Carin Nguyen is a part of our Five Dolls network, and she has an incredible life story. Not only has she built an incredible business, she’s also built a big life to go along with it – and she’s managed to devote a ton of time into personal growth and development. She shares what the return of that investment has been, and how it’s helped her in her business.

Resources:

• Read: Integrate the Shadow, Master Your Path
• Read: The Shadow Effect

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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We’re all about building wealth here, and a big part of that can come from investing in real estate. An amazing resource for learning everything you need to know about the subject is the Bigger Pockets podcast, as well as numerous real estate community blogs, podcasts, books, and more. Today, we’re talking with the co-host of Bigger Pockets and bestselling author, David Greene. We discuss how he got into real estate, whether or not it’s right for everyone, and what you have to know going in.

Resources:

• biggerpockets.com

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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When you start out as an entrepreneur, you’re responsible for everything. And for female entrepreneurs, the unfortunate truth is that we’re often left to be responsible for most of the things at home too. We’re trying to keep our teams, our companies, and our households running smoothly all the time. We only have so much time in the day, so what makes the difference between getting everything done or being a big mess? We’re going to discuss how you can get more done in less time by following these four steps:

1. Create your “not to do” list
2. Review your goals and put them on your calendar
3. Visit your budget
4. Say no and leverage out

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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Have you ever had a great idea that you put into action? What about one you didn’t? Having a great idea is one thing, but turning it into a business is something entirely different. One of the best parts of being an entrepreneur is making something out of nothing, but it’s not easy. We’re going to give you a simple tool you can use to take an idea you have and create a plan to turn it into a reality.

1. Identify your goal
2. Establish your priorities
3. Come up with strategies
4. Get to work

Resources:

• the1thing.com/your-gps

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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Let’s talk about something that can be intimidating for some and exhilarating for others: your profit and loss statement (also known as P&L). We all have moments where we feel intimidated, insecure, or that we don’t know what we’re doing. We’re going to take something that can seem complex and intimidating and make it as simple as possible – as well as sharing our own journeys through our P&L statements.

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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Let’s be honest: when it comes to building big businesses, we can often fill ourselves with big guilt. It comes from everywhere. When you’re not working in your business, when you’re not with your family, when you really need a vacation, it’s always there. However you’re feeling right now, you’re not alone. We’re going to talk about our own struggles with guilt and how we’re (slowly) working through them.

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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Kymber Menkiti is one of the most impressive business leaders in the world. She has broken glass ceiling after glass ceiling while also managing to be a great wife and mother. She’s the perfect example of building a big business and an even bigger life. Her and her husband run a massive real estate empire in Washington, D.C. They started off as real estate agents, then became owners of brokerage, highly successful sales teams, and commercial and residential property. Now they’re involved in mixed use opportunities on development. She is the regional director and divisional director for Keller Williams in her region, one of Washington Business Journal’s “40 Under 40,” and raises four boys under 12. We discuss what her typical schedule looks like, the skills she’s had to master to accomplish all of this, and the beliefs that have led to her success.

Resources:

• linkedin.com/in/kymberlovett-menkiti
• menkitigroup.com

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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How is giving away money good for my business?

We hear about it all the time: corporate philanthropy, “doing well by doing good” – but why, specifically, is it great to give back to your community? We’re going to define strategic giving, talk about the six reasons generosity is actually good for your business, and some of the ways you can give back as a company.

Why Giving Back Is Good for Your Business:

1. Increases company morale
2. Improve brand awareness
3. Attract top talent
4. Appeal to younger generations
5. Increase sales
6. Tax deductions

Ways to Give Back:

1. Sponsor a charity event
2. Give employees time off to volunteer
3. Do a give-back fund
4. Make a donation for every sale or closing
5. Offer pro-bono services
6. Partner with a charity for ongoing events

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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Does this sound familiar? You really need to hire some help in your business, but there’s one annoying thing that’s causing you to pause: the thought of training. Let’s be honest, training is hard to do – especially when you’re already busy and you need help now. It can be hard to remember what we learned along the way, let alone how to pass our knowledge on to someone else. It requires you to step back and slow down. Let’s explore how to train successfully and as painlessly as possible.

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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As entrepreneurs, we often have our heads down. We grow because we are great at our craft, but rarely do we have a background in advertising, marketing, or self-promotion. When you start getting noticed in your field, many don’t know what to do with that attention. We’re going to talk about the importance of self-promotion, both as your business and as a person. It’s important to identify your superpowers, embrace them, and not be afraid to put them out there. We’re going to offer some tips for those struggling to promote themselves.

• Own your worth
• Be strategic
• Figure out your platforms
• Have a body of content

Connect on Instagram:

• Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevp
• Vija Williams: @viavija
• Sarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsoji
• Wendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

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