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On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta interviews award-winning actress April Parker-Jones. Currently starring on Tyler Perry’s television drama If Loving You is Wrong on OWN, April discusses her rise to success and the importance of having big dreams in order to personally evolve into a better version of yourself. Be sure to catch the full audio to hear this great conversation!   April’s fascinating journey into theatre From a young age, April has always been drawn to the stage. After participating in theatre throughout elementary and secondary school, she eventually changed her major to theatre in college after the prompting of a caring professor. A move to New York was quickly followed with a cross-country journey to Los Angeles and she never lost sight of the ultimate end goal. Her willingness to evolve and grow resulted in many positions of her dreams. You don’t want to miss the rest of her compelling story on this episode of Happy Black Woman. The importance of taking a leap of faith into the unknown Without a willingness to adapt, April never would have attained the level of success that she now has. Her fears weren’t enough to stop her from pursuing her dreams and she exclaims that “I’m so glad I was that crazy 19-year-old.” Rosetta and April talk about the critical need to evolve out of your past self and more engaging topics on this fantastic episode of Happy Black Woman. If you need encouragement on how to pursue your own aspirations, be sure to listen to the full episode. April’s thoughts on her life now as an actor, wife, and mother When Rosetta asks April about her thoughts on her life today, April is adamant about the importance of taking even bigger steps towards personal evolution. She explains that acting can be a fickle career and how she is learning about financing, real estate, and more to ensure she is cultivating other ways to bring in revenue for her family. To hear more about opening up your field of exploration and to discover the importance of enjoying the present moments, be sure to give this episode your full attention. Advice on staying true to yourself in the midst of distraction There are countless ways industries and careers will try to hijack your path to personal growth. April simply made a decision to embrace the person that she truly is and never deviate from that path. She is dedicated to surrounding herself with people who actually matter and using those positive influences to combat any negative feedback she may receive. You can hear more about April’s key words of wisdom, what continually inspires her, and her latest projects by listening to this stellar episode of Happy Black Woman with Rosetta Thurman.   Outline of this great episode [0:29] Introduction of this episode’s guest, April Parker-Jones [3:15] April’s journey into theatre [7:55] Importance of taking a leap of faith into the unknown [9:45] Rosetta asks about April’s life now as an actor, wife, and mother [15:00] April offers her insights, tips, and advice for staying true to yourself [20:27] Growing and evolving into new life paths [24:06] April’s exciting new projects Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Connect with April on Twitter Connect with April on Facebook If Loving You is Wrong - OWN network Tuesdays at 9/8c. The Last Ship on TNT - April’s new role coming soon in 2018 About APRIL PARKER-JONES April Parker-Jones currently stars as ‘Natalie,’ a single mother and fast-food restaurant manager on Tyler Perry’s television drama If Loving You is Wrong on OWN. A native of Durham, North Carolina, April Parker-Jones began acting at the young age of five. She knew instantly with her first performance of The Tortoise and The Hare that the stage is where she belonged. The thrill she received from being able to lose herself in a character was a freedom that she longed to live as often as she could. Parker-Jones studied theatre at N.C. Central University before moving to New York City in pursuit of a professional acting career. While in New York, she was cast in many productions at The Billie Holiday Theatre such as Spirit North, Fool’s Gold starring award-winning actress Yaa Asantewa and Mercedes starring Karen Pittman. Additionally, April Parker-Jones originated the role of Christina in the Off-Broadway World Premiere of Plenty of Time at Primary Stages in New York. For her portrayal, she earned two Audelco Award Theatre nominations for Best Actress starring alongside Jay Jones, her now husband of nine years. Plenty of Time was directed by Jackie Alexander and told the story of a teenage love affair that spanned for 35 years. Upon her arrival to Los Angeles, she was cast in stage productions of A New Beginning at Chosen Ministries written and directed by A.J. Golden and A Yankee Trader written by Kato McNickle, directed by Ian Vogt and produced by the Virtual Theatre Project and tells of a family divided during the Great Hurricane of 1938. In 2016, April was nominated for a NAACP Theatre Award for her portrayal of Genie Ann Parker in the stage production of Love Soul Deep written and directed by Patricia Cuffie-Jones. Her theatre work has paved her way to numerous and exciting recurring roles on ABC’s How to Get Away with Murder, Lifetime’s Devious Maids, Freeform’s The Fosters and the CBS series Jericho. Other television credits include guest star roles on CSI: Miami, ER, LOST, NCIS, Lie to Me, NCIS: Los Angeles, Prime Suspect, The Chicago Code, Scandal, and several others. Film credits include Spider-Man 3, Have a Little Faith, and Heaven.

Brigitte Barrow is committed to helping youth prepare for their future because she has walked a very difficult road herself. Her journey has taken her from runaway to speaker and coach to youth-focused organizations - Brigitte’s story is itself inspirational, a demonstration of what is possible when a young person is properly taught and equipped. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta and Brigitte talk about her story, unpack the most important areas of focus Brigitte emphasizes to organizations that are helping youth prepare for real life, and then turn a corner to dive into Brigitte’s business and the strategies she uses to be productive and on-track with her mission. You’ll enjoy this episode so be sure you listen. 4 steps to help youth prepare for the future. It’s important for youth to become self-reliant - that’s the only way they can become truly beneficial, productive members of society and live a life of meaning. Brigitte Barrow is dedicated to helping youth learn the things necessary to be who they need to be in the world and she emphasizes 4 main things: mindset, education, income, and housing. You can hear how she defines those and why she believes them to be so important as she explains her approach to Rosetta - it’s all on this episode. The things young people need to understand about their income. One of the most liberating or debilitating things in life is the issue of income. You can have too little and become demoralized and depressed, not to mention poor - or you can have what you need and be set up for great opportunities and a more positive outlook on life. Brigitte Barrows is in the business of helping youth-focused organizations unpack the mysteries and intricacies of finances and income for youth, so they can not only understand it but also learn how to take control of it for their own benefit. This is a fascinating part of the conversation so be sure you don’t miss it. Stay productive by creating a list of most important tasks and keeping it near you. When Rosetta asked her guest, Brigitte Barrow, how she stays productive, Brigitte said she starts her workday by making a quick list of the most important tasks she must accomplish for the day. But that’s not all. She keeps the list next to her all the time, just in case she gets distracted or finds herself off track. Having the list nearby enables her to refocus and get back on track right away, which increases her productivity. We’re all going to get distracted from time to time - Brigitte’s tip helps us manage that reality to our advantage. You can hear more great tips like this from Brigitte on this episode. Pray like it all depends on God, take action like it all depends on you. There’s a strange combination of things that go into any success. Hard work, on the one hand, enables us to make the most of our opportunities. But the opportunities themselves are often far outside our personal control. We can’t make them happen. Brigitte Barrow says that’s why she has adopted the practice of doing something a minister once told her, “Pray like it all depends on God and take action like it all depends on you.” Faith in action - it’s vital that we not go too far in either direction at the expense of the other. Hear Brigitte’s tips by listening to this conversation. You’ll be so glad you did. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction of Brigitte Barrow. [2:28] Brigitte’s journey: from runaway to helping youth meet the real world. [6:05] The focus on Brigitte’s youth training and how she works with organizations. [8:44] 4 steps to help youth become self-reliant: Mindset, Education, Income, Housing. [16:20] How Brigitte’s work is applicable to adults who have had setbacks in life. [18:15] Strategies that keep Brigitte productive. [21:56] The #1 piece of advice Brigitte gives to women who want to move forward but are afraid. [25:11] Pray like it all depends on God, take action like it all depends on you. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.BrigitteBarrow.com (get her free gift) 1-800-258-5268 (call Brigitte) www.Calendly.com/BrigitteBarrow - set a time to chat with Brigitte BOOK: Action Has No Season About BRIGITTE BARROW Brigitte Barrow is the “young-at-heart” workshop leader and creator of BJB Youth Training Services, providing life-skills training workshops in both personal and professional development and leadership, serving organizations who need help reaching their goals of educating, empowering and enhancing the lives of girls, young women and foster youth so that the organization’s youth members have the necessary information, tools and strategies to succeed in key areas of their lives. Brigitte has over 15 years of experience as a career Executive Administrative Assistant supporting C-Suite and other senior-level executives for high-profile corporations and businesses in the film and television entertainment, sports, rights-licensing-branded integration-advertising, broadcasting, music, banking, and real estate industries. During tenures with her employers she attended company-paid personal and professional development courses including “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” (Stephen Covey), “Focus: Achieving Your Highest Priorities” (Frank Covey), “Situational Self-Leadership” (Ken Blanchard), “Owning Your Development”, “Priority & Time Management” and “DISC” (short and team versions). In addition, she received annual acknowledgments in certificates and financial awards for her Professionalism, Leadership, Teamwork, Initiative and overall performance for consistently exceeding expectations. She earned her Associate’s Degree with Honors in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a focus in Journalism from West Los Angeles College. Brigitte started this business after fully discovering that her passion, life’s purpose and first love is youth guidance and mentoring through teaching and training workshops helping girls, young women and foster youth to become self-reliant, establish a safe and secure lifestyle for themselves, follow a focused pathway to a successful life and realize their dreams. Brigitte was born and partially raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She resides in Inglewood, California (within the greater Los Angeles area).

Sherkica Miller-McIntyre is on a mission to make real estate investing for women not only a possibility but a reality in real life. She has come to realize that when a person rents a property they are helping other people purchase their house when they could be building an opportunity and a legacy for themselves and their own family. In this conversation, you’re going to hear how Sherkica is working to help women think down their generational line to see how their path toward home ownership and real estate investing can change things long-term. It’s a great conversation that could change your family’s future, so be sure you take the time to listen. She didn’t qualify to buy a home, but she purchased a home anyway. Every one of us has a story and how it turns out is up to us. Sherkica Miller-McIntyre was in a place where home ownership didn’t seem possible. In fact, she’d been told by an "expert" that she didn’t qualify for a home loan. But she didn’t give up. When she heard about a real estate seminar that was teaching about the possibility of home ownership she decided to attend and learned additional information that made it possible for her to purchase her own home in spite of what she’d been told. She went on to become a real estate agent and now helps women purchase their own home and even invest in real estate for long term gains. You’ll enjoy this conversation, so make some time to listen and learn. No matter the hurdles, there is a path to getting past them and start investing in real estate. There’s no doubt that whatever you want to do, there will be obstacles you will have to overcome. But be careful. Too many women allow the obstacles to dictate their outcome. They lose sight of their dreams and stop working toward them, simply because they believe the obstacles are too big. Sherkica Miller-McIntyre says that no matter the obstacles in your path, there is a way around them - but you have to want to get past them. In this conversation, she shares the steps you can take to identify the obstacles you face and make a plan to overcome them. It’s an inspiring conversation so don’t miss it! Sherkica’s mission is to make real estate investing possible for women. It's time for you to get started! Many of us shrink back when we think about buying a home. To go beyond that and think about the possibility of owning investment properties as well… that’s more than many of us can even conceive. But Sherkica Miller-McIntyre specializes in helping women invest in real estate, beginning with the purchase of their own home. She believes that home ownership is possible for anyone and serves as a coach and guide to walk with you every step of that journey. What are you waiting for? What is holding you back? Sherkica offers a free strategy session in this conversation so don’t miss the opportunity to get moving toward a better future. Your investing goals could be closer than you think. But you won’t know until you take a look. When Rosetta asked her guest, Sherkica Miller-McIntyre for the first steps any woman can take to begin moving toward home ownership and/or real estate investing, she said that the very first step is to understand where you are, where you’re going, and the facts about what stands in your way. It requires hard work and an honest look at your situation, but it’s the only way to know for sure what you need to do to move your life in a different direction. Sherkica’s practical help and insight flow from her experience in helping many women move from being renters to homeowners, and beyond. You can’t miss this conversation. Sherkica shares how you can set the stage for a legacy of home ownership for your family for years to come. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s juicy introduction to Sherkica Miler-McIntyre, real estate diva. [3:03] How Sherkica was introduced to property ownership and real estate investments. [8:39] Tips for first-timers in the real estate realm: what does it really take to get started? [14:10] Getting past credit problems to make the path to real estate investing possible. [20:33] Sherkica’s world: how she stays focused and productive. [25:21] Why are your goals important to you? It’s important to know the answer. [31:19] Sherkica’s advice for women who are just starting on the entrepreneurial journey. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.divasdoingrealestate.com Get Sherkica’s free gift: Schedule your complimentary Dream Session with Sherkica to discover how Divas Doing Real Estate Consulting shall assist you in achieving your Real Estate goals. https://calendly.com/divasdoingrealestate/dream-session-with-hbw BOOK: When a Women Lets Go of the Lies About Sherkica Miller-McIntyre Sherkica Miller-McIntyre, a licensed Realtor in North and South Carolina and has successfully owned and operated a real estate and property management firm for 12 years. However, Sherkica not only assists clients with brokerage services, she passionately focuses on educating clients on credit, budget and savings, how to build, maintain and grow wealth through real estate; and, vigorously promotes the benefits of a career within real estate. The goal for Sherkica is to source the root of clients’ doubt in pursuing their real estate goals, then solidly reinforce the idea that freedom from debt, understanding of how credit works and can be used to build wealth, learning to operate on a balanced budget, and income generation provides avenues of life less traveled by most, in particular, women. Sherkica’s ideology is to create a shift in mindsets and self perception, and by doing so women will begin to break generational financial bondage, build their personal legacies and strengthen the communities in which they reside. Through one-on-one coaching, motivational techniques and continued accountability, clients receive personalized “pathways” to their real estate goal, focused on financial, credit, savings, investing and budgeting needs. Sherkica is married to an awesome husband, has four amazing children and a “grandma” to a beautiful Alaskan Husky. She loves to travel, spend time with family and has recently found a new passion in adult coloring books.  

Healthy romantic relationships seem to be in short supply these days. That’s because they don’t just happen, they are hard work just like anything else in life that is worth having. Rosetta’s guest on this episode is Zara Green, relationship expert and coach who helps her clients understand what’s going on inside that is holding them back when it comes to romance and a fulfilling life. Zara has powerful life-changing concepts to share on this episode so please, please don’t miss this one. The basis of great relationships is H.E.R (Honor, Esteem, and Respect) When Zara Green is asked what it takes to have a healthy romantic relationship she immediately refers to an acronym - H.E.R - which stands for Honor, Esteem, and Respect. It’s not about spark or chemistry. Those can and will dissipate over time, so why are they the things we look to when it comes to our initial curiosity about a possible relationship? Zara says you need to clearly know what it means to be honored, esteemed, and respected as a woman and insist on it in how you are treated. That’s when you’re strong enough to give those things in return and when you’re ready to build a healthy relationship based on those values. You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you expect. Much of what Zara Green does with her clients is uncover the foundation their lives are built on. They have long conversations, with Zara asking many questions, prodding and poking at many sore spots, with the goal of finding the underlying beliefs that hold people back from pursuing everything they desire. She typically discovers that the expectations people have about life are what they wind up getting - and when those expectations can be challenged and then changed, everything in life changes. Find out more on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Your personal life does not stand on the basis of your professional life. When Rosetta asked her guest, Zara Green for 3 pieces of advice to women who are seeking to become healthy themselves in order to be ready for a healthy romantic relationship, she said the very first thing a woman needs to understand is that her personal life does not stand or fall on the basis of her professional life. In fact, it’s the other way around. Raging success in business will never fix problems or wrong beliefs in your personal life. You’ve got to build your person, your character to be very strong in spite of the setbacks and difficulties of business - and you’ll find a fringe benefit - your business will be stronger as a result. Enjoying your company is enough. A man who insists on more is not the man you want. There are so many missteps that happen when it comes to romance, and women, being those who instinctively give and serve other people, are prone to make many of them. Zara Green says that no woman should ever give too much before she really knows a man, and that takes time. She says that you need to understand from the start that the privilege of being in your company should be enough for any man - so if a man pressures you for more than that, he isn’t honoring your value as a woman enough and you can leave him behind as you pursue a quality man who does. Zara draws a pretty straight line on this episode, and it’s one that is guided by wisdom, so make sure you listen. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction of Zara D. Green, her expert guest on healthy relationships. [4:00] How Zara became co-founder of The Grown Zone. [10:50] The unusual way Zara and her husband connected via Twitter and then real life. [21:20] You don’t get what you deserve, you get what you expect. [26:44] 3 pieces of advice to women who are laying the foundation of self work. [37:17] How you can connect with Zara and get her FREE GIFT. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.Grownzone.com Podcast Download: 11 Things Called Love That Are Anything But.  http://grownzone.com/happyblackwoman/ http://zaragreen.com/ Black Enterprise About Zara Green Zara helps thriving professionals close personal growth gaps. An individuality advocate, she specializes in resiliency development and is best known for helping others to understand individual temperaments as a key factor of healthy, productive life management with a focus on Next Decision Better™ because it’s never a disappointment and always within reach. Green is known for her messages and teachings on healthy relationship choices founded on love of self, respect of others, and taking personal responsibility for securing both. Along with her husband, Alfred A. Edmond Jr., they authored the Amazon 5-star rating, Loving in the Grown Zone: A No-Nonsense Guide to Making Healthy Decisions in the Quest for Loving, Romantic Relationships of Honor, Esteem and Respect. Together, they offer relationship education coaching, seminars, and products, and lead workshops on self-love and resiliency, healthy relationships and “Grown” decision-making at live events across the country.

Living authentically sounds good - but it’s not as easy as you might think. There are so many pressures in life, in our culture or family systems that push us to fulfill dreams or aspirations that are not truly authentic with who we are as a person. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta dives into the reason being authentic is so important and what you can do to identify whether or not you’re living authentically. But more importantly, she covers what to do if you discover you are not. If you focus on living authentically, you will live a good life. When Rosetta was traveling to the Happy Black Woman event recently she was listening to one of her favorite podcasts on the plane - The Good Life Project. The guest on that episode was Mark Nepo, author of one of Rosetta’s favorite books, “The Book of Awakening.” He said that if you concentrate on living a good life, you’ll probably miss it. But if you concentrate on living an authentic life, you’ll live a good life by default. Rosetta saw so much wisdom in that statement and decided it was time for a reminder for all her Happy Black Woman tribe about living authentically. That’s what you’ll hear on this episode, so be sure you listen. It’s easy to do what sounds right but isn’t authentic to who you are. When Rosetta was entering college her family had all kinds of expectations of her. She followed the path that was laid out for her for quite a while, but something didn’t feel right. It didn’t resonate with who she really wanted to be and what she wanted her life to be like. That’s when she decided that she was going to make a switch and the rest is history. On this episode, Rosetta describes the things she noticed that told her she wasn’t living authentically and gives you some very specific tips for discovering whether or not you are living in an authentic way. Ready? Listen to this episode to learn it all. You can never be a pretend person. You have to be who you are. None of us can keep up the facade of living a “fake” life. You know what we’re talking about - the life you think everyone else wants you to live instead of the life you really know you should be living. You can do it for a while - and maybe do well at it. But in time you’re going to burn out, lose your motivation, and find yourself very frustrated and unfulfilled. It’s time to stop. It’s time to discover what an authentic life looks like for you. Rosetta’s got some great tips for you on this episode, so be sure you listen. The longer you are on the wrong road, the longer it will take you to get back on track. When will you decide to stop pursuing dreams that were given to you by somebody else? When will you stop trying to live up to someone else’s expectations? The longer you are on that road, the longer it’s going to take you to get back to where you are supposed to be - the place you long to be. Find out how you can identify the right path for you and get yourself started on it - living an authentic life - by listening to this episode. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction to this episode on authenticity (a Facebook Live episode). [1:19] Why Rosetta became interested in this issue of authenticity. [3:25] Rosetta’s journey to learning that she need to live authentically. [8:30] How you can know that you’re not living an authentic life. [11:03] You can never be a “pretend” person. You have to be who you are. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.HappyBlackWoman.com/SummerCamp - join us for the summer camp! The Good LIfe Project Podcast BOOK: The Book of Awakening

We all think of growing older with a certain amount of fear. We often enter life after the age of 50 unsure about what the second half of life will hold for us. Rosetta’s guest on this episode is Gwen Lavender, a Transition Coach, mentor, and speaker. She helps maturing women through transitions in life to accomplish things they’ve always wanted to do so that they can live their best lives, with no regrets! She delights in helping women entering the second half of life navigate the new waters of aging and move forward with confidence - and she does it so well because she understands them - because she is them. Learn about Gwen’s enthusiastic approach to the last half of life, on this episode. Women entering the second half of life have many struggles - and so much opportunity! It’s easy to feel discouraged as you age. The years bring difficulties or obstacles you’ve never experienced before - aches, bodily changes, lack of energy, and many others. But those things don’t need to be discouragements for you. You can learn to accept and integrate into this new phase of life - and the good news is that you can do so in ways that are purposeful and powerful. Rosetta’s guest, Gwen Lavender is a specialist at helping women who are transitioning into the later half of life do so with enthusiasm and optimism. Many of her clients are accomplishing things they never thought possible - and doing it in the later half of life. You can find out more about Gwen and how she helps her clients, on this episode. It’s even more important that you live intentionally as you pass the 50-year mark. The older we get the more we can feel that our best years are behind us. But Gwen Lavender strongly disagrees. She’s found herself doing more and better things after 50 than she did before, and she believes that every woman can experience the same thing - if they are willing to boldly step into their new season of life. That means facing fears, applying yourself, and investing the time, effort, and money to make it happen. You can do what you set your mind to do, but only YOU can do it. Find out more about how Gwen helps women just like you, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. You have an abundant life. But with that abundant life, there is work to be done. There are very few things in life that simply “come” to us. Everything worth having and worth doing requires that we invest ourselves into the accomplishment of it. But as you age, as you feel the reserves of energy and personal strength are not what they used to be, you might start to believe that you can’t take the kind of intentional action required to do what you really want to do. Today’s guest, Gwen Lavender is a living demonstration of how untrue that belief is. She’s accomplished so much after the age of 50 and is eager to help you do the same thing. Find out how you can get a complimentary discovery session with Gwen to create your own action plan for a more abundant life in the second half of life, by listening to this episode. Give yourself permission to pursue what you really want to do. When Rosetta asked Gwen Lavender what her #1 piece of advice is for women over 50, Gwen didn’t skip a beat in answering: “Give yourself permission to pursue what you really want to do.” There are lots of things that could convince you that it’s too late, that you can’t do what you really long to do, and all of them are false. But you won’t discover the truth of that statement unless you first give yourself the permission to get moving toward that dream. Find out how Gwen suggests you begin that journey, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Outline of this great episode [2:05] Rosetta’s introduction to her guest, Gwen Lavender. [5:58] The ways Gwen provides help to women over 50. [7:33] The meaning behind the word S.A.G.E. [11:20] How women in the second half of life can get started living intentionally. [15:45] How Gwen became so passionate about helping women in transition. [21:00] The kinds of growth women in the second half of life need to experience. [23:50] The things that keep Gwen on track and moving ahead. [28:00] How you can face your fears as you move into a new season of life. [33:20] Gwen’s #1 tip to women moving into the later half of life. [36:43] How you can connect with Gwen. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode Lavender and SAGE Connections BOOK: The book of Proverbs (in the Bible) BOOK: Listening to Your Life www.HappyBlackWomanRetreat.com About GWEN LAVENDER GWEN LAVENDER is a Transition Coach, Mentor and Speaker. She helps maturing women through transitions in life. She helps women accomplish things they’ve always wanted to do, so that they can live their best lives, with no regrets! Gwen holds a Bachelor Degree in Management with a Certificate of Completion in Personal Development Coaching. Her professional coach training was obtained from the CaPP Institute and she is a member of the International Coaching Federation. She is a Licensed Real Estate Agent, an Accredited Buyers Representative, who enjoys coaching and mentoring first time buyers make the leap from renters to homeowners. She started her business after personal, faith based and professional successes helping and inspiring others through challenges and major transitions in life. It is a rare person who can relate to people from a wide spectrum of life and life experiences. Gwen is that kind of person. She is a visionary, a positive encouraging influence in the lives of others. She founded the Mother-to-Mother support group to help women through transitions in life; and she host women’s events, workshops and group travels to inspire and encourage women to live their dreams and experience their God-given visions. She loves creating special memories with and for her family, friends and her clients. She finds great joy in gardening, nature watching, choric speaking and traveling around the world.

There are many people out there who can help you build a website or develop your online persona (brand), but few of them have the expertise and exuberance that Kimberly Mays does. And what makes her an even better fit for you is that she’s a member of the Happy Black Woman community. Kimberly is a web developer turned entrepreneur and she helps women get their online persona dialed in, their website optimized and functioning well, and their business rolling. You can hear Kimberly’s story and how she got to the place she is, as well as her best tips for those just starting out, on this episode of Happy Black Woman. If you’re ready to begin building your online persona, you need to hear this conversation. Building an online persona is not about coming up with something new or innovative, it’s a process of discovering who you really are and what you bring to the world. That’s the approach that Rosetta’s guest on this episode, Kimberly Mays takes to help her clients understand how to position and voice their personal brand. And one of the things that make Kimberly unique is that she’s not only able to help you with your online persona, she can also put her web development skills to use to help you create the perfect website to portray your brand. You’ve got to get to know this incredible lady, and you can by listening to this conversation. Tips for personal branding (it’s more than logos and color schemes). Many people who speak about personal branding immediately go into choosing color schemes and creating logos. That’s fine. But it’s NOT what a brand is really made up of. Branding is the art and craft of discovering and describing your online persona, the idea people get about who you are and what you can do to help them. Kimberly Mays is an expert at helping women like you discover exactly who they are and what they offer the world, so if you’re curious about how to develop your online persona you will want to hear what she has to share on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Why weekly planning is better than daily planning. When you live day by day you have to deal with things as they come - which means you don’t get to prepare or think ahead. As a result, you can find yourself emotionally and mentally stressed simply because you haven’t had time to prepare yourself for the future. On this episode Rosetta’s guest, Kimberly Mays points out that organizing her schedule around weekly goals has enabled her to work intentionally toward specific projects and timelines without feeling the overwhelm and stress that can be so common among entrepreneurs. If that sounds appealing to you, it would be a good idea for you to hear what she shares on this episode. Identify ways you can serve as you are now rather than focusing on what you don’t know yet. When Rosetta asked Kimberly Mays for her best advice to women in the Happy Black Woman community who are ready to get their online persona and business rolling, Kimberly said the first step is to realize that you already have something valuable to offer, as the person you are right now. The online space can be a bit overwhelming, with many voices telling you what you need to learn and what you need to do in order to be successful. But Kimberly’s advice rings true: Just get started. You’ll have a much better chance of figuring out how to do business in a way that fits you if you clear your head and figure out how you can help people now. Outline of this great episode [0:29] Rosetta’s welcome and introduction to her guest on this episode, Kimberly Mays. [5:08] First steps and tips for those who are ready to get started. [9:01] Tips for personal branding (it’s more than color schemes and logos) [12:27] What Kimberly does to stay on track personally. [17:39] Things that inspire Kimberly to keep going in her business. [21:41] Kimberly’s best advice for women who are at the beginning of their journey. [26:31] How you can connect with Kimberly. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode http://foolishlycreative.com Kim on Facebook Kim on Twitter Kim on Instagram Trello BOOK: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People About Kimberly Mays Kimberly is a web developer, brand builder, and self-proclaimed geek from New York City. With over 10 years of web design and development experience, Kimberly created Foolishly Creative to help other entrepreneurs create professional online personas. Her mission is to partner with solopreneurs, coaches, authors, and small businesses to build their websites and to sustain their online brands. Kimberly has a deep love and passion for small businesses. She believes that there is an abundance of creative individuals all around. Kimberly is fueled by her desire to use her talents to create opportunities and to help others be successful. When she is not working, Kimberly enjoys watching anime, traveling to other countries, attending live theater, and learning new technologies.

One of the most powerful but overlooked tips for getting your finances under control is to find a personal finance coach who can help you assess your situation and make a plan to deal with it. Today’s guest is Tonya Rapley, an amazing black woman who has taken personal finance coaching to a whole new level. She’s become one of the go-to resources for many women when it comes to developing a way out of debt and into wealth. You’ll learn a lot from her tips and advice, so be sure you listen to this episode. Why would you want to hire a personal finance coach? A personal finance coach is an amazing resource most women entrepreneurs don’t tap into. The right person will be a resource like no other - a professional when it comes to financial tools and strategies, and a third-party who can help you be objective about the things you’re doing with your money. If you’d like to hear one of the best, you need to take the time to hear Tonya Rapley from My Fab Finance, on this episode. Know that your financial situation does not define you. There are many situations women find themselves in financially that not only make life tough on a practical level but are also challenging in regard to the way they think about themselves. Financial struggles can cause you to feel like you’re not capable or not enough. But today’s guest - a personal finance expert - says that you ARE enough, no matter your situation. You can’t let the situation define you personally. Find out how Tonya suggests you go about it, in this episode. Snowball your debt and gain your financial freedom faster. If you’ve never heard of the concept of a debt snowball, you need to know about this incredible approach to accelerating debt elimination. It’s pretty simple: you start making the largest payment you can on your smallest debt until it is paid off. Once it is, you start rolling that entire payment into your next smallest debt and repeat the process. Over time your payments snowball into a bigger and bigger amount so that you’re able to pay off your debt quickly. Today’s guest walks through the concept in detail so make sure you take the time to listen. How you know it’s time to step out to build your own business. When Rosetta asked her guest, Tonya Rapley, what she would suggest to women who are eager to build their own business, she had some very practical advice. Make sure you have paying clients before you step out into your own thing. You’ve got to know that what you’re doing is valued and people are willing to pay for it - before you put all your eggs in that basket. You can hear more great insights like this from Tonya on this episode of Happy Black Woman. Outline of this great episode [0:30] Today’s guest, Tonya Rapley. [2:00] Tonya’s mission and how it’s developed into a great resource for others. [4:49] How Tonya decided to take the leap and make her business her only income. [9:40] The services Tonya offers through her business. [12:35] First steps to starting off your debt repayment plan. [16:44] Advice for unemployed women regarding debt and finances. [23:12] Amazing books Tonya recommends. [28:56] The number one piece of advice Tonya has for you. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.MyFabFinance.com Tonya’s free gift: http://myfabfinance.com/hbwpodcast/ BOOK: The Power of Habit BOOK: The Energy of Money BOOK: The Wealth Choice BOOK: The One Page Financial Plan BOOK: Girl, Get Your Money Straight BOOK: Profit First About TONYA RAPLEY Tonya Rapley is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and founder of the award winning site, My Fab Finance where she helps millennials break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck so that they can become financially free and do more of what they love. Tonya was deemed the "New Face of Wealth Building" by Black Enterprise magazine and was selected as a Modern History Maker by TV One. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Women’s Day, EBONY, Marie Claire, and on Forbes, Business Insider, and Buzzfeed. She is the host and executive producer of the web-series Fab Finance with Tonya for Centric and is the creator of the #BanishTheBalance challenge, a debt elimination challenge that helped over 4,000 participants pay off more than $210,000 of debt in sixty days.  

If you don’t have a PR strategy (public relations) for your business you are probably shooting in the dark, trying to hit your client target without a lot of clarity. But it doesn’t take much to get your PR strategy clear, concise, and targeted to your ideal customer or client, you just have to know HOW to do the work, and take the time to do it. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta is chatting with Ayofemi Kirby, an expert PR strategist who is part of the Happy Black Woman inner circle mastermind group. She’s got a great handle on what it takes to clarify your PR message and get it out in a compelling and powerful way. You’ll enjoy hearing the relevant, practical tips she’s got to share. What is PR and why is it important for every business? PR (public relations) is an older term carried over from the days of big business, but it’s a term that’s still relevant when you understand how it has changed with the times. The very words “public relations” express the need for you, the person behind your business, to relate to the public in ways that bring the connection that builds trust and leads to business interactions. True public relations strategy builds relationships in ways that foster ongoing client and customer satisfaction and loyalty. It’s about being genuine in a personal way. On this episode, Femi Kirby shares the basics of what goes into a powerful PR strategy so you can begin honing your message to appeal to your ideal clients. This is where a powerful PR Strategy begins. Power PR Strategy is not so much about using formulas or certain phrases. It’s about authenticity and true concern for the people you serve. As you target your message to the exact people who need what you provide and do so with an authentic story that tells why you are so passionate and skilled at doing it, you’ll find your ideal clients drawn to you and your message. Find out how to make the adjustments to your message that bring big results from Rosetta’s guest on this episode, Ayofemi Kirby, the PR expert. Why you’ve got to take the time to craft your own PR story. The story behind your brand is a big piece of effective PR (public relations). The potential clients who hear your brand message want to know that you have experienced some of the same things they are experiencing. It’s your story, the recounting of your own struggle and journey, that enables them to Your story builds a level of credibility nothing else can. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta asks her guest, PR expert Femi Kirby to unpack how to craft an effective PR story, so be sure you take the time to learn from this wise and skilled woman entrepreneur. Simplify the overwhelm and intimidation of starting: Focus on getting one client. As you consider starting a business of your own, you’re likely overwhelmed and maybe even a bit intimidated by everything that goes into getting started. That’s understandable because there are many moving pieces. When Rosetta asked her guest, Ayofemi Kirby, what she advises women who are just starting out, she had some powerful advice to give: Get rid of all the possibilities of what you could do and just focus on getting one client. That one mindset shift can help you get focused on the most important things and will automatically filter out many of the options you don’t need to be concerned with at first. Hear more great advice like that from Femi on this episode. Outline of this great episode [0:31] Rosetta’s introduction and welcome to this episode! [2:10] The calling and mission Femi is on and how she can help you. [4:03] What it was that prompted Ayofemi to become a PR expert. [10:08] What IS PR and why is it important? [12:40] The PR Strategy entrepreneurs should be considering for greater reach. [18:35] What does it mean to craft your own PR story? [22:40] Keeping track of your stories as you tell them over time. [24:49] The book that has impacted Femi most recently. [26:23] The most important step you can take to overcome your obstacles. [28:26] How you can connect with Femi. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode http://www.codeprglobal.com/ www.HappyBlackWomanRetreat.com BOOK: Year of Yes About AYOFEMI KIRBY Ayofemi Kirby is the founder of CODE Public Relations and PR with Purpose. With more than 10 years of experience at the intersection of media, communications and community engagement, Ayofemi is passionate about helping individuals, multicultural communities and organizations across the public, private and nonprofit sectors tell powerful stories, start provocative conversations and build the relationships necessary to achieve meaningful and measurable results. Ayofemi has managed online and corporate communications in the financial sector, developed award-winning programs that empowered Millennials across the country to be leaders in their communities and more active in our democracy, and led communications for the Congressional Black Caucus on Capitol Hill. She has also shaped community conversations about politics, diversity in entertainment, community and cultural projects among key influencers on the ground and online. Ayofemi's work has earned her clients partnerships with and placements in mainstream and multicultural media including the New York Times, Essence, Ebony, Latina, The Huffington Post, NBC, BlogHer, among many others.

Every woman has an ideal image, that authentic self that is THEM. It has to do with their inner person and the way the outer is used to express it. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta is chatting with Kimberly Harden, an expert at helping women discover their ideal image and learn how to confidently express it in their clothing choices, personal style, and interactions with others. It’s her mission to help you experience your ideal image from the inside out. Find out more from Kimberly on this episode. Action steps to start showing up in the world in an authentic way. You’ve got to have a strong foundation to build on if you are going to start showing up in the world authentically and with confidence. That starts with knowing who you are first of all and being confident in yourself, regardless if you feel you are overweight or too thin. Who you are is not defined by your body size, it’s defined by your belief in yourself - and THAT resides within. Kimberly Harden is going to help you understand how to integrate that level of confidence with your shopping and wardrobe choices, and how to put them together to express your ideal self. What you wear on the outside should reflect what’s happening on the inside. What should you do if you want to turn a corner and make some significant changes in your outer appearance so you can show up in the world with confidence? Assess where you are and come to terms with it. Then reflect on where you are headed, where you want to be. Once you have your eyes on that prize you need to reset your perspective about what it takes every day to head toward that goal. Then and only then are you ready to begin addressing your makeup and wardrobe, the things that will help you express your new self to the world in an external way. Find out how you can take practical steps to make the changes you desire, on this episode. To be confident in the world, learn to be OK with who you are and HOW you are. Too often, Kimberly Harden hears women wishing that their body is something different than it is. She has found that the most important thing women need to accept are the facts of who they are and HOW they are. Body size is not the litmus test of beauty. It’s not the thing that determines your worth. You’ve got to determine that entirely independent of your body size and appearance. Then you’ll be ready to find the clothes, makeup, and style that is uniquely you AS YOU ARE, not as who you wish you were. You can hear more of Kimberly’s insights on this episode. What should you do if you are not clear on what you want to do? When Rosetta asked Kimberly Harden what she would say to the woman who has a passion for something but doesn’t know if she should pursue it or not, Kimberly had three simple words: just do it. When you have a passion you not only owe it to yourself to get started pursuing it, you also owe it to the world. You don’t have that passion by accident, it’s God’s way of pointing you in the direction you are intended to go. If you take the time to listen to this conversation you’ll find Kimberly is full of great insights that will encourage you on your journey, so be sure you listen! Outline of this great episode [0:30] Rosetta’s introduction to this episode and thanks to YOU for making this happen! [1:45] Who is Kimberly and what is it that she does for the world? [5:50] What does it take to implement your ideal image? [9:51] Specific action steps to start showing up in an authentic way. [15:18] Advice for a woman who has been playing small and wants to change her life. [19:13] The most common thing Kimberly hears from women she helps. [21:20] Things Kimberly does to stay focused and productive. [24:25] Books that have had a tremendous impact on Kimberly. [27:20] What Kimberly advises for those who have a passion for style or fashion. [31:36] The next LIVE event. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.KDHarden.com www.HappyBlackWomanRetreat.com BOOK: Manifest Your Destiny BOOK: Outliers About KIMBERLY HARDEN Meet Kimberly "KD" Harden, Image Architect & Lifestyle Concierge. Kimberly provides personalized image consulting and overall life enhancement services for professionals, businesses, corporations, non-profit, civic associations and groups that seek to enhance the lives of their participants. Her passion for design, as architectural engineer and fashionista, converged at an early age and has provided her the unique opportunity to enrich the quality of life of others by empowering them to create a life that they love from the inside out. Through the development of step-by-step speaking, coaching, individual and group mentoring programs, for people that have found themselves redefining the lives that they have, verse the ones that once envisioned. She has helped countless people transform their mindset design, and define their true, authentic personal style through self-assessment. She has been featured on radio segments and magazines geared towards entrepreneurship, ageless beauty and is the author of the Image Architect: Self-Assessment Workbook, program developer of the Image Architect Masterclass and the Image Architect/Personal Syle Transformation: 6 Step Blueprint To A You!

Most of the women featured on the Happy Black Woman podcast are businesswomen; entrepreneurs who are building their dreams through a successful company. Today’s guest is a bit different. Rebecca Thompson is fulfilling her life-calling by championing a cause: black women in politics. Rebecca’s determination and spirit are a powerful demonstration of what can happen when black woman get energized toward public office. You will be inspired and encouraged - possibly even motivated to get involved in your community's politics - by listening to this episode of the podcast. The face of power tends to be male and it tends to be white. If you haven’t noticed how things are in this world, the faces of power tend to be male and they tend to be white. There’s nothing wrong with that - anyone can be an elected leader in the United States if they truly have the heart to serve the people. But those two facts do show us that the black community, and black women in particular, are underrepresented among the elected officials who have so much power in determining the course of our communities and nation. Rebecca’s realization of that fact is part of what motivated her to run for office and help other black women learn the skills needed to run for office in their jurisdictions. If you want to run for office you need to be clear about WHY you are doing it. There are many reasons you may want to run for office. But if you’re going to put yourself and your family into the public eye in that way you need to be clear on exactly WHY you are doing it. Rebecca Thompson says it’s essential because you will run into moments where it doesn’t seem that what you’re doing is worth it. Opponents will falsely accuse you. You will be slandered. The press will have unreasonable questions and demands. How are you going to persevere if that’s the case? You’ll do it by having a clear sense of WHY. Rebecca Thompson is Rosetta’s guest on this episode of Happy Black Woman. You don’t have to know how you’re going to raise the money. One of the major hurdles you’ll have to get past if you are going to run for elected office is the issue of money. You will need money to run a successful campaign - a LOT of it. How are you going to raise money if you don’t feel that you have a public persona already? Rebecca Thompson was in those exact shoes when she decided to run for office and her approach was much more successful than you might think it would be for a first-time candidate. Rebecca shares her fundraising strategy and tells the results of her demanding and powerful campaign, on this episode. What is your freedom worth to you? When Rosetta asked Rebecca Thompson about the ways she keeps herself on track in the midst of a busy life Rebecca said that she has to remind herself first of all that she’s working to maintain her own freedom. When that’s clear in her mind she has to ask herself a simple question and give an honest answer. “What is my freedom worth?” Is it worth missing a favorite TV show because she needs to work on an important project? Is it worth going to bed late or rising early? Those are the kinds of questions anyone has to ask themselves if they want a better life than they have - or if they want to make an impact like Rebecca does by encouraging black women in politics. You can hear Rebecca’s inspiring story on this episode. Outline of this great episode [0:30] Rosetta’s introduction to Rebecca Thompson, host of the Changing the Face of Power podcast. [3:32] Why Rebecca is so passionate about encouraging black women to run for office. [9:11] The first steps for a women who are interested in running for office. [14:18] The impact of reaching out to people she knew when running for office. [20:43] What is needed to step into the public ring? [24:47] How Rebecca stays on track. [28:15] Books Rebecca values. [29:38] How you can connect with Rebecca. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode http://www.rebeccamthompson.com Rebecca on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicacycoach/ Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CandidacyCoach BOOK: Think And Grow Rich About REBECCA THOMPSON Rebecca Thompson is a nationally renowned speaker, trainer, and candidacy coach; a former candidate for state representative, and host of the “Changing the Face of Power Podcast”.Rebecca’s mission (and life’s work) is to change the face of power by informing, inspiring, and supporting black women to run for office at the state and local level so they can fulfill their purpose and change the world.She has traveled the world training candidates to run for elected office and is a graduate of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale, EMILY’S List, The White House Project and numerous other leadership programs. Rebecca is a national trainer for VoteRunLead and ElectHer, which trains young women to run for elected office. She also serves on the National Leadership Team of Political Parity, a bipartisan group of national women’s organizations dedicated to getting more women elected to office.Rebecca was inspired to create - Changing the Face of Power – the first and only podcast in the country dedicated to inspiring black women to run for office –after losing her election for state representative by just 6 votes on Election Day. She wants to teach women candidates everything she learned the hard way so they can run and win the first time.

Most of the women featured on the Happy Black Woman podcast are businesswomen; entrepreneurs who are building their dreams through a successful company. Today’s guest is a bit different. Rebecca Thompson is fulfilling her life-calling by championing a cause: black women in politics. Rebecca’s determination and spirit are a powerful demonstration of what can happen when black woman get energized toward public office. You will be inspired and encouraged - possibly even motivated to get involved in your community's politics - by listening to this episode of the podcast. The face of power tends to be male and it tends to be white. If you haven’t noticed how things are in this world, the faces of power tend to be male and they tend to be white. There’s nothing wrong with that - anyone can be an elected leader in the United States if they truly have the heart to serve the people. But those two facts do show us that the black community, and black women in particular, are underrepresented among the elected officials who have so much power in determining the course of our communities and nation. Rebecca’s realization of that fact is part of what motivated her to run for office and help other black women learn the skills needed to run for office in their jurisdictions. If you want to run for office you need to be clear about WHY you are doing it. There are many reasons you may want to run for office. But if you’re going to put yourself and your family into the public eye in that way you need to be clear on exactly WHY you are doing it. Rebecca Thompson says it’s essential because you will run into moments where it doesn’t seem that what you’re doing is worth it. Opponents will falsely accuse you. You will be slandered. The press will have unreasonable questions and demands. How are you going to persevere if that’s the case? You’ll do it by having a clear sense of WHY. Rebecca Thompson is Rosetta’s guest on this episode of Happy Black Woman. You don’t have to know how you’re going to raise the money. One of the major hurdles you’ll have to get past if you are going to run for elected office is the issue of money. You will need money to run a successful campaign - a LOT of it. How are you going to raise money if you don’t feel that you have a public persona already? Rebecca Thompson was in those exact shoes when she decided to run for office and her approach was much more successful than you might think it would be for a first-time candidate. Rebecca shares her fundraising strategy and tells the results of her demanding and powerful campaign, on this episode. What is your freedom worth to you? When Rosetta asked Rebecca Thompson about the ways she keeps herself on track in the midst of a busy life Rebecca said that she has to remind herself first of all that she’s working to maintain her own freedom. When that’s clear in her mind she has to ask herself a simple question and give an honest answer. “What is my freedom worth?” Is it worth missing a favorite TV show because she needs to work on an important project? Is it worth going to bed late or rising early? Those are the kinds of questions anyone has to ask themselves if they want a better life than they have - or if they want to make an impact like Rebecca does by encouraging black women in politics. You can hear Rebecca’s inspiring story on this episode. Outline of this great episode [0:30] Rosetta’s introduction to Rebecca Thompson, host of the Changing the Face of Power podcast. [3:32] Why Rebecca is so passionate about encouraging black women to run for office. [9:11] The first steps for a women who are interested in running for office. [14:18] The impact of reaching out to people she knew when running for office. [20:43] What is needed to step into the public ring? [24:47] How Rebecca stays on track. [28:15] Books Rebecca values. [29:38] How you can connect with Rebecca. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode http://www.rebeccamthompson.com Rebecca on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicacycoach/ Rebecca on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CandidacyCoach BOOK: Think And Grow Rich About REBECCA THOMPSON Rebecca Thompson is a nationally renowned speaker, trainer, and candidacy coach; a former candidate for state representative, and host of the “Changing the Face of Power Podcast”.Rebecca’s mission (and life’s work) is to change the face of power by informing, inspiring, and supporting black women to run for office at the state and local level so they can fulfill their purpose and change the world.She has traveled the world training candidates to run for elected office and is a graduate of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale, EMILY’S List, The White House Project and numerous other leadership programs. Rebecca is a national trainer for VoteRunLead and ElectHer, which trains young women to run for elected office. She also serves on the National Leadership Team of Political Parity, a bipartisan group of national women’s organizations dedicated to getting more women elected to office.Rebecca was inspired to create - Changing the Face of Power – the first and only podcast in the country dedicated to inspiring black women to run for office –after losing her election for state representative by just 6 votes on Election Day. She wants to teach women candidates everything she learned the hard way so they can run and win the first time.

If you’ve been thinking about becoming an entrepreneur but don’t know how to get started you are in the right place because this episode of The Happy Black Woman podcast features women’s business coach Renee Lamb. Renee specializes in helping entrepreneurs get clarity on what it is they are offering and who they are offering it to so that they can not only add value to the lives of those they serve but also earn their living through the amazing services they provide. On this episode, she unloads a ton of good information to help you start the journey toward clarity and greater effectiveness as an entrepreneur. You need to make the time to listen to this one. Becoming an entrepreneur is not as hard as it sounds. Renee Lamb believes that the act of becoming an entrepreneur starts with clarity. You have to get incredibly clear on what it is you are bringing to the market and who the people are who truly need that thing or service. If you don’t take the time to get clear you’ll struggle trying to make a business fly. But once you have the answers to those two simple questions you will be able to hone your offer to ideally suit those particular people and you’ll also be able to find exactly how to reach those people online. You will get a lot of help hearing how Renee simplifies this discovery process so be sure you listen. The power of goals and accountability on the entrepreneur path. When Rosetta asked business coach Renee Lamb what she does to stay productive she immediately said that she is most productive when she sets clear goals in a context where she can be accountable. The goals help her know where she’s heading and why she’s doing what she’s doing. The accountability is the piece of the puzzle that keeps her on track. She’s got a unique way of making it all work so you’ll want to be sure you take the time to hear what she’s got to say. Who knows, her approach could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. You can only become an entrepreneur if you are willing to be you. Get it out of your head that you’ve got to be like somebody else in order to build or run a successful business as an entrepreneur. The world doesn’t need another Rosetta Thurman or Renee Lamb, it needs YOU! You have got a unique perspective on how you build your own success and there are people out there who will resonate with your approach more than they will with anyone else. That’s why you’ve got to start with a commitment to being yourself. The entrepreneurial path will only work for you if you will be you. Find out more from Renee Lamb on this episode. What would happen in the world if black women stood in their power? Rosetta and her guest Renee Lamb finish out this conversation by focusing on what the world might be like if black women were bold enough, courageous enough to stand in the power they have AS black women. They both believe that most black women sell themselves short, not believing that they have the power to make the kind of changes that could revolutionize their income and family history. You’ll be inspired by the visions Rosetta and Renee share so be sure you listen to this one all the way to the end. Outline of this great episode [0:30] Rosetta’s introduction of her guest Renee Lamb. [1:34] Renee’s mission and what she does to help entrepreneurs. [2:15] Where Renee started and how she got to the point of being a business coach. [9:00] Questions to ask yourself to get clarity about what you are doing in business. [13:12] The strategies Renee uses to stay productive: goals and accountability. [16:49] Things Renee does to keep herself inspired. [24:26] The one piece of advice Renee gives to aspiring entrepreneurs. [27:30] The difference that could happen from black women taking responsibility for their own destiny. [31:00] How you can connect with Renee. Resources & Links mentioned in this episode www.ReneeMLamb.com - Renee’s website MailChimp ConvertKit BOOK: The Alchemist About RENEE LAMB Renee Lamb has had the pleasure of working in many fortune 500 corporations in management positions before launching her business. Renee’s business, True Peace Coaching was perfectly created from a cup of each skill she mastered along her corporate career, cup and half of her natural talents and topped off with her passion. True Peace Coaching works with women online entrepreneurs in the critical areas of clarity, strategies and implementation of systems. To learn some great tips and tricks go to www.facebook.com/truepeacecoaching

Today's guest, Liana Chaouli, has been in the work of Image Therapy for over 30 years. She wants to help as many people as possible to see their own beauty – to become empowered through their clothing choices. She loves to teach women how to choose clothes that flatter their bodies and made them feel worthy, strong, and as uniquely beautiful as they truly are, so they can show up authentically in the world! With thirty years' experience as a custom clothing designer, color specialist, and a Master Couturier, Liana is a high-level clothing craftsman, patternmaker, and seamstress who understands all the facets of clothing that fits the way it should on your body. This is a very interesting conversation that reveals much of what Liana is about. You'll be intrigued by the things she has to share today, on the Happy Black Woman podcast. [Tweet "Image Therapy encompasses everything. Find out why on the Happy Black Woman Podcast"] The confusing contrast of confidence in one sphere and insecurity in another. Liana Chaouli was an interpreter at a foreign embassy when she saw this contrast for the first time, and it broke her heart. She was working with the wife of a foreign ambassador, a woman who was stately and confident in certain contexts. But at the same time, hidden deep within was a lack of confidence, possibly even a self-contempt that impacted the way she lived and most importantly, the way she felt about herself. It was that experience that motivated Liana to become an advocate for women (and eventually men as well) finding their true self and living out of the beauty of who they have been made to be. You can hear Liana's unbelievable story on this episode of the Happy Black Woman podcast, so be sure to listen. “When I see a client step into their greatness, that is the proudest moment for me.” That's what today's guest, Liana Chaouli says when asked what makes her the most proud. It's not about her or her accomplishments. It's about seeing other people realize the deep truths about who they are and begin to live those out in the real world. It's an honor she's been able to have over and over as she's worked with people from all walks of life, helping them understand their own personal style and come into their own. You can hear about her fascinating approach to helping people on this episode of The Happy Black Woman. [Tweet ""If we want to get bigger, there is a way." - Liana Chaouli"] Inspired by the presence of awe. When Rosetta asked Liana Chaouli who inspires her, the first answer she gave was “children.” But she quickly rephrased her response to explain that it's the awe and wonder that children experience and express that is what inspires her. She feels energized and alive, ready to tackle the next dream when she sees people enjoying and living in the wonder of life. It's her desire to do that through helping people maximize their wardrobe and appearance to reflect the real person who is inside. Learn more about Liana's approach and work on this episode of the Happy Black Woman Podcast. The #1 tip Liana Chaouli gives to the Happy Black Woman community. On the road to your destiny you'll have many people tell you that you can't do it, that you should do it, that it's dangerous or foolish to go after your dreams. Liana Chaouli has advice for anyone who finds themselves facing that kind of discouragement: Don't listen to people. Well meaning people will bring their past into your present to destroy your future, if you let them. You can't listen to their objections or discouragement. You have to stick to your guns and keep pressing toward your dreams. Rosetta Thurman draws this kind of advice out of her guest today so do what you can to block out some time to listen to this episode. [Tweet ""A big vision encourages me to get bigger as a person." - Liana Chaouli"] Outline of this great episode: [0:24] Rosetta's introduction of her guest, Liana Chaouli, image therapist. [2:04] Liana's mission: To provide transformation through the power of wardrobe. [3:42] How image therapy works. [7:06] Rosetta's experience working with Liana. [8:08] How Liana got interested in being an image therapist. [11:37] What is Liana most proud of in the work she's done? [14:23] What's behind the scenes of Liana's typical day? [18:50] How do you stay productive, Liana? [21:10] Where does Liana want to be in the next 5 years? [26:21] Who inspires you Liana? [28:26] What is your favorite book? [30:42] A personal mantra Liana lives by. [33:00] Liana's #1 tip to the Happy Black Woman community. [36:32] Rosetta's summary of the episode. Resources mentioned in this episode: www.VirtualStyleAcademy.com www.LianasGift.com Liana's website: http://www.imagetherapists.com/ BOOK: The Alchemist BOOK: You Are a Masterpiece BOOK: The War of Art BOOK: The Untethered Soul Tweets you can use to share this episode: [Tweet ""Most people use clothing as a way to hide from the world." - Liana Chaouli"] [Tweet ""Your closet is a toolbox you can use to uplevel your life!" - Liana Chaouli"] Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review… Thanks so much for joining us on the podcast this week! Be sure to leave me a note in the comments below with your #1 takeaway from the show. Don't forget to subscribe to the show to get FREE automatic notifications when each new episode goes live! 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This week's guest, Allyson Byrd, has come to be known throughout the business community as the “Profit Accelerator.” Her success has taken her into the league of big industry names like: Walmart, Kraft Foods, Ford, Mercedes, Bank of America, General Motors, UPS, P&G, Walt Disney Company, Walgreens, Target, Wells Fargo, Time Warner, Delta, Boeing, Toyota, Mercedes, Coca Cola, Chic-fil-A, Radio One, Black Enterprise, BET, CVS, Best Buy, Infusionsoft & more! In this week's episode of the Happy Black Woman Podcast Allyson, shares not only her inspirational story but also some practical mindset tips for how you can increase the profit in your business. Hit the play button and settle in to learn from this amazing woman. What if I just chose to unapologetically be me? That's the question Allyson Byrd asked herself after she'd spent far too long gauging herself and her success by the opinions of others. That question is what sparked her move to a better place, a place where she doesn't apologize for who she is – and she doesn't think you should either. Allyson didn't always have it easy but she wouldn't change a thing in her journey because that journey is what has made her who she is and brought her to where she is today. She's ready to help take your business to the next level through her unique method of accelerated profit strategies… and gives you a powerful peek into those approaches in this episode, so be sure to listen. What it means to be unapologetic. Too many of us tether ourselves to the expectations and demands of others about who we should be, what we should be like, and how we should interact and behave in the world. Today's guest, Allyson Byrd discovered that her tether didn't allow her to live in the reality of who she had been created to be. When she was able to accept that there was nothing wrong with who she was, even though it sometimes made others feel uncomfortable that she was so bold and strong in her words and opinions, her life and her business began to take on a new level of effectiveness and joy. Being unapologetic means first becoming comfortable with yourself, then learning to actually BE that person in everyday life, without making excuses for it or moderating it because of the opinions of others. Allyson has some great insights into how you can apply that truth to your own story, on this episode of the Happy Black Woman Podcast. 5 words Allyson Byrd has learned to live by… Her background and upbringing conditioned Allyson to filter herself by the opinions of others but when she discovered how it stifled her from being her true self she found true freedom. As she's grown in being herself she's adopted 5 words that describe the way she wants to live and those 5 words could be a starting place for you to consider the kind of life you should be living, too. What are those 5 words? Unapologetic, Unfiltered, Unleashed, Unstoppable, and Untameable. They are words that communicate freedom and purpose. How do those resonate with you? Allyson's got lots to say about what those words might mean for you, so be sure to listen. Allyson Byrd's #1 tip to the Happy Black Woman community. When Rosetta asked Allyson what tip she would give to the community, her answer was characteristically blunt. “Make money.” After laughing together a bit, she unpacked what she means. She doesn't focus on making money out of greed but as a way to communicate how making money comes from a place of confidence and how making money can buy freedom, give you access to the things you need in life, and how it can give you the opportunity not only to move your life forward but to make an impact on the lives of others. So making money is the way you can make a difference. Hear more on this episode. Outline of this great episode: [0:24] Rosetta's introduction of today's guest: Allyson Byrd. [2:00] Allyson's journey to becoming the “Profit Accelerator.” [9:20] The catalyst for Allyson's change of heart and mind about her business. [19:15] A typical week in Allyson's business and life. [21:56] How it can all get done, but not necessarily by you. [27:01] The things that inspire Allyson as she moves forward. [32:36] Allyson's favorite books. [34:10] Allyson's personal mantra. [36:38] The #1 tip Allyson gives to the Happy Black Woman community. [39:21] Getting in touch with Allyson. Resources mentioned in this episode:   Allyson's website: www.BeUnapologetic.com   BOOK: The Bible BOOK: A Course In Miracles BOOK: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey  

Today's podcast is all about you and equipping you to build the life that you've been called to build. And today's guest is going to get down to the practical nuts and bolts of how to do it. Dee Marshall is considered to be on the short list of top Coaches for women. She has built a women's empowerment empire that inspires, encourages, motivates, challenges and supports women. In this conversation with Rosetta Thurman, Dee shares some of the most practical, get-your-life-in-order tips we've had on the podcast yet. You'll walk away with some great ideas and plenty of practical things you can do to take your everyday life to the next level. Business and ministry, all in one package. When Dee Marshall talks about “Girlfriends Pray” she lights up. That's because the mission of the organization is something God put in her path and that she delights to be a part of. It's a movement to get women all over the world united in prayer, seeking God and His best for their lives and the worlds they touch. But Dee is also a businesswoman and coach whose expertise and knowledge is sought out by many top level women of faith who are in the business world. How does one woman pull off so much in two distinctly different areas? She shares the key to her success in this episode of the Happy Black Woman podcast, and you'll be surprised how simple it is. How structure can set you up for massive success. There are lots of “free spirits” out there, women who love to be spontaneous, living on the edge day to day, enjoying whatever life brings their way. Dee Marshall is one of them. But she says that women who are leaders cannot allow themselves to be so free spirited that they lose all sense of intentionality. Leaders have to live according to structure because people and results depend on the actions they take. For that reason they need to organize their lives around basic structures that can provide the context through which their dreams can be realized. Hear how Dee Marshall does this in her own life as she breaks down her daily schedule for all of us to hear, on this edition of the podcast.   What really makes you happy in life? That's the question Rosetta Thurman asked Dee Marshall near the end of this conversation, and Dee's answer was very powerful. What she says is this: When you live a life of purpose, you are happy. She wakes up happy every morning because she knows that the things she will be involved in during that day are lasting, important things that will make a difference in people's lives. That's meaning. That's purpose. And it's the source of ongoing happiness for Dee. Listen in to hear how you can find that purpose for your life as Dee shares her perspective on how to get it. Dee Marshall's #1 tip for women who want to build a business they love. Dee doesn't hold back on this episode. When Rosetta asks her to share her best tip for women wanting to move forward with a passion or a business, she says this: You do need to pursue something you are passionate about, but don't let the passion take over the business. It IS a business so make sure you run it like one. You have to be concerned with things like income, costs, conversions, bottom line, because if you aren't you might as well quit today and just follow your passion as a side project or hobby. Keep clear on the facts that if you want to have a business that follows your passion, you've got to organize and structure it so that it can support you to pursue that passion. And a bonus tip from Dee Marshall… If you want your level of success to grow, then you've got to be growing. Work on you. Keep yourself always in the stream of personal development. Without constant improvement you'll fall into the rut of seeing things the way you've always seen them. You can't afford that. Your success and business growth will be hampered by it. That's it. Keep growing. Hear more powerful but practical advice like that on this episode of Happy Black Woman.   Outline of this great episode   [0:24] Welcome to the podcast and introduction of Dee Marshall [1:57] The work Dee is called to: Inspire, motivate, encourage, challenge, and support women [3:54] What is “Girlfriends Pray” and how did it start and grow? [8:59] What happens when you make yourself available to God. [12:21] What is your typical day like, Dee? The power of structure. [20:17] Getting a handle on your life so you can do what is on your heart. [24:22] Why leaders can't be the “free spirit” all the time. [26:05] What do you see happening in the next 5 years, Dee? [30:19] What makes you happy, Dee? [32:46] Dee's #1 tip to women wanting to create a business and life they could love. [35:10] One additional tip: Develop yourself and develop your craft. [37:27] A free gift from Dee to you to help you create a structure for your life. Resources mentioned in this episode Dee's website: http://www.deecmarshall.com/ The Girlfriends Pray website - http://girlfriendspray.org/ BOOK: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod John Wooten, the winningest coach   Tweets you can use to share this episode If you want your #LevelOfSuccess to grow, then you've got to be growing. #Happiness comes from living a #LifeOfPurpose ~ Dee Marshall Getting a handle on your life so you can do what is on your heart Why leaders can't be a #FreeSpirit all the time How #structure sets you up for daily success ~ Dee Marshall