Scaling is Complicated - in this episode we're focusing on key strategies to undertake as you begin to scale. ________________________________ Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word 😊 How to connect with The DeVain Collective or Sheena: Make sure you like the Beautifully Complicated Podcast page on Facebook! Sign up for my email list so you can get amazing goodies like Purpose. P...
Feb 19, 2023•18 min•Ep. 61
Prepping for Change is Complicated - in this episode we're focusing on some key things you can do to prep your business for an economic shift. ________________________________ Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word 😊 How to connect with The DeVain Collective or Sheena: Make sure you like the Beautifully Complicated Podcast page on Facebook! Sign up for my email list so you can ge...
Aug 01, 2022•16 min•Ep. 60
Customer Experience is more than just a marketing buzzword of the 2010s. It's a value-add for your business when done the right way. Let's talk about how you can implement better customer experience in your business operations! ________________________________ Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word 😊 How to connect with The DeVain Collective or Sheena: Make sure you like the Beau...
Mar 27, 2022•17 min•Ep. 59
In the Moment - Know Your Moment In this bonus special episode, we're talking about your business finances and you getting intimate with them. We want you to KNOW YOUR MONEY. When you know your money, you make decisions on how best to leverage where you are to get where you want to be. LET'S TALK MONEY! ____________________________________ Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word 😊...
Jan 23, 2022•8 min
Annual Planning is Complicated It's a new year! That means it's time to work on your plans to reach those new year goals for your business. This episode will walk you through what is needed to have a successful annual planning meeting to see the success you want in your business this year. Download the Annual Planning Flowchart. Happy planning! ________________________________ Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends &a...
Jan 09, 2022•17 min•Ep. 58
In the Moment - From Now to Next We're headed into a new year! Before you roll out your 'new year, new me' mantra, let's do some introspective exercises to look back and ahead to realize our vision for ourselves. We're guiding you through 2 exercises in this In The Moment episode - Rear View Mirror exercise & The Road Ahead exercise. Grab your favorite journal and download the question guide to use as we work through this exercise to get you ready for the new year. Happy New Year from Beauti...
Dec 22, 2021•11 min
In the Moment - Jumping In You've been dreaming about it. It's been burning in your belly. You're ready to birth your next. You're ready to start your entrepreneurial journey. Stop talking about it and let's do it! This episode is a message to those who have been on the fence. We want you to jump into your next and make it happen TODAY! JUMP IN! ________________________________ Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends &...
Sep 29, 2021•5 min
Systematizing is Complicated Let's talk SYSTEMS! A business with rock solid systems is a business that's positioned to succeed. Listen in to this episode to learn 5 watch outs that customers experience that shows a business lacks systems and 5 tips on what you can start doing now to get on track to build systems in business. We're giving you the first few steps on the journey to a systematized business. Grab your pen and paper! Get ready! Let’s build some systems! _______________________________...
Sep 19, 2021•25 min•Ep. 57
Growing Pains are Complicated It's time to talk about growth! A growing business is always great. It means more customers, more revenue, and the ability to add more team members. You're seeing your vision on a larger scale. Who doesn't want that? Unfortunately we're not always prepared for growth when it starts happen. Let's talk about growing pains and how to prepare for growth. Grab your pen and paper! Get ready! Let’s grow our biz! ________________________________ Make sure you subscribe to t...
Aug 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 56
In the Moment - From Purpose to Impact In this In the Moment special, we're taking a moment to introduce you to The DeVain Collective (the company behind the pod) founded by the host, Sheena. Sharing her why, Sheena details the motivation and mission behind the business, the framework, and the services that can help your business go from sales to scale. Check out the special to learn more about what solid operations can do for you and your business - taking you from purpose to impact! __________...
Jul 11, 2021•11 min
In the Moment - Leading with a Message A great leader usually has a great message - a clarion call that resonates and connects with those who end up following them to help affect change. In this In the Moment special, let's chat quickly about crafting the transformational message that centers your cause and your why. Grab your pen and paper! Let's craft a message! ________________________________ Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and shar...
May 26, 2021•6 min
Leadership is Complicated Running a business is one thing. Being a great leader and displaying leadership is another. This episode explores what leadership is, 5 key characteristics of a good & effective leader, and building a team of leaders. Using the example of an event that happened at Basecamp, we're diving into all things leadership in this episode. Grab your pen and paper! Get ready! Let’s be great leaders! ________________________________ Make sure you subscribe to the show to join u...
May 16, 2021•33 min•Ep. 55
In the Moment - Creating Your A-Team In this In the Moment special, the focus is on your personal team. We like to think of it as your A-team. These are the folks in your life who inspire & motivate you to live fully. They pour into you and you pour into them. This is our chosen team who can help us become our best selves - from friends, mentors, and therapists to spiritual partners and personal trainers. Check out the show and begin the work of building YOUR A-team! ________________________...
Apr 25, 2021•5 min
Team building is Complicated Growing a business starts with not just having the right offer, but really with having the right team. You can have a business and run it well by yourself, but you’ll eventually hit a wall. If you want to see it grow and go to new levels, you need to hire! The right team will level up your business. In this episode, we’re talking about understanding your business, your values, and your needs so you can hire the right people to fill them. We’re also hitting on the key...
Apr 18, 2021•19 min•Ep. 54
Testimonials are Complicated Customers who have shopped with you can be your biggest cheerleaders and your best marketers. Let’s talk about what it means to grab those testimonials and use them to your advantage in business. In this episode you will learn the best sources to gather organic testimonials and how best to use them in your business to help you capture the sales from new customers. Listen to the show, take notes, brainstorm on how you can start using those testimonials to grow your bu...
Mar 21, 2021•14 min•Ep. 53
In the Moment - Shonda Rhimes As part of our Black History Month series, Black Women in Business, we're bringing you a trailblazing Black woman in business (either entrepreneur or business leader) to spotlight. Our focus for this In the Moment special is to educate and inspire listeners with stories on Black women, past and present, who were forces in their industries. In the third of four episodes, the spotlight is on Shonda Rhimes - the ultimate storyteller who have written and produced some o...
Feb 17, 2021•6 min
In the Moment - Rosalind Brewer As part of our Black History Month series, Black Women in Business, we're bringing you a trailblazing Black woman in business (either entrepreneur or business leader) to spotlight. Our focus for this In the Moment special is to educate and inspire listeners with stories on Black women, past and present, who were forces in their industries. In the second of four episodes, the spotlight is on Rosalind Brewer - a businesswoman who went from scientist to the c-suite o...
Feb 10, 2021•10 min
In the Moment - Mary Ellen Pleasant As part of our Black History Month series, Black Women in Business, we're bringing you a trailblazing Black woman in business (either entrepreneur or business leader) to spotlight. Our focus for this In the Moment special is to educate and inspire listeners with stories on Black women, past and present, who were forces in their industries. In the first of four episodes, the spotlight is on Mary Ellen Pleasant. Businesswoman and investor of the late 19th and ea...
Feb 03, 2021•11 min
Crushing Goals is Complicated It's time to set those 2021 Business Goals (and personal ones too!). It's January. A new year. We're focused on meeting those successes we want to see in 2021. The successes we want in our business and in our personal lives and we're getting specific about it. In this episode, 5 questions will guide you on your journey to creating and crushing your 2021 goals. What is success for my business (or personal life) in 2021? How do I measure success? What is the path to s...
Jan 17, 2021•22 min•Ep. 52
In the Moment - Centering You On this bonus special episode of the Beautifully Complicated Podcast, we're laying all the focus on you. Yes, you! As we wrap up the year of 2020 (thank God!), we're taking some time to take care of ourselves and make sure we're ready to enter 2021 with a beautiful spirit filled with hope and peace. How are we doing that? By doing these 4 things to Center You: Expressing Gratitude Doing something nice for yourself Setting 2021 Goals & Intentions ( download the f...
Dec 21, 2020•11 min
Holiday Selling is Complicated - Now that we’re in the holiday season & experiencing a raging pandemic, it’s time to talk about what you can do to help stand out and sell in the marketplace. Segment 1 What’s Happening Now Holiday season 🤝 COVID-19 - how businesses and shoppers are adjusting this year Segment 2 Self Care Remember you while ramping up for the holiday season. Good sleep, a nice bath, and time blocks in your schedule are a few ways you can remember to take care of you while sti...
Nov 20, 2020•22 min•Ep. 51
The election is underway! Voting is happening. November 3rd, Election Day, is when it all ends. Make your voice heard this election cycle and vote at every level. In this episode, I'm giving you a brief rundown of what's happened over the few years so you can go to the polls armed with motivation to change the office of the presidency. If you haven't voted already, check out www.iwillvote.com to find out if you're registered and locate your polls. Go to your Board of Elections website or Secreta...
Oct 23, 2020•9 min
Falling Back into Purpose is Complicated - As the season’s change from summer to fall, it’s time to begin the journey to fall back into your purpose. Segment 1 What’s Happening Now It’s our 50th episode! Let’s celebrate! One way to celebrate is with great music and talking about the amazing Verzuz with Patti & Gladys and how in that time they gave a Masterclass on what it means to work in your purpose. Segment 2 Self Care Self care means making sure your environment is conducive for you to g...
Sep 27, 2020•30 min•Ep. 50
Sustainability is Complicated - It’s time to think about making sure your most valuable resource is protected - YOU! Segment 1 What’s Happening Now Lot happening in the world. We’re still here though so let’s focus on what it means to sustain. Segment 2 Self Care Go within. Listen to your body. What does it need? Create a Sustainability Self-Care Toolkit that you can pull from to sustain yourself. Segment 3 Black Excellence Who are we rooting for? EVERYBODY BLACK! Issa Rae is in the spotlight on...
Aug 09, 2020•20 min•Ep. 49
In the Moment - We are tired and ready for change In this bonus special, I wanted to express my thoughts and feelings on the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd and the social unrest that has been fueled. Black people in America are tired. We're tired of being murdered in the streets, profiled by vigilantes, treated like criminals, not given justice, equality, or the basic right to life. We're tired. We are imploring America to change. We're pushing for reform across...
Jun 04, 2020•15 min
In the Moment - CEO or Operations Manager? Which are you? When you’re running a business, it’s easy to lose sight of the role you have in the business. We have CEO as a title, but our jobs are more aligned with that of an Operations Manager. We’re doing the tasks instead of focusing on strategic growth and actions surrounding it. It’s time to make a mindset shift and actions shift into being a true CEO and see the results we want for our businesses and lives. I mentioned a few links in the show,...
May 04, 2020•6 min
The Pivot is Complicated - Whether it’s your personal day-to-day life or your business, these times have lent themselves to being optimal for a pivot. Segment 1 What’s Happening Now Everything changed in a snap. We’re all navigating life in the times of this virus. Anxiety is running high. Readjustments are happening. Let’s talk about it. Segment 2 Self Care Pause. Breathe. Reset. Taking care of you in the time of coronavirus. Five tips on what you can do to find your peace in uncertain times. S...
Apr 19, 2020•25 min•Ep. 48
New series alert: We’re doing something new at Beautifully Complicated. Launching an interview-series that will feature different people doing major things in their respective areas. This series is called Positioned in Purpose and will air several interviews over this year. This episode is an interview with St. Clair Detrick-Jules. She is a photogragher, filmmaker, social activist, and big sister. St. Clair created a photobook as a love letter to her little sister to help her embrace and love he...
Mar 01, 2020•39 min•Ep. 47
Strategic Positioning is Complicated - Properly position your personal and business brand to carve out your niche of the marketplace and showcase your values. Segment 1 What’s Happening Now Your personal brand positioning is major! It aligns with your mission and purpose in life. It should be authentic to you. Are you positioned as your truest self or are you not yet there? Have a couple of examples to share with you on how two celebs recent events showcases their personal brand and how they inc...
Feb 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 46
Perfect Vision is Complicated - Realizing our 2020 Vision with solid goals for our lives and businesses Segment 1 What’s Happening Now 2020 goal setting gave me anxiety! I want to talk about my story of setting my own 2020 goals, how it made me feel, and my focus on being all God has called me to be and helping you do the same! Segment 2 Self Care Dealing with anxiety as you outline your vision and develop your goals. Sharing 3 things you can do to help navigate through that anxiety - from deep ...
Jan 19, 2020•26 min•Ep. 45
