Welcome back to the second episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis! Today I'm talking to Wendy Green, founding partner of P31 Consulting and Academy, and the sister of Tish Baldez, who I interviewed in the first episode.

In this engaging conversation, Wendy shares her insights on the consulting industry, particularly for women of color. She discusses the flexibility and opportunities that consulting offers, the importance of mentorship, and the pursuit of excellence over perfection. She emphasizes the significance of building strong client relationships and balancing entrepreneurship with family life, drawing from her personal experiences.

In this conversation, we discuss the significance of community support, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the transformative power of shifting mindsets from corporate constraints to creative freedom. We emphasize the importance of making mistakes as a pathway to building confidence and the necessity of having a supportive network, especially for those considering starting a family or a business. The dialogue highlights personal growth, the value of flexibility in work, and the realization that one can choose their path in life.

We talk:

04:36 - The importance of mentorship

16:29 - Building strong client relationships

28:28 - Wendy's entrepreneurial journey

38:51 - Discovering freedom and what it feels like

45:28 - Building confidence through making mistakes

59:06 - Creating supportive spaces for Black Women

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Welcome to the first episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis! Today I'm talking to Tish Baldez, a seasoned management consultant and entrepreneur, and Leader at P31 Consulting and Academy.

Tish shares her journey into consulting, the challenges she faced, and the importance of integrity in business. She emphasizes the need for WOC to embrace their unique experiences and skills in the corporate world, advocating for a balance between work and family life. She also explores the distinction between confidence and ego in entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of serving clients without comparison to competitors.

In this conversation, we explore themes of humility, collaboration, and the importance of insightful questioning in entrepreneurship. We emphasize the value of learning from others, the necessity of support in business, and the significance of crafting unique value propositions. The discussion also highlights the power of gratitude and acknowledgment in personal and professional growth, particularly for WOC entrepreneurs.

We talk:

02:05 - Tish's journey into management consulting

09:46 - Challenges and learning in entrepreneurship

18:02 - The importance of integrity in business

28:50 - Empowering WOC in consulting

37:07 - Confidence vs. ego in entrepreneurship

47:31 - Collaboration and support in entrepreneurship

01:04:05 - Creating unique value and clarity

Connect with Tish! - IG @tishandwendy - TikTok @tishandwendy - YouTube @TishandWendy

Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod

Hey y'all, Pink Lady here. Welcome to Bet On Yourself, Sis!, a new podcast for and by Black women entrepreneurs.

This podcast is all about business and personal growth, and every episode will be an interview discussing our journeys, challenges we overcame, and insight and advice just for you. So if you're ready to bet on yourself, sis, then this podcast is just for you!