Episodes

  • Storytelling for Entrepreneurs: How to Get Your Message Out with PR

    Storytelling for Entrepreneurs: How to Get Your Message Out with PR
    Nov 7 2024
    Sandy Arnette, an accredited public relations strategist with over 30 years of experience, discusses the power of storytelling for building personal and business brands. Sandy shares insights on the importance of public relations, developing strategic communications, and the significance of media relationships. She also gives practical tips on preparing for media appearances, managing business crises, and crafting compelling messages that resonate with audiences. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of PR work, particularly for small business owners, and underscores the necessity of stepping out of comfort zones to achieve growth.
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    29 mins
  • Relax and Refocus: A Transformational Retreat for Black Women

    Relax and Refocus: A Transformational Retreat for Black Women
    Nov 7 2024
    Celestine Afatsawo, Mary Oluonye, and Tesse Akpeki discuss a unique leadership retreat for black women in Ghana. They delve into the origins and objectives of the retreat, inspired by a tragic story of workplace harassment. They talk about the importance of reflection, relaxation, resetting, and restoration for black women in leadership roles. The conversation highlights the choice of Ghana as the retreat destination, emphasizing its welcoming culture, historical significance, and peaceful environment. Additionally, they discuss the personal and professional benefits for participants, focusing on wellness, resilience, and the power of new beginnings in January 2025.
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    28 mins
  • Key Steps to Position Your Business for Successful Funding

    Key Steps to Position Your Business for Successful Funding
    Nov 7 2024
    Sheree Jones, the CEO and founder of Legacy Team Associates, discusses the importance of securing capital before it is needed for small businesses, especially those owned by women in the African diaspora, Caribbean, and African communities. Sheree shares insights on different types of business financing, the importance of establishing both personal and business credit, and provides statistics highlighting the challenges faced by Black-owned businesses. She also emphasizes the necessity of a funding plan, an exit strategy, and strategic partnerships. The episode aims to educate, empower, and inspire entrepreneurs to create generational wealth and close the wealth gap.
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    38 mins
  • Unlock Optimal Fitness: Real-Life Strategies for Energized Living

    Unlock Optimal Fitness: Real-Life Strategies for Energized Living
    Oct 15 2024
    Dr. Ukpong Nwankwo, a board-certified internal medicine physician, shares her journey and insights on living a healthy and energized life. Dr. Nwankwo, who lost 55 pounds and battled aggressive breast cancer, offers practical tips, motivation, and the importance of personalized health approaches for women. The episode emphasizes finding a clear, customized health pathway, the significance of accountability, ongoing motivation, dealing with stress, and celebrating victories in a weight loss journey. Listeners are inspired to prioritize self-care and utilize tools like affirmations and accountability coaching. Dr. Nwankwo extends an offer for a free snacking guide and encourages listeners to connect with her on various platforms.
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    29 mins
  • Empowering Women in Agriculture

    Empowering Women in Agriculture
    Oct 14 2024
    Martha Haile, an entrepreneur with extensive experience in the agricultural technology sector, discusses the transformative impact of African diaspora women in agriculture. Martha, the co-founder of Hello Tractor, shares insights into the innovative 'Uber of tractors' model enhancing mechanization in smallholder farming across sub-Saharan Africa. She explains the importance of regenerative agriculture and sustainable practices to address the continent's food security challenges, especially with the anticipated population boom by 2050. The conversation highlights the need for active participation of the African diaspora and global awareness in supporting Africa’s potential to contribute significantly to the world’s food supply. Martha also encourages global communities to engage with Africa’s rich culinary heritage and tourism to stimulate economic growth and cultural exchange.
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    33 mins
  • Essential Tips for Optimizing Sleep: Advice from a Board-Certified Sleep Physician

    Essential Tips for Optimizing Sleep: Advice from a Board-Certified Sleep Physician
    Oct 14 2024
    Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a board-certified sleep physician and founder of Restful Sleep MD, discusses the critical importance of optimizing sleep for better health and wellness. She shares how sleep is often misunderstood as merely a rest from tiredness, rather than a critical factor for physical health, including brain detoxification and immune system support. Dr. Funke shares her personal journey with sleep challenges and explains key strategies for improving sleep, using the CREATE acronym: Consistency, Routine, Environment, Assignment, Technology management, and Eliminate disruptions. The discussion also covers the significance of sufficient sleep for both adults and children, highlighting potential hidden sleep disorders.
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    27 mins
  • Empowering Women Through Mission-Driven Work

    Empowering Women Through Mission-Driven Work
    Oct 14 2024
    Dr. Shanti Persaud speaks about understanding work as a mission. Dr. Shanti shares how Christian beliefs can sometimes hinder fulfilling one's purpose, advocating for the view that all work is sacred and can serve a higher calling. She discusses her journey from a Hindu background to Christianity and how her MBA studies reshaped her view of work. The conversation includes insights on stewardship, the importance of doing work with excellence as if for God, and challenges misconceptions about wealth and success in the Christian community. Dr. Shanti also highlights her role as an empowering leader and encourages others to understand the significance of their mission in everyday roles.
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    25 mins
  • Maximize Profits: Monetize Audience Questions with AI Strategies

    Maximize Profits: Monetize Audience Questions with AI Strategies
    Oct 13 2024
    Angela Heath, the creator of AI Biz Generators, discusses using AI to monetise your audience's questions. She provides insights on creating lead magnets to grow an email list and offers tips on writing and selling eBooks using AI. The conversation covers using AI tools like 'Answer The Public' and ChatGPT to understand audience needs and generate relevant content. Angela demonstrates how small business owners can leverage AI to create products like books and courses, potentially achieving significant revenue.
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    29 mins