The Dream ChaseHer Podcast

The Dream ChaseHer Podcast

By Jennifer HammockBusiness
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The Dream ChaseHer Podcast episodes

  • How To Get Funding For Your Business

    This week on The Dream ChaseHer Podcast I sat down with Daniel Fernandez, CEO, TMC Community Capital, a non-profit micro lender serving under-resourced California small businesses. Our conversation was insightful as Daniel shared TMCCC's plan to disrupt the current business funding process and their lenient business loan qualifications, which level the playing field for small business owners. TMCCC is certainly focused on those small business owners who are emerging.

    Links mentioned:
    TMC Community Capital
    To register for the 2023 Dream ChasHer Conference, click here
    Dream ChaserHer Conference
    When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 @ 8:00am - 3:00pm
    Where: Hilton Oakland Airport

    24 min
  • From the Courtroom to the Writing Room: How Tamika Christy Followed Her Passion and Ditched Corporate America

    This week I sat down with Tamika Christy, award winning author and writing coach to talk about how having a strong community of Black women entrepreneurs was one of the keys to seeing herself as an entrepreneur.

    In this conversation we also cover:
    1. Authorship as a business
    2. Advantages and disadvantages of self-publishing
    3. The benefits of agent representation
    Whether you're an aspiring author, current business owner, or someone looking for inspiration as you navigate entering a new industry this episode has something to help you take steps toward success and overcome the self-limiting beliefs that may hold you back.
    Links Mentioned:
    Tamika Christy Website
    Tamika Christy Instagram
    Click here to register for the 2023 Dream ChasHer conference
    When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 @ 8:00am - 3:00pm
    Where: Hilton Oakland Airport

    43 min
  • Bringing your business to life w/ HBCU Prep School Author, Claudia Walker

    In this episode we’re discussing self-limiting beliefs that hold us back from going after our deepest dreams. Imposture syndrome often keeps us stuck and questioning our brilliance. It’s time to see yourself walking in your true destiny. Believing in the seeds of greatness that God has placed on your heart.

    Today we are joined by fellow Dream ChasHer, Claudia Walker, who is  an author, former principal and a proud HBCU graduate. Her best-selling book series, “The ABCs of HBCUs” and “The ABCs of Black Wall Street” were inspired by her undergraduate experiences at Spelman College. In January 2023, both books were featured in Target stores as part of their Black History Month collection.


    Claudia shares:

    - How she prepared her brand for a Target partnership

    - Leaving a legacy for her children

    - Being an introvert business owner

    - Her "come to Jesus meeting" in 2018 that lead to the growth of her business

    - How she stays motivated during tough seasons


    This episode is brought to you by: Tamika Christy, award winning author and writing coach. If you are stuck in your writing process, learn more about her books and services.

    Links Mentioned:

    HBCU Prep School Website

    HBCU Prep School Instagram


    Click here to register for the 2023 Dream ChasHer conference.

    Dream ChaserHer Conference

    When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 @ 9:00am - 3pm

    Where: Hilton Oakland Airport

    31 min
  • Go From Doubting to Daring: How to Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit and Go For It

    We’re backkkkk. I’m excited to launch another season of the Dream ChaseHer podcast!

    Today, we’re discussing barriers that keep business owners stuck in the should’ve, would’ve, could’ve. It’s time to step out on faith, and into your fullest potential as the CEO of your business.


    In this episode, I’ll discuss: 

    *Ways to remove your self-limiting beliefs

    *How your unique value can set you apart in business

    *What it takes to live out your wildest dreams

    Running a successful business isn’t an exact science. Rather it's an experiment. With these tips and inspiration, you’ll be able to unlock the next level of your entrepreneurial journey. No matter where you are in your path, you can make a change starting today. It’s the small commitments that help execute the big, market-moving ideas. Today is the day to take that leap, and go for it!! 

    I’m excited for your journey, Dream ChaseHer!!


    To register for the 2023 Dream ChaseHer conference: visit www.dreamchaseherconference.org


    Details:

    Dream ChaseHer Conference

    When: Saturday, April 29, 2023 @ 9:00am - 3:00pm 

    Where: Hilton Oakland Airport (Oakland, CA)


    18 min
  • How this mompreneur turned her passion for holistic living into a family candle company.

    On today’s episode we have Onyx Ammons, Founder of Karter L’ Rose Candle Company, a venture she began as a way to fulfill her personal desires because being a busy wife and mom of three is not an easy feat.

    As a health enthusiast Onyx became extremely passionate about creating clean and natural alternatives to the household items that are regularly used.

    After careful research she found that her favorite candle brands that made her home so cozy contained tons of chemicals and unnecessary additives. It then became her dream to launch a soy based candle company that was free from all dyes and harsh chemicals.  She wanted to start a company that was true to her holistic living and a venture the entire family could contribute towards.

    Onyx’s dream was finally birthed just a few months ago and now she operates this bustling business from her home. Dream ChaseHers, I know today’s podcast is going to inspire you and encourage you to:

    • make the necessary pivots in life that lead towards purpose
    • listen to your internal cues
    • push past your fears to fulfill your destiny
    • And not be afraid to start again!
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      This episode is brought to you by:

      Karter L’Rose Candle Co.

      Get 15% off your next purchase by going to klrsoe.com and use code “DREAMCHASEHER”


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      Social Media Info

      Karter L’ Rose Candle Co.  (Instagram) – @klrosecandles

      #DreamChaseHerPodcast

      @dreamchaseherconference

      Announcements

      Join our Facebook Community

      If you’re looking for a community of women pursuing their dreams and willing to support and share resources, join us here:

      https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreamchaseher

      Send questions to “Ask Jennifer”

      You can now send questions for the new “Ask Jennifer” segment that’s coming to Dream ChaseHer Podcast. Once I get a mass of questions, I can start rolling out this segment. Just email [email protected] and put hashtag #AskJennifer in the subject.

      30 min
    • How this serial entrepreneur merges law, wellness, and beauty to empower women

      If you think IT can't be done, you just haven't met our guest yet.

      On today’s episode we have, Dawn McMahan, a serial entrepreneur with businesses that cross industry lines from family law where she serves as an attorney providing domestic violence survivors and minors who are the victims of human trafficking with the resources they need to get out and move forward in a positive light.

      If that wasn’t enough she also created a premium loose leaf tea brand providing a space of wellness for us all to enjoy. Most recently Dawn launched Mel & Ash, a lifestyle and beauty brand with some friends dedicated to the empowerment of women. This company was started after her sister lost her life to domestic violence.

      Dawn is a living testimony that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

      In today’s episode we chat about how:

      • She went to law school as a mom of multiples
      • The sudden death of her sister due to domestic violence spearheaded a beauty revolution
      • Following her gut helped her to leaps over fear
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        This episode is brought to you by:

        Mel & Ash Beauty

        Get 10% off your next purchase by going to loveiguehi.com and use code “DreamChaseHer”

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        Social Media Info

        Mel & Ash Beauty (Instagram) – @melandashbeauty

        Mel & Ash Beauty

        #DreamChaseHerPodcast

        Announcements

        Join our Facebook Community

        If you’re looking for a community of women pursuing their dreams and willing to support and share resources, join us here:

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        Dream ChaseHer Conference has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. For more information subscribe to our email list.

        27 min
      • How Cassandra is leading an investment revolution with 50,000 black women

        In a perfect world black women would not be intimidated by investing because they know which funds and stocks suit their goals and lifestyle. This way black women can make educated decisions and gain a more optimistic financial future.

        This is why I have Cassandra Cummings, founder of Stocks and Stilettos Society an online investing community of over 50,000 women, hanging out on the Dream ChaseHer Podcast today.  In this unique group she helps women crush their financial goals and achieve investment success.

        Cassandra is a practicing financial advisor and self-proclaimed “number cruncher”, who has expert knowledge of investing, finance, and money-growth strategies. So grab a pen and a notebook to scoop up all the gems we are about to share on this episode of the dream chaseHer podcast.

        In this episode Cassandra talks about:

        • Money mindsets that change the way you manage your money
        • Ways to begin investing
        • How financial management equates to self-care
        • And so muchmore
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          Social Media Info

          Stocks & Stilettos (Instagram)

          Stocks & Stilettos Facebook Group

          Jennifer – @jenn_hammock

          Dream ChaseHer Conference - @dreamchaseherconference

          #DreamChaseHerPodcast

          Announcements

          Join our Facebook Community

          If you’re looking for a community of women pursuing their dreams and willing to support and share resources, join us here:

          https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreamchaseher

          31 min
        • Meet Kimberly, Certified Financial Educator on a mission to help black women create and build wealth

          Hanging out on the Dream ChaseHer Podcast today is Kimberly Robertson, CEO of Her Money Journey. A financial blog dedicated to helping black women create and build wealth.

          Kimberly’s journey began at her mother’s kitchen table where she was taught how to balance a checkbook and make bank deposits. Kimberly always dreamed of being a business owner, but became a single mom and had to make smart money decisions to make that dream a reality.

          Her entrepreneurial spirit and her passion to help her fellow black sisters inspired her to heavily invest in her own financial literacy, then became a Certified Financial Educator.

          In this episode Kimberly talks about:

          • Her 5 Money rules that every woman should create
          • How to break a scarcity mentality and make a mental money shift
          • How women should handle money in marriage and relationships
          • How money helps you fulfill your dreams
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            Links Mentioned in this episode
            • 5 Money Goals
            • Set For Life by Scott Trench
            • Dream ChaseHer Conference use code “hermoney” to get $20 off registration
            • Announcements

              Join our Facebook Community

              If you’re looking for a community of women pursuing their dreams and willing to support and share resources, join us here:

              https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreamchaseher

              Social Media Info

              Jennifer – @jenn_hammock

              Kimberly - Her Money Journey

              Dream ChaseHer Conference - @dreamchaseherconference

              #DreamChaseHerPodcast

              37 min
            • 5 Things That Surprised Me

              Kobe Bryant is quoted saying, "the dream is not the destination, but the journey." And boy, isn't that the truth? Along this dream journey there have been a few things that have caught me by surprise in both a good and bad way. I want to share with you a few learned lessons that surprised me as I continue to pursue my the dream. I don't want to let these common experiences discourage you, but empower you to reach your destiny.

              Listen on Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcast, Spotify, Anchor

              Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed):

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              Announcements

              Join our Facebook Community

              If you’re looking for a community of women pursuing their dreams and willing to support and share resources, join us here:

              https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreamchaseher

              Social Media Info

              Jennifer – @jenn_hammock

              Dream ChaseHer Conference - @dreamchaseherconference

              #DreamChaseHerPodcast

              30 min
            • Self Love is the Best Love w/ Iguehi James
              On today’s episode we have Iguehi James, CEO of Love Iguehi, an African inspired clothing brand for women. Iguehi not only holds it down as a solopreneur, but also as a wife and mom of a set of twins and six year old daughter.
              Iguehi is a proud Nigerian American, but as a child was embarrassed by her sun-kissed skin, broad nose, and hard to pronounce name. Today she infuses her culture into making comfortable and fashionable apparel using vibrant fabrics from the motherland.
              With the help of YouTube and a sewing machine given to her by her mother, Iguehi began sewing as a hobby and gained traction after friends continuously asked for a skirt of their own.
              After four years of sweat, blood, and tears Iguehi operates Love Iguehi on a full-time basis after taking a leap of faith by quitting her full time job to pursue this dream. In this episode she keeps it honest about how she loves herself, empowers her daughters, honors black culture, and maintains through the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship.
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              This episode is brought to you by:
              Love Iguehi
              Get 10% off your next purchase by going to loveiguehi.com and use code “LoveDreamChasers”
              Links mentioned in this episode
              Dream ChaseHer Conference
              Brown Skin Girl
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              Announcements
              Join our Facebook Community
              If you’re looking for a community of women pursuing their dreams and willing to support and share resources, join us here:
              https://www.facebook.com/groups/dreamchaseher
              Social Media Info
              Love Iguehi (Instagram) – @loveiguehi
              Jennifer – @jenn_hammock
              Dream ChaseHer Conference - @dreamchaseherconference
              #DreamChaseHerPodcast
              42 min

            About The Dream ChaseHer Podcast

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            The journey towards realizing your dream isn't always pretty or easy, but fulfilling your dreams is worth the work. This podcast is for purpose-driven women who need to be inspired by real-life…