The First Step with Jhalisa John

There’s a side of entrepreneurship nobody seems to talk about. It’s the side we tend to ignore most, or just sweep under the rug. In this episode, learn about the secret struggles many entrepreneurs are hiding, and why now is the perfect time to start talking more openly about these things.

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Are you charging clients what you’re really worth? In this episode, learn how to correctly price your services and what costs to consider to ensure that you can not only stay in business, but also become profitable.

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What do you do when your “mentor” turns into your biggest hater? Well, if you’re Jhalisa John, you record a podcast episode and address it, of course.

In this episode of The First Step podcast, you’ll hear the true story of how jealousy, narcissism and sabotage rear their ugly heads in the world of entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn that there’s no such thing as friends in business.

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Be honest. What do you really think about copycats in business? That was the question I posed to my connections on LinkedIn, and 9 entrepreneurs responded with their honest and unabashed opinions.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jhalisa John and 9 other entrepreneurs as they share what they really think about copycats, how it affects them and what you can do to protect yourself and business from potential copycats.

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Does quarantine have you bored in the house, in the house bored? Then, you’ll surely love this episode where I share my top 10 PRODUCTIVE things to do. These activities will not only help you fight boredom, but they’ll help you come out of this pandemic a happier, more energized person.

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Umm, sorry I say “umm” so much in this episode. But once you could get past the “umms”, you’ll find that it’s packed with all the info you need to set up multiple streams of income for yourself.

My 7 Income Streams, Passive Income & Lucrative Side Hustles

1. E-commerce.

2. One-on-one clients

3. Workshops

4. Digital products

5. Books

6. Social events

7. YouTube

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Omg! Can we talk about something else? Apparently not. In this episode, I address my “accent” which seems to get a lot of attention in Trinidad and Tobago. See the show notes for more.

About My Accent, Let’s Address It.

Ok. This is gonna be the first and last time that I publicly address this. After that, oh my god, let’s just put it to bed because it’s so insignificant. It’s so stupid.

But apparently, there are people out there who have a serious issue with the way I sound, the way I pronounce my words and enunciate. They think my “accent” is fake. And the only reason I’m addressing this is because I ain’t no fake ass bitch. Let’s just be clear. There’s no part of me that’s fake or contrived, even. What you see is what you get. I’m one thousand percent transparent and myself. Ain’t nobody I’m trying to be or sound like. Okay?

So anyway, hahaha, let’s address this shit once and for all. Jeez.

Hello. My name is Jhalisa John. And I live in Trinidad and Tobago. A country where it is apparently a crime to sound different. For my whole entire life, I’ve heard, “Who do you think you are? Where are you from? Why are you trying to be white?”

And honestly, it’s so exhausting. I feel like if people understood my story, they wouldn’t be so judgmental. Right? So let’s head back to 1994. The year I was born. Now, according to my birth certificate, I am Trini. I’m not American. I’m not Guyanese. And I ain’t trying to be.

◦ Grew up in extended family with cousin who is American. Family frequently travelled. Accents included English, Yankee and of course Trini.

◦ Older generation always correcting us when we spoke. Couldn’t complete a sentence without someone telling you pronounce your t h’s and to start over.

◦ This mix of of influences may have impacted the way I speak, which I think is proper or standard English. I don’t speak broken like most trinis.

◦ I lived and went to school in the US but mom would never let me talk like a Yankee. So there’s no way that could‘be impacted my accent. Okay. Maybe it did. Maybe it didn’t.

◦ Came back to Trini, wrote SEA and passed for convent.

It shouldn’t matter how I sound. I think more emphasis should be placed on the important things like how much I do for my community. How much I give back and add value to the entrepreneurship space in T&T. It seems like whenever people sit down in a circle to discuss me for whatever reason, the conversation is always mostly about my accent. Why?

Why can’t it be about how intelligent I am or how amazing my content is. No but seriously. I think one of the biggest problems Trinis have is that we get caught up on the wrong things. We get carried away or distracted by how something looks or sounds instead of what is actually being said. We ostracize people who are different instead of celebrate them. We spend a ridiculous amount of time analyzing what someone wore instead of what they’ve contributed to society.

And if we are to progress, we must stop looking only at the surface. Let’s stop assuming someone is fake because they sound different or act decently. I know I’m not the only one who gets shit for my accent. But it’s time someone stood up for us and shut this thing down once and for all.

Let's be honest here. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. Some of you reading this may be better suited for the typical 9-5 grind, while some of you may make successful business owners. In this episode of The First Step Podcast with Jhalisa John, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and content creator, Keron Rose, to discuss his journey to becoming his own boss. We also talk about the common challenges new entrepreneurs face, thought-leaders who are blazing the trail, and what's the one thing you should do to develop a healthier mindset.

If there’s one thing all modern entrepreneurs can relate to, is the feeling of complete and utter exhaustion. Between hustling hard and crushing it, it’s hard to find time to relax and unwind from the constant rat race. On this episode of The First Step Podcast With Jhalisa John, we’ll look at 5 ways you can avoid burnout in your life and career.

“Find your tribe!” It’s the phrase we’ve all heard from every social media marketer, digital coach, successful blogger and entrepreneur. But what exactly does this mean for small businesses, new startups and brands?

In this podcast, join host Jhalisa John as she answers the following questions:

1. How do I build a community around my business, brand or product?

2. Why do I need a community?

3. What are the benefits of building a community,

4. What is a tribe?

5. Where do I find my tribe?