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It's a dream come true, and, yes, I'm terrified.

Writing a book is definitely one of the oldest dreams I have. And now that we're just over a month away and my very first book, "Get Over 'I Got It'" is scheduled for release on May 11 with HarperCollins Leadership, I can hardly believe it. On this episode, I not only share an except from the book (by the way, order now at getoverigotit.com!), but I also share my fears about releasing this book to the world -- and how remembering my intention is supporting me in facing those fears.

I thank you with all my heart for being a part of this journey, from Support is Sexy podcast to the book, which is our collective next chapter. None of this would be the same without you and I appreciate you!

Go to GetOverIGotIt.com now to learn more bout the book, get free bonuses, and learn how you can be a part of my launch team. Let's reach 1 million women with this message of the importance of support!

xo,

Elayne

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In this episode of Support is Sexy, author of Black Girl in Love (with Herself), Trey Anthony, reminds us that loving ourselves is not a job we can give to someone else! Trey gives tips from her book on how to create healthy relationships with ourselves, people in our lives, and even our money. Hear about why "you might want to cry about this" in this episode of Support is Sexy.

Elayne Fluker

Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, "Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone." As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening!

About our Guest:

Trey Anthony is a visionary creator who uses her unique blend of comedy, theater, motivational talk, and her own life experiences to inspire and uplift others. Trey is a professional speaker, lifestyle coach, producer, award-winning playwright, and author of the new Black Girl in Love (with Herself): A Guide to Self-Love, Healing, and Creating the Life You Truly Deserve.

Insight from this episode:

• Sneak peek into Trey's book including her exercises around money.
• Trey's inspiration behind her book Black Girl in Love with Herself.
• How to get over the imposter syndrome and realize your worth.
• Why telling our friends "Girl, you got this!" can be dangerous and how to be intentional about creating safe spaces.

Quotes from the show:

• "We end up on the bathroom floor because we're holding so much in, putting up this facade as a "strong Black woman." –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #769
• "I needed to really trace why I chose to give up the job of loving myself to someone else. When they stopped loving me, all of a sudden I didn't know what to do with myself." –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769
• "At lot of times we find ourselves in things that are unhealthy for us because it reminds us of our childhood." –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769
• "Right at that moment, I didn't need a pep talk. What I needed was permission to fall apart. And maybe not once, not twice, maybe three times, but continue to fall apart and have a safe space." –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769
• "I was thinking about negotiations, and I said, "Please pay me whatever you've paid a white male who has come in and done similar." –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769
• "Make people catch you loving yourself. So when they join you, you're already loving yourself." –Trey Anthony Support is Sexy Ep. #769

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Elayne Fluker

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Trey Anthony

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Twitter: @treyanthony

Instagram: @blackgirlinlove

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In this episode of Support is Sexy, Elayne and Polina Hanin, Principal at Aequitas Partners, have a conversation about equity, diversity, and inclusion, and what it means to be an ally in America today. Polina talks about her personal racial "wake-up call" and how that has impacted her business practices. Whether in friendships or in the workplace, listen for tips on being a champion for others and going from gatekeeper to "gate-opener" in this episode of Support is Sexy.

Elayne Fluker

Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, "Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone." As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening!

About our Guest:

Polina Hanin is Principal at Aequitas Partners, a boutique firm that builds leadership teams for high-growth health companies focusing on health equity. Polina is also an Advisor at StartUp Health, an investment platform founded in 2011 to invest in a global army of entrepreneurs, called Health Transformers, to achieve health moonshots.

Insight from this episode:

• How to "step off the sidelines" and move towards authentic and intentional allyship in and out of the workplace.
• Tips for shifting from exclusion to inclusion in your hiring practices.
• Strategies for investing into diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Details on the turning point in Polina's personal journey of racial reckoning.

Quotes from the show:

• On the hiring process: "The more criteria that you pull together, the more that you weigh them and understand what actually is priority and what's a non-negotiable, the more you can actually start to think not in exclusionary terms but rather inclusionary terms." –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768
• "There's an opportunity for us to give back, so that five years later [students at HBCUs] are [ready], and they have the resources necessary and all the experience that immediately makes them a fantastic candidate for a search that we're doing down the road." –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768
• "How can I actually be a champion for the people that I care about? How can I be their cheerleader? How can I promote the amazing things they're doing?" –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768
• "Sit with the discomfort and analyze your life. Analyze what you've done, what you haven't done. Just come to terms with it and figure out how you're going to move from that and change that. What are you doing differently tomorrow?" –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768
• "If you're a business leader, put someone in charge of that [diversity, equity, and inclusion] plan." –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768
• "How is somebody going to know an opportunity exists if it's not presented to them?" –Polina Hanin Support is Sexy Ep. #768

Resources Mentioned

Health Talent Exchange

Authentic Diversity: How to Change the Workplace for Good by Michelle Silverthorn

www.qualifiedBlackpeople.com

Mark Dawson's LinkedIn

Polina's SIS Episode

Stay Connected:

Elayne Fluker

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Polina Hanin

Website: Aequitas Partners

Twitter: @PolinaHanin

LinkedIn: Polina Hanin

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In this episode of Support is Sexy, Co-Founders of Topicals, Olamide Olowe and Claudia Teng speak about their business partnership, branding, and raising $2.7 million in investments by selling a vision, not just a product. Be inspired by their success as young women of color and learn about what it takes to create a truly disruptive brand on Support is Sexy.

Elayne Fluker

Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, "Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone." As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening!

About our Guest:

Olamide Olowe is the 24-year-old Co-Founder & CEO of Topicals, a skincare company transforming the way people feel about skin with products for eczema and hyperpigmentation. A UCLA graduate, Olamide is the former Co-Founder of SheaGIRL, a Sundial Brands subsidiary.

Claudia Teng, also 24, is Co-Founder & CPO at Topicals, the brand creating "funner flare-ups." Growing up with eczema and working in clinical research helped her see what patients really need and what's lacking in the skin-care space. Topicals have sold out multiple times on nordstorm.com.

Insight from this episode:

• Questions to ask potential business partners and investors.
• Strategies for creating a brand that you believe in, even if others don't.
• A look into networking and finding investors, including Olamide's experience cold contacting on LinkedIn.
• How you can "do well by doing good."

Quotes from the show:

• "For anyone at any age, fundraising is really hard… It was really important for us, one, to find people who wanted to be allies with us." –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767
• "We're not just selling a cute cream on Instagram. We really are trying to change that category [of skin care]." –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767
• "Make sure that the people you have onboard with whatever facet, whether that's a retailer partner, a retail partner, a co-founder, an investor, that this person really is on the same page with you about what the end goal is. Because when you're not on the same page, that's when dissension and a bunch of trouble happens because someone's trying to pull forward while someone's trying to pull back." –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767
• "We wanted retail to help us tell our story. That was the purpose of being in retail." –Claudia Teng Support is Sexy Ep. #767
• "[Listening] is a simple but underrated tool. If you are a company, person, or brand that touts community and touts your brand having community, then it's important to first and foremost be a listener to them and understand and be receptive to their needs." –Claudia Teng Support is Sexy Ep. #767
• "Inclusivity goes all the way back to product development." –Olamide Olowe Support is Sexy Ep. #767

Resources Mentioned

Join Elayne live on your favorite social media platform: www.LiveWithElayne.com

Stay Connected:

Elayne Fluker

Website: elaynefluker.com

Twitter: @elaynefluker

Facebook: Elayne Fluker

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Youtube: Elayne Fluker

Olamide Olowe

Twitter: @OlamideAOlowe

Instagram: @olamideaolowe

LinkedIn: Olamide Olowe

Claudia Teng

LinkedIn: Claudia Teng

Topicals

Website: mytopicals.com

Twitter: @topicals

Instagram: @mytopicals

TikTok: @topicals_

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It took me more than a week to record and post this episode. I just couldn't believe that we're almost there -- we're almost at the day that I've been dreaming about for as long as I can remember. On May 11th, my very first published book will be released and I will officially become an author. On this episode I share why I'm nervous about sharing Get Over "I Got It" with the world, why the message in the book is so important to me and why holding onto your dreams is more than a notion, it's a necessity.

Learn more about Get Over "I Got It" at www.getoverigotit.com

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In this episode of Support is Sexy, mental performance coach Ayanna Sealey speaks about how to step into your "zone of genius" when it comes to performance at all levels of your life. Ayanna addresses how to deal with performance anxiety, uncertainty, and unprocessed trauma that might be holding us back, with techniques rooted in daily practice and building confidence in our comfort zones. Learn how to build your mental toughness in this episode of Support is Sexy.

Elayne Fluker

Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, "Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone." As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening!

About our Guest:

Ayanna Sealey, a former Broadway performer, is a mental performance coach and Founder of Magic Makers, where she helps artists, high-level executives, and athletes realize their potential and achieve peak performance. Through her acclaimed neuro-emotional technique, Ayanna helps clients identify and release subconscious blocks within minutes. Check out her 12-week program: Dream to Real.

Insight from this episode:

• How performance anxiety can affect us and tips to handle it with less stress.
• Ayanna's personal pre-performance routine from her years on Broadway.
• Strategies for having self-compassion and grace and assessing why you might be in a funk.
• Methods for positively moving forward from anxiety and self-doubt and stepping into the "zone of genius."
• Benefits of working with a mental performance coach.

Quotes from the show:

• "Are you focusing on all the things that can go wrong? Or are you pouring your energy into what can go right? ...Things are going to go wrong, but it's up to us to choose what we can have control over, what we focus on." –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765
• "You've got to pay attention to: I want to do something, but it's not happening. I want to do something, but I'm not able to actualize it. Why is that?" –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765
• "Not moving through [the hurt] in the long long will hurt more.... When we block the pain, we're also blocking the joy." –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765
• "It's not as if you'll disappear off the face of the earth if you take care of yourself. If you pause to reset, if you pause to really hone into your self-care, if you just take a moment, it doesn't mean that everything comes to a screeching halt." –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765
• "High performing individuals are constantly aiming to improve and step into the most phenomenal versions of themselves… That means you've got to prepare to step into that zone of genius, where all your gifts are in use." –Ayanna Sealey Support is Sexy Ep. #765

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Elayne Fluker

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Ayanna Sealey

Website: https://www.ayannasealey.com/

Twitter: @Ayanna_Sealey

Facebook: Ayanna Sealey

Instagram: @ayanna_sealey

LinkedIn: Ayanna Sealey

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In this episode of Support is Sexy, BROWN GIRL Jane Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer Tai Beauchamp applies life principles to business and gives us invaluable advice about how to form healthy partnerships that help us grow and reach our goals. Business partnerships can be rewarding and humbling, but Tai reminds us that we need to prioritize ourselves and our wellness so that we can fully show up for ourselves and others in this episode of Support is Sexy.

Elayne Fluker

Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, "Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone." As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening!

About our Guest:

Tai Beauchamp is an internationally recognized media personality, public speaker, style and lifestyle authority, and creative director who inspires women around the world to celebrate their inner and outer beauty. Named one of the 50 most influential people in the multicultural market by WWD, Tai is also Co-Founder of BROWN GIRL Jane, a disruptive luxury, plant-based wellness, and beauty collection centering the needs of dynamic women of color.

Insight from this episode:

• Essentials you must keep in mind when looking to partner with and work alongside others.
• The benefits of working with business partners and how to know when to move on from a partnership.
• Strategies for thinking creatively when it comes to imagining what's possible in our lives.
• How to check in with yourself, prioritize your peace of mind, and have some fun.

Quotes from the show:

• "You want to work with people who are helping you to grow… that you can learn from." –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764
• "My practical MBA studies are the people who are in rooms in Zoom with me at this point." –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764
• "When you enter any union, any partnership, any relationship, you have to be very clear about what your intentions are, what are the motivating factors, what are the desired outcomes?" –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764
• "It's important for us to give ourselves the time and the space to think freely without terms and conditions, without pre-established notion and/or previous convictions. Oftentimes, you have to step outside of yourself to do that and you also have to step away from the things that keep you and hold you." –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764
• "Be intentional about those wellness checks daily. That's not something that is negotiable. That's not something is to be penciled in when possible. It's something that needs to be prioritized." –Tai Beauchamp Support is Sexy Ep. #764

Resources Mentioned

Use code: SISTAS at https://www.browngirljane.com/ for 20% off.

Stay Connected:

Elayne Fluker

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Twitter: @elaynefluker

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Tai Beauchamp

Website: http://www.taibeauchamp.com/

Website: https://www.browngirljane.com/

Instagram: @taibeau

Instagram: @itsbrowngirljane

LinkedIn: BROWN GIRL Jane

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In this episode of Support is Sexy, Dr. Anna Cebeca, OB-GYN and author of The Hormone Fix, teaches how practical knowledge of hormones can drastically improve your overall health and well-being. From progesterone, cortisol, and oxytocin, Dr. Cebeca makes the connection between hormone balance and healing our bodies. Learn about simple steps you can take today to empower your body for healing in this episode of Support is Sexy.

Elayne Fluker

Elayne Fluker is the author of the new book, "Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone." As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also the founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening!

About our Guest:

Dr. Anna Cabeca is a Triple-Board Certified OB-GYN and Founder of The Girlfriend Doctor Club who has worked with thousands of women one-on-one to help them understand and improve their health and manage their hormones. Dr. Cabeca is committed to supporting women so that they can thrive physically, emotionally, sexually, and even spiritually as they go through menopause. She is also the author of two best-selling books: The Hormone Fix and Keto-Green 16. Check out Dr. Cabeca's latest Master Class, Breeze Through Menopause Master Class. Registration is free and taking place virtually on February 18th, 2021.

Insight from this episode:

• Details on the power of hormones and their effect on our bodies.
• Self-medicating behaviors resulting from high cortisol levels that you might be doing.
• How to increase your oxytocin levels to reduce stress and inflammation.
• Why you might want to break up with sugar and the alternatives you can use.
• Strategies to improve your gut health and help your body detox.

Quotes from the show:

• "All diseases come down to two simple things: inflammation is number one, and number two is hormone imbalance." –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763
• "Hormones are such amazing molecules. They are more than chemical messages... They are also energetic communicators. They are energetic molecules." –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763
• "When cortisol goes up, oxytocin goes down, the hormones of love, bonding, and connection… Your body is in this state of disconnect. You become more isolated, have more anxiety and depression." –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763
• "[Self-care] is one of the best things I can write on a prescription pad for anyone. It is the best thing for survival. And it is listening innately to our body for what we need." –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763
• "It takes more than hormones to fix our hormones." –Dr. Anna Cabeca Support is Sexy Ep. #763

Resources Mentioned

The Hormone Fix

Keto-Green 16

Sign up for Dr. Cabeca's Keto-Green Masterclass

Hint Water

Topo Chico Water

Stay Connected:

Elayne Fluker

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Dr. Anna Cabeca

Website: https://drannacabeca.com/

Twitter: @AnnaCabeca

Facebook: @thegirlfrienddoctor

Instagram: @thegirlfrienddoctor

Youtube: Dr. Anna Cabeca The Girlfriend Doctor

Pinterest: Dr. Anna Cabeca

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In this episode of Support is Sexy, Isabella Lengopito from The BOMA Project, an organization empowering women entrepreneurs in Kenya to end extreme poverty in Africa, joins Elayne to share how diversification, setting goals, and community helped BOMA women grow their businesses. Tune in to this episode of Support is Sexy to hear how you can apply these fundamentals to strengthen your own business.

Elayne Fluker

Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, "Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone." As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening!

About our Guest:

Isabella Lengopito is a BOMA Project field officer out of the Samburu Office in Kenya. The BOMA Project is a non-profit focused on ending extreme poverty in Africa by investing in women entrepreneurs. The organization is systematically changing the lives of African women and their families through empowerment and teaching life and business skills with dignity in their two-year poverty graduation program to create sustainable futures.

Insight from this episode:

• The inspiration and impetus behind The BOMA Project and how Isabella got involved with their programs.
• How to walk with others and support them in empowering and dignified ways.
• Tips to weather any economic "storm" in your business and the stories of BOMA women entrepreneurs who have done it!
• Reasons why no one, especially women, should be their own worst enemy.

Quotes from the show:

• "There was something shocking about how [a woman in the market is] now doing business, how she can now calculate her profits, how she can go by herself and buy stock. These things were thrilling for me because before women didn't have this knowledge... Now this woman could confidently speak about business." –Isabella Lengopito Support is Sexy Ep. #762
• "During COVID-19… BOMA's women entrepreneurs showed a 3% jump in profits and a 7% increase in sales from April to June 2020." –Elayne Fluker Support is Sexy Ep. #762
• "Staying focused regardless of the challenges you go through keeps you going in a business and will make you realize your goal." –Isabella Lengopito Support is Sexy Ep. #762
• "Everyone needs support. Everyone needs someone to talk to. All of us, even if we live in different parts of the world, we go through the same challenges-- in different ways, but we go through the same challenges… when we come together, when we help each other, it helps us get through these challenges stronger." –Isabella Lengopito Support is Sexy Ep. #762
• "Wherever you go, ensure that you change the life of another woman." –Isabella Lengopito quoting her mother Support is Sexy Ep. #762

Stay Connected:

Elayne Fluker

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Twitter: @elaynefluker

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The BOMA Project

Website: https://bomaproject.org/

Twitter: @BOMAProject

Facebook: @thebomaproject

Instagram: @thebomaproject

LinkedIn: The BOMA Project

Youtube: The BOMA Project

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In this episode of Support is Sexy, if you've been thinking about getting extra support in your business, Tasha Booth, CEO of The Launch Guild, a virtual assistant agency, has just the advice you need. Tasha answers what is a virtual assistant, who should have one, and what you should consider before hiring one or even becoming one yourself. As a successful business owner herself, Tasha gives great advice and practical tips for all entrepreneurs who are trying to start or grow their business in this episode of Support is Sexy.

Elayne Fluker

Elayne Fluker is author of the new book, "Get Over 'I Got It': How to Stop Playing Superwoman, Get Support and Remember that Having It All Doesn't Mean Doing It All Alone." As host of the SUPPORT IS SEXY podcast, she interviews more than 500 successful women entrepreneurs around the world, who share inspiring, true stories of the ups and the downs of their entrepreneurial journeys. Elayne is also founder of SiS.Academy, an online learning platform for women entrepreneurs. For more information about Elayne Fluker, please visit elaynefluker.com. Thank you for listening!

About our Guest:

Tasha Booth is the Founder and CEO of The Launch Guild, an online business management and digital marketing implementation agency that supports high level coach and course creators. Their priority is making sure the leader feels supported and that nothing slips through the cracks. Tasha also coaches and mentors virtual assistants who are looking to start and grow their businesses.

Insight from this episode:

• Benefits of bringing on support for your business and what options are available to you.
• Strategies to leverage your past experiences into your current endeavors.
• Tips for building authentic relationships and business networks, especially in the virtual space.
• Details on becoming and thriving as a virtual assistant even during difficult times.

Quotes from the show:

• "You really want to tap into what have I done in the past that I've enjoyed, and how can I translate that to whatever this new thing I want to create is." –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761
• "Once I leaned into what I enjoyed doing, that's when my business exploded." –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761
• "I'm never going to fully take a vacation if it's just me… I realized pretty quickly that I was going to have to build some sort of a team in order to be able to have stability in my business and also freedom in my business." –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761
• "Relationship is the reason that people want to hire you or the reason that people remember you." –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761
• "You are a strategic partner, partnering with another business owner to support them in their business. They're not your employer employing you. So when we step into the relationship as strategic partners, we're stepping in on even footing." –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761
• "If you don't take the time to focus on one thing at a time and give it its full capacity to grow and to be excellent, you'll never know what its capacity was." –Tasha Booth Support is Sexy Ep. #761

Resources Mentioned

Acuity

Toggl

Launch Guild's Built to Profit course

Launch Guild's Booked and Balanced course

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