Podcast appearances and mentions of Janice Bryant Howroyd

2-10 minute high-performance clips delivered to you Monday & Friday from our top interviews I love incredibly successful people that still have the down-to-earth human touch. It is really enjoyable to talk with them and understand why they are who they are.  Today's guest is one of those people and yet so much more. Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder The ActOne Group and she is the very first African-American female to found a billion dollar company, and yes you heard me right, a billion dollar company.   What is even more impressive about Janice is that speaking with her was like talking to an old friend. She is incredibly relatable and really a caring and authentic human being. Contact Info: Website: thebusinessmethod.com/ Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethod Google Podcasts: bit.ly/TheBusinessMethodGooglePodcasts Spotify: bit.ly/SpotifyTheBusinessMethod Amazon Music: bit.ly/AmazonTheBusinessMethod Transcript: Chris: Do you ever wonder how a billionaire thinks? How do they process all those crazy thoughts that go through their head on a regular basis? Well, I was curious, so I asked one. And the person I ask is Janice Bryant. Howroyd the first black woman to build a billion dollar company.  Want to hear what she has to say. Let's hop into it. Going back to what you mentioned earlier in the interview, when you talked about your mind bouncing around all the time, Ray asks, how does Janice keep her mind in check and stay focused when it's all over the place and you see the world as a kaleidoscope? Janice: Ain't trying to do that Ray for chance. That's a failure from your perspective. I have no interest in organizing this beautiful mess. I love it. I thrive in it. What I do have though is Discipline. Discipline around initiatives and discipline around behaviors. So I love for my, you know, I, if you go up in there, it probably looks like Einstein's hair. But I, I, I deeply, deeply enjoy letting all the light come in, let all of it come in. And then once I filter it toward an initiative. Or, or a team effort, then I believe, as a matter of fact, my team will tell you, , one of my quotes they most often use is discipline ain't a dirty word. It's not a dirty word, you know, so I think that helps balance if that's what you're going at. I'm a highly disciplined person. . Chris: What is your filtration process there? , you know, we all get crazy ideas and they bounce around our head and we want to start this like new side hustle or new business or new project. , what are the ones that, what's your process for finding out which ideas are legitimate and the ones you want to continue to work towards? Janice: Oh, great. So there are four questions I asked myself. One, and this is kind of formulaic for me, Chris, so I can rattle it off. One is what do I want from it? If I do it. What's the outcome? What's the goal of it? What do I want from it? The next question is, what do I want from it? In the next 12 months, depending on where your energies are already obligated, you've only got so much time in a day that you can give. Even though all of us have the same amount of time to work with. So what do I want from it? The ultimate? What's it going to do? What's it going to be? Then what do I want from it in the next, , 12 months? What will it take to get to the next 12 months? And that's a biggie because entrepreneurs tend to tend to be, , exuberant in our thought about our own capacity. And then the fourth question is, what value will it have? You know, I'm very interested in being certain that the space I occupy, I leave better than when I got there better is in quotes because we all can define it differently, you know, and so that's how I filter to get to does this idea stand right now. The other thing I do is that, okay, so I live with an iPad. I'm on an iPad right now talking with you. I love, love, love, love, love iPad. Yes, I own stock in Apple, and yes, I bought it when it was a really good deal, but I love iPad anyway, and it allows me to do so much. And my notes section is busy. I am a fierce note taker. So I will write things down in my iPad and then I have a regular check in system where I go back. Is it still as clear to me as it was when I wrote it? If it's not, check, you know, and I move it. And so I systemize. ideas that come into my mind or initiatives. I also do that with asks when people are asking things of me, I do it that way as well. Mom used to do it much less, uh, complicated. She would say, oh, I'll come back to it later. If I can't remember what it was, it's gone. Or if it's burning at me and turning at me that I got to get back to it, then it's up there. You know, I think some people call it putting a pin in it. Chris: Yeah, I always tell myself if the idea keeps coming back to me, it means something that I should work towards or something I should implement. Janice: It can, it always doesn't mean that though. Sometimes, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, seriously. Sometimes it's the gateway to something else. Chris: Good point. Yeah. Good point.  And boom. There, you have it. You guys, Janice Bryant. Howroyd I love this because I, and I don't know if you can relate often feel guilty because of this beautiful mess up here. My mind, my thoughts, not harnessing them better, not using them better, not being more productive. And sometimes, , our minds can just go down rabbit holes.  And the next thing, you know, two hours went by and we don't even know, , what happened and we forgot the task that we're working on. And I love that Janice says that she loves this beautiful mess in her brain. She absolutely loves it. She says that probably it looks like Einstein's hair and she has no agenda or no care in the world to organize it.  She just lets it in. And filters it as best as possible. Absolutely. Absolutely incredible answer.  And if you guys take away anything, what are the four questions that you need to ask yourself? If you want to filter through all these thoughts in your head, right?  So what would Janice say? One. What do I want from it? Great question. Two what do I want from it in the next 12 months? Also a great question. This helps implement the short term thinking and also the long-term thinking. Is it worth my time and activity in the next 12 months. Maybe I should postpone it, or maybe I should implement it immediately, depending on what it is.  And three, the third question. What will it take for me to achieve in the next 12 months? Again? Revisiting that question of how much time and effort and energy it will take you to achieve this idea that you have in the next 12 months and the last question. And probably the most important. What value will it have? Will it raise the bar of my business. Will it raise the bar of my life will raise the bar of my relationships. Is it a priority or is it something that we can postpone until later? And I also love what Janice said about thoughts that are reoccurring, that you really think you should do. And I have this, I actually wanted to start a second podcast at one point. This was probably about four years ago. And I was just chewing on this idea for a new podcast and I thought it was so good and so juicy and it would be so successful. And I was convinced, , by another,, another podcaster, that's a good friend of mine and somebody I look to for advice like this, and he kept telling me, no, do not start a new podcast.  Do not start a new podcast. What he said is expand on your current podcast. And that's why now we have almost 200 high-performance episodes. So the high-performance are the short episodes. They're generally like this one, two to 10 minutes, , from the longer interviews that we do. And I took his advice and I'm very glad that I did. Cause I didn't have the time or bandwidth to run a second podcast and I'd be exhausted and that podcast would be stagnant now. So sometimes we have these great ideas. And like Janice says they're actually a gateway to something else.  It doesn't mean that idea is the actual thing. So. We're going to wrap it up there. You guys remember those four questions? One. What do I want from it to what I wa what do I want from it in the next 12 months? Three. What's it going to take for me to achieve in the next 12 months and for what value does it give?  Whenever you have a thought or an idea to do a new thing? We're going to leave it at that. You guys, if you haven't checked out Janice's episode yet. Please do you won't regret it? It's episode number 544. And interview with the 32nd richest woman in the world. Make sure you check it out.  If you like what you're hearing and you want to make sure you don't miss any of these tips, please subscribe. Here or here or wherever. Subscribe. 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According to American Express, Black women start businesses at six times the national average. Black women also hold more advanced degrees than any other group of women. In this episode, Dr. Karen celebrates the life and journey of Janice Bryant Howroyd, a remarkable and inspirational African-American woman who was the first to create and operate … The post Janice Bryant Howroyd: The First African-American Woman Billion Dollar Company Founder (Episode # 466) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.

Check out this episode very close to my heart, as we go down memory lane! Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, an award-winning company in the human resources industry. The ActOne Group is a multi-billion dollar business she started with just about $1500 in savings. But Janice is more than an incredible businesswoman with tons of accolades and accomplishments under her belt. Janice has lived a phenomenal life that, while filled with challenges, can inspire anyone in pursuit of changing the course of their own history. In this episode, she talks to me about living in a Bible-based community in the Deep South and the supportive environment Janice's parents created for her, as well as 10 other siblings. We also dive deep into her experience of being the ONLY student of color to integrate at an white school in 11th grade — and why she calls it the worst year of her life. Let's relisten and replay together!

Check out this episode very close to my heart, as we go down memory lane! Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, an award-winning company in the human resources industry. The ActOne Group is a multi-billion dollar business she started with just about $1500 in savings. But Janice is more than an incredible businesswoman with tons of accolades and accomplishments under her belt. Janice has lived a phenomenal life that, while filled with challenges, can inspire anyone in pursuit of changing the course of their own history. In this episode, she talks to me about living in a Bible-based community in the Deep South and the supportive environment Janice's parents created for her, as well as 10 other siblings. We also dive deep into her experience of being the ONLY student of color to integrate at an white school in 11th grade — and why she calls it the worst year of her life. Let's relisten and replay together!

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In this episode, Dr. Willie Jolley interviews founder and chief executive officer of The ActOne Group, the largest privately held, minority-woman-owned personnel company founded in the U.S, Janice Bryant Howroyd. Howroyd shares her key requirements to succeed in any business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel like you are always stuck chasing the money? In this episode, you will learn how your relationship to wealth may be holding you back from exponential growth. Today, we are blessed to speak with one of the wealthiest black women in the world. Janice Bryant Howroyd, created ActOne in 1978 , which is now a billion dollar staffing agency. Once she understood that you should never chase the money but instead let the money chase you, she grew her business from 100 million to a billion dollar international empire.    When you are building your business it becomes a part of the community. Most black owned businesses are not yet equipped to hire direct employees but Janice speaks to the social responsibility of business owners to be mindful of who their suppliers are hiring. Within any business you are creating a new economy and building wealth is only the first half of the impact your business will have. She encourages you to use your business not only to build your own wealth, but the wealth of your family and your community with every purchase within your organization.    Today, you will learn how to shift your mindset to build wealth and how to use your business to create a positive impact in your community.     ► Upcoming Live Events: https://trafficsalesandprofit.com/events/     Want to keep up with Janice Bryant Howroyd? Find details here:   ► Website:https://www.actonegroup.com/about.aspx   ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3agWyRW4ZZkfoq04OhcTA/featured   ► Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jbryanthowroyd/?hl=en   Want to keep up with Traffic Sales and Profit? Find details here:   ► Podcast: https://trafficsalesandprofit.com/podcast   ► Get your FREE Traffic Sales and Profit Book here https://freetspbook.com/tsp-book   ► Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/trafficsalesandprofit   ► Upcoming Live Events: https://trafficsalesandprofit.com/events/   ► Join our FREE Traffic, Sales & Profit Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TrafficSalesProfit/   ► Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trafficsalesandprofit/   ► Follow Lamar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamartyler/ KEY TAKEAWAYS   [00:00:00] Never chase the money, let the money chase you [00:02:10] Being comfortable in it [00:02:37] Gaining income but not living in wealth [00:03:30] The little changes after elevating her income [00:04:10] Flying business class [00:04:40] Maintaining her anonymity  [00:05:30] Staying grateful for the people who appreciate you [00:06:36] Creating more jobs directly and indirectly [00:07:20] Being mindful of who you are indirectly hiring through your suppliers [00:07:45] Business comes with social responsibility  [00:08:35] Deciding to hire relatives [00:09:30] Building an empire with your family [00:10:30] Be honest and direct about your expectations [00:10:50] Offering opportunities equitable to the effort  

I love incredibly successful people that still have the down-to-earth human touch. It is really enjoyable to talk with them and understand why they are who they are.  Today's guest is one of those people and yet so much more. Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder The ActOne Group and she is the very first African-American female to found a billion dollar company, and yes you heard me right, a billion dollar company.     What is even more impressive about Janice is that speaking with her was like talking to an old friend. She is incredibly relatable and really a caring and authentic human being.   During the interview I noticed this and really wanted to get behind her story and what made her the amazing individual and entrepreneur she is today. We chat about her upbringing as an African-American in an extremely racial environment with a family of 11 children. We chat about he life philosophy, her habits and what she vales. We chat about how she maintains personal relationships while running a billion dollar company, the challenges of being a female entrepreneur, how us humans like to operate in tribes and some of her favorite books she recommends even though she has a 6000+ book library.     At the end of the podcast, we ask Janice about her philosophy on influence in today's world and how she handles it responsibility.   ​   “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal!” JBH     02:44 Who is Janice Bryant Howroyd? 06:44 Growing Up in a Harsh Environment w/ a Rich Family Culture 16:15 Janice's Definition of Success 17:14 Maintaining Personal Relationships While Running a Business 25:19 Worrying Does Not Pay Dividends 26:58 Should You Separate Work and Personal Life? 27:32 Janice's Advice for Women & Men 36:05 Humans Operating in Tribes 37:30 Janice's Recommended Books 45:29 Janice on Influence and the ‘If' poem   Contact Info:   http://askjbh.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbryanthowroyd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicebryanthowroyd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaniceBryantHowroyd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbryanthowroyd   Subscribe to the Podcast:  

Janice Bryant Howroyd – Founder & CEO – ActOne Group   Janice Bryant Howroyd Is one of the most accomplished and resilient self-made women in America, with an incredible life story. She was born in Tarboro, North Carolina to a family with 10 siblings, and she was the first African American student to attend her town's previously segregated high school. In 1978 after working for her brother-in-law at Billboard Magazine, Janice took a $900 loan from her mother to start a staffing agency called the ActOne Group.   Since then the ActOne Group has become one of the largest and most successful staffing agencies in the world, making Janice the first African American woman to be the founder and CEO of a billion-dollar company. She has written a book called Acting Up: Winning in Business and Life Using Down-Home Wisdom.   Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com   Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Spiritless - Use promo code TODINEFOR for free shipping Terlato Wine Group - Use promo code TDF20 for 20% off first purchase   Follow Our Guest: Official Site: AskJBH.com Facebook: Facebook.com/JaniceBryantHowroyd Instagram: @JBryantHowroyd Twitter: @JBryantHowroyd

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Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between. Take a deep dive into the mind of some of the world's most impactful guests to share their strategies and tools to dominate their respective fields. My co-hosts for today's episode are David Moreno, the CEO of Mediabundance, Mike Mumola, founding partner at Mediabundance, and the True Underdog himself, Jayson Waller, the founder & CEO of Powerhome Solar. Joining us on today's episode is Janice Bryant Howroyd, Founder and CEO, ACT-1 Group, Claude Silver, the Chief Heart Office of Vayner Media, Frank Bresica, CEO of Alunna, and Travis Adams, the CEO of MyFirstSale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our Building Black Biz Podcast features Helen Little in conversation with Janice Bryant Howroyd, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, a global multibillion dollar staffing company and the largest woman and minority owned workforce solutions company in the world. In Partnership with @DriveToyota

In our weekly edition of What it do? What it do? Wednesdays We will discuss Janice Bryant Howroyd and how she created a Billion $ staffing agency. Listen to more episodes at www.thelifextimesoferic.com

How does a woman entrepreneur take a company from zero and transform it into an industry-leading global enterprise? Today, we're answering the billion-dollar question…    In this very special episode of Women Who Own It, we sit with Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, a WBENC-Certified employment, workforce management, and procurement solutions company operating in more than 30 countries across the globe. Janice has been recognized as one of the top 50 leading women entrepreneurs in business today and is ranked as the second wealthiest self-made African-American woman in the world.     In this inspiring interview, Janice shares the story of how she started a company with only a few hundred dollars and grew it to the largest privately-held, woman- and minority-owned workforce management company in the U.S. 

How does a woman entrepreneur take a company from zero and transform it into an industry-leading global enterprise? Today, we’re answering the billion-dollar question…    In this very special episode of Women Who Own It, we sit with Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, a WBENC-Certified employment, workforce management, and procurement solutions company operating in more than 30 countries across the globe. Janice has been recognized as one of the top 50 leading women entrepreneurs in business today and is ranked as the second wealthiest self-made African-American woman in the world.     In this inspiring interview, Janice shares the story of how she started a company with only a few hundred dollars and grew it to the largest privately-held, woman- and minority-owned workforce management company in the U.S. 

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Episode Description: In this episode, I interviewed Christian Ou, the founder of One Happy Bite, a baking blog that features Asian-inspired ingredients, such as matcha, ube, and taro in traditional western baking. In this episode, we talked about how Christian became a self-taught baker from her college dorm and later turned her passion into what is now her blog, One Happy Bite, with almost 5,000 followers on Instagram (@onehappybite). Show notes: How food played a role in her Asian American upbringing, where food is the default love language in her family. Her early food inspirations, from witnessing her family run a restaurant business firsthand to being enamored with Asian ingredients during her childhood in Taiwan. Her decision process on choosing a career as a physician assistant and how she stumbled upon baking, that quickly grew to become her obsession. How she started her baking blog, One Happy Bite, in Jan 2020 and the productivity hack she came up with to overcome her biggest barrier, time, while working a full -time job. How she defines “success” for her passion. Resources mentioned: How I built this with Janice Bryant Howroyd podcast episode You can find Christian here: Blog: https://onehappybite.com/ Instagram: @onehappybite If you have any comments or feedback on what resonated with you on this episode, I'd love to hear from you! Feel free to email me at hello@permissiontobecome.com. Follow us on Instagram: @permissiontobecome --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/permissiontobecome/message

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In the late 1970s Janice Bryant Howroyd moved to Los Angeles and began temping as a secretary. She soon realized there were many other young people in situations similar to hers. So with $1,500 in her pocket, Janice rented an office in Beverly Hills and created the staffing company ACT-1. Today, ActOne Group is an international workforce management company, making Janice Bryant Howroyd the first African-American woman to own a billion-dollar business.Order the How I Built This book at: https://smarturl.it/HowIBuiltThis

Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, an award-winning company in the human resources industry. The ActOne Group is a multi-billion dollar business she started with just about $1500 in savings.But Janice is more than an incredible businesswoman with tons of accolades and accomplishments under her belt. Janice has lived a phenomenal life that, while filled with challenges, can inspire anyone in pursuit of changing the course of their own history. In this episode, she talks to me about living in a Bible-based community in the Deep South and the supportive environment Janice's parents created for her, as well as 10 other siblings. We also dive deep into her experience of being the ONLY student of color to integrate at an white school in 11th grade — and why she calls it the worst year of her life. Janice also shares leaving North Carolina to move to LA — and the success that she was able to build from the ground up.Finally, we'll also hear from Janice about a moment when she was putting into the universe negative narratives about herself and who ultimately gave her the encouragement she needed.--Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" :Anchor Voice Message: anchor.fm/pluckingup/messageEmail: liz@lizbohannon.co--Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review!Follow Liz on Instagram:@lizbohannon@ssekodesignsThis podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, an award-winning company in the human resources industry. The ActOne Group is a multi-billion dollar business she started with just about $1500 in savings. But Janice is more than an incredible businesswoman with tons of accolades and accomplishments under her belt. Janice has lived a phenomenal life that, while filled with challenges, can inspire anyone in pursuit of changing the course of their own history. In this episode, she talks to me about living in a Bible-based community in the Deep South and the supportive environment Janice’s parents created for her, as well as 10 other siblings. We also dive deep into her experience of being the ONLY student of color to integrate at an white school in 11th grade — and why she calls it the worst year of her life. Janice also shares leaving North Carolina to move to LA — and the success that she was able to build from the ground up. Finally, we’ll also hear from Janice about a moment when she was putting into the universe negative narratives about herself and who ultimately gave her the encouragement she needed. -- Join our podcast and send a voice memo/audio recording for our new segment "I Plucked Up!" : Anchor Voice Message: anchor.fm/pluckingup/message Email: liz@lizbohannon.co -- Love the podcast? Rate and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on @sincerelyhueman. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pluckingup/message

On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, discusses:[1:11] - Why she deems her career path “extraordinary”[3:36] - How the pandemic has encouraged the business leaders that Janice interacts with to be more vulnerable[10:07] - What her mother taught her about the difference between anger and passion[14:14] - Why everyone needs to be more thoughtful with words they use

Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder and CEO of the ActOne Group, a multi-billion dollar global business providing workforce solutions. Janice’s entrepreneurial journey started with very humble beginnings. As a temporary secretary for her brother-in-law’s company, Janice saw an opportunity in the market where other executives were looking for quick and effective clerical help. She decided to branch off on her own and start an employment agency with only $1,500 in her pocket - $900 of which she borrowed from her mother. 40 years later, the company earns over a billion dollars in sales and is in 19 countries with over 17,000 clients.Janice has been recognized on Forbes’ list of America's Richest Self-Made Women and is known to be the first black woman to own and operate a billion-dollar company. Janice is incredibly talented, passionate, and a fierce business mentor who shares a wealth of knowledge around what it means to be authentic and successful on your entrepreneurship journey.In this episode, we'll talk to Janice about:* How Janice’s childhood and Southern upbringing during the civil rights era impacted her as a person & leader [3:20]* Why Janice’s college experience was instrumental in her adult framing [8:24]* Janice shares how a quick trip to LA became a career defining moment and led Janice to start her first business [15:13]* Advice on how to create a sustainable business and why it’s important to build a company around your own personal values [25:30]* Janice describes how she started her business with a $900 loan from her mother [27:53]* Why COVID is the best time for anyone to pivot their career or start their own business [36:23]* Janice describes what it was like to be a young woman founder in an industry that was dominated by older white males [37:37]* The most important advice that she wants every woman to know [40:35]* How she learned to be unapologetically herself in life and business [42:59]* Janice shares tips based on her journey on managing motherhood and entrepreneurship [45:47]Follow Janice:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbryanthowroyd/ * Personal Website: http://askjbh.com/* Company Website: https://www.actonegroup.com/Follow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mental preparation is key when facing adversity. In this episode I’m breaking down why “The Art of War” is a critical guide for military and business leaders. I’m sharing why recent guest Janice Bryant Howroyd “kept her enemies closer” by purchasing stock in her competitor’s businesses and how she used that insider knowledge to push her own business further. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finding opportunities to exercise gratitude allow us to keep growing through Adversity. In this episode Janice Bryant Howroyd shares her life-altering experiences of disfigurement, segregation, and family illness and how she has learned to seek moments of gratitude in each. During this conversation Janice teaches how deprivation breeds appreciation, why vulnerability leads to clarity, and how you can create an impact with your company by helping the individuals within it. Janice Bryant Howroyd is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Act One Group, a global leader providing customized cutting-edge solutions and the human resources industry. The Act One Group is a multibillion dollar, award winning, international talent and talent technology enterprise with multiple divisions at each service, unique area of employment and provides talent management solutions. She is currently ranked number 39 on Forbes list of America's richest self-made women. Learn more about Janice and purchase her book here: http://askjbh.com/books/ Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrating and honoring women is one of the most effective ways to ensure that more of us step up and engage in our work and our lives. In fact studies show that efforts to call out women's contributions can have a profound impact on our willingness to lead and contribute.SHOW NOTESHappy Fourth of July!  Not so fast . . .  July 4 is a complicated holiday for some Americans.  So our hosts decide to pole vault over the thicket of complicated feelings about the 4th and celebrate the contributions women of color have made to the amazing and beautiful quilt that is the American workplace. This episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work is all about inspiration - and what we know from the research is that calling out, recognizing, acknowledging womens’ success in the workplace not only creates more willingness in the women acknowledged to take on bigger challenges, but does the same thing for the women around them.  So put on your jet pack, listener, you are on for a rocket fueled inspirational ride. Dr. Mae Jemeson - the real life Buckaroo Bonzai, astronaut, physician, dancer and on a mission to send humans outside the solar system.  We can all learn from her life motto, “live deeply and look up.” Fawn Sharp - Quinault Nation President and president of the North American Indian Congress.  Fawn is a leader among leaders who has used her leadership and the law to advance native people in the United States and to advocate for the protection of the land. Dr. Alexa Canady - first black female neuroscientist, who made an incredible difference in the lives of the children she cared for - and she struggled with confidence at many points in her career.  She cites the mentors in her life for opening doors for her as a key to her success. Rosalinda Guillen - farm worker organizer and head of the intentionally female-led organization, Community to Community. Rosalinda works for farm worker rights while she transforms our political relationships and our relationship to the land and the people who grow our food..Janice Bryant Howroyd - owner of ActOne Group - a $3 billion dollar company located in 19 countries.  Her business philosophy came from her family of 13 - organization, respect and communication. Yuri Kochiyama - interned in Arkansas after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, which she says was the beginning of her political awakening, she was influenced by Malcom X and spent her life working on civil rights issues.Look at your story What makes your life difficult?  Can you use it like Yuri Kochiyama?Where is the opportunity in your life?  Maybe you can just look up and see it like Dr. JemesonWhere do you have the opportunity to make change?  Maybe like Rosalinda Guilien, it is literally where you stand.What is your contribution to work? And enjoy this good stuff  . . . Fawn Sharp, Newly Elected NCAI President, to Tap 'Strength and Braintrust All Across Indian Country'Fawn Sharp World Ceres Talk: "Climate Impact on the Future of the Quinault Nation"               Latina Lens: Rosalinda Guillen               Rosalinda Guillen: Rainbow Coalition; United Farm Workers (UFW); LUPE; Community to Community Development (C2C) - Seattle Civil Rights and Labor History ProjectJanice Bryant Howroyd - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DfaTtDNMb0

See the Potential All Around You | Join author and business titan Janice Bryant Howroyd as she shares her delightful wisdom and insight into seeing who you really are and understanding the potential of those around you. Subscribe to the FranklinCovey On Leadership email newsletter and receive weekly videos, tools, articles, and podcasts to help you become a better leader. ow.ly/tH5E30kAxfj What’s Your Prize? After nearly 150 On Leadership interviews with highly accomplished people, Scott Miller explores the common thread that unites them all, a work ethic that continues beyond success. https://resources.franklincovey.com/blog/whats-your-prize?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=on_leadership Identify Your Wildly Important Goals: Use this tool to create clear priorities that align with your organization’s strategy. http://pages.franklincovey.com/2020-Q4-NL-June9_Newsletter-Tool-Download.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=tool&utm_campaign=on_leadership

Growing up in the segregated South in a family of eleven children and nurtured by a loving mother and father, Janice Bryant Howroyd faced racism and sexism in addition to the challenges faced by every new business owner. None of that stopped her from becoming the first black woman to own a billion-dollar business.Janice Bryant Howroyd, a North Carolina native, left her hometown in 1976 armed with $900. Two years later she founded ActOne, which she grew into a multibillion-dollar global organization that now leads the human resources industry. With 2,000+ employees across more than twenty countries, ActOne Group is the largest privately held, woman-owned workforce solutions company in the world. A businesswoman, entrepreneur, educator, and ambassador, Janice has also worked with U.S. presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. In 2016 she was appointed by President Obama as an advisor on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), and continues her service. Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives has earned her extensive professional and philanthropic recognition. Her passion to support women and next generations in achieving their dreams of self fulfillment are key motivators to her sharing her story.- http://askjbh.com/- Get Her Book: https://amzn.to/3c08ZdDCatch my book - Screw Being Shy, on my website markmetry.comPlease do NOT hesitate to reach out to me for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, via email mark@vudream.com, text me 508-925-0261!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Growing up in the segregated South in a family of eleven children and nurtured by a loving mother and father, Janice Bryant Howroyd faced racism and sexism in addition to the challenges faced by every new business owner. None of that stopped her from becoming the first black woman to own a billion-dollar business.Janice Bryant Howroyd, a North Carolina native, left her hometown in 1976 armed with $900. Two years later she founded ActOne, which she grew into a multibillion-dollar global organization that now leads the human resources industry. With 2,000+ employees across more than twenty countries, ActOne Group is the largest privately held, woman-owned workforce solutions company in the world. A businesswoman, entrepreneur, educator, and ambassador, Janice has also worked with U.S. presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. In 2016 she was appointed by President Obama as an advisor on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), and continues her service. Her passion for education, mentorship, and self-empowerment initiatives has earned her extensive professional and philanthropic recognition. Her passion to support women and next generations in achieving their dreams of self fulfillment are key motivators to her sharing her story.- http://askjbh.com/- Get Her Book: https://amzn.to/3c08ZdDCatch my book - Screw Being Shy, on my website markmetry.comPlease do NOT hesitate to reach out to me for any reason on LinkedIn, Instagram, via email mark@vudream.com, text me 508-925-0261!LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/Twitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Humans.2.0.PodcastMark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/Humans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2Podcast

Are you implementing daily successful habits? I share successful habits I learned from Dean Graziosi. You'll get an insider's view of all of my daily successful habits and you'll learn how to create your own. I also share one way Janice Bryant Howroyd changed the look of my apartment kitchen. Reminders of personal focuses and mantras are on display! Also, if you find you could use more positivity, optimism, and/ or gratitude, I share exercises that can help support you. Got resilience muscle? I'm flexing. @Hanna_Lee23 https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-hernandez/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hanna-hernandez/support

We’re joined by Janice Bryant Howroyd, the first African-American woman billionaire and founder and CEO of The ActOne Group, a multi-billion dollar global enterprise providing workforce solutions. Janice is the definition of an unapologetically ambitious woman who lives by her mantra to “Never compromise who you are personally to become who wish to be professionally.”    What started as humble beginnings as a secretary for her brother-in-law’s company, turned into an opportunity that led Janice on a path of entrepreneurship. We’re diving deep into the obstacles that she has overcome, including economic uncertainty and global hardships that are relevant now more than ever before. Tune in as Janice shares her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way.   This episode is brought to you by ELLE, iconic lifestyle brand, and the world’s largest women’s fashion magazine. We partnered with ELLE for their 75th anniversary to celebrate women entrepreneurship. Learn more about this partnership at bossbabe.com/elle

TBGWGC is closing out Women's History Month with a bang, or should I say a billion! America's first female African-American Billion Dollar Business Owner, Janice Bryant Howroyd, founder of Act One Business Solutions is on the mic. JBH gives up the keys to her success, her thoughts on how Covid-19 will change the future of work forever, as well as, how to prepare today for careers of tomorrow. Click in and Pod'up because gems like these don't get dropped everyday. A financial S-Hero is in the building....Let's go! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/2bg. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joining Dan today we have Janice Bryant. JANICE BRYANT HOWROYD, a North Carolina native, left her hometown in 1976 armed with $900. Two years later she founded ActOne, which she grew into a multibillion-dollar global organization that now leads the human resources industry. With 2,000+ employees across more than twenty countries, ActOne Group is the largest privately held, woman-owned workforce solutions company in the world

Joining Dan today we have Janice Bryant. JANICE BRYANT HOWROYD, a North Carolina native, left her hometown in 1976 armed with $900. Two years later she founded ActOne, which she grew into a multibillion-dollar global organization that now leads the human resources industry. With 2,000+ employees across more than twenty countries, ActOne Group is the […]

Episode show notes. How do you measure success? Cars? Luxurious materials? Owning a jet? So you want to learn how you can have a billion-dollar worth business? Becoming a billionaire is definitely a great dream and only a few realize it.  Many businesses nowadays, fail once they get to a million, less than 5 or 10% reach the ten million mark. How do you surpass the millionaire’s club in order to step into the billionaire’s club? Janice Bryan Howroyd is an entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She’s the founder and CEO of ActOne Group, a global enterprise that provides employment, workforce management, procurement solutions, and the largest privately held, minority woman-owned personnel company in the US. She’s the first-ever Black woman to own a billion-dollar business with more than 20,000 clients and 2000 plus employees! And we’re going to dive in on how she made it to where she is! In this episode, Janice shares her wisdom and principles on how she built her multi-billion dollar empire and why many entrepreneurs today fail to move past the ten million mark. She shares her journey and the importance of putting value in people. Find out how she takes care of her employees, hiring strategies, as well as how you can grow your community nest so you can move past the million and reach billion! In this episode, you will learn... How to grow a community nest How most people fail past the million mark 2 Things you need to remember if you want to win beyond the million The difference between your prize and worth How Janice measures her success   Quotes:  --> Know the difference between your prize and your worth. — Janice Bryant Howroyd --> I don't believe the world is designed for us to have just singular success, I believe we individually fulfill ourselves best when we work for community success. — Janice Bryant Howroyd --> If you lead with love we are all going to win. — Janice Bryant Howroyd   Question: ARE YOU READY TO GO PASS BEYOND BILLION?

Janice Bryant Howroyd became the first African-American woman to build a billion dollar business. Growing up in the segregated south of the US, she struggled to find a good job so she launched her own human resources company. It was a decision that would add her name to the history books. Janice has published a book about her experiences called 'Acting Up.' Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Katy Takatsuki Picture: Janice Bryant Howroyd Credit: Lioncrest Publishing

Janice Bryant Howroyd’s company started in the front of a rug shop with just a phone, a fax machine, and a lot of hustle. 40 years later, that company is a huge multinational serving some of the biggest Fortune 500 companies in the world. It earns over a billion dollars in revenue, making Janice the first African-American woman to start and run a billion dollar business. But her journey to CEO wasn’t an easy one. Janice talks with Alex about the people who encouraged her down that path, and her realization that being brilliant and owning your brilliance are two different things.

Today’s episode is a REWIND episode with Janice Bryant Howroyd, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ACT-1 Group, the largest privately held, woman-owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S. I love this episode because Janice exudes confidence, energy, and just makes you want to walk into a room and take up space.  As Auntie Janice (as I now refer to her in my head) likes to say, “knowledge married to experience breeds confidence.” When you have the experience and knowledge you must own that confidence. I listened to this episode twice as I was riding to the Today Show for my appearance in August 2018, and it really did give me confidence.  I often re-listen to this episode whenever I’m nervous about rising to a new level in my business.  I’m excited for you to hear Janice share how she became the first African American woman to operate a company that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher  This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare Skillshare is offering Side Hustle Pro listeners 2 months of unlimited Skillshare classes for FREE. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/sidehustlepro. Gusto Gusto offers modern, easy payroll, benefits, and HR to small businesses across the country. Sign up and give it a try at gusto.com/shp.  Links mentioned in this episode Side Hustle Pro Newsletter Act-1 Group Project Upward Bound  Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO)  WEConnect International  National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale  As A Man Thinketh by James Allen  Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements Join our Facebook Community If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook Send questions to “Ask Nicaila” You can now send questions for the new “Ask Nicaila” segment that’s coming to Side Hustle Pro. Once I get a critical mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email hi@sidehustlepro.co and put hashtag #AskNicaila in the subject.  Social Media Info Janice Byrant Howard (Twitter) - @JBryantHowroyd Janice Bryrant Howard (Instagram) -  @jbryanthowroyd   Janice Bryrant Howard (Facebook) -@JaniceBryantHowroyd  

“I just don’t feel inspired today, Mom.” My kid was standing, shoulders slumped, pencil and sketch pad on the table. “Don’t worry,” I said. “You don’t have to feel inspired right now. All an artist needs to do is sit down and start moving the pencil so inspiration has somewhere to show up.” My 12-year old son was facing what all of us creative and driven types face at some point: the myth of inspiration.  I see it in my clients all the time: coaches, podcasters, consultants, writers, and healers.  I see it in myself, which is how I can spot it so quickly in other people! This false myth needs to be scrubbed from our belief systems.    It’s a myth that we need to wait for a great idea to land, fully formed, in our brains, and only then can we sit down and create something “good.”   And I’m about to show you how to scrub that myth from our minds, why it’s important to do so, and how it will benefit your satisfaction and success.   I hear this myth expressed from my clients who are:  Coaches Branding or marketing experts Doctors Healers Psychologists Bloggers People who are growing an Instagram or Facebook following, or  People who are starting a book or podcast   The myth keeps us from sitting down and fumbling through our thoughts.  The myth stops us from getting our butts in the chair to write. The myth is what keeps us from getting better through practice.   The truth is, great writers and creators, successful coaches, and outstanding entrepreneurs don’t wait for inspiration to strike: they get down to the work, knowing that inspiration comes when we have our tools, get into our space, welcome the Muse, and embody the Creatrix.   It’s like putting on your hiking boots: you’re not out hiking yet, but you’re ready to start.   If I waited to feel inspired I might never: Go to my 7am pilates class Cook a fresh mid-week dinner Speak in front of a room of potential clients (I still get hella nervous public speaking) Record a podcast Finish writing a book...   What’s important, and what every creator you admire knows, is that it’s the tiny personal habits that lead to professional success...and life satisfaction.    Growing these habits of creativity can greatly improve anyone’s life. (Especially your business and career!) And the practice of ramping up your creativity isn’t just for artists.       Creativity is for everyone.  But waiting for inspiration?  That’s a rookie belief.   Studies on creativity, inventors, and entrepreneurs show that those who produce the “master works” also tend to produce the most work, including a lot of failures. Some quotes from people who know:   Thomas Edison said about his long road to inventing the light bulb: "I haven't failed -- I've just found 10,000 that won't work." “Nothing will work unless you do.” – Maya Angelou “Discipline is not a dirty word. There is far more freedom and opportunity for creativity and success in enjoying discipline. Years ago someone I very much respect told me the reason they were successful is that they embraced doing what other people resent or are reluctant to do.” – Janice Bryant Howroyd       Now, don’t get me wrong:   This truth about inspiration is not the same as not listening to your intuition! You might be thinking, “but Alex, how is this different from trusting my intuition when it tells me to wait?”   Very good question! Here’s another question for you to ask yourself, so tune in, get quiet, and ask yourself:   Is my intuition telling me to stop and rest and wait? Or am I resisting showing up to the daily work of experimentation and practice?   Only you can answer this question. Doing the work, consistently, even when it isn’t “good,” is what helps us trust and hone our intuition.   As you show up to the page, or desk, or microphone, keep listening to your intuition and let it guide you. It will lead you to inspiration and great ideas.   So showing up to your work, consistently, is really about trusting yourself, the value of your ideas, and believing in your divine connection to your Inner Creatrix.   Here are some ways you can realign with your internal motivation and show up for your passions:   MAKE TIME, TAKE  SPACE: be present, look at the world around you, read books, look at art, listen to music, walk in nature, make art. Get out of your device. Our job as creatives is to observe, play with reality, take in the world, and imagine a new one. We are the creators of the new world and new solutions. By being present your ideas and inspirations will come.   These all work for me, and I hope they help you, too.   The priceless value of committing to your creativity, and not waiting for inspiration to strike, is that you’ll create new, exciting combinations:   Your work and skills get better.  You’ll surprise yourself and rekindle your passion for the work.  Your resilience will grow, and you’ll get into a productive flow more often.    Some questions for reflection: Do you tend to work in the same way all the time? Can you shake it up? Do you make space and take time to consistently show up for your passions? In late December I’ll be opening applications for the Creatrix 2020 mentorship program. Want to be in the first group to apply? Go here to get on the early bird list:  Xo, Alex  

Janice Bryant Howroyd is known for being the first African American woman to self- start a multi billion dollar business. She is the founder and CEO of the ActOne Group, the largest privately held, minority woman owned human resource company, which focuses on the recruitment of talent and technology that employs predictive analytics to support companies in their planning and hiring.In addition to being an entrepreneur, ambassador, businesswoman, author and mentor, Janice is also a Presidential Special Appointee who has worked with President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, and President Barack Obama. Janice was ranked on Forbes’s 2017 list of America’s Richest Self- Made Women, a direct result of her efforts and dedication to building an organization (now with over 2200 employees in 19 countries helping over 17,000 clients) that has always been firmly committed to keeping the humanity in human resources.Like a doctor analyzes the inner workings of her patients, Janice’s active industry involvement allows her to assess the inner workings of countless organizations. Armed with decades of knowledge, Janice will inspire us to find the legal profession’s own “prescription” for happiness.You can learn more about Janice by visiting www.askjbh.com. (Music credit: Chill Out Records). 

Moe Abdou is joined by the dynamic Founder and CEO of The ActOne Group of Companies, Janice Bryant Howroyd to discuss building, leading, and reinventing the first-ever African-American female owned unicorn.  

Parents, this is a great episode with a different vibe than you might be used to and I think you're going to LOVE it! Thought leader and educator Janice Bryant Howroyd stops by to talk about admiration for our parents, how adversity shaped her and details and insights from her life. Parents and kids, take some ideas here and tweet me @garyvee with what you thought about today's episode. TIMESTAMPS: 1:00 Intros 4:40 It’s All Context 9:40 Admiration for Parents 11:00 What’s your story? 15:10 Osmosis and Living It 16:30 It’s Your Attitude, not Your Aptitude 17:20 Don’t Make it About Yourself 18:20 Adversity leads to success 20:30 Parent Teacher Conference

Janice Bryant Howroyd has learned so much on her journey from growing up in the south in the 1960s as one of eleven children, to becoming the first female owner of a billion-dollar business (ActOne). She’s done so while navigating personal and physical trauma, raising kids, and leading thousands of employees who are continuing to change how people find jobs. On Wide Open Podcast, Janice and I got real on everything from sleep to racial identity, marriage, must-read books and so much more.

Parents, this is a great episode  with a different vibe than you might be used to and I think you're going to LOVE it! Thought leader and educator Janice Bryant Howroyd stops by to talk about admiration for our parents, how adversity shaped her and details and insights from her life. Parents and kids, take some ideas here and tweet me @garyvee with what you thought about today's episode.   TIMESTAMPS: 1:00 Intros 4:40 It’s All Context 9:40 Admiration for Parents 11:00 What’s your story? 15:10 Osmosis and Living It 16:30 It’s Your Attitude, not Your Aptitude 17:20 Don’t Make it About Yourself 18:20 Adversity leads to success 20:30 Parent Teacher Conference

Janice Bryant Howroyd is often touted as the first African American woman to self-start a multi-billion dollar business. As the founder and CEO of ActOne Group, Janice created her business in 1978 -- almost by accident -- while on vacation from her job as clerk for the Red Cross. A few decades of dedication later, she has racked up close to 17,000 clients in over 19 countries, worked with 4 sitting U.S. Presidents, staffed several Fortune 50 companies, and launched many verticals like AppleOne, All's Well, AT-Tech, ACT-1 Personnel Services, Agile-1, ACT-1Govt, and her latest, AllSTEM focused on diversity hiring and talent within STEM fields. Fresh off her new book, Acting Up (http://askjbh.com/books/), Janice stops by to discuss her "employee-first" business philosophy, her approach to social responsibility, growing up as 1 of 11 children, and riding the technological and cultural tides of change over the years.

TSPLIVE - the official conference for the organization Traffic Sales & Profit - is "a millionaire-making team" according to organizer and founder Lamar Tyler. In its fourth year since inception, TSP brought the star power with Janice Bryant Howroyd (first black female owner of a billion dollar business) serving as the main keynote of the event, Kim Coles (comedian and actress) and 90s group Arrested Development performing. What I enjoyed most about this event, in addition to that, was the camraderie with other fellow entrepreneurs - many of whom were in the same space as me: marketing and branding. In this video, I cover the following: #TSPLIVE2019 SPEAKERS TO KNOW: - Janice Bryant Howroyd of The ActOne Group - Charreah Jackson of BossBride.com - Charis Jones of Sassy Jones Boutique - Jamal Miller of Miller Media Group - Lamar Tyler of Traffic, Sales and Profit / Tyler New Media - Stephanie Rollins of Black and Married with Kids - Kim Coles (known for playing Sinclair on "Living Single") -Tommie Powers of TommieTraffic.com #TSPLIVE2019 ATTENDEE INTERVIEWS: - Veteran Interview with Gina from Texas - Newbie Interview with Tara from South Carolina - Hostess with the Mostess Interview with Coach P #TSPLIVE2019 TOP 10 TAKEAWAYS: 1. Two overarching themes in the conference 2. Do your actions equal your expectations about your business? 3. You have to have a connection to your perfect customer 4. The conversation is different when you're sitting with winners 5. You're not stuck, you're just committed to a pattern that no longer serves you. 6. Data-driven decisions will make you unstoppable 7. Do what is necessary to have supreme confidence in your business 8. Consider who you were put on this earth to serve. 9. "I have everything I need to be everything I need to be." - JBH 10. "I live in gratitude. Begin and finish in gratitude." - JBH

Janice Bryant Howroyd ~ Founder of ActOne Group ~ Current Series ~ 100 Interviews with 100 Major Influencers   I love incredibly successful people that still have the down-to-earth human touch. It is incredibly enjoyable to talk with them and understand why they are who they are.  Today's guest is one of those people and yet so much more. Janice Bryant Howroyd is the founder The ActOne Group and she is the very first African-American female to found a billion dollar company, and yes you heard me right, a billion dollar company.   What is even more impressive about Janice is that speaking with her was like talking with an old friend. She is incredibly relatable and really a caring and authentic human being. During the interview I noticed this and really wanted to get behind her story and what made her the amazing individual and entrepreneur she is today. We chat about her upbringing as an African-American in a extremely racial environment with a family with 11 children. We chat about he life philosophy, her habits and what she vales. We chat about how she maintains personal relationships while running a billion dollar company, the challenges of being a female entrepreneur, how us humans like to operate in tribes and some of her favorite books she recommends even though she has a 6000+ book library.   At the end of the podcast, we ask Janice about her philosophy on influence in today's world and how she handles it responsibility.     “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal!” JBH   04:11: Who is Janice Bryant Howroyd? 08:22: Growing Up in a Harsh Environment w/ a Rich Family Culture 16:02: Janice's Definition of Success 16:55: Maintaining Personal Relationships While Running a Business 25:55: Janice's Advice for Entrepreneurs and the Sexes 29:05: Equality Opportunity Progress 33:30: Humans Operating in Tribes 35:55: Janice's Recommended Books 43:45: Janice on Influence and the ‘If' poem   If you can keep your head when all about you    Are losing theirs and blaming it on you,    If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too;    If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise:  If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;    If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim;    If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same;    If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken, And stoop and build 'em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone,    And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!' If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,    Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch, If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run,    Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it,    And—which is more—you'll be a Man/Woman, my son/daughter!   Contact Info: http://askjbh.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbryanthowroyd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicebryanthowroyd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaniceBryantHowroyd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jbryanthowroyd  

For this episode of Cool Careers we chat with Janice Bryant Howroyd Businesswoman, entrepreneur, author and founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, a global multi-­‐billion dollar, award-­winning company that provides talent management solutions. She shares how she got started building her lucrative business, her journey with international business and things that she has learned to help her navigate her way to success. We also touch on topics like building your personal brand while working within an organization, get your notebook ready! Website -http://askjbh.com

In the first half is Janice Bryant Howroyd, author & businesswoman with Nightingale-Conant Corporation, a world-leader in personal development. She voices her update to this original classic As A Man Thinketh written by James Allen in 1903.“As A Person Thinks” is an essay which argues that the key to mastering your life is harnessing the power of your thoughts & helps you cultivate the attitude of a positive, successful person. In the second half is Pulitzer Prize winner, Joan Diver. She is a highly respected leader & accomplished foundation executive who left an inspiring legacy of social change.She will discuss her new memoir, WHEN SPIRIT CALLS: A Healing Odyssey. She will talk about tracing her journey from Boston foundation executive to spiritual healer-overcoming both physical & emotional pain, & the skepticism of loved ones. She hopes to encourage others to follow their own paths to healing.

In the first half is Janice Bryant Howroyd, author & businesswoman with Nightingale-Conant Corporation, a world-leader in personal development. She voices her update to this original classic As A Man Thinketh written by James Allen in 1903.“As A Person Thinks” is an essay which argues that the key to mastering your life is harnessing the power of your thoughts & helps you cultivate the attitude of a positive, successful person. In the second half is Pulitzer Prize winner, Joan Diver. She is a highly respected leader & accomplished foundation executive who left an inspiring legacy of social change.She will discuss her new memoir, WHEN SPIRIT CALLS: A Healing Odyssey. She will talk about tracing her journey from Boston foundation executive to spiritual healer-overcoming both physical & emotional pain, & the skepticism of loved ones. She hopes to encourage others to follow their own paths to healing.

In the first half is Janice Bryant Howroyd, author & businesswoman with Nightingale-Conant Corporation, a world-leader in personal development. She voices her update to this original classic As A Man Thinketh written by James Allen in 1903.“As A Person Thinks” is an essay which argues that the key to mastering your life is harnessing the power of your thoughts & helps you cultivate the attitude of a positive, successful person. In the second half is Pulitzer Prize winner, Joan Diver. She is a highly respected leader & accomplished foundation executive who left an inspiring legacy of social change.She will discuss her new memoir, WHEN SPIRIT CALLS: A Healing Odyssey. She will talk about tracing her journey from Boston foundation executive to spiritual healer-overcoming both physical & emotional pain, & the skepticism of loved ones. She hopes to encourage others to follow their own paths to healing.

In the first half is Janice Bryant Howroyd, author & businesswoman with Nightingale-Conant Corporation, a world-leader in personal development. She voices her update to this original classic As A Man Thinketh written by James Allen in 1903.“As A Person Thinks” is an essay which argues that the key to mastering your life is harnessing the power of your thoughts & helps you cultivate the attitude of a positive, successful person. In the second half is Pulitzer Prize winner, Joan Diver. She is a highly respected leader & accomplished foundation executive who left an inspiring legacy of social change.She will discuss her new memoir, WHEN SPIRIT CALLS: A Healing Odyssey. She will talk about tracing her journey from Boston foundation executive to spiritual healer-overcoming both physical & emotional pain, & the skepticism of loved ones. She hopes to encourage others to follow their own paths to healing.

In the late 1970s Janice Bryant Howroyd moved to Los Angeles and began temping as a secretary. She soon realized there were many other young people in situations similar to hers. So with $1,500 in her pocket, Janice rented an office in Beverly Hills and created the staffing company ACT-1. Today, ActOne Group is an international workforce management company, making Janice Bryant Howroyd the first African-American woman to own a billion-dollar business. PLUS in our postscript "How You Built That," how Ofer and Helene Webman developed a device that can change the way an acoustic guitar sounds without bulky pedals and amps.

Janice Bryant Howroyd’s company started in the front of a rug shop with just a phone, a fax machine, and a lot of hustle. 40 years later, that company is a huge multinational serving some of the biggest Fortune 500 companies in the world. It earns over a billion dollars in revenue, making Janice the first African-American woman to start and run a billion dollar business. But her journey to CEO wasn’t an easy one. Janice talks with Alex about the people who encouraged her down that path, and her realization that being brilliant and owning your brilliance are two different things.

Our guest today is Janice Bryant-Howroyd. She is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, author, mentor and Presidential Special Appointee. Janice is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, a global leader providing customized cutting edge solutions in the human resources industry. She's currently listed at #54 in the Forbes 2018 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women. In 2014, she was recognized by Black Enterprise as the first black woman to own and operate a billion-dollar company. In May of 2016 Janice received a key Presidential appointment by President Barack Obama as a member of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Janice has traveled to over fifty countries promoting education and the powerful impact it has on communities around the world. Her accomplishments, both personal and professional, are inspired by her deep faith and her love for her family. She says, “One cannot effectively lead without passionately serving." Janice is a truly remarkable woman who started from the ground up, and is constantly learning and adapting to the world around her. But doing so while remaining true to self. Check out the full episode over at tbpod.com/janicebryanthowroyd Thanks in advance for sharing this episode. It's my prayer this week that this episode gets the reach it needs to reach far and wide. This episode really has the ability to help so many women, black professionals and entrepreneurs on every level.

Today in the guest chair is Janice Bryant Howroyd, entrepreneur, educator, ambassador, businesswoman, author, and mentor. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of The ActOne Group, the largest privately held, woman owned workforce solutions company founded in the U.S. The ActOne Group also holds a Minority ownership status, and is a multibillion-dollar (USD) award-winning international Talent and Talent Technology enterprise with multiple divisions operating in 19 countries with over 17,000 clients and 2,600 employees worldwide.  On today’s episode, you will learn how Janice grew to be the first African American woman to operate a company that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher and Google Play Links mentioned on this episode Act-1 Group National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Women Business Enterprise Network (WBENC) Women President's Organization (WPO) WEConnect International The Strangest Secret   Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss Announcements If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook This episode is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. With ZipRecruiter, you can post your job to 100 plus job sites with just one click. Right now, My listeners can try ZipRecruiter for FREE, Just go to ZipRecruiter.com/hustle. This episode is brought to you by Skillshare.  Skillshare has a special offer just for my listeners: Get two months of Skillshare for just 99 cents. To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/hustlepro to start your two months now. Social Media Info Connect on Instagram: Side Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro #SideHustlePro

I’ve been secretly ‘stalking’ Janice Bryant Howroyd, Founder & CEO of The Act One Group, for nearly 30 years. Her name kept coming up everywhere I looked. Janice took $900 from her mom and turned what is now known as The Act One Group into a billion-dollar company, and she talks all about it on today's show. "Never compromise yourself personally for who you wish to be professionally.” - Janice Bryant Howroyd. Learn more about this episode of She's Got Moxie with Joy Chudacoff at www.JoyChudacoff.com/42  

"The award is not the reward."There might not be a better guest for "Follow the Leader" than Janice Bryant Howroyd. For decades she's been synonymous with entrepreneurship and women leadership. She credits her business success to another woman in her life: her mother. She's also not afraid of the younger "millennials" in the workforce, calling herself the most mature millennial there is. Janice talks about how to hire, why skills are less important than attitude, and how she does her best not to give back, but to "give forward."Learn more about Chanel Christoff Davis at www.ddhtax.com or on social media @SalesTaxHelp

"The award is not the reward."There might not be a better guest for "Follow the Leader" than Janice Bryant Howroyd. For decades she's been synonymous with entrepreneurship and women leadership. She credits her business success to another woman in her life: her mother. She's also not afraid of the younger "millennials" in the workforce, calling herself the most mature millennial there is. Janice talks about how to hire, why skills are less important than attitude, and how she does her best not to give back, but to "give forward."Learn more about Chanel Christoff Davis at www.ddhtax.com or on social media @SalesTaxHelp

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is ACT-1 Group Founder and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd.Each Money Making Conversations show hosted by Rushion McDonald is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. We provide the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Industry Decision Makers. They in turn deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy and how they lead a balanced life. Don't miss Money Making Conversations with host Rushion McDonald streaming LIVE every Monday at 10AM-12PM EST on biz1190 (www.biz1190.com), on our Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations, anytime through our iHeartRadio Podcast, which can be found under the Business/Finance Section, Fridays at 10AM ET on SiriusXM Channel 141: H.U.R. Voices and Fridays at 7PM ET on SiriusXM Channel 142: HBCU. We want to keep you Winning with your Career and your Life! #AskMMC The Money Making Conversations radio talk show shares the “Secrets of Success” experienced firsthand by marketing and branding expert Rushion McDonald. Mr. McDonald is a brand guru and has been a marketer for major national and global brands like State Farm, Ford and Home Depot. He has worked with Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, Jamie Foxx and most notably, Steve Harvey and will provide access to women and multicultural markets to expand the reach of your brand. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success! “The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.” https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/ https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonald https://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonald http://biz1190.com/radioshow/5557Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is ACT-1 Group Founder and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd.Each Money Making Conversations show hosted by Rushion McDonald is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. We provide the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Industry Decision Makers. They in turn deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy and how they lead a balanced life. Don’t miss Money Making Conversations with host Rushion McDonald streaming LIVE every Monday at 10AM-12PM EST on biz1190 (www.biz1190.com), on our Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations, anytime through our iHeartRadio Podcast, which can be found under the Business/Finance Section, Fridays at 10AM ET on SiriusXM Channel 141: H.U.R. Voices and Fridays at 7PM ET on SiriusXM Channel 142: HBCU. We want to keep you Winning with your Career and your Life! #AskMMC The Money Making Conversations radio talk show shares the “Secrets of Success” experienced firsthand by marketing and branding expert Rushion McDonald. Mr. McDonald is a brand guru and has been a marketer for major national and global brands like State Farm, Ford and Home Depot. He has worked with Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, Jamie Foxx and most notably, Steve Harvey and will provide access to women and multicultural markets to expand the reach of your brand. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success! “The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.” https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/ https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonald https://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonald http://biz1190.com/radioshow/5557 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Janice Bryant Howroyd is the first African American woman to run a billion dollar company. She is also a warm, thoughtful, inspirational speaker and thought leader. Janice and Cristina chat about her business, the Act1 group and how she stays creative while running a global company.

Money Making Conversations radio talk show with Rushion McDonald is growing! Each show is about entrepreneurship and I give the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Industry Decision Makers. They in turn deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy and how they lead a balanced life. Appearing this Monday's show will be ACT-1 Group Founder and CEO Janice Bryant Howroyd; Black Girls Rock! Inc. creator Beverly Bond; Basketball Wives star and CEO of Vanity in the City Malaysia Pargo; Director of Communications, NFL Players Association's Carl Francis. Money Making Conversations can be heard via iHeartRadio Podcast and live every Monday, 10 AM to 12 Noon EST on biz 1190 AM from Atlanta, GA. Don't miss Money Making Conversations with host Rushion McDonald streaming LIVE every Monday at 10AM-12PM EST on our Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations, or anytime through our @iheartradio Podcast, which can be found under the Business/Finance Section. We want to keep you Winning with your Career and your Life! #AskMMCThe Money Making Conversations radio talk show shares the “Secrets of Success” experienced firsthand by marketing and branding expert Rushion McDonald. Mr. McDonald is a brand guru and has been a marketer for major national and global brands like State Farm, Ford and Home Depot. He has worked with Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, Jamie Foxx and most notably, Steve Harvey and will provide access to women and multicultural markets to expand the reach of your brand. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success!“The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.”https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonaldhttps://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonaldhttp://biz1190.com/radioshow/5557Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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CROHN’S & COLITIS FOUNDATION HONORS BROOKE ABBOTT, SHAWN LACY BULLEN AND ROXY SOWLATY AT TENTH ANNUAL WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON Los Angeles, CA– The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will celebrate its 10th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon on May 17, 2017 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Each year the foundation recognizes women who are successful in their fields and celebrate their commitment to philanthropy. The 2017 Honorees include: Brooke Abbott, creator/blogger for The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles and owner of The Crazy Creole Mommy Life, Inc; Shawn Lacy Bullen, Owner/Managing Director, Biscuit Filmworks; and Roxy Sowlaty, Beverly Hills based interior designer. Past honorees include Jamie Lee Curtis, Mary Hart, Wendy Goldberg, Joyce Brandman, Mindy Weiss, Amy Brenneman, Judy Felsenthal, Evelyn Heyward, Linda Howard, Bobbe Joy Dawson, Barbara Herman, Lisa Greer, Tina Finkelman Berkett, and Janice Bryant Howroyd. We are pleased to announce that Bloomingdale's Century City, last year’s fashion show presenter, has agreed to partner with us once again and present the 2017 fashion show. In addition, Sprinkles Cupcakes of Beverly Hills has generously donated cupcakes for each guest. “Since 1967, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation has been a leader at the forefront of research in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, committed to innovation and collaboration through uniting all patients, caregivers, providers, donors, and researchers to find cures for these diseases. As a volunteer driven organization, we rely on the generous support of local people and businesses to fuel our programs. Without the sponsorship of Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills and the support of Bloomingdale’s Century City, we simply couldn’t support the 90,000 patients in our community”, said Ashley Atkins, Executive Director. The Women of Distinction Luncheon is a highly anticipated event of the Beverly Hills social season and is attended by 500 prominently influential leaders and philanthropists in the Greater Los Angeles community. For tickets and information: (310) 478-4500 or visit bit.ly/wod2017la. About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation For the past 50 years, the Foundation has supported the IBD community with the goal to ultimately achieve our vision – a future free of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. One out of 200 Americans has Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (also called Inflammatory Bowel Disease or IBD), and 5% of all those diagnosed are under the age of 18. Proceeds from the Women of Distinction Luncheon fund cutting-edge medical research, education programs for patients and healthcare professionals, and support programs such as Camp Oasis, the foundation’s summer camp for children who suffer from IBD. More than 82 cents of every dollar received goes directly to support our mission. For more information about the foundation, visit www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. Media Contact Ashley Atkins Executive Director Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Greater Los Angeles Chapter (323) 369-6409 aatkins@ccfa.org Information on the 2017 Women of Distinction Luncheon Honorees: In 2008, Brooke Abbott was diagnosed with left-sided ulcerative colitis. Though it was a mild case at diagnosis, the disease rapidly advanced over a period of four years. In 2009, Ms. Abbott traded in her film and television production notebook for a diaper bag with the birth of her son, Jaxon Lee Coltrane. While navigating through motherhood, Abbott began to tweet about her adventures with her newborn with the hashtag, #CrazyCreoleMommy. The stories behind her tweets and Facebook statuses grew larger than the allotted 140 characters and by 2011, her new life needed its own vehicle. In January 2012, The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles were born. In April 2012, Abbott was given a total colectomy after spending weeks in the hospital fighting a losing battle with her diseased colon. She was given an ostomy for five months, as a transition into receiving her JPouch. She now lives with an internal J-Pouch and her health continues to change for the better. Still without insurance, arthritis, and the inability to work as much as she could before, Abbott advocates for all those with severe and mild cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Abbott continues to photograph, working under the name, bonzaibaby Photography, having photographed celebrities including Holly Robinson Peete, Alfonso Riberio, Valarie Pettiford & Arthel Neville. Abbott is the creator and blogger for The Crazy Creole Mommy Chronicles & The HollyRod Foundation Influencer Circle. She is an advocate often representing The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation & The Digestive Disease National Coalition on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. Abbott is a single mother of one son, Jax Lee Coltrane, and they currently reside in Los Angeles. Shawn Lacy Bullen is the co-founder and managing director of Biscuit Filmworks and Biscuit UK. She grew up in Washington DC to architect parents who fostered her entrepreneurial spirit and appreciation of art. Armed with a double major in French and political science from Duke University, she ignored the advice of family friend Jay Chiat to avoid advertising altogether, and immediately moved to New York to work at Young & Rubicam. Her journey in advertising, first in New York and later in Los Angeles with HKM, led her to work with then up-and-coming director Noam Murro. The two immediately hit it off and in 2000 co-founded Biscuit Filmworks, which today represents some of the top creative talent in advertising and is one of the most awarded commercial production companies in the world. As managing director, Shawn continues to expand the company’s roster, cultivate new talent relationships and oversee the production of an acclaimed portfolio of work. Her solid creative instincts have helped build Biscuit’s reputation for fostering and growing talent from within, and serving as a trusted partner for top advertising agencies around the world to deliver standout commercial projects. A consummate multi-tasker, Shawn is also the proud mother of four children, one in college, one in high school, and twin first graders. Her son Jett was diagnosed with Crohn’s in 2013, and she then became involved in the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation to help raise awareness and funding for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Roxy Sowlaty is a Beverly Hills native that has been working in design since the age of 16, when she started a clothing line with her sister Tara called RoxTar. Upon earning her undergraduate degree from USC’s Marshall School of Business, she decided to re-focus her design interests from fashion to interiors. She enrolled at Parsons New School of Design to obtain her masters degree in interior design. During this time in New York, she freelanced on a number of residential projects in Manhattan, as well as a home in Aspen – which certainly confirmed her love for interior design! Now back in California, she has opened her own interior design firm specializing in high end residential projects and is simultaneously launching an online 'do-it-yourself' interior design website and home goods product line. She had a stint on one of E!’s top hit shows for three seasons, displaying her entrepreneurial spirit in getting her line off the ground. It is with deep gratitude that Sowlaty is involved with such a high honor, as both her father and sister are affected by Crohn’s disease. She is determined to use her voice to make a difference and shed light on this otherwise very difficult subject matter.