Support is Sexy

fayemi shakur is a rebel, a quiet rebel, but a rebel nonetheless. Artistic as a child from the very beginning, hip hop, photography, art and an interest in social justice shaped her life early on, but it was learning about -- and reaching out to -- political prisoners while in college and reading the autobiographies of Assata Shakur and Mumia Abu-Jamal that changed everything and shifted her awareness.

Since then, fayemi, who was just appointed Executive Director of Newark's City Without Walls Art space, has infused all of her love of the arts and her passion for social justice into her work in her Newark, New Jersey community, making sure that there is a space for art to exist and to be expressed in a way that moves conversations forward, and potentially changes lives as it did for her. On this episode, fayemi talks about the importance of doing the work, staying focused on community (rather than social media) and why radical self care is its own form of activism.

On this episode you'll learn…

Why doing the work and staying focused is key.Taking stock of how your work is having an impact (or not) on your community.The empowering effect of art on communities.The power of beginning your day with affirmations.The importance of self care.Building yourself up along your journey so you can be prepared for that next opportunity.How art can be your "art cry."What it takes to be an artist and make it to a gallery.Why artists deserve to be respected as professionals.The importance of women supporting women.Why even as a boss, the world needs to witness your vulnerability.And why Solange is an example of a the perfect artist for this moment.The three most important feelings you must have when speaking things into existence.

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When Monique Alvarez was in college pursuing a degree in communications, she knew one thing: It wasn't for her. The Syracuse, New York, native dreamt of moving to New York City and getting a career in fashion, which she did -- leaving college in her third year, and working from the bottom up in the fashion industry. Thirteen years later, rising through the ranks at luxury brands such as Valentino and Alexander McQueen and traveling to Europe for fashion shows, Monique knew something else: It was time for a new chapter.

That new chapter is her new luxury consignment and vintage boutique, Lifestyle Statement, located in Brooklyn, New York -- a chapter she hadn't planned, but that she could feel was the right one. On this episode, Monique talks about paying attention when things align on your path, how to create a meaningful experience for your customers and why confidence is everything.

On this episode you'll learn…

The importance of tapping into your personal and professional network for support with your new business.How to make sure your customers have a beautiful experience.Paying attention when things begin to align.The importance of going with the flow and planning.How to find your clients.What truly makes a piece vintage.How consignment works.The importance of participating in events with likeminded businesses.Why confidence is everything.Monique's one key of advice for those considering a pop up shop or boutique.

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"For now is not forever..."

This is a new mantra I've adopted thanks to the wisdom of one of my best friends, Erica, who said this phrase to me when I spoke to her about my trepidation about a move I'm planning to make. I've been having some ambiguity about the decision and going back and forth about whether it's the "right" thing to do.

But the truth is: Who knows?!!! The only thing we can do is make the best. Next. Move. The decision that, based on what information we have available to consider at the moment, feels right.

In this episode, I explore moments and circumstances where we can call on the "for now is not forever" mantra, and when it can be pretty powerful to use it as your go-to for big decisions.

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Julie Chan did everything she was supposed to do. She grew up on New York's Lower East side with hardworking parents who were immigrants from China and very focused on education for their children, so Julie studied hard and went to Yale University and graduated with a B.A., and then went on to MIT a graduated with a Master's degree in City Planning. She got a great job working with the city of New York. But still, "something was missing," and she had a sense that whatever that was, she'd have to create it for herself. And that meant finding her true purpose.

A self-described introvert, Julie went through her own transformation -- and tons of resistance -- of becoming more in touch with her gifts, her calling to speak (and sing!) in front of audiences, and eventually the creation of her business, Build My Purpose, where she helps her clients find their purpose and tap into their own intuitive senses. On this episode, Julie talks about the spiritual experience that pushed her to ask all the deep questions and why being clear on our purpose helps us move forward with important clarity on decisions in our businesses and our lives. And hey, you may feel this is a little too woo woo for you and you might be skeptical -- I understand -- that is until Julie gave me a personal reading of my own, which I included in this episode. Let's just say I'm a believer. Check it out!

On this episode you'll learn...

How to tap into your power as an introvert.The importance of realizing and acting upon your purpose.Giving yourself permission to pursue your purpose.Realizing only fear and resistance is holding you back.Defining what you want to share in the world.Aligning your purpose with your vision for your business and your life.Getting over your ego mind and self chatter.Why tapping into your purpose helps you make important decisions about future projects.Why your expression of your purpose evolves.5 Ways your purpose affects your life.Thank you for listening! If you love it, please leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes!

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We all love a little something sexy... I don't care who you are. Something sexy is that thing that turns you on, that lights you up. And at the end of each Support is Sexy podcast episode, when I say "go out there and create something sexy," I mean it! A sexy life, a sexy relationship, a sexy business, a sexy contribution, sexy results -- you deserve it all and then some!

But how? How do we create something sexy?

I don't pretend to know all the answers -- not by a long shot. But I do know that I'm determined to have a sexy life and business, daring to dream it's possible and doing the work to see it become a reality by co-creating what I envision with the Universe. Sound too woo woo for you? Ok, then have a listen to six things I've learned so far about what it takes to create something sexy. Then go out there and get some! :)

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If you're like me, you have areas of your life where, yes, you've gone big, and yes, you've accomplished some, and sure, you're proud of that. But you also have areas where, if you're really honest with yourself, you know you can go BIGGER.

What's holding you back from going bigger? Is it that you're afraid of failure? Or could it be you're afraid of success? Are you avoiding the warmth of a spotlight that, deep in your heart, you know you're meant to step into?

Could be. And in this episode we explore these questions and more.

On the episode you'll learn:

Why you should go BIGGER.What "going bigger" really means.Reasons you might be avoiding the spotlight and how to get over that and into your purpose.Why being impressive may be just the thing that's holding back.How to go from ambition to meaning, and from success to significance.

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"Never let them see you cry..." was some of the worst advice that conscious business coach Julie Zuzek says she has ever received during her 20-year corporate career. Instead of being the "tough guy" in her corporate gig, Julie realized that what she needed to do was get in touch with her divine feminine energy -- which has nothing to do with being female and everything to do with being grounded in compassion, community and empathy. This evolution and personal development is the kind of insight that Julie offers to her clients through her business, The Corporate Yogi, where she supports them from both the strategic and spiritual side.

On this episode, Julie talks to us about building a conscious business, how to navigate the conflict between your head and your heart, how to find your dharma, and why entrepreneurship is the most intense personal development you will ever experience.

On this episode you'll learn…

How to build a conscious business.What role personal development plays in your entrepreneurial journey.3 ways the ego tries to sabotage you.Why you have to let go of the how.Why you shouldn't keep your dreams a secret.Why having a coach to "lean into" is vital to getting out of your comfort zone.3 tips for shifting your mindset.The importance of standing in your power, especially as a woman.How to get to the root of why you're procrastinating.

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For Kelly Roach, CEO of Kelly Roach Coaching, the word "no" is not the ending, it is just the beginning. Since she was a little girl growing up with her big family in Pennsylvania, Kelly says she heard "no" a lot due to limited resources and knew that if she wanted to make something possible, she'd have to work hard and figure out how to make adjustments to achieve her goals. This tenacity and perseverance continued to be a part of Kelly's life in college (where she worked three jobs), through her successful career in sales (where she was a top earner) and eventually when she decided to make the leap and become an unstoppable entrepreneur.

On this episode, Kelly, who is now an international bestselling author, talks about how you can achieve rapid growth and become an unstoppable entrepreneur, why you shouldn't compare your chapter one to someone else's chapter 20 and why you're entitled to nothing but you can have absolutely anything.

On this episode you'll learn...

Why time is our most valuable resourceful.The signs that it's time to move on from your full-time.What blocks you from a growth mindset.How your money mindset holds you back in your business.3 tips on how to up level your mindset.Why gratitude is an important daily practice.How imperfection creates trust.How to become an unstoppable entrepreneur.

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Filmmaker Nefertite Nguvu first fell in love with film when her mother took her to see Gordon Parks's classic film, The Learning Tree, at a local film festival when she was a child. Since then, the Newark, New Jersey, native has known that utilizing the powerful medium of film to reflect the images and experiences of people of color was something she was destined to do. Despite a few detours, she is now passionately pursuing that dream.

Today, Nefertite is now the director of the 2013 award-winning independent film In the Morning, and of the new mini documentary from artist and Academy Award winner Common called Love Star. In the episode, Nefertite talks about her commitment to illustrating the stories of women and their experiences in and out of love, the power of art as a tool of cultural change and how, as an independent filmmaker, the most important thing you can do is figure out a way to get out your dreams -- by any means necessary.

On this episode you'll learn…

What it takes to be an independent filmmaker.The process for making an independent film.How to get back on track after a career detour.The importance of doing the work.How art can be used as a tool of social change.One thing Nefertite says all new or aspiring filmmakers need to do.

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When it comes to decisions in your business, in your career, in your life, in your relationships, are you making it about an either/or choice? Have you even considered the possibility of a both/and experience? If not, why not?!

This is something I have asked myself recently when reflecting on some recent decisions related to my business and my career in media, which I share here in this episode. No beat up -- just being conscious of what type of decisions I make and why I make them. In this episode, I talk about the benefits of you making a both/and decision, how it opens up opportunities, how it could grow your business and how it may open up space for important relationships in your life outside of your business.

On this episode you'll learn…

What is both/and decision making.The benefits of both/and in your business.Why fear sometimes causes us to make either/or decisions.How either/or decisions relate to limiting beliefs.Recognizing if your decisions are a reflection of your fears.How to operate from a space of abundance.How considering the both/and can open up space for important relationships outside of your business. Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, please click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes!

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