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Thrive off the LadderBusiness Bootstrapping and the Art of Winning Your Clients Over Before Selling a Thing! with LaShonda BrownEver wonder how entrepreneurs sell out their services and products as soon as the doors open? It’s because they offer so much value to their potential customers for free that these clients know that they will get the results they want. But to do that, you have to let yourself be seen, let yourself be heard, and trust that you know what you’re talking about.
In this week's episode, we’re sitting down with LaShonda Brown. LaShonda is a tech educator and YouTube expert who teaches service providers how to work less and liv...2023-12-0822 minThrive off the LadderPermission to Be Basic with Toya GavinWhere ditching a few bad habits before the end of the year and that includes your habit of perfectionism. Perfectionism keeps us from being great because it forces us to spend all our energy on the anxiety of a project rather than the quality of the project. And that includes your business projects. This week’s guest is Toya Gavin and she’s going to give us permission to be basic.
Toya Gavin is an attorney, coach, and founder of Woke Up Worthy. At Woke Up Worthy, Toya helps women of color transition from the j...2023-12-0125 minThrive off the LadderWelcome to Thrive Off the Ladder!Welcome back to a brand new episode and a brand new title! This season we are switching it up, and bringing even more value to the podcast. This season will be a culmination of my work over the last seven years.
This season on the Thrive off the Ladder podcast, I’ll be taking everything I learned over the years as a women’s entrepreneurship coach and simplifying the way we build a business. That means addressing professional traumas, doing business from wisdom and not wounds, and how to offer value before you sell anyth...2023-11-2405 minThrive off the LadderThe Best is Yet to Come - Recap & Season FinaleI've always said that women don't need to be empowered they need to be equipped.
Permission for us to soar has already been granted but I'm well aware of the beating our confidence and spirit can take day after day in spaces that don't see us fully or value what we bring to the table.
It was the reason I wanted to do this series, the best is yet to come, to remind us through it all we are still here and our work is not in vain there is so much more in store...2022-09-2309 min
Higher Than ThisThe Best is Yet to Come - Recap & Season FinaleI've always said that women don't need to be empowered they need to be equipped.
Permission for us to soar has already been granted but I'm well aware of the beating our confidence and spirit can take day after day in spaces that don't see us fully or value what we bring to the table.
It was the reason I wanted to do this series, the best is yet to come, to remind us through it all we are still here and our work is not in vain there is so much more in store...2022-09-2309 minThrive off the LadderSpeaking of Money! With Pamela CapaladMoney is the #1 reason women stay in unfulfilling jobs. “I gotta pay my bills” is an universal mantra for the overworked, undervalued and most of the time under paid career woman.
I’ve learned the hard way that getting paid, staying paid and increasing pay are all three totally distinct skill sets that require different ways of thinking and strategy.
Whether you as an employee or entrepreneur getting your money right will always be in season.
Pricing a product or services and hiring help is one of the most challenging parts of starting a busi...2022-09-1635 minHigher Than ThisSpeaking of Money! With Pamela CapaladMoney is the #1 reason women stay in unfulfilling jobs. “I gotta pay my bills” is an universal mantra for the overworked, undervalued and most of the time under paid career woman.
I’ve learned the hard way that getting paid, staying paid and increasing pay are all three totally distinct skill sets that require different ways of thinking and strategy.
Whether you as an employee or entrepreneur getting your money right will always be in season.
Pricing a product or services and hiring help is one of the most challenging parts of starting a busi...2022-09-1635 minThrive off the LadderYou Can Bounce Back with Precious L. WilliamsLife is filled with so many ebbs and flows. We love to look externally for the problems but often we have to do a deep dive internally to fully bounce back from our rock bottom.
Today's guest, Precious L. Williams shares her story that is part cautionary and part inspirational on how she didn't give up on herself and was able to turn years of enduring one set back after another into the best bounce back story!
About Precious:
Precious L. Williams is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion who has...2022-09-0940 minHigher Than ThisYou Can Bounce Back with Precious L. WilliamsLife is filled with so many ebbs and flows. We love to look externally for the problems but often we have to do a deep dive internally to fully bounce back from our rock bottom.
Today's guest, Precious L. Williams shares her story that is part cautionary and part inspirational on how she didn't give up on herself and was able to turn years of enduring one set back after another into the best bounce back story!
About Precious:
Precious L. Williams is a 13-time national elevator pitch champion who has...2022-09-0940 minHigher Than ThisCalling all the Leading Ladies with Dr. Shinka McKieverLeadership never resonates for women, more so, for women of color because it wasn't built for us.
However, it is long overdue for us to start recognizing the innate leadership traits we all have and flexing that muscle in all the space.
My guest today has done extensive work on women and leadership development and how we can overcome the limitations when it comes to taking the lead professionally.
About Dr. McKiever
Dr. Shinika McKiever is a leader, an innovative and intellectual thinker, she is a dreamer and doer...2022-09-0236 minThrive off the LadderCalling all the Leading Ladies with Dr. Shinka McKieverLeadership never resonates for women, more so, for women of color because it wasn't built for us.
However, it is long overdue for us to start recognizing the innate leadership traits we all have and flexing that muscle in all the space.
My guest today has done extensive work on women and leadership development and how we can overcome the limitations when it comes to taking the lead professionally.
About Dr. McKiever
Dr. Shinika McKiever is a leader, an innovative and intellectual thinker, she is a dreamer and doer...2022-09-0236 minHigher Than ThisBuilding a Legacy with Tammy Darmel MooreThe Best is Yet to Come series continues with a treat that is just perfect for my empty nesters wondering about their next move. Sometimes your next best step is to lay plans aside and take a trip outside the familiar that's exactly what my guest Tammy Darmel Moore did a couple of years ago, taking a trip to the motherland. A trip to Africa not only changed her life, but helped her build a legacy that goes far beyond herself.
About Tammy Darmel Moore:
Tammy Darmel Moore, Founder of Footprints in Africa...2022-08-2646 minThrive off the LadderBuilding a Legacy with Tammy Darmel MooreThe Best is Yet to Come series continues with a treat that is just perfect for my empty nesters wondering about their next move. Sometimes your next best step is to lay plans aside and take a trip outside the familiar that's exactly what my guest Tammy Darmel Moore did a couple of years ago, taking a trip to the motherland. A trip to Africa not only changed her life, but helped her build a legacy that goes far beyond herself.
About Tammy Darmel Moore:
Tammy Darmel Moore, Founder of Footprints in Africa...2022-08-2646 minHigher Than ThisRepurpose Your Gifts with Alliah L. AgostiniWhen we think of starting something new and going in another direction in our professional life we often hesitate because we think about all the work already done in our current career. Well, today's episode with, Alliah L. Agostini reminds us that nothing is wasted and that when you do a new thing it starts with repurposing all the gifts and talent you already have!
Alliah went from Harvard Business Grad working in marketing for some of the world's well known brands to a published children's author. She didn't just pivot she did a complete 360 in her...2022-08-1938 minThrive off the LadderRepurpose Your Gifts with Alliah L. AgostiniWhen we think of starting something new and going in another direction in our professional life we often hesitate because we think about all the work already done in our current career. Well, today's episode with, Alliah L. Agostini reminds us that nothing is wasted and that when you do a new thing it starts with repurposing all the gifts and talent you already have!
Alliah went from Harvard Business Grad working in marketing for some of the world's well known brands to a published children's author. She didn't just pivot she did a complete 360 in her...2022-08-1938 minHigher Than ThisRecapture the Vision with Regina RobinsonHow do you recapture the vision you once had for you life before life got in the way? In today's episode Award Winning Speaker, Regina Robinson gives us the practical ways to overcome self-doubt and navigate the emotional turmoil that comes with major life shifts!
About My Guest: Regina Robinson is an Award Winning Global Speaker, Best Selling Author & Publisher, Inner Confidence Strategist and Champion of the Movement Unstoppable Woman On The Move. She is widely known for engaging, motivating, and equipping women with the tools to unlock their inner confidence and become U...2022-08-1234 minThrive off the LadderRecapture the Vision with Regina RobinsonHow do you recapture the vision you once had for you life before life got in the way? In today's episode Award Winning Speaker, Regina Robinson gives us the practical ways to overcome self-doubt and navigate the emotional turmoil that comes with major life shifts!
About My Guest: Regina Robinson is an Award Winning Global Speaker, Best Selling Author & Publisher, Inner Confidence Strategist and Champion of the Movement Unstoppable Woman On The Move. She is widely known for engaging, motivating, and equipping women with the tools to unlock their inner confidence and become U...2022-08-1234 minHigher Than ThisThe 21st Century Career with Toya GavinWork as we know it has changed and for the better! The rules of what is professional along with the steps to reinvent your career have finally caught up to the 21st century... but as women in the game for some time have we?
In this episode I interview Toya Gavin as we explore what is holding many mid-career women back from making bold career moves.
About My Guest - Toya Gavin is an attorney, coach, and founder of two coaching companies —Woke Up Worthy and Legally Bold. At Woke Up Worthy, Toya he...2022-08-0535 minThrive off the LadderThe 21st Century Career with Toya GavinWork as we know it has changed and for the better! The rules of what is professional along with the steps to reinvent your career have finally caught up to the 21st century... but as women in the game for some time have we?
In this episode I interview Toya Gavin as we explore what is holding many mid-career women back from making bold career moves.
About My Guest - Toya Gavin is an attorney, coach, and founder of two coaching companies —Woke Up Worthy and Legally Bold. At Woke Up Worthy, Toya he...2022-08-0535 minThrive off the LadderNew Season Intro! The Best is Yet to ComeThe theme this season is the best is yet to come!
I'm eager to share the stories from some awe-inspiring women who have made the declaration that their best years are not behind them, but as the pages turn on the calendar and the minutes keep ticking life for them is only getting better.
Their stories of reinvention, restoration and redirection prove that living your best life is always age appropriate.
In this intro episode I discuss:
Why women with lived experiences find it harder to move into their next best season.W...2022-07-2908 minHigher Than ThisNew Season Intro! The Best is Yet to ComeThe theme this season is the best is yet to come!
I'm eager to share the stories from some awe-inspiring women who have made the declaration that their best years are not behind them, but as the pages turn on the calendar and the minutes keep ticking life for them is only getting better.
Their stories of reinvention, restoration and redirection prove that living your best life is always age appropriate.
In this intro episode I discuss:
Why women with lived experiences find it harder to move into their next best season.W...2022-07-2908 minHigher Than ThisThe Beauty of it All Series: How Angel Santiago went from Hobby to Thriving Product Based BusinessThank you for tuning into the Beauty of it All week! If you were wondering what it would be like to work with a dedicated business coach then you are in for a treat. I'm ended this series with a live testimonial from my first product based coaching client. Angel Santiago's story mirrors many of the women that listen to the Higher Than This podcast. A busy mom with a creative gift that she's couldn't wait to unleash.
Tune in to found out how she turned a hobby with her daughter to a thriving business that allows...2022-03-1122 min
Higher Than ThisThe Beauty of it All Series: Your Signature Product (the power of one)Creating a signature or hero product is a powerful strategy to enter the beauty market. Focusing your efforts to maximizing your efforts. In this episode I make the case for launching with one signature product. Using my experience launching with multiple products as a cautionary story to avoid.
If you need help with narrowing your focus and product ideation you can work with me exclusively to make sure you are set up for success!
Get on the waitlist for the $0 to Indie Beauty Brand coaching program, launching this month.
Sign up here: https...2022-03-1009 min
Higher Than ThisThe Beauty of it All Series: Building a Cult Brand or ProductBuilding a cult product and or brand happens organically but with intention. In this episode I discuss the three steps to getting to cult brand status.
Of course, you don't have to do this alone. Get on the waitlist for my $0 to Indie Beauty Brand coaching program. This is a 12 week private 1:1 program for aspiring beauty founders.
Sign up here: https://www.shecreatescollective.com/indiebeautybrand 2022-03-0907 min
Higher Than ThisThe Beauty of it All Series: Business of BeautyIn this episode I'm giving a high level overview on business side of beauty from industry trends across the categories to touching on the current opportunities and challenges.
Learn more how you can work with me privately to answer all your questions and literally work side by side with you as you start the process of launching your independent beauty brand.
Get on the waitlist for the $0 to Indie Beauty Brand coaching program opening later this month: https://www.shecreatescollective.com/indiebeautybrand2022-03-0814 min
Higher Than ThisThe Beauty of it All Series: Creative Entrepreneurship ReimaginedThe Beauty of it All is a special week that will be a deep dive on the business of beauty for my aspiring beauty mavens who want to go from corporate to beauty brand founder.
The beauty industry is stronger than ever with new brands emerging every day, I'll be discussing why there is no better time than now to get skin in the beauty game.
The do's and don'ts to get started where the white space is and how you can have me right by your side while you launch and start to build y...2022-03-0723 minThrive off the LadderThe Rise & Fall of the Girl BossAbout this episode
Love her or hate her you have to admit that she was born out of the need for women to fearlessly work without limits. However, the girl boss has become just another necessary evil for tired yet ambitious women to conquer. The girl boss standard was never sustainable for women or humanity for that matter.
In this episode we explore the rise and fall of the the girl boss "movement."
How it started Why it startedThe resultThe aftermath L...2022-03-0410 minHigher Than ThisThe Rise & Fall of the Girl BossAbout this episode
Love her or hate her you have to admit that she was born out of the need for women to fearlessly work without limits. However, the girl boss has become just another necessary evil for tired yet ambitious women to conquer. The girl boss standard was never sustainable for women or humanity for that matter.
In this episode we explore the rise and fall of the the girl boss "movement."
How it started Why it startedThe resultThe aftermath L...2022-03-0410 minThrive off the Ladder"Rules" for a Successful Mid-Career PivotAbout this Episode:
Women over 40 are changing more than just jobs but leaping into entrepreneurship or changing industries.
The practical steps are good but on a deeper level there are written and unspoken rules that most people have not touch on.
About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher than This is a snack size podcast that challenges the deeply rooted narratives and limited beliefs that hold back high achieving women and continue to hinder their progress in vibrating higher in their...2022-02-2509 minHigher Than This"Rules" for a Successful Mid-Career PivotAbout this Episode:
Women over 40 are changing more than just jobs but leaping into entrepreneurship or changing industries.
The practical steps are good but on a deeper level there are written and unspoken rules that most people have not touch on.
About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher than This is a snack size podcast that challenges the deeply rooted narratives and limited beliefs that hold back high achieving women and continue to hinder their progress in vibrating higher in their...2022-02-2509 minThrive off the LadderOverworked Yet Underutilized at WorkMany of us know how it feels to be overworked and under paid but it may be harder to recognize that you can actually be overworked yet underutilized in your corporate position. The literal definition of the word is to utilize less than fully or below the potential use.
Tune in to reflect on the signs that you may be overworked yet underutilized and what you can do to shift the behavior.
Continue the conversation over in the She Creates Collective Facebook Group:
About the Show:
Stories...2022-02-1813 minHigher Than ThisOverworked Yet Underutilized at WorkMany of us know how it feels to be overworked and under paid but it may be harder to recognize that you can actually be overworked yet underutilized in your corporate position. The literal definition of the word is to utilize less than fully or below the potential use.
Tune in to reflect on the signs that you may be overworked yet underutilized and what you can do to shift the behavior.
Continue the conversation over in the She Creates Collective Facebook Group:
About the Show:
Stories...2022-02-1813 minHigher Than ThisThe Great Resignation - What it is and What it is notAbout the Episode:
People are leaving their jobs in record numbers. Especially women! There are many theories for this great resignation. Today we are going to explore and discuss what is really going and what is not from my lens, a woman whose career has been non-linear and multi-faceted, (I'm sure just like many other women).
Tune in and join the conversation over in the She Creates Collective Facebook Group:
Please rate and subscribe.
About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell...2022-02-1110 minThrive off the LadderThe Great Resignation - What it is and What it is notAbout the Episode:
People are leaving their jobs in record numbers. Especially women! There are many theories for this great resignation. Today we are going to explore and discuss what is really going and what is not from my lens, a woman whose career has been non-linear and multi-faceted, (I'm sure just like many other women).
Tune in and join the conversation over in the She Creates Collective Facebook Group:
Please rate and subscribe.
About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell...2022-02-1110 minHigher Than ThisWhere Do We Go from HereSynopsis of the Episode
My hope is when it's all said and done that there is a collective consensus that agrees that moving forward from the difficult couple of years, that we all experience involves zero tolerance from anything from belief systems to the system at large, that disturbs our peace and takes away from the preciousness of living life fully.
I know in the pass it was normal to separate our lives but I see the shift happening now of us shifting to interconnecting our whole being from the way we wo...2022-02-0415 minThrive off the LadderWhere Do We Go from HereSynopsis of the Episode
My hope is when it's all said and done that there is a collective consensus that agrees that moving forward from the difficult couple of years, that we all experience involves zero tolerance from anything from belief systems to the system at large, that disturbs our peace and takes away from the preciousness of living life fully.
I know in the pass it was normal to separate our lives but I see the shift happening now of us shifting to interconnecting our whole being from the way we wo...2022-02-0415 minHigher Than ThisWeight of our Weight - Part 2About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher than This is a snack size podcast that challenges the deeply rooted narratives and limited beliefs that hold back high achieving women and continue to hinder their progress in vibrating higher in their careers and life!
About the Host:
Twanna Toliver is an action-inducing and results-igniting Creative Business Coach. She is dedicated in providing ambitious women currently in corporate careers with the foundational tools to turn their creativity into a profitable business.
Known for he...2021-12-3136 minThrive off the LadderWeight of our Weight - Part 2About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher than This is a snack size podcast that challenges the deeply rooted narratives and limited beliefs that hold back high achieving women and continue to hinder their progress in vibrating higher in their careers and life!
About the Host:
Twanna Toliver is an action-inducing and results-igniting Creative Business Coach. She is dedicated in providing ambitious women currently in corporate careers with the foundational tools to turn their creativity into a profitable business.
Known for he...2021-12-3136 minThrive off the LadderWeight of our Weight - Part 1About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher than This is a snack size podcast that challenges the deeply rooted narratives and limited beliefs that hold back high achieving women and continue to hinder their progress in vibrating higher in their careers and life!
About the Host:
Twanna Toliver is an action-inducing and results-igniting Creative Business Coach. She is dedicated in providing ambitious women currently in corporate careers with the foundational tools to turn their creativity into a profitable business.
Known for he...2021-12-3135 minHigher Than ThisWeight of our Weight - Part 1About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher than This is a snack size podcast that challenges the deeply rooted narratives and limited beliefs that hold back high achieving women and continue to hinder their progress in vibrating higher in their careers and life!
About the Host:
Twanna Toliver is an action-inducing and results-igniting Creative Business Coach. She is dedicated in providing ambitious women currently in corporate careers with the foundational tools to turn their creativity into a profitable business.
Known for he...2021-12-3135 minHigher Than ThisLISTEN AGAIN: The New C-Suite - Corporate to Creating your Own EconomyEpisode originally aired in June 2020.2021-05-2113 minThrive off the LadderWho Said You Were Behind?Life is too precious to keep looking to the right to the left and wondering if you are behind. You are right were you need to be.
Today's episode is one of our snack sized portion of encouragement that will have us rethink and challenge the "I'm Behind" narrative that will just keep us stuck.
This episode is bought to you by the New C-Suite Career and Business Blog, Learn more at www.twannatoliver.com/blog
About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher...2021-05-1407 minHigher Than ThisWho Said You Were Behind?Life is too precious to keep looking to the right to the left and wondering if you are behind. You are right were you need to be.
Today's episode is one of our snack sized portion of encouragement that will have us rethink and challenge the "I'm Behind" narrative that will just keep us stuck.
This episode is bought to you by the New C-Suite Career and Business Blog, Learn more at www.twannatoliver.com/blog
About the Show:
Stories are powerful! Especially the ones we tell ourselves. Higher...2021-05-1407 minHigher Than ThisGrowing up with an Ebony WomanWe are back for season 3! Thank you for your continued support.
Today is a special episode because I interview my adults daughters, T'yanna and Taylor about how it was growing up with an Ebony women. Tune in to find out what that means and how their childhood was growing up with two working parents.
My hope is that this episode will ease the mind of working and staying at home moms alike. Because letting go of the narrative that a mom can't have a career and raise kids needs to be finally put to bed.2021-05-0728 minHigher Than ThisWorking Hard or Hardly Working: Managing Your TimeIf you did anything online or even attempted to start a new endeavor a couple of years back you'll remember all the well known online guru's and instant millions that credit their "instant" success to working and hustling hard.
Well that lasted for all about a minute and now we have a new guru that wants you to celebrate completing any menial task with several days of rest and Netflix and chill all dressed up in self care.
On today's episode systems expert and business strategist, Kelly Azevedo gives us the right way to strike...2021-04-0926 minThrive off the LadderEmotional Wellness & The Stories You TellThank you for your continued support as we celebrate my 50th episode!
Today’s episode: Emotional Wellness & Stories You Tell with special guest Tanefa Wallace of Soul on Purpose.
Listen and get tips and insight on why emotional wellness matters and how to make it a priority.
Get to know Tanefa Wallace:
Tanefa Wallace is an educator, speaker, author and Reiki Master Practitioner who has been practicing Reiki since 2009 and received her Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) certification in 2018. Tanefa also has a Counseling Ma...2021-04-0229 minHigher Than ThisEmotional Wellness & The Stories You TellThank you for your continued support as we celebrate my 50th episode!
Today’s episode: Emotional Wellness & Stories You Tell with special guest Tanefa Wallace of Soul on Purpose.
Listen and get tips and insight on why emotional wellness matters and how to make it a priority.
Get to know Tanefa Wallace:
Tanefa Wallace is an educator, speaker, author and Reiki Master Practitioner who has been practicing Reiki since 2009 and received her Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) certification in 2018. Tanefa also has a Counseling Ma...2021-04-0229 minHigher Than ThisWhat Resilience is Not: Series FinaleWrapping up the Women's History Month series highlighting what resilience is not and the toxic ways and behaviors that look like resilience.
I hope you enjoyed the stories and encouraged in your professional career.
Check out Episode 4 as mentioned in this episode: https://pod.co/higher-than-this/the-dark-side-of-healing
2021-03-2612 minHigher Than ThisWomen's History Month Series: Resilience with Monique RobinsonWe continue with the Resilience Series for Women's History Month with Model, Monique Robinson.
Learn more about Monique:
Monique Robinson is a model from Pompano Beach, Florida, who stands at 6 "2' and wears a size 14. She started modeling in the Fall of 2010 following a chance encounter at a convenience store while she was in graduate school to become a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida.
After graduation, Monique dove headfirst into modeling. Her first show was Meet Me in Miami, for Jones Magazine, in September 2010. Within a year and a h...2021-03-1940 minThrive off the LadderBirthday Episode: My Story of ResilienceMy birthday is coming and I enjoy using this time to reflect on aspects of my professional life.
Continuing with our Resilience Series for Women's History Month I wanted to share my story on resilience.
My career has not been linear and many of my experiences have been difficult but through it all I refuse to be broken. In this episode I share my the TOP THREE tactics that have helped me build resilience in my professional career.
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Twanna will be one of the speakers at the Prosper Workshop presented...2021-03-1209 minHigher Than ThisBirthday Episode: My Story of ResilienceMy birthday is coming and I enjoy using this time to reflect on aspects of my professional life.
Continuing with our Resilience Series for Women's History Month I wanted to share my story on resilience.
My career has not been linear and many of my experiences have been difficult but through it all I refuse to be broken. In this episode I share my the TOP THREE tactics that have helped me build resilience in my professional career.
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Twanna will be one of the speakers at the Prosper Workshop presented...2021-03-1209 minHigher Than ThisWomen's History Month Series: Resilience with Calista PhairMarch is my birthday month and it's also Women’s History Month!
This month we celebrate and amplify all the strides and accomplishments of women along with the continued challenges we still face.
Today is the first of our Resilience series. Which will here the hard won overcoming stories of amazing women.
I’m excited to bring our first guest, Calista Phair Tucker, also known as The Fairy Talent Godmother, has a spirit of resilience that helped her get through one of the most challenging years of her life.
Learn more abou...2021-03-0537 minHigher Than ThisThe Creative HabitDo you believe we are born creative?
Are some people more creatively talented than others?
Can creativity be developed?
This episode I'm doing my first book review. Reviewing one of my favorite books...
The Creative Habit: Learn it and Use it For Life by Twyla Tharp
https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Habit-Learn-Use-Life-ebook/dp/B000SEOWBG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+creative+habit&qid=1614308029&sr=8-1
The book explores the intersection between creative talent, inspiration and habit.
The Creative Habit should be a staple for any self-proclaimed...2021-02-2615 minHigher Than ThisStay Encouraged Without Outside ValidationLove him or hate him Elon Musk is a successful CEO and quintessential eccentric entrepreneur. Years ago he infamously replied after being ask what encouraging words would he give an aspiring entrepreneur with “If you need to be encouraged you don’t need to be an entrepreneur!”
No, I’m not interviewing him, but after social listening to a spirited discussion on LinkedIn about whether or not entrepreneurs agreed with his sentiment I wonder if there needed to be a deep dive on the difference between encouragement and validation.
Listen to Episode 2 to learn the best pra...2021-02-1907 minHigher Than ThisLoving You: The Self Love EpisodeToday we are exploring the most important relationship we have as women and it is with ourselves!
Learning to love ourselves should be easy but I know the world makes it hard between performing for validation and all the focus on aesthetics we have to do a deeper dive.
This episode I share five surefire ways to strengthen our self love.
Can't wait for you to listen!
Tell me in the comments below how you plan to practice self love today and beyond?
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Change the narrative...2021-02-1213 minHigher Than ThisThe Joy of it All: Black Women Finding JoyTrauma is not the only thing we share as black women but there is so much joy around us and collectively we embrace that joy in the midst of everything going on around us.
In celebration of Black History month, (which is American History and should be recognized every day) but I digress I wanted to have the episodes this month to be light hearted by sharing affirming the joy, love and passion of black women.
Starting with what brings us joy!
This week I share the top three things that brings us...2021-02-0511 min
Higher Than ThisAsking for Help is the New BlackToday I interview Toya Gavin of Legally Bold: https://legally-bold.com as she discuss her experience and insight on asking for help.
More women are leaving the traditional workforce to start their own business. Balancing it all takes a village and we have to learn to be vulnerable enough to ask for the support and resources that we need to succeed.
Change the narrative to vibrate higher! Higher than This.
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Hang out with...2021-01-2948 minHigher Than ThisHobby or Business: Highlighting The Three Things...EPISODE NOTES:
When ambitious women decide to turn their hobby into a business there are three things they immediately feel they should do. Today I talk about that and what they should do instead.
Starting a business doesn't have to be hard. If you have the right people by your side that can help you avoid missteps and take back your time allowing you to focus on what matters most.
The New C-Suite Business Coaching Accelerator is a 1:1 experience for ambitious women who want to take their talent outside the limits...2021-01-2218 minHigher Than ThisStand in PositionEPISODE NOTES:
Creating something new you want to bring to the marketplace, whether it be a product or service usually comes from a core belief or position you feel strongly about.
If you find yourself saying "someone should do something about..." chances are you are the one who has the answer.
Ideas to create come from your position and have consequences. Make sure your positively impact the people you want to help.
Check out this episode to learn the best way to stand in your position when challenged and...2021-01-1511 minHigher Than ThisDoing a New Thing!Episode Notes:
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting a different result but what if you do a new thing and keep getting the same result cause the other piece of the equation has not change.
You are changing but continue to stay in old places with stale and played out rules following the same destructive social constructs will keep you unfulfilled.
All your skills, talent and gifts will not be wasted. If you are being underutilized, then it is time to do a new thing outside...2021-01-0823 minHigher Than ThisThe Cautionary Tale of an EntrepreneurBefore I was a business coach I was an over-worked, over-weight, and overwhelmed beauty brand founder.
This is my cautionary story that has allowed me to help high achieving women build their business with grace and optimal resources.
2020-12-0410 minHigher Than ThisCandid Conversation with Rev. Debra NorthernDo you have a sister friend in your life that keeps you grounded with her gracious spirit and abundant wisdom? Well I do! And I'm sharing her with y'all today. Her thoughts on purpose, life and faith is invaluable.2020-10-2327 minHigher Than ThisModern MompreneurNavigating motherhood while working in corporate has its challenges but replace corporate with running your own business and you are certainly open up the flood gates of advice and opinions of creative ways to balance it all. My guest today is Alliah Agostini Livingston who shares how she is able to balance them both on her own terms.2020-10-2221 minHigher Than ThisFriends with BusinessesHas taking the leap into entrepreneurship put a strain on your friendships? Learn how to maintain the sacred bond between friends while building a successful business.2020-10-2123 minHigher Than ThisEntrepreneurial MindsetCurrently in a corporate or professional role? My guest today, Zoe Bogan discusses how developing an entrepreneurial mindset will help you take control and redirect the trajectory of your career.2020-10-2018 minHigher Than ThisThe Confidence MythIt is easy to believe that women that have achieved so much in their professional life have all the confidence in the world and it is easier for these women to jump into entrepreneurship with ease. My guest Toya Gavin will discuss why this is not the case and how high achieving women can gain the confidence to take the next step in their careers.2020-10-1925 minHigher Than ThisJudgement in PerfectionIf you find yourself in this constant battle of wanting to get your work out there but paralyzed by perfection then you got to listen to this episode! 2020-10-1606 minHigher Than ThisDoing it AllJust because you can do it doesn't mean you should and just because you have always done it doesn't mean you are doing right. The need to do it all may be preventing us from leveling up. 2020-10-0904 min
Higher Than ThisThe Hopeful MindsetCircumstances change more than the seasons which is why we can't get by on feelings. Developing a hopeful mindset that we flex every single day means we always win.2020-10-0204 minHigher Than ThisEverything Has Been DonePlagued with the limited belief that everything has been done and it’s stopping you from creating? Well it’s time to realize and accept that YOU are what's new under the sun!
2020-08-1409 minHigher Than ThisIt Takes Money to Make MoneyHow much you will need to start a business is commonly debated in business circles. I also believe the idea of needed money to get started is a dream killer and it is time for us to look beyond current circumstances. 2020-08-0708 minHigher Than ThisThe Soul Changing Question to Ask Before Starting Something NewIt never seems to be the right season to start a new business or career but it may be time to ask a deeper and more soul profound question to help you be true to your future self. 2020-07-2408 minHigher Than ThisYour Purpose Is Not FrivolousThe Truth is our purpose don’t matter what forms it takes can impact the lives of so many. The key to seeing the value in how we contribute to the world is to expand our vision because our purpose is not frivolous. 2020-07-1707 minHigher Than ThisWhy I’m Not Cancelling 2020, and Neither Should You!The year thus far has been rough but we can't cancel the whole year because the work you have to do has never been contingent upon good times, happier days or even a growth economy. Keep pushing!2020-07-0311 minHigher Than ThisKeep the Faith, Baby!If your leap of faith in the beginning of your journey of changing your life and or career didn't involve believing and trusting in the guidance in something higher than yourself, it's gonna be hard to keep the faith, baby!2020-06-2612 minHigher Than ThisThe New C-Suite: From Corporate to Creating your Own EconomyThe new C-suite, is a proactive approach for women to create their own economy by using all the skills and gifts that are often ignored and underutilized in their corporate career. In this episode I give you the simple framework to start thinking about how to move forward with creating your own economy and the work-life balance that fits you. 2020-06-1912 minHigher Than ThisYour Time is Now!Calling all inspiring beauty entrepreneurs! The "powers that be" are finally listening and there is no better time than now to work on launching your beauty brand.2020-06-1222 minHigher Than ThisReimage Your StoryStories are powerful especially the ones we tell ourselves. We have the power to reimage our stories and make them work for us so we can put our best work forward. 2020-06-0507 minHigher Than ThisThe Alternative to Growing Old: Birthday EpisodeIt's my birthday! Your girl is getting better with time and I want to share how.2020-03-1309 minHigher Than ThisThis Women's History Month Support Your Local Girl Gang!During the Women's History Month I encourage and challenge all women to reexamine and reconcile with our local girl gang! 2020-03-0608 minHigher Than ThisPursuit of EducationHas pursuing higher education become an excuse not to take action for what we really want? 2020-02-2808 minHigher Than ThisBeing Committed to Your CircumstancesWhat are you committed to in 2020? You will focus on whatever you are committed to even your current circumstances that you are so desperate to change.2020-02-2107 minHigher Than ThisGoing Beyond a Body BeautifulLet's go beyond building a body beautiful and all the external changes that are more temporary and start doing deep work to see real internal changes and growth. 2020-02-1409 minHigher Than ThisBreakout out to BreakthroughWe often think our breakthrough season is the same as our breakout season but that is often not the case. All of the healing, pruning and fine tuning will come all before you break out and show up new and ready to live the life you always wanted. 2020-02-0711 minHigher Than ThisLet's Breakthrough!Proclaiming this year to be your year? It's important to note that before a breakout year is a season of breakthroughs in order to avoid a breakdown during your time of phenomenal success and growth2020-02-0709 min
The Creative's Corner Podcast014 // Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and the visible Gen-X creative woman with Twanna Toliverhello my lovely humans, this episode of the creative's corner features Business Coach and Indie Beauty Mentor Twanna Toliver. Yes, this podcast is for Millennial Creatives, and Twanna's words of wisdom and experiences are a must-hear story for any creative wanting to go into a journey of entrepreneurship.Twanna worked for 20 years with C-Level Executives in some of the most conservative industries while launching an indie beauty brand —affectionately named Body Blessings, and running it for nearly a decade. It was one of many creative pursuits that allowed her to eventually leave her 9 to 5 job. Today, Twanna is an unapologetic crea...2020-01-1136 min
Higher Than ThisGratitude & Using Your GiftsThis is the last episode of season one and I'm expressing my gratitude for all the support and a call to action to give the gift of you.2019-12-2005 min
Higher Than ThisLost in TransformationDon't get lost in transformation by being swept up in all the activities of transformation without doing these two things first!2019-12-1306 min
Higher Than ThisRaise Your Threshold2020 is the start of a new decade! Let's start if off right by raising the threshold on what we will accept and what we will work hard to achieve! 2019-12-0608 min
Higher Than ThisThankfulIn the spirit of the season. I want to encourage and remind you to be thankful because of and in spite of it ALL!2019-11-2205 min
Higher Than ThisActivate Your CuriosityWant to reinvent your life? Then you need to activate your curiosity and move away from being predictable to being open to accepting new and exciting challenges. 2019-11-1511 min
Higher Than ThisMaking RoomBefore the New Year let's reflect and take note of our current habits, rituals and how we currently move in this world to make sure we eliminate old ways that are not serving us and make room for our new way of being better. 2019-11-0811 min
Higher Than ThisThe Dark Side of HealingYou don't have to end relationships because you have been transformed by your healing process. There are ways to maintain meaningful relationships and being the catalyst that can drive healing and change for those closest to you. 2019-10-2511 min
Higher Than ThisWhy Playing it Safe is RiskyTime is a hot commodity! Waste it at your own risk. I hope this story of two recently departed people who were dear to me sends you a gentle reminder that living on your own terms should be a non negotiable. 2019-10-1813 min
Higher Than ThisEncourage YourselfThere comes a time when you will need to motivate and encourage yourself to move forward to achieving your goals. 2019-10-1114 min
Higher Than ThisMemes & TingsWords are powerful! We come across an endless amount of quotes, memes and words meant to inspire but often times they are taken out of context and end up keeping many of us stuck. We look at three of the most popular quote circulating and pick them apart to help you change your mind and narrative. 2019-10-0421 min
Higher Than ThisReintroduction EpisodeI'm back!!!! I'm so excited to be sharing my point view on everything career and business for the Generation X woman. Join me every Friday for a new episode. 2019-10-0400 min
Thrive off the LadderIntroduction to Higher Than ThisStories of powerful, especially the ones we tell ourselves. We have the power to reimagine our stories and make them work for us so we can put our best work forward.
Join me, Twanna Toliver every Friday as your host of Higher Than This, a snack size mindset shifting podcast for high achieving women who want to vibrate higher by conquering their limited beliefs, false narratives and ways of thinking that once offered protection but no longer serve them catch up with higher than this wherever you get your podcast fix.2018-04-2800 minHigher Than ThisIntroduction to Higher Than ThisStories of powerful, especially the ones we tell ourselves. We have the power to reimagine our stories and make them work for us so we can put our best work forward.
Join me, Twanna Toliver every Friday as your host of Higher Than This, a snack size mindset shifting podcast for high achieving women who want to vibrate higher by conquering their limited beliefs, false narratives and ways of thinking that once offered protection but no longer serve them catch up with higher than this wherever you get your podcast fix.2018-04-2800 min
Soul On Purpose PodcastSoul On Purpose Podcast w/Twanna Toliver-Our First Guest!Soul On Purpose Podcast is back this week with Twanna Toliver of Toliver Creative Group! She's going to give us some insight on how to maintain your vibe while you chase your dream as a mom and Entreprenuer.
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