Entrepreneurs with Heart

Need a little inspiration to keep following your dreams? Look no further.

Today, Adria and Sydney are talking about their key takeaways from their recent interviews with DeBlair and Jalynn, two inspiring entrepreneurs. The women talk about the power of mindful thinking, the impact of knowing oneself, the value of community and mentorship, and the significance of dreaming and manifesting one's goals. 

Topics discussed in the episode include:

- The value of lessons learned in the present for future success

- The power of mindful thinking and controlling one's thoughts

- The importance of knowing oneself and leveraging strengths

- The impact of community and mentorship in entrepreneurship

- The significance of dreaming and manifesting goals

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Curious to know how Deblair Tate went from a rough upbringing to building an empire as a successful entrepreneur?

In this week’s episode of Entrepreneurs With Heart, hosts Adria and Sydney sit down with Deblair, a successful entrepreneur and life coach. Deblair shares her journey of transformation and personal growth, highlighting the role of mentors in their life. She shares about her military background, the discipline it instilled, and the impact it had on shaping her character. She also discusses her experience in the fitness industry and how it led her to become a life coach. This is a truly inspirational episode!

Here are a few of the highlights:

- Deblair’s upbringing in Mississippi to her decision to join the military

- Her military experience instilled discipline and shaped their character.

- The value of investing in a mentor to support success and professional growth.

- The importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and prioritizing relationships.

- The value in affirmations as powerful tools for creating your desired life.

- Deblair’s writing journey and running a brand company.

Connect with Deblair:

Deblair’s Website: https://www.Deblairtate.com/

Deblair’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamDeblair

8Figured Website: https://www.8figured.com/

8Figured Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/8figuredbrand/

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Wish you could get an hour with a top business coach? Look no further. Adria and Sydney are bringing you the best this week.

In this episode of Entrepreneurs with Heart, hosts Adria and Sydney interview Jalynn, the CEO of Black, Pretty, and Paid. They discuss various topics related to building a successful business, including imposter syndrome, the importance of having a mentor, and the power of community. Jalynn shares her personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for an expansive mindset and a focus on impact over income. She also introduces her revenue accelerator bundle, a digital product designed to help entrepreneurs increase their sales and revenue.

Topics Discussed:

- Imposter syndrome and its impact on business success

- The importance of having a mentor and finding possibilities through their guidance

- The significance of community and support in overcoming challenges and celebrating achievements

- Jalynn's focus on impact over income and helping entrepreneurs leverage their personal brand

- Introduction of the revenue accelerator bundle, a digital product to increase sales and revenue.

Connect with Jalynn:
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Are you ready to take your side hustle to the next level and turn it into your dream job? Listen in as we share practical tips and advice on growing your online presence, nailing email marketing, and building a team without losing your mind.

In this week’s episode, Sydney and Adria explore the complexities of being an artist and how the pursuit of money can sometimes hinder the joy of creating. They also discuss the importance of finding one's authentic voice, building a community, and being transparent with their audience. The speakers share their goals of focusing on YouTube, creating inclusive and empowering art, and hosting community events to inspire others to explore their creativity.

Highlighted topics discussed in the episode are:

- Challenges of being an artist and the influence of money on creativity

- Importance of finding one's authentic voice and building a community

- Being transparent with the audience and sharing personal experiences

- Goals of focusing on YouTube, creating inclusive and empowering art, and hosting community events

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Want to learn the step-by-step process of creating and marketing a new product, using temporary tattoos as an example?

In this episode of Entrepreneurs with Heart, Sydney and Adria discuss their new project idea of launching temporary tattoos. They dive into the process of formulating a product and planning its launch. Here are the main topics discussed in the episode:

- Sydney's inspiration for launching temporary tattoos and her desire to explore this new venture.

- Adria shares her experience in launching different products and the process of ideation and planning.

- The importance of scoping out the project and determining the number of designs, sizes, and specifications.

- The step-by-step process of creating the designs, sourcing materials, and testing different elements.

- The significance of marketing and promotion, including collaborating with influencers and planning giveaways.

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Ready to learn how to build a rock solid business and turn your side hustle into your dream job? Join us on Entrepreneurs with Heart as we chat with Brandon Pelissera, an expert who has grown a business from scratch to seven figures.

In this episode of Entrepreneurs with Heart, hosts Adria and Sydney interview Brandon Pelissera. They discuss the need to stay true to your values and not let external factors like fluctuating revenue and profits sway you. They stress the importance of enjoying the journey and having fun along the way, as well as making a positive impact through intentional travel and sustainable practices. They also chat about the significance of having a clear vision and purpose in business, and the importance of taking care of yourself and your team.

Here are the key points discussed in the interview:

- Brandon emphasizes the importance of values in business and how they should remain constant even when revenue and profits fluctuate.

- He shares his passion for impact travel and how he seeks out opportunities to make a positive difference in local communities while exploring new places.

- Brandon talks about his upbringing and how his family instilled in him a love for the environment and sustainability.

- He discusses the significance of entrepreneurship and how he helps others build successful businesses.

- Brandon highlights the importance of having a clear vision and values in business and how it can lead to long-term success.

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Do you know when it's the right time to hire your first employee or let someone go in your company? Feeling overwhelmed with the growth of your business and unsure if it's time to bring on additional help? Curious about how to create a strong company culture and avoid the negative impact of keeping a poor performer on your team for too long? 

In this week’s episode of Entrepreneurs With Heart, Adria and Sydney discuss the importance of knowing when to hire your first employee and when to let someone go and emphasize the need for clear communication, setting expectations, and valuing oneself as a business owner.

Topics discussed:

- Recognize the right time to hire and let go of employees

- Challenges of relinquishing control and trusting others with one's business

- Importance of clear communication and setting expectations

- Providing feedback and holding employees accountable

- Valuing oneself and the business

- Maintaining positive relationships with former employees

- Treating employees with respect and gratitude

- Viewing the business as a stewardship and being accountable for decisions

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Are you struggling with time management and finding it difficult to stay focused on your priorities? Join us as we discuss practical strategies to overcome resistance points and boost productivity.

In this week’s episode, Adria and Sydney address their resistance points and share strategies for overcoming them. They discuss the challenges of waking up on time, managing phone calls and text messages, lack of planning and prep, and getting caught up in cleaning tasks. They also explore the impact of social media and the importance of being mindful of how time is spent. They share practical solutions such as setting timers, using a watch to manage text messages, and planning ahead to stay focused and productive.

Highlighted topics include:

- Overcoming resistance points: waking up on time, managing phone calls and text messages, lack of planning and prep, getting caught up in cleaning tasks

- Strategies for overcoming resistance: setting timers, using a watch to manage text messages, planning ahead to stay focused and productive

- The impact of social media and the need to be mindful of time spent

- Practical solutions: setting limits on social media usage, prioritizing tasks, and being intentional with time management

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Have you struggled to find the right mentor for you and your business? Listen in as Sydney recounts how she connected with a mentor who not only understood her creative journey but also provided valuable guidance and support.

In this week’s episode of Leaf Nodes (now known as Entrepreneurs With Heart), Adria and Sydney discuss Sydney's experience with her first mentor from SCORE. They share their thoughts on the benefits of having a mentor and the importance of sharing knowledge and experiences with others. Here are the main topics discussed in the episode:

- Sydney's mentorship experience: Sydney shares her thoughts and takeaways from her mentorship call, including advice on improving her social media presence and website.

- The value of a mentor: Adria and Sydney emphasize the importance of having a mentor who can provide guidance and support on specific topics or challenges.

- Volunteering as a mentor: Adria highlights the opportunity for listeners to become mentors themselves through organizations like SCORE, emphasizing that everyone has valuable experiences to share.

- Changing the podcast title: Adria announces that the podcast will be changing its title to Entrepreneurs With Heart to create space for additional content and resources.

- Adria's new content creation journey: Adria shares her inspiration for creating long-form content and her plans to document her daily projects and experiences as a CEO.

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Are you an artist or business owner looking for ways to have the right amount of inventory on hand to meet customer demand?

This week, Adria chats with Walid Nasserdeen, an Operations Advisor committed to streamlining supply chains and driving operational excellence for growing CPG brands. With a focus on reducing stock outs, improving inventory health, and enhancing customer service metrics, he provides tailored solutions that drive efficiency and growth.

Together, Adria and Walid discuss various aspects of business, including pricing strategies, inventory management, and the intersection of art and analytics. Together, they emphasize the importance of considering different sales channels and pricing beginning with the lowest level, such as wholesale, to ensure profitability. Walid shares his insights on managing inventory, pointing out the need to find the right level of inventory for your business that avoids shortages and surpluses. Adria and Walid also touch on other challenges faced by artists in building a business and striking the best balance between their creativity and the practical aspects of running a business.

Highlighted topics discussed in this episode include:

- Importance of recognizing sales channels and pricing at the lowest level first

- Tips for effective inventory management, including considering lead time and demand

- Balancing art and analytics in business

- The value of finding a mentor and being a good student

- Setting goals and holding oneself accountable

Connect with Walid:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.wndeenadvisory.com/

Instagram: @wnasserdeen

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