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She's Off ScriptEpisode 192: Learn From My Failed Newsletter Business Launch with Serwaa Adjei-PelléIn the first episode of this series, I announced that I was launching a newsletter business. I released the first issue of, The Off Script Weekly on 3/4/2023. After that first issue, I was consistent for 3 more issues then completely fell off.
While there’s something to be said about being able to publish for a month straight, building a newsletter business can’t end with the launch.
So in this update, I’m sharing what went wrong and some of the changes I’m putting in place to get me back on track.
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As always, I would love to continue this conversation with you in the comments of our video podcast on YouTube! Let me know if you have made any of these podcasting mistakes or if they resonated with you.
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So if you’ve ever heard something that turned you off from starting your own show, listen up!
I would love to continue this conversation with you in the comments of our video podcast on YouTube! Let me know if you have any questions or any other podcasting myths you would like me to deb...2023-05-1816 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 188: 6 Ways To Monetize Your Podcast with Serwaa Adjei-PelleThis week we’re continuing our series on the business of podcasting. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 ways you can monetize your podcast. Most people assume that host-read ADs are the only way they can make money from their podcasts but that’s far from the truth.
In fact, it’s possible to make $10,000/month or more as an independent podcaster.
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Website: h...2023-05-1227 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 187: 7 Benefits of Podcasting with Serwaa Adjei-PelleOver the past 5 years of hosting and producing this show, I’ve gotten messages from those of you who are interested in launching a podcast of your own. I’ve jumped on calls with you and we’ve traded voice notes on Instagram but I feel like I could do a little more to help you.
Podcasts are more popular than ever. With millions of people tuning in every day, podcasts have become a go-to source for entertainment, education, and inspiration. From comedy shows to true crime dramas, from interviews with experts to personal stories, there’s a podcas...2023-05-0422 minShe's Off ScriptSeason 6 trailer with Serwaa Adjei-PelleSerwaa Adjei-Pelle has spent the last 10 years helping thousands of business owners create their own unique blueprints for success. In the She's Off Script podcast, Serwaa shares the stories and lessons learned by women who have built thriving businesses. Starting February 16th, Serwaa is back with new episodes every Thursday! Listen on Apple Podcast
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https://youtu.be/X6EEsC3ojqw2023-02-1401 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 173: 7 Business Ideas That Are STILL Profitable with SerwaaIn this episode, I’m sharing 7 business ideas that will be more relevant and profitable going forward.2022-06-0417 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 172: 9 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Should Avoid with SerwaaBuilding a business takes time and effort. Along the way, we are all bound to make a few mistakes. In over 10 years of coaching, consulting with, and interviewing business owners, I've helped them avoid quite a few mistakes.2022-05-2620 min
The Millennial Dreamers PodcastHow to Build and Launch a Profitable Online Business from Scratch with Serwaa Adjei-PelleIs it possible to create an online business from scratch while working your 9 to 5 job? It absolutely is. And, Serwaa Adjei-Pelle, is sharing practical steps that can and will help you do just that. Serwaa is a business strategist and partner consultant at Pelle and Co., where she works one-on-one with small and medium sized businesses to help them grow through strategic planning and the creation/implementation of content strategy. She understands first hand what is necessary to build a business from the ground up and is peeling back the layers in this episode with clear action...2021-06-0347 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 132: Ask Serwaa Anything: My Business Isn’t Profitable, Negative Self-Talk and Advice For Starting A BusinessIn today’s episode, I am going solo and answering all the business-related questions I’ve received from listeners. I’m covering various topics for both new and seasoned business owners to help you navigate your business journey.2021-04-1517 min
The Dreamers PodcastHow to Build a Successful Online Business with Serwaa Adjei-PelleThe Dreamer joining us on the podcast this week is Serwaa Adjei-Pelle.Serwaa is a Business Strategist and Partner Consultant at PELLÉ + CO, where she works with SMBs to spur their growth through strategic planning and the creation and implementation of content strategy. As the founder of the She’s Off Script podcast and membership community, her podcast episodes have reached listeners in over 63 countries. She previously served as a vice president at Goldman Sachs.Serwaa received her BA in International Economics and International Affairs from the University of Colorado-Boulder and completed her MBA a...2021-03-1537 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 059: Building A Personal Brand with Pauleanna Reid [Winter Refresh]In today's winter refresh episode, we revisit our conversation with Pauleanna Reid. When I first came across her online, it was her transparency that reeled me in. As a writer, speaker mentor, and master networker, she has made a business of helping politicians, senior executives, and celebrities tell their stories and build their platforms through her company Writers Blok.2020-12-2538 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 91: Building SugaBerry with Tika Sumpter and Thai Randolph [Winter Refresh]If there is ever a time for community, it's while you're pregnant. During that time in my life, I Googled every sign and symptom and craved a community of other moms. At the time, it didn't dawn on me that the sites I visited weren't speaking to moms like me. When I recently came across SugaBerry, it clicked that this was the kind of community I had been searching for.2020-12-171h 02She's Off ScriptEpisode 063: How To Declutter Your Business with Jordan Gill [Winter Refresh]In today’s episode, we meet Jordan Gill. Jordan is the founder and CEO of Systems Saved Me. She helps overworked one-woman businesses create processes that save them time, streamline their workflows, and save their sanity.
When Jordan first launched her business, she decided the best way to land her dream clients was to attend conferences. In 2017, she attended over 30 events where she met referral partners that continue to send her clients to this day.2020-12-1046 min
The Clever Girls Know Podcast With Bola Sokunbi172: Positioning Yourself To Grow Your Online Business With Serwaa Adjei-PelleLet's talk about growing your online business! My guest today is Serwaa Adjei Pelle! Serwaa is a Business Strategist and Partner Consultant at PELLE + CO, where she works with SMBs to spur their growth by creating and executing their content and influencer strategies. She is an expert in creating digital content, events, and campaigns that resonate with smart and ambitious women. WHAT WAS DISCUSSED: - How she started her business - The fears or challenges people have around establishing an online business - Why your online presence means more than just Instagram - How to promote and brand your business...2020-12-0934 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 55: How A Virtual CFO Can Level Up Your Business [Winter Refresh]In today's episode, we learn how working with a virtual CFO can get your business to the next level. If you’re a business owner who would just rather not dig into your numbers or just dread tax season, listen to this.
After whipping one of her client companies into shape, Kendra boasts catapulting their revenue from $200,000 to 1 million dollars. As a virtual CFO, Kendra not only helps to organize her clients' finances but also helps them plan their money moves as they level up.
Even if you’re not ready to hire a virtual CFO, in this episode, Kendra shar...2020-12-0342 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 117: 5 Ways To Prepare Your Business For 2021What a year 2020 has been! Are you ready for 2021? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways you can prepare your business for 2021.
No one knows exactly what the future holds but preparation will be key if our businesses are going to either continue to thrive or in some of your cases rebound from the 2020 slump.
Going into the new year, the key themes to keep in mind will be: 1.) Creating an expanded digital footprint2.) Enhancing your SEO for discoverability3.) Content, content, content
If you're ready to create a content strategy for your personal brand or business, set up a free co...2020-11-2020 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 116: How To Build A Content and Media Business with Bola SokunbiIn today’s episode, we meet Bola Sokunbi, the founder & CEO of Clever Girl Finance. She has built one of the largest personal finance platforms for women in the U.S. and is on a mission to provide women with the tools they need to gain financial independence and live life on their own terms.2020-11-1246 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 115: How To Negotiate Influencer Brand Deals With Steph OnyekwereIn today’s episode, we meet an attorney to influencers and expert negotiator, Steph Onyekwere. She started her career advising Tech companies in Silicon Valley but then got intrigued by the parallels between her Tech clients and the influencers she was following.2020-11-0532 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 114: How to Host Your First Virtual SummitHave you noticed people are hosting a lot more virtual summits these days? As you probably know, we recently hosted our first She’s Off Script virtual summit.
Today, I’m giving you a behind the scenes look into what that was like to host our first virtual summit. I’ll be sharing everything from how I found our speakers to the tech, legal, and logistics side of it all.2020-10-2928 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 113: How Tara Reed Builds Apps Without CodeDid you know it's possible to build an app without knowing how to code? Most of us probably have a list of app ideas we've pushed aside because we think we have to shell out thousands of dollars for a developer.2020-10-2228 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 112: How To Build A Global Brand With Afua OseiWhat does it take to build a global brand? In today’s episode, we meet Afua Osei, the Co-Founder of She Leads Africa.
In 2012, Afua decided to take an internship in Nigeria and fell in love. Born Raised in the DMV area, this move had her family looking at her sideways. 8 years later, she and her partner Yasmine have built a global digital lifestyle platform that has reached more than 800,000 millennial2020-10-1539 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 111: The 1 Thing You Need To Build A Community Of 1000 True FansFor this episode, I'm sharing the one thing you need to start building a community of 1000 true fans.
When I first started building my business, I was hyper-focused on getting as many followers as possible. Then I heard Kevin Kelly’s concept of having 1000 true fans and my perspective totally shifted.2020-10-1321 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 60: refresh – How To Write Your First Book with Ardre OrieFor today’s episode, we are revisiting one of your favorite episodes with Ardre Orie. Ardre is the CEO of publishing house 13th and Joan and is known as the queen of storytelling.2020-10-0847 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 110: 3 Things To Put On Your Business To-Do ListFor this episode, I'm sharing 3 things that should be on every business owner's to-do list. As a new business owner, I actually googled "How entrepreneurs spend their time." and "A day in the life of an entrepreneur."2020-10-0722 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 109: Finding Your Voice with Jam GambleIn today’s episode, we meet speaker, coach, and educator Jam Gamble.
Jam accidentally pitched herself for a TV show that she ended up hosting for 6 seasons. Today, she is not only invited to speak at conferences but also coaches others on how to find their voice and speak their truth in her Slay The Mic program.2020-10-0129 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 108: 5 Ways To Package Your ExpertiseFor this episode, I'm sharing 5 ways you can package up your expertise into digital products and services.
When I first launched my business, I was tempted to try every new2020-09-2932 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 107: Becoming A Freelancer With Latasha JamesIn today’s episode, we meet Freelancer and Digital Marketing strategist, Latasha James.
Latasha started freelancing as a college student and kept it up through 2 jobs at fortune 500 companies. Today, has turned her freelancing side hustle into an agency she runs full-time.2020-09-2435 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 106: Answering Your Questions About My Transition Out Of Corporate AmericaFor this episode, I’m taking a deeper dive and sharing more about my transition out of corporate America.
We have quite a few new members in our podcast community and I thought this would be a great time to answer your questions about:
- What my career on Wall Street was like.2020-09-2241 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 7: Refresh – How Cynthia Andrew Balances Her 9-5 With An Influencer Side HustleFor this episode, we're revisiting an episode we originally shared in October of 2018. Since her episode aired, Cynthia continues to have a thriving influencer career and has recently become a first-time mom to twins.2020-09-171h 08She's Off ScriptEpisode 105: Never Too Late To Launch A Blog with Anna GrovesHave you been thinking about launching a blog...for years? What's stopping you? In today’s episode, we meet Blogger and influence marketer Anna Mae Groves. For 7 years, Anna talked about launching a blog but for some reason hesitated to launch it.2020-09-1042 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 104: How To Create A Content StrategyFor this episode, we’re talking about what a content strategy is, why you need one, and how to create one for your brand.
Every week I get asked some variation of the question, “Where do you get all your content ideas?” The short answer is, I have a content strategy. NOT a content calendar but a content STRATEGY.2020-09-0820 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 103: How To Launch A Course With Tasha BoothWant to launch a course but worry about how to juggle all the moving pieces? In today’s episode, we meet Tasha Booth. Tasha is the CEO of the Launch Guild and is also a virtual Assistant and OBM Business Coach.2020-09-0330 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 102: 3 Ways To Make A Great First Impression On Your ClientsWhat does it take to make a great first impression on potential clients? It only takes 1/10th of a second for people to decide whether they trust your brand and within the first 7 seconds, they will have made decided on their first impression of you.2020-09-0119 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 101: Launching Social Media Management Agencies with Ericka DukesIn today’s episode, we meet the CEO of Social Ink co, Ericka Dukes. 5 years ago, Ericka was unexpectedly laid off from her job. This turn of events freed her up to try her luck at becoming a social media manager. Today, she not only runs her own social media management agency but also teaches others how to launch and scale agencies of their own.
For some business owners, social media is a dreaded task. During our conversation, Ericka shares tips on how business owners can approach hiring their first social media manager. She also gives us insight into what it...2020-08-2741 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 100: 9 Lessons From Your Favorite Boss WomenFor our 100th episode, I'm revisiting some of the best gems shared by the boss women from your favorite episodes.
If you’re new to our show, these episodes are a great place to start. If you’re one of the show’s day ones, it never hurts to hear these gems again.2020-08-2528 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 99: 3 Habits of Consistent PeopleWhen people ask me for advice on starting a podcast, I tell them that starting a podcast is relatively easy... You can Google almost anything. The hard part is remaining consistent, improving on your last episode, and marketing the episodes you’ve spent hours on producing.
For this episode, I’m sharing 3 Habits of consistent people. With our 100th episode being released next week, I wanted to share a few ways I’ve been able to stay consistent with producing this show.
During this episode, I shared the following habits:1.) Have a growth mindset2.) Always start with a clear goal in min...2020-08-2031 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 98: 4 ways I Balance Motherhood With EntrepreneurshipFor this episode, I’m sharing 4 ways I balance motherhood with entrepreneurship...especially in the landscape created by COVID-19.
Balancing motherhood with work in and outside the home has always been a challenge. We don’t often hear about what that challenge looks like from the perspective of mothers in the entrepreneurial space.⠀While I do get to choose my own hours, the pressure to succeed while wearing many hats in my business is immense.⠀With the school year now kicking off remotely, the challenge seems even greater.⠀So let's talk about it…How do we balance motherhood with running our business...2020-08-1831 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 97: Launching A Business During A Pandemic with Abenaa AdjeiIn today’s episode, we meet my little sister, Abenaa Adjei. By day she’s a digital product and project manager and by side-hustling nights, she is launching an online retail business in the midst of this pandemic.
You’ve probably seen the narrative floating around that this period in our history is the ideal time to launch a new business or learn a new skill.
While that’s not a possibility for everyone, Abenaa has been able to do just that with her downtime. She is days away from launching an online boutique for men and women's elevated basics.
During ou...2020-08-1329 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 96: 5 ways new customers can find your businessDo you ever wonder how people first discover your business or personal brand? When someone new pops into my DMs, I sometimes check how they found me.
I check because I need to know:
1.) How well my funnels are converting
2.) What content is resonating
3.) What I need to do more or less of
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 ways new customers are discovering businesses. Let's make sure you're showing up in the ways your potential clients will respond to.
In paying close attention, I have found there are 5 ways new people tend to find me and this has informed th...2020-08-1122 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 95: Off Script Update - 2 years after quitting my job. Do I regret it?In today’s episode, I share how my entrepreneurial journey is going 2 years after quitting my job.
I haven’t done an Off Script Update since episode 53 which was released in October of last year. So to refresh your memories, in these episodes, I share how my own personal business building journey is going.
Recently, I’ve been getting questions on how I’ve gotten to where I am and how long it’s taken for me to hit certain milestones.
As much as we’re told to run our own race, it’s human nature to want a road map or bluepri...2020-08-0719 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 94: 5 Ways To Get Re-inspiredAs much as I love the look on my clients' faces when I bring them clarity or solve a problem for them, sometimes I feel uninspired. Sometimes I just don't want to do it! So how do you shake off the funk and get re-inspired to work on your business?
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Don't be fooled by the smiles and the highlight reels on social media.
Entrepreneurship is a rollercoaster and there are times when we feel uninspired and don’t want to walk the path that many of us have created for ourselves. I know from experience that this can be a scar...2020-08-0424 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 93: How To Invent Toys With Toy Coach, Azhelle WadeIn today’s episode, we meet the Toy Coach, Azhelle Wade. Azhelle teaches everyday people how to enter the toy industry as inventors and entrepreneurs.
She has spent over 10 years in the toy industry where she served as global product development and design manager at Toys “R” Us and has held other roles that taught her the ins and outs of costing, designing, and manufacturing.
During our conversation, Azhelle took us through her process for coming up with innovative toy ideas. She also gave us a roadmap for getting this idea to the point where we’re ready to pitch it to to...2020-07-3038 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 92: 4 Ways To Go From Small Business Owner To CEONot all entrepreneurs are CEOs.
Building a business that lasts, requires that your actions and mindset move from those an entrepreneur making moves to a that CEO executing for growth. ⠀
If the ousting of the founders of Uber and WeWork taught us anything, it’s that the skills it takes to start your business won’t take it to the next level. ⠀
So how do you know if you’re operating as a CEO or as an entrepreneur? ⠀
As a reminder, this series of episodes are recorded during our weekly Instagram live so from time to time, you may hear me respondin...2020-07-2819 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 91: Building SugaBerry with Tika Sumpter and Thai RandolphWhile I was pregnant, I Googled every sign and symptom. At the time, it didn't dawn on me that the sites I visited weren't speaking to moms like me. When I recently came across SugaBerry, it clicked that this was the kind of community I had been searching for.
In today’s episode, we meet Actor, Tika Sumpter, and Business Executive, Thai Randolph. 3 1/2 years ago, while Tika was pregnant with her daughter Ella, she discovered there were no online communities that catered to black and brown moms.
She was determined to do something about that lack of representation and connected wi...2020-07-231h 02She's Off ScriptEpisode 90: Ask Serwaa AnythingHave you ever wondered how I got the courage to leave my 9-5 or how I find guests for the She's Off Script podcast?
For this episode, I’m answering all the personal, business, and podcast related questions you all submitted via Instagram.
I tend to get asked these some of these questions often so it was nice to get some answers out in a place those of you who are new to me can find them.
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Congrats on the success of your business! How did you find the courage to step out...2020-07-2140 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 89: Being Married To An Entrepreneur With My Husband, Brice PelléWe just celebrated our 10-year wedding anniversary and I thought we would give you all insight into what my journey into entrepreneurship has been like from my husband, Brice Pellé ’s, perspective.
The impact on our spouses is a perspective we don't hear too much about in the entrepreneurial space. Although this episode only touches the tip of the iceberg, it should give you a starting point for conversations with your spouse.
Before I asked Brice some tough questions, we did a husband tag segment. If you follow Youtubers, these husband and boyfriend tags are pretty popular. If not, this is...2020-07-1632 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 88: 3 Ways To Land Your First Consulting ClientAre you ready to turn your corporate expertise into a consulting or coaching business? Over the past two years, I have built a consulting business based on the skill and strategies I learned in the corporate world.
One of the questions I get asked most frequently is how I got my first clients. Well, I'm answering this question as a part of our back to business basics podcast series. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 ways you can land your initial consulting clients.
As a reminder, this series of episodes are recorded during our weekly Instagram live so from time to...2020-07-1423 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 87: Building Mess In A Bottle With Kalilah WrightIn today’s episode, we meet the woman behind the MESS, Kalilah Wright. Kalilah is founder and CEO of apparel company, Mess in a Bottle.
She went from working as an Architect for Under Armor to launching a brand that has been worn by the likes of Serena Williams, Lena Waithe and Bozoma Saint John.
During our conversation Kalilah shares the first 5 things she would do if she were starting an apparel company today. She talks about the challenges she’s has faced, the team she has hired, her new flagship store and so much more.
Please subscribe, rate, and revi...2020-07-0916 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 86: 5 Ways To Get Your Goals Back On Track - Back To Business BasicsJust because the year isn't unfolding like we expected doesn't mean 2020 is canceled. In this episode, we talk about 5 tools and tips you can use to get your 2020 business goals back on track.
Some of you may have thrown your goals out the window altogether because you don’t see HOW you can still accomplish them.
After the coronavirus hit, many of us had to hit the pause button and PIVOT.
If you’re still stuck at trying to figure out HOW to pivot, feel free to set up a free coffee chat with me and we can talk through it...2020-07-0722 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 85: How To Launch A Successful Online Boutique With Jasmene BowdryIn today’s episode, we meet Retail Strategist and Boutique Owner, Jasmene Bowdry. Jasmene has been in the retail industry as a buyer, stylist or boutique owner for over 15 years. She started her career at the likes of Tiffany & Co and Saks 5th Avenue. Today, Jasmene teaches people how to launch and scale successful online boutiques.
These days it seems like everyone is launching an Instagram boutique. While launching may be easy, doing so successfully is another story.
During our conversation, Jasmene shares tips on the startup capital you’ll need to launch your boutique. How to source inventory. How to u...2020-07-0244 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 84: If I Were Starting My Instagram From Scratch – Back To Business BasicsSubscribe
For today's episode, I’m sharing 5 things I would do differently if I were starting my personal brand and business Instagram accounts from scratch.
I'm a great proof that you don't need a large audience to successfully leverage Instagram for business.
If you’re wondering how to grow an engaged community and get more leads using your Instagram, this will be a great session for you! Share this episode with your business bestie!
Please subscribe, rate, and review our show on iTunes. This will help spread the word about our podcast so the amazing stories we share can continue to in...2020-06-3026 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 083: Launching Mentorship Platform, The CRU, With Tiffany DufuIn today’s episode, we meet Tiffany Dufu. Tiffany is the author of the book “Drop The Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less.” These days, she is best known as the CEO of THE CRU, a peer coaching service for women looking to accelerate their professional and personal growth.
Tiffany founded the CRU because she realizes that she is the cumulative investment of the people who have mentored her and wanted other women to experience the growth that comes along with a CRU.
During our conversation, Tiffany shares how she went about getting over 4,000 women on the waitlist to Find a CRU...2020-06-2545 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 082: 4 Keys To Scaling Your Business - Back To Business BasicsFor today's episode, we’re talking about 4 Keys you need to scale your business.
A 2019 American Express report highlighted a large revenue gap between Black women-owned businesses who earned an average revenue of $24,000 vs. $142,900 among all women-owned businesses. This is heartbreaking given that over 50% of women-owned businesses are owned by women of color. ⠀
As someone who helps women launch, pivot, and scale their businesses, I am on a mission to help them close this gap.
As I have worked with and mentored business owners, there are 4 recurring themes that seem to hinder their growth.
Let's dive into those 4 themes as we c...2020-06-2323 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 081: Launching Boss Blend Coffee with Fly CarmichaelIn today’s episode, we meet Kalisha “Fly” Carmichael. Fly is the founder and CEO of Boss Blend Coffee. As an Afro-Latina with Cuban roots, coffee has always been a part of Fly’s story. After years of visiting New York coffee shops, she found herself feeling out of place.
This feeling inspired her to dream of opening her own more inclusive coffee shop. Step 1 for her was creating her own coffee blend.
During our conversation Fly shares why she felt the need to leave corporate American after a 10-year career, how her personal brand sparked the growth of her business...2020-06-1835 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 080: 3 Steps To Creating A Personal Brand - Back To Business BasicsFor today’s episode, we’re continuing with our back to business basics series. This is our chance to peel back the layers to check the foundation of our business.
Today, we’re talking about the importance of having a personal brand and 3 steps you can take to start establishing yours today. This goes for both business owners and those of you working a 9-5.
As a reminder, this series of episodes is recorded during our weekly Instagram live so from time to time, you may hear me responding to comments from the audience, or hear the voice of someone I’ve i...2020-06-1631 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 079: Launching A Pure Cleaning Product Line with Angela RichardsonIn today’s episode, we meet Angela Richardson. Angela is the creator and CEO of PUR Home. A natural, safe, and effective household cleaning product line. 6 years ago, Angela started learning the chemistry and science behind creating non-toxic and plant-based products.
Today, she is one of a few black women in this space. On average, she hand makes 100's of gallons of product each week for her wholesale and e-commerce customers.
During our conversation, Angela shares how she went about creating her line of 20 products. She shares why she has decided to bootstrap her company, how she went about finding me...2020-06-1144 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 078: Checking In On How I'm Processing This RevolutionFor today’s episode, we’re taking a break from our back to business basics series for a check-in episode.
Over the past couple of weeks, we have watched as the US has been forced to confront racism in a very real way. Protests and backlash following the murder of George Floyd, have taken a mental, physical ], and emotional on many of us.
Companies are getting their feet held to the fire for their role in perpetuating racism and inequality.
We have seen protests like this before but I have to say, this time, it FEELS different.
Today, I’m sharin...2020-06-1026 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 077: Learn How To Stand Out By Using Video With XayLi BarclayIn today’s episode, we meet XayLi Barclay. XayLi is a video coach for Online Business Owners.
She teaches them how to stand out by using video to create an online presence. Outside of meeting someone in person, video is the fastest way for potential clients to get to know you, and build enough trust to make a purchase.
Think about how you feel about your favorite Youtubers, actors, or politicians after watching them every week for years. You probably feel like you know them well.
If you're ready to share you message using video. This episode is for you.
Pl...2020-06-0435 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 076: 3 Ways To Find Your Business Niche - Back To Business BasicsIn order for your business to thrive, you need to niche down. New business owners often start out broad because they have a fear of failure. They figure if they cast a wide net, they will catch "something". The opposite is true. If potential customers will be confused about what it is you do and how to work with you, they will not take any action.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to hone in on a niche for your business.
Why is it important to have a niche?
I know when you first start a business, you...2020-06-0215 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 075: How To Run Instagram ADs That Actually Work With Lorell LaneIn today’s episode, we meet Lorell Lane. After 7 years of working with the likes of Viacom, NBC, and CW to sell television AD campaigns, Lorell decided to take the leap and go out on her own.
She now uses corporate strategies to help online entrepreneurs create Facebook/Instagram AD campaigns that have scaled her clients into million-dollar brands.
During our conversation, Lorell shares common mistakes she sees business owners making. She also outlines how we can run high converting ADs that result in high-quality leads. One of my favorite tips from Lorell is “DON’T hit that boost button…EVER bec...2020-05-2834 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 074: How To Choose The Right Business IdeaHow do you choose the right business idea?
Many of us have a rolling list of business ideas we would like to launch but how do you know which one is the right one? Some of you may have already picked an idea and jumped straight into building a website or dreaming up new products.
What happens when the inevitable storms come? Will the business you've built make it?
For today’s episode, we’re kicking off a new series called back to business basics, where we will cover the foundational basics a business should have in place
To kick off...2020-05-2125 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 073: How To Lead Virtual Teams With Tianna TyeIn today’s episode, we meet Tianna Tye. Tianna is an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist who specializes in helping online business owners become great leaders and build thriving virtual teams.
According to the global freelancing platform, Upwork, by 2028, 73% of all companies will have virtual team members. In fact, telecommuting has grown 115% in the past decade.
This trend has left CEOs, leaders, and managers looking for tools to effectively manage their virtual team members.
This is where Tianna comes in. At the intersection of business, science, and research, Tianna helps CEOs avoid leadership pitfalls as they manage their growing virtual teams.
Du...2020-05-1446 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 072: How To Successfully Pivot Your Business With These 5 StepsFor today’s episode, we’re talking about the 5 steps you need in order to successfully pivot your business during COVID-19. With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacting the profitability of businesses across industries, business owners have had to think on their feet in order to keep their companies alive.
For many of us, the way we have done business for generations has been shattered and we’re wading through our shock and grief to find the courage to rebuild.
I once heard that pivoting is the last step between failure and giving up.
So let me ask you this. Are you going...2020-05-0718 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 071: How To Trademark Your Stuff with Kyona McGheeIn today’s episode, we meet Kyona McGhee. As a trademark attorney, Kyona helps entrepreneurs protect their brands.
While in college, Kyona ran a successful t-shirt business. Everything was going well until she tried to trademark her business name and discovered someone else owned the name. As devastating as this was for her, the experience set her on a path to spare others the same painful experience.
If you dove straight into launching your business…however small….without first taking the steps to protect your brand. This is a great episode to listen to.
During our conversation, Kyona walks us through...2020-04-3034 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 70 – Listen In On My Group Chat: The Girlfriends EditionIn today’s episode, I’m inviting you into my group chat. Every week since we started quarantining, I’ve had a weekly Zoom session to catch up with my girlfriends. With everything changing drastically in the age of the Cornavirus and quarantining, it's so important to stay in touch with your loved one.
Today, you get to listen in on our candid conversation. We talk about adjusting to this new normal; romance in the age of 'Rona; managing our kids; what shows we’re binge-watching; self-care, and then also offer advice to our fellow moms.
You’re probably having similar co...2020-04-2348 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 069: How She Secured Over Six Figures In Corporate Sponsorships For Her Event with Jessica Chinyelu AniboweiIn today’s episode, we meet Jessica Chinyelu Anibowei. Jessica is the creator of the Women of Purpose conference, she’s an influencer, and manager to Motown gospel artist, Jonathan Traylor. As if ALL of that isn’t enough, she has created the Sold-Out-Sponsored-Secured course to show people how she has landed over six-figures in corporate sponsorships for her events.
If you’re hosting digital events or planning live events for next year, you might want to consider getting those events sponsored. Want to learn how? Listen to this episode.
For any new listeners, here’s what you can expect. The first h...2020-04-1655 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 068: 5 Life and Business Lessons Quarantine Has Taught MeFor today’s episode, I wanted to check in to share how I’ve been. What’s on my mind and what I’m doing that’s working for me from a personal and business perspective.
At a time like this, I think it’s so important to lean into our community. You all are my community and I want to make sure I’m doing my part to build up others at a time when there’s so much uncertainty.
Until now, I haven’t been ready to speak about how I have been feeling. I've been praying for a way to help my c...2020-04-1026 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 067: Creating Sex-Positive Households with Dr. Wendasha Jenkins HallIn today’s episode, we meet Dr. Wendasha Jenkins Hall. Dr. Wendasha is a social behavioral scientist whose research focuses on the sexual health of black women and the underlying social reasons behind how we approach sexuality. She shares her research in a very relatable way through her platform, The Sensible Sexpert.
During our conversation, Dr. Wendasha guides us through how we as millennial women can own our own sexuality and in turn create sex-positive households.
Depending on their level of comfort, the "sex talk" you received from your parents may have ranged from non-existent, to awkward to just TMI.
In...2020-04-0251 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 066: Get Your Product From Idea To Launch With Alia OnealIn today’s episode, we meet Alia Oneal. Alia is the founder and chief designer at The Product Place. Her full-service product development agency helps people get their product ideas out of their heads and into the hands of consumers.
During our conversation, Alia takes us through the business iterations that brought her to launching The Product Place. Although she had landed her dream job at Neiman Marcus, she still felt the pull to get back to her product development roots. Today, she takes creators through a 4 step process that ultimately makes their products a reality.
Today’s episode was recor...2020-03-2651 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 065: The Right Way To Launch and Grow Your Blog with Charlene McCraneyIn today’s episode, we meet Charlene McCraney. Charlene is the founder of Blogger Startup School. As an SEO strategist, she not only helps bloggers launch their blogs but also teaches them how to grow their audiences using free organic search traffic.
I for one thought blogging as a medium was on its way out. But Charlene’s receipts have me taking a second look. Her blog has had over 2 million page views, only 1% of that traffic came from Instagram
If you’ve been thinking about launching a blog or have been discouraged because no one is reading your blog, this ep...2020-03-1952 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 063: How To Declutter Your Business with Jordan GillIn today’s episode, we meet Jordan Gill. Jordan is the founder and CEO of Systems Saved Me. She helps overworked one-woman businesses create processes that save them time, streamline their workflows and save their sanity.
When Jordan first launched her business, she decided the best way to land her dream clients was to attend conferences. In 2017, she attended over 30 events where she met referral partners that continue to send her clients to this day.
During our conversation, Jordan takes us on her journey through the 25 iterations it took to create the version of the company she runs today. She is...2020-03-0546 minShe's Off ScriptSetting Your Own Agenda with Rhonesha ByngIn today’s episode, we meet Rhonesha Byng. Rhonesha is the founder and CEO of Her Agenda. A digital media platform that tells the stories of professionally ambitious millennial women of color. In 2017, Rhonesha was honored on the Forbes 30 under 30 list and before transitioning to run Her Agenda fulltime, she also received an Emmy award for her work as a journalist.
While a platform like Her Agenda is a great way to expose women to the possibilities of a career in different industries, its greatest selling points take place behind the scenes especially with its forums where women of color ca...2020-02-2034 minShe's Off ScriptHow To Write Your First Book with Ardre OrieIn today's episode, we meet Ardre Orie, also known as "The Queen of Storytelling". Ardre is the CEO of publishing company, 13th And Joan where she helps everyday heros and celebrities alike write books. By the end of this year, her publishing house is on track to release 200 book titles.
During our conversation, she shared the numerous business pivots in her entrepreneurial journey. She went through nine different businesses in nine years before landing on 13th and Joan.
Ardre also broke down what it takes to get a book successfully published and promoted. If one of your goals for this...2020-02-1346 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 059: Building A Personal Brand with Pauleanna ReidIn today's episode, we meet Pauleanna Reid. When I first came across her online, it was her transparency that reeled me in. As a writer, speaker mentor and master networker, she has made a business of helping politicians, senior executives and celebrities tell their stories and build their platforms through her company Writers Blok.
Through her mentorship program, New Girl on the Block, she has also mentored over 200 women in 9 countries. As if that wasn’t enough, she is also a senior contributor at Forbes.
During our conversation, we talked about her journey to building not one but two successful bu...2020-02-0638 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 058: Visible Side Hustles with Dominique FlukerIn today's episode, we meet Dominique Fluker. About a year ago, I started seeing Forbes articles with her byline. Her articles covered some amazing milennial women of color and I started following her. Dominique is a true example of someone who is grinding with purpose!
She signed her contract as a contributor with Forbes in January of 2018 and by August, she had already been promoted to Senior Contributor. Most recently, she has interviewed the likes of Serena Williams, Taraji P. Henson, and Elaine Welteroth to name a few. What I love most about Dominique is that Forbes is her SIDE H...2020-01-3039 minShe's Off ScriptWinter Refresh: Episode 037 with Influencer, Mattie JamesIn today's winter refresh episode, we revisit an episode that aired earlier this year with Influencer, Mattie James.
Mattie is a full-time influencer who has booked over 500 brand campaigns over the course of her career. She is also one of the few black influencers who also educates other influencers on how they can grow their platforms.
Since we last had Mattie on the show, she shared that she and her husband are expecting their 3rd child, they moved into a beautiful new home and she is continuing to kill it in the influencer game.
So many of you reached out...2019-12-1247 minShe's Off ScriptWinter Refresh: Episode 027 with Coloured Raine Cosmetics CEO, Loraine DowdyIn today's winter refresh episode, we revisit an episode that aired earlier this year with the CEO of Coloured Raine Cosmetics, Loraine R. Dowdy.
When she was last on our show, Loraine alluded to a big collaboration she was launching soon and it turned out to be a new collection with the hit Starz show, Power. Even more recently, a preview video of their upcoming foundation launch has gone viral to the tune of 7 million views in 3 days. Her company is on track to hit 10 million dollars in revenue this year. Loraine inspired so many of us when this episode...2019-12-0641 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 057: How To Make Friends and Find Your Crew As An AdultIn today's episode, I’m sharing 3 ways high achieving women like us can build a crew. Are you unsure about how to surround yourself with other high performing women then this episode is for you? As you focus on building your career, personal development, legacy building, and building your business, wouldn't it be great to have a crew to grow with?
Go Off Script we learn how to build a crew.
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What is MY...2019-11-0812 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 056: Bootstrap An International Beauty Brand, with Obia EwahIn today's episode, we meet Obia Ewah. At the age of 26, Obia was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. This set her on a path to eliminate toxins from anything she put on or in her body. When she started making her own hair products, she never imagined that people would actually pay her for them.
Obia took this life detour during her third year of medical school and 7 years later is still growing an internationally recognized brand. Today, she uses her chemistry background to formulate products for her beauty brand, Obia Naturals. She is one of the few cosmetic chemists that’s...2019-10-3150 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 055: Leveling Up Your Business with Virtual CFO, Kendra James-AndersonIn today's episode, we meet Kendra James-Anderson, also known as the Finance Femme. If you’re a business owner who would just rather not dig into your numbers or just dread tax season, listen to this.
After whipping one of her client companies into shape, Kendra boasts catapulting their revenue from $200,000 to 1 million dollars. As a virtual CFO, Kendra not only helps to organize her clients' finances but also helps them plan their money moves as they level up.
Even if you’re not ready to hire a virtual CFO, in this episode, Kendra shares tips you can use to orga...2019-10-2442 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 054: How Her Pivot Led To Growing A Media Empire with Ahyiana AngelIn today's episode, we meet Ahyiana Angel, host of the top-rated Switch Pivot or Quit podcast. After seeing a need to amplify the voices of women of color, she launched Mayzie Media. This podcast network features shows by women of color in the business, beauty, self-help and health & wellness space.
In our conversation, Ahyiana shares it ALL! From how she has written and published books to her advice for women newly stepping into entrepreneurship.
Go off script with us as we learn how Ahyiana's multiple pivots have brought her to the point of building a media empire.
Listen on Apple P...2019-10-171h 05She's Off ScriptEpisode 053: Off Script Update – 5 High Impact Habits For EntrepreneursFor today's episode, I'm back with an Off Script update. If you’re new around here, the Off Script update episodes are a chance for me let you know how things are going with my own entrepreneurial journey.
It’s been almost a year and a half since I left my decade long career as a vice-president at Goldman Sachs. Today, I’m sharing the 5 habits that have had the biggest impact on my life as an entrepreneur.
While the habits I’m sharing today are not all major changes, sometimes, the smallest changes can have the biggest impact on your life...2019-10-1015 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 052: Styling Corporate America’s Rockstars with Germanee GeraldIn today's episode, we meet Germanee Gerald, stylist to Silicon Valley c-suite stars like Bozoma Saint John, Latasha Gillespie, and Valeisha Butterfield Jones. Who knew that you could build a thriving business around styling every day professional women? If you’re curious how Germanee landed her initial clients and grew her firm, you've found the right episode!
Among many other gems, Germanee shares a great story on how she landed Bozoma Sain John as a client!
Go off script with us as we learn how Germanee launched herself as a stylist with GG&Co Styling Firm.
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Yo...2019-09-2645 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 051: From Law To Launching A Jewelry Company with Diana BandohIn today's episode, we meet Diana Bandoh right as she’s put in her notice at Goldman Sachs. Although she is still paying off law school, she is diving head first into running her eponymous jewelry company. After a life changing trip to Bali, she fell in love with their pearls and saw a way to make her dream of designing and selling jewelry a reality.
Since her launch in 2018, she has been featured on Good Morning Texas and her pieces have already been spotted on a few celebrities.
Go off script with us as we learn how Diana launched he...2019-09-1940 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 050: Protecting Your Melanin With Black Girl Sunscreen’s Shontay LundyHave you ever put sunscreen on your face and been turned off by the white pasty cast it leaves behind? If you've ever thought, "why don't they make sunscreen for my darker complexion?", keep reading!
Until recently, I shied away from using sunscreen simply because it messed with the look of my foundation. At least until I came across black girl sunscreen. Shontay Lundy’s unique FDA approved formula is changing the narrative from “Black don’t crack” to “protect your melanin”. Not only did Shontay launch a product that works, she is also breaking stereotypes and changing generational mindsets on using sun...2019-09-1245 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 049: How To Find Clarity And Purpose With Nicole O. SalmonToday’s episode is part off script journey and part coaching session. Nicole O. Salmon is a coach that helps women find clarity in their lives and businesses. If you are unclear about what to do next in your life. If you are wondering how to find that next business idea or are just feeling like you lack purpose, get out your pen and paper because this episode is jam packed with concrete steps that will bring you clarity.
Go off script with us as we learn how to zero in on our purpose.
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3 ke...2019-09-0548 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 048: Launching The Most Inclusive Nude Shoe Line On The Market With Jeneba BarrieHave you ever wondered why items meant to be "nude", don’t always match your skin tone? With the release of her line of Fenty Beauty foundations, Rhianna pushed the beauty industry to be more inclusive.
What Rhianna did for foundations, today’s guest, Jenaba Barrie, is doing for women’s shoes. She has launched a line of nude pumps with 13 shades that range from what she calls rosé, white truffle and satin all the way to cognac, cacao and cacao truffle. Her brand has been featured on Forbes, Buzz Feed and NBC to name a few.
Go off script with us...2019-08-2929 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 047: From IT Consultant To Vegan Food Truck Owner with Cynthia NevelsIn today’s episode, we’ll hear from former IT consultant, Cynthia Nevels, who became a vegetarian to prolong the life of her terminally ill son. Soon after, she used the same vegan recipes she created for her family to launch a food truck. Although she did this in the middle of beef loving Texas, her food truck has been featured on the CNBC show, Restaurant Startup and was recently voted Dallas’ best food truck. Not best vegan truck, but food truck period! Although her son Tyler has since passed, his legacy lives on through the Cynthia’ Soul Good food truck.
G...2019-08-2244 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 046 – 5 Profitable Side Hustle You Can Launch This Weekend!Are you looking to launch a sidehustle? Here are 5 profitable sidehustles you can launch this weekend. They all have low overhead and higher than average profit margins which is the combination your want! Time spent on these side hustles ranges from passive to 10 hours per week.
As a solopreneur, I am all about building multiple streams of revenue to cushion the blow if my main consulting business, PELLE + CO, hits a slump. Go off script with me as we learn about profitable side hustles we can launch this weekend!
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5 profitable side hustles YOU...2019-08-0915 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 045 – How These 5 Women Made The LeapHave you been thinking about taking the leap into entrepreneurship? If you’re anything like me, you have probably obsessed, prayed, planned and talked yourself out of it for months or even years. Today, I’m narrowing in on the stories of five different women and the different ways they have launched off script careers.
These women are no strangers to the show. We're taking a walk down memory lane to hone in on HOW our past guests have made the leap. After listening to these 5 ladies we see that there’s no right way to take the leap. We all ne...2019-08-0326 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 044 – 5 Things To Know Before You Launch A PodcastAre you thinking about launching a podcast? Today I'm sharing everything I have learned about hosting and producing a podcast over the past year. My podcast launched at number 99 on the iTunes Personal Journals chart and earlier this month climbed to number 48.
I have to thank you to all of you for continuing to support the show!
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For those of you that are more interested in the cliff notes version, I have a free packet available for download with all the info I had to scroll up and down the internet to gather. From technology to the process of recording...2019-07-2619 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 043 – How Showing Your Face Online Can Grow Your BusinessIn today’s episode, I’m talking about how getting over the fear of showing your face on social media will help you grow your business. I’m also sharing tips on how you can ease yourself into it. I’ll be focusing on Instagram since that’s the platform I spend most of my time on. The numbers don’t lie. Being the face of my brand has had a positive impact on my business.
If you're a small business owner, side hustler or personal brand that is afraid to show your face on your social media feed, this is a good epi...2019-07-1915 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 042: Go From Feeling Like A Fraud To Fearlessly Owning Your DreamsIn today’s episode, I’m sharing practical tips on how I went from feeling like a fraud to now being fearless as I work toward my biggest dreams.
As a new business owner, I often thought to myself, “that project is way too big for my small company”. Fast forward to today, I’m on the verge of launching one of my most audacious goals. While I’m still getting a tingle of excitement and still hear a little voice asking if I have a right to do this, I am now able to charge full steam ahead towards this goal be...2019-07-1116 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 041: Launching And Branding Your Signature Event With Chloe CleavesIn today’s episode, we’ll hear from Chloe Cleaves, a Visual Brand Director and Educator, who is quickly becoming known for her exclusive branding brunches. Chloe first got her start as a blogger who offered small businesses her help with taking product images. She later turned her knack for branding into a full-blown agency.
If you’ve been thinking about either launching your own branding business or wondering how to launch a successful offline event that compliments your online business, this episode is for you.
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How to gracefully transition out of a corporate role...2019-07-0442 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 040: Everything You Need To Know About Getting Publicity with Brittni “Bee” BrownIn today’s episode, we’ll hear from Brittni "Bee" Brown, an award-winning publicist, specializing in helping millennial business owners amplify their message. Bee got her start in college after planning a campus-wide fashion show. The Detroit community took note of her work and she soon booked her first official client.
If you’ve been trying to get publicity for your business, pull out your notebook because Bee breaks down a DIY strategy you can use to get publicity. She also shares how you can prepare your company to be taken seriously by media contacts. Go off script with us as lear...2019-06-2738 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 038: 5 Tips For Running A Productive Business With Kids Home For The SummerIn today's episode, I wanted to share 5 tips I have used to structure my day so I don’t hit a summer slump and continue to stay productive while we’re on the road with the kids. I promise that none of the tips include waking up at 4 am in the morning because that’s just not me.
If you follow me on my personal Instagram page, you know the kids are out of school for the summer and I’ve been playing digital nomad as we travel for a few weeks. As I’m recording this episode, we’re in Colorado...2019-06-0614 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 037: So You Want To Be An Influencer? with Mattie JamesIn today's episode, Mattie James, content producer, influencer and educator, walks us through how she became a full-time influencer. If you have plans to become a fulltime influencer in the near future or are just curious how it's even possible to earn a living in this way, this episode is for you!Mattie started blogging on the side and had been battling with herself on whether or not she could go fulltime. Eventually, the decision was made for her when she was laid off. Over the course of 4 years, she has turned her blogging into undeniable influence.Listen on Apple...2019-05-3047 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 036: Launch A Disruptive Tech Platform with Mandy PriceIn today's episode, Mandy Price, CEO of Kanarys, shares why and how she decided to launch a disruptive platform that brings transparency to diversity and inclusion related issues to the workplace.After 11 years at a law firm, Mandy was passed over for Partner. Around the same time, she found that many of her peers were experiencing similar career setbacks and were given similar reasons for not receiving promotions and raises. After making partner at a new firm, Mandy was referred to as the "diverse" partner by a peer and knew she had to do something about creating workplaces where people...2019-05-2342 minShe's Off ScriptEpisode 035: How To Network As An Entrepreneur with Jasmin BrandIn today’s episode, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and publisher of Launch DFW, Jasmin Brand. She fell into entrepreneurship after getting laid off from her job as a VP of Marketing and has never looked back.During our conversation, she shared what she’s learned about networking after over 10 years as a serial entrepreneur. Being an entrepreneur can be isolating and many of us may not be aware of all the free resources available in our cities. If you’re wondering how and how often you should be networking, this is the episode for you. Listen on Apple PodcastsYou’ll learn about:How...2019-05-1628 min