Have you ever thought about what entrepreneurship was like for Living Single character Khadijah James? Played by Queen Latifah, Khadijah was living the true entrepreneur life in the 90's sitcom show and we loved every minute of it.

In today's episode JayJay, and fellow Orange Collab co-creators Brittany and Amber, take a deep dive into the character of Khadijah James. Tune in to hear their thoughts about her entrepreneur journey and all the many lessons they've learned from her.

What we talked about:

• Why Living Single was so groundbreaking
• Building systems in your business
• How Khadijah dealt with the many financial challenges of her growing business
• Taking care of your mental health as a business owner
• Importance of having a support system
• Hiring family and friends

Living Single episodes mentioned:

• Who's the Boss - Season 1, Episode 22
• Shrink to Fit - Season 3, Episode 19
• In the Black is Beautiful - Season 1, Episode 5
• Not-So-Silent Partner - Season 4, Episode 4
• Quittin' Time - Season 1, Episode 10
• Who's Scooping Who - Season 2, Episode 23

Today's Hosts:

• Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs
• Follow Amber on Instagram @curly_corner
• Follow Brittany on Instagram @britt.kirkland

Final Thoughts:

• Join our Patreon
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• Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com
• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

Contracts are an important part of the business that shouldn't be overlooked. Doing business without a contract leaves the business exposed to potential risks.

In today's episode, JayJay chats with Orange Collab co-creators, Brittany and Tyler about their experiences with contracts. Tune in to hear about the lessons they've learned and terms that you may want to include in your contracts.

What we talked about:

• Contract mistakes we've made
• Risks of doing business without a contract
• Things our contracts include
• Dealing with changes and cancellations
• Learning how to negotiate contracts

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Honeybook
• Dubsado
• The Contract Shop

Today's Hosts:

• Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs
• Follow Brittany on Instagram @britt.kirkland
• Follow Tyler on Instagram @thriftsandtangles

Final Thoughts:

• Join our Patreon
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• Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com
• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

We can learn a lot about the entrepreneur journey from other successful entrepreneurs. And who better to observe than Issa Rae!

Today, JayJay and Kendra sit down with Orange Collab co-creator, Amber, to do a deep dive into the entrepreneur journey of Issa Rae. Tune in to hear their thoughts and lessons learned from Issa's work, her entrepreneur journey, and her activism.

This episode does NOT contain Insecure spoilers.

What we talked about:

• Issa's career path
• What we've learned from Issa
• Starting where you are with what you have
• Leaning in to your creativity and passions
• Networking within your circle

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Orange Collab Book Club
• The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae
• Insecure on HBO
• The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl on YouTube
• The Felicia Leatherwood Detangler Brush
• The Lovebirds on Netflix
• Issa's Airbnb
• Amber's Creative Content Planner

Today's Hosts:

• Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs
• Follow Kendra on Instagram @kendrajayy
• Follow Amber on Instagram @curly_corner

Final Thoughts:

• Join our Patreon
• Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab

• Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook

• Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com
• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

If you're like us, you may have a love-hate relationship with Instagram. And you know what, that's okay.

Join Kendra and JayJay as they have an honest conversation about how they're currently feeling about Instagram. Tune in to hear the good, the bad, the ugly, and how they plan on using Instagram in 2022.

What we talked about:

• How we are really feeling about the platform
• Realizing that Instagram can't be the only place to market our business
• Being in an Instagram rut
• Reevaluating the type of content we want to create
• What we enjoy about Instagram
• Our processes when creating content
• Normalizing taking breaks

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Color Me Courtney and Color Me Magic

Today's Hosts:

• Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs
• Follow Kendra on Instagram @kendrajayy

Final Thoughts:

• Join our Patreon
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• Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook

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Creating self-care practices doesn't need to be overly complicated. In today's episode, Kendra and JayJay are chatting about simple relaxing practices that help them rejuvenate. Tune in to hear how they implement these practices into their regular routines and how you can begin identifying things that relax you too.

What we talked about:

• Current things that we find relaxing
• Dealing with anxiety
• Surrounding yourself with things that make you happy
• Popular practices that we do not find relaxing
• Tips on finding things that relax you and how to make the time for those things
• Using what you have at home to create relaxing practices

Links mentioned in this episode:

• The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
• Verity by Colleen Hoover
• Episode # 8 - A Book Debate: Audio vs. E-book vs. Physical

Today's hosts:

• Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs
• Follow Kendra on Instagram @kendrajayy

Final thoughts:

• Join our Patreon
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• Join The Orange Collab Community on Facebook

• Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com
• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

Within the last few years, conversations around mental health have increased. Dealing with past pain and emotions is an important process of our overall well-being.

Today JayJay and Kendra sit down with Orange Collab Co-Creator Amber to have a transparent conversation about mental health and dealing with past triggers and emotions.

What we talked about:

• Holding emotions in
• Realizing that you don't have to live with unhealthy emotions
• Overcompensating to avoid triggers
• Being in constant survival mode
• The sift in mental wellness
• Practicing healthy boundaries

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Set Boundaries Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab
• Therapy For Black Girls

Today's Hosts:

• Follow JayJay on Instagram @withjaybraggs
• Follow Kendra on Instagram @kendrajayy
• Follow Amber on Instagram @curly_corner

Final thoughts:

• Join our Patreon
• Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab
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• Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com
• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast

Pivots are a natural part of the business journey. Recognizing when changes are needed is a skill you learn in real-time.

In today's episode, Kendra and JayJay are joined by Tyler to chat about navigating through seasons of pivots and breaks. They share the lessons they've learned over the last year and give tips on how to navigate through seasons of change.

What we talked about:

• Dealing with pivots
• Using social media for fun
• Trying marketing strategies other than social media
• Giving yourself permission to take breaks
• Trying new things and taking risks

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Enneagram test
• Strengths Finder
• Connect with Tyler online at Thrifts & Tangles or on Instagram
• Connect with Kendra online at Kendra Jayy or on Instagram
• Connect with JayJay online at Jay Braggs or on Instagram

Final Thoughts:

• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
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Kendra and JayJay are back with another mini-episode. Today they're sharing their favorite tools, purchases, and moments from 2021. Tune in to hear the things that made them smile and made life a little easier.

What we talked about:

• Project management tools
• Books and using the local library
• Computer upgrades
• Kitchen tools
• Orange Collab Book Club

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Podcast Episode #10 - Why We Love Trello

Final thoughts:

• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.

• Join our Patreon
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We're kicking off season 2 with a whole new look and flow of the podcast! Get ready for more conversations on navigating the challenges of starting a business, general life chats, and everything in between.

In today's mini-episode, JayJay and Kendra are reflecting on 2021. They're chatting about things that worked well for them, as well as what things didn't.

What We Talked About:

• Creating at home routines
• Using social media on your terms
• Therapy
• Dealing with burnout
• Saying no more often
• Doing what makes sense for you

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Life By MJ
• Tyler's YouTube videos

Final Thoughts:

• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
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The Instagram algorithm may be constantly changing. But there are tried and true tasks and items that remain important to do when showing up on Instagram. Whether you are a newbie or a Instagram pro, listen in to this episode for a full Instagram profile checklist. You can easily use it to perform a self audit and ensure you are optimizing everything within the platform to reach your audience and goals!

Points worth listening to:

• Your bio is an introduction to your profile. (1:30)
• Consider creating your own a hashtag! (4:03)
• Make sure your link in the bio or link-tree works! (10:40)
• Update your highlights! (12:36)
• Treat your Instagram like a storefront. (23:17)
• Add keywords to your bio. (29:57)

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• instagram.com/thirftsandtangles
• instagram.com/lifebymj
• instagram.com/jasminestar
• instagram.com/austen

Final Thoughts:

• Don't forget to like, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
• Follow us on Instagram @theorangecollab
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• Connect with us online at www.theorangecollab.com