Bonus Special - In The Moment - Leadership & Culture Treating your employees well shouldn’t be difficult. Check out this In the Moment bonus feature focused on The Verge’s article on Away, the travel brand and the toxic culture some employees experienced. In this episode, I will spotlight 3 red flags from the article and how to avoid them as you build your company culture. If you haven’t read about the toxic work environment at Away spotlighted in The Verge, check it out here . Want to make ...
Dec 15, 2019•10 min
Pre-sales are Complicated - Time to sell before you launch! Segment 1 What’s Happening Now Disney Plus subscription service launched this week! Are you also overwhelmed by the amount of content that filled your childhood now available to stream whenever? I am! Anyway, I’m talking about the launch and pre-sale that Disney did for this new subscription service! Segment 2 Self Care Crafting a pre-sale strategy is demanding work. It requires lots of time, energy, and brainpower. Let me give you 3 ti...
Nov 17, 2019•25 min•Ep. 44
In The Moment - Customer Interviewing In this In The Moment bonus segment the topic is on interviewing perspective customers. You have an idea and now you want to make sure it’s viable before you invest time, energy, and money. The next step after the idea is to starting talking. Talking to potential customers to feel out the market and make sure you what you have is something people are willing to buy. In this episode, we will cover some quick tips on the general customer interviewing process t...
Oct 18, 2019•5 min
Knowing Your Customer is Complicated - Let’s bring the customer to the forefront when prepping for launch. Segment 1 What’s Happening Now I hear the bells of impeachment on the horizon. The House officially opened an impeachment inquiry. Oh and Rihanna and Oprah gave us a couple of lessons in running empires this week. Segment 2 Self Care Fall is here! New seasons are the perfect time to get resettled and reorganized and ready for ready for what’s to come. Clean up, declutter, get organized, and...
Sep 29, 2019•24 min•Ep. 43
Episode 42 The Perfect Offer is Complicated We hear so much about crafting the perfect offer and how that offer must be packaged well so we can get the sales we want to see. In this episode, I’m giving you a peek into some of the things you need on the path of crafting that perfect offer! Segment 1: What’s Happening Now The latest Apple Event gave us a good reminder of what it means to craft an experience when prepping our launch so customers get a better feel of how our product fits into their ...
Sep 15, 2019•27 min•Ep. 42
Beautifully Complicated Podcast Presents: In The Moment (Bonus Special) - Launching Before You're Ready Launching is obviously the most important event in a business where we go from conception to selling. Unfortunately, too many of us wait forever to launch because we want everything to be perfect. Perfect isn't an option. Launch. Why? Because business success is wrapped up in the timing of the launch –– the actual time it hits the market to sell. Check out the episode and listen to why you sho...
Aug 21, 2019•6 min
Episode 41 Launching is Complicated As entrepreneurs we all know what it’s like to launch a new product or service into the marketplace. It’s a lot of work, time, and energy. In this episode of Beautifully Complicated Podcast, the topic is on the art of launching and how to take care of you during that stressful time. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Trump’s been going on a racist rampage attacking Congress people of color. Let’s talk about that and the very real impact systemic racism has had on...
Aug 04, 2019•26 min•Ep. 41
Meeting Goals is Complicated. We set goals in January on what we wanted to see manifest this year. Now it’s time to do a mid-year check-in to determine if we’re on track to meet those goals or determine if we have to make some changes. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Super short one on this episode! The border crisis is still ongoing and still deserving of airtime until we see changes. So, talking a little about the latest with at the U.S. Southern border. In international business news, Africa ...
Jul 14, 2019•27 min•Ep. 40
Beautifully Complicated Podcast Presents: In The Moment (Bonus Special) - Peak Productivity Time What time are you your most productive? When do you find yourself in the zone and overflowing with creativity and great ideas? That's your peak time to create, curate, and strategize to produce your best work. Identify that time in your workday and leverage it effectively by doing the most important, high intensity work in those moments. This quick In The Moment special is focusing on effectively uti...
Jul 10, 2019•5 min
Episode 39 Knowing Your Type is Complicated As entrepreneurs, we should know what type of person we are at our core. That gives us an idea of areas of opportunity for growth or who we need to hire to help us advance forward and reach our dreams and walk fully in our purpose. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Humanitarian crises are surrounding us. We have a major ongoing crisis at the Southern Border of the U.S. that is leaving kids without basic hygiene necessities and hungry with little sleep. I...
Jun 28, 2019•37 min•Ep. 39
🚨Sound the Alarm!🚨 Something new is happening with BeautifullyComplicated Podcast! Yes, a new element is being added called " In the Moment ." This new feature is a standalone bonus clip that I'll use to share thoughts and ideas on-the-go with the BeautifullyComplicated Podcast family. I want us to remain plugged in and connected with one another in quick conversations that propel us all forward and continue to help us grow holistically and in business! Check out this intro and stay tuned for ...
Jun 16, 2019•2 min
Episode 38 Being a Business is Complicated was the epitome of money talk. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Forbes released its list of millionaire and billionaire and 3 notable names jumped out - Rihanna came out swinging as the #1 female musician making money moves. Serena the GOAT of tennis let it be known she’s a powerhouse in VCs too. Then, Jay Z laid out the blueprint for becoming a hip hop billionaire. Segment 2: Self Care Get back to you. We lose ourselves sometimes in life and get away fr...
Jun 09, 2019•20 min•Ep. 38
Just wanted to express a little gratitude on my birthday to those who listen to the show, those who surround me daily in my life, and, of course, to God for being my beacon of light. 34 years old. 34 times around the sun. And I'm just getting started. Listen to this quick special clip and be blessed! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/beautifullycomplicated-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 28, 2019•3 min
Episode 37: Empowered Women are Complicated Women are powerful and empowered. We are not monoliths nor are we silent when people try to strip us of what we know is ours. We will always fight. We will always rise. We will win. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Women’s rights are under attack in a way we haven’t seen in decades. Several states have written and passed so-called heartbeat bills to ban abortions at 6 weeks of pregnancy. Giving the deets and why we need to fight to preserve our rights. ...
May 20, 2019•31 min•Ep. 37
Episode 36 Owning your Brand is Complicated was filled with good nuggets of inspiration and tools to set you up to work on owning your brand fully. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Well, the Mueller investigation ended in March - many indictments, convictions, and other investigations came out of it and the offer to Congress to use their power to hold Trump accountable for possible obstruction outlined in the report. Let’s see what the Democrats do with it. Speaking of the Democrats, full field a...
Apr 27, 2019•31 min•Ep. 36
Empire Building is Complicated. Time to build your empire. Focus on getting started and work on manifesting all that is inside of you so that you can impact the lives that are connected to it. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now R. Kelly is still in the news. This time he is officially under criminal investigation and was arrested with a bond of $1 million which was posted a few days later. As the allegations against him are being investigated, we’re keeping a watchful eye to see if he finally will ...
Mar 09, 2019•33 min•Ep. 35
Everything seems Complicated! What more can be said. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now The government shutdown is finally over but people are definitely still feeling the impact of it all over a stupid wall. Covering the shutdown and how its impact has rippled across multiple groups and caused a national security risk. Segment 2: Self-Care Settle into your place of peace. With all of the chaos going on, it’s important that you find whatever gives you peace and nestle in it from time to time. Segme...
Jan 26, 2019•34 min•Ep. 34
2019 is already Complicated! Happy New Year! BeautifullyComplicated Pod is back and ready to conquer the year. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Lifetime is airing a 6-part docuseries, Surviving R Kelly. Covering that series and thoughts on sexual violence overall. On a lighter note, talking about Bey & Jay’s influence in veganism and the reaction from Black Twitter. In politics - The Democrats are back in charge of the House and Nancy Pelosi is Speaker! Let’s get these hearings going. And Tru...
Jan 05, 2019•28 min•Ep. 33
The Power of No is Complicated! Even in the midterm elections, we flexed our power of no - no more and rolled out a beautiful blue wave. Boom! Segment 1: What’s Happening Now The midterm elections are over...well, almost, and thank God! Democrats took over the house, some governorships, and many state seats. Diversity, especially women of color, and LGBTQ were well represented in the elected! Finally can move on from talking about elections. FINALLY! Segment 2: Self-Care The Power of NO is real ...
Nov 10, 2018•34 min•Ep. 32
Elections are Complicated! Or are they? Some would like to make it so, but we’re still making ourselves actively engaged citizens of the U.S. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now The last couple of weeks in America has been wildly exhausting but we’re still fired up to vote in the midterms on Tuesday, November 6th so we’re talking why it’s important and what’s on the ballot. Segment 2: Self-Care Choose you! When things are tough or just too much to take, take a moment and choose you. Your sanity. You...
Oct 29, 2018•30 min•Ep. 31
Being Present is Complicated! Or is it? It just takes practice :) Oh and special announcement! Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Kavanaugh has been confirmed and sworn in. Y’all. Boooo. Moving on. New report rolled out on climate change and its impact if we don’t course correct now. It’s real and we need to do something to slow it down. Also, VOTE! November 6th is right around the corner, so if you can vote, please vote. Voter suppression is real. So be on the lookout for all of the ways the GOP i...
Oct 13, 2018•33 min•Ep. 30
Womanhood is Complicated! Living in a misogynistic world is tough yet something we’ve all come accustomed to navigating. But, enough is enough. We’re pushing for changing and demanding we are heard and respected. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Covering the latest with the Supreme Court hearing for Brett Kavanaugh and the numerous sexual assault complaints against him that have surfaced, one most notably from Dr Christine Blasey Ford. Discussing Dr Ford’s and Kavanaugh’s hearings before the Sena...
Sep 29, 2018•34 min•Ep. 29
Owning Your Life is Complicated for sure and requires that you take stock of how you’re allowing yourself to be seen by the world. Are you showing up fully of yourself and allowing your gifts and talents to shine or are you shrinking? Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Beyonce took over Vogue and we stan! Beyonce gave all of the life in her Vogue takeover complete with a writeup that she penned herself shunning the need for an interview. She shared her platform by allowing up-and-coming photographe...
Aug 12, 2018•28 min•Ep. 28
Resetting is Complicated for sure but is ever needed when you’re journeying through life. The road to destiny is bumpy at times and sometimes we find ourselves lulling in a space of complacency instead of moving forward at the level we should be operating at, so let’s take this July to reset! Segment 1: What’s Happening Now We still have kids detained in cages and tent cities here in America. Refugee children are representing themselves in U.S. immigration courts. The government has no idea what...
Jul 07, 2018•27 min•Ep. 27
Immigration is complicated, racist policies are not. It’s not an easy thing for any nation to work through when it comes to taking care of the citizens and those seeking a better life. The policies around it can be difficult to build out, however treating people as humans is not complicated at all. It requires basic decency and respect for all human life and apparently that is complicated for this current administration. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now It’s time to talk about the history of othe...
Jun 26, 2018•31 min•Ep. 26
Life is complicated but we can move through it if we know that we have people who surround us that love us and love on others. Be a light. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now I’ve been on break for a month! So, this is my recap on what happened the past month from This is America to the Trump Administration showing us just what the America they want looks like with immigration. Horrible all around, so I’m sharing my thoughts. Segment 2: Self-Care We have been inundated by suicides this last week. It...
Jun 11, 2018•31 min•Ep. 25
Existing while Black is Complicated! Seriously, it shouldn’t be but it is and it is painfully unfortunate. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now There has been way too much happening in the past couple of weeks. Way too much! But, here we are. So, I’m taking the opportunity to hit on some of the highlights that really shed a light on how existing while black is criminalized and attacked. I’m talking about the incident at Starbucks that resulted in the arrest of 2 black men, the murder of 4 black peopl...
Apr 28, 2018•42 min•Ep. 24
Breaking out of the Box is Complicated! It’s time we smash boxes, burn labels, and embrace our truest selves. It’s beyond time, beautiful people. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now Y’all Drake dropped Nice For What just for me. I’m certain of it. Well, for you, too my sistas. And can we say it was glorious with the hot video to match featuring all of our faves from Tracee Ellis Ross to Issa Rae, Letitia Wright to Misty Copeland...it was serious! So many beautiful ladies being unapologetically free ...
Apr 13, 2018•34 min•Ep. 23
Doing the Work is Complicated FOR SURE! But, it’s time. It’s time for each of us to do the work in our purpose and watch the world be transformed for the better. Segment 1: What’s Happening Now I saw A Wrinkle In Time opening weekend so giving my brief thoughts on it and why you should definitely see it! Shedding some light on people who have been making a difference and fighting back against what has become the norm for so many, gun violence, in my coverage of the March For Our Lives event. You...
Mar 24, 2018•27 min•Ep. 22
Heyyyy!!! In this episode we’re covering a few good topics (as usual!). Check it out. In Segment 1: What’s Happening Now the talk is on Black Panther shattering the myth that a black cast can’t make money at the box office as it nears the $1 billion dollar mark in Week 3. Get it, fellow Wakandans! Also, covering the gun reform debate and the work of the MSD High students as they take on the NRA and politicians. Also, doing a quick rundown of the move by South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, ...
Mar 10, 2018•32 min•Ep. 21
