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The Happy Black Woman PodcastThe 6 Pillars of Building a 6-Figure Online BusinessIn this episode, I'm breaking down the 6 pillars you will need to master in your online business if you want to achieve the milestone of making 6-figures in revenue each year. Be prepared to take notes AND take action! Resources From This Episode: Register for my 6-Figure Queen Virtual 3-Day Boot Camp, being held October 2-4, 2020 Join My FREE Facebook Group for Black Women Entrepreneurs: Scale to 6-Figures with Rosetta Thurman Follow Me on Instagram: @rosettathurman Message Me on Facebook Ready to manifest your first 6-figure CASH year? Join me October 2-4 for a transformational...2020-09-1516 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastSuccess Interview: Pamela J. Oakes, Nonprofit Funding ExpertMy "Success Interview" series continues with one of my former clients, Pamela J. Oakes! Pamela is a nonprofit funding expert and founder of The Profitable Nonprofit. If you want to get the goods on how to build a 6-figure business with multiple revenue streams, then this is the episode for you! We talked about Pamela's high-end and low-end offers, plus how she attracts paying clients (and recently had a $50K month!). We also discussed the importance of surrounding yourself with the the right coach and community so that your business can thrive in any economic...2020-04-1327 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastSuccess Interview: Jasmine Harris, Career CoachIn today's "Success Interview," I'm speaking with one of my incredible clients, Jasmine Harris! Jasmine is a career coach who helps professionals take their career to the next level and land their dream jobs. If you want to see an example of a woman who is WINNING in her business, despite all the gloom and doom we're hearing right now, our conversation will absolutely inspire you. We discussed Jasmine's high-end coaching programs, what kind of content attracts her ideal clients and how important it is to invest in your growth, especially as a woman entrepreneur...2020-03-2627 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastSuccess Interview: Shanell Smith, Doctoral ConsultantToday, I have a special treat for you! I'm kicking off my new "Success Interview" series where I'll be interviewing my clients who are crushing their sales and rocking their business. In this episode, I'm speaking with one of my amazing clients Shanell Smith who helps doctoral students fast track their degree without putting their lives on hold. Shanell also just reached a huge milestone in her business: her first 5-figure month! Our conversation was so good! We discussed Shanell's high-end offer, how and when she creates content and how she's been getting so many...2020-03-2522 min
The Happy Black Woman Podcast3 Ways to Pivot Your Business in the Midst of COVID-19Welcome to the Rosetta Thurman Show! As you can see, I've re-branded the podcast as a show that helps women entrepreneurs build 6-figure online businesses through the power of mindset, marketing and sales. In this episode, I'm sharing about how the coronavirus pandemic might be affecting your online business right now. Then, I went into some ways that you can pivot and make smart changes in 3 specific areas: your events, your online launches and your sales strategies. Resources From This Episode: Enroll In Sales Queen (we start March 26!) Guidance for Event Hosts from the C...2020-03-2317 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastThe #1 Belief Holding You Back From Getting What You WantI often get asked, "Rosetta, how can I stop procrastinating on my goals?" Although it's a valid question, the truth is that when it comes to creating the life you REALLY want, taking consistent action is only one part of the equation. It's also important to look within so you can understand the beliefs that are preventing you from moving forward. In this episode, I cover: The #1 belief that holds you back from getting what you want How to identify what YOUR specific limiting beliefs are A simple way to install new beliefs so that you...2018-06-0425 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHow to Overcome Fear, Procrastination & Perfectionism So That You Can Achieve Your Big GoalsI'm back with a very special show, pulled right out of our annual Manifest Your Vision Mindset Retreat that was held a few weeks ago. This year's event was so transformational that I wanted to give you a little peek inside the magic! So this episode is an actual teaching segment from the event and it's all about understanding the mental barriers that hold us back from achieving our big goals. I explain a powerful concept called the "lizard brain" and why it's a source of fear, procrastination and perfectionism for so many women. Plus - insight and coaching f...2018-01-2722 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastApril Parker-Jones, Following Your Dreams for Personal EvolutionOn this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta interviews award-winning actress April Parker-Jones. Currently starring on Tyler Perry’s television drama If Loving You is Wrong on OWN, April discusses her rise to success and the importance of having big dreams in order to personally evolve into a better version of yourself. Be sure to catch the full audio to hear this great conversation! April’s fascinating journey into theatre From a young age, April has always been drawn to the stage. After participating in theatre throughout elementary and secondary school, she eventually changed her major to theatre ...2017-11-0826 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastCreating Your Ideal Life by Stopping Self-SabotageOn this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta addresses the topic of creating your ideal life by stopping self-sabotage. It’s often hard to achieve one’s goals because it’s easier to default to destructive thought patterns. By following Rosetta’s three methods of stopping self-sabotage, you can move towards the life of your dreams and overcome the barriers that have been in your way. Be sure to listen to discover her insights! Self-sabotage manifests in many ways One of the biggest barriers to your ideal life arrives in the form of procrastination. Rosetta explains that after a...2017-11-0127 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastLoria Smith, How to Make Peace with Your Past and Redefine Self-AwarenessOn this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta interviews Loria Smith, life coach and founder of ReDefining H.E.R. Loria explains her rocky background caused by unhealthy relationships, and how she ultimately overcame the challenges of living with constant self-doubt and fear in order to help other women move forward with their lives and make peace with their pasts. Be sure to check out this great episode and share its valuable insights with the women in your life! Loria shares how she helps women move through difficult life situation The founding of ReDefining H.E.R...2017-10-2531 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastGlenda Vance, The Power of a Beautiful, Peaceful Home - and How to Have ItIn over 100 episodes of Happy Black Woman Rosetta has never spoken with a guest about the topic she's covering today: The power of a beautiful and peaceful home. Her guest today is Glenda Vance, a woman who has walked a very difficult journey of her own to come out on the other side with a dream and vision of helping women create their own beautiful peaceful place where they and their families can thrive. Join Rosetta for this great conversation to learn how you can create your own peaceful haven in your own home. Your home can be a...2017-10-1830 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastJill Flowers, Empowering Black Women to HealAs black women, we need to understand that our lives and the outcomes of them are within our control more than we know. The decisions and intention we carry into each day, leading into the rest of our lives, make an impact we can’t fathom. Jill Flowers is Rosetta’s guest on this episode and she serves black women as a spiritual mentor and life coach, one who helps you get in touch with the deeper reasons for your existence and the ways you can enrich your own life independent of the circumstances you face. Listen and be insp...2017-10-1137 min
The Happy Black Woman Podcast4 Steps To Becoming The Kind of Woman Who Gets Everything She WantsOne of the reasons Rosetta started the Happy Black Woman movement and community is because she did for herself what she advises you to do in this episode. She took 4 specific steps that enabled her to become the kind of woman she wanted to be… and that resulted in a very clear vision to help other black women step into their own areas of gifting and genius. Happy Black Woman was the result. If you are tired of the struggle and ready to become the kind of woman who gets everything she wants, you’ve got to hear this epis...2017-10-0450 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastDr. Bertha McCants, Equipping Women for Increased PerformanceDeep inside we all have the dream to be everything we were put on the planet to be. It’s from that place that the desire for increased performance comes. We honestly want it because we want our life to count. Dr. Bertha McCants is an internationally recognized leadership speaker and mentor who is dedicated to teaching women, step-by-step, how to create a blueprint for peak performance. She helps women around the nation who are ready to start taking action on their big goals. This conversation with Rosetta is inspiring: it takes you through Dr. B.’s personal story of t...2017-09-2727 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastBrigitte Barrow, Helping Youth Prepare for Real LifeBrigitte Barrow is committed to helping youth prepare for their future because she has walked a very difficult road herself. Her journey has taken her from runaway to speaker and coach to youth-focused organizations - Brigitte’s story is itself inspirational, a demonstration of what is possible when a young person is properly taught and equipped. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta and Brigitte talk about her story, unpack the most important areas of focus Brigitte emphasizes to organizations that are helping youth prepare for real life, and then turn a corner to dive into Brigitte’s busi...2017-09-2129 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastSherkica Miller-McIntyre, Opening the Door to Real Estate Investing For WomenSherkica Miller-McIntyre is on a mission to make real estate investing for women not only a possibility but a reality in real life. She has come to realize that when a person rents a property they are helping other people purchase their house when they could be building an opportunity and a legacy for themselves and their own family. In this conversation, you’re going to hear how Sherkica is working to help women think down their generational line to see how their path toward home ownership and real estate investing can change things long-term. It’s a great conv...2017-08-3036 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastJessica Journey, Get Out Of Your Own WayJessica Journey is another stellar member of the Happy Black Woman Mastermind who deserves to be in the spotlight, and Rosetta puts her in the spotlight on this episode. Jessica specializes in helping high-achieving women accelerate their success in career and business, with a particular focus on developing public speakers. Her structured focus enables her clients to get energized by adopting her “do something now” attitude. By pushing women to take action she empowers them to take the next step in the right direction. You’re going to love this conversation with Jessica. Most of the time success comes...2017-08-2332 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW095: Stop Saying No to Yourself & Start Saying Yes to Your DesiresSaying “yes” is something that is unnatural for many of us, especially when it comes to saying it to ourselves. There are all kinds of reasons this is true and it is helpful to a certain degree to dig into those reasons. But more important is the recognition that you actually CAN say yes to yourself. There are many times in life when it is entirely appropriate. This episode is aimed at helping you break out of that limiting mindset that causes you to say “no” to yourself so often. Rosetta has some great ideas and practical tips to share, s...2017-07-1911 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW094: Zara Green, Healthy Romantic Relationships And The Power of Knowing Your ValueHealthy romantic relationships seem to be in short supply these days. That’s because they don’t just happen, they are hard work just like anything else in life that is worth having. Rosetta’s guest on this episode is Zara Green, relationship expert and coach who helps her clients understand what’s going on inside that is holding them back when it comes to romance and a fulfilling life. Zara has powerful life-changing concepts to share on this episode so please, please don’t miss this one. The basis of great relationships is H.E.R (Honor, Esteem, and...2017-06-2839 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW093: Morgan DeBaun on How to Build a Brand for Black MillennialsYou may never have heard of Morgan DeBaun, but if you’re a black millennial you’ve probably heard of the brand she created: Blavity. Morgan and her co-founder have done an amazing job building a recognizable and influential brand in record time and she is Rosetta’s guest on this episode. You’ll hear her tell the Blavity story, describe how they came to be, and how they are leveraging their platform to build a brand that’s not only profitable, but also influential in the minds of those who follow it. It’s a great conversation between Rosetta and...2017-06-2136 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW092: Living Authentically As Your Best SelfLiving authentically sounds good - but it’s not as easy as you might think. There are so many pressures in life, in our culture or family systems that push us to fulfill dreams or aspirations that are not truly authentic with who we are as a person. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta dives into the reason being authentic is so important and what you can do to identify whether or not you’re living authentically. But more importantly, she covers what to do if you discover you are not. If you focus on livi...2017-06-1419 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW091: Sonaya Williams, Seamless Systems to Make Your Business Run SmoothlySeamless systems are the cogs and gears that make every successful business run. When they work properly, they are finely tuned and seem magically effortless - but they don’t happen by accident. Seamless systems are something you, the business owner (and your team) have to intentionally create. Rosetta’s guest on this episode is Sonaya Williams and you might call her a systems and team guru. She specializes in putting together systems and processes that support and run business so that clients are cared for well, nothing falls through the cracks, and those who work within the business are...2017-06-0737 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW090: Gwen Lavender, Helping Women In the Second Half of LifeWe all think of growing older with a certain amount of fear. We often enter life after the age of 50 unsure about what the second half of life will hold for us. Rosetta’s guest on this episode is Gwen Lavender, a Transition Coach, mentor, and speaker. She helps maturing women through transitions in life to accomplish things they’ve always wanted to do so that they can live their best lives, with no regrets! She delights in helping women entering the second half of life navigate the new waters of aging and move forward with confidence - and she...2017-05-3139 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW089: Teri Johnson, How A Travel Lifestyle Is Possible For AnyoneIn this day and age, a travel lifestyle is a new way of living that many people observe from a distance and wonder whether it is possible for them. Today’s guest, Teri Johnson is known as “The Travelista,” because she’s not only discovered how to travel and build her lifestyle around it, she’s also been able to build a brand and business that helps others do the same thing. You can hear some of Teri’s best advice for how to begin moving toward a travel lifestyle, on this episode. A travel lifestyle is not something yo...2017-05-2437 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW088: Kimberly Mays, Website Design to Position Your Business and Voice Your Personal BrandThere are many people out there who can help you build a website or develop your online persona (brand), but few of them have the expertise and exuberance that Kimberly Mays does. And what makes her an even better fit for you is that she’s a member of the Happy Black Woman community. Kimberly is a web developer turned entrepreneur and she helps women get their online persona dialed in, their website optimized and functioning well, and their business rolling. You can hear Kimberly’s story and how she got to the place she is, as well as her...2017-05-1729 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW087: Jersey Garcia, Helping Women of Color Go from Pissed to BlissAll of us experience emotional turmoil. And all of us have our own unique ways of dealing with it. We run. We perpetuate it through making passive-aggressive or overt comments, or we start retaliating. But how we NORMALLY respond isn't always the BEST way to respond. What’s the healthiest thing to do, the thing that will help you learn how to conquer your bad habits and blind spots when it comes to the emotional turmoil that will inevitably come? Today’s guest, Jersey Garcia, is focused on helping black women go from pissed to bliss. Find out more abou...2017-05-1038 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW086: Monokia Nance: Brand Development Strategies to Grow Your BusinessYour brand is how your ideal customers see you, and knowing how to implement effective brand development strategies can make or break your business. Today’s guest is the “Brand Maven” - Monokia Nance, and she’s got a value bomb to drop on you. As you hear her story and understand where she’s come from you’ll see why she’s so passionate about the power and benefits of effective branding. In short, it’s because branding starts with learning to be the true you . When you are clear and confident about who you are, you’ll be able to positio...2017-05-0343 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW084: Nicole Walters, Leading Entrepreneurs To Find Income Opportunities And Make A DifferenceEveryone who is part of the Happy Black Woman tribe wants to find income opportunities. But it’s vital to find the RIGHT income opportunities that can sustain you and your business over the long haul. It’s not about product launches or communities on Facebook. It’s about strategic income, built deliberately. Today’s guest is Nicole Walters, an income strategist who helps entrepreneurs build the kind of income that lasts. You’re going to get a ton of great insights from what Nicole has to share on this episode, so be sure you listen. Is a Facebook G...2017-04-1235 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW082: Cameka Smith And Her Women In Business Network, BOSS NetworkAll of us need support. Black Women entrepreneurs especially need to know the importance of connecting with others on the journey to success. Rosetta’s guest today is Cameka Smith, the visionary and founder of an amazing brand, "The Boss Network" which has been featured in Black Enterprise, INC, and listed in Forbes as one of the Top 10 websites to visit for career and entrepreneurial women. In this conversation, Cameka shares why becoming a member of a business network for women is so vital and how you can take the first steps to make it a reality for you....2017-03-1535 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW081: How Chris Tia Donaldson Provides Natural Hair For Black Women Through Her Successful Business.Many black women search and search for ways to care for their hair naturally, and Chris Tia Donaldson was among them until she decided to figure out how to provide natural hair for black women to solve her own problem. On this episode, Rosetta chats with Chris about how she stepped out of the legal profession to begin her hair care business, what it took to make it successful, and how she manages to run such a successful and large company while still keeping her sanity. It’s a great conversation, so be sure you listen. Building a su...2017-03-0831 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW080: 5 Steps to Launch Your Business In 2017Do you really want to launch your business in 2017? It’s a serious question. It’s time to stop putting things off because of fear or doubt or the negative voices around you and make the commitment to build the business you know deep in your heart you can create. Rosetta is hosting an event in New Orleans soon called, “Build Your Business LIVE,” and it’s designed for women like you who are ready to stop making excuses and build a business. But to give you a taste of the event just in case you can’t attend, Rosetta shar...2017-03-0119 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW078: Debrena Jackson Gandy, Personal Transformation For Black WomenThere are plenty of mentors and coaches out there who will give you their take on what it means to change your life. But very few of them have the clear way of articulating it that Rosetta’s guest on this episode of Happy Black Woman, Debrena Jackson Gandy, has. Debrena is a prolific author whose writing and teaching come from her own experience. She’s walked the journey she leads others on and has carefully observed and learned as she’s taken that journey. This conversation is powerfully intriguing and will give you the push you need to begin...2017-02-1538 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW077: Jamie Broadnax: Black Girl Nerds & Effective Community BuildingThe amazing success Jamie Broadnax is experiencing with her online community, Black Girl Nerds is an example of how focusing on a niche, no matter how small, can build over time and provide great value to a community that is in need of leadership. Jamie started her community after searching Google and finding nothing that provided community and resources to black women who categorized themselves as “nerds.” You’re going to hear how Jamie did it, the kind of interaction and success she’s experienced within her community, and how you can do the same thing, no matter how small th...2017-02-0839 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW076: Unclutter Your Life With These 4 RitualsWhat would be possible if you could truly unclutter your life?What if you could get rid of all the extra stuff laying around your house that causes you stress every time you look at it? What if you could unclutter your email inbox, getting rid of all those spam and subscription emails you never even look at? And what about your mental and emotional bandwidth - what if you could completely declutter yourself in that way? This episode reveals Rosetta’s approach to uncluttering your life through 4 very specific rituals. If you apply what she has to share, yo...2017-02-0111 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW075: Chivon John, Self Care Ideas To Fuel EntrepreneursThere are all kinds of approaches to self care - and self care ideas seem to be a dime a dozen. But the topic is no less important for all the hype surrounding it. On this episode, Rosetta has a great conversation with Chivon John, a serious entrepreneur who has discovered from her own struggles that self care is non-negotiable. She’s felt the sting of the lack of self care and has a good deal of advice about how you can avoid the pitfalls that come from not taking care of yourself. You’ll do yourself a tremendous favo...2017-01-2538 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW074: Toni Navy, Business Strategy That Brings SuccessIt’s not often that you get to sit down with someone who’s business is business strategy. But that is EXACTLY what you’re going to get on this episode of The Happy Black Woman Podcast. Rosetta is chatting with a fellow participant in Lisa Sasevich’s Sassy Mastermind, Toni Navy. Toni spent many years in the corporate environment and learned business and successful business strategy at a high level while she was there. But in time she moved out of the corporate environment to help business owners large and small build the kind of strategy for success that rea...2017-01-1833 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW073: Kara Stevens, A New Conversation About Black Women And MoneyBlack women and money are not often spoken of in the same sentence. There are so many negative mindsets or pieces of emotional baggage that we black women carry surrounding money that have to be changed. Thankfully, we have some sisters who have been down that road ahead of us and are willing to help. Kara Stevens is one of those women. She's done the hard work of changing her own mindset to facilitate a different way of dealing with and earning money. In this conversation, Rosetta and Kara talk about the baggage and mindsets that hold Black Women...2017-01-1237 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW072: Abiola Abrams, Self Love RevolutionaryThe lack of self love among black woman is at crisis levels. Years of wrong beliefs and negative circumstances have caused us to think and live more in terms of limitation than possibility. We don’t love ourselves because we are not convinced that we are worthy of love. But each of us is unique, a jewel that needs to be seen for what it is. This conversation between Rosetta and her guest, Abiola Abrams is full of juicy insights into the way you can begin to love yourself, believe in the power and potential of your true self, an...2017-01-0538 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW071: Ayofemi Kirby, Create A Powerful PR Strategy To Increase Impact and Reach.If you don’t have a PR strategy (public relations) for your business you are probably shooting in the dark, trying to hit your client target without a lot of clarity. But it doesn’t take much to get your PR strategy clear, concise, and targeted to your ideal customer or client, you just have to know HOW to do the work, and take the time to do it. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta is chatting with Ayofemi Kirby, an expert PR strategist who is part of the Happy Black Woman inner circle mastermind group. She’s got...2016-12-2831 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW070: Dafina Lovelace - Yoga and Meditation For Greater Peace And SuccessRosetta admits that for many years she thought of yoga and meditation as things that weren’t for her. In her mind, they were things skinny white women did. But through relationships with people like her guest on this episode, Dafina Lovelace, she’s discovered that the practice of yoga and the principles that serve as its foundation is a powerful way she can calm herself, relieve stress, and center herself around her purpose. All of that enables her to accomplish more and move her success to even higher levels. On this episode, Rosetta and Dafina chat about how a ha...2016-12-2535 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW069: Kimberly Dunlap, How To Develop Confidence In YourselfIf you’ve ever wondered how to develop confidence in yourself this podcast episode was recorded just for you. It features Kimberly Dunlap, one of the Happy Black Woman inner circle who has been wowing people with her insights into personal confidence, inner healing, empowerment, and a whole lot more. On this episode, Rosetta talks with Kimberly about the things that have led her to the point in life where she feels free of her own inner turmoil and empowered to help other women reach the same levels of satisfaction and confidence - and beyond! Do you realize th...2016-12-2129 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW068: June Nzinga White, Know Your African Heritage With Confidence And PowerThe path to understanding your African heritage is one that each black woman has to take in her own time. But June Nzinga White believes that the sooner a woman begins the journey the better she’ll be able to know herself and the unique things that make her a light in the world. On this episode of The Happy Black Woman podcast, Rosetta welcomes June and together the two of them unpack what it means to go in search of your Afrikan heritage, why it matters, and the benefits that come from being more clearly connected to your ro...2016-12-2024 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW067: Kendra Kay Woods, Get Your Mind Right And Find Your PurposeIf someone were to tell you that you need to get your mind right, you may take offense. But what if they are right? What if there is something in the way you think about your life and the success that is possible that is limiting you from achieving what you’re made to do? Kendra Kay Woods has learned from her own experience that her personal mindset is one of the biggest things that has limited her from reaching the level of success that she’s destined to reach. You can hear her story and find out how she...2016-12-1430 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW066: Kimberly Harden, Find and Enjoy Your Ideal Image With ConfidenceEvery woman has an ideal image, that authentic self that is THEM. It has to do with their inner person and the way the outer is used to express it. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta is chatting with Kimberly Harden, an expert at helping women discover their ideal image and learn how to confidently express it in their clothing choices, personal style, and interactions with others. It’s her mission to help you experience your ideal image from the inside out. Find out more from Kimberly on this episode. Action steps to start showing up in...2016-12-0732 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW065: Heidi Harris, The Law of Attraction ChampionYou may be like the people Heidi Harris was meeting. They had heard of the Law of Attraction but didn’t know anything about it. It was through a number of conversations like this that Heidi came to believe that she should make it her business (literally) to make sure that everyone in her circles and beyond knew what the Law of Attraction is and how to put it to work in her life. The rest is history. On this episode, Rosetta chats with Heidi about how she has traveled her journey and what it is she helps her cl...2016-11-3028 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW064: Aisha Moore, Take Care of You By Learning The Discipline of Self CareYou know how to take care of you. You just don’t do it. Right? There are so many reasons why - responsibilities, kids, business, family - there’s no end to the things that demand a piece of your time, a piece of you. It can easily feel like there’s no time left over to take care of yourself, but if you don’t figure it out you know that you’re going to crash eventually. Today’s guest is Rosetta’s friend, Aisha Moore an expert in self-care who teaches busy women like you how to care for thems...2016-11-2435 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW063: Cori Willis, Finding the Best Business to Fit Your GiftsMany of the women who come upon the Happy Black Woman tribe are struggling to discover the best business to start. Part of the reason they struggle is they don’t know exactly what gifts they’ve been given or how those gifts might fit into a business. If you find yourself in that place you are going to be super blessed by this episode. Rosetta’s guest is Cori Willis, a vital member of the HBW inner circle mastermind who specializes in helping women discover their gifts and put them to work to fulfill their life calling. You will g...2016-11-1627 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW062: Angie Gray, Modeling and Teaching Work Life Balance to Find Purpose and SuccessThe issue of work life balance is one that every one of us feels because life these days seems more fast-paced than ever. Is there really a way to balance the things you do in your workday with the needs and desires you have concerning the rest of your life? On this episode of the Happy Black Woman podcast, Rosetta talks with another of her mastermind members, Angie Gray about the importance of understanding what work life balance is really all about and how every woman can truly take control of her situation to ensure that what needs to...2016-11-0934 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW061: Rebecca Thompson, Supporting Black Women In PoliticsMost of the women featured on the Happy Black Woman podcast are businesswomen; entrepreneurs who are building their dreams through a successful company. Today’s guest is a bit different. Rebecca Thompson is fulfilling her life-calling by championing a cause: black women in politics. Rebecca’s determination and spirit are a powerful demonstration of what can happen when black woman get energized toward public office. You will be inspired and encouraged - possibly even motivated to get involved in your community's politics - by listening to this episode of the podcast. The face of power tends to be male...2016-11-0232 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW060: Renee Lamb, Becoming An Entrepreneur Through Clarity and SystemsIf you’ve been thinking about becoming an entrepreneur but don’t know how to get started you are in the right place because this episode of The Happy Black Woman podcast features women’s business coach Renee Lamb. Renee specializes in helping entrepreneurs get clarity on what it is they are offering and who they are offering it to so that they can not only add value to the lives of those they serve but also earn their living through the amazing services they provide. On this episode, she unloads a ton of good information to help you start...2016-10-2633 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW059: Charlene Dior, Leading Black Women Into Their Full PotentialWhen you think of yourself what kind of potential do you see? Some women are absolutely confident, ready to take on the world. But that kind of woman is the exception, not the norm. It’s more often the case that women are struggling to know who they are and to truly believe that they have something valuable to offer the world. How do you overcome the negative beliefs that keep you bound? What can you do to step beyond those limitations to tap into your true potential? On today’s episode, Rosetta chats with a black woman’s life c...2016-10-1929 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW058: Amber Berry Teaches You How To Build A Great Money MindsetMindsets around money can be messed up in big ways. We all learn to think about money at an early age and the attitudes we develop are not always healthy. Amber Berry has noticed that tendency in herself and in many others and has learned a ton of great ways to think about money in healthier ways. That’s why she developed her Feel Good Finances website and helps entrepreneurs deal with the emotional and mindset issues surrounding money. On this episode of The Happy Black Woman podcast, you’re going to hear Rosetta’s conversation with Amber about money...2016-10-1228 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW057: Regine, Self Care Retreats For Black WomenOne of the things we all need to learn in life is that self care is vital. It’s not a selfish thing, it’s a thing that is necessary to survival. But more than that, it’s vital to the way you survive in a healthy way. Today’s guest is Rosetta’s friend Regine, a member of the Happy Black Woman mastermind group who has been a great encouragement and help to many of the women in the community. Regine specializes in creating self care retreats where women can get away to nurture their own souls and come away...2016-10-0529 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW056: Kim Davis, Discover Your Life Purpose And LIVE It!Nobody can live for very long - at least not happily - without knowing that their life has purpose. It’s a fundamental part of how we are designed. We each need to know that we are making a difference. Today’s guest is Kimpossible - Kim Davis. She specializes in helping women discover and deploy their own unique life purpose. She’s been a guest on the podcast before and was so well received Rosetta decided to have a follow-up conversation with her about how to find and live your God-given purpose in life. If you’ve been struggli...2016-09-2830 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW055: Nikki Woods, How To Write A Book And Leverage It For Your Business If you want to know how to write a book, this is the episode for you. Many in the Happy Black Woman community have been interested in writing a book for some time but simply haven’t known how to get started. That excuse is gone with this episode. Today Nikki Woods, a black woman who specializes in helping authors get their book written, published, and out into the world with a BANG is on the episode with Rosetta. She going to share the basics approach she uses to help many authors write best-sellers and make that boo...2016-08-1037 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW054: Ask Rosetta! - Resist the Dream Killers and Find Your Support SystemThe Dream Killers are out there. You know who they are. They are the people in your life who don’t share your dream, don’t know how to support you, and don’t share your optimism about making a better life for yourself and your family. Sadly, sometimes they can be the people in your family - or your closest friends. How do you overcome the negative influence of people like that? On this “Ask Rosetta” episode you’re going to hear Rosetta’s answer to a question she received on a Live Stream broadcast a few days ago...2016-07-2711 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW052: Myleik Teele, Standing in Your Personal Power in the Face of Massive SuccessMyleik Teele is a black woman who has built a name for herself in a number of area. Not only has she revolutionized the way women address their curly hair needs as the founder of curlBOX, she’s also worked with brands such as Calvin Klein Cosmetics, The Grammy Awards, American Idol and Nike, as well as music artists Prince, Linkin Park and Travis Barker. Much of that was done through the creation of Art of Facts Public Relations, an agency that grew at a rapid speed and was recognized as one of the top boutique public relations firms in...2016-07-1336 min
The Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW051: Giving Yourself Permission to be Successful on your Own TermsAs an award-winning writer, producer, speaker and entrepreneur, it’s clear Lisa Nicole Bell is a woman of many talents. She’s the perfect blend of creativity and business know-how, which has allowed her to build an empire focused on helping people tell better stories. Lisa’s the founder of Inspired Life Media Group and host of the Behind the Brilliance podcast. Throughout this chat with Rosetta, it’s clear Lisa has the self-awareness to truly embrace her choices and is passionate about helping others do the same. Finding the courage to do something on your own. For Lisa...2016-07-0637 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW050: Travelling the World and Inspiring Others Along the Way, with Oneika RaymondOn today’s show, Rosetta chats with Oneika Raymond. Founder of Oneika the Traveller, Oneika is a world traveller with a passion for making travel more accessible by sharing tips and tricks to help dispel the myths associated with travel. A teacher at heart, Oneika discovered her passion for travel at a young age. Growing up in Canada as a child of Jamaican descent, Oneika was always fascinated with the diversity of her home town of Toronto. In college, Oneika changed her major from economics to French literature in order to study abroad her junior year. The rest - as...2016-04-1337 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW049: Kim Coles on How to Discover Your Gifts and Share Them with the WorldToday’s episode of Happy Black Woman is extra special. Rosetta has the honor of chatting with the one and only Kim Coles. You’ll remember Kim from her role on the hit show Living Single, along with many other roles during her career. These days, in addition to still being an actor, comedian, author, host, and speaker, Kim has ventured out into an area of deep meaning and passion: helping others. Today, Kim discusses how she found her mission and what drives her to dedicate herself to helping others strive and thrive. She offers insight into the path that...2016-04-0634 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW048: How to Plan a Successful Live Event with Event Manager Jillian SmithToday’s guest is Jillian Smith. Jillian is the event manager for Happy Black Woman and the Founder/CEO of One Touch Events, LLC. Her mission is to work with clients to manage show-stopping events of all kinds. Jillian’s company plans everything from weddings to corporate engagement activities and beyond. She has a passion for systems and organization, as well as design, which allows her to see the full vision of the event and work towards wowing the client and the attendees. Jillian’s passion for event management is clear, and she shares her purpose with openness throughout this c...2016-03-3038 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW047: Helping Entrepreneurs Tap into Their Gifts and Build a Strategy Around a Launch, with Maribel JimenezToday’s guest connected with Rosetta through their shared business mentor. Maribel Jimenez is the founder of Your Dream Launch, a business focused on helping entrepreneurs tap into their gifts and get their work out there. Maribel offers support and strategy around launches, which is something she has experience with for her own businesses. For Maribel, it’s all about simplifying the process in order to allow her clients to follow their purpose, share their gifts, and build a successful business. Taking a leap of faith to follow your dreams. Maribel spent many years working hard to buil...2016-03-2335 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW046: Sharing a Message of Hope, with Lucinda CrossOn today’s episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta chats with an incredibly inspiring entrepreneur, Lucinda Cross. Lucinda has overcome tremendous odds to achieve a life of success and happiness doing what she loves: sharing a message of hope. Her mission is simple: to help those who are considered the best-kept secrets. Lucinda works with people who are “hidden gems” - people who hold back from sharing their gifts - so they can expose their missions and messages. Her talent for bringing out the best in others is clear and through her story, it’s obvious that her life experien...2016-03-1635 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW044: Kristi Jackson: Helping Women Feel Empowered to be More ProfitableOn today’s episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta chats with an inspiring entrepreneur and successful business owner, Kristi Jackson. Kristi is on a mission to help women become more profitable by connecting them with their empowerment. Her goal is to challenge the status quo in today’s business world, which leaves most women business owners less profitable and in business for shorter periods of time. Kristi shares her journey with Rosetta from struggling to find her way in the business world to finding her true purpose of helping others follow their purpose and build profitable businesses. The powe...2016-02-2938 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW045: Motivating the Masses for Incredible Success, with Lisa NicholsThis conversation is fraught with technical issues, but it was so rich Rosetta wanted to make sure you were able to hear as much of it as possible anyway, because when it comes to motivational speakers, her guest on this one, Lisa Nichols, is at the top of the list. Her global platform, “Motivating the Masses” has reached and served nearly 30 million people. Her story is not unlike many of yours. She was a struggling single mom on public assistance before she became the Lisa you know today, and it was her courage and determination that enabled her to push...2016-02-2934 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW043: Sharmie Williams: Fostering Creativity and Preserving MemoriesOn today’s episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta chats with another valued member of the HBW inner circle, Sharmie Williams. Sharmie discusses her mission of creating custom memory quilts for women who want to preserve their family memories. Her business, Digital Sphinx Designs is founded on 3 principles that are at the core of who Sharmie is: Artsy, Fit, and Secure. In this chat with Rosetta, Sharmie shares insight into how she found her purpose and turned it into a business, as well as what it was like to transition to civilian life after retiring from the Army. Fi...2016-02-2728 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW042: Veronica Richardson: Guiding Women to the Life They Truly DesireToday’s guest on Happy Black Woman is a valued member of the HBW inner circle, Veronica Richardson. Veronica is on a mission to guide women who are in transition from broken relationships, failed attempts, and stagnant mindsets to a place of self-discovery in creating the life they truly desire. In this chat with Rosetta, Veronica shares her passion for the work that she does and what led her to discover her true purpose in life. She is inspiringly open about her journey and the “why” behind the work she does today through her business A Renewed Mind. Veronica helps...2016-02-2729 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW041: Dr. Angela M. Shuttlesworth: Changing the World, One Business at a TimeToday on Happy Black Woman, Rosetta chats with another valued and inspiring member of the HBW Mastermind, Dr. Angela M. Shuttlesworth. Dr. Angela is on a mission to heal the world by changing one business, one strategy at a time through her business Creating Healthy Villages. Her background in social work inspired her to go deeper towards her calling of working with organizations to create happy, healthy workplaces and therefore increase profits. Dr. Angela believes that through strategic planning processes, it’s possible to create a workplace that leaves everyone, including the client, feeling happy and fulfilled. How Dr...2016-02-2626 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW040: Valorie Burton: Helping People Get Unstuck and be UnstoppableOn today’s episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta chats with Valorie Burton. Valorie is a best-selling author of 10 books, and life coach on a mission to help people get unstuck and be unstoppable in all areas of life. After spending time running a successful PR business, Valorie had an epiphany that her purpose was to help people live more fulfilling lives. So she decided to go full force towards her purpose and began writing her first book in 1999. To date, she has written best-selling books including Get Unstuck, Be Unstoppable, Why Not You?, What’s Really Holding You Back...2016-02-2629 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW039: Wilma Jones: Helping People Find Their Happily Ever AfterOn today’s episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta chats with another amazing member of the HBW tribe, Wilma Jones. Wilma is on a mission to help people and organizations become happier and more successful in life. Her mission began with her first brand, Living Happier After, which spawned a book (Living Happier After) about life after divorce. Today, she helps individuals and organizations through workshops, speaking engagements, and individual coaching. Wilma’s passion for helping others is clear, and the transparency with which she shares her own story is truly inspiring. Why you need to prioritize happiness. As...2016-02-2535 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW038: Tara McLeod: Leveraging Your Resources to Make a ComebackToday’s episode of Happy Black Woman features another valued member of the HBW Mastermind group, Tara McLeod. Tara (aka The Comeback Queen) is on a mission to help women who feel trapped in an unhealthy relationship and/or a mediocre life to find the strength, courage, and confidence to show up for herself and make a comeback. Through her own experiences, Tara inspires women to face their fears and transform their lives. Her goal is to share her own comeback story with honesty to help women see what is possible. Tara’s story is inspiring and her message is c...2016-02-2423 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW037: Anita Jeter-Peterkin: Rediscovering Your Passion and Pursuing Your Dreams After Life Throws You a CurveballOn today’s episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta chats with a valued member of the HBW Mastermind group, Anita Jeter-Peterkin. Anita shares an incredibly powerful story of survival and beating the odds, and how her own experience helped her find her true mission in life. Anita is very clear about her mission: she mentors men and women (with a focus on women) who aspire to do more of what would bring greater satisfaction of capturing their dreams to create and live their ideal lives. She believes she was gifted with the ability to help others live their dreams, ev...2016-02-2329 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW036: Dr. Ruby Thomas: Teaching Mothers How to Transition to a Plant-Based DietOn today’s episode of the Happy Black Women, Rosetta chats with a member of the HBW inner circle, Dr. Ruby Thomas. Dr. Ruby is a pediatrician on a mission to teach mothers how to transition to a plant-based diet and the health benefits it can have. Her goal is to help families live healthier lifestyles by transitioning to a vegan diet and she offers coaching and support to guide them through the process. Dr. Ruby was inspired to pursue this passion after seeing tremendous benefits after going vegan herself. She shares with Rosetta the health benefits that come wi...2016-02-2229 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW035: Trea Branch: On a Mission to Help Women Truly Walk in Their FreedomToday’s episode of Happy Black Woman features Trea Branch. Trea is a valued member of the Happy Black Woman Tribe and a financial expert on a mission to help women find freedom from financial struggles. She founded Trea’s Two Cents to offer private coaching and fulfill her life’s purpose of helping others create a life of freedom. Trea is the quintessential overachiever, which is evident as she shares her story. When she decided to tackle her own financial goals, she went after it on all cylinders. And that’s how she found her purpose. Rosetta’s chat with...2016-02-1924 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW034: Amanda Miller Littlejohn: Igniting Your Purpose & Packaging Your GeniusToday’s episode of Happy Black Woman is filled with tips and strategies to help you build your personal brand, connect with your purpose, and package your genius. Rosetta talks with personal branding coach Amanda Miller Littlejohn, who is on a mission to help clients get their message out into the world. She assists clients package their genius and get it out into the world. Amanda chats with Rosetta about the path that led her to her true purpose and how she empowers people to connect with their gifts. Her goal is to help her clients figure out how to...2016-02-1843 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastDr. Christi Monk: Helping Women Become the World Changers They Were Born to BeToday on the Happy Black Woman podcast Rosetta chats with a member of the Happy Black Woman tribe, Dr. Christi Monk. She is a Certified Life Coach and founder of the Confidence Suite and the Workplace Survival Institute. Dr. Christi is on a mission to help women tap into their core value systems so they become more effective, influential, and productive contributors in the workplace and in their community. Her goal? To help women become the world changers they were born to be. In this powerful chat with Rosetta, Dr. Christi gives us a glimpse into her own journey...2016-02-1736 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW032: Cynthia Crockett: Healthy Relationships are the Foundation of HappinessToday’s guest is Cynthia Crockett, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Coach, and founder of Cynthia Empowers. Cynthia chats with Rosetta about her mission of helping Christians improve their relationships with God, themselves, and others. Her goal is to give women the opportunity to be honest with themselves and with God. Cynthia found her mission through her own life experiences and because she saw a need in the community for this type of service. She’s passionate about helping people understand the importance of healthy relationships and how they can truly make or break our own potential happiness. This conversation with...2016-02-1625 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW031: Richelle Shaw: Helping Black Girls Change the World.Today’s guest is Richelle Shaw. Richelle is the founder of multi-million dollar businesses and author of the books “Million Dollar Equation”. Richelle is on a mission to help black women change the world by teaching them to build million dollar businesses. She believes that mentoring black women will have a ripple effect and can eventually change the world. Richelle has seen much success on her journey - building several million-dollar businesses of her own. Today, she focuses on inspiring others to overcome fear and take risks as entrepreneurs. In this chat with Rosetta, Richelle shares tips and strategies you ca...2016-02-1539 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW028: Donna Newman-Robinson: Helping Female Veterans Discover Their Passion & PurposeToday’s guest is Donna Newman-Robinson, who has been a part of the Happy Black Woman tribe for about a year. Donna is a veteran who found her purpose through her own experience after leaving the military. Her mission is to help women veterans discover their passion and purpose through her website. Donna’s motto is simple: The next mission is you. After retiring from the military, Donna felt lost and confused about what to do next. She found her way and discovered her purpose through her own challenges. Today, she coaches fellow veterans through the transition process and help...2016-02-1226 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW027: Jennifer Kennedy: Helping Women Make the Impact They Were Born to MakeToday’s guest is Jennifer Kennedy, founder of Teach Good Stuff. Her mission is simple: to help women make the impact they were born to make. Jennifer spent 8 years as a teacher, but knew she wasn’t fulfilling her true potential. She decided to leave teaching and get her Masters in Education. From there, she spent time working in “corporate America”, but found herself feeling uninspired and unfulfilled. Jennifer never spent time dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur, but knew she wanted to build a life of freedom and independence. Over time and after a bit of experimentation, she found her nich...2016-02-1131 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW025: Karla Hampton: Helping Women Connect with Their Bodies & Embrace Their SensualityToday’s guest is Karla Hampton. She’s a part of the Happy Black Woman tribe and is an inspiring woman on a mission to empower other women. Karla supports women through sex education and sexual wellness mentoring. Her goal is to help women embrace their sensuality and connect with what she believes is our birthright: pleasure. Karla was an attorney who discovered something was missing in her life. And so, she started a personal development journey that led her to the startling realization that she had been ignoring her own body’s needs for many years. It was time t...2016-02-0935 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 021: Zenovia Andrews on Finding Success When the Odds are Stacked Against YouToday’s guest is Zenovia Andrews. She’s the founder of The Max Out Group, a company that focuses on connecting with like-minded super heroic female entrepreneurs to encourage them to live a life that’s “maxed out”. Living her life’s passion didn’t come easy for Zenovia and today she dedicates her life to fulfilling her purpose of encouraging women not to settle for mediocrity. After overcoming many obstacles, Zenovia found success with the odds stacked against her. As she shares her inspiring story, it’s clear that success requires sacrifice, determination, and hard work. Zenovia’s conversation with...2016-02-0533 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 020: How to Heal Your Life Through Self-Care with Gail Keyes-AllenToday’s guest is Gail Keyes-Allen. She is a tremendously inspiring woman who has overcome huge obstacles to build a life focused on self-care, healing and happiness. After facing serious health issues and several surgeries, including brain surgery, Gail began a journey focused on self-care. Through this journey she found her mission: helping women heal their lives. Through Gail’s focus on health and wellness in all areas of life, she was able to overcome her obstacles and create a happy, fulfilling life. Today, she focuses on maintaining a self-care regimen and teaches other women how to make self-care a pr...2016-02-0432 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 019: How to Transform Your Money Mindset with Reverend Jenenne Macklin Today’s conversation with Rosetta brings insight and revelation from Reverend Jenenne Macklin. She is a licensed clinical therapist with a master’s degree in social work, now working as the Spirit and Riches coach. During her time in the field, Reverend Jenenne helped countless people change their lives, but found a serious lack of self value in women. The Reverend had every reason to not value herself, either. She journeyed through debt, being fired, and desperately attempting to regain control of her life. Jenenne speaks with authority because she worked her way up from the bottom. She beg...2016-02-0334 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 018: How Patrice Grell Yursik Took Afrobella From a Part-Time Passion to a Full-Time Business On today’s show Rosetta chats with Patrice Grell Yursik, founder of Afrobella. She’s a passionate entrepreneur and part of the Happy Black Woman tribe. With a flourishing business celebrating its 10th year, Patrice is the perfect person to share tips and inspiration to help you follow your passion and purpose. With a background in creative writing, Patrice spent many years working for large newspapers. While she enjoyed her work, she came face to face with a noticeable void in the media - one shaped like her. Patrice sought positivity in the media and so she decid...2016-02-0242 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 017: Announcing Black History Month Interview Series: 29 Black Women Entrepreneurs!Happy February! Here on the Happy Black Woman Podcast we're celebrating Black History Month, a perfect opportunity to acknowledge the incredible achievements of Black women business owners in our community. Today’s episode outlines exactly what you can expect on the podcast this month and YOU can get involved in spreading the good news about our special Black History Month Series: 29 Black Women Entrepreneurs! [Tweet "Join Rosetta Thurman and 29 black women entrepreneurs to celebrate Black History Month"] Thank you for your support and your interest in the Happy Black Woman tribe, and please do what you ca...2016-02-0104 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 016: How to Manifest Love & Romance in 2016, with Shana CampbellToday’s guest on The Happy Black Woman podcast is Shana Campbell, a Certified Creative Love Coach. What is that? You’re going to find out on this podcast as Rosetta chats with Shana about how they met, why Shana began a business coaching others on the topic of love, and how she has helped Rosetta with counsel about her own love life. It’s a very intriguing episode that you won’t want to miss, so be sure to set aside the time, grab a hot drink, and get ready to take some notes. Why loving re...2016-01-2739 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 015: How to Save More Money in 2016 with Tiffany Aliche, the BudgetnistaOne of the most challenging areas of life, much less running a business, is the area of finances. There are so many options when it comes to income sources, investment accounts, and business opportunities. If you’ve had trouble getting your financial house in order, you’re in for a treat because today’s episode features Tiffany Aliche, the Budgetnista! Rosetta and Tiffany have a great conversation that shares Tiffany’s journey but also reveals some very basic but powerful financial steps you can take to make more of your money right now. You won’t want to miss this one.2016-01-2038 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 014: How to Grow Your Business in 2016 with Melinda Emerson, the Small Biz LadyLearn from your mistakes. How many times have you heard that tired old phrase? But the truth is that it’s a very true phrase that describes why those who succeed in business DO succeed. They make mistakes. Nothing wrong with that. But they learn from them, they grow from them, and they don’t make them again. That’s the message you’ll hear loud and clear from Melinda Emerson, the Small Biz Lady who has made million dollar business hum along on the back of her own mistakes. She’s turned those mistakes into lessons that she now uses t...2016-01-1340 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 013: How to Create More "Happy Hours" in 2016, with Jullien GordonThe typical meaning of the phrase “Happy Hour” is the time just after work when everyone goes to a bar or restaurant to blow off some stress after the workday. But Rosetta’s guest today, Jullien Gordon, specializes in helping entrepreneurs and business professionals live every hour as a happy hour, especially in the work hours of the day. He believes that the way to be your best and make the most of your work life is to employ strategies that help you see your work and life through new eyes. On this episode you’re going to hear Jullien e...2016-01-0637 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 012: Happy New Year! 2 Free Gifts and What to Expect in 2016Happy New Year! All of us here at HappyBlackWoman.com are excited about what’s in store for you in 2016. It’s time. Time to grow your life, grow your business, and enrich your experiences in so many ways, and we’re here to help you do that this year. In this mini-episode, Rosetta has two valuable free gifts for you - the 2015-2016 Annual Review/Preview Reflection Guide to help you assess 2015 and make the most of 2016 and the Life Mapping Workbook. Be sure to listen so you can hear how to get these two fabulous resourc...2016-01-0404 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 011: Jesse Krieger on How to Build a Business and Brand Around a BookToday’s guest, Jesse Krieger is an amazing example of the kind of life you can live if you strategically take action to make it happen. His publishing company, Lifestyle Entrepreneur Press is based around his personal success as a best-selling author, with his book hitting #1 in the Personal Success category on Amazon. He’s leveraged his success to help other entrepreneurs who desire to build a brand or business around a book get that book published and ranking high on the best-seller charts as well. In this conversation with Rosetta Thurman, Jesse shares some of his story and prac...2015-12-0738 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 009: How to Find Your Greatest Self Through Image Therapy with Liana ChaouliToday’s guest, Liana Chaouli, has been in the work of Image Therapy for over 30 years. She wants to help as many people as possible to see their own beauty – to become empowered through their clothing choices. She loves to teach women how to choose clothes that flatter their bodies and made them feel worthy, strong, and as uniquely beautiful as they truly are, so they can show up authentically in the world! With thirty years’ experience as a custom clothing designer, color specialist, and a Master Couturier, Liana is a high-level clothing craftsman, patternmaker, and seamstress who understands all th...2015-11-2338 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 008: How to Be Unapologetic in Your Life and Business with Allyson ByrdThis week's guest, Allyson Byrd, has come to be known throughout the business community as the “Profit Accelerator.” Her success has taken her into the league of big industry names like: Walmart, Kraft Foods, Ford, Mercedes, Bank of America, General Motors, UPS, P&G, Walt Disney Company, Walgreens, Target, Wells Fargo, Time Warner, Delta, Boeing, Toyota, Mercedes, Coca Cola, Chic-fil-A, Radio One, Black Enterprise, BET, CVS, Best Buy, Infusionsoft & more! In this week's episode of the Happy Black Woman Podcast Allyson, shares not only her inspirational story but also some practical mindset tips for how you can increase the profi...2015-11-1643 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 007: Sales is About Service: A Soulful Conversation with Natasha AllrichNatasha Allrich is Rosetta’s guest today on the Happy Black Woman Podcast and she’s got a wealth of inspiring, soul-stirring encouragement for you. Natasha is known as the Soulful Sales Expert and she specializes in helping entrepreneurs who hate to sell but know it’s necessary. Her goal is to show you how to STOP selling and START having conversations that convert into clients. It’s an amazing mindset shift and practice that often results in immediate, multiplying sales growth. In today’s conversation Natasha shares her own daily routines, how she stays on track in her business...2015-11-0946 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 006: How Tara Jefferson Turned Her Blog Into a Business That Helps Young MomsTara Jefferson was a new mom with lots of dreams, but she was still in college and didn’t have what she considers a “real” job to support her new family. She made a commitment to herself then and there that by the time her daughter was 2 years old she would be supporting herself in her own business. That’s some unusual grit, but Tara had it, and her dream has become what is now www.YoungMommyLife.com, a blog and resource for young mothers. Tara’s site provides teaching, advice, support, and encouragement for young moms who want to be grea...2015-11-0234 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 004: How to Do Less and Be More with Queen Code Founder Molesey Crawford In today’s episode of The Happy Black Woman Podcast, we have the honor of speaking with Molesey Crawford, founder of “The Queen Code,” a personal development community that is changing the lives of women all over the globe. As you listen to this episode you’re going to hear how Molesey learned about her own feminine desires and self, how she channeled that into a business that was true to who she really is, and how that business has grown to provide her with the true channel of expression and purpose she was meant to have while pro...2015-10-1938 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 003: The Secret to Running a Successful Faith-Based Business with Girlfriends Pray Founder Dee MarshallToday’s podcast is all about you and equipping you to build the life that you’ve been called to build. And today’s guest is going to get down to the practical nuts and bolts of how to do it. Dee Marshall is considered to be on the short list of top Coaches for women. She has built a women’s empowerment empire that inspires, encourages, motivates, challenges and supports women. In this conversation with Rosetta Thurman, Dee shares some of the most practical, get-your-life-in-order tips we’ve had on the podcast yet. You’ll walk away with some great i...2015-10-1238 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 002: From Hobby to Full-Time Business for a Stay At Home Mom with LaShanda HenryLaShanda Henry has been developing websites for over 10 years. She owns over 15 web properties and is most passionate about two things: creating positive websites for people of color and helping women entrepreneurs learn how to build successful businesses online. In her own words, “My life’s mission is to motivate, inform, inspire, and connect. With my mother in mind, I do what I do for parents looking to better their children’s lives and for women striving to live their dreams. I love to share information and build communities online. It’s what I do and who I am.” L...2015-09-3036 minThe Happy Black Woman PodcastHBW 000: Welcome to the Happy Black Woman Podcast! Rosetta’s StoryWelcome to this first ever episode of the Happy Black Woman podcast! We’re so glad you’ve taken a few moments of your valuable time to check out what we’re doing. This podcast is the only show designed to help black women create lives of happiness, success, and freedom, and you’ll be led on that journey by your host, Rosetta Thurman. Rosetta’s story is an exciting example of what could happen in your life if you’re willing to take the steps to make it happen. You can hear that story in this introductory episode of the podca...2015-09-2912 min