True strength and success lie in how well we can come together and support one another and how well we can stand side by side to move forward as a collective. 

That powerful message comes straight from our guest, Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon, who is the author of No One Is Self-Made: Build Your Village to Flourish in Business and Life, and it perfectly sets the tone for this deeply honest and inspiring conversation with Jill.

They talk about why we’re not meant to do life or business solo, the power of building your “village,” and how real success comes from community, not isolation.

If you’ve ever wondered who you need in your corner, how to find your purpose, or how to stop carrying the weight alone, this one’s for you. Hit play on this conversation to find out what being “village made” really means and why it just might change the way you show up in the world.

Listen and Learn: 

Why the "self-made" myth is harmful and how being "village-made" redefines success

How neuroscience proves we're wired for community and why it's vital for well-being

Why being communal is especially critical for marginalized communities to overcome systemic barriers

Are purpose and alignment the driving forces behind building a thriving community?

"Life assignments" you can put into practice reveal your true purpose

The six essential roles needed to build your "village" and how they contribute to collective success

How to attract your "village" by showing up authentically and setting intentions in new spaces

The crucial difference between individual and "village-made" values, and how they shape community

Key "village-made" values like sharing space with those who shine and radical inclusivity

When to keep grinding and when surrendering opens doors you never expected

Channelling your anger into action and the "village verbs" that empower community building

Resources: 

Find Lakeysha and buy her book, No One is Self-Made, at https://drkeyhallmon.com/noism/ or get it at our POTC bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780063315891 

Connect with Lakeysha on social media: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lakeysha-hallmon-ed-d-52680215a

https://www.instagram.com/drkeyhallmon  

Debbie’s article on asking for help: https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-ask-for-help-without-discomfort-or-apology

About Lakeysha Hallmon

Dr. Lakeysha Hallmon has transformed the lives of thousands of Black entrepreneurs across the world through her flagship brand The Village Market, and sister organizations The Village Retail, a storefront featuring premier Black-owned brands and nonprofit Our Village United, which revitalizes small businesses by providing funding and technical services. Her love of community, paired with her mantra, Support Is a Verb, inspires Black entrepreneurs everywhere and the communities who support them with intention. As an award-winning expert in education and business development, Hallmon’s innovative village model has become highly sought-after and has facilitated 8.3 million dollars in sales to Black businesses.

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