From Media Icon to Creative CEO: Jaleah's Entrepreneurial Journey In this episode of Minding My Creative Business podcast, hosts Ron and ShySpeaks sit down with Jaleah Davis, a self-proclaimed media icon, to discuss her inspiring journey from eighth grade media enthusiast to a successful entrepreneur. Jaleah opens up about her ventures including her television network - Eyeconic Television, her production studio, and the Eyeconic Academy. She also shares valuable insights on leveraging interns, her strategies for growth, and the importance of constant evolution. Jaleah's story is a testament to the power of vision, persistence, and the right support systems. The episode wraps up with an invitation to the Creative to CEO Challenge aimed at helping creative entrepreneurs find clarity and build profitable businesses.

What You’ll Learn:

• The mindset shifts and business systems that fuel rapid growth.

• How to build a brand from the ground up and launch your own TV network.

• Tips for partnering, securing funding, and managing creative teams.

• Why collaboration, mentorship, and releasing perfectionism accelerate success.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 – From janitor to media expert

8:29 – Quitting over chaos and dreams

11:08 – Turning creativity into income

20:15 – Streaming transition & channel closure

25:01 – Airtime media advertising overview

28:31 – Creative process & collaboration

36:42 – Selling TV ad blocks

40:51 – Creating & owning your studio

44:52 – From warehouse to event space

48:03 – Creative space & inspiration

55:23 – Finding my fit & vision

1:02:05 – Maximizing content across platforms

1:08:23 – Managing creativity & growth

1:10:42 – Creativepreneur affirmations & growth

Links & Resources:

• Creative to CEO Challenge: creativetoceochallenge.com – get clarity, confidence & strategy to turn your creative gifts into consistent income

• Business Funding: creditsavnt.com – secure funding for your creative business

• Creativepreneur Gear: whatstheirony.com – apparel for the creative entrepreneur

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Connect with Jaleah:

• Facebook: @MediaEyecon

• Instagram: @mediaeyecon

• Website: eyeconictelevision.com

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