Many women who feel as if they are walking a tightrope suspended high in the air with no safety net. They work full-time and manage a household complete with or without a spouse, children, and pets. Many are sandwiched between the constant needs of aging parents and their own homes. Some are trying to grow a side hustle business. Still others work in high stress professions like social workers. Balance is the buzz word that is often tossed around for those of us who are on the treadmill. To find...
Aug 26, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Core personal values drive what we believe, do, think, and feel. They affect how we experience life and relate to the world around us. I want to share several of my values and explain how they impact my work with participants. Listen to hear how M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC uses the core values of Family, Autonomy, Integrity and Peace to grow a successful, sustainable and satisfying side hustle. Read more: My Four Top Values in Life and How They Show up in My Business #mlbaileyconsultants #women...
Aug 14, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Managing home, work and a side hustle requires precise planning. For years, I struggled to find a strategy that worked for me. Tune in to find out how I ditched traditional planning methods and found one that fits my lifestyle and me. Learn more M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC and read more REAL Social Workers Online Magazine #mlbaileyconsultants #women #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womenpower #empowerment #selfcare #womenentrepreneurs #sidehustle #4realsocwkrs #sidehustlesocialworker #lc...
Aug 11, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Join us to hear what is new and popping at M.L. Bailey Consultants, LLC. Specifically, we are sharing the benefits of becoming a subscriber. Click this link to subscribe to M.L. Bailey Consultants News and Notes #mlbaileyconsultants #women #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #entrepreneur #womenpower #empoweringwomen #empowerment #selfcare #woman #womenentrepreneurs #sidehustle #4realsocwkrs #sidehustlesocialworker #lcsw #msw #blacktherapists #blacksocialworker #socialworklife #socialwork #so...
Aug 07, 2020•12 min•Season 2Ep. 20
My grandmother learned through experience that life is lived in seasons. Others may refer to it as the ebb and flow of life. Understanding the seasonal nature of life helped me to manage overwhelming stress during difficult times. Seasons change and situations evolve. Listen as M.L. Bailey Consultants shares the seasons of hope. Read My Favorite Quote Came from my Grandmother on REAL Social Workers Online Magazine #stress #stressrelief #stressmanagement #relax #relaxation #mlbaileyconsultants #s...
Jul 22, 2020•8 min•Season 2Ep. 19
The internet is a great place to find answers. A vast array of information is available at our fingertips. Just pop the word into a search engine. The problem with search engines is that the return is based on key words. This makes it harder to get a specific answer for your specific concern. Listen as M.L. Bailey Consultants discusses our process for providing the exact solution to your stress problem. Read Finding Exact Solutions to Your Stress Problems on REAL Social Workers Online Magazine #...
Jul 21, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 18
There is a causal relationship between emotional investment and the intensity of stress. Stress will increase relative to how much you care about a situation or event. New or meaningful events cause us to feel a range of emotions. You may feel excitement, fear, uncertainty, anger, frustration to name a few. Join M.L. Bailey Consultants as we discuss the relationship between emotions and stress. Read More: How Much You Care Increases Your Stress on Instagram @mlbaileyconsultants...
Jul 19, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Stress is Personal. One size fits all interventions do not fit all. Clients who come for stress management know that they want to relax and feel better. They may not know exactly how to make that happen. When I work with someone, I begin by getting a clear picture of where they are starting. Then together we develop a plan to address their specific stress relief needs. There are general outcomes that I believe are important for everyone. Listen as M.L. Bailey shares the four main results. Read F...
Jul 18, 2020•7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The stress response is triggered repeatedly throughout the day. Being cut off by an inconsiderate driver during rush hour is a situation that increases stress. Encounters with difficult customers or colleagues are also situations that lead to stress. Having to complete a project or presentation for the manager or executive team creates stress as well. This type of stress is usually felt over time or through the duration of the project. Proper breathing is the absolute best way to reset the stres...
Jul 16, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Starting a side hustle business is difficult enough when working a full-time job. Add to it a family, no extra money, time constraints and few connections. Marcyline Bailey, LCSW shares how commitments to three ideas created an environment that helped M.L. Bailey Consultants grow. Read more: Three Ways I Overcame Side Hustle Business Limitations on REAL Social Workers Online Magazine...
Jul 15, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 14
What image comes to mind when you think of balance? Many imagine a balanced scale. Is this a realistic image when applied to work/life balance? There is an ebb and flow to life and circumstances constantly change. Balance is difficult for those of us who work full-time and are growing a side business. Join M.L. Bailey Consultants as we share three aspects of a balanced life. Read More: What Work Life Balance Looks Like for Me as a Side Hustle Social Worker on REAL Social Workers Online Magazine...
Jul 12, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Side Hustle Social Workers know that staying focused on tasks during a busy workday requires planning. I use different strategies to stay attentive to my work responsibilities. While these strategies help maintain productivity, they do little to manage multiple interruptions. Interruptions work against productivity and contribute to work related frustration. Marcyline Bailey of M.L. Bailey Consultants shares 5 situations that take away our focus. She also shares her personal strategies to deal w...
Jul 11, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 11
The month of July is "Get to Know Us" month at M.L. Bailey Consultants. We are sharing stories to help you get to know who we are and what we are about. In this episode, I share how I came to start a part-time private practice and consulting firm. Read more at My Journey to Creating M.L. Bailey Consultants on REAL Social Workers Online Magazine...
Jul 08, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Conventional wisdom might suggest that you should hire a stress management consultant when you are overwhelmed and in distress. A counterintuitive approach to stress management is to hire a consultant before the house catches fire and burns to the ground. M.L. Bailey Consultants talks about the situations that will signal it is time to hire a stress management consultant Read more How to Know You are Ready to Hire a Stress Management Consultant on REAL Social Workers Online Magazine...
Jul 07, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The key to effective stress management is understanding the true nature of stress. M.L. Bailey Consultants will talk about the stress response and its effects. Read the blog post A Beginners Guide to Stress Management on REAL Social Workers Online Magazine Download the free e-book Stress is Personal: Your Personal Starter Guide to Stress Relief...
Jul 06, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 9
M.L. Bailey Consultants provides guidance around the following topics: Integrating stress management and relaxation into your lifestyle Growing a successful, sustainable, and satisfying side hustle business Clarifying your mission and planning to accomplish it in the next phase of your life Beyond this, how does working with us impact your everyday life? In this episode, we share more about our work. Read the blog post The Ways Our Services Improve Your Everyday Life on REAL Social Workers Onlin...
Jul 05, 2020•9 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Occasionally, we will share tools and technology that we use and like. You were given free cloud storage with your new electronic device. If you are wondering whether you should use it, the answer is "yes." Cloud storage is a valuable tool for side hustle entrepreneurs. In this episode M.L. Bailey Consultants quickly reviews the benefits of using “the cloud” and considerations to meet your business needs. To read today's blog post Cloud Storage is Not Just for Pictures on REAL Social Workers Onl...
Jul 03, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Being "the Boss" requires more substance than just having the title. For some, the term "Boss" may have negative connotations. For women, it could mean the difference between success and the status quo. Tonight, we will share a few thoughts about being "the Boss" of your life, career, and side hustle business. Also read today's blog post The First Time I Felt Like a Legit Boss on REAL Social Workers Online Magazine Find more of what you seek at M.L. Bailey Consultants...
Jul 02, 2020•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The best working relationships are based on connection, trust, and shared goals. M.L. Bailey Consultants wants to connect with you, build trust and work with you to help you reach your goals. Tonight, I talk about the women for whom our services were created. I look forward to getting to know you as you get to know me. Learn more about M.L. Bailey Consultants (Our site is undergoing renovation, so please excuse our dust)...
Jul 02, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Janel Holland is a social worker with a passion for helping other social workers. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has gained a wide range of experience working in a variety of social work settings. She currently provides counseling and case management services to military personnel and their families. Ms. Holland is also an entrepreneur and business woman. As a side hustle social worker, Ms. Holland boosted her social work income by contracting with the following agencies: a battere...
Jun 16, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Rhonda Davis AKA Turquoiz Blue works full - time as a web designer. She also cultivates her passion for design as a side hustle entrepreneur who produces fashion and graphic designs. She reclaimed her dream of becoming a fashion designer and specializes in crochet fashions, accessories and home decor. Turquoiz Blue is currently in the process of launching her own accessories line called PlushPhunk. Turquoiz Blue is the owner of This is Crochet . In addition to her numerous business ventures, Tur...
May 20, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
M.L. Bailey Consultants interviewed Chef Metisia Wooten, a personal chef and the owner of WootenFitnezz. She worked in the Information Technology field for 23 years. During that time, she opened a fitness center and earned a degree in Culinary Arts. Chef Metisia shares how she grew her side hustle business into a full-time family supported venture. She also shares the strategies she uses to manage the growth of her business while maintaining her household. Listeners also have an opportunity to r...
Apr 19, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Jane Seskin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Consultant who lives in New York City. She is also a published writer and author. She has over 30 years of experience in the social work profession. She has written thirteen books, nonfiction articles and poetry. Her work has appeared in many national magazines and journals. Jane shares her experiences as a social worker who successfully connected two distinct vocations. She uses writing to effect change and to boost her income. She also share...
Feb 26, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Social workers are boosting their social work incomes and find satisfaction in their professional careers by moving into the entrepreneurial arena. Many experience success in their business ventures because they apply their skills and abilities in areas of interest. While some may not desire to leave their full-time jobs, they can still benefit from starting a side hustle that gives them the business ownership and creative opportunity they desire. This episode will share 5 actions a side hustle ...
Nov 28, 2019•8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Relationships are vital to the success of a side hustle business. We think about networking with other business professionals or business owners in an effort to meet the "right" people who we think can propel our work. Sustainable, successful and satisfying businesses grow with the help of healthy relationships. We should also understand how we relate. This episode will discuss 5 smart types of relationships that can make or break your business. (You've probably not considered several of them.) ...
Nov 10, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Starting a side hustle business is a daunting task. The goal of most side hustle entrepreneurs is to build a sustainable, successful and satisfying business. Honestly answering 5 Smart Questions is the key to creating a stable foundation for your side hustle. This episode with introduce the 5 Smart Questions and share considerations for answering. Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works full-time and mentors social workers in the area of creating sustainable, successful a...
Nov 10, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Let's face it, side hustle entrepreneurship is not for everyone. In addition to having a fab idea that meets customer needs, the successful side hustle business owner has 5 distinguishing characteristics. These characteristics are vital to the health of the business. This episode reviews 5 top reasons a side hustle business may not be for you. Marcyline Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works full-time and mentors social workers in the area of creating sustainable, successful and s...
Nov 10, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Social workers are boosting their social work incomes and find satisfaction in their professional careers by moving into the entrepreneurial arena. Many experience success in their business ventures because they apply their skills and abilities in areas of interest. While some may not desire to leave their full-time jobs, they can still benefit from starting a side hustle that gives them the business ownership and creative opportunity they desire. This episode will share 5 valid reasons a social...
Oct 27, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1
