The world seems to be on fire right now, but black women entrepreneurs are killing the game right now.Â
From having million-dollar-months, to creating anti-racist movements, to landing huge brand deals, the wins just keep coming and I love to see it.
Black women like Tabitha Brown, Rachel Rodgers, Danielle Leslie, Dawn Dickson, Teri Ijeoma, and King Ashley Ann Jones are serving up the motivation that entrepreneurs and creators NEED. TO. SEE. RIGHT. NOW.Â
I’ve been applauding all of this #blackexcellence and am incredibly motivated by the success of these black women entrepreneurs and creators.
I’ve also been looking for the lessons I can learn from all of their success.
In this episode of the Shontavia Show, Â I outline 6 of the lessons I’ve learned from these women and their journeys. Â
Here’s a summary of these lessons:
- Lesson #1 from Tabitha Brown: Continue to make your content (02:19)
- Lesson #2 from Rachel Rodgers: Speak your truth (06:36)
- Lesson #3 from Danielle Leslie: “I dream it. I work hard. I grind, I own it.” (13:02)
- Lesson #4 from Dawn Dickson: Invest in yourself and your education (16:12)
- Lesson #5 from Teri Ijeoma: You can talk about God AND business IN your business (23:26)
- Lesson #6 from King Ashley Ann: Authenticity is your superpower (26:18)
For more on each of these lessons, check out the full Shontavia Show episode below:
Show Notes:
Tabitha BrownÂ
- https://www.instagram.com/iamtabithabrown/
- TikTok Star Tabitha Brown Lands Her Own Show on EDN: https://www.blackenterprise.com/tiktok-star-tabitha-brown-lands-web-series-on-ellen-degeneres-digital-network/
Rachel Rodgers
- https://helloseven.co
- This entrepreneur brought in $1 million in June—while building a network of anti-racist small businesses: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/17/hello-seven-rachel-rodgers-hits-1-million-forms-anti-racist-pledge.html
Danielle Leslie
https://www.danielleleslie.com
Dawn Dickson Â
- https://www.dawndickson.me
- Dawn Dickson’s Road to $1 Million Started at the Entrepreneurs Summit: https://www.blackenterprise.com/the-road-to-1-million-can-start-at-the-entrepreneurs-summit/
Teri Ijeoma*
I realized after the episode published that I was pronouncing Teri’s last name incorrectly! My apologies, Teri.Â
King Ashley Ann
- https://kingashleyann.biz/
- King Ashley Ann teaches how to monetize social media; hosts annual wealth expo: https://rollingout.com/2017/10/19/king-ashley-ann-teaches-how-to-monetize-social-media-hosts-annual-wealth-expo/Â
Questions and Action: Who can you draw inspiration from online?Â
After you’ve had a chance to watch the video, I’d love to hear from you in the comments section!
Please answer the questions relevant to your current situation:
1. Â Who are your business mentors in your head on social media?Â
2. What moves of theirs can you watch and learn from?Â
3. What lessons can you share with your own supporters?
Please give as much information as you can in response to these questions. I want to know who you follow, because I’m always looking for more good vibes!
Thank you so much for joining me on this roller coaster of an experience.
I am eternally grateful that I get to do this work with working professionals who are also creators, entrepreneurs and side hustlers like yourself.