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#26: How to stop overthinking and second-guessing yourself when building your brand
Random fact: An article I wrote was recorded into audio by the Smithsonian. It really tripped me out when they reached out to get permission to do it, because I knew how far I had come. Less than a year prior, I had just started writing publicly to build my brand....
#25: Excuses that keep you from starting your business and the ONE RULE that can eliminate them
"I don't have enough TIME to make this happen." "I don't have enough money to start a business." "I don't know all the steps I need to take to do this right." "Who would even buy anything from me anyway?" Is this you? Making aaalllll of the excuses to sabotage your...
#24: How to build a brand internally at work (especially at a law firm)
I used to believe that all people just went to work and came home for 5 days out of the week and then did whatever they did on the weekends. I didn't believe it was necessary to build connections or network and I wasn't really trying to do either. But then I started...
#22: Three Tips for Becoming an Academic Entrepreneur
There are a lot of folks out here who want to get creative with their careers. Nowhere is this more true than with academics. University professors are oftentimes perfectly situated to leverage the #sidehustlelife. You're doing research, already seen as an expert in...
#35: How to build a movement and change the world while growing your own brand, with #FreeTheHair founder Wendy Greene
Jul 13, 2020 | personal brands, podcast, starting a business
I love my natural hair. I stopped using chemical relaxants in 2007, did the big chop in 2008, and haven't looked back...
#32: How your business can navigate these times of social unrest and take a stand
Jun 15, 2020 | personal brands, starting a business
I know I'm not the only one who is on an emotional roller coaster right now. Everything seems to be on fire with no...
The Art of the Hustle, c/o Kim Kimble
Dec 9, 2016 | personal brands
So, the internet shared with me that Kim Kardashian paid celebrity hair stylist Kim Kimble $2500 to teach her how...
Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Pastor Shirley Caesar
Nov 21, 2016 | personal brands
Unless you’ve been on a social media hiatus in the run-up to Thanksgiving, you’ve probably seen at least one...