Support is Sexy

Dr. Yaba Blay takes this work seriously. Very seriously. And she creates content that celebrates the beauty and joy and being of Black women and girls decidedly. Purposely.

Dr. Blay -- who holds her BA in Psychology (Cum Laude) from Salisbury State University, M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology from the University of New Orleans, M.A. and Ph.D. in African American Studies from Temple University and is currently the Dan Blue Endowed Chair in Political Science at North Carolina Central University -- is the creator behind the beloved new video series Professional Black Girl, airing on YouTube. She is also creator of the social media movement #PrettyPeriod and author of the book (1)ne Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race. Her work, as both an academic and as a creative, has always been driven by her love of Black women -- their experiences, their forms of expression and who they be -- and it was informed in large part by her own formative years of soaking up the images of powerful women on Black television shows. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Dr. Blay talks about her passion for inspiring people to think not only in the classroom, but through content, why she considers her self the anti-academic academic, and why radical self care -- and being joyful -- is more important now than ever.

On this episode you'll learn...

How imagery plays an important role in how we see ourselves.Why going to college may not be the move for you.The truth about what that Ph.D. means (and doesn't mean).Why you always get a second chance.Focus on doing the work.The importance of having a team.How to find balance between your work and your world.The truth about trolls.The importance of self care.Why happiness is your birthright.

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For Abbey LeVine, being an entrepreneur means you have to be in a constant state of creation, a constant state of evolution and a constant state of love and surrender. Love of what you're doing is what will carry you through the low times, the moments of rejection and self doubt. And for Abbey, a self-described rebel, surrender is what has carried her through in creating her own business as a content creator, television producer, leader of her own non-profit and host of her own podcast, LeVine Intervention.

On this episode, Abbey talks about a transition in her life that finally puts her in front of the camera and the mic, and what it takes to get your inner rebel to realize, you know what, you need support.

On this episode you'll learn...

The power of surrender.The importance of training people properly in ways they can support you.The smart reasons that you should delegate and surrender the things that don't turn you on.What you can learn in times of crisis.How to know when your calling is telling you it's time for a change.Why moving around from job to job, and allowing yourself to be pulled into a new direction, is a great way to move up in media.Getting over impostor syndrome.Allowing yourself to "go big!"Getting through the tough financial challenges that make you think you need to give it up.Everything is easy.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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Anita Belle knew just two years into her professional career that events and event planning was her passion -- something that she'd love to do -- but it was 12 years before she decided to make a jump and open her own events company, AJB Events. While some of the messaging out in the world today is about job shaming and jumping ship as soon as you find your passion to start a business, there's something to be said for taking your time. Not stalling, taking your time.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Anita tells the truth about making the transition from full-time employee to founder, how showing and proving is the way to build your events business, and the power of strategic networking and "light stalking." :)

On this episode you'll learn…

The benefits of using college to figure out where your true passion lies.Tips for strategic networking.How to find the best networking events relative for your field.The power of partnerships and collaborations.Why it's important to lead with intention, not expectation.Entrepreneurs using an event to tell their brand's story.3 Things to know before launching your events business.The value of mentors and a solid .Why you should toot your own horn more often.Why you should be straightforward about needing help.

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For Neha Choudhary, her journey to becoming an entrepreneur based in Dubai all led back to one thing: family. After attending college at Northwestern University in Chicago, and then working as an analyst with JP Morgan Chase in Singapore, Neha -- who grew up between Bahrain and Dubai -- eventually returned to Dubai to be near her family. What she also did was leave her corporate job and finally take the leap to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. The result: Her new video platform, Making Waves, which features video interviews with entrepreneurs in Dubai and which she hopes will shine a light on the burgeoning startup community in the region -- a community that Neha feels is largely ignored by the outside world.

On this episode, Neha talks about the misconceptions about Dubai, misconceptions about women doing business in Dubai, industries that are booming in the region and her mission to let people know that "the Middle East is about more than oil." She also speaks candidly about the challenges of being a solopreneur, and how new entrepreneurs can get through those tough moments that are bound to come.

On this episode you'll learn...

Why perceived risk is more than actual risk.How to handle the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.The importance of your emotional wellness, and allowing yourself down days.How to create a routine for yourself.Finding an offering that doesn't already exist in your market.How to decide the best platform for your business.The kind of videos that work best for business.Realizing that it's ok to fail.The benefits of bringing in a co-founder who has strong points different than yours.

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There is a moment within this episode where I talk about how not accepting support has pushed some of us so far that we end up doing things to hurt ourselves..............

There is a long pause after the first time I say this. It shook me up when I vocalized it. I listened to that segment again and again in editing and debated whether I should take it out. When I began wiping tears away, I decided to leave it in.

I began this episode talking about a recent, courageous video that Necole Kane (formerly of NecoleBitchie.com) released where she spoke through tears about struggles she's going through in her business and in her life after making some big moves and transitions, and I share how much I can relate. But know this, this episode is about YOU. I want YOU to get the support you need in all areas of your life -- whatever that looks like. Your job is to stop being resistant, to ask, to accept, and to let support show up for you in all the ways it wants to and in all the ways you need.

To not allow support is selfish. And you are not selfish, you are up to something, you are BIG, you have purpose, and support is there to see you through.

On this episode you'll learn…

The importance of asking for support -- for real!How to face down resistance.Giving up "I got it" syndrome.Why support is sexy for your mental health.Why not asking for support is selfish.Why you must surround yourself with people who push through your resistance.

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Author, investor and serial entrepreneur Lauren Maillian has always been about deciding what matters and doing her best to make it work. Whether it was deciding that she wanted autonomy over her own money at age 11 so she set up a lemonade stand, deciding to buy 100+ acres of land in Virginia at age 19 and eventually turning it into an award-winning winery, or deciding now to travel the world and speak at conferences, corporations and events, empowering other young women and sharing her experiences as someone who built three successful businesses by age 30.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lauren, co-star of the Oxygen docuseries Quit Your Day Job, talks about how she's handling business, staying ready, taking care of herself, and --what matters to her most -- being a single supermom to her beautiful children.

On this episode you'll learn…

How to pivot when someone else beats you to the market.Common mistakes women entrepreneurs make when pitching investors.How to stay ready.The importance of deciding what matters.The best ways to effectively manage your time.How to go where you have the most leverage -- in business and in your personal life.The value of being consistent.Why you should only compete with yourself.

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"I can twerk and not be judged, because that's part of my workout and it's making me sweat!"

There lies the genius in Akinah Rahmaan's hit fitness lifestyle brand, Banana Skirt Productions. In her workout classes -- which have grown from two classes per week to 20 classes per week since 2014 -- students get to grind it out (in a good way!) by learning the dance routines from performances and videos of their favorite pop stars. Beyond fitness, it's all about fun, and for Akinah, it's about inspiring people to feel good and "let go."

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast podcast, Akinah talks about the importance of experimentation to discover where your passion lies, having a vision for your business and how you want it to grow and, most important, what she loves most about being a mom.

On this episode you'll learn...

Looking at what you're already good at and channeling that into your business.How to be clear on your brand's DNA and its impact.The importance of working with strategic partners.How to use social media effectively to help build your business.Starting where you are, using what you have, doing what you can.The importance, as a mom, of letting your children see you create something that you're really proud of.

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In January of this year, Doreen Oliver went through a period of her life where she felt "dead inside," like she was not doing what God had put her on this earth to do – create.

With a successful career as a producer of film, television and theater productions, Doreen's life had changed dramatically after she became a wife and mother, with new schedules and the needs of the family, including additional care for one of her sons who has autism. When Doreen realized that she had lost herself, and that she needed to get back to what she loved, she decided it was time to have a few difficult conversations, and to, again, start creating. The result: her widely praised one-woman show, Everything is Fine Until It's Not.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Doreen talks about getting back to your goals after motherhood, telling your family the inconvenient truth and having space to create something that's all about you.

On this episode you'll learn:

How to recognize when it's time for a change of pace.The benefits of getting back to your goals after motherhood.Finding that thing that lights you up and is just for you.How to be an advocate for yourself and your needs as a mom.Don't be afraid of inconveniencing those you love.Have realistic expectations for yourself and others.Share your goals with other people – you'll be surprised that support will show up where you least expect it.Why it's important for your children to see you do something that you're passionate about.

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From the time she spent a semester abroad in Madrid during her years of undergrad at Vassar college, Sienna Brown knew that one day, she was going to make that move. After graduating, and even though she loved her life and her blossoming career in marketing and communications while living in Brooklyn, the New York native decided that time had come. She made the move to Spain three years ago, and has looked back only to encourage more people to do the same, and to provide them with the resources, information and community to do so.

Today, Sienna's web site, community, travel and events company Las Morenas de Espana -- which began as an online resource for women of color living in or wanting to move to Spain -- has reached every single country in the world. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Sienna talks about evolving her business into a movement, building a community of passionate explorers, inspiring others to live the good life in more ways than one and how living abroad has shifted her perspective of what it means to be an entrepreneur

On this episode you'll learn:

Following the call when it tells you it's time to make a move.3 things you should know before making a move abroad.The benefits of immersing yourself in a culture to learn the language.Why living outside of the "big city" may be the best idea.How to keep an open mind and remain creative when starting over in a new country.Using social media and social gatherings to make new friends and new connections.The importance of integrating within the community and creating your own space.Evolving your business as your community evolves, while staying true to your mission.Utilizing partnerships to grow your business.Creating events as an extension of your brand and your community.Being conscious of the people you have in your inner circle.

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What's your ripple?

We all have one. But there are times, right, when we forget that?

Don't.

You MATTER. Your voice MATTERS. The business you're creating MATTERS. The work you're doing MATTERS. The love you show your children, your family and your friends MATTERS.

And you and your work cause a ripple. That infectious something that supports one person, then the next, then the next -- all stemming from what you've put out into the world. You may never know this, and you may have moments when you think what you're doing isn't moving anyone anywhere.

That's why I recorded this episode: to remind you to recognize, respect and remember your ripple.

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