Support is Sexy

It's almost mid 2017 -- June will be here in just over a week. What dream have you been promising yourself that you were going put in motion this year no matter what? What's holding you back? What are you afraid of?

It's time to real with yourself about what's standing in the way, and to just start. Just. Start.

Here are some ideas on how to get started.

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A call from her freshman roommate from college, Jessica Ma, changed the trajectory of Andrea Barrica's life forever when she asked her to be a co-founder of inDinero, an accounting software company, which raised more than $1 million in venture capital investement. It was one of the most harrowing experiences of Andrea's life -- and her first sign that she was meant to be an entrepreneur.

Today, Andrea -- who has coached other entrepreneurs in raising more than $80 million for their business -- is preparing to launch a business that aligns with who she is as an activist and with her passion for creating sex positive environments and removing shame around sexuality , called O school. In this episode, the Sacramento native talks to us about tapping into empathy as your superpower, removing shame from all areas of your life, learning to be the best advocate for your business and the importance of being your authentic self no matter what.

On this episode you'll learn:

Becoming and showing up as your true self.The power of the right mentor investing in you.The value of having a cheerleader on your team.How shame limits our forward movement. Tapping into empathy as your superpower in business.How emotional intelligence impacts your bottom line.The three key jobs of a CEO.Andrea's top tips for a great investor pitch and how to learn to read the room.How to focus on the highest impact activity.

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Sometimes, as you're becoming clearer about the things you want and who you want to be in the world, you may get some pushback from people who are used to experiencing you one way. What you have to do is become confident in being your authentic self and find spaces where you are safe and supported in just being YOU!

Here's some advice for how to do that and become ok with losing people along the way.

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Andrea Pitter is clear: "I was always good at hustling." Since Kindergarten, the Brooklyn native has been able to spot opportunities, creatively fulfill a demand and confidently make a sale.

On this episode, Andrea, who is the owner and designer of the bridal and accessories brand Pandora Bridal, talks about recognizing opportunities, how to set boundaries in your business, pushing beyond your fears and getting clear on your own definition of success.

On this episode you'll learn:

Don't turn your creativity into a chore.How to say no to requests for discounts.In business you have to learn how to let it go.How to upsell your customer in an exciting way.If you have an idea of what you want to do, work in that industry.Remembering that the best part of the journey is on the other side of fear.How to hire the right staff.How to know when it's time to expand.The importance of educating your customer.How to promote your brand on social media.Social media dos and donts — and the importance of those first nine photos.Getting clear on your own definition of success.

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I have the biggest crush on you -- and I want you to have a huge crush on YOURSELF! Sometimes we forget all that's lovable about us. Here are a few ways to remember!

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Since she was five years old and growing up just outside of Boston, Susanne Goldstein has been committed to letting things flow -- so much so that she would clear branches from the brook near her friend's house because she wanted to create a clear path for the water.

Today, as CEO of diversity/inclusion company the Verna Myers Consulting Group and a producer/director, Susanne remains committed to creating clear paths for advancement, achievement and conversations that lead to mutual understanding, as evidenced by her latest endeavor, a powerful and ambitious documentary series called The Exchange. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Susanne talks about creating your own opportunities, making genuine connections and working within your sweet spot.

On this episode you'll learn:

Surround yourself with the best.The value of carrying your own paintbrush and painting your own door of opportunity.How to network by fives.What you should say to a contact when you're not really sure.How you can create your own luck.The importance of following up with people who support you.How to break through the "fourth wall."Why she believes in setting a theme for your year.How to live your life within your sweet spot.

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When she was younger, Miko Branch had a secret fantasy of opening a pink-decorated salon, although her parents had other career aspirations in mind for her. At age 25, Miko made that dream a reality, and ran her own salon out of the Brooklyn apartment she shared with her sister, Titi. In 1997, with her sister's encouragement, Miko opened a storefront salon despite her own fears about expanding. Though some of those fears may have been realized when the sisters later lost their business due to what Miko calls some rookie business mistakes, a combination of their resilience, the influence of their strong-willed southern grandmother, Jessie Mae Branch, an aha moment while bathing her young son and a determination to create a hair care products that suited their textures and their lives would change the path of Miss Jessie's granddaughters forever.

Today, as Co-Founder and CEO of Miss Jessie's -- one of the natural haircare industry's leading brands -- Miko Branch talks to Support is Sexy podcast about rookie mistakes, aha moments, the power of sharing secrets with your customers, the dangers of growing too quickly and her thoughts on the Shea Moisture marketing misstep. Plus, she opens up about losing her sister Titi in 2014 and how that experience has affected her commitment to her own mental wellness and to spreading that message of mental health awareness to others.

On this episode you'll learn:

How to recognize opportunities.Miko's advice for entrepreneurs creating their own beauty products.The advantage of BEING your customer.The power of sharing the how-to information for your products.The moment when you realize you're on to something.What it takes to to be prepared for distribution of your products.The pitfalls of growing too quickly.How "over-skuing" hurts your brand.How to avoid marketing missteps and how to address them when they happen.What Miko and Miss Jessie's are doing to support mental wellness and mental health awareness.The importance of giving ourselves permission to understand our feelings as women. And the sometimes lonely journey of entrepreneurship.

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Happy Mother's Day! If you're a mom or a caregiver, I hope you're having a spectacular day! And in between the well-deserved pampering (or simple off time) that you'll enjoy today, I want to encourage you to take a few minutes to reflect.

What dream have you been pregnant with for way too long? It's time to give birth!

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What's your story?

What are you accepting to be true -- or untrue -- about yourself?

How are you internalizing the stories that other people try to impose on you?

These are a few of the questions I pose in this episode as we get clear on the stories we're telling ourselves and how those stories affect you in your life, your business, your relationships and more.

YOU are the author of your story, you have the power to control your own narrative. Find out how.

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For Rana Campbell, her memories of childhood including straddling two worlds between her days spent at her preppy middle and high school and her hometown of Orange, New Jersey. The experience helped her learn how to navigate her way no matter her environment and taught her the importance of exposure to possibilities and dreaming big.

On this episode, Rana, who hosts the popular Dreams in Drive podcast, talks about the power of stories, how our stories affect our dreams, being aware of the themes in your life and sticking with your vision even through the plateau.

On this episode, you'll learn:

The importance of being aware of the reoccurring themes in your life.Why you have to ask the right questions.Set a date for when you're going to launch that new thing.How the universe conspires to help you.Knowing when it's time to make a change and go in a different direction.How to know when to put an idea in the garage until later.The value of knowing what you don't want.The real deal about monetizing your podcast and working with advertisers.The advice Rana received from the head of Apple Podcasts.The power of telling yourself that it's going to be okay even if you don't believe it yet.Being led by your why and knowing that the work you're doing is bigger than you.

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