Today, your host Claudia addresses the common question, "How do you do it all?" With her multifaceted role in both personal and professional life, Claudia has honed her skills in prioritization. In this solo episode of "She Built Success," she shares with us her strategy for managing multiple roles by focusing on specific priorities for each 12-week cycle and tracking progress effectively. 

Claudia also emphasizes the importance of adaptability and self-compassion through life's ups and downs. She encourages us to develop our prioritization systems tailored to endeavors. Whether balancing family, career, or personal growth, Claudia's insights provide a practical roadmap for achieving success on your own terms. 

Tune in!

KEY POINTS:

- The importance of prioritization: Balance is a myth

- How to use the 12-Week Year Framework

- On navigating ways to categorize goals: physical, mental, financial, relationships, spiritual, etc.

- The pivotal role of tracking progress to measure success 

- On being adaptable in life and giving yourself grace

- The significance of prioritization framework to fit your needs

QUOTES: 

"Remember, there's no such thing as balance. Balance, to me, is a fallacy because I can't be in two places at once. Knowing what priorities to look at in the season that I'm in is imperative." – Claudia 

"Give yourself grace when you're going through this. You may have to do a few iterations, a few cycles of this, in order to feel comfortable and feel like this makes sense for you." – Claudia 

RESOURCES

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Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

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In this episode, your host Claudia is joined by Brittany Coleman, a dynamic entrepreneur who has navigated multiple roles with grace and determination. 

From her beginnings in PR to her evolution into a content studio owner, communication strategist, photographer, and devoted mom, Brittany's story is a testament to resilience and the power of embracing diverse passions. With insights on balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, trusting in divine timing, and defining success on her terms, Brittany's story offers invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and creatives alike. Her story will surely resonate and inspire you to embrace your unique journey with confidence and purpose.

Listen in as Claudia uncovers the puzzle pieces that have shaped Brittany's journey, from setbacks to triumphs, and explore the importance of community, vision, and faith in carving out a fulfilling path to success. Tune in!

KEY POINTS: 

- Brittany's multifaceted career journey

- The value of embracing diverse passions and skill sets

- On navigating the challenges of balancing multiple roles

- How PR burnout led to the creative direction path

- The significance of adapting to changing landscapes

- Challenges and wins in opening a content studio 

- The importance of faith and trust in divine timing

- Brittany's definition of success

- The importance of building a supportive community 

- On staying true to one's vision

QUOTES: 

"Success is time – being able to buy my time back… If I need to do something in the middle of the day to go see her get an award at school, I can do that without having to ask somebody. " – Brittany Coleman

“One thing about communications is, I always say, it's like a trifecta. You have PR, you have marketing, you have advertising.” – Brittany Coleman

RESOURCES

Brittany Coleman

Website | @refinedcreativestudio

IG | @brittanyamora 

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Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

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In this solo episode, your host Claudia delves into what it means to be a multifaceted woman. 

Join her as she reveals a behind-the-scenes look at the various roles she juggles and offers insights on how you can embrace your own multifaceted nature. Claudia also discusses the importance of self-care and personal growth in maintaining balance and thriving in all aspects of life. Through her experiences and wisdom, she encourages you to honor and cultivate your diverse talents and interests. Tune in as you venture into embracing the multifaceted tapestry that you are today! 

KEY POINTS: 

- Claudia’s journey of being a multifaceted woman 

- On handling embarrassing moments 

- The importance of self-care and personal growth

- On embracing your multifaceted identity

- The power of having a vision board to align with goals 

- On embracing vulnerability 

- The need for consistency in the industry 

- Pursuing passion and deciding for yourself 

QUOTES: 

“How are you coming up or showing up fully as you? Being multifaceted allows you to break free of the mold. Break free of what others think [and] define you. You define you.”  – Claudia 

“We, as women, are multifaceted. We have the capability to not just be a mom. We have the capability to sometimes be a comedian. We have the capability to be a partner, a friend, a confidant, a CEO, a founder, in my case, also a student pilot. We're multifaceted. So, why shrink yourself to fit into a box?” – Claudia 

RESOURCES

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

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Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia



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In this episode, your host Claudia welcomes Jasmine Waring, CEO and co-founder of Upskilling Solutions. Jasmine shares her inspiring journey from the medical device and pharmaceutical industry to the tech world, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she encountered in the process. 

Claudia and Jasmine also delve into the importance of diversity in tech, the pivotal role of leadership in fostering inclusive environments, and the innovative ways Upskilling Solutions is bridging the skills gap in the industry. Together, they explore how Black excellence is not only shaping but also driving the tech talent pipeline, creating a more inclusive and dynamic future.

Listen in as Jasmine shares her passion for creating opportunities and building a diverse talent pipeline in tech. Join their conversation and discover the intersection of diversity, technology, and career development. Tune in! 

KEY POINTS: 

- The importance of diversity in the tech industry

- Ways on how Upskilling Solutions is personalizing for clients’ needs

- The pivotal role of senior leadership in addressing skills gaps 

- How life experiences shaped Jasmine’s vision and mission for her company

- The challenges faced by black professionals in tech

- What does success mean to Jasmine? 

- How different perspectives can lead to unique problem-solving approaches

- The role of soft skills in career advancement and their importance in tech

QUOTES: 

"It took life experiences for me to build the company. I don't think I ever would have thought I would be starting a company in the tech space." — Jasmine Waring 

"I believe success is also tied into making a difference, making [an] impact, and balancing that with making money." — Jasmine Waring 

RESOURCES

Jasmine Waring 

Linkedin | @jasminewaring

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

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Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

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In this solo episode of She Built Success, your host Claudia dives deep into the intricacies of frameworks and systems that drive both personal and professional success. 

Join Claudia as she reveals with us the secrets behind her operational mindset, favorite tools, and how these systems help her manage a multifaceted life. Claudia also takes us behind the scenes of her company, explaining how frameworks, systems, and automation tools like Airtable and Zapier keep everything running smoothly. 

Get ready to uncover actionable strategies to bring structure, efficiency, and success to your life and business! Whether you're naturally organized or more go-with-the-flow, this episode will inspire you to harness the power of systems to enhance your efficiency and productivity. 

You’ll learn more about implementing these helpful strategies and move boldly toward your success (like a CEO with an operations brain) in life. Tune in.

KEY POINTS:

- Claudia and her inclination with systems or "operations brain"

- The importance of having a ‘systems mindset’ for CEOs

- The pivotal role of frameworks and systems in business

- How Airtable and Slack features enhance organization and efficiency

- Claudia’s passion for data and how it affects her decision-making and framework-building

- On improving client and customer interactions

- The importance of having structure in personal and professional life

QUOTES: 

"Success looks like having the structure, even if the structure is not your ministry." – Claudia

“It's important to not only understand at the core, what needs to happen for you, for frameworks, for systems for processes; but to be intentional about how you set them up.  – Claudia

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[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

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Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

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Welcome back to She Built Success! 

In this episode, Claudia is joined by Erica Whatley, Owner of Taxes BY Erica Tax & Financial Services LLC. Erica delves into the intricacies of tax planning tailored to businesses at different developmental stages. She shares invaluable insights on crafting tax strategies for startups and growing enterprises. 

Throughout the conversation, Erica elaborates on LLC taxes, the importance of having a proficient money team, and the pivotal role of a tax strategist or accountant in navigating potential changes in tax legislation. Drawing from her experiences, Erica also stresses the pivotal role of financial research and networking in optimizing tax strategies for sustained business growth.

Join Claudia and Erica as they discuss strategic insights and practical advice for tax planning for entrepreneurs and business owners alike. Tune in! 

KEY POINTS:

- On tax planning for startups and growing businesses

- Difference between tax strategies for service-based and product-based companies

- The importance of self-awareness and separating personal and professional goals

- Erica’s definition of success

- On LLC taxes and building a money team

- The importance of having a tax strategist or accountant 

- On potential changes in tax law 

- The pivotal role of financial research and networking

QUOTES: 

“Success looks like time freedom. Time to clear my schedule — ‘I'm just going to read, I'm just going to have time to myself [and] time for my family.’ So that's what success looks like to me.” — Erica Whatley

“Treat your business how you want to see it. If you know you're gonna want to be in a position where you're making two $3 million a year – you start treating your business like that now. Start understanding where you are and what you want.” — Erica Whatley

GUEST RESOURCES

Erica Whatley 

Website | taxesbyerica.com

FB | TaxesByErica 

LinkedIn | @erica-whatley

RESOURCES

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

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LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia



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In this episode, Claudia delves into the concept of building a Money Team and its pivotal role in your business and personal success.

Join Claudia as she offers practical insights for entrepreneurs, highlighting the crucial role of envisioning success and taking the first step toward identifying the key players needed to support business growth. She shares her journey of creating and refining her own Money Team, emphasizing the importance of surrounding yourself with experts who align with your vision and goals. 

Explore what it's like to build a Money Team and the fun nuances that Claudia's team brings behind the scenes. Whether you're a startup, in a shifting phase, or scaling up, Claudia discusses what a Money Team looks like in these different stages of company building. 

Tune in and learn how to navigate the complexities of financial planning, team building, and strategic decision-making with a robust money team helping you on your road to success today!

KEY POINTS:

- Get to know Claudia's money team

- On building a comprehensive financial plan 

- The importance of building a network and finding members who share the same vision

- On having quarterly money team meetings for business growth

- The pivotal role of having a CFO, tax strategist, and wealth manager

- On establishing a money team for a start-up 

- The importance of building personal relationships in financial planning 

QUOTES: 

"My money team consists of three people, my tax strategist, my wealth manager, and my CFO." — Claudia 

"Having the money team and our quarterly Money Team calls helps me express new ideas [and also] maybe frustrations of areas of growth that we're looking for." — Claudia 

RESOURCES

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey toward real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

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Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

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In this episode of She Built Success, your bold moves bestie Claudia talks with Ava Williams, a solution consultant and DEI strategist, about navigating the complexities of pivoting in business, overcoming fear, and the importance of perseverance.

Ava shares with us her unique journey from aspiring flight attendant to Air Force engineer, pilot, and ultimately a thriving DEI consultant. Their conversation also delves into how Ava overcame a near-death experience that left her paralyzed with fear, reignited her passion for flying, and eventually found her true calling in DEI strategy. 

You’ll discover grit as Ava's story is truly a testament to resilience and the power of pivoting when life demands it. Join Claudia and Ava as they explore how to face fear head-on and pivot successfully in business and life. Tune in. 

KEY POINTS:

- A glimpse through Ava’s life journey

- How a rafting accident left Ava paralyzed with fear and how she overcame it

- The pivotal moment Ava decided to become a pilot 

- Ava's role in co-founding the @blackgirlsflyinc  for young women to pursue aviation

- On pivoting into business and founding a successful DEI consultancy

- Some strategies Ava uses to deal with the ‘ímposter syndrome’

- How Ava's company integrates DEI into organizational culture and operations

- The importance of setting boundaries and taking time for personal wellbeing

QUOTES: 

"Growing up, I didn't know women could be pilots…It wasn't until I worked for the Air Force and met pilots who encouraged me that I took my discovery flight and was hooked." – Ava Williams

"My biggest challenge, over the years, has been the imposter syndrome — that I could build this company that I would want to work for… In business, like entrepreneurship, it's going to test you in your weak areas." – Ava Williams

RESOURCES

Ava Williams

IG |  @solutionconsulting.co 

LinkedIn | @tenishaavawilliams

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

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Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

She Built Success is produced by EPYC Media Network

In today’s episode, Claudia shares her inspiring journey of founding Black Girls Fly, Inc., a nonprofit organization aimed at empowering underrepresented women in aviation. 

Starting with a vivid dream involving a purse and a private jet, Claudia takes us through her journey of overcoming fear and challenges to create a platform that supports women pursuing careers in aviation. Through practical insights and nuggets of wisdom, Claudia emphasizes the importance of resilience, vision, and community support in turning dreams into reality. 

Tune in and learn how Black Girls Fly, Inc. is changing the narrative and providing opportunities for women to soar in the aviation industry. 

KEY POINTS:

- Claudia’s vision on founding a nonprofit organization Black Girls Fly, Inc.

- The importance of promoting diversity in aviation 

- Opportunities in aviation for women and overcoming fears

- The pivotal role of women in pursuing aviation careers 

- How Black Girls Fly, Inc. reignites the passion for aviation in underrepresented groups 

- Learn more about Black Girls Fly, Inc. here

QUOTES: 

“Black Girls Fly’s mission is to change the paradigm to shift an industry that right now is completely riddled by white men."  — Claudia 

"We're trying to balance our careers —  and we just run out of fun, motivation, and determination; and we get frustrated because it wasn't no longer attainable. Black Girls Fly is here to change that. We're here to reignite how you feel about aviation, we're here to challenge you to pick it back up. It's not too late."  — Claudia 

Black Girls Fly, Inc. 

IG | @blackgirlsflyinc 

RESOURCES

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

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Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia



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In this episode of She Built Success, join host Claudia as she sits down with Keshia White, the innovative CEO/Founder behind White House Branding. With a focus on transparency and branding, Keshia shares her journey from corporate realms to the helm of her agency, offering insights on navigating challenges, networking strategies, and the pivotal role of clear communication in design processes. 

Exploring the nuances of UX design, client management, and financial strategies, their conversation unveils the essence of entrepreneurship in today's landscape. From the importance of LLC registration to the delicate balance of client expectations and contractual agreements, Keshia's experiences offer invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. Together, they underscore the significance of having a great networking community in fostering business growth. 

Tune in with Claudia and Keshia, and gain actionable insights and tips into the transformative power of transparency and branding in the entrepreneurial journey!

KEY POINTS:

- Keshia’s definition of success

- The journey of the White House Branding agency

- On transitioning from corporate job to entrepreneurship

- The importance of networking strategies for business growth 

- On various UX design processes and client differences

- On business challenges and financial management strategies

- The importance of registering for LLCs

- The pivotal role of transparency and clear communication in the design process

- Challenges of balancing clients’ expectations and the value of having a contract

- Factors to consider in hiring a web designer for small businesses

QUOTES: 

“Success is not just about the financial monetary aspect for me. I have work-life balance and financially stable if I had to summarize.” — Keshia White 

“A lot of people were spending less last year, I think with inflation, because I worked with a lot of small startup people just getting their businesses started. I guess that's essentially what my network is.” — Claudia 

GUEST RESOURCES

Keshia White 

Website | whitehousebrandingstudio

LinkedIn | @keshiamwhite

IG | @whitehousedesignstudio

YouTube | @whitehousebrandingstudio

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[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

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RESOURCES

Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

She Built Success is produced by EPYC Media Network