Hustle With Purpose Podcast

What better way to face life? With all the ups and downs and twisty roads along the way it’s important to have gumption.

Today we are joined by Kim Breiland, a certified Integrative Nutrition Health and Life Coach. Kim shared with us how she works with entrepreneurs that want to be successful in life AND business. Kim helps individuals feel better, release fear, insecurity, & doubt, and live a life of purpose and passion. 

Episode Highlights

02:09 - Kim’s early entrepreneurial journey and how she started her business

04:18 - The 3 C’s that allow you to achieve your goals in life 

13:04 - Kim’s different approach in helping her clients

19:30 - The importance of self-awareness and it helps you achieve your goals

About Kim

Kim is a certified Life Coach who works with entrepreneurs that want to be successful in life AND business. Kim helps individuals feel better, release fear, insecurity, & doubt, and live a life of purpose and passion. The Gumption Life provides coaching, training, & workshops that give you a blueprint for living a life of courage, boldness, & audacity.

Learn more about Kim and her business The Gumption Life, you may check their website https://thegumptionlife.com/

Connect with Kim as well

Instagram >> @thegumptionlife

Facebook >> @TheGumptionLife

Twitter >> @thegumptionlife

Pinterest >> The Gumption Life

More About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs. Are you ready to harness the power of brand strategy for your brand? Download our FREE Brand Strategy workbook. 

You can learn more about Jacinta at

– socialcircleinc.com

– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

We often talk about having a “work/life balance” but what happens when you also add “running a business” to the mix? Striking the right balance between having a full-time job, running a successful business, and just making time to focus on the things that bring you joy in life can start to feel like a real struggle.

Today we are joined by Dr. Courtney Williams, a licensed psychologist and the Founder of Willed by Wellness. Inspired by the term “strong-willed”, which means to be very determined to do something even if other people say it should not be done. Courtney talks about her own entrepreneurial journey and how she effectively uses her time to balance work, life, and business. 

Episode Highlights

01:04 - Courtney’s journey to starting Willed by Wellness
13:06 - How understanding your personality can be a huge asset for your business 
17:54 - Courtney’s approach to balancing work, life, and business 
20:17 - Courtney’s #1 piece of advice for accomplishing any goal in life 

About Courtney

As a licensed psychologist, Courtney’s years of clinical training have helped her to provide culturally-informed, strength-based, and multi-modal care to diverse populations ranging from adolescents to older adults. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia. Courtney has also obtained a master’s degree from NC Central University and a bachelor’s degree from UNC Greensboro, both in Psychology.  

Learn more about Courtney and her business Willed by Wellness,LLC, you may check their website https://willedbywellness.com/

Connect with Courtney as well

Instagram >> @willedbywellnessllc
Facebbok >> @willedbywellnessllc
LinkedIn >> @Willed by Wellness, LLC
TikTok >> @willedbywellnessllc

More About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs. Are you ready to harness the power of brand strategy for your brand? Download our FREE Brand Strategy workbook. 

You can learn more about Jacinta at

– socialcircleinc.com
– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

When it comes to your website, good design and visuals are only half of the magic. In order to truly create a website that cuts through the noise and turns browsers into buyers, you need website copy that works. 

Today we are joined by Lucy Bedawi, a copywriter also known as “My Write Hand Woman” where she talks about her not-so-traditional entrepreneurial journey and how she helped entrepreneurs stand out and provide no-fluff copy. 

Episode Highlights
02:19 - How Lucy started her copywriting business
05:36 - Lucy’s best service offer, VIP Days
09:01 - Tips for those who are DIY-ing their copy and copy edits
14:06 - Common copywriting mistakes

About Lucy

Lucy is the copywriter behind the brand My Write Hand Woman. She specializes in writing personality-packed copy that converts for women-run businesses. She’s the writer behind international corporations, fast-growth start-ups, world-famous bakeries, 7-figure coaches, and many creative entrepreneurs. She uses the client’s brand voice and zesty humor to help companies stand out online, create a fun brand presence and scale much faster. 

Get to know Lucy and her upcoming projects and services through her website https://www.mywritehandwoman.com/

Connect with her on Instagram @mywritehandwoman >> https://www.instagram.com/mywritehandwoman/

More About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs. Are you ready to harness the power of brand strategy for your brand? Download our FREE Brand Strategy workbook. 

You can learn more about Jacinta at

– socialcircleinc.com
– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

Having a diverse workplace is what most of us want to achieve, either in an organization or even in small businesses. And now, it’s all possible by putting the right person to help the entire workplace.

We are joined today by Diana Vasquez, Founder and Consultant at Beyond Diversity and speaker at the National Diversity in Aquatics Convention, The Young Women of Color Symposium at Loyola Academy, working with United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley, and the Hispanic Affinity Group at Gillette. She has obtained her certificate in nonprofit management from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice and a certificate in Organizational Leadership from Northwestern.

Episode Highlights

01:52 - Diana’s childhood experiences that inspired her to build Beyond Diversity
04:14 - Diana’s process in helping entrepreneurs and organizations in achieving diversity and at the same time create a loyal workforce
10:34 - Tips on how to start creating a diverse workplace
13:21 - How to promote a positive and inclusive working environment
20:17 - Advise on how to show up 100% yourself upon returning to the office 

About Diana

Diana is an Afrolatinx Dominican and carries her intersecting identities proudly and enjoys learning from other cultures and life experiences. Growing up in the urban community of Lynn, MA, Diana believes in equal access and opportunity for all regardless of economic or educational status. Diana is passionate about closing the opportunity divide for the most vulnerable people. With several years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion strategy, organizing, and advocacy, Diana embodies what it means to be a social justice advocate. 

You can also check her and her services at www.beyonddv.com

Or connect with her on Instagram @beyond_diversity 

More About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs. Are you ready to harness the power of brand strategy for your brand? Download our FREE Brand Strategy workbook. 

You can learn more about Jacinta at

– socialcircleinc.com
– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Cassandre Dunbar, a mom of two spirited boys, wife, doctor and educator. Years of ‘doing it all’ finally culminated in severe burnout following the traumatic birth of her now 2-year-old son.

Now Cassandre is passionate about self-care practices for black millennial women, especially moms who've been socialized to be self-sacrificing since birth. Cassandre is the host of the Be Well, Sis podcast, a wellness podcast dedicated to providing resources and candid conversations that empower black millennial women to be their best selves. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

Episode Highlights:
02:14 - The moment Cassandre realized she had been neglecting her self care
05:12 - How starting a podcast allowed Cassandre to prioritize her mental and spiritual well being. 
06:02 - Cassandre and I have an unfiltered discussion about our own struggles with self-care
13:55 - Launching a podcast in the midst of a recession
18:10 - Cassandre’s sage advice for anyone starting a podcast or any other business venture
24:41 - How Be Well Sis was became a self care community for women of color 
28:40 - Learn what Cassandra has in store for the next stage of Be Well Sis 

About Cassandre

Cassandre Dunbar is the host of Be Well, Sis Podcast a wellness podcast dedicated to providing resources and candid conversations that empower black millennial women to be their best selves. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

You can also check her and the community at https://thebewellsis.com/
or connect with her on Instagram @bewellsis_podcast

More About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs. Are you ready to harness the power of brand strategy for your brand? Download our FREE Brand Strategy workbook. 

You can learn more about Jacinta at
– socialcircleinc.com
– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

In our businesses, we often have tasks that we deem “dreadful” and tend to put on the back burner. For many creative-driven entrepreneurs, those tasks often include accounting. 

In this week’s episode, I have an enlightening conversation with Kendra Dancy, owner and founder of The Blk Report about the importance of knowing your numbers, how you can use your numbers to make strategic business decisions, and when it makes sense to invest in a CFO for your business. 

Episode Highlights:
[2:08] A little about Kendra’s journey
[8:20] Some shocking statistics about CPAs 
[9:41] The mission behind The Blk Report 
[12:46] How to use your numbers to make strategic business decision
[22:00] When is the right time to invest in a CFO?
[26:55] The Lightning Round with Kendra Dancy

About Kendra:

Kendra Dancy is a CPA and Virtual CFO who is dedicated to serving Black female entrepreneurs. Think of her as your business bestie- who has your back and your books! A nerdy accountant by trade, Kendra loves using numbers to tell a story and inform decisions. Kendra founded The Blk Report to demystify all things business finances and empower Black women entrepreneurs to not only know their numbers but to recognize the power in using their numbers to make strategic decisions in their business. When she's not working - she enjoys trying new restaurants with her husband, taking long walks with her dog, or pretending to be a bartender and mixing up cocktails at home.

You can learn more about The Blk Report at:
By visiting The Blk Report website at www.theblkreport.com
Following The Blk Report on Instagram at theblkreport

More About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs. Are you ready to harness the power of brand strategy for your brand? Download our FREE Brand Strategy workbook. 

You can learn more about Jacinta at

– socialcircleinc.com
– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

Are you a new business owner trying to land your first client? You're not alone. One of the biggest challenges as a new service-based business owner is often how to land your first client. In this episode, I'm opening up and sharing the methods and tactics I used when I first started my business to get my first clients, establish proof of concept, and eventually build a business that attracts high quality, paying clients with ease. 

Episode Highlights:
[2:51] How to get your feet wet 
[5:55] Consider bartering your services 
[8:41] Be willing to work with people
[10:53] Do as many discovery calls as it takes
[13:06] Partner with businesses that align with yours
[15:32] Treat all of your clients like VIPs
[19:22] What to do if you’re not booking Discovery Calls

More About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs. Are you ready to harness the power of brand strategy for your brand? Download our FREE Brand Strategy workbook. 

You can learn more about Jacinta at

– socialcircleinc.com 

– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

Growing from being a freelancer to a successful business owner through systems integration worked so well for Lauren Kennedy. And it’ll also work for your business too.

This week’s guest, Lauren Kennedy, the founder and chief marketing nerd of Coastal Consulting and also considered a unicorn in her field, is a technical expert in HubSpot and Salesforce and a strategic marketer.

We had an incredible conversation where she shared her journey on starting out as a freelancer and now an empowered  CEO and how having strategic system integrations helped her journey and her clients.

Episode Highlights:

01:31 - Lauren’s entrepreneurial journey
03:29 - Carving her niche and grow as an entrepreneur
07:42 - Creating a business plan focusing on specific systems
15:56 - Tools and systems to use to help your business

More about Lauren

Lauren Kennedy is the founder and chief marketing nerd of Coastal Consulting and also considered a unicorn in her field. Lauren is a technical expert in Salesforce and HubSpot, and a strategic marketer. Lauren founded coastal consulting, to create a space where people come first. That means a robust benefits package, continuous education and development, and most of all, a people-first approach to serving clients.

You can check Coastal Consulting on their website https://www.coastalconsulting.co/

And you can also connect with Lauren via Twitter @CMNCoastal https://twitter.com/cmncoastal

More About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs. Are you ready to harness the power of brand strategy for your brand? Download our FREE Brand Strategy workbook. 

You can learn more about Jacinta at
– socialcircleinc.com
– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

It’s already the 3rd month of the year 2022! How fast, right? Spring is just around the corner. The change in season is a perfect time to reflect on your goals, your progress during the new year so far, and make any changes to help you reach those goals. 

This is your reminder to set some time aside to spring clean your brand and make sure it’s working as hard as possible for your business! 

About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs.

You can learn more about Jacinta at
– socialcircleinc.com
– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.

Running a business shouldn’t be a one-woman show. At some point in your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll need to outsource some tasks in order to achieve your business goals. Whether the tasks include branding your business, administrative tasks, or hiring a financial professional - bringing in experts to help you build your business will allow you to unlock the next level in your business and scale with ease. 

Today I’m joined by Jordan Schanda King, a serial entrepreneur and expert at business optimization to talk about how to outsource effectively so you can become the visionary and CEO of your business.

Episode Highlights:

02:24 - How Jordan started her entrepreneurial journey by accident
08:42 - The #1 key to growing your business
14:33 - Some big misconceptions about outsourcing
16:34 - How to identify which tasks to outsource in your business
17:45 - How to determine when it’s the right time to start outsourcing 

About Jordan

Jordan Schanda King is a serial entrepreneur and expert at business optimization. Since starting her first business in 2013, she has published a book, founded and co-founded multiple businesses, developed and led group programs in three industries, filed copyrights on multiple products, and successfully sold a business. Now Jordan runs a Contract COO agency, Easy Scaling, specializing in full business management for women scaling service-based businesses. 

You can check her works through her website at www.easyscaling.com.

Grab her How to Outsource Effectively: A Practical Workbook and Tools https://www.easyscaling.com/outsource-effectively

And connect with her on Instagram @jordanschandaking

About Your Host

Jacinta Gandy is passionate about small business and a champion of women’s entrepreneurship. She’s the founder of Social Circle, a full-service creative studio specializing in bold, beautiful branding and web design for driven women entrepreneurs.

You can learn more about Jacinta at
– socialcircleinc.com
– Follow on IG at jacinta_gandy

Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the Hustle With Purpose Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher and other podcast platforms available to you. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated.

For detailed show notes please go to socialcircleinc.com/podcast.