ll gain a lot of insight from this next conversation I’m having with author, speaker and coach, Candice Adewole.  She’s an American expat who currently resides in Istanbul, Turkey and who has lived in various countries around the globe. Candice helps women all around the world uproot and make their own international moves. She was gracious enough to stop by the show to share her expert insights and to talk about how living internationally could be YOUR key to finding freedom and fulfillment. So, if you’re thinking about making a BLAXIT, but have more questions than answers, stay tuned because Candice offers some helpful insights that will hopefully leave you not just more informed, but more inspired to make your dream of living abroad a reality. This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Connect with Candice: Website: https://lovingyoulifestyle.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loving_you_lifestyle2/  Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

What’s your zodiac sign? That question used to be considered just a corny pickup line, but that’s not the case for my next guest who believes that your natal chart (which is essentially a map of the planets at the time of your birth) can help you tap into your soul’s purpose. I have the pleasure of being in conversation with Jheannell Bloom, a psychic astrologer and frequency healer who empowers women all over the world through her Astrohive community. She’s also the spiritual content curator for Karen Civil’s LiveCivil platform. And she helps create safe spaces for powerhouse women to better understand themselves so they can reach their highest potential, create fulfilling lives, careers, and businesses they love, and make big impact on their communities. If you remember, we kicked off 2021 on the show with a conversation about healing and restoration, now I’m talking to the secret weapon of many successful women about how you can clarify your calling, confirm your gifts and get the kind of counsel you need to better understand who you are and how you show up. This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Connect with Jhéannell Bloom: Website: https://www.theastrohive.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAstroHive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jheanellbloom/  Learn more about Jhéannell’s North Node Program: https://www.theastrohive.com/the-north-node-program-2020/  Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify. In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

How do you know when your creations are ready to share with the world?  The conversation I’m having with my next guest is sure to ignite and intrigue you creatives out there… ...especially if you have dreams of seeing your designs or products in major retailers. I’m talking to Rochelle Porter, founder of Rochelle Porter Designs. She’s an artist, designer and visionary of a lifestyle brand that’s all about design for abundant living. Recently, her company partnered with West Elm, a high end home decor retailer to bring consumers all over the nation her unique, colorful, Caribbean and West-African influenced designs. We’re talking about how she was able to attract such a coveted partnership, the journey that led her here, and why she’s been able to enjoy success while sticking to her company’s principles around fair pay, ethical manufacturing and the use of sustainable materials. Connect with Rochelle Porter: Website: https://rochelleporter.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roporterdesign  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roporterdesign/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/roporterdesign/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelleporter/  Be sure to shop her home decor collection in West Elm, by clicking here. This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify . Or, text REMINDER to 404-737-4957 to get notified the moment new conversations premiere. In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

If 2020 was the reckoning, then I believe we have the power to make this time we’re in now about reclaiming. We often talk about how our ancestors paved the way for us to be where we are today, but what does that really mean? How can we live into the dreams, hopes and plans they had for us even MORE? What is your legacy? How can you confidently create something that outlives you? My guest, Jamari White, answers these questions and so much more during this rich discussion all about how we can make peace with our past, heal our lineage and preserve our legacy. He’s a therapist, turned Spiritual Coach and Ancestral Healer whose life’s work is to help you reconnect with, heal and further your lineage. Connect with Jamari: Website: https://www.blackancestralhealing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamariwhite/ This is the Think Like a Thought Leader Show, where Black entrepreneurs, leaders and changemakers learn how to build wealthy legacies related to their work in the world. n an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Have you ever said to yourself (or someone else) that good help is hard to find? If you’re an entrepreneur with a growing business, there will come a time when you’ll need to hire support. Hiring can be an overwhelming undertaking, which is why I’m having a conversation with HR & Human Capital Specialist, Delmar Johnson. She’s here to share with us how entrepreneurs can hire the right people on your team. This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, leaders and change makers like you learn how to build wealthy legacies related to the work you do in the world. Connect with Delmar: Website: http://www.delmarjohnson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DelmarJohnsonEnterprises Instagram: @MasterHRCoach Twitter: @DelmarJJohnson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delmarjohnson1/  Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/ 

If one of your New Year's resolutions is to finally publish that book you've been sitting on, you'll want to tune into this insightful conversation I'm having with author and publisher, Renita Bryant (Chief Amplication Officer of Mynd Matters Publishing). We discuss: *How to know when you're ready to publish a book (vs. just keeping your thoughts in a journal or diary) *The 2 things aspiring authors should consider BEFORE committing to the publishing process *The distinctions between traditional, self and HYBRID publishing *How you should think about marketing and promoting your book… ...and so much more! Connect with Renita and Mynd Matters Publishing: Website:http://www.myndmatterspublishing.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyndMattersPublishing/  Instagram: @Mynd_matters_publishing This is the Think Like a Thought Leader Show, where Black entrepreneurs, leaders and change makers like you come to learn how to build wealthy legacies related to your work in the world. This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowdenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/

Do you want a higher paying job in corporate as a Black professional?   Then, you’ll definitely want to tune into this conversation I’m having with Career Strategist, Desiree Booker. Desiree empowers professionals of color to be successful in the workplace through career coaching, all while helping companies attract and recruit diverse talent.  Her clients have landed interviews and job offers at companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, HBO, Spotify, and Deloitte, just to name a few, and collectively have garnered $1.2M in salary increases. Her work has also been featured on Forbes, Career Contessa, and Zenefits… ...and she’s here today to share practical insights and offer game-changing advice to help you advance in your career without sacrificing fulfillment.  This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black leaders like you come to learn how to build wealthy legacies related to your work in the world. Connect with Desiree: Website: https://www.colorvizionlab.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desireebooker/ Instagram: @DesireeDBooker  Join Desiree’s free Get Hired masterclass: https://careerresetcourse.com/freemasterclass/ This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support. Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

As we close out 2020, many of you may be casting your vision for 2021. If you’re looking for guidance or are unsure of how to go about doing that (especially with the year we’ve had!)... ...then you’ll definitely want to tune into my conversation with guest Thought Leader, Dr. Sunne-Ryse Smith. We discuss her latest book, I Am That:  Prayers & Affirmations for Abundant Living and how purpose-driven entrepreneurs and leaders can walk abundantly in their God-given purpose every single day. Dr. Smith encourages people to think critically about their life’s purpose and supports them in creating pathways to manifest their God-given dreams. Her mission is to help people breathe life into their dreams and unlock spiritual gifts that transform and impact the world! This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Connect with Dr. Sunne-Ryse: website: https://www.drsunneryse.com/ Instagram: @DocSunne Grab her latest book, I Am That: Prayers & Affirmations for Abundant Living: https://www.drsunneryse.com/store/p10/I_AM_That%21_Prayers_and_Affirmations_for_Successful_Living-_The_Journal.html  Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Did you know… Online holiday shopping sales this year are expected to reach a record-breaking $180 BILLION? (Even in the midst of a pandemic!) These numbers blew my mind, which is why I’m talking to digital marketing thought leader, Terry Foster. Terry owns a digital marketing consulting agency that is committed to helping Black owned brands grow and scale their sales.  In fact, he’s helped his clients generate over $50 million in physical product sales and over $10 million in digital product sales since 2016. So, If you’re an online entrepreneur who wants to understand how to prepare your business to profit this holiday season by using social media advertising, you’ll want to make sure you tune into our conversation. This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, leaders and change makers learn how to build wealthy legacies related to their work in the world Connect with Terry: Website: www.terryfosterconsulting.com Facebook: www.Facebook.com/TerryFosterConsulting Instagram: @TerryFosterConsulting Check out the Terry Foster Consulting Business Accelerator program: www.terryfosterconsulting.com/getthebag Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

We’re talking about how to position your business to command premium prices for your services with BETTER BRANDING. Now, as a marketing and communications strategist, I’ve worked with enough clients to know there are many misconceptions about what branding is. Branding Strategist, Keshia White, is my guest, and she’s here to help clear some of those myths, so you can: #1) better understand how to go about branding your business  #2). be better informed about what to look for in branding experts and agencies who promise to give your brand a makeover or a facelift.  #3) take your profits to the next level. So, if you think you need help in the branding department as it relates to your business, then you’ll definitely want to tune in. I have no doubt that my guest today will offer you some insight that will help you make the best decisions branding-wise for your business. Connect with Keshia: Website: www.KeshiaMWhite.com LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/KeshiaMWhite Facebook: www.Facebook.com/KeshiaMWhite Instagram: @KeshiaMWhite Twitter: @KeshiaMWhite Access her free masterclass: www.successfulserviceprovider.com This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowdenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/

Are you at the point where you need to PIVOT your business?  If so, tune into this conversation I’m having with my friend and Thought Leader, LaForce Baker. He’s the CEO of MoonMeals, a company dedicated to making affordable, plant-based, healthy meal options more accessible. We discussed: How he scaled his business and got his products on the shelves of Whole Foods and the #2 largest grocery store chain in the countryWhat it was like blazing a trail in the vegan/plant-based food industryWhy the pandemic forced him to quickly pivot his businessHow that pivot was one of the most profitable decisions he’s ever made for his company… ...and so much more! Text me at 404-737-4957 so you’ll never miss juicy conversations like these. Connect with LaForce: Website: https://www.moonmeals.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moonmeals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonmealsfood & https://www.instagram.com/laforcebaker/  This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowdenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/

2021 is right around the corner and now is the PERFECT time to be thinking about taking your business or brand to the next level.  I’m talking to certified success and mindset coach, Kim McCarter. Over the last several years, she’s helped thousands of women and minority business owners learn how to simplify their sales and marketing efforts with strategies that allow them to own businesses that exceed their expectations.  And get this: collectively, her clients have generated over $4 million in additional profits with her help.  So, if you’re a Black woman entrepreneur looking to grow and scale your business, you’ll definitely want to tune in closely to this conversation… ...and share it with some good girlfriends who need to see/hear it, too! Text me while you’re watching at 404-737-4957 to let me know what you think AND to get reminders about new conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders. Connect with Kim McCarter: Website: www.KimMcCarter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MsKimMcCarter Instagram: @MsKimMcCarter This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Are you a Black entrepreneur, leader or change maker seeking more success without sacrificing your fulfillment? If so, then you’ll want to tune into my conversation with guest Thought Leader Aycee Brown. She’s a spiritual advisor and Human Design expert who believes that your SOUL should take #1 priority, no matter what industry you’re in or what your career path is.  Tune in now to learn why it’s so important that you align with your spiritual gifts in order to experience more success. Text REMINDER To 404-737-4957 to know when new discussions air! Connect with Aycee: Website: www.AyceeBrown.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayceebrown  This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/ 

People always talk about how health is wealth, and since this show is all about helping Black entrepreneurs, leaders, and change makers like YOU build wealth related to your work… It’s only fitting that my friend and our resident Herbalist, Therese Prentice returns to the show to give us her expert insight on how we can tap into our ancestral healing practices for physical wellness. For over 30 years, Therese Prentice has used her gifts as an artisan, herbalist and metaphysician to help women rediscover ancient remedies for modern-day wellness.  And she’s on a mission to empower women to become a healer in their own homes to not only experience physical wellness, but spiritual fulfilment.   So, if you want to understand what you can do to  combat COVID-19 right now and live your best life by integrating more holistic practices and remedies to treat and prevent future illnesses, then you’ll certainly want to tune in. Connect with Therese: Website: www.EclecticSoulCollective.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereseprentice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereseprentice  This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/

How to Thrive in Love with Dr. Aesha Adams-Roberts Black women are one of the most religious groups of people in America, and much of what informs our romantic relationships are our shared faith traditions. Lately, though, it seems many of us are re-evaluating the relationship we have to ourselves, which is leading us to move a lot differently in our romantic relationships. The main question at hand for many Black women is: How do I truly thrive in love? ...without the self-sacrifice and the self-sabotage? Our friend, resident Love Doctor and Celebrity dating/ relationship expert, Dr. Aesha Adams-Roberts, returns to the show to help us answer those questions during this JUICY (and empowering) conversation that’s ALL ABOUT LOVE. Connect with Dr. Aesha: Website: http://blacklovematchmaker.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackLoveMatchmaker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctoraesha/  This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Text the word REMINDER to 404-737-4957 to stay connected and get a reminder when this conversation goes live! Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/

Whether or not you recognize it, we’re in a collective state of grief and trauma right now... Especially given all the impacts of the pandemic, violent anti-Blackness and economic uncertainty upon us. Today’s special guest Thought Leader, Felice Martin, is a trauma-informed, licensed psychotherapist. She’s on a mission to create a world where children are safe and adults are healed, so they can live in mental, physical and spiritual wholeness.  Felice has worked for over 10 years with children, adolescents, and families to address behavior challenges, emphasizing non-medication approaches and trauma recovery. She’s here to share with us what we can learn from grief and how we can manage it in healthy ways. Connect with Felice: Website: www.bhacounseling.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicebhacounseling/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicemartinlpc/  This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Text 404-737-4957 to know when new conversations drop and to get expert communication insights to help you build wealth related to your purpose-driven work in the world. In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCourtneyBowdenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneybowden/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecourtneybowden/

Black women are now the most educated group in the United States. We’re pursuing higher education in record numbers. So, if you’re currently pursuing an advanced degree (or you’re considering it)...you’ll want to continue tuning in because my special guest is here to help you successfully navigate your grad school journey as a Black woman. Today’s special guest Thought Leader is Dr. Malika Grayson. She’s a speaker, author and educator who specializes in STEM and advocates for women of color navigating their profession. Dr. Grayson is only the SECOND Black woman graduate to earn a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University. After conquering many challenges throughout her journey, she developed the Black Girls’ Guide to Grad School to help increase the number of Black women who graduate with advanced degrees by sharing helpful tips, advice and offering mentorship. As a speaker, she focuses on helping her audiences understand how to navigate grad school, build their network, cancel imposter syndrome - all while advocating for increasing diversity and representation in the STEM fields. Her work in STEM has led to her being named one of the Trinidad and Tobago’s 40 Under 40 Youth Influencers by the country’s Ministry of Youth and Sports affairs. Her newest book, Hooded: A Black Girl’s Guide to the PhD offers an account of surviving and thriving as a doctoral candidate. And she’s here to today to share her brilliant insights with us. Connect with Dr. Grayson: https://www.malikagrayson.com/ Purchase her book, Hooded: A Black Girl’s Guide to the PhD: https://www.malikagrayson.com/products/hooded  This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Text 404-737-4957 to know when new conversations drop and to get expert communication insights to help you build wealth related to your purpose-driven work in the world. In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

If you’re a parent, an educator, or administrator who wants expert insight into what American K-12 education can and will likely look like post-pandemic, catch his conversation now! My special guest is Dr. Tyrone Burton, an award-winning, transformative educator and expert school administrator.  Dr. Burton has successfully helped schools accomplish academic efficacy, increasing student achievement by 75% in core content areas. Under his leadership and most recently as the principal of the Cherokee Park Elementary school in Louisiana, the school went from being on the brink of closing to earning some of the highest distinctions in the state. He’s also the author of the upcoming book, The Reframing of American Education, which explores what education should look like post-COVID 19. It offers a framework for thought leaders in education and other like-minded stakeholders to strategically move from protest to policy. Dr. Burton is the founder of Passion Driven Leadership, a leadership development company designed to help leaders in every genre find their voice to effectively lead, with the goal of assisting them in becoming their best. Connect with Dr. Burton: http://passiondrivenleadership.org/ Purchase Dr. Burton’s book: http://passiondrivenleadership.org/bookshelf/ This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Never miss another conversation I have with brilliant Black thought leaders. Text me at 404-737-4957 to stay connected!  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

My special guest is one of the women breaking barriers and making impact in an industry many would consider a Good Ole Boys club: the NBA.  Melissa M. Proctor is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm arena. Her latest book, From Ball Girl to CMO, chronicles her unconventional path, lessons learned and triumphs achieved to help punctuate the guiding principles she shares that anyone can use to make the best life decisions.  During this incredible conversation, Melissa keeps it all the way real and talks about how Black women can boldly claim seats at tables not originally designed for us while thriving in the process. Connect with Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissamproctor/ Purchase Melissa’s book, From Ball Girl to CMO: https://rb.gy/hgpahl  This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

In this bonus mini-sode I talk about why we've been ghost on the podcast these last few months and what you can expect (more episodes of course!). This is the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs, change makers and leaders like you learn to build wealth related to the work you’re called to do in the world. Don’t forget to hit that SUBSCRIBE button to make sure you don’t miss another amazing conversation. Click here to be the first to know when this and more conversations with brilliant Black Thought Leaders air: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/notify  In an effort to stay true to our vision and remain unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, we need your help. All meaningful work costs something. Creating a media company requires monetary resources, along with countless hours of emotional, intellectual, spiritual and physical labor. Your monetary investment will help build a ground-breaking company that will shift paradigms and empower a generation of leaders and entrepreneurs with thoughtful programming and high-quality content. Consider becoming a patron by visiting: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com/. Thank you in advance for your support! Follow Courtney on: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

In this episode, I'm chatting it up with the EMPRESS OF EMPOWERMENT: Precious Bivings, affectionately known as "Coach P." We discuss how to create meaning in crisis. Precious is a celebrated life and business performance coach, best-selling author, TEDx speaker, Emcee and risk taker who made a conscious decision to surrender all excuses in order to pursue her birth purpose of inspiring, empowering and developing leaders to grow to their highest potential. Connect with Coach P on Facebook, Instagram and her website. And if you need a pick-me-up, join the Coach P's free Facebook community: The MASH Collective, a mindset community for the Risk Taking Manifesting Life Creator who is ready to make amazing sh*t happen in every area of life! Catch more episodes here + Subscribe: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com. Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

It's reaaallllyyyy important that we remember we're *still* in an election year - arguably one of the most important of our lifetime. Today, I'm sitting down with Nse Ufot - CEO of the New Georgia Project, a leading non-partisan organization dedicated to making it easier for people of color to register, engage and vote in EVERY election. Nsé was recently named one of Elle's "She the People's" 20 women of color in politics to watch in 2020, along with others like Stacey Abrams and Joy-Ann Reid. She's also one of the women profiled in an upcoming political docu-series, And She Could Be Next, executive produced by Ava DuVernay. If you're ready to hear some REAL talk about what's at stake and what you can do about it this election year, you won't want to miss this. Learn more about the New Georgia Project: https://newgeorgiaproject.org/. Catch more episodes here + Subscribe: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com. Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

If you’re a young person or are the parent of a young person (I’m talking late teens to early 20s), you definitely want to stay tuned in. In this episode, I'm chatting with the incredible Raven Magwood… She’s a published author, motivational speaker and filmmaker. And, she became a national gymnastics champion when she was just 11 years old. Today we’re discussing how our young people can understand what pivoting into purpose truly can look like. ...because Raven is a shining example of having done just that. Grab a SIGNED copy of Raven's latest book, The 7 Practices of Prosperous Women + save 30% when you use code LEADER7 right here. This the Think Like a Thought Leader show, where Black entrepreneurs and leaders like you come to learn how to increase their impact, influence and revenue related to the work you do in the world. Catch more episodes here + Subscribe: https://www.thinklikeathoughtleader.com Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

In this episode, I'm talking to D. Danyelle Thomas founder of the Unfit Christian. Today we’re going to be discussing what happens when crisis disrupts your faith. We even tackle a couple of listener questions in this episode, too! You can connect with Danyelle here: https://www.unfitchristian.com/ Register for Danyelle's LIVE event (Oct. 2-3, 2020): http://faithoverfiction.com/ If you enjoyed this conversation and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden), so I can share it with the world! Want more content and conversations like this? Subscribe & Review the show. If this episode spoke to your SOUUULLLL and you want to hear more conversations and content like this, I encourage you to go ahead and subscribe and leave a review in iTunes. Questions? And, if you have questions, I’m here to help! Email any questions you have to thinklikeathoughtleader@gmail.com and I may even use your question for a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening! Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

In this special CEO THERAPY episode, I’m chatting it up with Danielle Washington, founder of Rogue Experiences about how busy entrepreneurs and leaders can vacay - even if they can’t physically getaway. Danielle owns a thriving travel concierge that teaches busy women of color how to put down their superwoman capes and discover the lives they’re meant to lead, via unforgettable travel experiences. Her main priority is helping her clients use travel as a way to take a pause from their daily life to recharge and enjoy pure travel therapy.  This episode is a special one, because it’s also available on video. You’ll hear Danielle and I discuss: The journey that led her to choosing travel not just as a lifestyle, but as a business.What we can do right now to getaway from all the stress, worry, fear and anxiety we might be experiencing right nowWhat a Staycation REALLY means (and NO, it’s not just Netflix and chillin’)The #1 mistake most travelers make What you can expect from her upcoming Thrive Within self-care online summit for women of color. If you’re listening to this during the corona virus pandemic, you’ll REALLY want to pay close attention to ALL the resources Danielle gave. I, for one, can’t wait to try some of them. You can find some of them here: https://bamblu.co/ - the bedding we were gushing over.Africam - Go on a safari from anywhere in the worldTake a virtual museum tour.Watch free concerts from your favorite artists. Don't forget to register for Danielle's Thrive Within event. It's a free online self-care summit for Women of Color. So, turn the news off, put your phone on do not disturn, and give yourself the gift of just 1 hour to learn how you can vacay, even if you can’t physically getaway! If you enjoyed this conversation and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden), so I can share it with the world! Want more content and conversations like this? Subscribe & Review the show. If this episode spoke to your SOUUULLLL and you want to hear more conversations and content like this, I encourage you to go ahead and subscribe and leave a review in iTunes. Questions? And, if you have questions, I’m here to help! Email any questions you have to thinklikeathoughtleader@gmail.com and I may even use your question for a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening! Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

In this episode, I’m talking to JaNeen Molborn, a licensed therapist with a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy with a specialization in Christian sex therapy. She’s a member of the National Board of Certified Counselors AND is a   Board Certified Telemental health provider… ...which means she can provide support via email, video conferencing, online chat or even a phone call. JaNeen was gracious enough to stop by and offer some CEO Therapy with incredibly practical insights around how Black entrepreneurs can manage their business, mental health and romantic relationships. You’re hear JaNeen & I talk about: What inspired her to change career paths from being an accountant to a therapist Why those with entrepreneurial dreams shouldn’t necessarily feel peer pressured into risking it all initially (and what they can do instead).How new business owners can prepare themselves mentally and emotionally for the uncertainties inherent within entrepreneurship.How busy entrepreneurs can truly prioritize their mental health (without having to go through a mental breakdown first).What self-care can look like for entrepreneurs on a daily basis.What entrepreneurs can do when business can feel all-consuming.How entrepreneurs can better support the spouses and partners who support us.What entrepreneurial couples can do to maintain and strengthen their relationships while building their empires together. We even tackle a couple of listener questions in this episode, too! You can connect with JaNeen here: https://aconduitofhealing.com/. If you enjoyed this conversation and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden), so I can share it with the world! Want more content and conversations like this? Subscribe & Review the show. If this episode spoke to your SOUUULLLL and you want to hear more conversations and content like this, I encourage you to go ahead and subscribe and leave a review in iTunes. Questions? And, if you have questions, I’m here to help! Email any questions you have to thinklikeathoughtleader@gmail.com and I may even use your question for a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening! Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

In this episode, I get the opportunity to talk to my friend Kailei Carr, founder of the Asbury Group, a leadership development firm that propels women leaders toward greater impact and influence, by developing them from the inside out. She’s also the host of the incredible podcast: Beyond the Business Suit, which offers insights for career focused women. Kailei stops by to share with us Why Presence Can Be The Secret Weapon for High Performing Women Experts Who Want to Be Recognized & Respected as Thought Leaders. Kailei is a true champion for women in leadership. After spending over 15 years working in corporate America, she recognized and identified there were many things that helped and hindered women in their career advancement. Many of these topics were not talked about in performance reviews or in the classroom and were considered "soft skills," yet they were critical to one's success. And in 2014, The Asbury Group was formed to address many of these challenges. Since its inception, their approach to leadership development has helped high-potential women thrive and advance to the C-suite. Her work has also been featured on Forbes, Fortune and the Oprah Winfrey Network. You'll hear Kailei and I talk about: * How the most devastating time of her life led to her calling. * What keeps Kailei encouraged along her Thought Leader journey. * The invisible currents of corporate leadership (and ways Black women can navigate them successfully - without sacrificing their soul or sanity) * Why EVERYONE has a personal brand and how you can leverage yours to be recognized as a leader. * The thought leaders she respects. * Her upcoming Beyond the Business Suit retreat + an EXCLUSIVE listener savings code to register! (Before March 15, 2020) Connect with Kailei and her team here: https://www.groupasbury.com/ Learn more about Kailei's Beyond The Business Suit Retreat: http://www.kaileicarr.com/btbsretreat2020 Use the code: BTBSNOW20 to take $200 off your registration (valid until March 15, 2020). What was your #1 takeaway? Let us know on Instagram! If you enjoyed this conversation and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden), so I can share it with the world! Want more content and conversations like this? Subscribe & Review the show. If this episode spoke to your SOUUULLLL and you want to hear more conversations and content like this, I encourage you to go ahead and subscribe and leave a review in iTunes. Questions? And, if you have questions, I’m here to help! Email any questions you have to thinklikeathoughtleader@gmail.com and I may even use your question for a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening! Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

In this episode, I’m chatting it up with Dr. Aesha Adams Roberts. She dishes on How Single, Black Women Entrepreneurs Can Delete Their Dating Apps - For Good Dr. Aesha is one of top dating & relationship experts for successful women, and she has masterfully coached celebrities, professional athletes and powerhouse professionals to delete their dating apps because they’ve met the man of their dreams (faster than they thought possible). She is the creator of the Be Found Dating Methodology which empowers women with tools to navigate the modern world of online dating, swiping, texting and ghosting so that they can create healthy, sustainable relationships.  Dr. Aesha has been featured on Lifetime TV, OWN’s Black Love Docuseries Live Summit, Aspire TV, The Chicago Tribune, Madame Noire, The Game Show Network, MELD, The Great Love Debate, and BlackAndMarriedWithKids.com for her unique strategies and systems that equip women of power to create the relationship they desire.  In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Aesha & I talk about: Dr. Aesha’s journey into relationship coaching, why she shifted from being a college professor to helping women experience the love they craved.How she deals with the backlash (because when I say she gives it to you STRAIGHT and drops GEMS? that’s no exaggeration)Why working with her is different and perhaps more effective than just venting to your girlfriends about your love life. How a harmful legacy of beliefs often prevents a lot of women from experiencing the kind of love they really want.Why the faith-based singles should reconsider broadcasting their decision to be celibate.How the dating and relationship advice from some of your favorite preachers makes her job harder.Why it’s so important that she gives her clients the permission to say they more of the BIG O in their lives (yep, we’re talkin’ ORGASMS).How her clients get such great results (I’m talkin’ about proposals and weddings, HUNTY!) ...and so. much. more. So grab your good girlfriend and tune in. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden)! To learn more about Dr. Aesha, visit her website + apply for a complementary call: www.deleteyourdatingapps.com. Now, if episode spoke to your SOUUULLLL and you want to hear more conversations and content like this, I encourage you to go ahead and subscribe and leave a review in iTunes. And, if you have questions, I’m here to help! Email any questions you have to thinklikeathoughtleader@gmail.com and I may even use your question for a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening! Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here. Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

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On today’s episode, I’m talking to my mastermind buddy Tommie Powers. He’s known in the internet marketing world as TOMMIE TRAFFIC (you’ll learn why and how he earned the name during our conversation). Tommie runs an agency that specializes in visual storytelling and digital advertising to help his clients get their products, services and other offers in front of more people online. He’s managed over $60M in paid media inside of every industry and niche you could possibly think of. And he’s on the cutting edge of YouTube ads, having spent his first million on the platform way back in 2014. To date, he’s managed over $20M in YouTube ad spend ALONE, just in the last 6 years. He’s what I would call an OG in this internet marketing game who made his first dollar online in 1993! And in this episode, we talk about 3 Keys to Smart Advertising That Helps Experts Grow Their Impact, Influence and Income…and Helps Them Ascend Into Thought Leadership. In this episode, you'll hear Tommie and I talk about: The crazy twists and turns this entrepreneur journey has taken him on (he get's SUPER real about how he lost it all TWICE).The lessons he's learned and how he’s leveraged them to create the success he enjoys today.Why mastering the internet marketing game was LITERALLY a matter of life or death for him.How it's easy NOT to believe a lot of internet marketers these daysThe 2 questions every entrepreneur should ask themselves constantly.The thought leaders he's listening to. If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden)! To learn more about Tommie, visit his website: http://tommietraffic.com/ Now, if episode spoke to your SOUUULLLL and you want to hear more conversations and content like this, I encourage you to go ahead and subscribe and leave a review in iTunes. And, if you have questions, I’m here to help! Email any questions you have to thinklikeathoughtleader@gmail.com and I may even use your question for a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening! Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

On today’s episode, I’m chopping it up with Dave Anderson. You might know him as the Business Bully. He's a business coach, multi-time bestselling author, motivational speaker, and media vet with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He’s the go-to expert and sales trainer for thousands of entrepreneurs. And his tell-it-like-it-is business teachings have landed him features on some of the most well-respected and hottest platforms like Ebony Magazine and The Huffington Post. And he’s appeared on The Breakfast Club a few times, too. In this episode, we’re talking about how SERIOUS Black business coaches can help more people and make MORE money. You'll definitely want to make sure you don't miss a minute of this lively conversation. To give you any indication about what you’re in for… We go from quoting scripture to reciting lyrics to Crime Mobb's hood classic, Knuck if you Buck. So, I encourage you to tune in, take notes and get your life. In this episode, you'll hear Dave and I talk about: The 9 things he believes holds a lot of Black business coaches (and entrepreneurs in general) back…Why a lot of business coaches are like waist trainers (you’ll probably hear me cackling as we talk about this).Why he’s game to take the Pepsi challenge against your favorite business coach…The challenges Dave wrestles with - even at his level of business…Where 60% of his coaching clients come from (it’ll surprise you)And what he’s working on right now that will shake up the world. You can connect with Dave on: His Website: https://businessbullyshow.com/His Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessbully/His Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessBully/ And, if you enjoyed this conversation and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your business takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me (@theCourtneyBowden) and Dave (@TheBusinessBully)! Now, if episode spoke to your SOUUULLLL and you want to hear more conversations and content like this, I encourage you to go ahead and subscribe and leave a review in iTunes. And, if you have questions, I’m here to help! Email any questions you have to thinklikeathoughtleader@gmail.com and I may even use your question for a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening! Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.

It's our first episode (kinda)! During this brief episode, I'm setting the stage for what you can expect from this show. Because if you’re listening to the Think Like a Thought Leader podcast, you probably are in the space where you feel like you want to go bigger by doing things like attracting more high value clients, more lucrative opportunities, and achieving more visibility. And let me be clear: this is about more than just “scaling” for you. This is about creating more IMPACT and being more INFLUENTIAL. ...but you may not know how. That’s the purpose of this podcast: to show you how Thought Leaders have done it, so you can think and ACT like one and grow your impact, influence and revenue. I guarantee that the Thought Leaders you’re going to hear from will help you see that if they can do it big, make serious impact and have incredible influence and success... So can you. Now, if episode spoke to your SOUUULLLL and you want to hear more conversations and content like this, I encourage you to go ahead and subscribe and leave a review in iTunes. And, if you have questions, I’m here to help! Email any questions you have to thinklikeathoughtleader@gmail.com and I may even use your question for a future podcast episode. Thanks for listening! Did you enjoy this show? Learn how you can help keep us unbought, unbossed, and unapologetic, here.