Today we're joined by Markeisha Harris-Minor, the Founder of Blocal, a nationwide search directory for Black businesses. During a time when our country is hyper-focused on Black lives, Markeisha's directory reminds us that Black dollars matter, too. She's making it easier than ever to find, connect with, and support Black businesses on a national level, and with almost 2,000 businesses listed so far, she's just getting started.

Tune in to hear how her professional journey began as a business consultant, how that led her to start Blocal, and what's next for both Blocal and Black businesses across the nation.

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Today, my oldest brother Patrick Hall joins us to talk about a topic that scares many of us--negotiating. Making money is one thing, but asking for MORE is a little tricky. What should you do before you make the ask? What's the normal range for raises? How do you play the corporate game so that you can best position yourself for growth?

We dive into all of this and more in today's episode, plus, Patrick shares his own experience with negotiating in his current position at the Apple headquarters in Austin, Texas.

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Social distancing, Isolation, Quarantine, OH MY! Life as we know it has been flipped upside down, and we're now all cooped up in our homes, doing our part to prevent further spread of COVID-19. With this responsibility also comes the requirement to work from home, something many aren't used to and have anxiety about doing well.

In today's episode, I'm giving my top five tips for working from home...and actually being productive while doing it. Distractions are inevitable, but with these handy tips I've used in my five years of working remotely, I know we can all push through and make the adjustment with ease.

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Who isn't funny about money? Between student loans, saving, investing, and the costs of starting/running a business, our finances get real murky and REAL stressful. Finance guru Aaron Smith joins to discuss all of the above. How can we combat a lack of financial literacy and begin getting serious about accomplishing financial goals?

He's teaching us how to take control of our finances, what qualifies as good and bad credit, paying student loan debt, and so much more. Whew! It's a goodie.

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Business is all about building relationships. Do you know how to do this effectively? Today, I'm diving into my biggest do's and don'ts of approaching others to do business, including crafting the perfect introductory email, respecting people's time and busy schedules, ditching the "pick your brain" mentality, and more. It's a shortie but goodie!

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Today we're joined by Shannon Bass, full-time graphic designer, part-time entrepreneur, and all-around creative genius. In this episode, Shannon breaks down all the reasons why having a full-time job can actually enhance your side hustle, and also discusses how the skills you learn in a full-time role are imperative when running your growing business. She's a side hustle professional--we're talking pricing, knowing your target market, and using the stability from your 9-to-5 life to help fund and support your passion. She doesn't disappoint!

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Rome wasn't built in a day...or by one person alone. This episode is all about my "Personal Executive Team", and I'm breaking down the village that we as professionals ALL need to build in order to become (and stay) our best selves. We've got The Accountability Partner, The Collaborator, The Escape, and more. Who's on your team?

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9-to-5 stability? Yes, please! Today we're joined by Monica Wilson, a sustainability professional who LOVES the stability that comes with a full-time job. In an effort to have a more fulfilling life & career without sacrificing that stability, Monica made some pivots and leaps and pursued a remote position in her field, which allows her to pack up and move across the country. Her dream adventure starts now, and she's taking us along...ENJOY!

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What did this last decade teach you? Tune in as I recap the most standout lessons from the past ten years, most of which I learned just this past year alone. Relationship-building, the power of an apology, using your voice...the hardest experiences of the decade have turned out to be the most instrumental to my growth.

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Making two industries collide, Ciera Pope joins The Forever Funemployed Podcast to discuss her journey to full-time entrepreneurship as a wedding planner and her growing side hustle, Champagne & Cabanas Travel. Join us we chat about how she took the leap to pursuing her passion full-time, and learn how she's using her full-time job to support her true passion, world travel. She also shares helpful tips for those looking to make meaningful travel a part of their regular life, no matter their budget.

Follow her on Instagram: Ciera Pope; Champagne & Cabanas; The Hive Wedding Collective

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