Podcast appearances and mentions of shakira brown

In this episode, we have an in-depth discussion with Shakira Brown. She's an award-winning communicator and former network television broadcast journalist. Shakira was been a go-to resource for TASBO, most recently leading sessions for TASBO instructors. She's slated to present two breakout learning sessions at the 2022 TASBO Engage Conference in Grapevine. TASBO's Tom Greer and Becky Bunte co-host this conversation, ranging from crucial conversation tactics to employee retention .

Mindful Leadership Communications to Support a Sustainable, Diverse & Inclusive Environment with Shakira Brown. ShakiraBrown.com. Shakira discusses how differences in ethnicity and culture – including gender and generation – are manifested in your everyday communication with colleagues and other stakeholders.

A Talk of Success with hist Jackeline Mejias-Fuertes and brought to you by the MOSBDC. Guest: Shakira Brown, Branding and Business Communication Strategist, Natl Professional Speaker, Podcast Host/small business expert.

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer invites back transitional life strategist Randi Levin for another inspiring mindset conversation. Levin is a nationally recognized transitional life strategist, author, keynote, and reinvention influencer and founder & CEO, Randi Levin Coaching. Her core belief is that we each have the choice and the power to carve out and curate our own legacy based on embracing and understanding our ongoing evolution. Leading with today is the #1 most powerful tool you have for successfully and mindfully managing your life! This simple mindset tweak shifts your outlook, defines your energy, and impacts your ability to curate the happiness, success, and legacy you seek in business and in life. Levin says, “Anyone can mindfully use TODAY as a catalyst to balancing and rebalancing their life and connect to what you want and take some action on how to live the life you’ve always wanted.” In this episode you will be inspired to look at your life in order to make the right choice to carve out exactly what you want your legacy to be in real time. Plus, learn how you can gain even more insight from Randi during Growth & Success Con 2018 FREE Small Business Online Conference September 17-18, 2018. REGISTER FREE: https://growthsuccesscon.eventnut.com/   Work The Small Biz Whisperer to Improve Your Business! Need to clarify your message or personal brand? Sign-Up for Private Brand Coaching with Shakira M. Brown The Small Biz Whisperer: https://www.pradviser.net/private-brand-coaching Learn more about how to hire Shakira to help you with your business or to speak at your next event: http://shakirabrown.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper   Show Notes Connect with Randi Levin http://randilevincoaching.com  Email her at randi@randilevincoaching.com  Connect with Randi on Social Twitter https://twitter.com/randilevincoach    Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher   

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer goes in depth with the “star” one of American Idol’s most infamous auditions. Hung took a leap of faith and stood on line for hours to sing his favorite song “She Bangs” in front of the judges for a chance to make it to Hollywood. He didn’t have the pipes to be invited for the big stage, but his bold and comical audition catapulted him to stardom in a different way. Hung, who famously said he had no regrets and tried his best after being panned by snarky Simon Cowell, ultimately turned sour lemons into lemonade. He became and international sensation getting paid to perform in his personal style of singing. He rode the typical 15 minutes of fame wave for FOUR years, but when the calls stopped coming in his star faded. Today, Hung is on a path to reinvention and he joined me on the Moment Masters Show with update and advice for anyone who has trouble taking risks. In Hung’s words, “If you keep believing in yourself you can become unique, you can become one of a kind and make the impact you are always looking for.” Listen to this entertaining and inspiring Moment Masters Show interview with William Hung for a new way of thinking about Hung and perhaps even yourself. Listen to this episode to be inspired to make the changes necessary to become a Functional Entrepreneurtm to grow the business YOU really want.   Attn: Small Business Owners! Register Free for Growth & Success Con 2018 Virtual Conference. Register Now: http://growthsuccesscon.com    Need to clarify your message or personal brand? Sign-Up for a free consultation for a limited time https://calendly.com/shakira/30-minute-2018-branding-chat Learn more about how to hire Shakira to help you with your business or to speak at your next event: http://shakirabrown.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher   SHOW NOTES: Check out William Hung's website at http://www.willhung.com/ Email him: william@willhung.net Follow Him on Social:  FB: https://www.facebook.com/wh532/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wh53 Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLQ9CY0bOg4uF3uQmYy-mlg   Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - email podcast@momentmasters.com 

In this special “Fortune Cookie” episode of the Moment Masters Show Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer tackles the prickly subject of small business owners owning up to their constant dysfunction. The theme of the episode is based on a fortune message she discovered in her fortune cookie stating, “Not to alter one’s faults is to be a faulty indeed.” The Small Biz Whisperers fortune cookie conjured up thoughts about why many small businesses fail and how often the failure of entrepreneurs to right their faults block their success. Shakira shares three stories of small business owners so stuck in their faulty ways that it prevents them from getting the results that they truly desire and desperately need to stay afloat. During the episode she unpacks how many business owners make the unofficial definition of insanity said to be “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result” all too true. This episode clearly highlights how small business leaders struggle because they are ineffective at getting out of their own way and as a result lose an incredible amount of money, profit and opportunity which sometimes leads the businesses to close for good. Most importantly, in this episode small business owners LIKE YOU will be able to see how failing to implement a strategy around any aspect of your business will never yield the results you want. Shakira Brown, The Small Biz Whisperer tells it like it is, “If you feel like you can do everything you’re wrong. If you feel like you will survive the first three years of your business by doing everything yourself to save money you’re wrong. Everybody needs to invest in their business and hire people who are great at what THEY do. Find a budget to do it.” Listen to this episode to be inspired to make the changes necessary to become a Functional Entrepreneurtm to grow the business YOU really want.   Attn: Small Business Owners! Register Free for Growth & Success Con 2018 Virtual Conference. Claim your spot now:                               http://growthsuccesscon.com    Need to clarify your message or personal brand? Sign-Up for a free consultation for a limited time https://calendly.com/shakira/30-minute-2018-branding-chat Learn more about how to hire Shakira to help you with your business or to speak at your next event: http://shakirabrown.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - email podcast@momentmasters.com   

Marketing mentality. Ryan Foland speaks with Shakira Brown, an expert in PR and branding. the CEO of SMB Strategic Media, a public relations, branding and website consultancy group that create cutting edge marketing strategies for small businesses. She teaches techniques on how to get yourself in front of the right people to build your business. In this energetic talk, Ryan and Shakira talk about what professional speakers can do to get more bookings. From setting your mentality to marketing, this podcast outlines how to find the events that will help you add to your bottom line. Listen to this podcast to find out: - How to be your own PR agent, and use your inner tenacity to get more speaking opportunities. - Why content and branding are the two most important factors in getting more bookings. - Why storytelling is an essential part of presenting, and how to weave stories in to make your message stick. - The surefire way to get more clients (Spoiler: Get very clear on exactly how you can help them.) - Why you need to be able to adapt your niche message and topics to suit the needs conference.

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer is on location at the Future of Storytelling Festival (FoST FEST), which took place October 6-8 2017 at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Staten Island, NY. In it’s debut year, FoST FEST launched as the world’s first immersive storytelling expo open to the public. FoST FEST celebrates the changing nature of the audience from passive consumers of media to active participants in our stories. It featured a broad range of interactive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and participatory activities including immersive theatre and live action role playing games.  The Small Biz Whisperer interviewed many of the content creators and captured sound from talks and experiences through the festival including:  Academy Award-Winning Director, Producer, Writer Steven Soderbergh shares insights about his HBO user interactive project “Mosaic.” Alexander Mejia , CEO human interact provides an overview of his company and hes VR/AI game “Starship Commander.”  Hooke Audio Founder Anthony Mattana ttalks about his latest invention 3D sound device the Hooke Verse  Ryan Moss – Storytelling and Brand Strategy, Cortana Microsoft Jocelyn Scheirer (producer), Ken Perlin (executive producer) and Kris Layng (Production Designer) creators of Holojam in Wonderland UNLTD CO-Founder and CEO John Hamilton producer of “Suite 1742” Tessa Ratuszynska, multimedia artist involved with the creation of the two person, VR experience about intimacy called “In My Shoes.”  Andrew Peters, Creative Director - The Brand Experience  This is a jammed pack super-sized edition of the Moment Masters Show and by the end of it you will have learned great details about how technology will continue revolutionize how you tell your business story.  Need to clarify your message or personal brand? Sign-Up for a free consultation for a limited time -https://calendly.com/shakira/30-minute-2018-branding-chat Learn more about how to hire Shakira to help you with your business or to speak at your next event: http://shakirabrown.com Click here to check out Shakira's Hot List of Business Productivity tools and resources  Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    Show Notes   Mosaic – Official Site: http://www.watchmosaic.com Check out the trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km_u51OE3VA  Starship Commander – Visit Human-interact.com the trailer and sign up for updates. Follow Alexander Mejia on Twitter @alexander_mejia   Hooke Audio - Check them out on all major social via @HookeAudio Learn more and buy one at https://hookeaudio.com Microsoft – Learn more about the future of artificial intelligence visit Microsoft.ai and learn more about Hololens mixed reality technology at Microsoft.com/hololens    Holojam in Wonderland - Find out more info email the team at: Holojamwonderland@gmail.com. Check out the VR experience info -- http://frl.nyu.edu/wonderland/  (pictured - Kris Layng - creative director)   In My Shoes --- JaneGauntlett.com/in-my-shoes-intimacy  UNLTD - Suite 1742 (John Lennon & Yoko Ono Virtual Bed-in-for-Peace Experience) – Check out the trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hKl-_iIthc&feature=youtu.be Notes and Keys - Learn more http://www.columbia.edu/cu/notesandkeys/   Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - email podcast@momentmasters.com     

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer speaks with transitional life strategist Randi Levin. Randi Levin is a nationally recognized transitional life strategist, author, keynote, and reinvention influencer and founder & CEO, Randi Levin Coaching. Her core belief is that we each have the choice and the power to carve out and curate our own legacy based on embracing and understanding our ongoing evolution. Utilizing a “what’s next mindset,” Levin applies her Signature GPS Coaching System incorporating growth, purpose, and success to empower women to pivot and refresh their lives; becoming a legend in them. Levin says it’s important to stop listening to other people’s limiting beliefs and at some point” listen to our heart and mind and take some action on how we want to show up.” Levin shares her insights on how anyone can FEAR LESS by focusing on what you really want and to have an understanding of how you are going to get there. Levin encourages envisioning where you want to be vs. spending time fearing what happens when you get there. In this episode you will learn how to avoid fear of success and how to take bigger actions to achieve what you want. We had a powerful conversation, plus Levin generously provides some free downloads for you further your capability of fearing less. Show Notes Need to clarify your message or personal brand? Sign-Up for Private Brand Coaching for Your Small Business with Shakira M. Brown The Small Biz Whisperer Learn more about how to hire Shakira to help you with your business or to speak at your next event: http://shakirabrown.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    Connect with Randi Levin http://randilevincoaching.com  Don't forget to download your free audio of her fear workshop http://randilevincoaching.com/download-free-audio/ Go to her home page to check out the Reinvention Summit collection workshops available for $79. Check out those audios available to help pivot and change your life.   Have questions for her? Email her at randi@randilevincoaching.com      Connect with Randi on Social Twitter https://twitter.com/randilevincoach Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RandiLevinCoaching LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/randiclevin/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9GYtxz1RRqAl5g39kuXJ-Q   Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - email podcast@momentmasters.com     

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer speaks with life hacker entrepreneur and accidental author Roy Huff. Roy has an inspiring story. After graduating high school a year early, he moved to Hawaii at the age of seventeen with only $100 in his pocket to start a new life to escape the cycle of poverty in his family. He has since become a very successful author and has earned five degrees in four different disciplines spanning liberal arts, history, education, and geoscience. He has worked on projects such as NASA's GOES-R Proving Ground and has co-authored peer-reviewed research, which has graced the cover of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS). Roy is no stranger to the rewards of hardwork and knows that it is a means to an end,"A person could buy into their own hype and think that the reason they have done well up to a certain point is because they are intelligent, have good genes or whatever. But the simple truth is it comes down to deliberate practice and the amount of effort they can put in to doing something." Today, Roy is committed to promoting education, applied science, individuality, creativity, and above all, hope. He grew up on the East Coast, but has lived in Hawaii for more than half his life where he currently resides and creates new worlds with the stroke of his pen. Listen to this episode to learn a bit about his journey and also hear about what’s in his self-help book, Think Smart, Not Hard, which shares some of the strategies he has learned to achieve success and happiness. Be inspired by Roy's story of perseverance and ingenuity to break free of any personal roadblocks you may be facing. Show Notes Need to clarify your message or personal brand? Sign-Up for Private Brand Coaching for Your Small Business with Shakira M. Brown The Small Biz Whisperer Learn more about how to hire Shakira to help you with your business: http://shakirabrown.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    Buy Roy’s Books Think Smart Not Hard: 52 Key Principles to Success and Happiness by Roy Huff Everville Box of Set of 3 - by Roy Huff   Other Books Roy Mentioned The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber - if you have not read this book, well you need to now  (via Amazon.com) Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell  Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Start with Why by Simon Sinek Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim Ferriss   Connect with Roy Links: Website http://royhuff.net Instragram @owensageblog Twitter @evervillefans Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Roy-Huff-214605332007995/  Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/evervillefans ;    Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - email podcast@momentmasters.com   

The official Moment Masters One Year Anniversary episode! Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer shares interviews with celebrities and business gurus that she gathered in May 2017 while attending the Entrepreneur’s Summit in Houston hosted by Black Enterprise (BE) magazine. Shakira was there as an BE contributor and a member of invited press. Shakira brings you some of the top speakers from this annual event which was jammed packed with star power, enlightening panels, and multiple breakout sessions that empowered attendees with the tools and knowledge to take their businesses to the next level. In this episode you will hear from: Brandon Andrews (@brandontalks), Senior Consultant with Value Partnerships who works on Casting for Shark Tank and Steve Harvey’s Funderdome. Hear my interview with Brandon to for a few tips on how to prepare to be on business competition shows.  Melinda Emerson a.k.a. The Small Biz Lady (@SmallBizLady) who shared “A good idea is still a good idea three weeks from now, you need to do some research to see if there is a market for your idea.” Lisa Ascolese a.k.a. The Inventress (@LisaAscolese) who shared when it comes to taking your invention to market that “It is very important to have access to capital because as you know NOTHING is for free” Ramon Ray (@ramonray)  Entrepreneur , journalist and founder of Smart Hustle magazine shares that one key component to personal branding that is good for any business is happiness “Too many people do not exude with happiness” This episode also includes excerpts from Ray’s BE Summit presentation on personal branding that you definitely don’t want to miss. Plus, listen to the end for a BONUS interview with a well-known celebrity entrepreneur who is also a FIVE-time Grammy award winning songtress that you don’t want to miss. Whether you are running a business now or planning to this episode has solid advice that you can follow at any stage.   Show Notes Need to clarify your message or personal brand? Sign-Up for Private Brand Coaching for Your Small Business with Shakira M. Brown The Small Biz Whisperer Check out this Websites: http://njprexpert.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    Connect with Moment Masters Show Guests: Ramon Ray Bio - http://www.ramonray.com/about-ramon  Smart Hustle Magazine www.smarthustle.com and www.smarthustlecommunity.com YourSizzleVideo.com – 60-90 second video production for small business blogs for only $149 – Check it out! Twitter @RamonRay  ------- Lisa Ascolese – The Inventress Bio - https://www.aowie.com/about-aowie  Check out her website at www.Inventingatoz.com  ------- Melinda Emerson Bio -  http://succeedasyourownboss.com/about/  SmallBizlady.com – Check out her blog! Twitter and Facebook @smallbizlady  Check out Melinda's books -  Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months: A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business that Works Are You Ready to Become Your Own Boss? by Emerson, Melinda F. (January 31, 2011)  Brandon Andrews Bio - http://valuespartnerships.com/brandon-andrews/ Twitter @brandontalk    Yolanda Adams http://yolandaadamslive.com/v2/ http://www.yolandaadamscoffee.com/   Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - email podcast@momentmasters.com 

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer is joined by legendary fitness entrepreneur Bedros Keuilian who went from starting as self-described clueless entrepreneur and evolved into a kick ass CEO who turned his small personal training business into a multi-million dollar enterprise. Now Bedros advises and consults with entrepreneurs from all industries to share his insights and strategies for six and seven figure success. Through his workshops and speaking engagements, Bedros trains eager business leaders how to master the art of what he calls, “Getting Shit Done.” Bedros is a high performance business consultant and the founder CEO of the fastest growing fitness franchise; Fit Body Boot Camp. He's known as the hidden genius that entrepreneurs and New York Times Best Selling authors turn to when they want to sell more of their products, services, books and high level coaching and consulting programs.  Bedros is best known for his ability to help his clients quickly establish expert and authority positioning so they can become the industry recognized leaders in their field. He's famous for helping 24 of his clients go from being in debt to growing 7 figure generating empires, and helping thousands more turn their passion into multiple six figure businesses.  You will learn about his early beginnings as a child immigrant from communist Soviet Union to his brilliant success in leveraging his “Immigrant Edge.” Wanna learn how to really get shit done? Listen to this episode. Show Notes Sign-Up for Private Brand Coaching for Your Small Business with The Small Biz Whisperer Check out this Websites: http://njprexpert.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    Interview Notes for Bedros K. : Check out Bedros on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/FitnessMarketing/ Learn more about his strategies -  http://bedroskeuilian.com/, http://7figuremastermind.com/ and http://renegadefitnessmarketing.com/ Check out his fitness products - http://www.keuilian.com/   Buy the Books Bedros Mentioned on the Show: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber - if you have not read this book, well you need to now  (via Amazon.com) The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day And Control Your Life  (via Amazon.com)   Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - email podcast@momentmasters.com   

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer talks it up with Melissa Forziat founder of Melissa Forziat Events, an event and marketing consulting firm based in Seattle, Washington which works with small business owners and nonprofits to develop impactful events and strategic marketing plans. Demonstrating a keen openness, Melissa shares her personal story on how her early aspirations as an athlete stalled but led her into career in event planning for the Olympic Winter Games, Rugby World Cup, and US Olympic Committee. Credibility has been at the heart of growing her personal brand and she shares how anyone can leverage trust to establish a position in your marketplace. “Building credibility is critical all along the way, and on two sides: if we don’t believe we’re credible, nobody else will,” said Forziat. “It’s something that’s been part of my story the entire way.”  Melissa is also the author of the eBook, Small Business Marketing on a Budget available at MelissaForziatEvents.com. Shakira and Melissa have an amazing conversation that extends to how their networking strategies shaped their careers and how every small business owners can leverage their own ingenuity to grow their enterprises without spending a fortune. Check out this Websites: http://njprexpert.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    Show Notes: Melissa Forziat Events - http://melissaforziatevents.com/ Download Melissa's free eBook - Small Business Marketing on a Budget  Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - email podcast@momentmasters.com 

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer gets the low down on what it’s like to launch three seven figure business from Michael Kawula, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Social Quant, which has been labeled a top ranked Twitter tool by HubSpot, that helps Twitter users find the most relevant followers on Twitter that will interact with their business. Kawula shares amazing insights on how he invested in marketing early on for one of his businesses and ran out of cash and turned to a clever guerilla marketing tactic which set up the business for rapid growth. He also shares three amazing strategies to grow your small business by engaging on Twitter. Plus, find out why Mike’s entrepreneurial journey began just about 24 hours prior to the September 11, 2001 attacks on The World Trade Center and how far he has come since his first entrepreneurial venture. Check out this Websites: http://njprexpert.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher  SHOW NOTES: Try out Social Quant for Free (you will love it) for 14 Days no credit card required CLICK HERE As Heard on the Show: Enter to Win $40K in Digital Marketing Prizes http://sqbizboost.socialquant.net/ (Contest Eligibility March 25, 2017-April 25, 2017) Have questions for Mike? Hit him up on Twitter:@MikeKawula Look out for Mike's Book "Self Employed Now WTF" - get the book for free by signing up for the challenge!     Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - emailpodcast@momentmasters.com 

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer talks website visual identity with Cindy Rodriguez, owner of Stylish Ink web design firm. She is passionate about entrepreneurs putting their best foot forward and shares her insights with guests as the host of The Fierce Entrepreneur, a business podcast to inspire and empower women entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs. In this interview, Cindy shares importance of having a cohesive online presence as well as some really great tips on how to get well branded look for less by leveraging resources available. It’s a great chat with Cindy and you will pick up some lovely nuggets of info by listening to this episode.  Check out this Websites: http://njprexpert.com Follow Me on Twitter: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    SHOW NOTES: Check out Cindy's Website at www.stylishinkweb Download the check list mentioned in the show http://stylishink.com/momentmasters Have a custom product to sell online? Also check out this new ecommerce offering mentioned by Cindy - check it out at Artistry.io  Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - emailpodcast@momentmasters.com   

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer once again sits down with Jason Dukes, business success coach and founder of Captain’s Chair Coaching. He is a regular contributor to BlackEnterprise.com and leads a monthly Meet-Up networking consortium in New Jersey titled, “Vision Filled North Jersey – Entrepreneurs and Visionaries.” Jason is at the forefront of helping business leaders in a myriad of industries and stages of development move their businesses forward by getting beyond their own excuses to deliver results. In this interview, Jason shares the importance at taking a look at how you think by explaining why it is important to push pass personal roadblocks and starting to have the BIG CONVERSATION with yourself. Learn what he means and why you should be doing it every day – yes, every day. Check out these Websites: http://growthsuccesscon.com and http://pradviser.net  Follow Me: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    SHOW NOTES: Reach out to Jason Dukes - www.captains-chair.com, Twitter @BeYourCaptain and Facebook- BeYourCaptain Be a guest on Moment Masters Show - email podcast@momentmasters.com 

In this episode Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer gets down to the basics of marketing with Sarah Matista Marketing Communications Manager for VistaPrint Digital. Over the past 10 years, Sarah has had the opportunity to communicate on behalf of companies large and small in various industries and now leads brand messaging and content marketing for VistaPrint’s digital services division. Sarah also spends much of her time interacting with small business owners about what will help them reach their intended audiences more successfully. Sarah shares her insights on how to cut through the clutter of small business marketing and to just keep it simple. Details on the importance of high quality website and branding pepper the conversation. Hear Sarah’s tips and advice on how to move your marketing forward.   Check out these Websites: http://pradviser.net  Follow Me: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    Show Notes: Learn more about VistaPrint Digital Services at vistaprint.com/digital  Follow Sarah Matista on Twitter @SarahMatista   

Shakira Brown is the founder of SMB Strategic Media and a Jersey girl that likes to travel and loves warm climates. In this episode, she shares her story of how her career progressed to the point where she was promoted to the Director of Marketing and Communication of a billion dollar company. She explains her triumphs and hardships throughout the journey of navigating the corporate world, and what motivated her to become an entrepreneur and start her own business. She also shares valuable advice and tips she has learned throughout her career from the influencers and gurus she follows that have motivated her to become the successful entrepreneur that she is today. You’ll find links to everything we discussed in this episode at

In this episode The Small Biz Whisperer aka Shakira Brown helps demystify the self- publishing book hustle with the help of business expert and author Freda Thomas. One of the pieces of advice she shares with entrepreneurs is that your expertise is one of your most valuable assets. Thought leadership – sharing your expertise as a leader in your field- is an ideal way to position yourself as an expert in the marketplace. Joining me on the show to help shed light on how to self-publish your first book is Freda Thomas, CEO of Freda Thomas Consulting. She’s a serial entrepreneur, holds an MBA from Baruch College in New York City and has 20 plus years of experience as a business coach/advisor. She is also the author of These Entrepreneurs NYC and Starting Your Own Business available at her website at consultflt.com. Listen to this episode to learn what you need to easily and effectively embark on publishing your own book to brand yourself as an expert in your field to get more leads and prospects. Check out these Websites: http://growthsuccesscon.com, http://smallbizwhisperer.com and http://pradviser.net  Follow Me: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher    LEARN EVEN MORE: For even more small business mastery tips attend Growth & Success Con 2017,where you can meet and learn from Shakira in-person along with 20 other business gurus will share their expert advice to run more profitable business to 100 entrepreneurs like you. It takes place March 21, 2017 for more details visit, http://growthsuccesscon.com for agenda details and location.   Show Notes: Freda mention many different resources during this episode here are some of them: Self Publishing ResourcesRecord Content for your book at FreeConferenceCallHD.com Upload Audio for Transcription - https://transcribe.wreally.com/login On-Demand Book Printing –www.printpapa.com  On-Demand Book Printing – Lulu.com Contact Freda Thomas at 718-938-2164, or info@consultflt.com For more of Freda Thomas’ Self-Publishing Tips Check out: “ 10 Easy Steps to Self Publishing” https://momentmasters.podbean.com/mf/web/f5cyaa/Easy_Steps_to-Self-Publishing-FredaThomas-Consuslting.pdf    

In this episode, Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer offers up some essential communications advice for small business owners who want to "Master the Moment" when that email, text, phone call or your doorbell rings putting an opportunity right out in front of you – so that all you have to do is grab it.  But what happens when you create a process that actually is an inconvenience to the very individuals you desire to do business with?  Listen to this episode to hear how one business has created a roadblock to an easy opportunity and see if you can recognize any similarities to your business.  LEARN EVEN MORE: For even more small business mastery tips attend Growth & Success Con 2017, where you can meet and learn from Shakira in-person along with 20 other business gurus will share their expert advice to run more profitable business to 100 entrepreneurs like you. It takes place March 21, 2017 for more details visit, http://growthsuccesscon.com for agenda details and location. My Websites: http://growthsuccesscon.com, http://smallbizwhisperer.com and http://pradviser.net  Follow Me: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher

In this episode, Shakira Brown a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer provides some tough love advice as she shares real life examples on negative encounters with small business owners who simply as the episode title says - suck. You might be surprised by some of the things she shares and it also may cause you to do some soul searching about your own business. Listen to this episode to make sure you are positioning your business for success (not sucking) so that you are poised to master the moment.  LEARN EVEN MORE: For even more small business mastery tips attend Growth & Success Con 2017, where you can meet and learn from Shakira in-person along with 20 other business gurus will share their expert advice to run more profitable business to 100 entrepreneurs like you. It takes place March 21, 2017 for more details visit, http://growthsuccesscon.com for agenda details and location. Show Notes: Open Library - Free e-books (no library card needed) http://openlibrary.org  Open Drive - Access with local library card http://opendrive.com  Podcast - AMA Edgewise - lots of good leadership advice (search on iTunes) My Websites: http://growthsuccesscon.com, http://smallbizwhisperer.com and http://pradviser.net  Follow Me: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher

In this episode, you will hear how several business rely on blind faith to keep their operations afloat. As you could imagine this is not good for the longevity of any business. Shakira Brown, a.k.a The Small Biz Whisperer shares three really bad and scary consumer experiences that she encountered in under one hour in two different towns. Even if you do not operate a retail service business you can learn a thing or two or at least the stories will give you food for thought when it comes to employee matters. These stories all relate to mastering the moment of when consumers are ready to buy, so don't miss this episode. If you like it be sure to share your review in iTunes! Listen to this podcast to hear the strategies you need to get out of your own way and to move your business forward. For even more tips attend Growth & Success Con 2017, where you can meet Shakira in person along with 20 other business gurus will share their expert advice to run more profitable business to 100 entrepreneurs like you. It takes place March 21, 2017 for more details visit, http://growthsuccesscon.com for agenda details and location. Websites: http://smallbizwhisperer.com, http://growthsuccesscon.com  and http://pradviser.net  Follow Me: @SmallBizWhisper Subscribe to this Podcast in iTunes (please leave a review if you like what you hear!) Subscribe to this Podcast in Google Play  Subscribe to this Podcast in Stitcher

Shakira Brown-Petit is a middle school science teacher from the Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy. She traveled to a remote Antarctic field camp called Offshore New Harbor to work as an educator doing webcasts and video conferences with students back in the U.S.