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Built By A Boss15 Ways to Protect Your Credit Score in Uncertain Economic TimesHey friends, today on Built By A Boss — we’re diving into something many people are quietly worrying about right now…What happens to your credit score if you lose your job? More specifically: How can you protect your credit score if you think you might get laid off?In today’s economy, layoffs can happen to anyone. And while you might not be able to control what happens at work, you can take steps to protect your financial foundation — starting wi...2025-04-2824 min
Built By A BossHow Your Core Values Statement Can Attract Customers, Make Money, and Save Your Business in a CrisisOn this episode, Evolyn Brooks talks about why your core value statement can save your business in the midst of a crisis. The headlines are full of CEO’s and Government officials who are stepping down due to some type of misconduct. Some people might say it’s just a few bad actors, but that’s not always true. The founder’s values always mirror the company’s values and when a coercive or transactional leader takes the reins, every choice they make can elevate or destroy the corporate culture. Do you have a Core Values...2024-09-2908 min
Built By A BossHow To Turn Fear Into Feedback That Will Grow Your Business!On this mini episode, Evolyn Brooks continues the conversation about how to develop a new stream of income and turn your fear of failure into positive feedback.Thanks for listening to this episode.CONNECT WITH US: GENERAL: builtbyaboss@gmail.comLINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooksWEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.comINSTAGRAM: @builtbyabossFACEBOOK: @builtbyabossWEBSITE: https://www.inmysolitudela.com/aboutWEBSITE: https://www.sunbrookproductions.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inmysolitudelaMUSIC:Call Me by LiQWYD https://s...2023-07-3108 min
Built By A BossWhen You Build It And They Don't Come: Why Finding Your Target Market Is Key To A Successful Side HustleOn this mini episode, Evolyn Brooks continues the conversation about how to develop a new stream of income and the importance of discovering your target market. Thanks for listening to this episode.CONNECT WITH US: GENERAL: builtbyaboss@gmail.comLINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooksWEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.comINSTAGRAM: @builtbyabossFACEBOOK: @builtbyabossWEBSITE: https://www.inmysolitudela.com/aboutWEBSITE: https://www.sunbrookproductions.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inmysolitudelaMUSIC:Call Me by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com...2023-07-2206 min
Built By A BossHow To Think Like An Olympic Athlete And Achieve A Major Life GoalOn our show today… Olympic Bob Sled Bronze Medalist, Sylvia Hoffman. She was first discovered and recruited for the national bobsled team on The Next Olympic Hopeful. She’s a Texas native who was diagnosed with scoliosis in the 8th grade and had to wear a back brace for years. But get this, she still managed to play college basketball and participate in international competitions for the USA weightlifting team. She offers such great advice on how to overcome obstacles and think like an elite athlete when you’re trying to achieve a...2023-07-1453 min
Built By A Boss7 Ways To Identify And Evaluate A New Income StreamOn this episode, Evolyn Brooks shares how to discover new streams of income that are hiding in plain sight and eliminate those that will never bear fruit.Thanks for listening to this episode.CONNECT WITH US: GENERAL: builtbyaboss@gmail.comLINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooksWEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.comINSTAGRAM: @builtbyabossFACEBOOK: @builtbyabossWEBSITE: https://www.inmysolitudela.com/aboutWEBSITE: https://www.sunbrookproductions.comINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inmysolitudelaMUSIC:Call Me by LiQWYD https://s...2023-06-3006 min
Built By A BossWhat We Learn From Finishing What We StartOn this episode, Evolyn Brooks shares why it's important to simplify your goals and what we learn from finishing what we start. Thanks for listening to this episode. CONNECT WITH US: GENERAL: builtbyaboss@gmail.com LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooks WEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.com INSTAGRAM: @builtbyaboss FACEBOOK: @builtbyabossWEBSITE: https://www.inmysolitudela.com/aboutWEBSITE: https://www.evolynbrookscompany.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inmysolitudela MUSIC:Call Me by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Comm...2023-01-2308 min
Sex in South Beach with Dr. Sonjia108 - Booty After Breast Cancer!This episode is all about change and new beginnings! In today's show, we check back in with Evolyn Brooks for Part 2 of her road to recovery. These lessons go way beyond remission, so for anyone who's gone through a major change and come out stronger on the other side – this one's for you. Press play now for the nitty gritty details on feeling yourself and embracing a fresh start. Have a sex question you're just burning to ask? Email sonjia@drsonjia.com for the chance to have your questions answered on the show! Want More Evol...2022-10-2120 minSex in South Beach with Dr. Sonjia107 - Intimacy & Breast CancerIn today's show, Dr. Sonjia talks with award winning producer, author, and wellness expert Evolyn Brooks about her journey of healing and fulfillment after breast cancer. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Evolyn shares her experience with self-disocvery and the value of intimacy. Press play now to find out more. Have a sex question you're just burning to ask? Email sonjia@drsonjia.com for the chance to have your questions answered on the show! Want More Evolyn? https://www.inmysolitudela.com/about | www.evolynbrookscompany.com | @evolynbrooks @inmysolitudela Like this episode? Awesome! Click here to s...2022-10-1431 min
Built By A Boss3 Questions To Ask If You Want To Elevate Your Goals!We all have goals but sometimes we have difficulty executing them and we can't figure out why. On this episode, Evolyn Brooks offers 3 questions that will help you find answers to the success that seems to be alluding you.Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation.JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/builtbyaboss/ MEMBERSHIP: BECOME A PATRON AND GAIN ACCESS TO BONUS PODCAST CONTENThttps://www.patreon.com/builtbyaboss CONNECT WITH EVOLYN BROOKS: GENERAL: builtbyaboss@gmail.com2022-01-3003 min
Built By A Boss7 Things You Need To Know When Pitching Your Brand Or Business To A TV Producer. Guest: Producer, Shareen King-CarrIf you’ve created a personal brand or own a business and want to learn how to be featured on national and digital media, don’t miss this upcoming episode of the Built By A Boss podcast. My guest is award-winning producer Shareen King-Carr. She is the President and CEO of The King’s Daughter Media, Inc. We’re talking about how to write a perfect media pitch, find the right story angle for your brand and create ongoing relationships with producers. Shareen has worked with talents such as, Queen Latifah, Tyra Banks, Nate Berkus...2021-05-301h 08
Built By A BossThe Making Of The Documentary In Our Mothers' Gardens. Guest: Producer, JaSaun BucknerWelcome to Built By A Boss! It’s season 3 and I’m so happy that you’re here today. If you’re listening for the first time, I’m Evolyn Brooks. I’m a journalist, award-winning producer, author and founder of the wellbeing platform, In My Solitude LA. On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, success strategies and powerful insights from female founders, makers, moguls, mystics and entrepreneurs who have created conscious companies and groundbreaking careers. My intention for each episode is to encourage all of us to follow our passions, be una...2021-05-1944 min
Built By A BossWhat You Need To Know Before Buying An Electric Vehicle Or EV Stock. Guest: Sheryl Ellison PondsWelcome to Built By A Boss!On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are leading conscious businesses and creating groundbreaking careers with intention.If you’ve ever thought about buying an electric car, investing in an EV stock or just want to understand more about the future of the automotive industry, this episode is for you!Our guest is Sheryl Ellison Ponds, founder and CEO of Dai Technologies Corporation. Her company is leading the way in the game changing electri...2021-05-0234 min
Built By A BossThe Pandemic: One Year Later. How To Care For Your Mental Health Now! Guest: Rhonda Richards-SmithWelcome to Built By A BossOn this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are leading conscious businesses and creating groundbreaking careers with intention.Our guest on this episode is Rhonda Richards-Smith, an award-winning psychotherapist & relationship expert. It’s been one year since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic.We talk about how to rebuild our lives, avoid the trap of comparing our progress to others, weigh the emotional fallout of women leaving the workplace and discuss how to co...2021-03-1831 min
Lifestyle Design with Koya WebbBuilt By A Boss with Evolyn BrooksEvolyn Brooks is an award-winning TV Showrunner and Experiential Events Producer. She began her versatile career on-air in television news as an anchor and general assignment reporter. She has created successful content in live events, unscripted, food and lifestyle, home design, variety, pilot, hidden camera, and one-hour talk formats. Evolyn Brooks is also a certified 200 RYT yoga teacher, scuba diver, foodie, and host of a podcast that explores the origin stories and growth strategies of female founders, disrupters, and entrepreneurs called, Built By A Boss. You can learn and follow Evolyn Brooks on the following lin...2021-02-0147 min
Built By A BossHow To Triumph Over Trauma And Live A Transparent Life. Guest: Diana PattonDiana Patton is the CEO of Diana R. Patton Consulting, LLC. She is a social justice advocate, motivational speaker, author, and attorney who helps women in every industry rise above their personal and professional challenges, adversities, and trauma so they can better use their voice and their talents to effectively advocate for themselves and for others. Diana also consults with schools and organizations, to implement her RISE program, and speaks on leadership, social and emotional learning, diversity, inclusion, equity, empathy, self-care, and trauma-informed care topics. She also works with professional women leaders to become Rise A...2020-12-2941 min
Built By A BossUnderstanding Your Housing Rights During Covid 19. Guest: Attorney Symone RedwineAs if 2020 hasn’t been difficult enough ...Millions of Americans are facing eviction this holiday season due to Covid 19. Now, that the rent moratorium has been extended for another month, we spoke with Attorney Symone Redwine about what people should do now. She also offered tips for business owners facing possible eviction and women in domestic violence situations during the pandemicPlease SHARE it with anyone who many need this information.JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/builtbyaboss/ MEMBERSHIP: BECOME A PAT...2020-12-2831 min
Built By A BossHow To Teach Kids About Money During The Covid 19 Pandemic. Guest: Sabrina LambOn this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are creating groundbreaking businesses and careers with intention. Our guest is the founder and CEO of the World of Money, Sabrina Lamb. She has created a non-profit company that is helping children around the globe understand how money works so they can teach their peers and families how to create generational wealth.JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook...2020-11-2240 min
Built By A BossSeven Leadership Lessons On How To Be A Boss From The Inside Out. Host: Evolyn BrooksWe all know what people say a boss is supposed to look like, but how is a boss supposed to LEAD? On this episode, you’ll hear insights from host Evolyn Brooks and seven other powerful women on how to be a boss from the inside out.JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/builtbyaboss/ CONNECT WITH EVOLYN BROOKS @ BUILT BY A BOSS: GENERAL: builtbyaboss@gmail.com LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooks WEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.com INSTAGRAM: @builtbyaboss FACEBOOK: @buil...2020-10-3007 min
Built By A BossHow Alexa Is Changing The Way We Speak And Why Bias In AI Is Disrupting How We Live. Guest: Dr. Ayanna HowardOn this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders, visionaries and entrepreneurs who are creating groundbreaking businesses and careers with intention. This episode is brought to you by Audible and you will certainly enjoy the audiobook of Dr. Ayanna Howard. She’s an international expert in robotics and AI and her new book is called, Sex, Race, and Robots: How to Be Human in the Age of AI This book answers a lot of our most pressing questions like – Are we truly bei...2020-10-2433 min
Built By A BossThe Business Of Sex, Covid 19 Dating And What A Conservative Supreme Court Means For Women. Guest: Dr. SonjiaToday we’re talking about sex .... Sex In the midst of Covid 19 and sex as a business. We do a deep dive into women's sexual pleasure and health. And we also discuss the impact a conservative majority on the Supreme Court will have on women’s reproductive rights. This conversation, with Dr. Sonjia, a certified sexologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami, is grown, graphic, political and laugh out loud funny. Let us know what YOU think! You can leave a comment for me on Instagram @builtbyaboss and you can also find Dr. Sonjia...2020-09-241h 09
Built By A BossHow To Set New Goals And Manage Your Mindset In The Midst Of Uncertainty. Host: Evolyn BrooksStaying motivated is a big issue during these unpredictable times, especially if you’re managing a business, working from home and helping the kids with their school work.So, maybe this moment in time is not about wishing everything would go back to the way it was, but more about being emotionally resilient and embracing the opportunity to be more present to what is and create change from there. In this podcast, you’ll hear insights from host Evolyn Brooks on how to continue to be creative, develop your deepest potential and execute your dreams even wh...2020-09-0608 min
Built By A BossThe Secrets To Starting And Scaling A Successful Cannabis Business That Work For All Entrepreneurs! Guest: Amber E. Senter | Founder & CEO, Breeze Distro and Shady Pines Box ClubWelcome to Built By A Boss.On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders, entrepreneurs and pioneers who are creating groundbreaking businesses and careers with intention. Our guest on this episode is disrupting the Cannabis industry. Getting a license without a huge amount of money these days is really difficult, but she’s working on obtaining her 4th. This woman has two businesses, product lines in dispensaries around the country and a personal delivery service in California.What’s even more rare? She’s a woman...2020-08-1253 min
Built By A BossHow To Transform Your Life, Level Up Your Leadership Style And Bend Time With Inner Fitness. Guest: Tina Lifford, Author and Actress: Queen Sugar Welcome to the Built By A Boss Podcast. If you’re someone who has felt the slightest inkling that there is something more in this life for you, but you feel blocked in some way; there is a breakthrough waiting for you in this episode. Or, if you already KNOW it’s time to make a change in your life or business, this conversation could be exactly what you need to get started! This episode is brought to you by Audible. Our guest is Ms. Tina Lifford. Many of you may know her as the characte...2020-07-201h 03Built By A BossWhy You Owe It To Yourself To Start Your New Venture With The Money You Have Right Now!! Host: Evolyn BrooksWelcome to Built By A Boss. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Audible.There will never be a perfect financial climate to start a business, that's why now is as good a time as any. On this podcast, you’ll learn about the unique origin story of Arlan Hamilton, the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital. Arlan is a real-life example of a woman who used hard work, self-education and the power of belief to become a venture capitalist with no financial or startup background. At one point in her journe...2020-07-0408 min
Built By A BossWorking Together To Create Lasting Social Change Beyond Corporate Pledges And Public Statements. Guest: Gwendolyn Quinn, Media StrategistThere's been a lot of conversation about how companies can be more authentic during this time of unrest in America after the death of George Floyd. On this episode of Built By A Boss, I speak with legendary publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn about this issue.She was the publicist of the late Aretha Franklin, who was very involved in the civil rights movement. Her career in media and public relations paired her with some of the industry’s brightest stars including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Queen Latifah, Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Karen Clark Sheard, The Is...2020-06-0840 min
Built By A BossThe Upside And Downside Of Herd Immunity For African-Americans As Stay At Home Orders Are Lifted. Guest: Dr. Tiffany L. Gary-WebbOn this podcast, you’ll meet my favorite, epidemiologist … Dr. Tiffany L. Gary Webb, she’s the first African – American woman to receive tenure at the University of Pittsburgh, where she’s an Associate Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health. We’re talking today about the adverse impact of Covid-19 on African – Americans, herd immunity, mandating vaccines, global cultural differences and how altruism may be the key to our collective, public health as more stay at home orders are lifted around the country.2020-05-1742 min