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KALILAH ROBINSON. Part 2. We will be discussing underwater cinematography, her experience in documentary cinematography, how her Bermudan roots influence her approach to storytelling, and navigating the winding path of a career in cinematography. Website: ⁠http://www.kalilahrobinson.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dpkali/

KALILAH ROBINSON. Part 1. We will be discussing underwater cinematography, her experience in documentary cinematography, how her Bermudan roots influence her approach to storytelling, and navigating the winding path of a career in cinematography. Website: http://www.kalilahrobinson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dpkali/

Seldom do we come across a story as astonishing and inspiring as that of our guest Khalilah Olokunola, who transformed a troubled past into a beacon of hope and empowerment. Kalilah's journey from the streets of Brooklyn to a prison cell, and eventually to the boardrooms of the corporate world, is a testament to her unwavering resilience and determination.  Khalilah is an extraordinary human, HR executive, community leader, and now business owner - for the 6th time - and the story of her life, to date, is so completely inspiring. Our conversation with Kalilah takes you through her inspiring journey and the wisdom she gleaned along the way. She recounts how a simple letter from her father gave her the strength to persevere, and how her role as a Chief People Officer at a startup with a mission to unite gang rivals shaped her perspective on life. In her current endeavor, Re-Engineering HR, she helps companies thrive by prioritizing people, purpose, and profit.  You won't want to miss our conversation as we discuss the impactful work that Kalilah does through her company, Re-Engineering HR. She reveals how she helps organizations prevent problems by identifying internal icebergs before they cause damage. She'll also introduce you to her Alphabet Audit tool, which measures people and practices, and her Serve Principle training. Finally, you'll hear about her upcoming book, set to release in 2024. This episode is filled with inspiration, resilience, and valuable insights that will leave you empowered and ready to create change! Topics Discussed In Today's Episode: Resilience and determination can turn even the harshest experiences into opportunities for growth and impact. HR isn't just about managing people; it's about transforming lives, building communities, and driving meaningful change. Embracing educational opportunities, learning from industry veterans, and not being afraid to take on challenges are keys to growth in the HR field. For companies to thrive, leaders must rely on the wisdom of their partners and employees, maintain transparency, and communicate effectively. Effective HR practice involves being proactive, aligning decisions with values, and being purpose-driven. The Power of ‘D.I.R.T.Y. HR' - being divergent, intentional, responsible, trustworthy, and focused on your 'why'. Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. People & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Khalilah "KO" Olokunola LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilahequips/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Khalilahequips/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Khalilahequips/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Khalilahequips  ReEngineeringHR website: https://reengineeringhr.com/  Khalilah's personal website: http://khalilaholokunola.com  The HR Social Hour Half Hour podcast episode 80: Jon & Wendy talk to Khalilah Olokunola: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-hr-social-hour-half-hour-p-619667/episodes/episode-80-jon-wendy-talk-to-k-44423223  Dirty HR (D.I.R.T.Y.) | Khalilah “KO” Olokunola | DisruptHR Talks: https://vimeo.com/672046554  Connect with Jennifer: Send her a message [https://jennifermcclure.net/contact/] On LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_mcclure/ On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JenniferMcClureSpeaker *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com. Let them know I sent you.

Welcome back to Founder Hustle, the podcast series by, for, and about New Majority entrepreneurs. Hosted by Melissa Bradley. Although this month, we're taking a short break from new episodes before we drop season 3, fear not, because we have some gems from season 1 to share with you. In this special episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Kalilah Wright, the visionary Founder of Mess in a Bottle. If you have a creative idea itching to be realized or if you're looking to venture into uncharted territories, this episode is tailor-made for you. Kalilah's journey will inspire you to seek what's missing in the world or even just in your world and turn it into something extraordinary. Originally from Jamaica W.I., Kalilah moved to the United States at a young age and was raised in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, NY. Armed with a Masters degree from Morgan State University and a Bachelors of Arts from Penn State University, she utilized her background in design and architecture to launch Mess in a Bottle in January 2016, based in Baltimore, Maryland. Mess in a Bottle isn't just a brand; it's a powerful means of expression. With each item designed and printed at Kalilah's in-house studio in Baltimore, the brand aims to drive change and provoke thought in its audience.  During this episode, Kalilah generously shares her roadmap to finding the inner strength and courage to take risks. For founders of color, she emphasizes the potential of leveraging our culture as a competitive advantage. By doing so, she believes we can challenge and reshape the world's perception of us, silencing any negative messages that may have been historically perpetuated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 'money genna', Kalilah Reynolds pulled up for a special podcast and talked about how she go into financial journalism and her previous time as a reporter for CVM. We also talk about Michael Lee-Chin selling his assets, NCB letting go of top execs, Jamaica being on the blacklist, investing, and more.

MESS Report: Wrapping up Pride month, artist and performer, Saucy Santana performs at ATL dream, a Maryland mother and daughter kill their mother/ grandmother and try to dispose of her body by trying to burn/ grill her body parts, and former NFL player Travis Rudolph was found not guilty of murder.   This MESSage is sponsored to you by Momentum. Uniting Caribbean creators and entrepreneurs during Caribbean American Heritage Month. This event is sponsored by Carib Biz Network, founder, Dr. Nicole Grimes.   MESSage: Being Challenged in life is inevitable, but being defeated is optional.    ReCap: Kalilah recaps her years at Essence Festival. One of the largest festivals is quickly approaching in New Orleans and Kalilah is vending for MESS in a Bottle. She recaps her years doing this festival and how challenging being a vendor is. She talks about previous years and how she once brought the MESSage vending machine to New Orleans and when she was only 2-hours away from the venue, the truck breaks down. This summer, she prepares to vend at Essence Festival, Broccoli Festival, and Curl Festival. Kalilah is also set to teach people the ins and outs of vending and operationally, what to expect, during a session of her TEE Class.   TEE Class Vending- https://www.theteeclass.com/offers/B9VTXtr2/checkout

MESS Report: Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union going 50/50 in their household, Gun Play, Rick Ross and DJ Envy go at it and GoFund me donations are involved, and Jackie Oh's funeral was this week and DC Young Fly expresses how this tragedy will not have him waiver in his faith.   This MESSage is sponsored to you by Baltimore AFRAM. Meet MESS at AFRAM, this Juneteenth/ Father's Day weekend and celebrate with us.   MESSage: Sometimes we expect more from others because we would be willing to do that much for them.   ReCap: Kalilah is having a difficult week because she feels like her friends are not showing up for her in the way she needs. Business is difficult and she feels like she is always there to support others and now that she needs the support, she isn't receiving it. She is navigating having staff shortages, moving her company's fulfillment center, and going back to doing most of the production and fulfillment in-house. This is causing a lot of stress on Kalilah who is a little over 5 months pregnant. This conundrum of a MESS leaves her wondering, is it worth it?

MESS Report: Chika the rapper shades Zonnique's baby on the airplane, Jackie Oh unfortunately dies post Mommy make-over surgery, and Chicago community upset that the government is set to pass funding of 50+mil to help migrants who are being dropped into their neighborhoods.   MESSage: Learn to be silent. Let your quiet mind listen and absorb. Kalilah talks about another entrepreneur in which she has distain for and keeps running into her. She wants to be professional, but she struggles with protecting her peace and not having this person compromise it. She also talks about a bad video shoot experience she had for a very big campaign that almost fell through due to bad service from the videographer.   This MESSage is brought to you by The TEE Class. Learn how to start, stabilize and scale your own t-shirt company. www.theteeclass.com

Kalilah shares about feeling stuck in her MESS. The company isn't doing well and she is contemplating if she should close or what are her options. She is holding on to her mental health and shares that one of her mentees have committed suicide due to the pressures of life. She wants to hold on to protecting her peace, so no matter what is for the next chapter of MESS, she knows she has to un-stuck her self and make a move; it is time to pivot. Today's MESSage: Fear is the glue that keeps you stuck, but faith is the solvent that sets you free.

Kalilah heads to Atlanta for the second annual Strength of a Woman festival and summit. She talks about the people she meets and how it reminded her of her own strength as a woman. She was inspired by the amazing and talented women in the room and she was honored to be amongst them. Kalilah recaps going to Preakness, an event in NYC to honor her Dad, and then her childhood friend's wedding. It has been a whirlwind of adventures going on in her world and this episode shares a glimpse of it.   Today's MESSage: She was powerful not because she wasn't scared but because she did it despite of the fear.    This MESSage is sponsored by the Misa Hylton Fashion Academy. A mentorship program that is dedicated to grooming the next wave of fashion creatives through their curated courses in business, fashion styling, fashion technology, personal shopping streetwear and much more. www.misahyltonfashionacademy.com 

Ashley is joined this week by actress/singer Kalilah Black as they chat about Kalilah starring in The Lion King on Broadway, her viral video, why she nearly quit her dream, and more!   Follow Kalilah!  Instagram - @kalilahblack YouTube - With Love, Kalilah “The Show of A Lifetime” - The Lion King on Broadway 25th Anniversary commercial (look out for Kalilah at the 2:08 minute mark!):   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLGKLXVsBdI    Thanks to our sponsors!  Audible - start your free 30-day trial membership: audibletrial.com/ashlemonade Amazon Music - start your free 30-day trial membership: getamazonmusic.com/ashlemonade   Stay Connected! Twitter/Instagram - @heyashlemonade Instagram - @sweetenedwithashlemonade    

Never give up because great things take time. Kalilah talks about her fertility journey. She once considered doing IVF and other fertility treatments and now that she is expecting her second child, she talks about the highs and lows of trying to find a partner or even finding a donor to conceive with. Kalilah was unsure where this journey would leave her but she is happy she took her time and allowed things to naturally fall into place. In today's MESS report, Kalilah talks about the divorce of Kim Zolciak Biermann and Kroy Biermann and the response from Real Housewives of New York's Bethany Frankel. She also talks briefly about migrants being displaced all over the country and lastly about Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon being fired. Today's Episode is Sponsored by MESS in a Bottle. Be on the look out for the BIG BLOW OUT MESS, Memorial Day Sale 50-80% OFF your MESS.

There is power in putting it out into the universe. Whatever you put out into the universe, you shall receive in return. Kalilah is back for a new season of “What a MESS” and there is a lot of catching up to do. In today's MESS report, Kalilah talks about former President Trump being found liable of sexual abuse, the win of LSU superstar Angel Reese, the death of Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, Ralph Yarl being shot because he went to the wrong house by an 85 yo white man, and a lot more MESS. In this episode, Kalilah unpacks the passing of her Grandmother in January and why she took this long hiatus from coming back to the podcast. She has an exciting announcement to share with her dedicated MESSengers. Kalilah is excited to share collaborations she recently launched with Luvvie Ajayi and with lead band member Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind and Fire. In addition, there's a lot of change happening at the MESS Shop. She is knocking down walls and converting the space into a multiuse space and in the process, she is also transitioning her business and her team. So as you can see, there's a lot of MESS still happening. She isn't sure if she is BACK BACK (to podcasting), but she is excited for this new season with MORE MESS! This episode is sponsored by The Strength of a Woman Summit in Atlanta, Georgia on May 13, 2023. Kalilah will be a panelist and is excited for a 4-day long summit of hip hop and entrepreneurship.

In today's MESS report, the police officer that killed Atatiana Jefferson was convicted and sentenced to 12 years and Bishop Lamar Whitehead was arrested for fraud, extortion and false statements. Relationship guru, Derrick Jaxn announced he is getting a divorce after allegations of him cheating (again) surfaced. Kalilah recaps her 2022 and is committed to having the best MESS ever in 2023. She explores what her year would look like as she cleans up her MESS in business and how having another baby would impact her year. She is prepared to shed her MESS by cleansing her space. She is starting by donating products to people in need in her Baltimore community with hopes that it will provide clarity and a refreshed outlook for a successful new year! 

In today's MESS report, Kalilah talks about a business mogul and entertainers MESSy relationship that spilled over onto Beyonce's internet and the Meg thee Stallion vs Tory Lanez shooting trail and how social media is reacting to all the MESS coming out.    Passion is the quickest to develop, and the quickest to fade, but commitment is the true metric to success. Kalilah talks about her commitment level to her business and things around her. She revisits her 12 Week Year, life goals and realize the reason she is so off kilter is because she has not identified what her focus should be and where her priorities lie. She is exploring her first conference and retreat in 2023 and looks forward to what MESS the new year has in store for her and her business.   Louise Gray = insta_grammiegray

MESS Report- Deion Saunders leaving HBCU Jackson State University to coach for a PWI in Colorado. Student loan relief sent out a letter stating 9 million student would have their loans forgiven, but it was an error. The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you're not going to stay where you are. Kalilah gives a recap of her 2022. She briefly runs down her accomplishments and places she has traveled for the year and she decides what things she is not bringing into the new year. She shares her commitment to the things she will continue to do in 2023, and how the year has impacted her next steps. She isn't totally sure what's next or where she is going, but she does know where she is not staying. 

This week, I sit down with public speaking coach, Kalilah Hudson to talk about the power of storytelling. We all have one hell of a story to tell, and Kalilah's is no different. Kalilah is the owner of K Hud Coaching and she helps women become better public speakers by providing them with the tools, methods, and support to speak confidently and authentically on stage and social media. Because women are more likely to be empathetic, humble, and purpose-driven she believes that an empowered woman with a strong voice and message can impact generations for the better. Her mission: To help purpose-driven women feel like they no longer have to navigate their speaking challenges alone. Here they have a safe place to share their ideas so they can achieve the confidence, authority, and visibility they've always wanted. Follow Kalilah on Tiktok, Facebook and Instagram at @Khudcoaching or visit her website at www.khudcoaching.com

Kalilah heads to Dubai for her friend's 40th birthday. She has to assess some negative energy coming her way. Beware of the people you allow in your space. They will either drain or replenish your energy. Though she had an adventurous time with her son and her good friend Asia, she quickly realizes how unnecessary attitudes can shift her energy. Nonetheless, going to the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, eating all of the amazing food and dressing in the traditional garb made the whole trip worth it.

Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. Kalilah updates Messengers on finally pulling the trigger and buying her new EV car. She is having a rough time balancing life as a CEO and questions if it's time for her to exit from this position in her company. It is the 5th year anniversary of the robbery and she reflects on how things have evolved and where she is in all her MESS.

Luxury must be comfortable, or else it is not luxury. Kalilah prepares for a trip to Dubai with her son. As the holiday approaches and Kalilah is trying to figure out her MESS for Black Friday, she bask in the luxury of being able to take her son on these luxurious trips around the world. She is happy with the memories she is creating and the comfort of where all her MESS continues to take her.

Kalilah has a big party to celebrate being on Revolt x Target Season 2 Bet on Black. Being challenged in life is inevitable, but being defeated is optional. Kalilah reflects how challenging the year has been, but recognizes, this is the ebbs and flows of being in business. Kalilah is working on getting her first investment property and though she isn't sure if she's getting into more MESS, she is committed to not be defeated by the obstacles ahead. 

If you set your goals ridiculously high and its a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success. Kalilah is excited to share she is on Season 2 of Revolt TV x Target show, BET on BLACK. It highlights 12 entrepreneurs who will compete for the grand price of $200,000! Listen as Kalilah recaps her journey of getting through the MESS to get to this amazing moment. 

Kalilah talks about some badass women. From going to San Francisco for “Lesbians who Tech”, connecting with Arlan Hamilton, Bozoma Saint John, Leanne Pittsford, and Brooke Baldwin were the highlight of her trip. To then flying back to Cancun for her first international speaking gig at Epic woman, she engaged with a badass woman pilot that through their interaction, metaphorically reminded her that she had stopped dreaming. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”

There is more to life than increasing its speed. Kalilah completes her third full marathon in the windy city, Chi-Town. Running 26.2 miles is extremely difficult. Kalilah talks about her travels and spending time with her childhood friend. Of course she runs into some MESS getting to the start point of the race, causing her to be flustered and frustrated; none-the-less, she finished. 

Patience is not simply the ability to wait- it's how we behave while we're waiting. Kalilah contemplates getting a new car and the price tag has her rethinking her MESS. She realizes that the math is not mathing. While she toggles between electric cars, she gets devastating news that her grandmother has suffered a stroke, causing her to stop and contemplate all her decisions. 

We should give to others what we intend to get. What enters into a circle will complete a full cycle and return to its origin in kind. Kalilah talks about her mental health and feeling isolated as people are not checking on her. She feels like the perception of her doing “well” on social media, hinders those closest to her from checking on her. She reminds the audience and listeners to “check on your strong friends”.

Kalilah Wright is a designer and graduate architect. She started her first business at 12 years old when she created a “cool club” at school and charged kids a membership fee of $0.35 a week. Of course, at the time she had no idea that she would venture into being a businesswoman and entrepreneur.Kalilah is the founder of T-Shirt company “Mess in a Bottle” which allows you to say what you want without ever having to say anything at all. Mess in a Bottle is an expressive brand, and it allows an individual to be outspoken and vocal by wearing their message.In this episode, Kalilah and I discuss how she turned T-Shirts into a multimillion dollar business. Timestamps[01:38] Why Kalilah makes up her bed every morning[04:52] How I connected with Kalilah[07:12] About Kalilah[09:37] Why T-Shirts?[13:22] How Kalilah started Mess in a Bottle [14:46] Giving back to the community[16:15] Start your own T-Shirt line[18:51] Kalilah's biggest entrepreneurial struggles[20:32] The most surprising thing Kalilah has learned about herself[21:29] Kalilah's top strategy for success [22:40] Why Kalilah wants to quit everyday [24:28] Where Kalilah thought she'd be at 38 years old[26:15] How does Kalilah Look On The Bright SideSupport for the Look On The Bright Side Podcast comes from: Jessie Monroe Nail Care:  Visit JessieMonroeNailCare.com and save 20% on your entire order (excluding bundles) with code BrightSide20Resources Mentioned in the episodeShow Notes (here)Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost. Connect With Me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | My PatreonTaming the Hustle... or Something of the SortsAn entertaining mix of financial advice, marketing/business tips, and a lot of humour.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Once you realize the power of your presence, you won't be just anywhere. Kalilah is being extremely selective on where she spends her time and with who. As she is submerged in the MESS of her day-to-day and preparing to run the Chicago Marathon in a couple days, she analyses the best places she should be to occupy her time. 

Learning how to be still, to really be still and let life happen, that stillness becomes a radiance. Kalilah is upset with herself because she wants to be still after her trip to Cancun revealed how much of a MESS things were. She is afforded a big opportunity that takes her to Atlanta to work for a week, missing her son's 9th birthday, but FOMO won't let her turn this job down. She is conflicted because she did not negotiate her terms for this project and at times she feels like she's compromising herself and her standards of what she requires. Everything ends up working out well in the end but Kalilah is still trying to find a moment to be still. 

Keep your face always towards the sunshine and shadows will fall behind you. Kalilah recaps the end of the summer and talks about her trip to Mexico, part of it a solo trip, and the other half a girls trip that was a big MESS. Overall, Kalilah used this time to allow the sun to rejuvenate and energize her as she prepares for all the MESS to come in the 4th quarter. 

Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Kalilah gives a wrap-up of Summer 2022, a lot of MESS happened. This episode, Kalilah talks about the unfortunate murder of a childhood friend's mom and severe injury to her son and how it impacted her summer. She talks about vending events and speaking events, Momentum, Essence Fest, and Invest Fest. Kalilah wraps the episode detailing her experience at Invest Fest with the folks from Earn Your Leisure Podcast in Atlanta. Her lessons, mishaps and meeting one of her favorite entertainer, Steve Harvey. Listen to how Kalilah upset the LGBTQIA+ community and how she got herself out of that MESS.

There is no real ending, just the place where you stop the story. Kalilah is excited to come back to her listeners for Season 6. Kalilah talks about the hardship she experienced over the last couple of months in business. This is the end of MESS as you know it. She is ready to explore who Kalilah is in her next chapter.    Nicole Walters- Chef Jeff- Kela- Fancy Fingerz- Black Ass Flea Market- Claire Sulmers- 

We have the pleasure of hearing from Kalilah Wright, owner of Mess In A Bottle, on this episode of the podcast.   Kalilah and I chat about what it truly feels like to build a multi-million dollar businesses and why you never reach the point where you feel like you have it figured out. We also get to celebrate the one year anniversary of Kalilah buying her first house for her son and herself.   Thank you for being here for this chat friend! Find Kalilah at MessInABottle.com and on Instagram @Messinabottle. Let me know that you listened by tagging me on Instagram @NicoleWalters. Talk to you there friend!   Send me a voice message at https://nicolewalters.com/message Find the show notes at: https://nicolewalters.com/episode312   Produced by Dear Media

We're doing things a little different this week! Today's guests on the She Did That. podcast are Tai Beauchamp of Brown Girl Jane + Morning Mindset with Tai and Kalilah Wright of Mess in a Bottle. This episode was recorded live from Renae's She Did That. Short Stories screening and panel discussion at the Beverly Center in Los Angeles. So many women believe that we have to do it all by ourselves and this couldn't be further from the truth.  Listen in as Renae, Tai, and Kalilah talk about how their communities keep them lifted in both their businesses and personal lives. Produced by Dear Media

In Ep 81, I had the chance to appear on #MoneyMovesJA with Kalilah Reynolds to speak about TikTok for business.   Show Info: TikTok is the easiest way to go viral. So why aren't businesses taking advantage of this opportunity?   Joining me now to discuss why Tik Tok is beneficial to your online marketing strategy, we have Online Business Strategist, Keron Rose.   Watch the Youtube Interview right here - TikTok For Business   Visit Keronrose.com to learn more about building your digital presence and monetizing. Visit Digipreneur.FM to stay up to date on the podcast.   Join the Flow Business Inknowvation Event from 10am AST - June 24 & July 1

One cannot plan for the unexpected but the best things happen unexpectedly. Kalilah talks about the departure of an integral employee. She examines how the company makes her feel and if she is happy in her MESS. She explores what her life would look like without MESS and how the unexpected loss of employees impact her emotional investment in MESS in a Bottle. Should she leave her MESS behind?

Kalilah talks about a racially driven incident that occurred when a customer attacked her on her personal social media page over a lost package. Privacy is power; privacy isn't negotiable and it's a human's right. Kalilah is upset about this customer invading her privacy and talks about how black-owned businesses continuously get the brunt of being scolded as “unprofessional” or “doing bad business”. 

The fear of missing out on things makes you miss out on everything. Kalilah talks about the life you want versus the life you have and if we are letting FOMO (fear of missing out) coerce us into making decisions we don't need to make. Does the fear of missing out brings us down paths we don't need to go down?

Kalilah recaps current events happening in the US. She talks about the Buffalo mass shooting, a racist act that happened in Tennessee with a black family and her son almost getting into a fight. These acts of violence and accessibility to guns are weighing heavy on Kalilah, causing anxiety. Maybe it's not always about trying to fix something, but maybe it's more about focusing on how you will live through it. 

Kalilah is going through a difficult time with personal and business challenges.  The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about.  Kalilah shares how her mental health has been tested this month and how she is working through all the MESS.

Founder Hustle is a podcast series hosted by Melissa Bradley that is by, for, and about New Majority entrepreneurs. New episodes on Tuesdays. Kalilah Wright, born in Jamaica W.I., migrated to the United States at the tender age of 4 and was raised in Brooklyn, NY. She is the Founder and CEO of expressive brand Mess in a Bottle. As an accomplished designer and trained architect, she used her Masters degree from Morgan State University and Bachelors of Arts from Penn State University to establish the brand in January 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland.  The Mess in a Bottle brand was established to evoke change, question Kalilah's audience and allow individuals wearing their messages to be vocal without saying anything at all. Each item is designed and printed at her Baltimore in-house studio space.  Founder Hustle is clear and centered on its mission to help emerging New Majority founders better understand the path ahead, be adequately prepared, and gain support on their journey. Melissa L. Bradley is Founder of 1863 Ventures, a business development program that accelerates New Majority entrepreneurs (i.e., individuals who have been historically marginalized) from high potential to high growth. An experienced founder, investor, and entrepreneur, Bradley is a Venture Partner at NextGen Ventures and Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Sidecar Social Finance, a social impact agency that provides impact investing advisory and capital services to individuals, institutions, and social enterprises. Bradley also serves as an advisor to Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women initiative, Milken Institute's DEI in Asset Management Executive Council, the New Voices Foundation, as well as the Halcyon Fund. Bradley was recently named to the Forbes 50 over 50 who are changing the world. She is the former Co-Chair of the National Advisory Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and was named one of The Most Entrepreneurial Women Investors in 2018. Credits: Founder Hustle is produced by Kinetic Energy Entertainment.  Associate Producer is Misa Dayson.  The show was edited and mixed by Ann Kane.  Social media producer is Misako Envela.  Our intro theme, Vuelta al Sol, is by Tomás Novoa.  Credit theme is Glide, by Columbia Nights, and the outro is Ratata by Curtis Cole. 

The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. Kalilah is focused on reinventing herself. As the pandemic dies down and we shift into new MESS, the structure of her business and personal goals yearn for change. Employees are resigning from the business, forcing Kalilah to restructure and come up with a new plan. 

Kalilah recounts the MESS she has made with taxes and warns other entrepreneurs. Doing well with money has little to do with how smart you are, but a lot to do with how you behave. As tax season approaches, are you making the best financial decisions for yourself and your business? 

If you never heal from what hurt you, you'll bleed on people who didn't cut you. Kalilah recaps the 2022 Oscars MESS-hap with Chris Rock and Will Smith having a physical altercation. We assess what could have caused Will Smith to react this way and the impact of his actions. Was this the best way to deal with his MESS?

There is no passion to be found in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. Kalilah reassess her life and questions if the things she is putting effort into, worth her energy. She finds herself “nesting” and preparing for the birth of something new. 

Kalilah recaps her 38th surprise not surprise birthday party and the funeral of her slain uncle, Uken Cummings. She brings listeners in on her intimate moments with friends and family as she celebrates life and the coming together of her family to mourn the dead. Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.

Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. Kalilah talks about her journey with employees and other relationships that have come to an end and how she is handling the separation. She questions herself about navigating business and friendship.

This is such a great episode! Today we are meeting Kalilah Hudson who is an advocate and agent for change, creating workshops on various topics that have included saving families' homes during the 2008 financial crisis, personal finance, healthcare, and parent engagement in the public school system over the past two decades.We had such a great chat with Kalilah regarding so many deep business topics! She speaks about many Boss It Club episodes, which I invite you to check out and listen to as well for more great business tips and strategies! Here's a little more about Kalilah:Kalilah's company, K. Hud Coaching, uses her expertise as a Certified Life Coach to help new female coaches struggling with public speaking show up authentically so they can transform the lives of their clients. Kalilah is passionate about forming a coalition of confident women that will use their feminine power to nurture the clients they serve.If you want to connect with Kalilah you can follow her on Instagram @k.hudcoaching. Remember to subscribe or hit follow so you never miss an episode! You Got This!XO,SophiaA Team Dklutr Production

Kalilah from What A Mess podcast and Tarrin from The Miseducation of the People podcast join forces for a special mental health awareness week live podcast at Morgan State University! Watch the full video and ask questions in the comments here: https://youtu.be/u1LwhTKrsmY Powered by the Real Talk Session Series, LLC., MESS in a Bottle, the Brothers of Alpha Nu Omega, Inc. Alpha Chapter, the Office of Student Life & Development, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Metropolitan Baltimore