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CASE UndergroundFaces of CASE: Janae TaylorCASE Underground is now the official flagship podcast for CASE!
Marketing interns Christian McDonald and Royce Griffin kick off the semester with a new series called "Faces of CASE". The first episode features CASE marketing intern and MU j-school student, Janae Taylor. Find out the impact CASE and Marketing Director Fallon Smith has had on her college journey and which global retail company offered Janae a full-time marketing job when she graduates in the spring. That and much more!
2022-09-0643 min
Love ThatTalking Therapy & Life Coaching with Taylor ArcoOn this episode of Love That, Danielle talks to certified life coach, Taylor Arco. Taylor is also currently in the process of becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. Danielle and Taylor talk all things mental health, therapy, accessibility to therapy, and life coaching.
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2021-03-2937 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessWorking with Black Entrepreneurs in Therapy featuring Kristin WinchesterBlack Entrepreneurs are doing their work in therapy. For those not in therapy, they are picking up self-help resources, listening to podcasts, improving their emotional wellness. We are here for all of it! Take a listen as Kristin shares the best ways to approach this work. Kristin Winchester is a licensed therapist, speaker, founder of Her Therapy Space, a mental health private practice in Washington, DC and the HTS Community. She partners with ambitious WOC professionals to break the negative thought patterns keeping them from success so they can live out their purpose with excitement a...
2020-09-0934 min
Minding My BLACK Business3 Years for MMBB3 years. Seems like yesterday when we released our first episodes. In our time we’ve been able to do what we planned in connecting with Black Entrepreneurs and educate and support other’s emotional wellness. Celebrate with us by taking a listen. Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-09-0220 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessHow to Use Art to Cope With Mental Illness featuring Tora CarterIt takes consistent and courageous work treat a mental illness while building a business. On this episode we learn from Tora what things need to be considered and some healthy options to be successful in managing mental health as an Entrepreneur. Tora Carter is an Editorial Photographer and Writer from Boston, MA. She is a Visual Branding Expert. Helping Creatives grow their business, brand and influence online with photography. Her realistic photography style, use of color, and dynamic lighting allows her clients to stand out in an over saturated market. She has worked with brands...
2020-08-1258 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBlack UpdatesFamily, we’ve been having a BUSY summer. We’re putting out new emotional wellness products, hosting digital events, and building more community. To learn more, take a listen. Therapy Search Guide: https://mmbb.samcart.com/products/therapistsearchguide Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com
2020-07-2919 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessShould I Get a Black Therapist?Is it important to have a Black Therapist when participating in counseling? Can other therapists be effective? Will I feel understood? We unpack these questions in this episode. Partnership: www.betterhelp.com/drjanae (20% discount on online counseling memberships) Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com
2020-07-2218 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBuild Your Business Even When Your Confidence is Shaken featuring Kandia Johnson‘Rona has taken a lot of things from us Black Entrepreneurs. Revenue, peace, creativity, good sleep. It’s a long list. Kandia helps us get this business building things back on track. Take a listen. Kandia Johnson transformed her life from a Learning and Communications Consultant for a Fortune 500 Company to an Entrepreneur who spends her days teaching corporate professionals and service-based entrepreneurs how to step into their power as a leader. With a focus on confidence, she’s helped her clients position themselves for executive roles, launch global campaigns, and land speaking engagements and media coverage. ...
2020-07-0829 min
Kandid ConversationsShowing up While Grieving with Dr. Janae TaylorFrom grieving people you love as well as people you never met to saying goodbye to familiar routines and processes, over the last few months, you’ve probably experienced some form of the grief process based on what’s happening around the world.
In the midst of it all, you’re expected to show up and get work done anyway. On the latest episode of Kandid Conversations, I speak with Dr. Janae Taylor about managing and dealing with everyday anxiety especially when you’re black in America.
2020-06-3033 min
Next Level Physicians: Thriving Outside the BoxEpisode 40: The Healthy Hustle: Minding Our Mental Health as Entrepreneur's w/Dr. JaNae TaylorSHOW NOTES:
This week next level entrepreneur Dr. JaNae Taylor and talk about the dangers of the hustle, and what’s considered a healthy hustle, and structures to keep from burning out as you are growing your business.
Highlights from the conversation:
In this podcast, Dr. Taylor - a PhD Psychologist, host of the “Minding My Black Business” podcast, and founder of Taylor’s Counseling and Consulting Services - talks about mental and emotional health for black entrepreneurs.
Dr. Taylor’s Background
● While she was pursuing her degree, she noticed the...
2020-06-2239 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessI'm Still Trying to Find My WordsI just pressed record and spoke from the heart. We’re hurting. We’re trying to make sense of senseless situations. We’re making change happen. Check in with a Therapist. Now is the time. Partnership: www.betterhelp.com/drjanae (20% discount on online counseling memberships) Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-06-1714 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessWhat If My Therapist Is Not A Good Fit?Having a therapist relationship in which you feel comfortable is a necessary element in order to reach your goals. What happens if you aren’t able to connect with your therapist? Let’s talk about all about it. Partnership: www.betterhelp.com/drjanae (20% discount on online counseling memberships) Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-05-2717 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessWhat to Expect Before Your First Therapy SessionStarting therapy can feel overwhelming or even scary. On this episode I share all the things you can expect to occur before and during that first appointment. Partnership: www.betterhelp.com/drjanae (20% discount on online counseling memberships) Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-05-2026 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBest Options to Pay for TherapyDid you know there are several ways in which you can pay for therapy? On this episode I explore all your options to finance your counseling experience. Partnership: www.betterhelp.com/drjanae (20% discount on online counseling memberships) Where to find us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-05-1314 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessHow to find a Mental Health TherapistLet’s explore the steps necessary to begin the process of therapy. In this episode, I’ll share things that are important to consider in your search for a Licensed Mental Health professional. Partnership: www.Betterhelp.com/drjanae (20% discount on each new membership for Online Counseling) Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ
2020-05-0625 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessExpanding your team to get through COVID19 featuring Courtney UnderwoodCOVID19 has brought all sorts of changes to our businesses. Some of these changes may require you to bring on help to see them through. Courtney shares with us ways to expand our team in impactful ways. With over 18 years of experience in human resources and leadership development, Courtney Underwood understands the unique challenges that companies face when hiring and managing their talent. As an HR Alignment Strategist, she helps her clients understand the importance of an effective team and how it impacts the growth and profitability of their business. After spending more than a...
2020-04-2945 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessOnline Counseling for Black Entrepreneurs featuring Melissa DouglassOnline counseling is a growing and thriving option for Entrepreneurs who are interested in investing in mental health services. The flexibility and adaptability of this is ideal for our demanding lifestyles. If you’ve been curious about how to start online therapy, Melissa educates us all. Melissa Douglass is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider whose goal is to merge quality mental health care and technology to advance communities through wellness. She is the founder of Goal Driven Counseling, a virtual group private practice, where the team supports individuals experiencing challenging life tran...
2020-04-1546 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessI'm a Change Agent featuring George BerryEvery industry needs people to hold it accountable. Do you have what it takes to be an advocate for change? George is a change maker. Bio: Straight out of high school, George Berry joined the Army at 18. He chose the Transportation Branch because of his admiration for the field. George reached the rank of Sargent and after a tour to the combat zone in the middle east, and serving as a recruiter in his hometown of Lancaster, California; George decided to hang up his uniform after 8 years of a decorated career. George took up...
2020-04-0822 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessThis is HardTruth is I’m tired. A lot of us have made some quick and abrupt moves in our businesses to stay afloat in the last few weeks. We could all use support and I offer some valuable lessons learned. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-04-0119 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessCoronavirus and Black EntrepreneurshipState of Emergency. Social Distancing. Hand Sanitizer. Let’s talk about how our Black Businesses are being impacted and how to address the anxiety that we are all managing. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-03-1820 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessCareer DayI took a recent visit back to Middle School. As a career day participant, I share my experience and reflections. I learned a lot. Take a listen. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-03-0426 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessOverthinkingI let my quest for perfection stop me in my tracks. I fortunately was able to get to the other side. Just in time to commemorate our 100th episode. Join me in celebrating! Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-02-1919 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBlack Businesses Don't...Through the years I have heard all sorts of misconceptions about Black Businesses and Black Business owners. Let’s explore these perspectives and how they impact you as an Entrepreneur. Most importantly, how to cope with such messages.
2020-02-0533 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessFind Your PeopleI’ve found my people and it hasn’t been easy. It took some missteps, courage, and vulnerability but it happened. I share my journey and provide some tips and resources. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-01-2925 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessEmployees Impact Your Mental Health featuring Dr. Brianna GaynorEmployees can make or break the work environment. Do you have your onboarding systems in places for new employees? How do you manage conflict amongst employees? How do you determine when it’s time to add employees to your agency? Dr. Gaynor shares gems. Dr Brianna Gaynor has a passion for mental health and has noticed time and time again, the healing effects of her work. Brianna is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Georgia. She has worked in various settings, including outpatient, residential, and a mental health hospital. What Dr. Gaynor most enjoys is the op...
2020-01-1532 min
Minding My BLACK Business20/20 VisionWhat is your vision for your business for this upcoming year? What strategies do you have in place to attend to your mental health needs? Let’s all find some clarity and make ourselves a priority this year. Join me. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2020-01-0816 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessWe Made It2019 is coming to a close. Were you able to accomplish all your business goals? Were you able to attend to your mental health? Let’s all take a moment to reflect, join me. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2019-12-2510 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessPulling the PlugHave you ever had a business plan or product to flop? I have. In fact, on this week’s episode I share my most recent fail. I’m brushing myself off and holding on to these new lessons. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2019-12-1113 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessSelf-doubt and Entrepreneurship featuring Dr. Ayeesha HankinsHow did you make out with your Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday business moves? Did you hit your intended goals? Some of us fell short, and during these times we can get caught up with self-doubt. Ayeesha shares some ways to cope and move forward. Dr. Ayeesha Hankins is an educator-entrepreneur living in Portland, OR. Although, Anchorage, Alaska is the city that she will always call home. Her business is aimed at helping women, particularly women of color understand the powerful role their self-beliefs have on their success in life and how...
2019-12-0437 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessHoliday HelpIt’s that time of the year, family. As Black Entrepreneurs we are working overtime to meet demand for our services and goods. I’m sending a little help your way. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like and Subscribe!
2019-11-2016 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessPolitics and Entrepreneurship featuring Rebecca ThompsonEntrepreneurs have a duty to have an awareness of local, regional, and national politics. The decisions that are made in these spaces directly impact our businesses. Rebecca shares more about how these two worlds merge and how we should respond. Rebecca Thompson is a Clarity + Confidence Coach and Founder of the Live In Your Light Bootcamp, an intensive + intimate 8-week personal development experience designed to help high achieving Black women get the clarity to discover what lights them up, the confidence to chase their wildest dreams, and take the action needed to create a life they love. Sh...
2019-11-1341 min
Minding My BLACK Business2nd Black Therapists MeetupWe are gaining momentum. Our most recent meetup was a success. It is important to me to be active and connected to the Black Mental Health community in my area and beyond. This felt like another critical step towards making that dream a reality. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ 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.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don’t forget to Like
2019-10-3021 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessIt's a family affair featuring Franchesca TaylorMy sister stopped by the show, y’all. We check in on her business building journey. We share a little family business and the future of Minding My BLACK Business®. Take a listen. Special Guest: Franchesca Taylor Website: https://www.avadorajune.bigcartel.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/blackurbanisttraveller Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz ...
2019-10-2332 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBirthday BehaviorIt’s my birthday, family. I have decided to take a few days away from the business to celebrate and reflect. I’m practicing what I preach by investing in me. I share my hopes for us all. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ 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.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ
2019-10-1613 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessWeekend WorkingFamily, I see you. I know you are out here giving the weekend your best business building work. I’m cheering for you. While you are out here taking care of us, don’t forget you. We are here for support. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ 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.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!
2019-10-0916 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessSurviving Personal Tragedies featuring Arleigh HatcherLife moves on despite what tragedies may be in store for us. As a business owner, how do you manage and keep things afloat. Arleigh shares her story and provides strategies for survival and success. Arleigh Hatcher is a devoted mom, serial entrepreneur, author and is redefining the field of nursing while building brands that support the community and positively impact the lives of others in the process. With the opening of her Heart to Heart Career Training Center, she and her staff enable men and women to gain expert, certified career training in the medical field...
2019-10-0225 min
Minding My BLACK Business40 Under 40I’m still on a high from all the festivities connected to the 40 Under 40 celebration. I learned a great deal of things and allowed myself to be loved on by community. My cup runneth over and I’m geared up to continue to champion on the causes connected to Black Entrepreneurial Mental Health. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ 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.mindi...
2019-09-2550 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessHealthy Partnerships in Entrepreneurship featuring Sharon LawrenceEntrepreneurs, as we form business relationships, we need to ensure that they are healthy for everyone involved. Would you be able to recognize partnership red flags? Sharon teaches us how to identify those and how to sustain healthy connections. Sharon J. Lawrence is the owner/primary clinician of Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC. She has over 15 years of experience working as a Therapist, Clinical Director, Foster Care Supervisor, Behavioral Health Bureau Chief, Certified Anger Management Specialist, Certified Life Coach, Certified Prepare-Enrich Trainer and Speaker. She specializes in providing therapy for Therapists, Professionals, and Couples. She is passionate...
2019-09-1834 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessInsomnia in Entrepreneurship featuring Chavalia Dunlap-MwambaEntrepreneurs let’s have a real talk about how managing our need to rest. How often do we sacrifice our rest to just “get the job done?” Chavalia shares her experience and provides guidance on how to improve our relationship with sleep. Chavalia Dunlap-Mwamba founded Pink MahogHany in 2005, when she noticed the scents of once favorite fragrances changing without notice. Amidst these changes also came an influx of complaints from those whom she conversed with. Frustrations from an inability to wear or use certain fragrances due to adverse reactions such as headaches, rashes, and other allergy-like symptoms places...
2019-09-1132 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessWomen's Health and Entrepreneurship featuring Nia SpicerAs Female Entrepreneurs we often do we find ways to prioritize other things above our own health. How does Entrepreneurship distract us from listening to our own bodies? Nia gives us tips on what to look out for and how-to better advocate for our wellness. Nia Spicer is a registered nurse specializing in Labor & Delivery and Cardiac Nursing and owner of phembiotics. pHembiotics™ is a women's health company that offers natural solutions to optimize vaginal health and pH balance. pHembiotics™ is designed to provide women with natural alternatives to balance vaginal pH and maintain healthy vaginal flora. Thei...
2019-08-2126 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessDemanding freedom from Entrepreneurship featuring Shod HarrisDo you have a clear vision for the future of your business? Has your vision ever gotten sidetracked based on opinions from others? Shod shares how you can regain your vision and even find freedom in pursuing entrepreneurship. Rashod Harris is a Virginia based digital media strategist who left a basic life of working at a call center to pursue a career in digital marketing. With his wide-ranging background that covers content creation, social media marketing, email marketing, and brand strategy, he helps unconventional brands find their voice, generate awareness for their brand and then grow their...
2019-08-1434 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessI can't see what you can seeThis has been a challenging Spring and Summer for me both personally and professionally. As Entrepreneurs this is all a part of the business building journey. When this happens, we are often plagued with self-doubt, stress, maybe even confusion. Take a listen as I process my next steps. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ 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.mindingmyblackbusiness.com ...
2019-07-3118 min
Thoughts on Thoughts26. My Adoption Story with JaNae GoodrichThis week we have a special guest-JaNae Goodrich! JaNae was adopted at birth and shares her experiences growing up in a family with six adopted children and how her adoption has shaped her life. She originally had a closed adoption and has recently been on a journey to find her birth parents. This journey has been unbelievable with a few twists! We appreciate JaNae joining us and hope you learn something new about the beauty and love of adoption.
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2019-07-0335 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessThe Role of Mentorship in Entrepreneurship featuring Reneldo RandallAs business builders do we make space to gain wisdom from Entrepreneurs we admire? How do you find a business mentor, what qualities are most important? Perhaps you are in a position to mentor others, how do you begin that process. Reneldo teaches us all about how to navigate the world of mentorship in this episode. Reneldo Randall, MBA is a dynamic and savvy authority on successful leadership in advancing human and intellectual capital; a big-picture visionary who has the ability to understand how daily operations shape results and goals. As a motivated achiever, he is recognized do...
2019-06-1937 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessSummertimeSummertime is upon us, family. Are you prepared? Let’s talk about how you approach the summer season in your business. In this episode there are a few reminders of how to make the most of this season as Entrepreneurs. Where to find us: Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ 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.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!
2019-06-1211 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBlack Therapists' MeetupCommunity building is my JAM. Last week we hosted our first ever Black Therapists’ Meetup here in Hampton Roads, Virginia. On this episode I share more about how this event, the participants, and the response. There is power in creating a safe space for people to share and feel connected and this is especially true in the Mental Health community. We might be doing more of these in the future. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: http...
2019-06-0521 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessThe emotional challenges of day-to-day business building featuring Latricia Clark LetsingerAre we destined to be Entrepreneurs? Latricia shares how she fulfills her destiny and the triumphs and challenges she’s met along the way. This episode is filled with smart and savvy ideas about how to stay encouraged and brave day to day. Latricia Clark Letsinger is a wife, mother, and Gigi from rural North Carolina who always had a passion for fashion. She has long been donned a Fashionista; receiving Best-Dressed superlative honors in both High School and College. Studying Business, Fashion, and Retail Management sparked, even more-so her love of clothing and desire for her ow...
2019-05-1539 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessVirtual AccountabilityEntrepreneurship can be lonely. What options do you have to talk about the stressors, fears, and trauma associated with business building? Our monthly Virtual Accountability Sessions offers such a space, we hope that you can join us. Visit our Digital Academy on the Minding My BLACK Business website to sign up. Our next session is Monday, May 20, 2019. Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjanaetaylor/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: in...
2019-04-2414 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessDigital Academy is OpenSchool is now in session. The MMBB Digital Academy is now open. This is our one-stop shop for mental health resources for Black Entrepreneurs. In our academy you will find assessments, skills-based worksheets, e-books, monthly accountability sessions, individualized consultation packages and more. Join us so that we can all be happier and healthier Black Entrepreneurs! Where to find us Digital Academy https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/digital-academy/ 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@mindingmyblackbusi...
2019-04-0316 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessJourney of Digital Entrepreneurship featuring Carlton ReedDigital 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 their partnership with CVS and Walgreens Pharmacy. Carlton believes the work he does through his business...
2019-03-2731 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessTailoring your business to a Black Audience featuring Lisa PhillipsRepresentation 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; an electrical engineer with no job. Coping with my new reality, sh...
2019-03-2041 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessCease and DesistBusiness 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/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don’t forget to Like,
2019-03-1318 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessSick LeaveFamily, 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@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://bit.ly/2ICq1VQ Don’t forget t
2019-02-2720 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessAuthenticity grows your Black Business featuring Bianca HughesDo 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 approach within therapy is direct but open, meeting clients where they are, providing them freedom to change when they’re ready. She beli...
2019-02-0633 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessMedia training basics for Black Entrepreneurs featuring Dr. Renee SundayAre 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! Finally, she is also an author and grief counselor who assists...
2019-01-3032 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessThe Power of Journaling featuring Altheresa ClarkLet’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 struggle with mental health related issues, or people who simply need support and moti...
2019-01-2326 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessNew Year, New MeHappy 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/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.c...
2019-01-0910 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBusiness Buddies featuring Z. Andrew JatauEvery 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 in children and adolescents. Special Guest: Andrew Jatau Website: http://www.zandrewjatau...
2019-01-0243 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessTen ways you might be killing your Black Business featuring Shaniece M. WiseNo 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 the UNSTOPPABLE Community, (a community of over 1800 professionals, leaders and business owners) where she offers workshops, webinars, events, an...
2018-12-1942 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessTrauma in Entrepreneurship featuring Essence Cohen FieldsBusiness 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 University School of Medicine. Essence has been featured as a mental health expert on media outlets such as NBC...
2018-12-1228 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessDoing self-care right featuring Delaney OutlawSelf-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 certifications to provide self-care services to adults throughout the Hampton Roads area. These services include massage therapy, vaginal...
2018-12-0536 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBlack Entrepreneurs are like Black Diamonds featuring Dr. Francis RichardsBlack 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 anything less! In life you should do what you love and love what you do! Over the years she has h...
2018-11-2831 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessThankfulnessAs 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 Weekend: http://blackdiamondweekend.com/ Where to find us:
2018-11-2122 min
Once Upon a PatriarchyEpisode 1: The Little Mermaid with Dr. JaNae TaylorWanda and Shannan sit down with psychotherapist Dr. JaNae Taylor to reminisce about jamming to “Kiss the Girl” while asking, with some real concern, “Who is Flounder’s mama?” Does she know where he is? The star of the show, though, is Ursula, petty queen of darkness. Who is the Sea Witch, really? Show notes availablehere.
2018-11-0855 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBetter boundaries for better business featuring Marline Francois-MaddenHealthy 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, and girls leadership. Marline has shared her expertise at dozens of universities, colleges, community organizations, churches and conferences— including the Congressional Black Caucus for...
2018-11-0733 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessDon't let the business have all of youMMBB 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.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Merchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/us...
2018-10-2423 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessThe business of vulnerability featuring Evelyn from the InternetsOur 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 Lemonade review on the Formation World Tour. Yes, that really happened. Special Guest: Evelyn from the Internets
2018-10-1723 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessMental health basics for Parentpreneurs featuring Keisha ReavesImagine 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 passion. She likes empowering women of all sorts and encouraging women through holistic practices, physical health and talk therapy. Being a new mom...
2018-10-0324 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessRecovering from failure featuring Chantay GolsonIn 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/groups/474095289596388/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/
2018-09-2618 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessImposterY’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@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!
2018-09-1916 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessWearing MMBB with confidence featuring Dr. Tavari BrownAre 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 runs an Atlanta based private counseling practice and is an adjunct professor. Dr. Brown works with couples, individuals...
2018-09-0540 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessMMBB Turns OneThis 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.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info...
2018-08-2930 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessI get it. I'm ready. Sign me up.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 for all sessions. Each session is from 8pm-9pm EST. Below you will find the dates for...
2018-08-2220 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessDo what? Go where?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 September 17 Session 4: Monday September 24th Session 5: Monday October 1st
2018-08-1517 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessLet Me InAll 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@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Co...
2018-08-0815 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessOur Master PlanIt’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: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!
2018-08-0118 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessFood is my love language featuring Slice & TorteDon’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 covered with the baking and sweets. Together we pro...
2018-07-2532 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessRecovering from heartbreak featuring Debbie LondonSummertime 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. Transforming with Transparency is her tagline because she helps others through being open and honest about...
2018-07-1848 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessMaking a wellness a priorityAre 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 injury and achieve personal health and happiness. Originally from Detroit, MI, Dr. Lisa has more than 10 years of experience as a PT and...
2018-07-1128 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessParlay for the PeopleFamily, 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@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to...
2018-06-2742 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessLeveraging entrepreneurship to advocate for my community featuring Blair DurhamAs Entrepreneurs we have a responsibility not only to our businesses but to our communities. We have the power to influence the political and financial landscape in our neighborhoods. Blair explains how she’s lead the charge to advocate, educate, and nourish her Black community. Blair Durham serves as Co-President of Black BRAND, Hampton Roads Regional Black Chamber of Commerce where she leads the charge in identifying and implementing solutions for closing the wealth gap, raising the next generation of entrepreneurs, and empowering the community to embrace the concept of common unity. Her social justice passion was bi...
2018-06-2041 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessCreating connections with clients for lifelong business featuring Krystal DianeWhat if all entrepreneurs approached working with their customers as if this was a lifelong relationship? Imagine the ways in which Entrepreneurs would even handle the first phone call with each customer differently. When our clients feel connected they often return to us for repeat business. Krystal shares how this happens for her. Krystal Diane is a photographer and her job is to tell your story in a visual way. This allows her to show what is unfolding before her eyes. She would rather document your story, than create a pose. It makes her heart glad when...
2018-06-1328 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessEvaluating the company you keep featuring Dr. Natalie JonesWhen is the last time you evaluated your community? Some of us are dealing with unhealthy relationships and suffering in silence. Dr. Jones teaches us how to determine if our current support is inadequate and how to find support that best meets our needs. Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD, LPCC is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Post-Doctoral Psychologist. She currently has a private practice called Lifetime Counseling and Consulting in Oakland, CA where she specializes in working with women who have been in emotionally and psychologically abusive relationships with narcissists, as well as with individuals who...
2018-06-0635 min
Sisters in Loss Podcast: Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, & Infertility StoriesEP47 - Dr. JaNae Taylor on the Cost of Mental Health & Minding my Black BusinessIn today's episode we are discussing the Cost of our Mental Health and therapy with licensed psychotherapist Dr. JaNae Taylor. JaNaè is a licensed psychotherapist in Virginia Beach, VA, where she owns and operates, Taylor Counseling and Consulting Services. JaNaè works with Black men and women who are struggling with harmful self-evaluations. Therapy with JaNaè helps them create a more empowered and focused sense of self that is more aligned with their beliefs and values. JaNaè also provides consultations to Black Entrepreneurs, in every stage of the game, who are working to balance their mental health, Black identity, and succ...
2018-05-3033 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessCreating a community that supports and challenges you featuring Janay BrownSome of us have been drawn to entrepreneurship early on in life. On this episode we get the wisdom of an Entrepreneur who has followed her passion while receiving the full support of her community. Janay shares how she leans on her community throughout her entrepreneurial journey. Janay Brown is a rising Senior at Old Dominion University studying Marketing. She has always had a passion for innovation and food, so she decided to combine the two and came up with a unique business - Full Belly Delights, LLC. She wanted the company to represent the beauty of...
2018-05-3022 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBeating burnout through balanceFor Entrepreneurs, burnout is not only burdensome it can negatively impact our business bottom line. Do you have a solid strategy to address your burnout? Lesley shares how her passion lead to a business that helps therapists manage and overcome burnout. Lesley Lanier Smith is a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She has been licensed since 2014 and working in community mental health since 2003. In 2017 Leslie started the Balance Box, due to an absence of information for students and interns outside of what is learned in agency or a practicum setting. She believes that with rise of...
2018-05-2328 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessLoving all of my BLACK Body featuring Ivy FeliciaWhat is your relationship with the body you inhabit? Most of us have a relationship with our bodies but lack a meaningful connection with our bodies. Ivy explains how a positive and nurturing relationship with our body can translate a more fulfilling life. Ivy Felicia is a Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Body Image Expert with a gift for helping people of all body types to embrace body peace and self-love at any stage of life. Her Body Relationship Coaching work is centered on her personal experiences with barriers to body love, and more than a decade...
2018-05-1645 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessIf they don’t provide a way, we make a way featuring Judith AlstonFamily, I bet you’ve never met a Black female beekeeper. As Black Entrepreneurs we can find ourselves in industries that we don’t traditionally occupy and yet we flourish. Judith shares how she has been successful in doing so all while taking care of her community and herself. Judith’s love of agriculture began at six years old. As a little girl, she always wanted a little red tractor. She wasn't raised on a farm but our family had hogs, a small cotton field beside our home. As a teenager, she worked with family members on the fa...
2018-05-0937 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessWe've got to take care of each other featuring Brett HewittNo one should approach entrepreneurship without wisdom and connection from others. This episode I get the wisdom of a local entrepreneur who has been in business for 22 years, and is seen as a staple of our community. Brett teaches us what he’s learned and continues to learn in how to build a sustainable business that positively impacts your community. Brett Hewitt’s life’s journey was changed when a stranger walked up to him and handed him a book to read, Visions for a Black Man by Dr. Na’im Akbar. While Brett was volunteering in a mentor...
2018-05-0227 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessIsolation in Entrepreneurship featuring Kimberly FergusonEntrepreneurship can be filled with loneliness and isolation. In our journey to build our businesses and brands we can neglect our need to be in relationship with others. Kimberly teaches us ways to address this and how we can remain productive while being connected. Kimberly A. Ferguson is an entrepreneur, author, learning & development consultant, career coach, trainer/speaker, certified educator, the host of StrategicMinds.tv, and a regular contributor for Jacque Howard's Trenton365 Show on Stellar Award Winning Radio Station, WIMG. A Forbes.com contributor, Kimberly was a 2016 BOSS Influencer, and was recently named Official Mentor for...
2018-04-2528 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessHow therapists become therapists featuring Deseray HamiltonFor those who have ever been curious about how therapists train, take a listen. The road to becoming a licensed mental health professional can be filled with bumps and hurdles. Deseray and I discuss the training involved to provide quality mental health services and she shares her journey. Deseray is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern in the state of Florida, on her journey towards full licensure. She’s a mother, pain to purpose pusher, and entrepreneur! After having a former clinical supervisor go MIA without signing off on her clinical hours, Deseray was forced to restart he...
2018-04-1830 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBlack Entrepreneurship and mental health featuring T-Kea BlackmanOne in four of us meet the criteria for having a mental health disorder. As Black Entrepreneurs we are not immune from this. Do you have a plan in place when you need to improve your mental health? Listen as T-Kea shares her journey in managing her mental health disorders while running her business. T-Kea Blackman is a mental health advocate, speaker and writer who lives by the Toni Payne quote, "I rather be living my truth happily than living a lie miserably.” She is the creator and host of the Fireflies Unite Podcast, a weekly podcast de...
2018-04-1131 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessCreating community effectivelyEntrepreneurship can be lonely. As you build your Black business have you found your people that can support, challenge, and encourage you? Take a listen as Randy shares his journey and how he has found community. Randy D. Williams, also known as “The Generation Changer” is an entrepreneur and author committed to developing the next generation of leaders. As an entrepreneur, he has gained national media attention for his company, Talley & Twine Watches where he designs and manufactures watches and other men's accessories. Created with a person of style in mind, Talley & Twine satisfies a need in the...
2018-04-0426 min
#SmartBrownVoices - Learning from DiversityStress and Being an Entrepreneur w/ JaNaè Taylor, PhD, LPCIn this episode of SmartBrownVoices, Mike Street chats with JaNaè Taylor, founder of MindingMyBlackBusiness.com. Minding My BLACK Business is a movement and podcast dedicated to the mental health of Black Entrepreneurs. The goal is to engage, inform, and support other Black Entrepreneurs as they manage the business of work!
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2018-03-2831 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessGood sleep ain't easyHow many of us practice what we preach when it comes to self-care? In my drive to be a better me and better Black Entrepreneur, there is room for improvement. In this episode, I examine my approach to sleep and rest. In the end, I discover some new things about me. Music: Blasian Beats Where to find us: Facebook: Minding My Black Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjanaetaylor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mindingmyblkbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t f...
2018-03-2826 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessGetting Black Entrepreneurs into therapy featuring Eunice BlakelyAre you curious about therapy? Take a listen as two therapists talk about some of the therapy basics. Learn how therapy is different from a supportive conversation, typical presenting problems for Black Entrepreneurs, what happens in that first point of contact with a therapist, and how things unfold in your first official appointment. Eunice Blakely is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over sixteen years of experience in the mental wellness and behavioral health field. She enjoys facilitating workshops, trainings and seminars to local businesses, churches and organizations. She is also credentialed as a Master Addiction Counselor and...
2018-03-2140 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessSelf-care as a means of survivalBlack Entrepreneurs it’s time to check in. How many of us have a self-care regime that supports our schedule and needs? As we juggle more roles in our daily lives and transition into and out of roles we need to ensure that we are replenishing. Lauren shares her story and solution to making self-care a priority. Lauren Elliott is a former journalist and became a holistic health advocate after she experienced an emergency delivery of her son only eight months after getting married. As a child, Lauren was drawn to storytelling and entered a creative writing co...
2018-03-1433 min
The Mindful Rebel® Podcast: Your Refuge for Personal Growth#TheMindfulRebel 34 l Dr. JaNae TaylorEpisode 34 | Adding Mental Health to the Leadership Dialogue with Dr. JaNae Taylor
Twitter: @mindingmyblkbiz
Instagram: @drjanaetaylor
Website: mindingmyblackbusiness.com
Minding My BLACK Business is a movement and podcast dedicated to the mental health of Black Entrepreneurs, led by Dr. JaNaè Taylor. The goal is to engage, inform, and support other Black Entrepreneurs as they manage the business of work!
JaNaè is an Alabama native and a macaroni and cheese and brunch expert. She is also fluent in sarcasm, lover of neo-soul and big laughs with good people. Most importantly, JaNaè is a daughter, big sister, best friend, godmother, HBCU grad, and...
2017-12-0442 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessBalancing a 9 to 5 when your business begins at 5:01pm Featuring: Franchesca TaylorFranchesca explains the role of the Black Urban Planner in today’s society. Franchesca highlights how creating community impacts her own art and passion for travel. Franchesca shares how she manages the demands of both of these worlds. Special Guest: Franchesca Taylor Franchesca Taylor is an Entrepreneur and Urban Planner, and most notably she is JaNaè’s sister. Franchesca has business interests in art and urban planning. Her art chronicles her journeys in travel and life. IG: Blackurbanisttraveller Twitter: @frantaylor Music: Blasian Beats Where to find us: Faceb...
2017-08-2827 min
Minding My BLACK BusinessDr JaNae Taylor's Black Entrepreneurial JourneyMinding My BLACK Business is the brainchild of Dr. JaNaè Taylor. JaNaè shares her journey as a Black Entrepreneur on this episode. Entrepreneurship for her has meant a renewed dedication to the Black community on her quest for mental health advocacy. Music: Blasian Beats Where to find us: Facebook: Minding My Black Business IG: @drjanaetaylor Twitter: @mindingmyblackbiz Email: info@mindingmyblackbusiness.com Website: www.mindingmyblackbusiness.com Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Comment!
2017-08-2824 min