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No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentReady to Take the Plunge?I just have one question for you: Are you ready to take the plunge? Into self-employment, that is! It is finally here! My manuscript, “Taking the Plunge into Self-Employment: How to Successfully Prepare to Leave Your Nine-to-Five For Full-Time Self-Employment and Beyond,” is officially available for pre-order! You can pre-order here: https://a.co/d/9SiP21TYou can also search for the title directly on Amazon. In Today's Blend, we explore the title's meaning, the inspiration behind the book cover and interior page design, and a special sneak peek...2024-04-3029 minNo Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentFind Your VillageIn Today’s Blend, we’re getting into the importance of finding your village! The famous phrase “It takes a village!” doesn’t only refer to raising children. Adults, and specifically, adult self-employed people, need a village as well. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Latasia Cox, and she’s a Brand Storyteller, Strategist, and Owner of Framework Marketing Consulting. You can find her on Instagram at @frameworkmarketingconsulting Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyo...2024-02-131h 06No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentI Wrote A Book!Welcome to season 4 of the No Sugar Added Podcast! A year's break can only bring clarity and better knowledge bombs. Nothing has changed. It's still the same raw conversations about what self-employment really looks like.In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about my new manuscript and the reason I've been MIA for a year. I wrote a book last year! Tune in to learn about "the book I needed when I decided to take the plunge into the uncharted waters of self-employment."Marketing Workflows For Universities Webinar with Hive here: https://hive-3.wist...2024-01-1134 minNo Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentSee What Had Happened Was...In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about where the hell I’ve been. I'm joined by fellow podcaster and Creative Director at Go Off and Create (GO&C), Cameia Williams. In this episode, we have a raw conversation about the difference between dropping the ball and simply re-prioritizing, and everything in between. There's so much to catch you all up on! Tune in. Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let us know what yo...2022-12-0644 minNo Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentHow To Avoid Shiny Object SyndromeIn Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to avoid “shiny object syndrome.” Listen, if you’ve been self-employed for over a year, no scratch that, even just a couple of months, you’ve probably experienced shiny object syndrome. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Marsha "Sasha" Ruffin and she’s a Systems & Automation Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on what "Shiny Object Syndrome" looks like, how it can manifest in your business, and how to stay focused on the Big Picture. You can find her on Instagram...2022-04-1257 minNo Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentHow to Nurture Your Clients Through EmailIn Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to nurture your clients (if you’re service-based) or customers (if you’re product-based) through email marketing. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Dahlia Akhaine and she’s a Certified Digital Marketing Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on how to leverage email marketing in your business, the best email marketing tools, and how to track & measure the success of email marketing campaigns. You can find her on Instagram at @add.some.zest. Here is the link to sign up for...2022-02-081h 07No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentWhy You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your BusinessIn Today’s Blend, we’re talking about “Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business.” This is the biggest lesson I learned this past year. In this episode, I share what seasonality looks like in my service-based business, what I learned from not leveraging seasonality last year, and tools & reporting to use to better understand seasonality in your business. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpodContact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaradd...2022-01-1120 minNo Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentI've been getting my ass kickedIn Today’s Blend, we’re talking about why I’ve been on a hiatus and what I’ve learned from this period of my life. The long and short of it is…life has been kicking my ass. In this episode, I share my personal story of triumph and overcoming imposter syndrome. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpodContact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyo...2021-12-3011 minNo Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentWhat I’ve Learned In The Last 3 Years Self-EmployedIn Today’s Blend, the tables have turned! Our host is in the hot seat and being interviewed by the incomparable Cameia Williams—Founder and Creative Director of Go Off and Create—about her self-employment journey. In her interview, she's sharing everything she has learned—strategies, mistakes, setbacks—all of it! Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpodContact The No Sugar Added Podcast Slide into our DMs @nosugaraddedpod Email us at nosugaraddedpod@gmail.com Follow our host @kreyol_writer Let u...2021-07-201h 02No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentWhat I’ve Learned In The Last 3 Years Self-EmployedIn Today’s Blend, the tables have turned! Our host is in the hot seat and being interviewed by the incomparable Cameia Williams—Founder and Creative Director of Go Off and Create—about her self-employment journey. In her interview, she's sharing everything she has learned—strategies, mistakes, setbacks—all of it! Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod2021-07-201h 03No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentThriving In Different Seasons of Your BusinessIn Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how you can make sure to thrive in all seasons of your business, so that you don’t miss a beat! Whether you’re a service-based or a product-based business, you’re bound to experience different seasons. Don’t worry though, we’ll be getting into what all of that means. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Jasmine Utterback and she is a startup business coach among other things. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on determining seasonality in your business, levera...2021-06-1551 minNo Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentDone Is Better Than PerfectIn Today’s Blend, we’re talking about perfectionism and what it means to be a perfectionist. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “Done is better than perfect”—well done is better than perfect, because perfect never gets done. Perfectionism may seem like a good trait initially, but it's actually extremely dangerous to both your mental health and sanity. Don't worry though, we're joined by a very special guest. Her name is Ashley Ormon and she is a writer and strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on the role perfectionism pl...2021-06-0139 minNo Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentKnowing When To PivotIn Today’s Blend, we’re talking about identifying when it’s appropriate to pivot in your business. In this episode, our podcast host shares her personal story about a major pivot she made in her business/career—she went from being a solopreneur (aka one-person business) only offering her specific expertise to a full-scale, end-to-end digital marketing agency with 3 contractors. So how did she get here? And what sparked this decision and massive pivot? Tune in to find out! Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosu...2021-05-2812 minNo Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-EmploymentKnowing When to Increase Your RatesIn Today’s Blend, we’re talking about knowing when to increase your rates. One of the biggest hurdles you’ll face as someone just starting out in their self-employed journey is figuring out what you need to charge for your products or services. And you know what the next hurdle is? Figuring out when to raise those rates—and yes, it’s inevitable. Don't worry though, we're joined by a very special guest. Her name is Sandy Saintilus and she is an Interior Designer, Photographer, and Owner of SANDY. STUDIOS LLC. In my interview with her, you'll hear...2021-05-0458 min