In this episode of the Launch that Ish podcast, we sit down with Tobi Asare, founder of My Bump Pay and author of The Blend. Tobi founded My Bump Pay, a virtual platform that provides pregnant women and new mothers with the resources and support they need to break the glass ceiling in the workplace.

Throughout the episode, Tobi stresses the importance of community and resources for women who are trying to balance their careers and parenthood. She also emphasizes the importance of doing your research and asking questions so you can demand your worth.

Tobi also discusses her new book, The Blend: How to Successfully Manage a Career and a Family. In this book, Tobi shares her wisdom and advice on how to make working work for you, covering everything from the financial to the emotional aspects of working motherhood and from preparing for maternity leave to returning with confidence.

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Learn More About Tobi:

Website: http://mybumppay.com/

Book: https://bit.ly/41h8whC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybumppay/

This Episode of Launch That Ish features Damilola Okuboyejo- Founder and Creative Director of By Dami Studios, the award-winning luxury design and gifting company.Her goal? To live a life of gratitude and intentionality and to inspire others to do the same, which she accomplishes through the world of deeply intentional stationery and gifting.

I’m incredibly excited to share the magic of Damilola with you. Her authenticity and brilliance are unmatched and in this conversation you will get a glimpse into how she never fails to show up as herself in every space she occupies.  We also speak about self-sabotage  and how a lot of times, we are the ones getting in our own way. We share our tips on overcoming self sabotage and also give our thoughts on the best tools and strategies needed to find success as an entrepreneur in 2023, including the importance of staying in your lane, what it means to be resourceful in today’s economy, and the often-overlooked magic of rest!

Also guess what? Introducing: The Launch That Ish Newsletter! A weekly newsletter for our community. Visit launchthatIsh.substack.com to sign up! 

Follow Dami on Instagram

Visit By Dami Studios online 

Visit Boxed by Dami

On this episode of Launch that Ish, Geomyra Pollard, a well-rounded life + biz coach for creatives stops by to discuss the important role Rest plays in truly thriving in your business. Geomyra and Kunbi talk about boundaries and how to enforce them; Delegation and how it’s a game changer; and the magical power of saying NO. This is a great episode for anyone out there who is overwhelmed and trying to navigate living a balanced, well-rounded life. 

About Geomyra: Geomyra Pollard is a well-rounded life + biz coach for creatives that aspire to create and live with grace, passion, and purpose. She is a systems and workflows guru and works with clients to implement systems into their homes and businesses. Through her coaching firm, courses, and podcast, Living Well-Rounded, Geomyra finds joy as the strategic support and encouragement for entrepreneurs seeking a thriving business and a well-rounded life!

Links:

Instagram: @iamlivingwellrounded

TikTok: @geomyra

Website: geomyra.com

On Episode of 21 of the Launch that Ish podcast we have Fashion Designer and Founder of KAI Collective, Fisayo Longe. Listen in as we talk with Fisayo about the struggles of starting a fashion line, the influence of blogging, and her journey to becoming one of the industry's rising stars. Get ready to hear about her experiences and how she managed to rise above the ashes during the COVID-19 Outbreak. 

In this episode, we talk about:

·  How she went from blogging as a Finance trainee to entrepreneurial fashion (5:20-11:44)

·  What's so great about blogging? (12:30-13:36)

·   A beginner's guide to Fashion as a business (16:31-28:30)

·    Why listening to your clients can level up your game (31:50-33:10)

·    Dealing with copycats (42:10-46:50)

Connect with Fisayo Longe

·  Her Fashion Line : https://kaicollective.com/about-us/

·  Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaicollective/

·  Visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thekaicollective/

·  Connect with Kai Collective on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kaicollective

·  Check her out on Linkedin: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/fisayo-longe-ab2519aa

. Fisayo's Forbes 30 Under 30 Feature

Check out a new episode of Launch that Ish every other Friday. 

We’re kicking off the newly re-branded Launch that Ish podcast with my favorite business coach- Candice Coppola! If you’re on the brink or even just thinking about launching, this episode is for you. Whether it's a business, podcast, or a new talent, NOW is the time to launch that Ish! 

In this episode, we talk about:

·      Mindset issues, how to overcome your analysis paralysis, and defeat imposter syndrome (6:55-23:49)

·      How to realize your purpose and overcome that fear that you are not enough (24:00-27:00)

·      How to transform other people's lives and make your dreams come true NOW! (31:55-36:10)

·      Three proven tips in Candice Coppola's framework that work (37:37-45:02)

·      A special message from Candice Coppola and how to get a one-on-one call with her (45:07-48:02)

Connect with Candice Coppola

·      Visit her website: https://candicecoppola.com/media

·      Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice.coppola/

·      Visit her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thecandicecoppola

·      Check her out on Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@candicecoppola

Resources mentioned in this episode

·      Minding your money: https://anchor.fm/perfete/episodes/Episode-7--Candice-Coppola-on-Uncovering-her-Purpose-and-Making-it-Profitable-e56v3c

·      Get on a 90-minute clarity call with Candice Coppola: https://candicecoppola.com/clarity

·      Visit our "Launch that Ish" Instagram: https://instagram.com/launchthatish?igshid=12t5pxkdso11r

Get your notepads out and prepare for a WORD! Episode 19 of the Perfete Podcast features the incredible Emily Ley, Founder of Simplified and The Simplified Planner®. a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. On this episode, we discuss Emily's incredible start, the lessons she learned along her way and her advice for budding and established entrepreneurs. We also discuss in detail what it means to Grow BOLDY  and chase a life that you truly want. This episode is well worth the listen. Get ready to learn! 

About our guest: Emily Ley is the founder of Simplified®, a brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. Emily has been featured in Forbes, Family Circle, Better Homes and Gardens, Glamour, and Good Housekeeping. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including Best New Product at the National Stationery Show, as well as Small Business of the Year, Female Owned Business of the Year, and Entrepreneur of the Year by Studer Community Institute. Emily and her team collaborated with AT-A-GLANCE® to create gift and planning collections carried in Office Depot, Staples, and Target. Emily is the author of national bestselling books Grace, Not Perfection: Embracing Simplicity, Celebrating Joy, A Simplified Life: Tactical Tools for Intentional Living, and When Less Becomes More: Making Space for Slow, Simple, and Good. Now, as an author, entrepreneur, wife and mother to three, Emily lives in Pensacola, Florida, with her husband, Bryan, and their son Brady and twins, Tyler and Caroline.

On episode 18, we speak to Dr. Adanna Steinacker- digital entrepreneur, motivational speaker and female empowerment coach. Adanna is also one-half of  Adanna-David, a couple who rose to fame in 2015 through a fun viral moment of them dancing on Instagram. 5 years later, Adanna (and her husband David) have transformed a single moment into a lucrative entrepreneurial career with multiple businesses and a beautiful family.

Amongst her many business ventures, Adanna is the co-founder of the influencer marketing agency 'Adanna & David Digital' that represents her brand as a family content creator, and has amassed a community of over half a million people. With a strong value rooted in equality, Adanna uses her digital presence to advocate for both gender and racial equality.

Having transitioned from clinical medicine to full blown entrepreneurship, Adanna's mission is to bridge the gap for black women who want to transition to entrepreneurship, beginning from a place of purpose

Resources

Adanna David Instagram

Adanna Steinacker Instagram

Adanna David Youtube