Girlfriends Business

We Talk About:

• The things that scare us
• Going for what you want despite the fear
• Following your passion

Show Notes:

Sadly, the things that scare us most are also often our biggest opportunities. It's easy to sit in our comfort zone where things feel safe and unchallenging, but if you're not excited to get out of bed in the morning, then it's time to throw away your fears and pursue your passions.

We Talk About:

• Being yourself
• Making room for authentic relationships
• How codependency leads to entitlement
• Creating viral content
• What makes an obsession-worthy brand

Resources:

• girlceoinc.com
• shopherlistic.com
• Instagram: @ronnebrown
• Instagram: @girlceoinc
• Instagram: @shopherlistic

Show Notes:

Ronne Brown is so herself in everything that she does, and that creates a magnetic attraction around her. By being unapologetically Ronne Brown, she inspires others to let go of the persona they're trying to live into or the friend group that's been holding them back. In this conversation, she shares the struggles she's gone through as an entrepreneur, how she makes space for the relationships that matter most, and how to create a brand people are obsessed with.

Question Highlights:

• What are you most grateful for right now?
• How do you make room for intentional relationships?
• What was the first thing you made a change in when you realized you were tolerating it?
• When you are at your best, what is it that you are doing?
• What makes an obsession-worthy brand?
• What are some of the struggles of launching a brand?
• What's the scariest thing about being an entrepreneur, right now?

Guest Bio:

Ronne Brown is a branding expert, professional speaker, author, mentor, wife and a mother of four. She's the founder of Girl CEO and author of, "From Mopping Floors to Making Millions on Instagram."

She has made her mark internationally in the online and social media business with her revolutionizing branding techniques. She went from being a statistic to a success story and turned minimum wage income into a seven-figure salary within a few short years.

Now, Ronne is equipping women nationwide on how to be the CEO in their business, lives, and homes. Ronne Brown is one of social media's most influential entrepreneurs inspiring and teaching people around the world how to create six-figure incomes, become debt free, and live life on their own terms.

We Talk About:

• Wins and challenges
• Not being afraid to change careers
• Asking for what you want
• The benefits of being curious

Resources:

• Read: "Start With Why"

Show Notes:

We're all three of us entrepreneurs, but that doesn't mean we were bootstrapping businesses out of school. We've each had our own career paths that led us to where we are today, many of them helping out in unexpected ways. We talk about all the jobs we've had before, what we learned from them, and how they help us as entrepreneurs today.

We Talk About:

• Valuing the lessons you learn along the way
• Knowing your audience
• Having fun with your work
• Creating a product that makes people feel something

Show Notes:

Do you ever look around at your life and wonder, "How did I get here?" Whether good or bad, life has a way of taking us in some seriously unexpected directions. It's important to examine where we've been and what we've learned, because in that experience, there are so many lessons that can get us to where we want to go next. Brit Driscoll is going to share the lessons she's learned along her career path that helped her grow into the entrepreneur she is today.

We Talk About:

• Inspiration behind Rebecca Allen, Inc.
• Struggles of raising money
• Pivoting quickly to meet demand
• Creating tools to help Black women shine

Resources:

• rebecca-allen.com
• Instagram: @rebeccaallenny

Show Notes:

You probably haven't heard of Rebecca Allen… yet, but you'll soon wonder why you haven't seen her name come up sooner. In her time at Goldman Sachs, she noticed that all of the (white) women wore nude heels and she, as a Black woman, couldn't find a similar look for her skin tone. Through that frustration came insight and she started a versatile nude shoe line for women of black and brown color. Now, she's using that business as the springboard for other exciting ventures focused on supporting Black women and their needs.

Question Highlights:

• Where did you get your start in business?
• How did you fund your project?
• What are you working on next?

Guest Bio:

Rebecca is the founder of Rebecca Allen, Inc. a new brand, making sophisticated solutions for women across categories. The brand is building a disruptive seller network where sellers earn commission by introducing customers to products that they love. It's been featured in The Cut, Elle, R29, Essence, and Teen Vogue, among others and its products are worn by boss women all over the world.

In a past life as an investment advisor, Rebecca searched for a brand that truly designed and produced with her in mind. The Rebecca Allen brand was born to hold Black and brown women at the heart of all decision-making and to support women to do their best work.

A graduate of Columbia Business School and Williams College, Rebecca lives in Brooklyn, NY with her husband Yosef Johnson, a toddler, and a cat.

We Talk About:

• Choosing your beliefs
• Letting your personal goals drive your business
• Things you're tolerating in life

Show Notes:

2020 was a year for the record books. It has impacted every person, and every business, in different ways... especially emotionally. There's no way to separate what happened last year from your business. You take it all with you, all of the stress, the overwhelm, the stir-craziness. We've all been trying to find our center and figure out the best way to keep moving forward.

We Talk About:

• Emily's body journey and finding what wellness means to her
• Focusing on nutrition and exercise
• Getting comfortable with your body
• Taking steps to get fit
• Building a path for yourself
• Emily's daily routine
• Creating a healthy relationship with social media

Resources:

• eabbate.com
• Instagram: @emilyabbate
• Listen: Hurdle

Show Notes:

Emily Abbate is an eternal optimist and total badass. She talks to CEOs, leaders, and inspiring people regularly on her podcast, Hurdle, inspired by her own hurdle moment. Somehow managing to be both superhuman and entirely approachable. Emily is a powerhouse in the fitness and body acceptance world and an important voice to listen to.

Question Highlights:

• What inspired you to change your life and what was the transformation experience like?
• What helped you navigate your path?
• What are some foundational steps women can take to get into better shape or continue to challenge themselves?
• What are some of the lessons you've learned while trying to build your freelance career?
• How do you structure your days and weeks?
• What is your relationship with social media?

Guest Bio:

Emily Abbate is a journalist, wellness coach, and host of Hurdle, a wellness-focused podcast where she chats with everyone from elite athletes to top CEOs about their highest highs, toughest moments, and everything in between. On a mission to empower women everywhere to live healthier, happier lives, Emily also regularly contributes to big-name editorial brands including GQ, Women's Health, Runner's World, SHAPE, and more.

We Talk About:

• What happens when you have no boundaries
• The downside to always saying yes
• Finding a bigger problem to focus on

Show Notes:

The idea of personal boundaries can stir up mixed feelings in people. Some think of it as merely making space for something big. Others have issues with their boundaries and have trouble setting and maintaining them. So, let's talk about boundaries, what they are, what happens when you have none, and how to build healthy ones that support your life and relationships.

We Talk About:

• Highlights/Lowlights
• The Lite Pink story
• Enjoying the process
• Having a vision for what your company stands for

Show Notes:

When you're a badass high achiever, it can feel strange when you reach your goals. Many of us strive for an outcome, but it isn't what we built it up to be once we get there. Even when you have a great life, it can feel strange not to strive for that next level. That's because the goal isn't to hit some endpoint. The goal is to enjoy the journey you take to get there.

Alli Talks About:

• Starting a business is overwhelming
• Going through the hard parts
• Making time & space to solve problems
• Enjoying the journey

Show Notes:

In the early days of starting a business, it can feel like there's so much more that you don't know than you do. If you're in that phase, it's okay. When you're striving for what you want, things aren't always going to go smoothly. But, nothing in life worth having is meant to be easy.