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EmpowerHER Business PodcastLazy or Misdirected Pt.3: Stuck in Perfectionism?You’re doing the work—but waiting until everything is perfect to move forward.Perfectionism may be the quiet reason your results feel delayed.In this reflective Soul Spa moment on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette explores how perfectionism can disguise itself as productivity. For many Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years, the desire to get it “just right” can slow momentum, delay visibility, and quietly stall growth. The effort is there—but the results take longer because nothing feels ready enough to release.This reflective pause invites you to notice where perfection...
2026-04-2705 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastReinventing Life For Black WomenWhat happens when you give yourself permission to reimagine your life? In this inspiring conversation, three brilliant women share how travel, art, and courageous transitions unlocked their purpose and power.Host Linette Cottrell sits down with Tania P. Brown, Bianca Nelson, and Christine D. Johnson to explore how bold decisions, creative expression, and global experiences can transform the way women build their lives, careers, and impact.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Tania P. Brown helps women 40+ create a corporate escape financial plan and reimagine life beyond the 9–5How Bianca Nelson turned a life...
2026-04-221h 06
EmpowerHER Business PodcastLazy or Misdirected Pt.2: Effort That Doesn't workYou’re putting in the effort—but the results still aren’t showing up.In Part 2, we go deeper into why hard work alone doesn’t always lead to growth.In this reflective Soul Spa moment on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette continues the conversation around feeling “lazy” when results don’t match your effort. For many Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years, the instinct is to push harder. But sometimes the real issue isn’t effort—it’s direction, alignment, and where your energy is being invested.This deeper pause invites you to examine what...
2026-04-2004 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastLazy or Misdirected? Pt.1: Hard Work That Doesn't Pay OffYou’re putting in the work—so why aren’t the results showing up?This Soul Spa pause explores the difference between being lazy and being misdirected.In this reflective Soul Spa moment on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette gently reframes a common experience for Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years: working hard but not seeing the growth you expected. When outcomes don’t match effort, it’s easy to assume you’re not doing enough. But often, the issue isn’t laziness—it’s direction. Your energy may be going toward strategies, tasks, or expectations th...
2026-04-1306 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastCrucial Mistakes Black Women Entrepreneurs Should AvoidMany women start businesses with passion—but the wrong business structure and messy finances can cost you thousands. In this powerful finance roundtable, we break down the money moves every woman entrepreneur needs to make in 2026.Host Linette Cottrell sits down with three powerhouse women in finance—Monique Vassall, Rhonda Brown, and Nikki Moteng—to talk about choosing the right business structure, avoiding costly financial mistakes, and claiming tax deductions many women business owners miss.In this episode, we discuss:How to know when it’s time to move from side hustle to CEOThe business...
2026-03-1830 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastPINCH Pt.5: When Success No Longer Feels RightWhat if the discomfort you’ve been feeling is actually guiding you somewhere new?Sometimes the pinch isn’t a problem to fix—it’s an invitation to shift.In PINCH Part 5 of The Soul Spa on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette closes this reflective mini-series by exploring what happens after we notice the pinch. For many Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years of business, the tension, fatigue, or misalignment we feel isn’t failure—it’s feedback. It’s the moment where life asks us to adjust, evolve, and trust the next version of our path....
2026-03-1608 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastPINCH Pt.4: Overwhelmed? Your Systems May Be the ProblemWhat if your exhaustion isn’t a discipline problem—but a systems problem?Relief begins when your business works with you, not against you.In PINCH Part 4 of The Soul Spa on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette explores how the quiet tension many Black women entrepreneurs feel is often rooted in misaligned systems. If your workflows, expectations, and structures weren’t designed with your full humanity in mind, of course they feel heavy. Sustainable success requires holistic integration—systems that support your nervous system, your capacity, and your real life.This reflective pause invites you to r...
2026-03-0909 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastBusiness Growth After Crisis | Melva LaJoy's CEO StoryWhat do you do when you lose 98% of your income overnight?Melva LaJoy chose to dress for the job she was praying for — and rebuilt bigger than ever.In this powerful episode of the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, host Linette Cottrell sits down with Melva LaJoy, founder of LaJoy Creative — a comprehensive events management agency based in Washington, D.C. and New York, servicing clients globally. With 18 years in business, Melva shares her journey from educator to nonprofit leader to visionary CEO. She opens up about rebranding in 2019, losing nearly everything in 2020, being closed for 18 months, and how...
2026-03-041h 06
EmpowerHER Business PodcastPINCH Pt.3 – You Are Worthy Without OverworkingHave you tied your worth to how much you produce, achieve, or prove? This Soul Spa moment gently untangles worthiness from overworking.In PINCH Part 3 of The Soul Spa on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette explores the quiet “pinch” around worthiness many Black women entrepreneurs carry—especially in the first five years of business. The pressure to outperform, overdeliver, and constantly validate your value can create chronic stress in your body and business. But your worth was never meant to be earned through exhaustion.This reflective pause helps you notice where...
2026-03-0205 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastPINCH Pt.2: Why High-Performing Women Feel ExhaustedAre you always “on,” always preparing for the next problem? That constant bracing might feel productive—but it slowly turns into exhaustion.In PINCH Part 2 of The Soul Spa on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette explores the subtle but powerful habit of bracing—the ongoing state of alertness many women in business live in without realizing it. Especially for Black women entrepreneurs navigating their first five years, bracing can feel necessary for survival. But staying in fight-or-flight mode isn’t sustainable. This reflective pause helps you recognize the tension, soften your nervous system, an...
2026-02-2305 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastTax Deductions Every Black Women Entrepreneur Need to Know Before Tax SeasonTaxes don’t have to feel confusing, intimidating, or overwhelming.This powerful roundtable breaks down top tax deductions and builds real financial confidence for Black women entrepreneurs.Host Linette Cottrell is joined by trusted financial experts Monique Vassall, Rhonda Brown, and Nikki Moteng for a transparent conversation about taxes, access, and leadership-level money clarity. Together, they unpack how historical barriers to financial education and lack of support systems have shaped our experiences—and how to move forward with confidence, not chaos.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Identify top tax deductions most w...
2026-02-181h 00
EmpowerHER Business PodcastPINCH Pt.1 – When Growth Feels Uncomfortable, Not WrongHave you ever felt a quiet discomfort you couldn’t quite name—but couldn’t ignore?This Soul Spa moment introduces The Pinch: a signal of growth, not failure.In this first installment of the PINCH series within The Soul Spa on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette explores the subtle internal “pinch” many Black women entrepreneurs experience as they evolve. That tension, stress, or discomfort in your body doesn’t mean you chose wrong, need to start over, or are falling behind. It means something that once fit your life or business no longer aligns the way it used...
2026-02-1607 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastYou Can’t Heal What You Ignore: Radical Self-Love for Black Women CEOsRadical self-love isn’t soft—it’s revolutionary.In this powerful roundtable, we unpack what it really means to honor your worth as a Black woman entrepreneur without external validation.Host Linette Cottrell is joined by Dr. Kristian Edwards, founder of Black & Green, and visionary jewelry creator Lia Valencia Key for a soulful, honest conversation about unlearning harmful narratives, reclaiming self-definition, and choosing practices that sustain both your life and your business.In this episode, you’ll learn how to:Define radical self-love as an intentional, revolutionary business practiceUnlearn internalized messages of inferiority and limi...
2026-02-111h 20
EmpowerHER Business PodcastThe Soul Spa Pt.5: What's Possible When You Reimagine?What if the next version of your business doesn’t require more force—just more vision?This Soul Spa moment invites you to pause and reimagine what’s possible for you.In Part 5 of The Soul Spa series on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast , Linette offers a reflective pause designed to help you expand beyond limitation and expectation. Created for Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years, this moment supports you in loosening old narratives, calming your nervous system, and allowing new ideas and possibilities to emerge—without pressure or urgency.In this Soul Spa Part...
2026-02-0907 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastFrom Sleeping in His Car to Giving 6 Cars Away | AJ Vassar’s Comeback StoryFrom rock bottom to remarkable - AJ Vassar’s journey proves you can rise again.In this Expert Series episode, AJ shares how homelessness, humility, and mentorship changed everything.Host Linette Cottrell sits down with AJ Vassar to unpack a powerful story of downfall, accountability, and resilience. AJ opens up about sleeping in his car for months, meeting a mentor in Atlanta who didn’t hand him money—but instead offered tough love, safe space, and truth—and how that moment forced him to stop running from his problems and start rebuilding his life and business.
2026-02-0458 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastThe Soul Spa Pt.4: O Is for Open - Receive More Of What’s Meant For YouDo you ever feel yourself bracing for what’s next instead of opening to it?This Soul Spa moment invites you to soften, breathe, and open yourself to clarity, support, and possibility. In Part 4 of The Soul Spa series on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette guides you through a quiet, heart-centered reflection designed to help you open—emotionally, mentally, and energetically. This moment is crafted especially for Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years of business, offering a nourishing space to release tension, receive insight, and welcome more ease into your journey.In this...
2026-02-0206 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastBuild a Strong CEO–Accountant Relationship w/ 3 Finance ExpertsIf money still feels intimidating, this episode will shift everything.We’re talking to three powerhouse finance women who believe accounting is about partnership—not perfection.Host Linette Cottrell sits down with Monique Vassall, Rhonda Brown, and Nikki Moteng for an honest conversation about why so many women hesitate to get financial support, what a healthy accountant relationship actually looks like and how transparency can transform the way you lead your business.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why fear and shame keep many women from seeking the financial support they needWhat a happy...
2026-01-281h 01
EmpowerHER Business PodcastThe Soul Spa Pt.3: N is for Navigation: Feeling pulled? This is for you!Feeling pulled in a dozen directions as you grow your business?This Soul Spa moment helps you slow down and gently navigate what’s next with clarity and calm.In Part 3 of The Soul Spa series on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette offers a quiet, reflective pause to help you reconnect with your internal compass. Created for Black women in their first five years of entrepreneurship, this moment invites you to breathe, listen inward, and trust the direction unfolding before you. Instead of rushing through decisions or carrying stress alone, you’ll receive grounding support to navi...
2026-01-2606 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastThe Soul Spa Pt.2: O Is for Own – Your Nervous System is Begging for ThisWhen was the last time you paused to honor your growth, your power, and your voice? This Soul Spa moment invites you to slow down and remember what it means to truly own who you are.In Part 2 of The Soul Spa series on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast, Linette guides you through a reflective pause centered on “O is for Own.” This moment is designed especially for Black women entrepreneurs navigating their first five years—supporting you in reclaiming your identity, your decisions, and the space you take up in your business and life.
2026-01-1907 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastThe Soul Spa Pt.1: H Is for Heal - Reset Every Woman Entrepreneur NeedsFeeling stretched thin, tired, or emotionally overloaded? This Soul Spa pause centers “H is for Heal”—a gentle moment to breathe, soften, and come back home to yourself.In Part 1 of The Soul Spa series on the EmpowerHER Business Podcast (formerly Women of Color in Business Podcast), Linette guides you through a restorative reflection designed to support healing at the nervous-system level. Created for Black women getting started or relaunching their business, this mindful pause offers space to release, recenter, and reconnect with your inner steadin...
2026-01-1208 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastFrom Job Loss to Barter Black CEO: Nicole Murphy’s 10-Year JourneyShe was fired and vowed she’d never work for anyone again.A decade later, Nicole Murphy built Barter Black—an ecosystem reshaping how Black entrepreneurs grow.In this powerful episode of the EmpowerHER Business Podcast (formerly Women of Color in Business Podcast), host Linette Cottrell sits down with Nicole Murphy, who turned a painful exit from corporate into a thriving entrepreneurial empire. From early doubts to jumping into Airbnb, to creating a platform where Black founders can grow without cash barriers—Nicole gets real about resilience, reinvention, and community-powered business.In this episode, you’ll...
2025-12-111h 07
EmpowerHER Business PodcastFrom Tech Lover to CEO: Arba Cooper’s Entrepreneur JourneyShe turned a simple business card into a full-on business.Now she’s sharing the tech, marketing, and mindset lessons every new entrepreneur needs.In this episode of the EmpowerHER Business Podcast (formerly Women of Color in Business Podcast), host Linette Cottrell sits down with Arba Cooper—digital technologist, marketing strategist, and lifelong lover of all things tech. From earning a full scholarship to Howard University to leaving her engineering career to go full-time in entrepreneurship, Arba opens up about the highs, lows, and realities of building a business from scratch.She shares how crea...
2025-12-0457 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastScaling to 6 Figures Pt.3: Money Tips Every Black Woman Founder Needs!Ready to stop the income rollercoaster and scale with consistency? 💸✨In this episode of the EmpowerHER Business Podcast (formerly Women of Color in Business Podcast), we’re continuing our “Scaling to 6 Figures” series with the keys to creating repeatable income, sustainable systems, and unshakable CEO energy.You’ll learn how to:Build repeatable income streams that generate steady, predictable revenueEstablish money rhythms that make your finances flow with easeProtect your CEO energy to stay aligned, focused, and thrivingSimplify your business operations for long-term stabilityLead with intention instead of exhaustion🎧 Tune in, follow the podcast, and grab today’s...
2025-11-2607 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastScaling to 6 Figures Pt.1: Money Tips Every Black Woman Founder Needs!Ready to scale your business with ease and intention? 💼✨In this episode of the EmpowerHER Business Podcast (formerly Women of Color in Business Podcast), we’re breaking down Part 1 of our “Scaling to 6 Figures” series—with practical, bite-sized tips designed for Black women entrepreneurs in their first five years of business.You’ll learn how to:Build a financial dashboard that gives you instant clarity on your money flowCreate a CEO schedule that prioritizes income-generating tasksSet up clear client + cash systems that support consistent growthStay organized while scaling—without burnoutShift your mindset from “busy” to “boss”🎧 Tun...
2025-11-1207 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastMorning Affirmations: EASEFor years, I believed that being busy meant being successful.Now, I know better: Ease is the new Excellence.Let this morning meditation episode be your gateway to peace, faith and building a business that allows space for miracles.Remember, you are not built to do it all alone. Divine energy and Love are always available to assist your success.Use this meditative affirmation series to help you step into the world in your greatness!Support the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨ Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month...
2025-11-1109 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastOvercoming Burnout in business w/ Dr. Cicely Horsham BrathwaiteWhat if your business could fuel your joy instead of your exhaustion? 💕💼 In this episode of the EmpowerHER Business Podcast (formerly Women of Color in Business Podcast), host Linette Cottrell chats with Dr. Cicely Horsham Brathwaite, a seasoned entrepreneur with 15 years in business—7 of those dedicated to helping Black women shed exhaustion and design lives, businesses, and careers they truly love.You’ll hear:How Dr. Cicely transformed her own burnout into a purpose-driven businessThe real challenges she faced—and the mindset shifts that helped her overcome themWhat it means to build success without self-sacrificeHow to create a l...
2025-11-101h 00
EmpowerHER Business PodcastMoney Moves - Part 3We’re taking a short break as we rebrand and prepare exciting new content for you. Over the next few weeks, please enjoy our solo episodes full of Short Sweet Success tips and fresh insights to keep you inspired. ✨ Use this time to catch up on past episodes you may have missed—and get ready for our relaunch with new branding, guests, and sponsors. 👉 Make sure to Follow the podcast so you’ll be the first to know when we return with our bold new season. And don’t forget to share your favorite episodes...
2025-10-2202 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastMoney Moves - Part 2We’re taking a short break as we rebrand and prepare exciting new content for you. Over the next few weeks, please enjoy our solo episodes full of Short Sweet Success tips and fresh insights to keep you inspired.✨ Use this time to catch up on past episodes you may have missed—and get ready for our relaunch with new branding, guests, and sponsors.👉 Make sure to Follow the podcast so you’ll be the first to know when we return with our bold new season. And don’t forget to share your favorite epis...
2025-10-1502 minEmpowerHER Business PodcastMoney Moves - Part 1This is part of a 3 Episode Solo series from our Short Sweet Success Tips drops. Today we share tips on Money moves that will help you lay the foundation for your business thriving and lasting beyond the First Five years.We’re taking a short break as we rebrand and prepare exciting new content for you. Over the next few weeks, you’ll still hear solo episodes and fresh insights to keep you inspired.✨ Use this time to catch up on past episodes you may have missed—and get ready for our relaunch with new branding...
2025-10-0803 minEmpowerHER Business PodcastQtr 4 Affirmations to Empower YOU Hey Sis, you've shared how much you love these affirmation episodes—so here’s a new set crafted for women entrepreneurs thriving beyond year 5. This guided sequence anchors you into calm confidence, steady cash flow, and spacious growth—so abundance becomes your normal, not a lucky streak. Press play during your morning routine, CEO day, invoicing, or pre-sales prep and let each line settle into your nervous system. How to use: Loop this episode daily for 21 days, breathe with the cadence, and speak the lines out loud or silently. Save it for q...
2025-10-0811 minEmpowerHER Business PodcastMindset Tricks that Change Everything!Welcome to the very first Women of Color in Business Founders Roundtable! 🎙️✨In this powerful episode, I sit down with trailblazing Black women entrepreneurs for a dynamic virtual roundtable. We dive into the mindset shifts, business strategies, and motivational truths every founder needs to thrive.🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:The real challenges women of color face in entrepreneurshipPractical business tips to grow with confidenceMindset strategies for momentum and long-term successInspiration from women scaling with purpose and powerThis series is all about real talk, real strategies, and real sisterh...
2025-10-011h 09
EmpowerHER Business PodcastOur Bold Rebranding🎙️ Seasonal Pause UpdateWe’re taking a short break as we rebrand and prepare exciting new content for you. Over the next few weeks, you’ll still hear solo episodes and fresh insights to keep you inspired.✨ Use this time to catch up on past episodes you may have missed—and get ready for our relaunch with new branding, guests, and sponsors.👉 Make sure to Follow the podcast so you’ll be the first to know when we return with our bold new season. And don’t forget to share your favorite episodes with a sister friend who...
2025-09-2602 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastGet Ready to Level Up Your Business: Shauntel MurphyWelcome back to Women of Color in Business! In this episode, we are joined by Shauntel Murphy, a business coach who leads from the heart. If you are looking for a coach with energy, entrepreneur insight, and the right amount of confidence to push you out of your comfort zone - meet Shauntel Murphy!We dive into her style of coaching and the top problems and solutions she has faced helping entrepreneurs get to the next level.Tune in and get ready to learn, be energized, and get encouraged!Audio podcast: https://pod.link/1704913643
2025-08-061h 02
EmpowerHER Business PodcastThis Surprising Method Makes Owning a Business Easier!!Women of Color in Business podcast presents an inspiring conversation with Dana L. Cox, a leadership expert, seasoned business strategist, and founder of FIX Coaching & Consulting. With over two decades of experience steering teams through growth and transformation, Dana is on a mission to equip ambitious women—especially Black women entrepreneurs—with the mindset and tools to redefine success.Empowerment. Strategy. Legacy. -- This episode is your guide to boldly acquiring, owning, and thriving—on your terms.--- 🚀 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why business acquisition matters: Dana explains how buying an existing business can fast‑track growth, reduc...
2025-07-2355 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastAffirmations Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs to Crush Imposter SyndromeWelcome back to Women of Color in Business! We are all about empowering Black women through entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices. This platform is dedicated to helping you develop leadership skills and achieve personal growth in your business journey.Enjoy this special affirmations episode to help you claim and step into your greatness, your glory!Let's stay connected!WebsiteSubscribeYour 90-day Success JournalSupport the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨ Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE
2025-07-1212 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastMid-Year Planning for Your Business SuccessHey Sis! 🌟Keeping track of business goals and plans can feel tough—and sometimes overwhelming. That’s why July is the perfect month to take mid‑year action!In this episode, I’m sharing a few powerful tips to help you course-correct and re-energize your plans.If these tips inspire you, drop a comment and let me know: what resonated most, and which action are you starting today?🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!📣 Share this with a fellow Siste...
2025-07-0913 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastLinette & Dr. Ashley Hunt‑Poole: Mocktails for Mommy – Alcohol‑Free Wine & Mompreneur StoryJoin host Linette and guest Dr. Ashley Hunt-Poole, founder of Mocktails for Mommy, Alabama’s first Black & female‑owned alcohol‑free wine brand. Discover her transformation from pregnancy mocktails to launching vegan, gluten‑friendly, no‑added‑sugar MAMÁ wines at Sam’s Club and Walmart. Learn how she balances it all - motherhood and entrepreneurship while inspiring sober‑curious listeners.📲 Call to Action:– Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more inspiring mom‑founder stories.– Support us by leaving a comment on YouTube — let us know which mocktail flavor you’d love to try!– Love the episode? Please...
2025-07-021h 06
EmpowerHER Business PodcastExpert Episode - Uncovering Our Money Traumas with Jonathon CarringtonIn this powerful, long-overdue episode of Women of Color in Business podcast, I sit down with Jonathon Carrington, an expert in preparing businesses for funding. Jonathon dives deep into the money systems and money trauma that often go unnoticed in our community. We unpack how these hidden beliefs can show up as false caution, hesitation in launching, or discomfort around pricing and revenue tracking. His deep prospective is informed by his unique background in counseling. If you've ever caught yourself second-guessing your pricing strategy, avoiding financial statements, or hiding revenue because it feels “unsafe,” this episode is for...
2025-06-111h 04
EmpowerHER Business PodcastLiving your truth as an Entrepreneur, with Randi B.Welcome to the Women of Color in Business Podcast, hosted by Linette Cottrell. In this empowering episode, Linette engages in a candid conversation with Randi B., a renowned diversity and inclusion strategist, speaker, and author, about the transformative power of trusting yourself and its impact on business success.Topics Discussed: The courage to price your services to reflect your true value. Overcoming the fear of stepping into entrepreneurship. Trusting yourself amidst uncertainty. Recognizing and embracing your worth.Why Should You Listen?This episode is a must-listen for Black women entrepreneurs who are ready to: Overcome self-doubt and step into...
2025-05-281h 02
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSecrets to Entrepreneurial Success for Black Women | Sistahbiz Founder Makisha BootheIn this insightful episode of the Women of Color in Business Podcast, we sit down with Makisha Boothe, the award-winning business coach and visionary founder of Sistahbiz Global Network. Sistahbiz is a transformative platform dedicated to supporting Black women entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses and achieving financial independence.🚀 What You'll Learn:Scaling Strategies for Black Women Entrepreneurs: Discover actionable steps to grow your business sustainably and effectively.Building a Fundable and Sustainable Business: Learn how to create a business model that attracts investors and ensures long-term success.The Power of Sys...
2025-05-191h 03
EmpowerHER Business PodcastKat Sterling on Building Nuspira: A Delicious Mushroom Coffee Brand Rooted in Wellness & Purpose🎙️ In this episode of the WOCIB Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant, funny, and refreshingly candid Kat Sterling, founder of Nuspira — the most delicious mushroom coffee on the market. ☕🍄Kat shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, from grounding wellness principles to launching a brand that’s shaking up the coffee game. We talk startup struggles, staying authentic, product development, and why betting on yourself (and mushrooms!) is a power move.✨ Expect laughs, real talk, and a whole lot of gems for fellow founders.🎧 Tap in if you’re:→ A woman entrepre...
2025-04-301h 04
EmpowerHER Business PodcastPart 2 with Mari - Inspired Action from Your Higher Self: Spiritual Tips to Trust Your Intuition🌟 How to Take Inspired Action from Your Higher Self 🌟In this episode of the WOCIB Podcast, we explore how to take inspired action, deepen your connection to your higher self, and follow your intuition with confidence. This conversation is for anyone seeking spiritual growth, clarity, and alignment in their life and work.🎧 What you’ll learn in this episode: What inspired action really is (vs. reactive decision-making)How to recognize guidance from your higher selfDaily habits and rituals to strengthen intuition Letting go of hustle in favor of di...
2025-04-2458 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastYou Are, I Am: Affirmations for Reprogramming the MindHey Beautiful!Step into alignment with your highest self through this powerful "You Are, I Am" affirmation series, rooted in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP). This audio experience uses a unique two-part format: affirmations are spoken to you in the second person, prompting your subconscious to respond in the first person — creating deep inner rewiring.Ideal for morning routines, meditation, or winding down, this session is designed to boost confidence, self-love, clarity, and motivation. Use it daily to reshape your internal dialogue and step into your true potential.💛 If this resonates with you:🔹 Follow o...
2025-04-2351 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastPart 1 w/ Mari: The Power of the Pivot (Broadway Wisdom Included)What do business pivots, passion vs. calling, and Wicked the Musical have in common? More than you'd think.In this episode, we explore what it really means to change direction—whether in your work, your identity, or your purpose—and how sometimes the boldest move is becoming who you were meant to be all along.✨ From Elphaba’s transformation to real-life reinvention, we’re diving into:– Why pivoting isn’t failure– The difference between passion and calling– How to recognize when it’s time for change– And why Wicked might just be the business m...
2025-04-2237 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastExpert Series: How to Eliminate E-Commerce Overwhelm w/ Sue PatsIn this episode of our Expert Series, we’re joined by Sue Pats, an e-commerce strategist who helps entrepreneurs move from chaotic to confident in their online businesses.We talk about: – Intro – Why most e-commerce founders feel overwhelmed – Common time-wasters & how to fix them – Systems that streamline your workflow – Avoiding burnout while scaling – Sue’s #1 piece of advice for founders – Final thoughts + where to find Sue💡 Whether you're building your first online shop or scaling to six figures, this episode is packed with powerful takeaways you can implement immediately.🔗...
2025-04-171h 12
EmpowerHER Business PodcastTransformation Leadership with Dr. Taryn FletcherToday we have a candid conversation with Dr. Taryn, The P.I.V.O.T. Queen. Dr Taryn is a coach, author, and educator on a mission to empower 1 million humans to boldly pivot into the leader they want to be by doing work that matters and cultivating joyful and intentionally inclusive workspaces. Dr Taryn spent two decades transforming failing school systems (and winning awards for her leadership), so she knows what it feels like to reach "the top" and still be held hostage by red tape, bureaucracy, and barrier after barrier. Today, she helps lea...
2025-04-161h 19
EmpowerHER Business PodcastAre You Financially Ready to Leave Your Job?Tania Brown is a financial coach passionate about helping working women 40+ confidently transition to self-employment!When you speak with her you will hear how much she cares about the entire process because, frankly she's been where you are.Tania is a former executive with 20+ years of personal finance experience who thought she had it all figured out.She quickly became overwhelmed navigating the financial and often overlooked mindset challenges when transitioning to self-employment.In fact, the lessons she learned from her personal experience are at the heart of why she does what she does today. From this passion she...
2025-04-1559 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastA Disrupter for Trauma in Our Entrepreneur Journey with Susan MandrewWith delight I introduce you to Susan E. Mandrew. Susan is a body-based trauma, grief, and resilience coach. She is a trained movement practitioner, Mind/Body educator, inspired facilitator and valued change strategist. She helps people break free from intergenerational cycles of trauma, emotional pain and negative self-talk. Susan has been on the frontline, providing mission-critical support and guidance to healthcare workers' management teams through mergers/acquisitions and the COVID-19 pandemic. Through these complex experiences, Susan taught somatic practices to healthcare providers and patients with a focus on stress relief exercises...
2025-03-311h 41
EmpowerHER Business PodcastThe Top Finance Problems for Small Businesses w/Maya RobinsonToday, Linette speaks with Maya Robinson of Future Proof Accounting. After getting her Master’s Degree in Accounting from George Washington University, Maya started a career in Public Accounting, working with commercial and Non-Profit Organizations. She later transitioned into Internal Auditing for the Federal Government. Maya worked for agencies such as: NASA, Department of Justice, and Department of Treasury. After ten years Maya felt bogged down by bureaucracy and decided she wanted a role where she could truly make a difference in people’s lives. Future Proof Accounting was born, offering comprehensive bookkeeping and accounting servic...
2025-03-2859 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastGetting Unstuck: Navigating RTT with Dr. Kimberly WalkerToday, Linette welcomes Dr. Kimberly Walker. As a coach and consultant, she helps high achieving women of color break free from limiting beliefs and thrive!Dr. Kimberly shares the journey of her practiced, how it changed during and after COVID hit the global stage. Suffering from burnout, she made the decision to pivot and find a new way to do what she loves - changing lives of women of color.Enjoy our chat as we delve into the challenges, insight, and growth Dr. Kimberly shares in today's episode. If you've ever felt like...
2025-03-2755 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastLead with Passion: Candice Ramsey’s Coaching for Women LeadersIn this empowering episode, Candice Ramsey, a passionate coach for women leaders, shares how she helps women unlock their full potential and achieve incredible success. Whether you’re a Black female founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or established leader, Candice’s insights will guide you toward leading with confidence, purpose, and passion.Candice walks us through the key principles that help women step into their power as leaders, conquer challenges, and achieve lasting impact in their careers. Learn how to cultivate resilience, authenticity, and a growth mindset to propel your leadership journey to new heights. If you're ready to igni...
2025-03-101h 04
EmpowerHER Business PodcastWOCIB Podcast 48: Facing Entrepreneur Challenges with Yawa MensahMeet Yawa Mensah, the founder and maker behind YAWA & CO, a handmade soap and skincare brand based in Kansas City. Established in May 2020, YAWA & CO. crafts high-quality, natural products that elevate self-care and make thoughtful gifts. Inspired by her own journey of finding balance during challenging times, Yawa is passionate about creating sensory experiences that nourish both skin and spirit. Listen in as she shares her unique journey, challenges, triumphs and the beautiful passion behind why she does what she does!Connect with Yawa:Website: Yawaandco.com...
2025-02-281h 08
EmpowerHER Business PodcastWOCIB Podcast: Storytelling and the Art of Saying no with Tessa EdisonTessa Edison is a visionary entrepreneur and branding expert dedicated to elevating the stories of real estate developers through her boutique branding advisory firm, ASSET Management Consulting.With over 20 years of experience in real estate, Tessa has built her career on a foundation of success and innovation.Before launching ASSET, she served as Vice President of Business Development, where she generated over $100 million in business and formed strong industry relationships.Tessa soon realized her peers weren’t receiving the recognition they deserved for their transformative work and was inspired to be...
2025-02-131h 02
EmpowerHER Business PodcastTalking Design with Shanquell Wilson of Olivia Home CollectionToday we have a wonderful conversation with Shanquell Wilson, owner and designer of The Olivia Home Collection, a luxury decorative pillow company. For many years, Shanquell has been a lover of all things home decor. As her personal style evolved, she discovered she was not able to find the desired style and quality of decorative pillows for her personal spaces. This lack of availability in the marketplace became the source of designing her own product and creating her business.Through The Olivia Home Collection, she was now able to source and design statement piece pillows tha...
2025-02-0559 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastTiffany Sears on elevating Real Estate with a personal touchHey Family! We are delighted to jump off our New Year with the incredible Tiffany Sears! Tiffany is a Charlotte native, former educator, Global Literacy Advocate, and Real Estate Expert. Most recently she appeared on the HGTV Show, House Hunters (Jan and Feb episodes).Before transitioning to real estate, Tiffany earned a master’s degree in education and spent many years as a dedicated classroom teacher. With a strong desire to build community, her background in education allows her to continue her passion of educating the community on ways real estate can be a pa...
2025-01-2958 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastAffirmation for EmpowermentThis Empowerment Affirmation is a great tool to use when your entrepreneurial journey leaves you feeling worn out and overwhelmed.I always advise to listen to affirmations as part of your morning routine and evening routine.Affirmations is a practice, not a one-time event. So, practice affirmations daily for a period of time to reap the benefits of their positive effects.Please comment on how you enjoyed the affirmations and if there are any particular topic or emotion of affirmation you would like to see.Be well!Support the...
2025-01-1612 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastWOCIB Podcast Theme: THRIVE IN 2025Hey, Beautiful Black Women!It's Season 3 Kickoff!Today we share what we've been up to since December. Listen and find out the awesome things you can expect from us in 2025 - all to expand your vison and help you realize great dreams!Look for the magic to begin towards the end of January, as we take this time to make all the right preparations and upgrades to our current system, ensuring we bring you not just quantity, but quality.Be well, Friends!Support...
2025-01-1304 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastMUST DO! Powerful Year End Exercise for your BusinessHere is a power year end exercise that you MUST do to start off the New Year for your business with intention and powerful purpose!!https://youtu.be/hmakCHsT-kAGreat virtual workshops and retreats coming your way in 2025! Visit our website and join our email list for timely notification! www.wocib.org TODAY.Listen to our podcast on your favorite platform: WOCIB Podcast!Follow+Like+Rate+Share Support the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨ Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE🌐 Visit website: www.empowe...
2024-12-2503 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason2:Episode 18 with Monique KofskyMonique Kofsky is a biochemist-turned-entrepreneur and the founder of Butter & Lye, a clean beauty brand on a mission to reduce toxins in bath care routines. Monique started Butter & Lye in 2020 to create natural, non-toxic soaps inspired by her personal journey with sensitive skin and acne. Today, her brand not only serves conscious consumers but also gives back, having donated over 5,000 bars of soap to those in need. As a mentor and advocate for sustainable living, Monique is passionate about helping others embrace healthier, more intentional lifestyles.Join us for an enlightening...
2024-12-0450 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 17: The Power of Pivots with Monique HaywardToday we welcome Monique Hayward.Monique is a dynamic leader with over 25 yearsof building a successful, multifaceted career as an award-winning marketing executive, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Monique understands the challenges and the power of pivoting. She has founded three companies and has a thriving corporate career in high technology, havingheld various leadership and managerial roles at Enactify.ai, Microsoft, Intel, and Tektronix. Join us for vibrant conversation as Monique takes us through the beautiful journey of her corporate and entrepreneur endeavors. Learn about scaling, pivoting, giving back and her 5Cs fra...
2024-11-3056 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2:Episode 16: WOCIB with Jocelyne FirminBorn and raised in Haiti, Jocelyne Firmin founded Kiyamel Natural Products on her kitchen table after her daughter was diagnosed with eczema at just 6 weeks old. Today, Kiyamel is a recognized, seven-figure brand, supported by the National Eczema Association and serving over 50,000 customers. Through resilience and dedication, Jocelyne has turned her personal journey into a mission, providing natural eczema relief and championing awareness for the skin condition.Support the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨ Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE🌐 Visit website: www.empowerherbusiness.us 📧 For speaking & sponsorships: linette@empowerherbus...
2024-11-1558 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2:Episode 15: Growing in Style with Ashley DayAshley Day, founder of Graffiti Panda, is passionate about empowering women through her fashion brand. Through her brand she curates and handcrafts stylish, expressive accessories & apparel that celebrate individuality. She has an eye for the unique and uses her design skills to craft beautiful handbags and apparel.Having grown her business by effectively utilizing popup market events, Ashley extends her mission by sharing her knowledge of popup markets events to thrive with other entrepreneurs.With a commitment to fostering confidence and success, Ashley’s work inspires others to pursue their dreams in both bu...
2024-10-3058 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 14: Redefining the Strong Black Woman with ReginaToday we have the pleasure of speaking with Regina Renaye about her evolving entrepreneur journey. We also delve into a topic close to her heart, the cultural construct of the "strong black woman." Regina is an award-winning mental health advocate and the founder of Mindful + Melanated, a peer-led community for Black women who need a safe space to tackle their unique issues around mental health and wellness. Regina has been battling depression since childhood. Her first suicide attempt was at the age of 12. As an adult, Regina muddled through life wearing a mask to hide wh...
2024-10-2359 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastWOCIB - Sacred Small Steps: Personal GrowthHello my fabulous WOCIB! In this episode I chat with you about the elements of PERSONAL GROWTH and how it effects the growth and success of your business.Listen, share, follow, drop a comment and let me know what you would like the next topic to be!Please take the time to subscribe and give us your highest rating! This helps our growth and increases what we can bring to you in the future.Connect with us:@wocib_sl@savorliving22@embracingblackjoy
2024-10-1111 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastEncourage Episode: Get Your RestSupport the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨ Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE🌐 Visit website: www.empowerherbusiness.us 📧 For speaking & sponsorships: linette@empowerherbusiness.us 📱 Connect on Instagram: HERE @empowerher_biz Together, we’re helping women entrepreneurs thrive beyond Year Five!
2024-09-1110 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 13: Paris and Wine with TanishaToday Linette welcomes another beautiful black woman, Tanisha Townsend. Tanisha has cultivated a community of wine enthusiasts through an unyielding passion for oenology. As Chief Wine Officer of lifestyle agency Girl Meets Glass, Tanisha leads wine classes and pairing experiences in Paris and the regions beyond.Highlights from their conversation include: Tanisha’s background and passion for wine. What inspired Tanesha to move to Paris. How Tanisha changed her life by getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.Where to fin...
2024-09-1058 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 12 Transformation with Cassandra HillToday we are joined by another wonderful Black Woman entrepreneur sharing her journey and lessons learned.Cassandra Hill is a Master Life Coach, Best-Selling Author, and Speaker. Her passion is empowering Black women to live life on their terms by up-leveling their emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. She is the catalyst to spark Black women entrepreneurs to create game-winning strategies and achieve them while living a peaceful life. Cassandra has been awarded for her service with recognitions like:*2022 Influential African American Woman in Business by Smart Women Partner*Women’s Bi...
2024-08-261h 07
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 11 - Helping You Step into Power - with DiamondIn this episode we are joined by Diamond Drip, an award-winning speaker whose journey has been featured on KQED radio news, OnStage Plus Television, and New York Weekly. With a background in communications, business strategy, and a passion for personal growth, Diamond brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and energy to her work.Diamond's mission is centered around helping women break free from fear and self-doubt, and step boldly into their power. Using tools like Human Design and Gene Keys, she guides women in learning to trust their intuition, embrace authenticity, and unlock their...
2024-08-061h 04
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 10 Creating Marketplace Space for Black BusinessesToday we are graced with the presence of Melissa Latortue of Black Owned South FL and the Black Business Market. Melissa is passionate about making a difference in the struggles we face as entrepreneurs when it comes to connecting with clientele, marketing our business, and finding opportunities for growing our customer base. Melissa shares her origin story, her love for family and her commitment to Black entrepreneurs. If you have ever experienced the frustration of searching online for a black owned business and the search returned everything but - you can relate to Melissa's experience.Whether she is organizing a...
2024-06-231h 01
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 9 This too shall pass - AffirmationsHey Sis! Linette here! If you are anything like me, you too have those moments, days, weeks in which you find yourself questioning the likelihood of your success. We ponder if we are moving in the right direction, making the right choices, taking the risks from divine guidance.This episode of affirmations was created especially for these moments, to help us navigate through and fill our hearts and spirits with encouragement.For best practices listen to affirmations when you rise, and right before falling asleep. Always calm and center yourself first. Be attentive...
2024-06-1311 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 7 - The Journey of Shifts with Dr. DarniseToday we are joined by Transformational Coach, Author, Professor, Dr. Darnise C. Martin. We chat about the difference between an expensive hobby and a real business. Dr Darnise shares the pivots of her business journey, the books and mysterious angel that influenced her along the way.She discusses how we can get stuck in our own evolution, and the help we can assess to get unstuck.Listen in while we discuss a mentor vs a coach and so much more!Are you finding your journey overwhelming? Are you searching for the right "thing" that will guide you to that right...
2024-06-0546 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 8 - I AM AffirmationsEnjoy this Affirmation Episode for your morning or evening routine. It is a great way to add soulful intention to your day, increase your mindfulness, and attract your grandest desires.Listen and embody the feelings of the words for the deepest, most positive affect. Let each affirmation build a positive energy within you.Be well!Please: Like, Share, Commentwww.embracingblackjoy.orgIG: embracingblackjoy.orgIG: wocib_slSupport the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨ Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE...
2024-06-0511 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastEpisode 3: WOCIB Sharon Booker of Sharon Booker ConsultingSharon shares her business journey! We learn how she turned a firing experience into a bold entrepreneur venture. She shares her passion for helping others build and grow their businesses, how she maintains her wellness energies, and the role mentors play in her journey. Connect with Sharon on IG: @ Sharonbookerconsulting, also youtube.com/sharonbooker, and FB: Sharon Booker ConsultingSupport the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨ Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE🌐 Visit website: www.empowerherbusiness.us 📧 For speaking & sponsorships: linette@empowerherbusiness.us 📱 Connect on Instagram: HERE @empow...
2024-04-2451 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 6 - Your Journey is Unique, with Bianca NelsonToday we are blessed with the graceful presence of Bianca Nelson of Learning to Live Movement Inc. Bianca is a change maker who is passionate about travel, entrepreneurship, and community. She has always possessed a vision of life beyond local constructs. In 2015, after a month-long solo trip in AustraliaBianca established the nonprofit organization, Learning To Live Movement Inc, whose goal is to provide travel experiences for youth of color. Join us to hear how Bianca's passion was ignited for this soul dedication service, and how her journey has informed her personal growth. We know that travel is transformative, and to...
2024-04-131h 06
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 1 - The Word is CourageBeing courageous gives us the opportunity to surprise ourselves and learn what a new level of our greatness looks like. Risk, challenges and more options are not to be avoided.Support the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨ Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE🌐 Visit website: www.empowerherbusiness.us 📧 For speaking & sponsorships: linette@empowerherbusiness.us 📱 Connect on Instagram: HERE @empowerher_biz Together, we’re helping women entrepreneurs thrive beyond Year Five!
2024-04-0606 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 5 -FS2S: Soul Sessions - Love Letters for your SoulI see you, and I hope you see yourself ♥️Peace and Blessings to you and Welcome to our new addition to the WOCIB podcast - From Sister 2 Sister (FS2S) Soul Sessions. For each of these sessions I invite you to position yourself for deep relaxation. Open your heart and your mind and receive this loving gift. My purpose is to fill your soul, Sister, with the loving energy you deserve to feel. We will cover many topics here, but the goal will always be the same. To show you the greatest love avai...
2024-04-0612 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 5 -FS2S: Soul Sessions - Love Letters for your soulPeace and Blessings to you and Welcome to our new addition to the WOCIB podcast - From Sister 2 Sister (FS2S) Soul Sessions.
For each of these sessions I invite you to position yourself for deep relaxation. Open your heart and your mind and receive this loving gift.
My purpose is to fill your soul, Sister, with the loving energy you deserve to feel. We will cover many topics here, but the goal will always be the same. To show you the greatest love available and reenforce your worthiness, one love letter at a time!
-Be Well
~Linette
2024-04-0509 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2 Episode 4: Passion filled Focus with Amy Bien-AimeIn this episode we conversate with Amy of Greyson Enterprises about her entrepreneur journey and how it is unfolding. We've discussed in the past the power of the pivot and not resisting it, and Amy is a great example of growing and transforming your business ideas and focus - as you are naturally led to.Being structured by nature, Amy has a skill for helping entrepreneurs gain clarity and materialize results when it comes to their business goals. She is very clear on the mindset that we make time for what's important. She is also a passionate mentor and...
2024-02-2754 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 3 - Creating Safe Spaces for Black Women with Roxie WilliamsRoxie Williams, LMSW joins us and shares her entrepreneur journey. I am always amazed to learn what informs our passion to delve into the world of building a business. And if you are anything like me, you have an interest in learning the many paths that lead us each here, too.Having gone through a lot to get where she is today, it is heart opening to share in storytelling of the hurdles, strides and struggles behind the loving energy Roxie shares within her business.Join us as we navigate her journey to date and...
2024-02-241h 01
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2: Episode 2 -Building Wealth with Carrington CarterToday we are graced with one of our featured experts for Season 2 - Carrington Carter. Carrington has created multiple businesses spanning real estate and private equity and shares his journey and mindset with us. Be sure to have paper and pen ready because he is dropping some awesome gems today. If you have ever pondered creating wealth, scaling a business, wanted a resource book list, or wondered how to begin investing - this is the episode for you! Are the kind of entrepreneur who desires to grow beyond your own profitability? Interested in reinvesting in your community...
2024-02-1155 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastSeason 2 TrailerHello, my fellow dream builders! Welcome! Let's talk about what you can expect from Season 2.Remember to follow, like, comment, and share all the goodness we create here, just for you!Connect with us -Podcast platforms: Women of Color in BusinessIG: @wocib_sl @savorliving22 @embracingblackjoyYouTube: @savorliving22TikTok: @savorlvgSupport the show✨ Support the Podcast ✨ Become an EmpowerHER Insider for $10/month → HERE🌐 Visit website: www.empowerherbusiness.us 📧 For speaking & sponsorships: linette@empowerherbusiness.us 📱 Connect on Instagram: ...
2024-01-0900 min
EmpowerHER Business PodcastEpisode 20: WOCIB with Linette CottrellThis episode wraps up Season 1 of WOCIB. We have had a wonderful ride this season. We were blessed by 19 beautiful entrepreneurs who graciously shared their entrepreneur journeys with us all for information, inspiration, and insight.Through their stories we learned we are not alone in our journeys. I hope you take the time to read the show notes and listen or re-listen to episodes that tug at your soul.To wrap up the year, in this episode I share some suggestions on how to end the year and plan for your 2024 business goals.Come back as we begin Season 2 in 2024...
2023-12-2728 min