In this episode, Taylor is joined by Sharon Brand to talk all things entrepreneurship. Sharon is a Parsons Paris graduate with over seven years of experience in Communication, Digital, and Influencer Marketing within the fashion sector. She’s combined her passions for social media and branding to create Brands Media Group – a media agency that helps entrepreneurs grow their communities and elevate their online presence. Sharon shares what her life has looked like living internationally, going to school in Paris, and becoming an NYC transplant. She dives into her journey of starting Brands Media Group during COVID and how she knew she wanted to become an entrepreneur. They talk about navigating imposter syndrome as a creator and business owner and things they've learned along the way. Sharon has grown her business to a full team and shares invaluable tips on how to be a good leader. Lastly, she gives three powerful tips for business owners who are looking to elevate their brand.

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Taylor is joined back this week with Casey Taylor for part 2 of her guest interview. Casey is a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, host of the Rulebreaker Podcast, and mom of 2 based out of Leesburg, Virginia. In this episode, Casey shares her journey of postpartum depression and what the past year has looked like for her as she's finally come to terms with her depression. From therapy to meditation, she walks through ways she's coped and continues to be a healthy human. They talk about the struggles of parenthood and the pressures of raising humans in the era of social media. Casey and Taylor get real about "parenting advice" and how they navigate motherhood with their 3-year-olds. 

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The Rulebreaker Podcast

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This week's episode is with Casey Taylor - a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, host of the Rulebreaker Podcast, and mom of 2 based out of Leesburg, Virginia. In 2021, Casey's story of verbal abuse from the former Victoria's Secret CMO, Ed Razek, was on the front page of the New York Times as part of a Victoria's Secret expose. Casey shares her story of landing her dream job on the Victoria's Secret PR team, only to experience a toxic, abusive work environment that ultimately led to her leaving the company. She shares the uncomfortable experience with Razek and the events leading up to her involvement in Victoria's Secret whistleblowing campaign and following lawsuits. Casey dives into the toxic workplace culture and how it affected her mentally and emotionally. Casey was also in the recent docuseries, Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons, released in the summer of 2022 on Hulu. 

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Taylor is back for a solo dolo episode. In this convo, Taylor gets real with some life updates; including her reality check that shit is just hard right now, and the wild morning last week that included dog diarrhea and human vomit all in one. She shares her recent struggle with solo parenting and entrepreneurship. In her raw fashion, Taylor opens up about her work addiction, starting with a discussion on Dr. Gabor Maté's research in addiction and trauma. From people pleasing and performance to workaholism and money mindset, she gets honest about how overworking and obsession with success have affected her mental health. She shares how her fears and trauma have shaped her into the work-driven woman she is today. Lastly, Taylor dishes out her tips for others who may be struggling with workaholism.

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In this episode, Taylor is joined by Chandler J, who is an attorney at law, online entrepreneur, and creator of Naughtypreneur.  The girls dive into Chandler’s story of how she became known for the girl who “didn’t give a fuck” and how her path as a lawyer has looked different from most. Chandler shares the WILD story of how she caught her boyfriend cheating on her, through an app of all places. They get into the topics of exploring your feelings, getting therapy, and figuring out how to deal with your emotions. Finally, Chandler shares the reason she never wants to have kids.

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In this solo episode, Taylor gives a life update on her party planning escapades and tells the story of the time she passed out at a Young Dolph concert – yes, passed out... ER visit included. She reflects back on that time of her life when she was a new mom and rediscovered how to love her body after giving birth. She brings normalcy around the topic of dealing with insecurity and self-consciousness about your body post-partum. As requested by her audience, she discusses how to tap into your sexuality and sensuality in motherhood. From learning how to feel self-confident to discovering things for yourself, she shares a fresh and real perspective on loving your body and discovering your sensuality no matter what walk of life you're in.

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On this episode, Taylor is joined by Mikayla Chaparro – a mom, wife, entrepreneur, self-proclaimed home-designer, writer, and dreamer based in Lubbock, TX. She started her entrepreneurial journey in 2015 launching her photography business while raising her children, and quickly grew her business to over 6 figures in just a couple of years. Her life took a major turn in 2021 as she experienced the unimaginable loss of her youngest child. Mikayla first shares how her journey of being a teen mom at 16 and the past 7 years of entrepreneurship have led her to where she is today. She opens up about the death of her son, Valor, and what the past 11 months have looked like for her and her family as they cope with grief and trauma. Mikayla gets honest about how her faith has been tested through trauma and ultimately, how she is living out God's purpose for her life. She shares what's next for her life after Valor, including their upcoming business announcement, art projects, and more. 

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Instagram @mikayladawnchaparro

www.mikayladawnphotography.com

If you're struggling, help is available 24/7 via the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline by dialing 988.

If you or a loved one is coping with child loss, The Compassionate Friends non-profit is helping support families after a child dies. 

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In this episode Taylor is joined by sex and confidence coach Erika Eileen. Erika has been working in the coaching industry for 3 years now and studied Physical and Health Education as well as Gender Equality and Social Justice in university, and completed her undergraduate thesis on Social Determinants to Health in Type 1 Diabetics. They dive into Erika's story of her own journey to self-love and how she made her way into the coaching world. Erika shares some of her biggest tips on sharing your personal thoughts and self-image online, navigating emotions, and discovering one's path to sexual freedom. Taylor opens up about her own experience with discovering her sexuality, and this leads to a hot conversation about the strip club - including our favorite tips on how to make it work for you and your partner. Erika shares invaluable feedback on what it means to discover self-confidence and defy society's standards, sharing tip after tip that she normally shares in a private coaching setting. Finally, Erika shares more about the inception of the Cool to Connect Intimate Deck and how it can impact your sexual relationship with your partner(s).

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In this solo episode, Taylor is back with a few life updates. From summer events and kid's birthday parties to getting a new PUPPY! Taylor shares her opinions on parenting and the conflicting emotions she's been through in the past few years. She shares her experience growing up as an only child and how that shaped her desires as a parent now. She dives into the conversation of being a young mom and the difficulties of making friends as a parent at this age. If you're a parent struggling or feeling overwhelmed right now, she gives some solid advice to stop the comparison and start being the parent you were made to be.

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In this episode, Taylor is joined by online coach, educator,  and podcast host, Jessica Hawks. After going viral on TikTok and building massive awareness around building a business online, she has led students from around the world in becoming online service providers. Jessica shares her road to fame on TikTok and how she became viral merely overnight. They talk about the "state" of social media and the pressures around being a business owner and participant on social platforms. Jessica shares her journey through emotional abuse, major life changes, and being divorced in her 20s. The conversation takes a 180 turn from divorce and life hardships to discussing Jessica's experience with natural healing. Plus, they get a little wild as they explore shared spiritual experiences, sleep paralysis, and dream states.

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Instagram @itsjessicahawks

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