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Jesse Ramos Jr went from finance to fitness. Jesse describes himself as an aspiring fitness guru chasing his dreams of helping millions of people live healthier lives. Jesse moved across the country and even resigned from his Assistant Vice President role at a high profile bank.

Jesse's Take Aways from his business journey and actionable tips:
- be clear about your goals/path
- save enough to cover up to 6 months of expenses if you plan to quit your job
- take action, trust yourself and get started - dive right in and be open to learning as you go (be honest about what you don't know)
- always tell others what you do

Recommended Book(s):
- The Meaning of Mariah Carey

Resources:
- Time with Jesse to discuss business. The first person to contact Jesse will get 30 minutes of one-on-one time (virtually). Please fill out the contact form on his website www.bbtfitness.net, letting him know that you heard him on our podcast.


Contact Information:
- Website: www.bbtfitness.net
- Email: fill out the contact form on his website www.bbtfitness.net
- Instagram: @bbtfitness                            

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Aisha Smith is a school psychologist, wife, mother and founder of SAGE Education Consulting.

Aisha's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- write your dreams down on paper and map your dream out (what does your dream look like)
- say your dream out loud; tell someone what you intend to do
- get to work; every day do one thing that gets you closer to your vision including doing research, reading books/articles and networking

Recommended Book(s):
- The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months

Resources:
- Time with Aisha to discuss business. The first person to contact Aisha will get 30 minutes of one-on-one time (virtually).Please email her at [email protected], letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.
- Organisation referenced: SENIA International

Contact Information:
- Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/aisha-smith
- Website: sageeducationconsulting.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @ms.aishasmith

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Bieunkah Anwojue is an award-winning author, illustrator, speaker and entrepreneur! Bieunkah creates paper goods and books that uplift and encourage adults and children and teach others how to successfully publish their books!

Bieunkah's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- social media - be consistent and show up for yourself whether you get likes or not
- it's essential to find multiple ways to use your artwork e.g. selling products on your website, offering products wholesale
- do your research before starting the business; take the time to understand the market, who you're creating for (target audience)
-  also understand who you are, what you do and why you started the business
- failure is a sign of growth and you only fail if you quit

Recommended Book(s):
- Bieunkah's Memoir (Release Date To be Announced)
- UnCloned Marketing: How to Challenge the Norms with Profitable Marketing Campaigns

Resources:
- Time with Bieunkah; the first two people to contact Bieunkah will get 30 minutes of one-on-one time (virtually). Please email her at [email protected], letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.

Contact Information:
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bieunkah-anwojue-mba-b1609684/
- Website: http://www.bieunkah.com
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bieunkah/

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Charles J Kelly  is the founder of Smart Guy Taxes, LLC. He is also a podcast host.

CJtheSmartGuy's Take Aways from his business journey and actionable tips:
- Networking - be the best that you can possibly be at what you're doing so that when you meet others you can be prepared / add value
- Learn technology on platforms such as Youtube; helps you leverage and also helps you to learn fom the best

Motivation:
- there were no other options as he had left his job

Recommended Books:
- The Bible

Resources:
- A session with CJ for one-on-one time (virtually); he is available from June 2024 due to tax season. Please reach out through his social media pages, letting him know that you heard him on our podcast.
- NABA - this term refers to the National Association of Black Accountants Inc.

Contact Information:
- Website: https://www.smartguytaxes.com
- Spotify (Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ms5ESWwUGXQuUZ9RaVyU4
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CJtheSmartGuy
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cjthesmartguy/

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Janice Leonard is the founder and Licensed Professional Counselor with Cognitive Shifts Psychotherapy private practice. She is also the creative director/ host of Her Sexual Space podcast.

Janice's Take Aways from her business journey and actionable tips:
- explore values using a values assessment quiz or questionnaire to solidify what is important to you and your business
- for further self discovery, interview people around you to learn how you show up and impact them
- dream and envision including daydreaming in Google docs, vision boards, writing things down

Motivation:
- the innate urge to be better
- family; being able to be present with her family

Recommended Books:
- The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women
- The Psychology of Money

Resources:
- Time with Janice to discuss podcasting. The first person to contact Janice will get 30 minutes of one-on-one time (virtually). Please email her at [email protected], letting her know that you heard her on our podcast; a Calendly link will follow.
- Episode referenced: Self Care w/ Fiona Francis

Contact Information:
- Website (Private Practice): https://www.cognitiveshiftstherapy.com/
- Website (Podcast): https://www.hersexualspace.com/
- Email: [email protected]
- Instagram: @hersexualspacepodcast

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Chotsani Sackey is the founder of Lunar Reflections LLC and co-author of Dare to Express: Book 1: A Collection of Bold Stories and Brave Women.

Chotsani is a full time attorney who also manages her business; Lunar Reflections LLC. Chotsani started her business during the COVID pandemic. In her business, she is a guide and facilitator; she helps her clients reconnect with themselves as they cope with family and career changes.

Chotsani's Take Aways from her business journey and actional tips:
- stay flexible
- customize to meet clients' needs
- set intention by saying it out loud and writing down your intentions (what do you want, how you'd like to feel)
- get clear on your niche; who are you targeting?
- keep it fresh as the business journey involves continuous learning

Motivation:
- early retirement and
- her son!

Recommended Books:
- Dare to Express: Book 1: A Collection of Bold Stories and Brave Women
- The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté MD and Daniel Maté

Resources:
- Meditation Video
- Time with Chotsani to discuss business. The first person to contact Chotsani will get 30 minutes of one-on-one time (virtually). Please email Chotsani at [email protected], letting her know that you heard her on our podcast.

Contact Information:
- Website: https://www.cjsackey.love/
- Course: https://solo.to/cjsackey
- Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to our podcast "Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey", a CME Accounting LLC podcast, with your host Clarita.

The aim of this podcast is to share stories of other entrepreneurs as a source of inspiration, education, and motivation. We are also committed to building a community of support for aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs alike.

In each episode, our guests will provide us with insights into their journey that we can  apply to our own businesses with a focus on the initial steps of starting a business, scaling a business and also succeeding in business.

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