Support is Sexy

Stacy Blackman is the owner of Stacy Blackman Consulting -- a company that has assisted thousands of clients around the world with their applications to graduate school programs, with a particular speciality in MBA admissions, giving wise, insider advice on how to ace your application.

the Blacklight, Stacy's latest company, extends the relationship with these individuals, through a weekly newsletter and content, as well as career services all aimed at helping them succeed in their careers and in life, before, during and after school.

On the episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Stacy tells how to play to your strengths and address your weaknesses, her top three tips for building your personal brand and how to stay relevant when you're early in the water in a particular industry.

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Divorce. It can be difficult, and unfortunately, sometimes it can get ugly. But it doesn't have to be that way. Kim Ciesinski -- co-author of Stress- Free Divorce, Volume 3-- a seasoned lawyer with 25 years experience, is the founder of ADR Law, a law practice devoted to offering a better way for married couples to divorce. Kim's mission is to help couples looking to divorce to consider collaborative practice as an alternative to litigation because it provides extra support and assistance to the whole family. Parties work toward a common goal of restructuring their family instead of fighting each other which leads to a healthier transition.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, longtime attorney Kim speaks to us about collaborative divorce, why ending a relationship doesn't mean destruction but rather re-struction, why collaborative separations work well for entrepreneurs and how to go for win/win rather than a win/lose.

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Change is constant. Here are a five tips for how to handle change when it comes your way -- because, inevitably, it will come your way.

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On our first Throwback Thursday, we hear from Patricia Moreno of Intensati, who was originally episode 26. This is an episode I cite most often when people ask for my "favorite" episode. No favorites, but Patrica's message abut learning to "live the question" is certainly a message that will stay with me for a lifetime.

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Molly Grubb, author of Build Your Dynasty and founder of Grubb Wealth Management is a leader with a mission to educate over 1,000 business owners across the nation so that they can gain more control over their personal and professional lives, and find and achieve their true purpose.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Molly talks about why it's important to focus on wealth -- not just revenue -- in your business, and why, no matter what, you gotta have an exit plan.

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Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational speaker, radio show host, life coach, fitness fanatic, a wife and a mom to five children. She is passionate about helping women attain that elusive work/ life/ self/ relationship balance by cultivating healthy minds and bodies.

After 15 years in traditional psychotherapy practice, Dr. Zoe jumped off the couch and now helps women using a different modality with a mix of virtual therapy, coaching services and programs designed specifically for women trying to have it all.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Zoe dives deep on why women need to get over Superwoman syndrome, how to recognize it in yourself and why she says, "you are never obligated to be the same person you were yesterday."

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Created by fashion designer Mallorie Dunn, SmartGlamour is an ethical, customizable clothing line for folks of all shapes and sizes. Launched in February 2014, SmartGlamour was created to address accessibility within the fashion industry (both in size and price, specifically within ethical fashion) while also using our imagery as a tool to help counteract the negative messaging to women, femmes and non-binary folks all throughout fashion- and beauty- related industries.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Mallorie shares the trouble with fashion -- being the largest pollutant after oil, the dangers of fast fashion, what you need to know about those clothing donations you make and how she plans to shift the industry one customer at a time.

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When Jacquelyn Rodgers couldn't find wrapping paper and holiday decor that featured a Santa Claus of color for her son, she sprung into action creating one of her own. And though she already had a full-time job, her passion project quickly turned into a full-time business with the launch of Greentop Gifts. Jacquelyn and her husband want to create a brand where families of color can see themselves reflected while bringing diversity to the holiday deco category via their Clarence Claus product line. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Jacquelyn shares how to find a void and be bold enough to fill it, the importance of storytelling for your brand and knowing when it's time to bring in some support.

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Chanel Christoff Davis is co-founder, President and CEO of Davis Davis & Harmon LLC -Sales Tax Experts. The Dallas, Texas-based firm specializes in Sales Tax- refund recovery, audit defense, and has recovered over $100 Million per year for clients. As President/CEO, Chanel has 17 years of experience in managing client relations and the day-to-day management decisions of the firm. And on this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, she tells us how she and her husband/co-founder launched their business (much to their own surprise), the important move from government contracts to corporate work and how they have successfully sustained their firm for nearly 20 years.

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Ashley Chatman is an online weight loss coach who helps women get into the best shape of their life with dance fitness through her Fit Body by Ashley brand. With Ashely, you can "Party Off Your Pounds" in a six-week self-paced challenge or in her one-on-one 12-week transformation program.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Ashely -- who lost 30 pounds herself by dancing her way through the pain of losing her mother to cancer -- gets real with us about what it takes to run her fitness business and what she wishes she would have done differently.

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