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In this episode, Victoria Odekomaya sits down with powerhouse construction leader Akilah Darden, President of The Darden Group. Akilah shares her incredible journey from breaking into a male-dominated industry to building skyscrapers in Washington DC by age 24, and later moving to Indianapolis to launch her own company. 

She opens up about the adversity she faced — from sexism and racism to the pressures of being a Black woman in leadership — and how she turned challenges into opportunities that created jobs, empowered subcontractors, and built community impact projects like the Cook Medical facility and a grocery store in a food desert.

Whether you’re a woman entrepreneur, leader in STEM, or simply chasing your next big opportunity, Akilah’s story will inspire you to embrace confidence, turn every “no” into a “yes,” and focus on legacy.

 👉 Don’t miss her insights on confidence, preparation, and building people while you build businesses.

🔗 Learn more about Akilah Darden and her work:
 🌐 Website: https://akilahdarden.com/

 🎓 Courses by The Darden Group: https://courses.dardengroupllc.com/

📖 Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mom-Construction-Manager-Akilah-Darden/dp/B09YWXPWR8

📚 Book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-mom-is-a-construction-manager-akilah-w-darden/1141393884

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Jennifer Williams, founder of All In One Tax Services and nonprofit leader of Zetta Nicole' Girls, to talk about taxes, financial freedom, and the power of community. She opens up about her own credit repair journey—going from a 530 credit score to 815 and buying her home in the process.

We also dive into the importance of not being ashamed of financial setbacks, why credit repair is possible for anyone, and how her nonprofit is empowering young women in Indiana and beyond. Whether you’re looking for tax preparation in all 50 states, advice on credit repair, or inspiration to push past your own financial hurdles, this episode will give you both hope and practical direction.

🌐 Learn more:

• All In One Tax Services → https://www.alln1taxjw.com/
• Zetta Nicole' Girls (Nonprofit) → https://www.zettanicolegirls.org/

📚 Check out Jennifer’s books on Amazon:

• LET’S TALK ABOUT HOW TO BUILD BUSINESS CREDIT
• All In One Tax Services: Ultimate Credit Manual
• Credit Repair Guidebook
• The Money Tree: Teaching Kids Financial Literacy
• The Double Compilation for Credit Repair GuideBook

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

Work with Victoria: https://f.mtr.cool/qmicsevjhv

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This powerful Behind the Brand episode of The Own Your Brand Show features Tamise Cross, co-founder and executive director of P30, a coworking and community hub transforming Indianapolis’ Far East Side.

Tamise opens up about her journey from anger, rebellion, and even a suicide attempt, to hearing God’s voice and embracing her Kingdom Mindset. With raw honesty, she shares how faith and vision led her to create P30 — a space designed not just for entrepreneurs, but for families, youth, and community restoration.

If you’ve ever felt unqualified, stuck, or afraid to take the next step in your calling, this story will inspire you to move forward one step at a time.

🌟 Connect with Tamise Cross & P30 Indy

•  Instagram: @p30.indy
•  Website: p30indy.com

🚀 What’s Happening at P30
At the heart of P30 Indy is a mission to empower entrepreneurs, leaders, and community builders. One of the signature initiatives is the Real Estate Boot Camp (REBC) — an intensive program designed to give participants the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to thrive in real estate. Details here: p30indy.com/rebc

💡 Looking Ahead
P30 Indy regularly hosts gatherings, learning sessions, and networking experiences that bring together visionaries and changemakers. Keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with Tamise and the P30 community.

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

Work with Victoria: https://f.mtr.cool/qmicsevjhv

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What does it really take to break free from the safety net of corporate America and build a business that serves with both structure and soul? In this episode, we sit down with Les Marie, founder of The Les Marie Firm, whose journey from corporate operations to championing minority entrepreneurs is as raw as it is revolutionary. With 15+ years in corporate under her belt, Les Marie shares why so many minority-owned businesses don’t fail from lack of hustle, they fail from lack of infrastructure, resources, and support. 

From battling burnout and imposter syndrome to creating systems that protect her peace and profitability, Les Marie unpacks how she built her firm from the ground up. Her story covers everything from boundary-setting and client selection to launching her nonprofit, Les Advocates, supporting the mental health of working mothers. Whether you're a founder in the thick of the grind or just dreaming of launching, this episode is a blueprint for building a sustainable business with heart, strategy, and unshakable purpose.

✨ Learn More & Connect with Les Marie’s World:

👉 Follow & Connect:

• Instagram: @thelesmariefirm
• Website: thelesmariefirm.com

👉 Upcoming Opportunities to Connect:

• The Les Marie Firm is launching LMF HR: Strategic HR & Staffing Solutions — designed to meet the unique compliance needs of your industry.

Stay tuned for events, workshops, and panels where Les Marie shares insights on entrepreneurship, visibility, and creating businesses that thrive with structure and impact.

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

Work with Victoria: https://f.mtr.cool/qmicsevjhv

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Ever wonder how entrepreneurs really fund their visions? In this candid conversation, Ashley Bridges pulls back the curtain on business financing, blending her decade of experience in the financial sector with her current work at Intend Indiana. She explains how traditional banks often overlook entrepreneurs that Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are built to serve, offering flexible, relationship-based lending. Her perspective is refreshingly practical—challenging the stigma around loans and reframing them as smart investments in growth rather than burdens. Ashley also underscores the essentials of financial literacy: separating business and personal accounts, tracking cash flow consistently, and building systems that position entrepreneurs for long-term sustainability.

But what makes Ashley’s story stand out is how she balances money talk with real life. Beyond numbers and loans, she shares her journey as a community leader, wife, and mom of two teenagers—keeping it honest about ambition, family dinners, and even her guilty pleasure of reality TV. Her message is both financial and deeply personal: where you came from doesn’t dictate where you’re going. Whether you’re just starting out, seeking growth capital, or simply curious about how successful entrepreneurs fund their dreams, this episode gives you both the technical know-how and the mindset shifts needed to turn vision into reality.

📌 Resource Spotlight:

• Build Fund
  : Offering a Financial Literacy Class
• Pass the Torch for Women
  : An empowering community for women leaders. Contact her if you're interested in becoming a mentor or mentee.

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

Work with Victoria: https://f.mtr.cool/qmicsevjhv

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Mo Balogun’s journey from Nigeria to the U.S. is one of faith, hustle, heartbreak, and resilience. In this Behind the Brand episode, Mo shares how she built her business from scratch, left a corporate job after a divine nudge, and overcame the emotional toll of starting over with two kids in a new country — all while clinging to her faith. This raw, unfiltered conversation covers entrepreneurship, immigration, motherhood, and navigating purpose when life doesn’t go as planned. If you’ve ever doubted your next step or wondered if your story still matters, this episode will remind you why it does.

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

Work with Victoria: https://f.mtr.cool/qmicsevjhv

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Ever felt like your purpose and your career were at war with each other? In this powerful episode of the Own Your Brand Show, host Victoria Odekomaya sits down with Thresette Briggs—founder of Performance 3 and National Board Chair-Elect for NAWBO—to talk about faith, resilience, and what it really takes to build a purpose-driven business.

Thresette shares how losing her physical voice nearly cost her everything—and how that moment became the spark that launched a thriving leadership development firm. From the realities of burnout to redefining what “success” truly means, this episode is a raw, inspiring look at the hidden side of entrepreneurship.

Whether you’re a woman entrepreneur, a professional seeking more meaning, or simply someone feeling stuck, this conversation will remind you that your voice matters—and that your story isn’t over yet.

👉 Boss Ladies Magazine:
Want to see powerful stories of women in business, or get featured or sponsor an upcoming issue? View Boss Ladies Magazine and explore opportunities here.

✨ Learn More & Connect with Thresette’s World:

👉 NAWBO Resources & Membership:

• NAWBO National – Explore resources and connect with women business owners nationwide.
• NAWBO Indianapolis Chapter – Get involved locally and find your business community right here in Indy.

👉 Upcoming Events:

• July 21-22: WE Succeed: IndyStrong — Thresette will be facilitating a panel at the Great Lakes Women’s Business Council event. Check out details and register here.
• July 23: Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana (DRTCI) – Thresette will be presenting on using your voice with intent, impact, and influence. DRTCI Event Link.

👉 Thresette’s Book Feature:
Check out Sacred Promise: An Anthology — featuring Thresette’s powerful chapter about her voice journey. Compiled by Dr. Tererai Trent and endorsed by Elizabeth Gilbert, it was even included in the swag bags at the Emmy Awards! Grab your copy on Amazon.

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

Work with Victoria: https://f.mtr.cool/qmicsevjhv

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The content creation landscape is shifting dramatically, with AI tools generating more content than ever while major platforms expand their offerings. This shifts the fundamental question for business owners from "should I create content?" to "how can my content stand out in an increasingly crowded digital world?"

In this special episode of Own Your Brand Show, I'm joined by my son Trevor for a cross-generational conversation about content strategy in 2025. Trevor brings fresh Gen Alpha insights as we explore how content creators must adapt to an environment where everyone—including artificial intelligence—is producing content at unprecedented rates. We discuss a YouTube channel completely run by AI, from video creation to comment responses, highlighting the growing need for human authenticity in content.

The conversation takes fascinating turns as we reveal how Walmart has installed content creation studios in their stores and Netflix is launching a dedicated video podcast section. These moves by corporate giants underscore content's central role in modern business and entertainment. For business owners, this means generic content no longer cuts through the noise—your strategy must be intentional, consistent, and authentically you.

We delve into finding the right content format that matches your natural communication style, the importance of strategic planning versus random posting, and why human connection remains your strongest differentiator in an AI-driven world. As Trevor notes, even top creators like Mr. Beast understand that personal elements in content create engagement that artificial intelligence simply cannot replicate.

Whether you're just starting your content journey or looking to refine your existing strategy, this conversation offers practical insights on creating content that builds your business rather than adding to the digital noise. Subscribe to the Own Your Brand Show for more conversations that help you develop content that converts and authentically represents your brand in this rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

Work with Victoria: https://f.mtr.cool/qmicsevjhv

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From Burnout to Burgundy Red: India Brown’s Bold Leap from Corporate to CEO

What happens when the corporate ladder you’re climbing no longer leads to fulfillment?

For India Brown—CEO of PMPHASE Consulting Firm—the answer came after 13 years in healthcare IT. Despite promotions, raises, and external validation, something vital was missing. “That’s the moment I chose fulfillment over familiarity,” she shares in this candid and inspiring conversation about redefining success through entrepreneurship.

But the leap wasn’t easy.

Armed with an MBA and deep expertise in project management, India still found herself unprepared for the realities of business ownership. Her first two years were financially devastating—what she describes as “burgundy red.” The cause? A costly gap in business acumen, especially in contract negotiation and cash flow management. “I was flying out weekly, paying expenses upfront, and waiting 45 days for reimbursement,” she recalls—an all-too-common scenario for professionals assuming that technical skills equal business success.

India’s turning point came through mentorship and mindset. She transitioned from working in the business to operating as its CEO—rebranding to PMPHASE, building operational systems, and learning to delegate with intention. Today, five years later, her company is thriving and expanding into new markets.

Most powerful of all? India’s commitment to lifting others as she rises.

Through her CEO mindset programs, board leadership with organizations like Pass the Torch, and grassroots community sponsorships, she equips emerging entrepreneurs with the tools she once lacked. Her message is clear: technical skills are important, but sustainable success demands strategic thinking, mentorship, and honest self-assessment.

🎯 Ready to step into true leadership?
Visit www.pmphase.com or email [email protected] to learn more about India’s CEO Mindset Training and how she’s helping professionals become empowered, effective business leaders.

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

Work with Victoria: https://f.mtr.cool/qmicsevjhv

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In this deeply moving Behind the Brand episode, Victoria sits down with Audrey Weiger, CEO of Grace Horizon—an anti-trafficking nonprofit serving women and families recovering from violence and exploitation. Audrey shares the real stories behind the healing journey: what trauma looks like, why it’s often hidden in plain sight, and how workplaces and communities can respond with empathy and accountability.

You’ll learn:

• Why many survivors don’t realize they’ve been trafficked
• What it really means to offer trauma-informed care
• How Grace Horizon has helped over 100 women and families rebuild from the inside out
• Practical ways you can support survivors and do your own healing work too

Whether you're a leader, parent, or just someone who cares, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to build a more compassionate and courageous world.

🔗 Featuring in the latest edition of Boss Ladies Magazine
🌐 Learn more at gracehorizon.org

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Victoria Odekomaya is a Nigerian American entrepreneur, speaker, and content marketing strategist on a mission to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through the power of storytelling and strategic content marketing.

She’s the founder of LiMStudios, a full-service creative agency and state-of-the-art content studio in Indianapolis where strategy and storytelling come together through high-quality content production and marketing implementation. She’s also the creator of Boss Ladies Magazine and host of The Own Your Brand Show, a video podcast to help business owners grow their business, brand, and legacy through strategic content marketing and authentic conversations about the entrepreneurial journey. 

To learn more, follow her journey through LiMStudios, Boss Ladies Magazine, and The Own Your Brand Show and join the movement to amplify voices, build legacy, and make impact.

Work with Victoria: https://f.mtr.cool/qmicsevjhv

📩 For Guest, sponsorship or inquiries:
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