Digital businesses allow us access to customers all over the world. This creates such wonderful opportunities for us to expand our brands and businesses. What is the cost to the Entrepreneur for this growth? Carlton shares what he has learned in his journey. Carlton Reed is the CEO of RX Health Academy, an online training school who works with hundreds of students across the United States to help them become Certified Pharmacy Technicians and gain entry-level employment opportunities through the...
Mar 27, 2019•31 min•Ep. 73
Representation matters. As Black Entrepreneurs we may find that our audience may be comprised of people that look just like us. What ways are you catering and considering your audience? Lisa gives us solid advice on how to prepare for and maintain our ideal audiences. In the recession of 2009, Lisa Phillips lost her job and home to foreclosure. She was left with a 35k condo and only enough money to renovate the place doing the work myself to stretch my unemployment check. She reached the bottom;...
Mar 20, 2019•41 min•Ep. 72
Business building is full of surprises. Don’t be surprised when you encounter your ideas, services, and good may be plagiarized. Do you know how to handle this? Let’s talk about some strategies. Special Shoutout to: Kandace Walter http://walterlegal.com/ Episode 9: http://bit.ly/MMBBEp9 Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbi...
Mar 13, 2019•18 min•Ep. 71
Family, I’ve been out sick. What do you do when you get sick as an Entrepreneur? Can your business run without you? Let’s talk about what it means to have a system in place so that your business can move forward even if you need to attend to your own personal matters. Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindi...
Feb 27, 2019•21 min•Ep. 70
Do you trust your gut when it comes to your business decisions? Are you getting caught up in feeling compelled to perform or engage digitally on days or moments when you’re not feeling your best? Bianca highlights how staying true to your voice boosts business. Bianca Hughes specializes in perfectionism, helping people embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. She helps clients work through concerns of self-worth, unhealthy relationships, identity, or feeling overwhelmed. Her ...
Feb 06, 2019•34 min•Ep. 69
Are we ready for the media attention that comes with business building? What steps are you taking to promote you and your business? Dr. Sunday gives us points to consider and integrate so that we might be ready for that next media and promotional opportunity. Dr. Renee Sunday is a dynamic individual who has been ranked as one of the top 100 anesthesiologists in the United States. She is a media mogul and professional who specializes in helping entrepreneurs to Be Seen, Be Heard and Get Paid! Fin...
Jan 30, 2019•33 min•Ep. 67
Let’s talk about the power of writing down your worries, goals, and inspiration. For Black Entrepreneurs having a sacred and dedicated space to clear your mind space is crucial. In today’s episode we explore this practice with Altheresa. Altheresa Clark is the founder of Inspire4Purpose, LLC. She is a licensed clinical social worker, life coach, author and a motivational speaker. She is eager to connect with you and support your journey to PURPOSE! She is passionate about working with people who...
Jan 23, 2019•26 min•Ep. 67
Happy 2019, family! This new year means we must continue to build, maintain, and produce from previously established goals. Let’s make space for routine and steadfastness as we hear all about messages of change. Special shoutout to Podcasts In Color for naming us as one of the top 5 Business podcasts for 2018. Shoutouts : Podcasts In Color https://www.podcastsincolor.com/ Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagra...
Jan 09, 2019•10 min•Ep. 66
Every Black Entrepreneur needs an accountability partner. Andrew is mine. Listen as we share more about the nature of how we support each other, the challenges we’ve faced, and how we celebrate each other. Z. Andrew Jatau is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia Beach, Virginia where he provides counseling services to adults, children, and families. He is also the founder and CEO of Mylemarks, dedicated to developing creative products that promote healthy social and emotional development...
Jan 02, 2019•43 min•Ep. 65
No one knows everything about how to start, build, and maintain a successful business. Through the course of business building Entrepreneurs accrue a list of their missteps. Take a listen as Shaniece shares some vital business maintenance strategies. Shaniece M. Wise is the CEO of Wise, Armstrong and Associates, L.L.C.—a coaching and consulting firm that works with leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs in the areas of personal, career and business expansion. Shaniece is also the founder of th...
Dec 19, 2018•43 min•Ep. 64
Business building is an exhaustive journey. For some of us the journey can even be traumatic or tap into some of other traumatic experiences. Essence teaches us how to better understand trauma and how we can address these issues as they come up in Entrepreneurship. Essence Cohen Fields is a trusted Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing attainable goal-based therapy. She is a Spelman College graduate and holds a master's degree in counseling from Boston Univer...
Dec 12, 2018•28 min•Ep. 63
Self-care is not a trend. Self-care is necessary maintenance for Black Entrepreneurs. Delaney shares her experience and perspective on why self-care is mandatory and how she helps Black Entrepreneurs attend to their mind, body, and soul. Delaney Outlaw is and has always been an educator. Her career started 10 years ago as a public-school teacher and found its way into the service industry as an owner of a full-service spa. At VSB Spa & Wellness, Delaney uses her extensive degrees and certifi...
Dec 05, 2018•37 min•Ep. 62
Black Entrepreneurs are some of the most tenacious, brilliant, and creative people. On this episode Dr. Richards shares her experiences in working with Black Entrepreneurs. We both reflect and brag on the Black Entrepreneurship community. Take a listen. Dr. Frances Richards is a Strategic Life Coach and personal Chief Encouraging Officer and host of the Black Entrepreneur Experience podcast. Her mission is to invoke and provoke YOU to pursue a passionate extraordinary life and not settle for any...
Nov 28, 2018•32 min•Ep. 61
As Black Entrepreneurs we all have experienced weeks were nothing went as planned. It’s during these times that we resort to our Plan B, C, and maybe even plan G. In most cases our flexibility and resourcefulness pays off and we are able to accomplish our original tasks and then some. I tackle my most recent humbling moment of Black Entrepreneurship in this episode. Shoutouts : Smart Giraffe Computer Services https://www.smartgiraffecs.com/ Black Brand: http://blackbrand.biz/ Black Diamond Weeke...
Nov 21, 2018•22 min•Ep. 60
Healthy boundaries are an Entrepreneur’s best friend. Boundaries provide us with protection, guidance, and predictability as we business build. Take a listen as Marline shares her journey and how she benefits with stronger boundaries. Marline Francois-Madden is the founder and CEO of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center, a therapy practice based for millennial women and teen girls. With over 13 years of clinical experience, she has become a sought-after expert in mental health, trauma, self-care...
Nov 07, 2018•33 min•Ep. 59
MMBB fall updates. Does your business make you happy? Have you checked in to see if it’s your major source of happiness? What happens when you to live to work? Listen in on my journey, words of caution, insights, and plans of action. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: www.m...
Oct 24, 2018•24 min•Ep. 58
Our consumers relate to us most when we are being transparent. As Entrepreneurs do we know how to do that in ways that are productive and healthy? Evelyn shares with her InternetCousins on how to strike the perfect balance. Evelyn from the Internets is an Austin, TX-based video producer and Internet personality. From not-so-serious beauty tutorials and cultural critiques to humorous takes on somber current events, she strives to inspire and entertain viewers, including Beyoncé who featured her L...
Oct 17, 2018•24 min•Ep. 57
Imagine building a business all while parenting. The potential hardships are numerous. Keisha teaches us on what to look out for, how to address those issues, and how to support fellow Parentpreneurs. Keisha Reaves is a licensed professional counselor with a specialty in maternal health owns a private practice in Dunwoody, Georgia. Serving women with life transition issues, postpartum depression, infertility issues, and women who have experienced recent miscarriages has become her specialty and ...
Oct 03, 2018•24 min•Ep. 56
In our business building journeys, we will all experience moments of failure and disappointment. How do you bounce back from that? What strategies are helpful? Take a listen as Chantay helps us recover. Special Guest: Chantay Golson, MS, LPC, CAMS Website: https://www.chantaygolson.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachChantay Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachChantay Email: info@chantaygolson.com Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/...
Sep 26, 2018•19 min•Ep. 55
Y’all there was a whole hurricane headed this way. On this episode we talk about storm preparedness and how that impacts business maintenance. Specifically, we learn how to manage our negative thoughts as we celebrate and acknowledge our accomplishments. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusine...
Sep 19, 2018•17 min•Ep. 54
Are you living life? In this episode we explore what it means to confidently Mind your Black Business. Dr. Brown shares how this is exercised in her connections with others, business building, and self-reflections. We also learn about her experiences when she wears her MMBB merchandise. Take a listen as we learn about to practice what you preach in your entrepreneurial journey. Dr. Tavari Taylor Brown is a health educator, licensed professional counselor, and counselor educator. She owns and run...
Sep 05, 2018•40 min•Ep. 53
This episode is filled with gratitude and reflection. This year has been monumental, and we have had many milestones, which are discussed. The next year is sure to bring as much excitement and change and we are excited about what lies ahead. Thank you for joining us on this ride as we create safe, healing, and nurturing places for Black Entrepreneurs. Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instag...
Aug 29, 2018•30 min•Ep. 52
Our MMBB Mastermind begins in just 2 weeks! I share more about the joys and plights of Black Entrepreneurship. I explain how these issues can be addressed and celebrated within our mastermind course. I also share my hopes for all Black Entrepreneurs. We also discuss how our mastermind works and what it will require of all participants. Applications are now available and can be found on our website, www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com . There are 6 sessions dates for our program attendance is required...
Aug 22, 2018•21 min•Ep. 51
On this episode we reveal more MMBB Mastermind details. We also discuss how our mastermind works and what it will require of all participants. Applications are now available and can be found on our website, www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com . There are 6 sessions dates for our program attendance is required for all sessions. Each session is from 8pm-9pm EST. Below you will find the dates for all six sessions. Session 1: Tuesday September 4th Session 2: Monday September 10 Session 3: Monday Septembe...
Aug 15, 2018•17 min•Ep. 50
All of August we will be spending time sharing more about our MMBB Mastermind, that starts in September. On this episode, we learn more about the steps involved in joining us. Additionally, questions that have popped up regarding the course are addressed. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusin...
Aug 08, 2018•16 min•Ep. 49
It’s time family. We will be launching our MMBB Mastermind course this September. On this episode learn how this course addresses the needs of our BLACK Entrepreneurs. You also learn more about who would best benefit from this experience. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: ...
Aug 01, 2018•19 min•Ep. 48
Don’t we all love food? Food can be the thing that heals us and connects us to others. Danielle and Sherród share their journey and highlight the ways in which food can be a part of our self-care regimen. Slice & Torte is all about two cooks from two different perspectives giving you unadulterated food porn, recipes, videos, and the Uncut podcast. We make food that is simple and delicious, that warms the soul and engages the mind. Sherród handles the savory side and Danielle’s got you covere...
Jul 25, 2018•33 min•Ep. 47
Summertime is upon us, which for some of us means that we are making space to reconnect with friendships and launch new relationships. Do you have a process to prepare yourself for renewed and new connections? Debbie teaches us essential tips to navigate moving in and out of relationships. Debbie L. London was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the years, Debbie has consistently maintained an innate passion to help others, with a specific focus on spiritual and emotional healing. Transfor...
Jul 18, 2018•48 min•Ep. 46
Are there any Entrepreneurs out there who keep making promises of making healthier life changes? Does it seem impossible to make healthier changes with the demands of entrepreneurship? Dr. Folden provides some guidance on user-friendly ways to integrate wellness daily. Dr. Lisa Folden is a licensed physical therapist (PT) and naturopathic lifestyle coach who owns and operates Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. She helps clients of all ages recover from inj...
Jul 11, 2018•29 min•Ep. 45
Family, we had our first community event. On this episode I share how things pulled together from idea, to acquiring sponsorships, to show time. You also hear my reflections on the impact of the event for our MMBB community as well as how I was impacted. Where to find us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusine...
Jun 27, 2018•42 min•Ep. 44
