In this week’s episode Venus Mack-Hall, Business Development Coach joins us to share the reasons that lead her to become a coach for women in their entrepreneurship journeys, Venus learned the hard way that in order to have a successful business, it’s necessary to follow certain steps and have the right systems in place. Her mission since then is to help women not to make the same mistakes she did by guiding them through this journey with clear strategies and structure.

Venus Mack-Hall is a Business Development Coach for women, but she’s also a wife, mom, serial entrepreneur, one of the first women to run and win City Council in Statesboro, GA, and an author. She has over 15 years in business and her mission is to teach women to find purpose in themselves through entrepreneurship with confidence, structure, strategy, and accountability.

You can find Venus on…
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Website https://www.venusmackhall.com/

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~Dr. Raymona

According to research, 8 out of 10 black businesses fail within the first 18 months, and 58% of black business owners feel like their business is at risk or distressed. We are living in a moment where many entrepreneurs are struggling to maintain their businesses from failing so why does this happening so often?

Today, I’m sharing with you 5 reasons why businesses aren't making it, and how you can start working on fixing those things right now, so you and your business finally thrive! It all comes down to having the right back-end systems to help you level the playing field, and I’m uncovering the why in this episode.

In this episode you’ll learn:
1. Why future thinking and implementation of new technologies is essential for every single business.
2. The importance of knowing your customer's needs and offering a valuable service to them.
3. How my iEngageU will help you level the playing field for your business.

Book an iEngageU Demo with Dr. Raymona: https://calendly.com/drraymonahlawrence/iengageu-group-demo-call

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~Dr. Raymona

As a business owner, implementing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is crucial for building a successful team. However, it is equally important to have effective systems in place to support the growth and development of your business.

Today, I am thrilled to introduce the iEngageU system, which integrates all of the DEI principles. This platform streamlines automation and productivity to simplify business management, increase revenue, and optimize performance. Let's level up our game and achieve success in the easiest and smartest way possible!

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. What is my all-inclusive iEngageU platform.
2. The benefits of having all in one place to help you run your business smoothly.
3. How the iEngageU system will help you thrive in the marketplace.

Book an iEngageU Demo with Dr. Raymona: https://calendly.com/drraymonahlawrence/iengageu-group-demo-call

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As human beings, it is in our nature to be biased by certain things or people. We’re naturally drawn to socialize or get together with people that look and think like us. But when we decide to build a diverse team it is essential to be conscious of those biases because they might be the reason why you are not being successful at growing that team.

Join me in this episode to understand why it is important to cultivate the willingness to change those unconscious biases and also be aware of the things you do that might be excluding people, to finally thrive with a diverse and inclusive team!

In this episode you’ll learn:
1. How are some unconscious biases affecting your team.
2. The importance of taking the step towards educating yourself about your own biases.
3. Why you should listen to your team members and how they’re feeling.

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In this week’s episode Minessa Konecky, joins us to share their story and experiences being in direct sales and facing rejection. The secret is that it all starts from within, sometimes we feel like rejection comes from outside when in reality is more of a story we tell ourselves when we feel like we’re in a situation where we are being rejected. It’s all about working in our mindset to finally move beyond rejection.

Host of the podcast Stop Shoulding All Over Yourself, Minessa Konecky, has worked in business long enough to know that if you don’t fit into the box society wants you in, you’ll have a harder time achieving your dreams. Creating a community for people who don’t fit in has been Minessa’s passion and calling for 20+ years. Minessa has worked in the corporate world and coached entrepreneurs on elevating their businesses. Empower underrepresented communities and bring them together in a variety of social media spaces including Patreon. They are an expert on how to level up without silencing who you are.

Minessa takes great pride in their Pakistani heritage and being a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. They live in their seaside cottage on unceded and occupied lands of the Wampanoag and Pokanoket people in Plymouth, MA with 3 dogs and their partner, Alex.

You can find Minessa on…
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/minessa.konecky/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/minessa.konecky
Website http://www.minessa.com

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~Dr. Raymona

There are a few aspects to take into consideration if you’re a woman looking to build a successful intercultural team. Cross-cultural communication is one of them, it is essential to have in mind the different cultural backgrounds when we’re communicating with our team members.

Stay tuned to uncover the two must-haves for a successful intercultural team. I know it's overwhelming, having to think of all these aspects but trust me, the end result will be a thriving team with real connections.

In this episode you’ll learn:
1. Why is cross-cultural communication important for your team.
2. Why it is important as a leader to understand conflict solving.
3. The two must-haves for a successful intercultural team.

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~Dr. Raymona

Are you a leader that’s looking to build a diverse team? If the answer is yes, I am covering important aspects you should consider to succeed in network marketing with a thriving diverse team where there’s equity and inclusion for everyone.

It is important to recognize that we all have different privileges within an organization, so we have to learn how to use that privilege to help and inspire others. It’s time to become an advocate and support your team so they feel they’re accounted for and they belong.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. What it takes to build and maintain a diverse team.

2. The difference between equity and equality.

3. What inclusion looks like in a thriving team.

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~Dr. Raymona

If you feel like you’re finally ready to lead a diverse team, this episode is for you! Join me to learn the 5 things that indicate you’re prepared as a leader to recruit and maintain a diverse group. It’s not only about recruiting people that are diverse in race but you also need diversity in experience, culture, and so much more!In this episode you’ll learn:1. The aspects that signal you’re really ready to have a diverse team.2. The types of diversity that you should be looking for as a leader.3. The importance of educating yourself and others about diversity.Want more from Dr. Raymona? Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drraymonahlawrence/?hl=enLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drraymonahlawrence/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drraymonahlawrence/Thank you for listening! ~Dr. Raymona

In this week’s episode Dr. Nika White, Intentional Inclusionist joins us to share the reasons that lead her to actively advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and to make a true change in the business world. We also talk about the meaning behind Inclusion Uncomplicated which is the name of her book and the importance of being intentional when talking about DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion).

Dr. Nika White is a national authority and fearless advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an award-winning management and leadership consultant, keynote speaker, published author, and executive practitioner for DEI efforts across business, government, non-profit, and education, Dr. White helps organizations break barriers and integrate diversity into their business frameworks. Her work has led to her designation by Forbes as a Top 10 D&I Trailblazer.

You can find Dr. Nika on…

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikacwhite/

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

Facebook https://www.youtube.com/c/NikaWhite2015

Get Dr. Nika's book Inclusion Uncomplicated here.

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~Dr. Raymona

The recruitment process is essential for every direct sales business in order to function effectively. But what happens when you don’t recruit a diverse team? Join me in this ROAR series, which stands for Recruitment, Onboarding, Accountability, and Retention, to learn how to apply the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion to your own ROAR system to grow your team and business. This is part two. 

In today's episode, I'm revealing situations that are preventing you from having success in building a diverse (or any team for that matter), and let me tell you, it all starts with the recruitment process. Of course we need to aim for a diverse team, not only rich in race, but rich in new ideas, languages, and cultures. It is time to take risks and let go of the fear of rejection!

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. Why you should recruit aiming for a diverse team.
2. Why it’s important to take risks and put yourself out there.
3. How to let go of the fear of rejection.

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~Dr. Raymona