Sexy Focused Ambitious

Patrice C. Washington is the Founder and CEO of Seek Wisdom Find Wealth, a boutique personal finance consulting firm based in Atlanta, GA where she creates practical products and programs that help individuals and families reach their financial goals. Patrice also works with Fortune 1000 brands and institutions to create relatable personal finance content and curriculum.

Every week Patrice’s advice is heard by millions who listen and love the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning show during her “Real Money Answers” w/ Patrice C. Washington segment.

Patrice is also the best-selling author of three books on personal finance.

“I’m most proud when I receive e-mails from men and women who say my writing has changed their life,” she says.

Beyond books, Patrice’s work has been highlighted in hundreds of magazines and websites over the years. Her wisdom’s been featured in everything from Ebony, Essence and Upscale Magazines to being a featured writer for sites like The Huffington Post and BlackEnterprise.com.

Patrice has appeared multiple times on NBC, The Steve Harvey Talk Show, Bloomberg TV and the Dr. Oz show, as well as been interviewed by Forbes and SUCCESS Magazine. On top of all of that, she’s a wife to an amazingly supportive husband and the mother to an amazing kid known in social media as the #MiniMoneyMaven.

“It’s all a been a wonderfully humbling, gratifying and fulfilling experience, but at the end of the day, the only reason I do what I do is to help you live and leave a legacy that matters. I want you to have the life you desire and deserve and quite frankly, I believe mastering money is the key to making that happen.”

Patrice and I discussed:

* How she went from a 7 figure business at 25 to losing it all – and built herself back again

* Why personal finance is about personal responsibility

* Her observations regarding differences in how men and women approach money

* Getting your head out of the sand when it comes to money

* The truth about spirituality, God, and being abundant

… This was a great chance to speak with someone who not only loves finances, but really works to empower women to own their finances and know their numbers. I’m deeply passionate about this because we’re in a society that tells us not to value money, yet inflation is crazy, and – if you let them tell it – you’re only worth but “so much.” We can’t afford to let anyone control our value, or our financial stability. That’s our responsibility and we need to take it back.

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Patrice’s Websites: http://www.realmoneyanswers.com/ and http://iwillearnmore.com/

Justin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seekwisdompcw

Justin’s Instagram: @seekwisdompcw (https://www.instagram.com/seekwisdompcw/)

Justin’s Twitter:  @seekwisdompcw ( http://www.twitter.com/seekwisdompcw)

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Summer of ’16 was heated with discussions on race, class, and social justice. With everything going on in our country, especially with unarmed police shootings, racial tension, and political frustration.

Justin C. Cohen’s post, Advice for White Folks in the Wake of the Police Murder of a Black Person, crossed my timeline when I needed to read it most – and it was EVERYTHING.  A modest push of advice for (White) people on how to deal and interact, and even ally, with Black people grieving over the nonsense and craziness around the issues, Cohen’s work was incredibly succinct, heartfelt, and honest without the pandering and tapdancing for attention. And I loved every word – and needed to speak with him directly.

A little about Justin:

“My mom was a public school teacher, my grandfather was a superintendent, my father runs a tutoring business, and I married a PhD of Italian literature. I went to public schools from kindergarten until twelfth grade. In 2011, our Thanksgiving dinner erupted into a serious argument about a writing rubric.

I’m also a writer and recovering nonprofit executive. My work has appeared in theNew York Times, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Education Week. I recently was a writer in residence at the Carey Institute for the Global Good, and I’m a fellow of the Broad Center for the Management of School Systems. Until 2015 I was president of Boston-based education nonprofit Mass Insight Education, where we helped cities and states around this country rethink how to serve their most vulnerable children and communities. Before that I worked in the DC public schools and was on the education policy committee for President Obama’s 2008 campaign. I have the privilege of serving as board chairman for Students for Education Reform and spent five years as academic committee chair for the Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools.”

Justin and I discussed:

* White privilege – and why it leaves people blind to social injustice

* Unseen hierarchies and social shifts made with simple decisions such as Starbucks

* Listening as a spiritual practice and experience for all parties involved

* How kicking myself into life helped me become more open-minded and inclusive

* Economic and class disparity as an intersection of injustice in current society

It’s hilarious to listen to me in the beginning. I was so… clipped and curt. I was scared of this conversation. Of what I would say and whether it would be progressive, open-minded, and interesting enough. But Justin made it so easy to communicate that I forgot my fears and just let go. He’s amazing to speak with and I hope this conversation is simply one of many in our nation’s work toward change.

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Justin’s Website: http://www.justinccohen.com/

Justin’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.c.cohen.5

Justin’s Instagram: @juscohen (https://www.instagram.com/juscohen/)

Justin’s Twitter: @juscohen ( http://www.twitter.

Kelly Diels is a copywriter and a Marketing Communications Specialist. She specializes in crafting website content (bios, work-with-me pages, sales pages, blog posts, lions, tigers, bears) and integrated online campaigns.

Kelly, also a freelance writer, provides insightful viewpoints through her essays at Salon,Jezebel and xoJane.

Kelly has a BA with honours in Poli Sci and is “an unrepentant feminist.”

“My feminism is about justice.

Love + Justice. Always.

And in all things – including careers, excellence and entrepreneurship. Because, straight up, the reason so many of us get thwarted is not because we don’t lean in (though it helps when we do, aggressively) but because we’re barred entry. The glass ceiling is real.

So is the cement resume. Because here’s the truth: some of us are actively prevented from even getting started.

I digress.”

Kelly and I discussed:

* The illusion of the Female Empowerment Brand

* Understanding the structure of persuasion triggers in brand marketing

* Reclaiming the power of responsibility women have in their business decisions

* Holding business coaches accountable for their declaration of investment

* Why your truth is intoxicating, and the edges are our future

Kelly and I had a fabulous time. She’s fierce, eloquent, articulate, and so fucking conscious of who she is and what she stands for. Dig in.

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Kelly’s Website: http://www.kellydiels.com/

Kelly’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kellydiels

Kelly’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtoselltowomen/

Kelly’s Instagram: @kellydiels (https://www.instagram.com/kellydiels/)

Kelly’s Twitter: @kellydiels (https://twitter.com/KellyDiels)

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Lauryn’s Instagram: @lauryndoll

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurynDoll

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauryndoll

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Lauryn Doll is the Bombshell Brand strategist and copywriter. She’s intensely focused on helping professional brands develop a sensual and feminine edge for a deliberate dose of sex appeal that provides tease without sleaze

Kamila Gornia is a digital marketing strategist for modern, passion-driven entrepreneurs who wanna get seen + get paid for doing what they they love – online.

“I’ve been in the digital game for over 10 years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: With the right marketing in place, anything is possible.”

I’ve become really particular about the business and energy I bring to Sexy Focused Ambitious. I’m wary of strategists, coaches, and business professionals who cannot hold their space and provide tangible results. I can say that I’ve observed Kamila, and not only does she know business, she’s even taught me a few things through her occasional YouTube drops.

Kamila and I discussed:

* Her dreams to work at an ad agency – and what happened when she realized she wasn’t about that life.

* The dating pitfalls that come with being an entrepreneur

* Her response to people who say, “Why should I hire you?”

* Why anyone can do Facebook ads – but not everyone can rock Facebook ads

* The importance of really ironing your specific niche in business.

Kamila’s presence was awesome. She’s a force to reckon with, so go ‘head and dive in.

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Kamila’s Website: www.kamilagornia.com

Kamila’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kgornia/

Kamila’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ModernLounge/

Kamila’s Instagram: @kamilagornia (https://www.instagram.com/kamilagornia/)

Kamila’s Twitter: @kamilagornia (https://twitter.com/kamilagornia)

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Lauryn’s Instagram: @lauryndoll

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurynDoll

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauryndoll

P.S. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe to SexyFocusedAmbitious on iTunes, or my YouTube Channel, where the rest of these amazing experiences connect and continue.

Lauryn Doll is the Bombshell Brand strategist and copywriter. She’s intensely focused on helping professional brands develop a sensual and feminine edge for a deliberate dose of sex appeal that provides tease without sleaze

Kissy Denise has been a blogger since 2011. Since that time, she’s seen a lot of ups, downs, and changes within the industry. Despite the odds, she’s managed to create a sustainable brand that gives her a channel for thoughts, engagement, and interaction.

Kissy and I had an in-depth conversation about her brand, Ask Kissy, the blogging business, the changes that have made the industry tougher to get involved in, and her general modus operandi in life, which is to do you, period, and let the audience fall into place. We also spent some time discussing sex appeal, feminine wiles, and how they play into business.

Kissy and I discussed:

* Why celebrities have taken over the blogosphere – and its effect on the industry

* Why she doesn’t consider herself a celebrity blogger, but a human interest blogger

* Adapting to the game of life when you’re comfortable with your feminine sexuality and appeal

* The importance of knowing who you are, and being unwavering in your self-identity

* God’s gift to you – whatever it is – as a means for prosperity and not charity

* Developing strong standards as a sexy, confident, and powerful woman when you’re dating

I enjoyed every moment present with Kissy. She’s as gorgeous and stimulating mentally as she is spiritually. If you’re looking for a refreshing conversation on business, spirituality, and standards, look no further. Press play and dive in.

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Kissy’s Website: www.askkissy.com

Kissy’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialkissydenise

Kissy’s Instagram: @askkissy (https://www.instagram.com/askkissy)

Kissy’s Twitter: @askkissy (https://twitter.com/Askkissy)

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Lauryn’s Instagram: @lauryndoll

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurynDoll

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauryndoll

P.S. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe to SexyFocusedAmbitious on iTunes, or my YouTube Channel, where the rest of these amazing experiences connect and continue.

Lauryn Doll is the Bombshell Brand strategist and copywriter. She’s intensely focused on helping professional brands develop a sensual and feminine edge for a deliberate dose of sex appeal that provides tease without sleaze

Erika Lyremark is one of my favorite people! Back in 2010 or 2011, I needed some guidance for my business at the time. I was at a crossroad. Erika’s ad showed up in my sidebar and I was immediately drawn to the fact that she used to be a stripper – and she had the confidence to ooze luxury and sex appeal.

Fast forward to today, and she’s one of the few coaches I would recommend anyone work with. First of all she has real experience – not just coaching certifications and licensed facilitator rights. She has her own shit.

Second, she’s wrestled two industries that require a lot of strength and persistence: commercial real estate and stripping. She’s no idiot either. Erika has degrees in fashion apparel and women’s studies, and she has a spiritual insight like you wouldn’t believe. I had to wait for the right time to have this conversation – and here it is.

Erika and I discussed:

* Vanilla Manifestation – and why it hurts your business

* The secret to getting anywhere in life and business

* What it’s really like working as a stripper

* Big lessons from commercial real estate

* Why making a drastic move is the best way to do something

* MARK’D Mastery, and how it’s changing lives

You can also get a copy of Erika’s Book, Think Like a Stripper, by heading to her website. It’s a great read, and I highly recommend it.

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Erika’s Website: www.thinklikeastripper.com

MARK’D Mastery: www.markdmastery.com

Erika’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elyremark

Erika’s Instagram: @erikalyremark (https://www.instagram.com/erikalyremark/)

Erika’s Twitter: ika  (https://twitter.com/ErikaLyremark)

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Lauryn’s Instagram: @lauryndoll

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurynDoll

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauryndoll

P.S. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe to SexyFocusedAmbitious on iTunes, or my YouTube Channel, where the rest of these amazing experiences connect and continue.

Lauryn Doll is the Bombshell Brand strategist and copywriter. She’s intensely focused on helping professional brands develop a sensual and feminine edge for a deliberate dose of sex appeal that provides tease without sleaze

Brand Strategist and Marketing photographer Britney Gardner

 

 

Britney and I discussed:

* Her transition from wedding photography to brand photography.

* Why transitions are part of good photography because they help tell your story

* Key elements of good brand photography that most photographers overlook

* Creating a business based upon her needs and priorities versus creating a life around her business

* Professional boundaries as an entrepreneur

* The benefits of working with a brand photographer before you develop – or rebrand – your brand website and social media strategies

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Britney’s Website – http://www.britneygardner.com

Britney’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/iambritneygardner/

Britney’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/britneygardner

Britney’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/britneygardner

Britney’s YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/britneygardnerphoto

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Lauryn’s Instagram: @lauryndoll

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurynDoll

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauryndoll

P.S. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe to SexyFocusedAmbitious on iTunes, or my YouTube Channel, where the rest of these amazing experiences connect and continue.

Lauryn Doll is the Bombshell Brand strategist and copywriter. She’s intensely focused on helping professional brands develop a sensual and feminine edge for a deliberate dose of sex appeal that provides tease without sleaze

Susan Burns is a business strategist and attorney with over 30 years of experience. Currently Susan is a solo practitioner in Minneapolis, Minnesota and the CEO of Small Business Legal School Ltd. She is actively involved in various leadership positions with the ABA Section of International Law, including Liaison to the Organization of Women in International Trade and various Vice-Chair positions, including her favorite – the Mexico Committee.

She has previously worked as an attorney with Faegre Baker Daniels, LLP, and general counsel for Hotel Networks Corporation. Susan also has experience working in small firms as well as living and working in international markets. Her specialty is working with small businesses. Whether it’s navigating “red-tape” issues or growing a business into an international enterprise, Susan believes any business worth starting is worth protecting.

Because of her diverse background, Susan understands the challenges faced by small businesses, both from the perspective of running her own small firm and advising fellow business owners on growth strategies. From viability to visibility, she knows that what sometimes seems like insurmountable odds can be overcome with the right help and the right attitude.

 

Contact: [email protected]

Susan and I discussed:

* Why legal entities are important to protect your assets

* Having your ease negotiated for protection

* How not investing in a lawyer can actually cost you down the line

* How to protect yourself legally if a graphic designer or writer infringes on copyright

* Why contracts are excellent for enforcing boundaries – and respect

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Susan’s Website – http://www.susanburnsllc.com

Susan’s Small Business Legal School – http://www.smallbusinesslegalschool.com/

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Lauryn’s Instagram: @lauryndoll

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurynDoll

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauryndoll

P.S. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe to SexyFocusedAmbitious on iTunes, or my YouTube Channel, where the rest of these amazing experiences connect and continue.

Lauryn Doll is the Bombshell Brand strategist and copywriter. She’s intensely focused on helping professional brands develop a sensual and feminine edge for a deliberate dose of sex appeal that provides tease without sleaze

Kimberly Ficklin didn’t initially set out to become a nutritionist. Life was moving along as planned for this Portland professional when illness forced her to take a serious detour.

Refusing to be locked into a lifetime of endless drug prescriptions, she turned to nutrition and lifestyle changes for alternative solutions. In 4 to 6 months, she was on her way to living a completely different life – without the diagnosis, the prescriptions, or the consistent discomfort of her ailments.

Kimberly looks and feels better than ever – and she’s on a mission to assist others in transforming their reality through healthier choices – from mind to tummy.

Kimberly and I discussed:

* How illness transformed her life path to become a nutritionist

* The importance of eating for health – and upper limiting

* Why breakfast should be your largest meal for the day

* Why not all NLP is sleazy, manipulative, or disgusting

* Food journaling to test your nutrition hacks

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Kimberly’s Website – Happy Healthy Day: http://happyhealthyday.com/

Kimberly’s Facebook – //www.facebook.com/kimberly.bassettficklin

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Lauryn’s Instagram: @lauryndoll

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurynDoll

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauryndoll

P.S. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe to SexyFocusedAmbitious on iTunes, or my YouTube Channel, where the rest of these amazing experiences connect and continue.

Lauryn Doll is the Bombshell Brand strategist and copywriter. She’s intensely focused on helping professional brands develop a sensual and feminine edge for a deliberate dose of sex appeal that provides tease without sleaze

Cora Harrington is the Founder and Editor in Chief of The Lingerie Addict, the world’s leading lingerie blog. With over 500,000 page views per month, and a social media following over 300,000 strong, The Lingerie Addict is a destination for lingerie lovers of every nation and persuasion. Cora Harrington has been featured as a lingerie expert on The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, Teen Vogue, Fox News, CNN, Forbes, Racked and The Los Angeles Times. Ms. Harrington currently resides in Orange County with her husband.For additional information and inquiries, please write to: [email protected].

Cora and I discussed:

* The Lingerie Addict’s origins

* Why lingerie is more about personal comfort than pleasure for “him”

* The urban folklore around becoming a successful blogger

* What she really spends time doing as a full time business owner

* Essentials of creating quality content for guest posts

* Some of her favorite lingerie brands for women of all bra sizes

Cora and I discussed at length the misconceptions of building a brand and being ambitious – including the fact that being ambitious means being a bit of a heartbreaker. Why? Because you have to set strong boundaries around what is and what isn’t acceptable for your business to be associated with – including sponsored posts, guest posts, and advertising. The links to Cora’s recommended brands are at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

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Cora’s Website – The Lingerie Addict: http://www.thelingerieaddict.com

The Lingerie Addict’sFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TLAfans/

The Lingerie Addict’sTwitter: https://twitter.com/lingerie_addict

The Lingerie Addict’sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelingerieaddict/

The Lingerie Addict’sTumblr: http://thelingerieaddict.tumblr.com/

The Lingerie Addict’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thelingerieaddict

The Lingerie Addict’s Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/103066454262595940487/posts

The Lingerie Addict’s Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lingerieaddict/

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Lauryn’s Instagram: @lauryndoll

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurynDoll

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauryndoll

P.S. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, subscribe to SexyFocusedAmbitious on iTunes, or my YouTube Channel, where the rest of these amazing experiences connect and continue.

Lauryn Doll is the Bombshell Brand strategist and copywriter. She’s intensely focused on helping professional brands develop a sensual and feminine edge for a deliberate dose of sex appeal that provides tease without sleaze

Headshot by Nomi Ellenson.

Boudoir photos by Lars Kommienezuspadt with makeup by Brown Paper Doll Beauty....