What started as a 5-year dream is now a movement bringing women-leaders out of the shadows. Here's why I FINALLY launched Conversations Beyond the Brand, and what I'm building for YOU.

Welcome to Part 2 of my interview series with my business bestie Cashe Thompson! In this episode, we're diving deep into the WHY behind my podcast and how it connects to my bigger mission of helping brilliant women shine.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

In this heartfelt conversation, Cashe and I explore:

✨ Why it took me 5+ years to finally launch this podcast (and what gave me the courage)

✨ The REAL role this show plays in my mission to spotlight women-led businesses and nonprofits

✨ Why I'm obsessed with conversation over being a "talking head"

✨ What I look for in every guest (hint: it's all about being heart-centered)

✨ My honest take on AI vs. human connection—and why humanity is already getting fatigued

✨ How this podcast IS my Relationship Currency framework in action

✨ What I want YOU to feel after every episode (you're not alone in this entrepreneurial journey!)

✨ The 10 incredible women on my team who help me co-labor these visions into reality

Timestamps:

0:36 - Why I Started This Podcast (A 5-Year Dream!)

1:04 - The Role of the Podcast in My Mission

2:08 - Shining Light on Businesses People Don't Know About

2:48 - Why I'm a Total Business Nerd

3:35 - Why I Bring On Experts vs. Going Solo

4:12 - I Love Conversation (And Running My Mouth!)

4:45 - What I Look for in My Guests

5:09 - Heart-Centered People Over Bottom Line

5:34 - AI vs. Human Interaction: My Hot Take

6:32 - The Podcast IS Relationship Currency in Action

7:19 - Why Conversation is What Connects Us

7:47 - Lessons from COVID: We Need Community

8:44 - What I Want Listeners to Gain from This Show

9:26 - Entrepreneurship is LONELY (You're Not Alone!)

10:40 - This is a Labor of Love and a Calling

11:15 - My Team of 10 Women Co-Laboring with Me

A Little About This Episode:

This conversation gets REAL about why I do what I do. After almost 19 years in business, I'm finally sharing the heart behind the podcast and why authentic, human-centered connection will always win—even in an AI-driven world.

This is PART 2 of our series - catch up on Part 1 if you missed it, and stay tuned for more!

💼 Ready to Work Together? If you're tired of hiding your brilliance under a basket, let's talk → https://beyondsolutions.biz

🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@growwithbbs/videos

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ncC7zaBzTYTEfDgvWpJcn?si=TLJ4l7ctT3m3Llal05XQhw

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-beyond-the-brand/id1819480858

IHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-conversations-beyond-the-b-279950512/

📱 Let's Connect:

Instagram: @growwithbbs

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashanathomas/

Website: https://beyondsolutions.biz

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