Networking With Michelle | Personal Connection, Influential Network

Tolu Osinowo, CPA manages a full-service accounting firm serving high net worth individuals in real estate throughout Harris County and the greater Houston Area. Today, we discuss some basic questions to get you ready for 2017 tax season:

• Do I use free tax software or hire a professional?
• Do I get my taxes done by a franchise or a CPA?
• What to look for when hiring a CPA?
• The best way to track receipts
• Basic tips for employees and entrepreneurs.

Resources: 

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Tolu Osinowo CPA

Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today!

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If you are interested in honing in on your niche, crafting your message, identifying goals, and building a circle of influence when it comes to leveraging your brand take the opportunity to jump on the Icebreaker Call. Valued at $197, this is a one on one coaching session to help you define your area of expertise and discover the action steps to reach your goals. 

Kyshira Moffett is the creator of the lifestyle brand, #HERmovement. #HERmovement represents the lifestyle of the busy bombshell – the young professional multifaceted go-getter who is driven, fearless and thinks globally. She also manages KSM Group is a boutique brand consulting firm, with the mission is to empower creatives to create an authentic and lasting  legacy. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Identifying and managing your personal brand in corporate space and transitioning into entrepreneurship.
• The synergy between networking and leadership opportunities.
• Networking tips for conferences.
• The effectiveness of social media.
• Why don't your friends support your business?

Resources:

• 10 Tips for Successfully Navigating Conferences
• Her Movement
• The KSM Group

It was just 3 years ago I stumbled across a video on book marketing by Tom Corson Knowles (TCK). Before I knew it I was watching hundreds of hours of his videos in preparation of writing and marketing my book.

Tom is the founder of TCK Publishing an international publisher specializing in mass market trade book publishing. He has over 400 YouTube vides on book writing, self-publishing, marketing, and social media. 

It was an absolute pleasure to interview Tom Corson Knowles about all things book writing, publishing, and marketing.

In this episode we discuss:

• Does everyone have a book in them? If so, how do you start writing a book?
• What are the different types of book publishing?
• How do you create your own content and platform to build your personal brand?
• Hitting the best sellers list, Amazon reviews, etc.

Whether you are working on your first or second book, Tom delivers the goods and there is a lot to learn. Be sure to check him out on TCK YouTube and TCK Publishing.

J. Kelly Hoey is an acclaimed business columnist and networking expert and author of Build Your Dream Network.  As a connector, and networking expert, Kelly has been lauded from Forbes (“1 of 5 Women Changing the World of VC/Entrepreneurship”) to Fast Company (“25 Smartest Women On Twitter”). She has a column on Inc.com, blogs on myturnstone.com (as well as Medium and jkellyhoey.co) and tweets frequently (@jkhoey). Kelly has appeared as an investor panelist on CNBC’s Power Pitch and is the host of the BroadMic podcast.

As much as I love sharing the message on the importance of networking and relationships, I love learning about it from others. One thing I learned from Kelly is that diversity goes beyond race and gender. Our network should also consist of a mix of psychographics and demographics. This interview is an absolute value add:

• The mindset, activity, and process of networking.
• Are introverts or extroverts better networkers?
• How we can “Stop committing random acts of networking?”
• Diversity of networking from women, mentorship, and a lot more!

Quote: "Sometimes your network sees more in you than yourself." J. Kelly Hoey

Be sure to pick up Hoey's new book Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World

Website: http://jkellyhoey.co

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkhoey

 

It was an absolute pleasure to have a conversation with long time friend Isom Kuade Washington founder of IWonder Group, LLC. This brother is full of wisdom and authenticity when it comes to balancing life and understanding people. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The process of progress when it comes to lifestyle and success.
• How to hire people and rally your team.
• The state of Hip-Hop
• Alicia Keys "no make-up" stance and why other celebrities and women should follow suite.

For more information visit Isom Kuade Washington.

Are you looking for a speaker to discuss connection points to develop better business relationships? Watch this quick video and contact me today! Follow me on Instagram @michellengome

 

Remember Martin Luther King Jr life and legacy.

We Want To Be Free speech took place on May 26, 1963 a Freedom Rally at Wrigley Field and was recorded by KPFK.

Favorite quotes:

“Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy.
Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice.
Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity to all of God's children. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands of racial injustice to the solid rock of brotherhood.” Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.    

 

Asheli S. Atkins has always had a passion for assisting African Americans in moving out of and, at times, from under social circumstances. In preparation to be a vehicle for change she is in pursuit of her PhD in Sociology at Texas A&M University, where she is researching the socially perceived legitimacy of African American entrepreneurs. Additionally, Asheli works with the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce, where she assists in Marketing & Membership. Asheli received her Master’s in Business Administration from Texas Woman’s University and a Bachelor’s degree from Prairie View A&M University.   In this episode we discuss:

• We discuss:

  • ​Asheli's education journey from undergrad, MBA, and PhD program.
  • Her decision making process for graduate school.
  • The differences between an HBCU and PWI.
  • Her work within the African American entrepreneurs and how to support black businesses

First and foremost, thanks for following me into 2017. I hope your year is filled with peace, laughter, and success.

This week I do a short episode based on my Facebook 2016 wrap up post:

2016 what can I say?

Plans have failed. Expectations were exceeded. Friendships were created, amended and some are faint. Business continues to cycle. The pain allows me to grow. The mind always reflects. The laughter continues to heal. Your company keeps me sane. I always figure it out. Always.

I could talk about my shortcomings, but God hasn't allowed me to come short. I could talk about my life's highlights, but it was His light that allows me to receive. Grace is before me. Through it all I remain Grateful.

My 2017 mantra and promise Remain True To My Narrative. It will be a Year of Disruption.

2017 Plans:

• Books
• Products
• 2x podcast
• Consulting
• Speaking

I Believe In You!

--

Michelle Ngome

Today's guest Alaia Williams aka The Small Bizz Army Knife is a master when it comes to systems, productivity, and planners. I had the privilege of meeting Alaia April 2015 at The New Media Expo Conference and we have been rocking ever since. In this episode we discuss:

• ​Experiencing growing pains around the 3 to 5 year mark in business.
• Going beyond building a network to relationship maintenance.
• Her customized planner; The Next 12 Months: A Planner for Solopreneurs and Small Business Owners.
• Plus much, much more!

For more information visit: http://michellengome.com and www.instagram.com/michellengome.

Today's special guest is Brittanni Below is an independent coach of Beach Body and fitness coach for women. I had the pleasure working with her a few years ago while in corporate. It is awesome to see the progress she has made over the years.

In this episode she explains:

• Her a-ha moment to refocus her priorities.
• The importance of self-assessment.
• Networking tips in and out of the workplace.

Quotes:

• Stop blaming your environment for your happiness.
• The people in our lives know us as who we are today.

For more information visit http://www.thebrittanni.com and https://www.facebook.com/BrittanniBB.