Go Be Great

Go Be Great

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  • Episode 45 - Infusing Faith and Business with Nikita Hines

    Meet Nikita

    • Daughter of a King
    • Certified Professional Life Coach
    • Virtual Assistant ~ Published Author
    • Hi, I am Nikita Hines, CEO/Founder of Nikita Hines Enterprises which envelopes my various business ventures including but not limited to Renew You LLC and Luxury Virtual Solutions LLC.  Those who have worked with me may identify me as Nikita, Coach Nik,  or The Purpose Pusher. Personally, I identify myself as A Daughter of a KING. King being Jesus Christ. It took me several years to really say that aloud. I've always known it but now I have whole heartedly accepted my role as a part of the kingdom.


      Like many of us feel, life hasn't always dealt me a pretty hand. I have went through various obstacles that have challenged my walk (i.e. single parenting hardships, depression, anxiety, negative mindset, unhealthy patterns & cycles, struggles with fibromyalgia, weight loss, etc.) I have also had just as many challenges with building a business; being organized & consistent. It wasn't until I decided to let go and let God and surrender to him wholeheartedly before I began to see more of an alignment with my mind, body, spirit, and business. I had decided enough was enough. My faith walk is maturing & prayerfully will continue to develop daily. I'm not perfect, the road isn't always easy but it's amazing what a mustard seed of Faith, a whole lot of prayer, and dedication can do for you.


      There's no doubt in my mind that the brand I am building is a part of my purpose and calling. I have made it a priority to help others overcome some of the same obstacles I have went through and develop a better lifestyle, whether it be through your health, business, or spiritually. The products and services I provide are developed on a foundation of faith and love, in hopes that it will bring growth to you and/or your business in some form or fashion. Small changes bring big results. I am here to serve, guide, and walk with you on your journey to newness and success.

      Grab your 21 Day Devotional, Let God Plan Your Business Success. Now Available!

      Phone: 704-665-7954



      If you would like to watch the video version of this podcast please click this link and you'll be taken to my YouTube channel.  To learn more about how I can serve you; go to my linktr.ee/coachkarena.  Join one my upcoming workshops to begin to peel back the layers of negative thinking and live your life of authenticity, purpose and impact - find out more here:  linktr.ee/coachkarena 

      Want to be a guest on my show?  Yep...go to linktr.ee/coachkarena to complete and submit your profile.  We will review it and email for next steps if we believe that you are a good fit for our community of listeners.

      33 min
    • Episode 44 - What Type Of Icon Are You?

      In this episode I am extending the conversation that I started on social media about BEING AN ICON.  You are on two roads at once.  You're on your journey but you're also on your mission.  Where are you pointing people?  Let's talk.  Message me your thoughts.  Don't forget to check out my linktr.ee/coachkarena to be up to date on the happenings that I have going on.  

      9 min
    • Episode 43 - Transforming Stumbling Blocks To Stepping Stones
      In today’s episode I am encouraging you to see the two facets of your entrepreneurial life. We are taking steps to GO BE GREAT! Click this linktr.ee/coachkarena to learn more about the impactful workshops that I have coming up and how you can begin the process of learning how to move past negative thoughts, patterns and behaviors in order to fulfill your purpose.  
      Want to be a guest on my show?  Go to linktr.ee/coachkarena to complete and submit your profile.  We will review it and email for next steps if we believe that you are a good fit for our community of listeners.
      11 min
    • Episode 42 - Authenticity And Genuineness; Why It Feels Cheesy

      In this brief but impactful episode I am talking about authenticity and genuineness.  I want to explain why it seems so cheesy initially by exiting the comfort zone and leaning in to you who you were destined to be.  

      Click this linktr.ee/coachkarena to learn more about the impactful workshops that I have coming up and how you can begin the process of learning how to move past negative thoughts, patterns and behaviors in order to fulfill your purpose.  

      Read my LinkedIn article referenced in the episode titled Become Comfortable With The Impact Of Your Purpose

      Want to be a guest on my show?  Go to linktr.ee/coachkarena to complete and submit your profile.  We will review it and email for next steps if we believe that you are a good fit for our community of listeners.

      13 min
    • Episode 41 - Business Spotlight With Rondelle Martin

      Today on the show we are spotlighting CEO and Business, Faith and Life Coach Rondelle Martin who is no stranger to our show and community.  To hear more from Coach Rondelle about her story take a listen to Episode 17 - Celebrating Women's History Month HERstory With Rondelle Martin. 

      Coach Rondelle has recently release her much anticipated Profit On Purpose Membership Program.  

      You should join if:

      • You're a start-up entrepreneur or side-hustler looking to gain resources and accountability to grow to 4-figure months in your service-based business.
      • You have started a business or side-hustle, but you need accountability, guidance, and tools to stay focused and motivated.
      • You're looking to monetize your influence by creating a purposeful stream of income outside of being a social media influencer.
      • You're aspiring to start a purposeful, service-based business, but you have no idea how and where to start.
      • You're looking for a community of amazing Christian women entrepreneurs to grow in sisterhood, faith, and business with.
      • This group is not for you if:

        • You only aspire to become a social media influencer.
        • You aspire to only start a product-based business or brick and mortar storefront.
        • You do not want to be apart of a community and receive accountability, support, and networking opportunities.
        • Here's more about Coach Rondelle:  She's a Christian single mama that provides practical and straightforward advice to help millennial women identify and monetize their purpose, strengthen their faith, and live confident and intentional lives. She also offers coaching services to help women map out going from point A to B when it comes to purpose-driven business.   She's currently based in Atlanta, GA and originally from Washington, DC. If you would like to inquire about business opportunities and sponsorships, please email Coach Rondelle at [email protected].  Social Media: Motherhood & Lifestyle Instagram: @daily_delle  Business & Purpose Coaching: @rondellemartin.  Tune in to Coach Rondelle's YouTube channel for additional valuable tips, tools and strategies.



          If you would like to watch the video version of this podcast please click this link and you'll be taken to my YouTube channel.  To learn more about how I can serve you; go to my linktr.ee/coachkarena.  Join one my upcoming workshops to begin to peel back the layers of negative thinking and live your life of authenticity, purpose and impact - find out more here:  linktr.ee/coachkarena 

          Want to be a guest on my show?  Yep...go to linktr.ee/coachkarena to complete and submit your profile.  We will review it and email for next steps if we believe that you are a good fit for our community of listeners.

          24 min
        • Episode 40 - Stepping Up and Stepping Out of Adversity With Caterina Rando

          Caterina Rando, passionately serves women on a mission. 

          Her over twenty-five years of educating and empowering entrepreneurs, makes her truly masterful at providing a ton of value.

          Caterina is all about, positivity, integrity, generosity, community and providing massive value while uplifting others.  

          Caterina is a sought-after-speaker, workshop and retreat leader and a prolific author her books include: Learn to Think Differently, from Watkins Publishing, released in over thirteen countries and several languages, A Women’s Guide To Starting a Giving Circle and her latest book, the ABCs of Public Speaking which quickly hit #1 in four Amazon best-seller categories.  

          Caterina leads an annual Breakthrough Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs, a Sought-After-Speaker Mastermind Cruise and a program to teach women how to do their own retreats.   She is also, the founder of The Thriving Women in Business Center in San Francisco, a place for women to gather and host workshops. Plus she also started the Thriving Women in Business Giving Circle. 

          This is a group of big-hearted entrepreneurs, who raise money for women and girls education and entrepreneurship training. She wants women to know that they do not have to wait until they are wealthy or retired before they can embrace philanthropy and start making a huge difference.   

          Grab this link to learn more about Caterina 

          Grab the links below to connect with Caterina:

          • FB Business Page 
          • Instagram Page
          • LinkedIn Page
          • FB Business Group

          • If you would like to watch the video version of this podcast please click this link and you'll be taken to my YouTube channel.  To learn more about how I can serve you; go to my linktr.ee/coachkarena.  Join one my upcoming workshops to begin to peel back the layers of negative thinking and live your life of authenticity, purpose and impact - find out more here:  linktr.ee/coachkarena 

            Want to be a guest on my show?  Yep...go to linktr.ee/coachkarena to complete and submit your profile.  We will review it and email for next steps if we believe that you are a good fit for our community of listeners.

            25 min
          • Episode 38 - So You Want To Own A Talk Show? Real Talk With Monique White

            Monique White was born and raised in Opelousas, Louisiana, in a modest close net family lifestyle.  After graduating high school Monique wanted to spread her wings from her small town lifestyle and decided to move to Houston, Texas were she learned to overcome hardships, and removed her own MASKS.  In 2010 as a co-owner with her business partners they created the OPS Show which was dedicated to spotlighting people in the Houston Community.

            In 2015, Monique created the “Our Life TV Show”.  Monique created “Our Life” to let women of all ages and backgrounds know that it is okay to remove our MASKS that we wear daily and really talk about issues women deal with every day in America but are often silenced.

            Monique has worked in various media roles for over 9 years which has allowed her to expanded Our Life World Wide, by launching her show on the OnPoint Network out of Alabama, the show airs every Wednesday at 8p.Also the show is not just on Access Cable stations in Houston, but it is also aired on ROKU, Amazon Fire Stick and Apple Tv.  Under the OnPoint Network currently Monique is working on her goals of turning her show into its own nationally syndicated broadcast as well as opening a foundation for mental health in her mother’s name.

            36 min
          • Episode 37 - A Fireside Chat On Being Enough With Grace-Ann Johnson

            About Grace-Ann Johnson

            "I am who God says I am; therefore, I am ENOUGH!"

            Grace-Ann Johnson is an experienced Life Coach and Finance Professional with over 20 years of leadership experience in financial and coaching roles; where she has encouraged and guided  employees and colleagues alike to advance their professional and personal lives. She has worked for well-known and award winning hotels such as: W-Hotels, New York Palace, Omni Berkshire-New York, The James SoHo, among others.


            Her love for connecting and building relationships, helping and teaching others to unlock their true potential and grow their knowledge in finance; mixed with her distinct managerial style has afforded her the opportunity to understand what it takes to make businesses and leaders successful, lucrative and balanced.

            After years as a highly-accomplished finance executive in corporate America, Grace-Ann chose to fully trust God, by stepping out of her fear, and into her passion and purpose as a full-time Life Coach.

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            She decided to pursue her true-calling after a heart-breaking, but much needed revelation from her oldest son who one day said, “Mommy, I woke up this morning and I didn’t see you and now I am going to bed and still I don’t see you.” Due to Grace-Ann's demanding position, that had her working late nights, she often didn't get to spend the evenings and early mornings, with her children during the work week. Her oldest son's words broke her heart, but also sparked a fire in her to take action and to seek out her true calling; that was fully in alignment with her values and God-given gifts and talents.

            Grace-Ann knows first-hand the fear and uncertainty in taking the first, transformative step, but also knew that the divine purpose that God has placed within her had to take precedence over these concerns. After all we were put on this earth to fulfill our God-given purpose. Once she decided to step into her purpose she created robust plans of action, tools, guides and resources to help others understand that they too can step out of fear and inadequacy and into being more than ENOUGH.


            The rich foundation set by her mother, genuine love for building relationships, teaching others, authenticity, and business acumen has provided the basis for her new chapter:

            Grace is Enough.

            • Grace Ann on YouTube 
            • Grace Ann on Facebook 
            • Grace Ann on LinkedIn
            • Grace Ann's website
            • 36 min
            • Episode 36 - How One Interaction Has Changed My Perspective
              In this short and juicy episode I talk about an encounter that I recently had and how it has changed my perspective. I’m already against anything cookie-cutter but this really solidified it for me. Let me know your thoughts after you’ve listened. I want to hear from you.
              12 min
            • Episode 35 - A Fireside Chat With Bernie Davies On Understanding Who You Are

              Read more about Bernie:

              An Award winning Author, Speaker and Business Strategist, Bernie has trained hundreds of businesses from the Private and Public Sector, as far back as 2009.  

              Bernie works closely with entrepreneurs and individuals to master the principles she explores in this book.  As a Business Wales mentor and Welsh Government business coach Bernie shares her unique business tips with Welsh Businesses.  Bernie has delivered countless monthly sell-out training seminars to hundreds of businesses globally and regularly sits on awards judging panels.  

              Bernie is a regular BBC Radio Wales contributor, ITV and media personality.  Bernie continues to build a career as an entrepreneur, business strategist, motivational speaker and author of 4 books.  In 2010 Bernie published her first book, ‘Two Faced Networking’ and has gone on to write her latest bestseller 'Your Business Your Way' in 2020 alongside being co-author on two further books; one of which is a best seller and the other being released imminently. 

              A serial entrepreneur, in 2012 she launched and operated an award winning and much-loved chain of restaurants called Jamaican Jill’s. Bernie owns Introbiz Swansea and West Wales, a successful networking franchise of Introbiz UK and is the CEO & Founder of Bernie Davies Global Ltd.   

              On the back of all of these success Bernie has now launched her own Publishing House 'Your Book Your Way'  supporting authors throughout their journey from concept to Best seller.  What's next for Bernie Davies? Who knows! But it will be exciting regardless.


              • Connect with Bernie on Facebook - Grab the link.
              • Connect with Bernie on LinkedIn - Grab the link.
              • 29 min

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