She Breaks Thru

Hello and welcome to episode 54 of our podcast. Our guest in this week's episode is the serial entrepreneur, Hayley Luckadoo. 

Hayley is a fabulous young lady who is the owner of Females on Fire Podcast. She is a digital marketer, running her own digital marketing company,  and Social Media entrepreneur. Hayley started Females on Fire in 2018 after having been a wedding planner for five years. Females on fire was born out of a need to connect with other women and the desire to hear them share their stories and businesses. Hayley is not only a serial entrepreneur, but she is also a motivational speaker and big dreamer who took a hobby business born out of a college dorm room and turned it into a successful multi-business success story.

Now Hayley spends her days dreaming up new ways to help creatives everywhere take risks, grow their business, and achieve their biggest dreams. Enjoy!

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of She Breaks Thru Podcast. In this week's episode, we have the lovely Heather Dominick. She is the founder and leader of the Highly Sensitive Entrepreneur movement. Her teachings demonstrate how highly sensitive traits when used as strengths, rather than shadows, can create effective entrepreneurial financial success.

She has helped thousands of people release lifelong limiting beliefs, overcome fears and learn how to build their business in a way that feels so good they can't help but feel more positive about their life!

When I first heard Heather on another podcast, I knew she had to be a guest on She Breaks Thru. She blew my mind! I was not only surprised, but I was also shocked by what she has done with her business. She has taken a very small niche and use that to build a sustainable business. I know for a fact that you will benefit from hearing what Heather has to share. Get ready to take notes, Enjoy!

Hello and welcome to Season 2 of She Breaks Thru podcast! We are excited to begin this new season with a bang. Today's episode is a solo episode where I share my biggest takeaways from Inbound 2019. This is an event you must attend!

I was selected to be a speaker and it was my first time there. There were 26 000 people in the audience and 250 speakers. Among those speakers, there was Alexis Ohanian ( Serena Williams' husband), Chip and Joanna Gaines, Bryan Stevenson, Elizabeth Gilbert, Katie Couric, Dharmesh Shah and so many more. There were so many takeaways from Inbound 2019.The first thing that impressed me was how well organized it was. 26 000 + people and we never ran out of food! That was impressive.

Dharmesh Shah, Co-founder of HubSpot and Inbound shared an impressive story of how his journey has been since starting HubSpot and Inbound. He shared how you can face your fears and define your destiny. One of the things that stood out for me was when he shared on fear of commitment. Dharmesh never learned how to swim until he reached a certain age. When he eventually did learn how to swim, he just went all in. he also shared on how he tried so hard to change his Indian accent just so he could fit in. He eventually realized that he was never going to fit in and later realized that his accent will work to his advantage. A lot of us always try to change ourselves to fit in. This could be your accent, your body, the way you look or talk. This reminds me of when my daughter was young. She did not like the way she looked, from her curves to her lips. When the Kardashians made curves and big lips popular, it changed my daughter's perspective. She finally became comfortable with her looks. I don't believe that we need Kim Kardashian should accept the different traits we have. It is important to redefine the look of things. This is another lesson I learned from Dharmesh Shah.

Another person who made an impact in my life is Arlan Hamilton, an angel investor. She is the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital. The first black woman to own a big successful investment company. She talked about how hard it was for her when she started out and trying to fit in. Despite all her challenges, being a gay African American woman starting out in the industry. Usually, when you imagine an investor, you picture a tall handsome caucasian man wearing a suit. Arlan has redefined what an investor is, what an investor looks like. As you build your business or empire, what are you going to redefine? If Arlan had not redefined what an investor looks like we would not be where we are. If Dharmesh had not redefined what a successful business owner looks like we would not be here. They did not use their challenges and circumstances as excuses. Don't take your challenges as using them as an excuse. Both Arlan and Dharmesh faced a lot of challenges but they faced their fears and overcome their challenges.

Another person who left a huge impression on me is Bryan Stevenson. He is a lawyer, social justice activist, founder/executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, and a clinical professor at New York University School of Law. He has faced a lot of negativity in his life and career. He is changing the world and the way people see things. One time when he went to court, a guard did not allow him to go in because he believed Bryan did not look like a lawyer. Bryan did not let challenges bring him down, instead, he is changing things and starting a movement. He is fighting for equal justice and although it has not been easy he is fighting for what he believes in. What do you believe in that is so true that you are willing to fight for it? What do you stand for? What are you willing to stand by? You can start a movement and it's up to you, choose to believe. You start a movement by going out there and make a change. Have your own category and start your own moment.

That is really my biggest takeaways from Inbound 2019. I am so excited for Season 2 so subscribe and invite your friends to subscribe too. Leave a review on our podcast and we will send a gift your way. We have an awesome season instore for you! I know you will enjoy it. Let's grow together, let's be empowered together. See you next week on an awesome episode with Heather Dominick.

"Trying to be happy by accumulating possessions is like trying to satisfy hunger by taping sandwiches all over your body." - George Carlin

Hello and welcome to Day 26 of our wisdom series. Today's topic has been a debate point for several years. Does money buy happiness? If so, how much money do you need to be happy? And what is happiness anyway?

As you know, I did not grow up in a wealthy family. I had to work to get to where I am today. When I achieved financial freedom I quit my nursing job, moved to Kelowna, my life changed and everything was great but something was missing. What was missing you ask? Happiness, I felt a huge gap in my life and I was not happy at all.

This was a vital lesson for me because even though I had achieved financial freedom, I had not attained happiness. I remember a quote Robert Nesta Marley (Bob Marley) which reads, 'Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end'. Happiness is a choice, not a result. In my 41 years of existence, I have come to realize that nothing will make me happy until I choose to be happy. What has brought me tremendous joy is helping to empower women in Africa. I have realized that true happiness comes from the effort of making others happy. I hope you find your happiness whether you have a fifty or a million dollars in your bank account.

Seek true happiness, Stay Motivated, Stay Wise and see you tomorrow for more wisdom from my 41years of life.

'Don't wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait.' - Robert G. Allen.

Hello and welcome to Day 25 of our wisdom series. Today I share with you an important tip that will come in handy when investing in real estate. I learned this lesson the hard way. I had an opportunity to purchase a beautiful house in Arizona and I chose to wait. I assumed the price will go down and, yeah, that did not happen. I have made sure not to make that mistake again because I missed out on a great opportunity.

If you are thinking of investing in real estate, good for you. The best investment on earth is earth. They are making more gadgets, more airplanes but they can't make more land. As you start or continue investing in real estate remember this; don't wait to buy real estate, buy real estate and wait. Learn from my mistake!

Stay Motivated, Stay Wise and see you tomorrow for more wisdom from our wisdom series.

'If you practice gratitude a little, your life will change a little. If you practice gratitude a lot every day, your life will change dramatically and in ways that you can hardly imagine.' - Rhonda Byrne.

Hello and welcome to Day 24 of our wisdom series. I hope you had an amazing weekend and you feel well-rested. Today we talk about the practicing gratitude and this is important and highly beneficial. When I arrived in Canada, I initially wanted to continue doing accounting. Since I did not qualify for a scholarship and I also needed to support my family back home, I was in a dilemma. A friend of mine then advised me to consider starting a career in nursing, after all, nurses make a lot of money. This meant that I could send money back home, support myself and still pursue my dreams. I was set on being in business, I just needed a stepping stone. I promised my friend that I will give him my first paycheck if he was right and a few years later, I was able to fulfill that promise.

I was very grateful to my friend and I am glad I was able to express my gratitude. We became great friends, not because of the money, but because he saw how grateful I was. That is when I learned the importance of practicing gratitude. It opened a lot of doors for me, I met new people, made great connections and this has helped me in my journey.

I remember a quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero which reads; 'Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others'. This quote has been proven to be true in my life. During the years I have also come to realize that whatever you appreciate and give thanks for will increase in your life. I implore you to start practicing gratitude, don't miss out on the benefits.

Practise Gratitude, Stay Motivated, Stay Wise, See you tomorrow for more wisdom from my 41 years of life.

"Be strong enough to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it"

We are back!! Hello and welcome to Day 23 of our wisdom series. Today we talk about being brave enough to ask for help. We all need help and support once in a while. I remember when I was still in nursing school. Remember I left my daughter when she was just 10months old and that was the last time I saw her until she came for my graduation 4 years later. I missed her dearly, I hardly coped being oceans away from her. I did not share my pain and burden with anyone until I shared it with one of my teachers. She asked why I kept it to myself and not asked for help. That is when I learned that it's okay to ask for help. Looking back, I wonder why I did not ask for help sooner. I could have avoided a lot of sad thoughts.

Sharing your pain helps you release stress and it helps you cope in any situation. Most people see this as a weakness, I see it as strength. Some of us find it awkward even to ask for help when we need it. What people don't realize is that asking for help saves time and energy. When we seek help, people are there to help. But you have to take the first step and ask for it.

Don't hesitate to ask for help, Stay motivated, Stay Humble, Stay Wise and see you tomorrow for wisdom from my 41 years of life.

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Our training is starting today! I will be teaching on how you can scale your business and reduce overwhelm in your online business. I am passionate about this training and I don't want you to miss it. I was greatly inspired by the books The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss and Chris Ducker's Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business. I used to think that for me to be successful I need to do things myself. I soon realized that to be successful I had to stop running a one-man show. My business soon took off and I want to share with you how I did. I reduced tech overwhelm to focus on my zone of genius and you can too. Sign Up for our free live webinar today and start your journey to entrepreneurial bliss. We will be taking a two-day break on the wisdom series to pay special attention to attending to you.

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'Plans are nothing: Planning is everything' - Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Hello and welcome to Day 22 of our wisdom series. Boy, we have come a long way. Today we discuss the importance of having a career. You can never go wrong with a career. I knew that I wanted to start a business and have multiple streams of income. I knew I had to start somewhere but I had no idea where.

Having a career gave me the freedom to pursue my dreams aggressively. I had a backup plan and this meant that I could still put food on the table. Most successful entrepreneurs leave their 9-5 jobs after their business is up and running. Before he founded Amazon and became the world's richest person, Jeff Bezos flipped burgers at McDonald's. President Barack Obama scooped ice-cream at Baskin-Robbins. Oprah Winfrey worked at a corner grocery store. Before you become successful and wealthy, you must also have a starting point and having a career is a great start.

I am hosting a free webinar and I would love for you to join me. The webinar will be on Wednesday 21 August and Thursday 22 August. I will be discussing all things entrepreneur, the journey, the cycle, the regrets and ways to make your life and journey easier. Register at virtualstaffondemand.com today.

Stay Driven, Stay Motivated, Stay Wise. See you tomorrow for more wisdom from my 41years of life.

Hello and welcome back to our wisdom series. In today's episode, we ponder on the question, "What do you wish you had done differently?".

As most of you remember, I used to work in a hospital. I used to ask the elderly in my unit questions like " What is the number one regret you have in your life?" , "What lessons do you wish you had learned" and " What do you wish you had done differently in your life". The answers I got were outstanding and I learned a lot from my patients.

I am where I am today because of the advice I got from a South African patient in my wing who told me to just do it when we talked about the possibility of me investing in real estate.

I recently asked my mentor, Jeff Walker, what his regrets were and he said he regretted not hiring sooner. If he had hired sooner imagine where he would be in his business venture. So for all entrepreneurs who are thinking of hiring, I have a gift for you!

I have a free webinar starting on Wednesday and I will be talking about overcoming your regrets and how you can make the most out of hiring to scale up your business. Make sure to register for this webinar as I will be diving deep into how you can hire a virtual assistant and grow your business. Register today, see you there!