In today’s episode, we are joined by a Lady Boss, Erin Person. Erin graduated from Southwestern Law School in LA. She has worked for some of the most influential companies, including Red Bull, Starcom, DirecTV, and Fox Television Networks, where she's drafted, negotiated, and facilitated major athlete endorsement deals, production agreements, and advertising agreements. She is the Founder and CEO at ConnectEO Network. ConnectEO network is a digital network platform that provides entrepreneurs of color with the collaborative community and tools they need to build and sustain their businesses. She has also been featured on various podcasts where she discusses the importance of creating your own opportunities and taking control of your life.
Let’s tune in and dig more about her inspiring story of fulfilling God’s vision in her life and impacting others to win together.
[00:01 – 08:05] Opening Segment
- Before we get into the episode today, I want you to know that you can gain the security, ownership, and time Freedom You Want by building a business around a solution that only you can provide.
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- I introduce the guest, Erin Person.
- Erin shares the story of her background and how her journey started.
- The motivation behind her career goals.
- Create safe boundaries between career and emotional health.
[08:06 – 19:30] Fulfilling God’s Vision in Your Life
- The major issue of the justice system especially for people of color.
- Erin shares the greatest lesson she learned during her time in the corporate world.
- The motivation and purpose behind ConnectEO.
- Erin talks about how God has put the vision of ConnectEO on her heart and how she could prioritize it.
- It’s all about listening and being obedient to what God has for you in your life.
- Having the trust and faith in God when we entering the unknown
[19:31 – 28:40] Impacting Others and Winning Together
- The biggest challenges and barriers of building a network especially for people of color.
- The willingness to share information.
- Making larger impact and change by sharing and walking together.
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- Erin breaks down her goal to impact one million entrepreneurs of color by 2023 through ConnectEO.
- Erin talks about the series called The Space to Win.
[28:41 – 39:19] The Leap To Freedom
- Erin talks about the common traits of people who took the leap that give them the confidence to go forward.
- Everybody has a unique journey and purpose.
- Keep listening to the voice inside of you and living in your purpose and passion.
- Erin breaks down the difference between security and freedom.
- The challenges of crowdfunding, especially for women of color.
- Erin talks about who exactly ConnectEo is ideal for.
[39:20 – 45:33] Closing Segment
- How to connect to Erin.
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- Who is one black CEO in your network that you think would be influential and or a good fit for the Dear Black CEO Podcast?
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- One tip of advice for anybody who prioritizes the material stuff as a sign of their success.
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- Unless it is something that you can pass down to future generations for their growth and development to impact the world, it doesn't matter.
- What's one negative stereotype associated with Black Culture that you feel just to do away with?
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- The belief that we can do it on our own.
- What's your favorite strategy or loophole towards creating generational wealth?
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- Diversifying assets and going outside of your comfort zone.
- Final words from me and Erin.
Tweetable Quotes:
“When you win, we all win, and we need each other to survive.” – Erin Person.
“It’s all about listening and being obedient to what God has for you in your life.” – Erin Person.
“Keep listening to the voice inside of you and living in your purpose and passion.” – Erin Person.
Find out more and connect with Erin on Linkedin, Twitter and Instagram Or visit her website at https://connecteonetwork.com/.
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