No Sugar Added: Raw Conversations about Self-Employment

I just have one question for you: Are you ready to take the plunge? Into self-employment, that is! It is finally here! My manuscript, “Taking the Plunge into Self-Employment: How to Successfully Prepare to Leave Your Nine-to-Five For Full-Time Self-Employment and Beyond,” is officially available for pre-order! You can pre-order here: https://a.co/d/9SiP21T

You can also search for the title directly on Amazon.

In Today's Blend, we explore the title's meaning, the inspiration behind the book cover and interior page design, and a special sneak peek excerpt! In this episode, I read the full Introduction. 

This book is for anyone willing to bet on themselves! From aspiring entrepreneurs, INTRApreneurs, and good troublemakers to future corporate drop-outs. Tune in! And, secure your copy today. 

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In Today’s Blend, we’re getting into the importance of finding your village! The famous phrase “It takes a village!” doesn’t only refer to raising children. Adults, and specifically, adult self-employed people, need a village as well. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Latasia Cox, and she’s a Brand Storyteller, Strategist, and Owner of Framework Marketing Consulting. You can find her on Instagram at @frameworkmarketingconsulting 

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Welcome to season 4 of the No Sugar Added Podcast! A year's break can only bring clarity and better knowledge bombs. Nothing has changed. It's still the same raw conversations about what self-employment really looks like.

In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about my new manuscript and the reason I've been MIA for a year. I wrote a book last year! Tune in to learn about "the book I needed when I decided to take the plunge into the uncharted waters of self-employment."

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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about where the hell I’ve been. I'm joined by fellow podcaster and Creative Director at Go Off and Create (GO&C), Cameia Williams. In this episode, we have a raw conversation about the difference between dropping the ball and simply re-prioritizing, and everything in between. There's so much to catch you all up on! Tune in. 

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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to avoid “shiny object syndrome.” Listen, if you’ve been self-employed for over a year, no scratch that, even just a couple of months, you’ve probably experienced shiny object syndrome. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Marsha "Sasha" Ruffin and she’s a Systems & Automation Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on what "Shiny Object Syndrome" looks like, how it can manifest in your business, and how to stay focused on the Big Picture. You can find her on Instagram at @theworkflowstrategist.

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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to nurture your clients (if you’re service-based) or customers (if you’re product-based) through email marketing. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Dahlia Akhaine and she’s a Certified Digital Marketing Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on how to leverage email marketing in your business, the best email marketing tools, and how to track & measure the success of email marketing campaigns. You can find her on Instagram at @add.some.zest. Here is the link to sign up for my Free 3-Day Email Course on "How To Launch Your First Email Nurture Campaign"—https://mailchi.mp/itsallthingscontent/3dayemailcourse

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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about “Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business.”  This is the biggest lesson I learned this past year.  In this episode, I share what seasonality looks like in my service-based business, what I learned from not leveraging seasonality last year, and tools & reporting to use to better understand seasonality in your business. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod

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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about why I’ve been on a hiatus and what I’ve learned from this period of my life. The long and short of it is…life has been kicking my ass.  In this episode, I share my personal story of triumph and overcoming imposter syndrome. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod

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In Today’s Blend, the tables have turned! Our host is in the hot seat and being interviewed by the incomparable Cameia Williams—Founder and Creative Director of Go Off and Create—about her self-employment journey. In her interview,  she's sharing everything she has learned—strategies, mistakes, setbacks—all of it!  Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod

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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how you can make sure to thrive in all seasons of your business, so that you don’t miss a beat! Whether you’re a service-based or a product-based business, you’re bound to experience different seasons. Don’t worry though, we’ll be getting into what all of that means. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Jasmine Utterback and she is a startup business coach among other things. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on determining seasonality in your business, leveraging seasonality to your advantage, and best practices for thriving year-long.  Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod

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