Shenequa Robinson founded Assuage Journey, a soy candle company using her background in the Science of Physiology. She came to appreciate how the Human Body internalizes stress, senses, and emotion. Her education action along with a passion to become an Entrepreneur blossomed into her soy candle Company.  In this episode, you'll learn:  How Shenequa's soy candles help her achieve her mission of making homes a place to de-stress. How Shenequa used her expertise to figure out the impact of scent on human stress levels. Why it's important to evoke feelings of calm through scents so people can be comfortable while they're stuck at home. Her early challenges in getting her brand out to the public and owning the title of CEO.   Connect with Shenequa Robinson on Instagram@assuagejourney and Online Shop the Assuage Journey Collection: https://www.assuagejourney.com/store/ Let's continue the conversation in our online sanctuary The Black Woman CEO Circle.  Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackWomanCEO

The Business of Scents and Simplicity with Shenequa Robinson

RISE! with Quanisha Green, MSS (formerly, the Black Woman CEO Podcast) spotlights brilliant Black women entrepreneurs and their behind-the-scenes success strategies. Join Quanisha Green, MSS and learn the secrets of being a Black woman business owner who gets paid to do what she loves, owns her time, and lives on her own terms. Quanisha Green, MSS provides business advice and features refreshing interviews with Black women entrepreneurs including interviews with Black Woman CEO Dr. Monikah Ogando- Inc. 500 Award Winner, Monique Idlette Mosley- Venture Capitalist & Star of Discovery Undercover Billionaire, Kim Coles- Coach & Award-winning Actress, Mia Redrick- The Mom Strategist & TV Personality, and more!

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Tiffany Blassingame, another Black Woman on the RISE, is a Professional Organizer and Productivity Coach.  Tiffany’s past as a Principal and School Administrator has taught her that organization and executive functioning start in the home. Her business, Simple Organization, helps families incorporate healthy practices of organization and productivity in their everyday lifestyle.   Whether you are a business owner or an overwhelmed mom trying to establish order in your home, this episode will challenge your thoughts or productivity and what seeking help truly is.   What you will learn in this episode;  If multitasking actually makes you productive How we can adjust our expectations for ourselves as mothers How to Pause, Plan and Prioritize your life How asking for help can increase productivity    * Let's continue the conversation in the Black Woman CEO Circle Facebook Group. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackWomanCEO 

How to Pause, Plan, and Prioritize In Your Business with Tiffany Blassingame

After a 5 day rest period Quanisha, our host, found herself on her bathroom floor crying.  Unable to get herself together for her coaching call.  She made the decision in May to take 30 days off at a Residential Treatment Center.  Sometimes we have to break everything down to RISE. Quanisha is now shifting the Black Woman CEO podcast and adopting an ethical, feminist and trauma informed approach to how she does business. What you will learn in this episode;  -Quanisha discusses her personal experiences with trauma and her approach to dealing with it. -How her breakdown was really a breakthrough  -What trauma informed, ethical and feminist business principles mean and the value of these practices.    * Let's continue the conversation in the Black Woman CEO Circle Facebook Group. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackWomanCEO 

Reawakening: How Black Woman CEO Founder Quanisha Green is Healing Trauma and Reimagining Business

Our guest Rhonda Thomas, transformational speaker and author, encourages women to live their best life. She guides them to a place of happy through, "Happy By Design Events" and Happy Hours catered to the mature woman. After being a consultant to bridge the gap between parents and children in the school, Rhonda decided to take it a step further. In being a Chicago Public School Speaker and Advocate , she wanted to leave something of value with each of her families. Rhonda's launch of anxiety reducing coloring books created just that. Her coloring books help parents and children, around the world, manage their stress in a healthier way.    What will you learn in this episode;  Several ways to manage your anxiety. How to lead a happy healthy lifestyle. Your dreams are still attainable at any age How to monetize your expertise and launch a book. How coloring books can help you therapeutically.    “Health is everything and everything is health.”  Coloring Book by: Rhonda Thomas   To book Rhonda for a speaking engagement and purchase coloring books. Please visit; https://rhonsway.com/

How To Transform Your Life Into A Happy and Healthy Lifestyle with Rhonda Thomas

In this episode, we have an encouraging interview with CEO Kimberly Mays; a digital thought leader, speaker, and trainer. She helps professional coaches and speakers develop their online presence through web design and branding so that they can grow and sustain their businesses. She’s passionate about creating brands’ online visual presence to make them shine. Kimberly has mastered networking, knowing where she fits in with her clients, and knowing how to build a team to be the CEO she is today. She believes in the power of having the right support from a coach when starting a business to avoid making avoidable mistakes. Listen in to learn why you shouldn’t consume all the information when starting a business and should instead outsource or wait to learn later. What You Will Learn:  Kimberly describes how she makes anyone in the influencer and coaching space stand out online How she takes the online burden off entrepreneurs so they can focus on their businesses Learning how to manage your energy as a business owner Tips on how to manage your time and business as an introvert, so you don’t burnout Kimberly explains how she became an expert by fitting with clients, networking, and building a team How to charge according to the value you’re offering The value of having support when starting in business and developing into the role of a CEO How to master your mindset to master your business and overcome challenges Integrating work and family, and having a self-care system Navigating the pandemic times by trying new things and having a workable routine The importance of planning and setting short-term goals to stay on track Do not consume all the information when starting a business Learn to keep yourself grounded and focused through the waves as a business owner  Get in Touch with Kimberly:  Business Website: https://foolishlycreative.com/  Instagram-  https://instagram.com/foolishlycreative?igshid=1v705rzsfia9k  Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/foolishlycreative/ Book Mentioned: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl   

How To Visually Shine Online As An Influencer with Kimberly Mays

In this episode, we have an empowering interview with the CEO Dr. Cherita Weatherspoon, she is a profit strategist, coach, and author. She has a mission to engage, elevate, and empower black women to own their power and profit from it while impacting the world. She is a powerhouse woman owning what she desires out of life and doing the work necessary to make both things a reality. Dr. Cherita Weatherspoon started her coaching business after years of holding a career in higher education and prepared long for her CEO role before becoming one. She insists on the importance of investing in getting the help you need with your business to scale. Listen in to learn the value of stepping into your power by pushing through who you are to succeed as a businesswoman. What You Will Learn:  Dr. Cherita Weatherspoon describes her coaching business, helping women find and package their expertise The importance of charging the value of the work you’re doing How to be confident in your knowledge and skills and apply them in your business Helping women believe in themselves in both their head and heart to be powerful How to push through who you are to own your power in business with the right mentorship Dr. Cherita Weatherspoon explains why she left a career in higher education for entrepreneurship How to overcome the challenges of being a new business owner by showing up authentically Connecting boundaries with self-care, taking care of family and balancing life and business The value of investing in yourself to get the help you need to scale your business Having the faith and taking the action to achieve your future desires  Get in Touch with Dr. Cherita Weatherspoon:  Website: https://www.cheritaweatherspoon.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachCherita Schedule a Call: coachmedrc.com      * Let's continue the conversation in the Black Woman CEO Circle Facebook Group. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlackWomanCEO 

The Business of Scents and Simplicity with Shenequa Robinson

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