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Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFive Generations, One Nation Under GodHave you ever dreamed of being an author but still haven't taken the plunge? Today we are pulling back the curtain on what it takes to write your first book and have it published. Lean in and learn with Cecelia Benford, DARC LLC, Leadership Coach, Mentor, and now, author. Our conversation will be part interview and part how-to so you get the best of both worlds.
Contact Cecelia directly to pre-order her book or to learn more about her leadership coaching.
Instagram: @benfordcecelia
Facebook: @Cecelia Benford
Website: LeadershipCoachingMentoringConnections.com
L...2024-05-0932 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomLeaning Into GratitudeMost of us know the benefits of gratitude. Studies report people who regularly express gratitude sleep better, stress less & are generally more positive. Download our free gift, "Gratitude for All Seasons", an infographic that reminds you to be grateful every day. And now, to learn what we are grateful for this year, listen to today's episode with a friend you are grateful for!
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Schedule your complimentary strategy session with Cecelia.
Schedule your complimentary multipreneurship exploration with Larisa.2023-11-1919 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomIncome Diversification Masterclass (Multipreneurship 101)Take a moment to ask yourself this important question: are you getting ahead, or are you just getting by?
Have you adequately prepared for retirement? Retirement planning is a big motivator for many women so it makes sense to implement income diversification today, so we have a much brighter tomorrow. Widen your financial perspective and find additional streams of income to support your wealth journey. This podcast gives you a roadmap to doing just that.
Be sure to listen to the first two episodes in this series and book a complimentary strategy session to get...2023-09-1745 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHow to Start a Business While EmployedI never dreamed about success. I worked for it. - Estee Lauder
Have you ever dreamed about starting your own business, but felt unsure where to start? In today's episode we break down the best ways to get started making your business ownership dreams a reality.
Women start businesses for a variety of reasons. Our viewpoint is that smart women create businesses out of a desire to create generational wealth or at least have more control over their own financial future.
In today's episode you will learn you how to get started with...2023-09-0334 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomReal Estate Today: A Conversation with Realtor LariReal estate is the precursor and foundation for wealth building. Yet today so many people feel priced out of the market. In today's episode we have a heart-to-heart conversation about owning real estate as both a homeowner and from the investor perspective. We invite you to lean in for possibly the best conversation you have had all week!
About Realtor Lari:
Larisa Troche, CA Broker, Business Consultant, Veteran - An astute leader with extensive corporate experience, Larisa is a busy multipreneur at the helm of The Larisa Group, a mini conglomerate of...2023-06-2536 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomSpecial Interview with Cecelia Benford, A Diverse, Accountable, Resilient, Connected LeaderListen now to this powerful, insightful interview with the Founder and Principal of DARC, LLC - Diverse, Accountable, Resilient, Connected Leadership. Cecelia has been "walking her talk" for many years and now she has created a business devoted to bringing out the best in women leaders. A caring mentor, a thoughtful executive coach, Cecelia empowers women to not just find their voice, but to also use their platform to inspire others and create impactful relationships. Tune in now for this sneak peak behind the curtain at DARC, LLC.
Check out Cecelia's blog for more...2023-04-3050 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDARC Leadership Series-Part 4 _ The Connected LeaderHow to model a Diverse, Accountable, Resilient, Connected Leader? As you walk down this runway, you let everyone know you are a worthy, capable, and deserving leader.
It can be easy to become desensitized to the realities of our changing world, yet it's even more important now to determine your why, what you want to achieve and take action toward those goals.
Listen now to learn how to become a connected, more impactful leader. Your leadership is needed now, more than ever!
For more...2023-04-2333 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDARC Leadership Series Part 2: Accountable LeadershipYou mean to tell me I have to be accountable to the people and the organization just because I am a leader??
Accountability: "Own your mistakes, apologize, make amends; let me own mine, apologize and make amends." - Brene Brown
Good trouble can bring about good change. Visionary thought leaders are accountable and transparent; they reinforce the teams accountability using success metrics, and more. Lean in and listen to this episode now.
Want to become a better, more impactful leader? Reach out to Cecelia today via her website.2023-04-0933 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFive Habits (And Benefits) of Values-Driven LeadershipThere are four pillars to Leadership Excellence: Values-Driven Leadership, Cosmopolitan Outlook, Emotional Intelligence, and Team Management. Today's episode, Five Habits (& Key Benefits) of Values-Driven Leadership, is the first of our conversations this month's theme - the catalysts for leadership excellence. Join us and learn why it is critical that you develop this particular skillset when leading and or developing others. Whether your have the actual title of "leader" or otherwise aspire to grow into the role, there are many opportunities to demonstrate that you are a leader with integrity.
Reminder: Cecelia Benford is an exceptional Leadership Coach a...2023-02-0635 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomLiving the Good Life: An Intentional Life of Choice and PurposePoints of Departure: A Fresh Start
Are you where you want to be? If you continue as you are now, where will you end up? Intention starts with choice. You can choose to excel. Living a life of intention starts with paying a-ttention. Although it may sound overly simplistic, living intentionally is really just a series of choices and decisions. Are you caught up in the web of Tomorrow Land? That's fine for Tinker bell and Peter Pan, but smart women choose right now as the time to act.
Find the companion...2023-01-1530 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomSeason Two Wrap Up and Coming Attractions!Holiday excesses notwithstanding, this has been a very FULL year!
We are going to take a brief station break for the holidays, but if you need a fix in the meantime, please do listen some of our favorite episodes (shared herein). You can also visit my YouTube Channel: Your Money - Make It, Mind It, Multiply It with Larisa Troche. I have several playlists of short, inspirational, motivational videos to keep you on track with your goals!
We will return on January 1st with a special Voyager Interview with Sallie Wagner: Live Your Life on...2022-12-1120 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomIn Celebration of You - All the G.I.F.T.S. You Are!This has been another eventful year so we wanted this episode to be celebratory in nature. Join us as we spend some quality in celebration of you!
Here's the link I referenced in the podcast: LeanIn.org which publishes an annual report about women in the workplace. Hint: we still have much work to do!2022-12-0426 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomSustainable is the New Sexy: Learn the Key Long-term Business Success StrategiesToday we’re excited to bring you an installment from our signature Voyager interview series, as we probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions and the Expert Answers That Can Change Your Life. I’m pleased to introduce Caterina Rando, author, speaker, business coach, and the founder of Thriving Women in Business. A very successful businesswoman for many years, Caterina will pull back the curtain on what you need to know to create a lasting thriving business you love! Lean in and listen now to learn the insider secrets of business success.
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Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFuture Proof Your Business _ Part 3: Your Exit StrategyHave you ever been approached by a Business Broker? Knowing your business valuation at any given time is a critical piece of information you must have at the ready. It should also guide the day-to-day operations of your business. Always keep the Big Picture in mind as it will definitely impact the success of your desired Exit Strategy!2022-11-2032 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFuture Proof Your Business Part 2: Do the Right Thing, At the Right Time, the Right WayAs a reminder, this is Part Two of the Three Part Series, Future Proof Your Business. We want to help you take the long view as you build your business. Today's focus is primarily on the systems that make your business hum.2022-11-1343 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFuture Proof Your Business Part 1: The Four Pillars of a Sustainable BizAre you on track for building a long-term, sustainable business? Growing a sustainable (tenable, strong, maintainable for the long-term) business is very doable. You just have to do the heavy lifting at the front end. In this first episode of a three-part series, we want to outline for you what that looks like so that you can Future Proof your Business. 2022-11-0641 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomVoyager Interview with Cinithia Varkevisser _ Intuitive LeadershipToday we’re excited to bring you an installment from our signature Voyager interview series, as we probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions and the Expert Answers That Can Change Your Life. Today’s exciting conversation is Leading With Your Whole Self, Authentically and Intuitively.
Please enjoy this special interview with Cinthia Varkevisser, Healer, Speaker, Consultant, Coach. Cinthia helps women of color build and strengthen their leadership skills to increase their impact on their families, businesses, and communities. By helping them hone their intuitive skills and weave them with their...2022-10-3046 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDo One Good Thing to Improve Each DayThe theme for October is "Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway", because of Halloween, natch.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with too many choices, or being bombarded with constant new additions to you "should List" of the latest and greatest "musts"? Do you sometimes feel like you're on the edge of success, just about to turn the corner on a big breakthrough and yet, somehow you miss another deadline? Are you struggling with achieving Peak Performance? Lean in and learn how to add just One Good Thing, every day and achieve all your goals.2022-10-1631 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomPeak Performance _ Quantum Leap ChallengeIt's time to let your genie out of the bottle! "Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear." - George Adair (also attributed to jack Canfield). Today we are speaking about taking a quantum leap in terms of Peak Performance, making a massive shift from your current state, advancing rapidly toward achieving your biggest goals!
What's holding you back, really? We have some thoughts on that and even better, some tips to overcome the roadblocks holding back. Grab a cuppa and a friend, listen now!2022-10-1641 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFollow Your GPS to SuccessWhen it seems like things are going too well, some people seem to be fearful of their "power" and step back into the shadows. Is this you? Are you afraid of success?
Faulty GPS? We're all human. We get busy. We get tired. We sometimes have a faulty sense of direction. The quickest route to your destination is usually the most direct, so, what if you had an actual roadmap, an internal GPS to guide you to greater success? Wouldn't that take a load off? Wouldn't that help quiet the endless mental chatter of "what to do, wh...2022-10-0935 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomVoyager Interview with Nancy Giere: How to Create Training That SellsToday we’re excited to bring you an installment from our signature Voyager interview series, as we probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions and the Expert Answers That Can Change Your Life.
Today’s topic is Training That Sells. If you want to offer your prospects high-quality, engaging content that sells your value, you will definitely want to stick around for todays exciting interview!
We invite you to lean in for this informative conversation with Nancy Giere, Training Expert. After a lifetime in the corporate training world, cust...2022-10-0241 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomRockin' Remote Leader: Staying Top of Mind While Working Out of SightHave you answered the siren’s call to return to the office or are you still working remotely? Has the situation morphed into a hybrid model? Today’s modern leader is always focused on performance – her own and that of her team. When facetime has been reduced to just “sometime” how then can we keep our skills sharp and be top of mind for future opportunities?
In your current role as a leader, how do you continue to achieve peak performance as well as staying relevant and visible for additional opportunities? Let's discuss.2022-09-1845 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomRemote Working Angst - Can the Hybrid Model Really Work?"Working for the weekend, 'cause that's when I party down..." Tell me you remember that song by the O'Jays? What's old is new again; as with fashion, so goes work it seems.
Where were you 24 months ago? Were you a leader, new manager, or a careerist? How did you think about the lockdown and remote work? Did you start a new business? What do you think about it today? Have you noticed the work from home mentality pulled out of the station slowly? Then it definitely started gathering steam over the past two years. So much so that th...2022-09-1143 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomStand Out From the Crowd with These Three SkillsWhat is important to you when choosing a career or company to work for? What are the values you have built your company around? It's difficult to choose only three areas of professional development to work on, but as you listen to this short list, think about how you can apply these skills in your own career and business. We also provided a handy mnemonic (T.R.A.I.N.I.N.G.) to help you figure out where to start with your Professional Development Plan.2022-09-0443 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomA Leader's Mindset for Better Business RelationshipsToday we’re excited to bring you an installment from our signature Voyager Interview Series, as we probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions and the Expert Answers That Can Change Your Life.
Today’s topic continues a theme of leadership brought to you by an expert who can help you gain new perspectives and opportunities for resolving conflict and improving communication. If your calling is to develop and grow into a servant leader you will be captivated by tips that open you up to influencing other like-minded followers.
I’...2022-08-2853 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomSuccessful Collaborations _ The Yen & Yang of Growing Your BusinessOpportunities abound. You can expand your market reach via joint ventures and strategic partnerships. Embrace the concept of collaboration over competition. You too, can expand your business reach when you collaborate with others to hep you achieve better business outcomes. Learn about Strategic Alliances, Joint Ventures, and the "low hanging fruit" collaborations you can start immediately. As a business owner you've got the grand vision - use your passion to enroll others in your dreams and goals. Listen now and share with a friend!2022-08-2138 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomNetworking Strategies to Build Community & Create Opportunities for CollaborationsWe've all been there haven't we? We finally girded ourselves to go out and meet the masses, pocket full of business cards and we arrive to find cliques in private huddles or a room full of an eerie blue glow as people stare into their phones. Yikes! These are examples of what not to do. Listen in on this special Networking Master Class and learn key strategies to help you find and build business relationships so that you can expand your community and find many opportunities for profitable collaborations!
Need a cheat sheet? Free download.
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Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomYour Community - The Wind at Your BackWhat is the most critical thing you need to lift you to the highest peaks of success? If you've been on the success journey awhile, you know you can't do it alone, so listen in as we break down possibly the two most important components you need to reach the penultimate level of growth.
As we look back over this year's Challenge, the Four Ps for Peak Performance, we're reminded that the fourth P stands for Persistence. What does this word mean to you? Besides continuous forward momentum, the word also suggests that there are challenges along...2022-08-0726 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomVoyager Interview with Jen Lee, Esq. _ Minding Your Money Matters (You Have Choices!)Our parent company Pink Passport Society encourages women to diversify their income and asset acquisitions through multipreneurship. While we teach you how to diversify your revenue streams and make more money, we also want you to keep more of what you make and manage it well. Today we're going to talk about how not to get in over your head and what to do if your debt is becoming, er, problematic! You will be surprised to learn about some of the choices you actually have, and surprise, surprise - bankruptcy is NOT the end of your financial dreams. Listen...2022-07-3138 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomWho is an Independent Woman?If a picture is worth a thousand words, sometimes a song can say it better. What should be the Anthem for Independent Women - perhaps, Aretha Franklin's hit, "Pink Cadillac" - that ends with the perfect line, "thank you, I'll get it myself."
As we wrap up this month's conversations about A Woman's Independence, it seems only reasonable that we would spend a few minutes describing the makeup of an independent woman. Grab your favorite libation and stick around to hear about some of the key characteristics, which, while not an absolute list, are indicative of what...2022-07-2434 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomAre We Losing Our Personal Freedoms?In our newest segment called Hot Topics: People Are Talking, we're kicking things off with a surprise guest who was really "het up" about current events and other head scratchers taking place as the Wacky World Turns. While normally on this podcast we talk about leadership, personal finance and business, our lives are so much more than the 9-to-5 cycle so we thought we'd lean in and "get real" for a minute. Join us as we talk about recent assaults on personal freedoms and what this means for our nation's future. Oooo, deep, so deep! :) 2022-07-2248 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomReclaiming Your IndependenceThe struggle is real ladies, am I right, or am I right? We seem to be in a cycle of one step forward, two steps back! SO not acceptable! After a flurry of bombshell decisions by the "Supreme" Court, we are deeply disturbed about the direction the country seems to be taking. July is meant to be a celebration of our independence and so in this episode we are going to discuss ways women must fight for our independence!2022-07-1738 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomPodcast Shorty: A Woman's Independence (An Opinion Piece)This episode introduces a new short format, dubbed the Podcast Shorty! Keeping my Positive Pants on I wanted to share a few brief thoughts about the recent turn of events. This is a solo episode and point of view as my cohost Cecelia Benford is enjoying a well-earned vacation!
If you believe the saying that "it is always darkest before the dawn" well we are in good shape as things have (i.e. the Country has) certainly taken a bit of a turn recently, and not necessarily for the better, IMHO.
Pull up a chair...2022-07-0307 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomVoyager Interview with Branding Expert Ann Bennett - Boldly Branded Boss BabeToday we're excited to bring you an installment from our signature Voyager interview series, as we probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions and the Expert Answers that Can Change Your Life.
Join me as I interview Ann Bennett, the founder of RenegadeBranding.com. Ann is an international speaker, best selling author, coach and Brand Profit Builder. Ann uses her marketing and branding genius to help women entrepreneurs build their stand-out person brands and boost their profits.
Ann's personal slogan and the cornerstone of all her programs is, "It...2022-06-2639 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHonoring The Fathers In Our LivesChances are higher that one becomes fatherless before becoming motherless. This can lead to complex outcomes that are seldom addressed. Many fatherless children (adults) silently work to overcome their circumstance. There may be many who represent fathers in our lives, from our immediate to our extended family, both maternal and paternal grandfathers, fathers-in-law, husbands, sons, and grandsons - maybe even pastors, male friends or mentees. To find out more, we surveyed some of the men in our lives and in this episode, we offer a snapshot of what some of them shared regarding their reflections about Father's Day.
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Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomAn Introduction to Executive CoachingHave you been struggling with switching your mindset from employee to entrepreneur? Do you struggle with getting a grip on your time? Or are you a new executive-level leader and you're wondering if you got it right? You are not alone!
Too often we forget why we set out to make a major leap from being an employee to truly being a "servant leader" All good leaders know it truly isn't about you. It's about others. Going back to your beginnings is good for seeing how you have progressed as a leader to date, and continue steps t...2022-06-1234 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom5.3 Really Good Reasons You Should Buy a Home NOWHave the headlines got you quaking and quivering in your boots? What people don’t think about is that news is presented on a global, widescale perspective. It almost never has anything to do with your neighborhood. And by the way, everyday is a good day to buy real estate.
Many people feel priced out of the market, and for some that may be true. Maybe. However, if you have *decent credit and steady income, there’s probably a home for you. (*If you don’t have decent credit, let’s work on that. We can help.) From an...2022-06-0537 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomTrailblazer Interview with Sandy Rosenthal - How David Beats Goliath, AgainToday we’re excited to bring you an installment from our signature Trailblazer interview series, as we sit down and take a deep success dive with today’s super-stars who are doing B.I.G. (Bold, Inspiring & Gifted) Things, and changing the world we live in.
I’m pleased to introduce Sandy Rosenthal founder of the non-profit Levees.org whose focus is educating the public that the flooding of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina was due to federal engineering mistakes, not the wrath of nature.
Sandy is the author of the book, Words Whispered in Water...2022-05-2942 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFinish the Journey WellAre you feeling overwhelmed with all that you have been tasked to accomplish? Do you feel like you're drowning under the weight of the unfinished projects languishing in your to-do bin? is your to-do list a mile long, emails backed up and un-answered? Well you are not alone! We all know "a woman's work is never done" but where there's a will there's a way. Even more so, where there's a plan there's a way. Today we will walk you through two critical keys that will give you the most benefit and likelihood for success.
For these s...2022-05-2235 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomGrowing and Becoming - The Magic of YOUOn this podcast we often use the term "growing and becoming". Visually, it brings to mind the image of a flower as it blossoms, the petals unfurling toward the warmth of the son. Growing and becoming is an intensely personal journey because we are all very unique individuals starting from different places, often taking different paths. But anyone who is open to personal development is engaged in growing and becoming. Picture a woman who rises to the occasion, stretching, growing mentally and emotionally as a person, a thought leader in her field, a source of inspiration to other women...2022-05-1537 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHonoring Our MothersMom, Mommy, Mum, Mother, or "Moms" as my oldest son calls me. When you think of mothers you have known, where do you start? Do you start with your own mother? Do you start with your friend’s mother or the mothers of the church? Maybe it was a teacher who was also a mother. You might even have co-workers who are also mothers. Perhaps you never knew your birth mother and you grew up with an adopted mother. The list can go on and on about mothers you have known.
Episode Description: What do you think abo...2022-05-0825 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomE.X.E.C.U.T.I.V.E. Skills for WomenThis week we celebrate Small Business Week. More women start businesses more than their male counterparts (and we do it better, ladies!) Whether you are leading your own company or leading a team in the traditional 9-to-5 environment, there are certain attributes that contribute greatly to your success. Having high-level executive skills can open more doors for you and help you create or expand financial opportunities.
Thankfully, the roles for women’s leadership are increasing in the workplace. This does not, however, mean that there are no challenges to be faced. Much of the recent strides toward gr...2022-05-0138 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomVoyager Interview with Melsha Key _ Savvy Side Hustle NationToday Divas, Diamonds, and Dollars podcast is excited to bring you an installment from our signature Voyager Interview Series, as we probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions and the Expert Answers That Can Change Your Life!
Meet Melsha Nicole Key, a marketing expert helping companies achieve sales growth through effective marketing strategies and innovative solutions. Her love of storytelling, marketing, and connecting with people are things she prides herself on while running her own photography business, Melsha Nichole Photography. She is a wife and mom as well as the...2022-04-2445 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomYour Money: Make It, Mind It, Multiply It!Most of us have one primary source of income to pay for our daily expenses. We call this your "Bread and Butter" money because it takes care of the basics. As time goes on, we may find we're not using all our skill sets, or maybe there are shortfalls, as in more month than money. Reportedly 60% of households are just one paycheck away from being in crisis. (CNBC & Momentive Survey.) In this podcast we are going to talk about the situation so you don't become the next statistic! We are going to give you the broad strokes for making...2022-04-1740 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomStop Making These 5 Rookie Tax Planning MistakesIt's just about that time of year again! We know that taxes are a necessary evil; however, my personal philosophy on paying taxes is to not pay any more than I must. Let me quote Judge Learned Hand who said: "Anyone may so arrange his affairs that his taxes shall be as low as possible; he is not bound to choose that pattern which will best pay the Treasury; there is not even a patriotic duty to increase one's taxes."
And with those words as a backdrop, the point I want to get across to you is t...2022-04-1043 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFour Ps to Peak Performance _ Productivity, Persistence, Passion & Pluck!Is the Superwoman Era behind us? Do you remember the commercial jingle, "I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, and make you never, ever forget you're a man"? After all these years it's still in my head, although I have no idea what the product was. But aside from its sexist overtones, I felt it spoke well to women's independence. The success journey can be a long one , and anyone who tells you otherwise is being disingenuous. And really, Divas, Diamonds, and Dollars' podcast is not talking a one-and-done type of goal; we're talking...2022-04-0350 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomLisa Love is a Quadruple Threat: Black Female Tech FounderEnjoy this new episode of our signature Trailblazer Interview Series as we sit down and take a deep success dive with today's superstars who are doing B.I.G. (Bold, Inspiring and Gifted) Things, and changing the world in which we live!
Join us for today's powerful conversation with our guest Trailblazer Lisa Love, the CMO & Co-Founder of Tanoshi Computers where the mission is to prepare all kids for a digital future, no matter their socio-economic background. Lisa and Team Tanoshi appeared on Shark Tank in 2020. This successful entrepreneur and app-preneur was named in 100 Powerful Women of 2020 b...2022-03-2752 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomChanging the Financial Trajectory for WomenWomen are advancing in the workplace, but women of color still lag behind. From stifled opportunities, to lack of supportive mentors, women of color often have to overcome many biases both overt and otherwise in the workplace. The gap in earnings between women and men, although smaller than it was years ago is still significant: women as a whole make 79 cents for every dollar men earn, but Black women earn only 64 cents on the dollar and for Latinas it's only 54 cents!
Listen in as we share ways to take control and break the mold: get educated on p...2022-03-2043 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom4Ps Challenge-Your Pocketbook _ Increase Your Income and Reduce Your DebtYou've no doubt heard "where there's a will, there's a way." I want to update a bit and suggest that "where there's a plan, there's a way." You've thought long and hard about your dreams and bold goals (refer back to our Personal and Professional episodes of the 4Ps to Peak Performance Challenge), so now the question becomes, how to bring the magic to life?
If you've been paying any kind of attention you know that people of color lag not just in income, but also net worth. Recent studies indicate that the average net worth for...2022-03-1342 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom4 Ps to Peak Performance: Your Pocketbook _ Get Your Money House in OrderThe arrival of March reminds us to Celebrate Women's History Month and all the accomplishments of special women, trailblazers and thought leaders who are paving the way for women everywhere. While we salute great achievements, we know the hard work continues which is why it's more critical than ever to get your Money House in Order. Join us for this 3rd chapter of 4 Ps to Peak Performance: Your Pocketbook. We continue to build on the lessons learned when we created your Personal Goals and your Professional Goals for Business and Career. With the knowledge that we have to be...2022-03-0636 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomVoyager Interview with Diana Concoff Morgan - Social Media for the Socially AwkwardToday we’re excited to bring you an installment from our signature Voyager Interview Series, as we probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions and the Expert Answers That Can Change Your Life.
As you know, Pink Passport Society encourages women to diversify their income through multipreneurship and collaborations because, together we can do more. I also believe that “without the list, you don’t exist” so I’m excited to be able to talk to our guest expert today who is going to shed some key insights on getting found and...2022-02-2744 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomCelebrating Black History Month: Let Your Voice Be HeardAlthough we celebrate Black History Month in February each year, remember Black History can be brought to you all rear round. In this episode, we discuss why we must celebrate Black History Month and why we must teach Black History. We need more teachable moments, so we don't forget. Speak up about what you believe in. You might increase market share, broaden your network, or find the courage to speak out on other significant matters. Do enjoy this podcast and then take action on what you've learned.
#BlackHistory #BlackSuccess #SuccessfulBlackWomen
Learn more a...2022-02-2139 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHave You Been Under the Heatlamp Too Long - Are You Just DONE?When your alarm clock goes off in the morning, do you find yourself praying "oh please just let them leave me alone today"? If that has become your daily mantra, then something definitely needs to change. (True story!)
Has your productivity or output lagged?
Is there a distinct lack of enthusiasm?
Are you just phoning it in?
Or, maybe you've achieved all the goals you set out to achieve.
In any case, whether you become part of the Great Resignation aka The Great Repositioning, check out this episode as we walk you through those burning questions you...2022-02-1339 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFinding Fulfillment at the OfficeHow actively are you managing your career? inquiring minds want to know... ;) I sometimes wonder where my career path may have led had I not gone straight into the military right out of high school. Continuing the Four Ps to Peak Performance Challenge, this episode introduces our second area of goal setting, Professional. Note that this includes both cubicle cuties and business owners. To begin, so that you will set meaningful, challenging "stretch goals", we wand to start off with some questions one should ask in order to create better goals in this key area.
As always...2022-02-0738 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomMaking a Difference_ Letting Your Voice Be HeardWowza! We have already wrapped up the first month of our Four Ps to Peak Performance Challenge! Time is truly flying by and by now, if you've completed the first few steps, writing your Personal Mission Statement and Setting Realistic (Personal) Goals, because you're still here then we know that you are motivated to step up and step out and share your platform - your cause, your raison d'etre - because of the passion that drives you to make a difference. Not only do you grow as a person, but you also help others when you give caring advice...2022-01-3038 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomLiving Intentionally - Setting Realistic GoalsThe Four Ps to Peak Performance Challenge continues! This week we are now ready to begin writing achievable, meaningful goals for our Personal Life. Having determined who you are, what you stand for, what's important to you and where you're going, and of course memorializing every detail in your Personal Mission Statement, it is time to create a roadmap to your bright future!
In the words of Michael Jackson's hit song "History", "Every day create your history." Knowing your Personal Mission Statement helps keep you on point.
Listen to this episode for next steps in yo...2022-01-2342 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomPersonal Achievement - You, Even Better!As you crest one mountain top, the view from the top reveals other exciting new peaks to climb. You may have noticed that throughout our podcasts, we constantly use the term "grow and become", (it actually came from my Morning Moxies on my YouTube channel @TheLarisaGroup - check it out!), which sounds somewhat open-ended and that's intentional. Our mind continues to grow (if we feed it regularly, that is!) and as we learn new things, our interests change and so too do our goals and achievements.
Today marks Day One of our Four Ps to Peak Performance Ch...2022-01-1637 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomNew for 2022: Introducing the Four Ps of Peak Performance!Welcome to Season Two of Divas, Diamonds, and Dollars Podcast!!!
You are cordially invited to Get Excited About Your Tomorrows, Today! Welcome to 2022! How excited are you about this turning of the calendar page? We are super excited to be here and share with you our new season, which we know will have you on the edge of your seat with so any juicy success nuggets. And just so you know we mean business, we've devoted this entire episode to preview our 2022 Season.
We want you to take giant steps toward your bright future so...2022-01-0938 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomLooking Ahead to 2022 - A Special Formula to Achieve Peak PerformanceWhenever I would shop in a department store and see a "sale" sign for 10% or 15% I would think to myself "that isn't worth my time" and the store did not get my dollars that day. And so it goes with progress. Will we continue to be satisfied with small incremental baby steps, or are we ready to take giant leaps forward toward our destiny?
In this, our last episode for 2021, we preview our plans for upcoming episodes in the new year which will be based on our formula for "moving the needle" - doing all the things...2021-12-1932 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom2021 Recap _ My How You've Grown!(This is Part One of a Two Part session) You're no doubt familiar with the statement you can't drive forward always looking in the rearview mirror, right? Sometimes, you do need to look back so you can see how far you've come, how much you've grown. We've grown up always cognizant of the calendar and the passage of time and as we draw down toward the end of the year, perhaps enjoying some holiday festivities, we also tend to reflect on what has been. So we thought, why not take a look back over the past year?
I...2021-12-1333 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomB.E. A. S.T.A.R. - How To Shine Every Day!BE A STAR – Quick, what is the first thing that comes to mind as you read that? Are you a mover and shaker, innovator, or are you still hiding behind your potential? Have you thought about having a starring role in something BIG? What we are talking about as we wrap up 2021 is, where do we go from here?
Whether you have been following us this year or even if you’re new, check out what we have promoted this year. Our weekly Divas, Diamonds, and Dollars podcasts by Sisters and Sistahs hosts are for and about you...2021-12-0555 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomTrailblazer Interview Series with Guest Trailblazer, Charlynda Scales: When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Door!Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss but still haven’t taken the plunge?
Today we’re excited to bring you an installment from our signature Women Trailblazers interview series. We probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions and the Expert Answers that launched them from traditional 9 to 5’er to an Innovator and entrepreneur.
How many of you know someone at work, but later find out they have another side altogether: as entrepreneurs, creators or trailblazers for others to follow? I met Charlynda Scales at work a few...2021-11-2851 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomChange Your Life with an Attitude of G.R.A.T.I.T.U.D.E.The perfect time to destress seems to be November because of the American holiday Thanksgiving. But sometimes thinking about our blessings doesn’t last long because we’re caught up in the push by merchants and commercials that focus on material matters.
Being grateful starts a lifelong journey of gratitude. You can find many devotionals that point to scriptures about being thankful. Many have spoken about writing in a “gratitude journal”. We posit that this is a deeper contemplation that moves you beyond a momentary appreciation to an overarching attitude of appreciation.
Studies show feelings of gratit...2021-11-2237 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomTrailblazer Interview with Tiffany Hollinger: Women Empowering WomenAlready a successful Realtor and Financial Advisor, Tiffany Hollinger is the epitome of allyship and collaboration and has determined to leave no woman behind!
Join us for this inspiring interview with Tiffany Hollinger who is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate Agent and Financial Advisor. She is the owner of Cleveland-area company Hollinger Financial, which means she is an Investment Consultant. But what you probably have not heard about is the Ohio Women’s Coalition, that she chairs. Through her role in the Ohio Women’s Coalition, Tiffany was instrumental in securing financing on a broader scale for women entr...2021-11-1456 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomVoyager Interview with Kimberly Henrie - Living the Good Life as a Multipreneur and Money MavenOprah. Barbara Corcoran, Martha Stewart. Rihanna. Venus Williams. Kimberly Henrie. What do they all have in common? They are all successful business women, with multiple streams of income. They are today's multipreneurs. In this Voyager Interview, meet the multipreneur among us, Kimberly Henrie, Money Maven and Multipreneur, who is living the good life. Learn how she has created the life of her dreams...her way.
Today we’re excited to bring you an installment from our signature Voyager interview series, as we probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions and the...2021-11-0739 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomVoyager Interview with Jen Trumm _ Your Life, Your Design, By the NumbersIf you could design your ideal life (professionally and personally), what would it look like? If you know, deep in your heart that you are not in a career that drives you to rise to your greatest potential, or living a life that inspires you, you will love our special guest. In this episode we will talk to Jen Trumm, a Certified Life Coach and facilitator of a revolutionary lifestyle design program called Lifebook, a program that inspires you to design and achieve the life you have always dreamed about, but felt was too far out of reach. Using...2021-10-3136 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomF.E.A.R.L.E.S.S. Living (Be Empowered, Live Boldly Everyday!)While we can’t predict the future or control many of the challenges we are faced with, we do get to decide how we respond to life’s little adventures.
Episode Description: I think it’s fair to say that those who are “living large” generally expect good things to happen. Facing the world with an optimistic outlook tends to tip the odds in your favor. At a minimum, being positive likely allows one to see opportunities and positive outcomes. Knowing where you’re headed helps one to forge ahead with certainty, making it less likely that the occasiona...2021-10-2440 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomOn the Other Side of Fear (How You Can Rise to Meet Any Fear Head-on)What is your go-to response when a new challenge arises? When faced with the unknown, do you default to “fight or flight” mode?
What do you think of when you hear the adage, feel the fear and do it anyway? At any given moment you’re likely to hit a wall or some form of roadblock that keeps you from moving forward. If it’s just a mental block or momentary fear holding you back, let’s explore ways to move forward.
As a tool for self-preservation, evolution has equipped us with ready-made responses to fear:
...2021-10-1836 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomWhy You're Afraid of Success (and What You should Do About It)I used to pooh-pooh the notion that one could be afraid of success, but upon further reflection, I realized there is some truth to that statement! Success is a journey and it is very much about the person you become along the way. With this growth comes (a natural) fear of failure. You have a dream, a big desire, a big-fat-hairy goal, and now that you're ready to pursue it, self-doubt creeps in. Now what? Are you going to let a little fear get in the way of your grand achievements?
When you're stymied because you'll feel exposed...2021-10-1135 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomVoyager Interview with Debbie Ternes - Become Boldly Confident, Live AbundantlyToday we're excited to bring you another installment from our signature Voyager Interview Series, as we probe the minds of experts from all walks of life to bring you 10 Questions & the Expert Answers that Can Change Your Life. We are speaking with Confidence Coach Debbie Ternes, a seasoned Confidence Coach, a Master Certified Fearless Living Coach, inspiring Speaker, and Mentor with over 16 years of experience. She is the co-founder of Authentic Friendships, a thriving community for women. Debbie helps her clients build their confidence, realize new possibilities, and have powerful transformations that impact their relationships, careers, and lives.
2021-10-0425 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomAre You at a Crossroad - Is It Time to Pivot?When the global pandemic kept you feeling like you were in a permanent state of lockdown, did you plan to pivot, or were you thrust into a different leadership position? Did you consider a different career?
Much has been made about the world being pushed into continual uncertainty. As a leader, whether for your own business or at your job, you have always encountered change - some bigger than others. Today we are going to bring together all the pieces of this month's topic: change. What did we learn, and how do we move forward? These should b...2021-09-2642 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomWhat's Holding You Back - Are You Too Afraid of Risk?When it comes to decision-making, are you Team A or Team B? Before you answer, know that Team A is lead by Angst and Anxiety, and Team B is captained by Brave and Bold!
Episode Description: The fact that you’re listening to this podcast tells me two things: that you are on a personal journey and that you are a seeker. You’re not one who is content to sit on your laurels. As the saying goes, the best things in life are on the other side of fear, so let’s talk about some tips to “fee...2021-09-1934 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomAre You Financially Vulnerable?Have you heard that there is a new normal and thought “I don’t know what that is”? Do you need help to become financially resilient?
Episode Description: Living our best life generally involves dreaming, goal setting, and planning; and when this doesn’t work, revamping what we planned to do or simply just going in another direction. Whether you are an LLC or work for a corporation or a non-profit, "business as usual" does not exist anymore. We have seen remarkable - read: terrible or unbelievable - shattering of people’s lives this past 18 months. Others were also i...2021-09-1242 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomYour Exit Strategy (How to Take a Leap & Land On Your Feet)Blaring headlines tell us The Great Migration aka The Great Recession is on – will you be joining the presumed masses?
After the lifestyle changes brought on by the protracted shelter in place, the pandemic shows little sign of abating. Reportedly, many are contemplating leaving their job. There are several reasons, of course, chief among them is fear of getting sick if they return to the office – employers haven’t been really good about communicating steps they’ve taken to protect workers. Some don’t want to deal with the commute. Still others have childcare concerns. And frankly, having bee...2021-09-0532 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomLeadership Challenge _ Diversity, Equity, and InclusionIs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion a way of life for you, your organization - or are you still trying to figure this out?
How do you foster an environment that encompasses diversity, equity, and inclusion and that leads to transformed workplaces and lives? It starts with humanizing diversity. Consider the following historical examples that are not inclusive at all: slavery of Africans whose descendants are called Blacks or African Americans; anti-Semitism against the Jews; the internment of Asian Americans, the annihilation of Native Americans’ culture. These examples, disturbing as they are, lead us to today's conversation, an in...2021-08-2945 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomWomen's Equality: Possibility or Fantasy?Women’s Equality Day, on August 26th each year, celebrates the achievements of women’s rights activists and reminds us of the unique daily struggles that women face.
In last week's episode, we discussed Women and Money, where we outlined some depressing stats about unequal pay and other financial imbalances. Be sure to check it out; we hope it makes your figurative hackles rise so you can join us in taking action to combat inequality. Sure, we’ve got the right to vote – barely. We weren’t allowed to have our own bank account till the 20th century –...2021-08-2233 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomWomen and Money: Your Big PaydayFrustration. Heartache. Disbelief. Dismay. These are some descriptors that come to mind when I read articles about the financial and economic status of women today. Why are we still having this conversation – how can this still be an issue??
When one is doing well financially – or even when having money issues – sometimes we forget that many of our sisters continue to struggle. In this podcast, we’ll discuss some alarming stats that may surprise you. We’ll also look at the little bit of progress that has been made and discuss the work yet to be done. (Note: Many...2021-08-1640 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomCommitment to ExcellenceQuality - Execution - Consistency - Kaizen - is then the definition of Excellence? While we can't help with the commitment part, we can provide you with some tools to help you achieve excellence and consistency in your execution. Kaizen, which is Japanese for continuous improvement is the mantra and lifeblood of high achievers.
Watching the Olympics always brings to mind the commitment and drive necessary to become a champion, and despite the changes brought about due to COVID, the (delayed) "2020" Olympic games still inspire awe and pride for the athletes, no matter where they hail from. So...2021-08-0939 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomCosmopolitan Leadership: Embracing a Global PerspectiveNote: August 1st is International Friendship Day! Celebrate with a listen to our podcast episode Gal Pals, BFFs & Partners in Crime - Who loves ya, baby? https://bit.ly/3AakjAv
For today's topic, which world leaders do you feel are “ready” for the job? I know we can all think of some who should NOT be in that role, but there are also likely others who stand out for their charisma and leadership. While we’re not suggesting you look for a role in politics, take a look around you and see who has learned to develop a glob...2021-08-0248 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomYou, Inc. Numero Dos - How to Maximize Your CareerWe are revisiting your career! This podcast is essentially part 2 to our You, Inc. podcast episode on July 11 - because it's that important! These past few years have been pretty turbulent - even if you weren't directly impacted you were at least peripherally aware of the Me, Too and Black Lives Movements, not to mention the political unrest and pandemic overload. The news headlines are screaming that it's "The Great Resignation" as many people are leaving jobs after being called to return to work as the shelter in place orders were lifted.
You need to manage your...2021-07-2643 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomGal Pals, BFFs and Partners in Crime - Who Love Ya, Baby?Do you have a "ride-or-die" who's got your back? Someone you can call at 2AM, knowing they will pick up the phone - and not curse you out? Do you have someone who will take you to the airport, or help you move, or help you hold a garage sale? One thing that can sneak up on you as you get older is isolation, and not just the COVID-shelter-in-place kind of isolation. As you grow through life, you'll find that your needs and interests change, and sometimes people who aren't growing with you can drift away or you may...2021-07-1943 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomYou, Inc. - Strategies for Successfully Managing Your CareerDo you love your job or are you just treading water? if you have a job that keeps you really busy, when you finally do get a minute to catch your breath and start looking around, you may find that the job no longer suits you or that you are otherwise stagnating. I've learned that you must proactively manage your career. You have to actively prepare for promotions and leadership opportunities that showcase your strengths and abilities. And like a corporation, you need a success team - you need your own personal "board of directors." If you are currently...2021-07-1244 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomYour Role Models Matter (So Choose Wisely)!Look left, now look to your right? Who's in your posse? Have you heard the saying that "you become the five people you associate with most"? How does that make you feel? Where are you going and who's going to help you get there? Or, who is keeping you from arriving?? While most of us know to avoid spending too much time with naysayers, what about the other side of the coin? How much thought have you given to the people who can help lift you up, who can help you take steps forward toward your goals, your dreams...2021-07-0544 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDivas, Diamonds, & Dollars Podcast: Doing the Best You Can With What You HaveOne tends to think the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Chances are, once you take a close look, their “lawn” also has bare patches, weeds, and needs fertilizer. It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others, particularly when we’re in growth mode, or more likely pre-growth mode. If such musings serve to get you off the couch and in motion, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. However, sometimes we may find ourselves mentally asking, what does she have that I don’t have? Once you start thinking someone is better, smarter, pre...2021-06-3035 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDivas, Diamonds, & Dollars: Juneteenth ReflectionsHave we truly "... come a long way, Baby"? So much has happened, progress has been made; still, there is so much yet to be done to achieve parity. Hasan Minhaj, in a recent stand-up skit I heard just today, reflected on being a child of immigrant parents. His viewpoint and soundbite clearly demonstrate a key expectation for those of us who were born here, that which should be our due: the audacity of equality.
Every business should have a corporate responsibility plan where they address social issues on at least a quarterly basis. This past year has m...2021-06-2135 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDivas Diamonds & Dollars Podcast: Accessible Wealth-Building for the Rest of UsThere has been a lot of unrest of late, and a lot of the conversation has been around the inequity of the wealth distribution in general, but also divided along racial lines. Too bad the language of money management and investing skills aren't taught in schools. And we know that sometimes it's tough to know which way to turn, figuring things out along the way, afraid to make an expensive mistake, right? have you found yourself asking: what do the rich know that I don't know? Do you think you have to have money to make money?
...2021-06-1448 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDivas Diamonds & Dollars Podacast: A Home of Your Own: What to Know BEFORE You BuyAre you contemplating buying a casita of your own? Unless your pockets are overflowing, you likely already know you need to get a loan to purchase a home. But did you know there's a difference between pre-qualified & pre-approved? In today's hot real estate market it makes a difference! Have few dings on your credit report, or maybe a little heavy on the credit card balances? Don't sweat it - you've got options! Think you don't qualify for first-time homebuyer programs? Surprise! We think you do! We also take a look at some other things you may not have thought...2021-06-0649 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDivas, Diamonds & Dollars Podcast: Stay Curious, My FriendsWhen you get up in the morning, do you wonder: what can I learn today? Probably not, but think about how excited you would be if you knew the day held new intel, new insights, new solutions, a whole slew of new and wonderful things you didn’t know before? That might inspire you to leap out of bed with anticipation, right?
Do you know what most high achievers have in common? They follow the practice of lifelong learning. It seems almost criminal but once people leave school, the “average person” reads less than two books a year. I...2021-05-3134 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomGetting Your Life In OrderFrom our Your Money AND Your Life playlist, join us for a real conversation about making necessary preparations. We are apparently going to live forever, modern-day immortals. Until we're not. don't let your passing be an unnecessary burden to your loved ones. have those difficult conversations now so they don't have to struggle to figure out what to do after your passing.
Some years ago I read that if you have $100k in assets you need to have an estate plan. That's code for if you own a home, you definitely need to have an estate plan. I...2021-05-2546 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDivas, Diamonds & Dollars Podcast: Pre-Retirement Planning for WomenDo you sometimes wonder if you’ll ever be able to retire? Sometimes it might feel like you’re going to have to work until you just keel over one day. Well, what if it doesn’t have to be that way? If you start thinking and planning now, before you get too far down the road, things just might work out.
Episode Description: When work gets to be a grind or you just cannot face another day’s commute, we sometimes dream about retiring and traveling or spending time volunteering or other what-ifs of a distant future. P...2021-05-1742 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHappy Mothers' Day from Divas, Diamonds, & DollarsGreetings my Beauties! Because it's Mother's Day we know you have other things to do, so no podcast today. Still, we wanted to take a moment to wish a warm, wonderful Happy Mothers' Day to all the Mothers, Grandmothers, and other maternal huggers who do so much. Please enjoy this little Mothers' Day gift from us to you!
See you next week!2021-05-1001 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomSELF-CARE FOR WOMEN: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’RE BUSY, TIRED & DISTRACTED!Sometimes, spending all your days kicking butt, saving the world, and “bringin’ home the bacon” can catch up with even the strongest among us. Eventually something’s got to give. Tell the truth, have you ever accidentally grabbed a bottle of nail polish remover and swabbed your face before you realized, wait, this isn’t toner? Yikes. True story. And we all have similar stories, I’m sure. Sometimes when you under the spell of “doing too much” and burning the candle at both ends, the craziest things can happen. I’m happy to report I still have all my fingers and toe...2021-05-0333 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomInterview - Business Start-up Pitfalls and Lessons Learned as a Woman EntrepreneurFrom our Voyager Interview Series (10 Questions & the Expert Answers That Can Change Your Life), we chat with a successful woman entrepreneur, operating in a non-traditional industry for women - transportation.
Many people have an idea that they dream about but need some help making things happen. Have you ever been inspired by a product or idea and wondered what made this happen?
Episode Description: You know about the fortune 100 or 500 mega-corporations. But the real entrepreneurs are the small businesses that this country relies on. Is it just luck? Do you need a rich relative to pr...2021-04-2636 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomWhat To Do After the PandemicWhat do we do when "this" is over? What will the world look like after the pandemic? We have to recognize certain things will be forever changed, as will we. Just over a year ago a pandemic took us by a storm, one that had not been seen in 100 years. The closest event to such a change was 9/11/2001. The world changed and so did we. The result is that the world is forever transformed; there is no turning back to our previous way of life. Every day we are faced with the question, how do I adapt to this New...2021-04-1932 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomManagers, Manners Matter - An Interview with Rosalinda RandallFrom Pink Passport Society's Voyager Interview Series: 10 Questions & The Expert Answers That Can Change Your Life, today's guest is Rosalinda Randall, Civility and Etiquette Expert, Author and Media Source.
Oftentimes, when the subject of manners comes up, people tend to want to look right, look left, wondering who could they be talking about? What if they’re talking about…you?
We all have that relative who makes the family squirm in public (my sons tell me I’m that relative) but more than just familial awkwardness, and “people behaving badly”, good manners are the mark of good bre...2021-04-1243 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomNegotiate Like You Mean It - Negotiate to WinWomen are still behind the eight-ball when it comes to earnings in the workplace. One reason is that women are historically not savvy about salary negotiation.
Listen to this podcast and learn to win at work and earn what you are worth. In order to get paid what you deserve you have to know how to articulate your contributions to the bottom line. A few preliminary thoughts:
Some people make the mistake of giving personal reasons when asking for a raise (I want to buy a house, I need to buy a car, etc.)
The best...2021-04-0546 min
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomWhen It's Time to Have a Fireside Chat with Your EmployeeIf you are in a leadership role or otherwise supervise others, chances are, at some point you will need to have a fireside chat with someone. Despite the cozy-sounding name, a fireside chat comes about when behavior is such that you need to have a one-on-one meeting. When it's more than just a small infraction, if the matter is serious enough that you need to step in and address the situation, then there are certain steps and considerations that should be included so that you can meet with this person, say what needs to be said in a way t...2021-03-2938 minDivas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomA Brief Introduction to Divas, Diamonds & Dollars Sisters & Sistahs PodcastDivas Diamonds and Dollars is about the Business of Life Well-Lived. While not strictly a business podcast, we do believe in helping women become successful leaders and entrepreneurs, which in turn will lead to living your personalized version of the good life.
During these weekly Sisters & Sistahs conversations about the status of women, we share our thoughts about delivering on the promise of you.
We hope you'll find our chats inspiring, motivational, and most of all, helpful! We invite you to let your hair down, grab a cuppa, and hang out with us each week. L...2021-03-2803 minDivas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom2020 - the Year That WasThere’s a lot to unpack about 2020, amiright? With all that we experienced, how did we fare? How did 2020 change our world, how did we change as individuals?
No matter what state you lived in you were likely at least somewhat impacted by all that happened in 2020. Hardly anyone around the world escaped the world-wide pandemic, which dealt crushing blows to world economies. Your heart may have bled for the rampant social injustice on fevered display 24-7. Locally, California was nearly burned to a crisp. And the overarching driver for all the crises was the political unrest an...2021-03-2244 minDivas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDivas, Diamonds & Dollars Podcast Only 24 Fun-filled Hours in a DayFrom our Supporting Women with Everyday Choices Playlist: Women are usually the caretakers of the home, and sometimes the office, too if they manage a team or have administrative roles. In trying to juggle it all, one typically ends up catering to the needs of others, getting a lot done because we floss like that, but at what cost? How can we stay true to our dreams and steady on the path to success, while keeping all (or at least most) of the balls in the air we’re juggling?2021-03-1538 min