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Hey Everyone! This week, in another Rapid Fire Feature installment, we are chatting with Melody Wright who shares her journey from working in the corporate world to becoming an entrepreneur. She discusses the challenges she faced as a double minority in a niche industry, the importance of self-care, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. 

Takeaways: 

• Networking in the right spaces is crucial for business development.
• Self-care is imperative for entrepreneurs to avoid burnout.
• Turn down work that does not align with your business values.
• Identify your purpose to guide your business direction.
• Taking small steps at your current job can help clarify your entrepreneurial path.

Connect with Melody!

Website: Say/Do Strategies

Linked In: Melody Wright 

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Hey Everyone! Consistency is a building block for excellence. Join me for a quick chat on how consistency can help us achieve great things, and wrap up with exploring some tools to help us stay consistent!

Takeaways: 

• Your consistency will yield compound results over time.
• Mastery requires consistent practice and effort.
• Using technology can help maintain consistency in tasks.
• Accountability partners can enhance your commitment to consistency.
• Success is not just about talent; it's about consistent effort.
• Consistency is the foundation for long-term success.

Resources: 

3 Simple Tools to Be Consistent and Always Achieve Your Goals by Zamai Banje

Free Habit Tracker Download

7 Physical Tools To Be More Consistent In Your Habits And Goals For Success by Kevin Nokia

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Hey Everyone! Last week was challenging on many fronts, but amid all that is going on, it's important not to lose sight of our personal journeys and what it takes to journey well. I'm offering a short and sweet episode this week sharing 5 easy tips to become more detail-oriented. If you're anything like me, staying in the details doesn't come easy, but it is necessary. 

Takeaways: 

• Being detail-oriented can help balance different facets of life.
• Project management skills can be applied to personal tasks.
• Time management is essential for executing details effectively.
• Slowing down allows for better execution and attention to detail.
• Templates and checklists can automate repetitive tasks.
• Starting small can lead to significant progress over time.
• Small wins encourage continued use of effective systems.

Below I've left a few tools to help along the way: 

The Visionary's Planner by Diona Nicole

Notion- Planning and Task Management Tool (Get a free version for personal use)

Trello- Project and Task Management Tool (Get a free version here)

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Hey Everyone! Let's chat about the concepts of quality and quantity and how they impact our lives. Do you value quantity over quality? Why or why not? Join me for a quick chat on the ROI you'll gain by choosing quality over quantity.

Key Takeaways

• Quality over quantity can transform your life.
• Let go of unnecessary items to feel lighter.
• Evaluate your social activities for quality experiences.
• Quality time with family is more valuable than quantity.
• Simplifying your life can reveal hidden richness.

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Hey Everyone! Join me for a conversation with this week's Rapid Fire Feature guest, Otelia Hudson, as we chat about her new business, being open to transition, and (of course) the importance of community!

Takeaways: 

• Otelia emphasizes the importance of stepping out of comfort zones.
• Gratitude for unexpected changes can lead to new opportunities.
• Building community is essential for personal grounding.
• Transitioning to entrepreneurship requires getting out of your own way.
• Effective time management is crucial for balancing multiple roles.
• Embracing adventure can lead to unexpected rewards.

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Instagram- @organized_by_oh
TikTok- organizedbyoh
Linkedin- Otelia Hudson and Organized by Oh

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Hey Everyone! It's times like these that we need to be reminded of the importance of optimism. If you are struggling to find your stride with optimism, whether you are a pessimist, a realist, or just find yourself facing challenging times and therefore feeling less hopeful, this episode is for you. And if you want to encourage others, this episode is for you as well. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Prayer can be a powerful source of support.
• Optimism requires intentional effort and practice.
• Cognitive reframing can help shift negative thoughts.
• You can encourage others by demonstrating positivity.
• It's important to feel your feelings but not dwell on negativity.
• Choosing optimism can lead to a more fulfilling life.

Song Mentioned:
Be Optimistic by Sounds of Blackness

Articles Mentioned:
How to Train Your Brain To Become More Optimistic: 9 Expert-Approved Strategies- Women's Health Mag
What Is Cognitive Reframing?- Better Help

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Happy New Year Everyone! 2025 is here, and so is the season of refocusing!  Let's chat about some of the things we can do to encourage our success and put our plans into action!

It's time to stop talking about what we are going to do and do what we plan to do.


Takeaways
January is a time for refocusing and implementing plans.
Financial responsibility impacts all areas of life.
Rewarding ourselves should be done responsibly.
Self-denial can lead to greater rewards later.
Taking ownership of finances is crucial for future planning.
Implementation is key to achieving goals.
Believing in one's ability to change behavior is essential.

Mentioned This Episode
Previous Episodes:
The Goal vs. The Journey
How To Stay Financially Disciplined In A Season of Excess
Let Go of Multitasking

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The Visionary's Planner by Diona Nicole

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Hey Everyone! What's your implementation plan for 2025? Join me for this quick end of year episode as we talk about the importance of focusing our energy on our actions and not the dream state that our goals continue to live in because we don't put enough action behind them. Happy New Year and God Bless You All!

Takeaways

• Goals without actionable steps remain dreams.
• Prayer is a powerful tool for clarity and direction.
• Obedience to one's calling is essential for success.
• Planning and plotting out tasks is necessary for achievement.
• Small actions can lead to significant results over time.
• Commitment to change is vital for personal growth.

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Hey Everyone! Do you ever wonder why multitasking became a thing? Truth be told, it doesn't serve us, and as we wind down 2024, I want to encourage you to leave it behind. It's a blocker for your greatness! Join me for a quick chat on multitasking and how we can work toward letting go of this construct.

Article mentioned: Multitasking: Switching Costs

Takeaways:

• Focusing on one task at a time yields better results.
• Undivided attention is necessary for meaningful connections and productivity.
• Breaking down larger goals into smaller tasks can enhance focus.
• Distractions, especially from phones, can severely impact our focus.
• It's essential to commit to completion of tasks to maintain flow.

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Hey Everyone! Are you a creative trying to balance your creative output with all of the other demands of life? Join me in this conversation with my baby sister as we discuss balancing career, motherhood, and partnership, while keeping your creative cup filled (at least halfway).


Mentioned this episode:
Working Genius Assessment

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