Let's wrap up the first 6 months of 2022! Yes, we are here. It is Summer 2022! 3rd quarter! Let's do this!

Can you believe it? It just seemed like yesterday it was March 2020, now here we are in July 2022. So much has happened for you personally and professionally.

So, let's check in!

*Know your numbers, you know your business! Know your numbers, you know your personal finances and where you stand. This will give clarity on how to move forward. Talk about building that confidence! Data doesn't lie. So what do your numbers say? Is it time to pivot, or do you just keep going being consistent because my friend it may be working!

*Motivation! The only one who can motivate you is YOU. Do an audit of what is feeding your thoughts, feelings, and the actions taken because of all of this. Talk about building that confidence!

*What's New! Make sure you give yourself permission to celebrate all the forward movement you have made. Good for you! At times, we don't take a minute to say "what's new in my life" that has moved me forward and allowed me to make a significant impact on me and those around me.  What have you learned about yourself? Talk about building that confidence!

Take a listen to @Sharain_intherain and I as we chat simply as entrepreneurs, friends, and two gals who have something to say about how we have leveled up...and not afraid to give that unpopular opinion.

If you would like clarity on how to unleash your potential, go check out my Clarity To Impact Checklist to help you on your journey!

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If you know me, you have heard me speak about your mindset! Mindset is everything. But there is one mindset that will take you to new heights - Growth Mindset. 

During this episode, hear me speak about having a growth mindset and that you should always be learning! 

Trust me - there is a lesson in everything if you are paying attention!

Carol Dweck speaks about having a Growth mindset versus a Fixed mindset. It is very clear that having a fixed mindset will cloud your judgments, your decisions, and how you move forward. Having a growth mindset provides such clarity in everything you do.

BUT most importantly - and I chat about this too - is that you have to have COURAGE. Have courage to use your growth mindset to take you to the next level. Have courage to take strategic, calculated risks.

Will it be uncomfortable? Hell Yeah! But with discomfort comes so much change. So, my friends, will you choose courage over comfort? You can't have both!

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*Keynote Excerpt from International Women's Day (March 8, 2022)

So, you have tools for success, you have made a decision to create your life, you’re willing to grow as you go along, and you’re ready to take action. But, your unconscious, limiting beliefs—your excuses—are sabotaging the life you desire.

Limiting beliefs can have a number of negative effects on you. They could keep you from making good choices, taking new opportunities, or unleashing your potential. Ultimately, limiting beliefs can keep you stuck in a negative mindset and stop you or scare you from living the life you truly desire.

Listen as I share with you some thoughts on how self-limiting beliefs. Where do they come from? Have you counted the cost of your limiting beliefs?

If you would like clarity on how to unleash your potential, go check out my Clarity To Impact Checklist to help you on your journey!

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*Unpopular opinion loading!!!

Listen as we discuss what being humble means. It has been ingrained in us to "be humble" and if we go by the definition of being humble, it means to not boast of your talents especially if you are not asked. Wait, uh?

WAIT! Are you telling me that I am not supposed to speak on my talents and strengths? This may work for "some", but definitely not for others. This will shrink you! Time to debate! ALERT: Unpopular opinion!

How are you supposed to SHOW UP and SHOW OFF? How are you supposed to own your show up if you are going by a definition of humble  that tells you "to be quiet and not speak upon who you are and what you bring to the table."

Of course, we art not talking about being arrogant. There is a difference. Being humble means you don't consider yourself better than other people. It's an absence of arrogance. Being humble means that you have the perspective to see that you are as valuable as others, that you make mistakes and that the needs of others and the talents of others are as important as your own. I want to be around people as smart or smarter than me...the learning in that circle is amazing!

What does humble mean to you? Question: Are you so humble that you are missing your opportunity to show up...and show off?

If you would like to clarity on how to unleash your potential, go check out my Clarity To Impact Checklist to help you on your journey!

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"EI EI OH!" (credit: JMS Client!)

Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) has been around for decades, but disruptions have taken place that has allowed us to see the importance of self-awareness (leading ourselves), building and maintaining relationships (increasing empathy), and leading others (promoting resonance/harmony).

It affects how we manage behavior, navigate social complexities, and make personal decisions that achieve positive results.  Understand that as you sit and listen to my voice, you will be building your emotional intelligence and if you are willing to have a growth mindset - on your way to being an exemplary leader as well.

Grab the nuggets that I share with you on how emotional intelligence can help you level up, but only if you leverage it!

Tip for you - IQ will get you hired; EQ will get you promoted.

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"Strategize To Monetize!"

Lu-Ann Barry, CEO and Founder of SpiceLab Enterprises is a force to be reckon with.

As a corporate dropout, expert strategist, and project manager extraordinaire, she has a breadth of knowledge and expertise that adds to the credibility to her project management firm. It doesn't matter if you want to bring more value or service to your own business or you want to level up your brand or executive presence or bring more impact in the workplace, Spice Lab Enterprise can help!

Basically, how do you want to Strategize To Monetize? And how can SPICELAB help level up?

Lu-Ann speaks on having a vision and having objectives and goals!  She drops gems on how your vision should be part of your spirit, your soul, and should bring you joy which allows you to execute and to meet your goals.

Listen - if you have a vision and not too sure how to execute or how to move forward with your vision, Lu-Ann and her team at SpiceLab will take you by the hand and guide you by helping you strategize and lead the project in the direction needed to help you monetize on your vision!


Lu-Ann Barry
CEO, Founder of SpiceLab Enterprises
lnstagram: SpiceLAB
Email: [email protected]

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Money can be a source of stress, fear, and limitation. Or it can be a beautiful tool to solve problems, create positive financial health, live generously, and change the world.

How you think about money determines the role it plays in your life.

There are no resolutions here my friends! Special guest Erica Hill talks, Money, Mindset and Strategy for this new year.

Resolutions fade. Goals fizzle by February. This is a where mindset and strategy come together to create  solid systems and habits that will last all year and years to come.

This podcast episode helps dispel some limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from reaching that ideal state of living.

While Erica will help a variety of people, her focus on women specifically is unique in that women makeup $20 Trillion of the current economy - THAT IS POWER! She helps you see your power with money. We also discuss the importance of having a wealthy mindset or abundance mindset as well as sharing that it is never too late to get your finances in order.

"Wherever the mind is set, the actions are going to follow. " So let's get started.

SPECIAL OFFER: For the month of January, Erica is offering a FREE 20-minute consultation call. Tell her you heard us chatting on Leveling Up with Nicole Smith and get started on your financial health and wealth!

Contact Info:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.createyourfab.com
FB:  facebook.com/createyourfabulouslife
IG:  instagram.com/createyourfab


 

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That Payroll Guy! No...really, that is our guest for this episode. That Payroll Guy, Gerard Hall, CPP, is a payroll professional that helps you, me and many others understand their paycheck. Most importantly, he helps other professionals run their business or organization's payroll following regulations, laws, and with 100% accuracy.

But what makes him and his story interesting is that Gerard is in a predominantly white female industry changing the game! He didn't decide to go into payroll when he attended Virginia Tech. He started in Computer Science because that is the college major he thought would "bring in the money"...many of us do.

Listen to how Gerard has taken something we see every two weeks (your paycheck) and has made it into a topic that can be quite sexy - I mean, getting paid accurately 100% of the time is not a small task for all the payroll professionals out there!

I ask...have you thanked your payroll professionals in your business or organization lately?

Take a listen to Gerard Hall, CPP! He speaks, educates, and consult to help others in the payroll industry!...including YOU!

Twitter/IG @ThatPayrollGuy
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Thomas Payne, President and CFO of Urban Express Transportation, Inc. and Podcast Host of Gen X Has Something To Say and he said it!

This episode is simply two GenX'ers chatting it up and letting the world know how we leveled up in a hip-hop generation that was independent, vocal, flexible and today...a little exhausted, but not afraid of taking calculated risk and go for ours!

Can you relate? What do you have to say? LISTEN - this generation has had such an impact as we have seen more happen in society than any other generation, but as latch key kids we didn't have much direction,but look at us now!

We have changed how business is done, we parent our children differently than our parents, and even changed the dynamics of....may I dare say...church and the whole "religion" around it. (WHOA!)

GenXer's have something to say! Take a listen!

Thomas Payne
Urban Express Transportation, Inc. / Gen X Has Something to Say Podcast
President and CFO, Podcast Host

http://www.urbanexpresstransportation.com
IG:  @tp2dotcom / @gen_xpodcast / @urbanexpressclt
Twitter:  @tp2dotcom / @UrbanExpressCLT
FB: @tp2dotcom 

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Taylor Jackson “Redd” is a entrepreneur who decided to take an idea of owning her own liquor brand and turn it into her reality.

Taylor took her first steps to creating “Redd Rose” Vodka.  Redd Rose is a strawberry lemon flavored vodka that is so smooth and flavorful it can be sipped over ice – no chaser or mixer.

She is also the owner of Cocktail Catering - "Pour Mixology." But it hasn't been an easy road, however it has been one of many lessons, and many wins!

Taylor did not let all the laws, legalities, stereotypical biases hold her back. She dealt with genderism, sexism, ageism, and at times racism to create a BRAND that is all her own - the name and the liquor is hers. REDD ROSE is sold in 41 states!

Listen to Taylor's story as it is toast to her grandmother's legacy, but also one of triumph and has place Redd Rose as a vodka brand on the rise!

Cheers!

@ReddRoseVodka: IG, FB and Twitter
Taylor Redd on Facebook and LinkedIn

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