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Episode 810 | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

Your business is making money. You've got the vision, the clients, and the determination. So why are lenders still saying no?

In Episode 810 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with Dr. Lynda Barnes, known as The Success Doctor, to discuss a critical topic for entrepreneurs: The Fundability Factor.

Dr. Barnes is a faith-driven funding strategist, business developer, keynote speaker, and business loan broker who helps women entrepreneurs structure their businesses, strengthen their financial foundations, and prepare to pursue funding.

She explains why having a great business idea—or even generating significant revenue—doesn't automatically mean your business is positioned to receive financing.

From business structure and credit to financial documentation and funding strategies, this conversation is packed with practical information for entrepreneurs who want to grow.

And if you're a faith-driven entrepreneur, you'll especially appreciate Dr. Barnes's perspective on combining faith, strategic planning, and financial preparation.

Key Takeaways

1. Fundability Starts Before You Apply

2. Your Business Structure Matters

3. Faith and Financial Planning Belong Together

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The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com | Episode 809

You can have the strategy, the clients, and the opportunities but do you have the energy and focus to sustain the business you're building?

In Episode 809 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with Robin Muhammad, entrepreneur, nutritionist, speaker, and founder of Necessary Nutrition, Inc., for an important conversation about the connection between nutrition, energy, focus, stress, and business performance—especially for women over 40.

Robin explains why female entrepreneurs need to think differently about nutrition as they age, including paying closer attention to protein, vegetables, vitamin D, magnesium, healthy fats, hormonal changes, rest, and recovery. She also discusses why entrepreneurs shouldn't simply follow every supplement trend they see online.  Critical Nutrition Secrets Fema…

If you're building a business while dealing with fatigue, brain fog, stress, hormonal changes, or simply feeling like you don't have the energy you once had, this episode deserves your attention.

In This Episode You'll Learn

• Why women over 40 may need to approach nutrition differently
• How nutrition can impact energy, focus, and business performance
• Why Robin recommends prioritizing protein throughout the day

1. Eat With Intention

What does my body need from this meal?

For entrepreneurs, that matters because nutrition isn't disconnected from business performance. What and how you eat can influence your energy and ability to concentrate throughout the workday.  Critical Nutrition Secrets Fema…

2. Prioritize Protein

Protein was one of the biggest nutritional themes of this conversation.

Robin recommends building meals around protein sources such as fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tofu, or a protein-rich smoothie. She discusses aiming for roughly 30–35 grams per meal and around 100 grams daily as a general starting point, while emphasizing that individual needs vary.  

3. Pay Attention to Vitamin D

Robin explains that vitamin D deficiency can be associated with symptoms such as fatigue and changes in mood, and she highlights vitamin D as an area women—particularly women of color—may want to discuss with their healthcare providers and evaluate through appropriate testing.

Robin's practical starting point?

Begin your day with a protein-rich meal.

That might include eggs or a protein-rich smoothie, depending on your nutritional needs.

And when overwhelm hits, Robin offers another piece of advice:

Stop and do something that brings you joy—and makes you proud.

Connect with Robin |

https://www.necessaryvitamind.com/

https://www.facebook.com/nessynutri

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LinkedIn profile:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinmuhammad/

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The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com | Episode 808

Talent can open the door—but what helps you stay in the room and continue growing?

In Episode 808 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with Dr. Raylene Ross, licensed professional counselor, mental performance consultant, author, speaker, and founder of Living Your Truth Coaching & Consulting, LLC.

Drawing from more than 20 years of experience in collegiate athletics and her work supporting resilience and performance training for the United States Army, Dr. Ross introduces her A.C.E. Framework™: Alignment, Consistency, and Execution.

This practical framework helps entrepreneurs move beyond talent and good intentions to develop the mental skills, habits, and standards required for sustainable business growth and high performance under pressure.

To connect with Dr. Raylene Ross

www.livingyourtruthcc.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581046495667&sk=directory_names 

www.linkedin.com/in/raylene-ross-phd

www.instagram.com/dr.rayleneross

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 If you've ever struggled with too many ideas, inconsistent execution, overthinking, or maintaining momentum when business gets difficult, this conversation is for you. 

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When pressure rises, don't automatically react. PAUSE.

P — Pause before reacting.

A — Assess what's happening.

U — Understand what you need and what the situation requires.

S — Select the most effective response.

E — Execute the action.

This strategy creates space between the pressure you're experiencing and the decision you make.

As Dr. Ross explains, pressure doesn't have to make the decision for you.

Talent isn't enough. Talent may create opportunities, but sustainable excellence requires mental skills and repeatable standards.

Every opportunity isn't aligned. Learning to say no can be just as important to business growth as knowing when to say yes.

Consistency doesn't mean perfection. Sustainable consistency includes the ability to adjust, recover, and return.

Recovery is productive. Constantly pushing without creating space to reset can eventually undermine performance.

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In a world full of marketing hacks, viral trends, and ever-changing algorithms, what if the most effective business growth strategy has remained the same all along?

In Episode 807 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette is joined by two powerhouse business strategists—Carol J. Dunlop, founder of the UN-Marketing Academy, and Dr. Lori A. Manns, sales strategist and founder of Quality Media Consultant Group—for a conversation that every entrepreneur needs to hear.

Together, they unpack the UN-Marketing Philosophy—a relationship-first approach that helps business owners build trust, increase visibility, and generate long-term revenue without relying on gimmicks or chasing every new marketing trend. 

Whether you're just starting your business or looking to strengthen your marketing strategy, this episode will remind you that authentic relationships will always outperform quick fixes.

✅ Why relationship-based marketing consistently outperforms marketing gimmicks

✅ How to build trust before asking for the sale

✅ Why email marketing is still one of the highest-converting marketing tools

✅ How podcasting and video marketing increase authority and visibility

1. Relationships Are Your Greatest Marketing Strategy

Technology changes.

Algorithms change.

Marketing platforms change.

But trust never goes out of style.

Carol and Dr. Lori remind listeners that businesses grow faster when they intentionally build authentic relationships before trying to make a sale. 

2. AI Can Increase Visibility—But It Can't Build Trust

Artificial Intelligence can help people discover your business.

It cannot replace genuine human connection.

Your reputation, referrals, testimonials, and relationships remain the true differentiators in today's marketplace. 

3. Email Marketing Is Still King

Despite the rise of social media, email remains one of the highest-converting marketing channels available.

Owning your email list allows you to communicate directly with your audience without depending on changing social media algorithms. 

4. Visibility Creates Opportunity

Dr. Lori shares how consistent video marketing opened doors to speaking engagements, partnerships, and business opportunities she never anticipated.

Perfectly Positioned to Soar

A collaborative book and 90-day journal created to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs increase visibility, strengthen their brands, and grow their businesses through authentic marketing and practical business strategies.

Carol J. Dunlop is The Online WOW! Strategist, a 10-time Amazon bestselling author, and co-founder of CSI Corporation.

With more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Carol helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs transform their marketing into revenue through strategic websites, visibility, and relationship-based marketing.

She is also the founder of the UN-Marketing Academy, where she teaches business owners how to build authentic brands that stand out online. 

Dr. Lori A. Manns is the founder and president of Quality Media Consultant Group, a business consultancy specializing in media, marketing, sales strategy, sponsorship acquisition, and business visibility.

Known as a trailblazing business strategist and sales coach, Dr. Manns helps entrepreneurs and organizations increase brand awareness, attract sponsors, generate more revenue, and grow sustainable businesses. 

Sharvette Mitchell is the CEO of Mitchell Productions, creator of THE PLATFORM BUILDER® Framework, marketing strategist, and host of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show.

Each week, Sharvette interviews business leaders, authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs to provide practical marketing, branding, leadership, and business growth strategies.

Website: www.Sharvette.com

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Episode 806: Your Story Is Your Greatest Business Asset with Dr. Elyssa Green

What if the very thing you've been trying to hide is the reason people are meant to connect with you?

In Episode 806 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with Dr. Elyssa Green—entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, creative visionary, and founder of Bald Bozz Beauty—for an inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the power of authenticity.

After navigating layoffs, entrepreneurship, alopecia, and multiple career pivots, Dr. Green discovered that her greatest business asset wasn't her résumé—it was her story.

Today, she openly shares her journey to encourage others to embrace their uniqueness, transform setbacks into purpose, and build brands rooted in authenticity. 

Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, nonprofit leader, or someone navigating a difficult season, this episode will challenge you to stop hiding your story and start using it as your greatest advantage.

✅ Why your personal story is often your strongest brand differentiator

✅ How to turn setbacks into opportunities for growth

✅ What entrepreneurship taught Dr. Green about resilience

✅ Why authenticity builds trust faster than perfection

✅ How Bald Bozz Beauty was born from personal pain

1. Your Story Creates Connection

People may admire success, but they connect with authenticity.

Dr. Green shares how openly discussing her alopecia journey created opportunities to inspire, educate, and encourage others facing similar challenges. 

2. Every Setback Can Become a Platform

After losing her job during the economic downturn, Dr. Green didn't stop serving.

Instead, she founded organizations that empowered youth, creatives, and women navigating hair loss, proving that purpose often grows from life's unexpected detours. 

3. Pivoting Is an Entrepreneurial Skill

Business owners don't succeed because life goes according to plan.

They succeed because they learn how to adapt, innovate, and pivot when circumstances change.

As Dr. Green explains:

4. Visibility Requires Vulnerability

Choosing to publicly shave her head and embrace alopecia wasn't simply a personal decision.

It became a business decision that positioned Dr. Green as a trusted advocate and authentic leader.

Her willingness to be seen gave others permission to embrace their own stories. 

5. Community Creates Healing

No one should navigate difficult seasons alone.

Whether through nonprofits, creative organizations, or Bald Bozz Beauty, Dr. Green's mission has remained consistent: create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and celebrated. 

Throughout her career, Dr. Green has founded organizations designed to solve real problems she personally experienced or witnessed.

Teen Expressions

A nonprofit providing opportunities for youth interested in:

•  Performing Arts 
•  Fashion Design 
•  Culinary Arts 
•  Film & Video Production 
•  Creative Leadership 

I Am Style Agency

An agency supporting independent creatives by providing:

•  Visibility 
•  Mentorship 
•  Networking 
•  Professional opportunities 

Bald Bozz Beauty

An advocacy movement helping individuals experiencing alopecia through:

S.H.E.

• Style
• Health
• Education

Its mission is to ensure that no one faces hair loss alone. 

To connect with Dr. Elyssa Green

www.bthree.org

https://www.facebook.com/share/1EMfFyRYW5/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elyssagreen

Dr. Elyssa Green is an entrepreneur, nonprofit founder, speaker, educator, and advocate committed to helping individuals embrace their authentic selves.

She is the founder of:

•  Teen Expressions 
•  I Am Style Agency 
•  Bald Bozz Beauty 

After overcoming layoffs, health challenges, and alopecia, Dr. Green transformed her personal experiences into organizations that empower youth, creatives, entrepreneurs, and women experiencing hair loss.

Through advocacy, education, and community engagement, she continues helping others turn adversity into opportunity.

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Episode 805: Why Dreaming Belongs in Your Business: The Secret to Building a Team That Wants to Stay with Jean Tillery

What if one of the most effective employee retention strategies has nothing to do with salaries, bonuses, or benefits?

In Episode 805 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette welcomes Jean Tillery, Certified Dream Manager®, speaker, author, and founder of Epic Living with Jean, for a refreshing conversation about creating workplace cultures where employees don't just work—they thrive.

Jean shares how helping employees reconnect with their personal dreams can transform engagement, strengthen leadership, improve morale, and increase retention. Drawing from the internationally recognized Dream Manager® process, she explains why investing in the people behind the job titles may be one of the smartest business decisions a leader can make. 

Whether you lead a company of five employees or five thousand, this episode offers practical strategies to help you build a workplace where people genuinely want to stay.

✅ Why employees leave for more than just money

✅ How personal dreams impact workplace performance

✅ The connection between employee engagement and purpose

✅ Why leaders should invest in the whole person—not just the employee

✅ What the Dream Manager® process is and how it works

1. Employees Want More Than a Paycheck

Compensation matters—but employees also want to feel seen, valued, and connected to a meaningful future.

When organizations invest in employees as whole people, loyalty and engagement naturally increase. 

2. Dreaming Is a Leadership Strategy

Helping employees reconnect with their dreams isn't a workplace perk.

It's a leadership approach that strengthens morale, inspires innovation, and builds healthier organizational cultures. 

3. Hope Fuels Performance

When people have something meaningful to work toward in their personal lives, they bring renewed energy, creativity, and optimism into the workplace.

Hope changes how people show up. 

Jean explains that the Dream Manager® process is much more than goal setting.

Participants work through a year-long framework that explores:

•  Personal dreams 
•  Financial wellness 
•  Health 
•  Responsibility 
•  Personal growth 
•  Accountability 
•  Long-term vision 

The result is employees who become healthier individuals, stronger teammates, and more engaged leaders. 

About the Guest:

Jean Tillery is a Certified Dream Manager®, speaker, author, and founder of Epic Living with Jean. She helps organizations build stronger workplace cultures by reconnecting employees with purpose, possibility, and personal dreams. Drawing on the proven Dream Manager process, Jean works with companies that want to improve employee engagement, retention, and morale by investing in the people behind the job titles. Through keynote presentations, Dream Storm workshops, and corporate consulting, she helps leaders create environments where employees feel valued, motivated, and inspired to grow. Jean is also the author of A Dreamer's Travel Journal and host of the #epicStories podcast, where she shares conversations and stories that encourage people to live intentionally and create lives worth remembering. She believes that when people are encouraged to pursue meaningful dreams, they don't just become happier individuals—they become better teammates, stronger leaders, and more engaged employees.

To connect with Jean Tillery

epiclivingwithjean.com

https://www.facebook.com/jean.tillery.1

https://www.instagram.com/epiclivingwithjean/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeantillery/

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What if the biggest factor impacting your business success isn't your marketing strategy, business plan, or years of experience—but your nervous system?

In this thought-provoking episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with Ashley Waddell, LCSW-S, Wholistic Therapist and Wellness Strategist, to explore why emotional regulation may be one of the most overlooked leadership skills for entrepreneurs.

Ashley explains how anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm can quietly influence decision-making, visibility, confidence, and consistency in business. She also shares practical ways entrepreneurs can move from survival mode into sustainable leadership and wellness. 

If you've ever found yourself overthinking, procrastinating, avoiding opportunities, or wondering why you know what to do but struggle to do it, this episode is for you.

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https://www.facebook.com/dopestatz1993/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-waddell-lcsw/

✅ What it really means to have a "regulated" nervous system

✅ Why nervous system regulation is a hidden business skill

✅ How anxiety and chronic stress affect entrepreneurs

1. Your Nervous System Influences Your Business

Success isn't just about having the right strategy.

When your body is overwhelmed, your ability to think clearly, make decisions, and execute consistently becomes much more difficult. 

2. Regulation Creates Better Leadership

Being a regulated entrepreneur means recognizing when you're stressed, anxious, or emotionally activated—and having the tools to return to a place of clarity before making important decisions. 

3. Sometimes the Problem Isn't the Strategy

Many entrepreneurs already know what they need to do.

The challenge is that anxiety, perfectionism, overwhelm, or unresolved emotional experiences can make it difficult to actually implement those strategies.

Ashley recommends incorporating intentional moments of regulation throughout your day:

✔ Pause before reacting

✔ Take inventory of what your body is communicating

✔ Ask, "What story is playing in the background?"

✔ Journal—or record voice notes if writing isn't your style

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Episode 803 | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

Writing your book is only half the journey. The real question is: How do you launch it so people actually buy it, talk about it, and invite you to speak?

In this powerhouse episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette welcomes back Dr. Pam Perry, nationally recognized PR strategist, branding expert, and founder of Perry PR, to reveal what separates an average book launch from a superstar launch.

With more than 25 years of experience helping authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs secure media coverage, publishing opportunities, and national visibility, Dr. Pam shares practical strategies that every aspiring and published author needs to know. 

Whether you're writing your first book or preparing for your tenth, this conversation is filled with actionable marketing advice you can implement immediately.

✅ The biggest mistake most authors make before launching their book

✅ Why your book cover is actually a marketing tool

✅ How to build a launch team before your book is released

✅ What belongs inside a professional media kit

✅ Why every author needs a press release

✅ How to attract media attention—even without a bestseller

✅ Creative ways to secure sponsors for your book

1. Start Marketing Before the Book Is Finished

One of Dr. Pam's biggest recommendations is to begin building excitement months before publication.

Test multiple book cover designs, gather audience feedback, and begin talking about your upcoming release long before launch day. 

2. Think Beyond Book Sales

Your book is not the finish line.

It opens doors to:

•  Speaking engagements 
•  Podcast interviews 
•  Corporate training 
•  Workshops 
•  Consulting 
•  Brand partnerships 

A successful launch positions you as an expert—not just an author.

About the Guest:

Dr. Pam Perry is the founder of Perry PR, an award-winning public relations and branding agency. Dr. Pam is a seasoned strategist with over 25 years of experience in media and marketing. The agency specializes in helping authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs build their personal brands, gain media visibility, and secure publishing.

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Episode 802 | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

What if the very experiences you've been trying to overcome are actually the tools God intends to use to transform your life and impact others?

In Episode 802 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette welcomes returning guest Dr. Valarie Harris, empowerment coach, leadership consultant, educator, author, and founder of Stepping Out With Purpose LLC.

With more than 40 years of leadership and education experience, Dr. Harris shares her powerful 7 Pillars of Transformation Framework, a roadmap designed to help women move beyond fear, embrace their purpose, and build a legacy that impacts future generations. 

This conversation is packed with encouragement, practical wisdom, and transformational insights for women leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, and anyone ready to stop playing small and step boldly into their next chapter.

To connect with Dr. Valarie Harris:

www.steppingoutwithpurpose.com

https://www.facebook.com/valarie.harris.716/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-valarie-harris/

✅ The 7 Pillars of Transformation 

✅ Why your experiences are not limitations—but permissions

✅ How to overcome fear and self-doubt

✅ The mindset shift that keeps women stuck

Your Experiences Have Purpose

One of the most powerful themes of this episode is the belief that your life experiences are not setbacks—they are preparation.

The lessons you've learned and challenges you've overcome may be exactly what someone else needs to hear. 

Stop Waiting for Permission

Many women hesitate because they feel they need someone to validate them before they move forward.

Dr. Harris reminds listeners that God has already given them permission through their gifts, experiences, and calling.

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The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | Episode 801 ( Season 2 of 2026 )

How do you continue leading, serving, and growing a business when life delivers an unimaginable loss?

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, author, and childcare industry leader Cynthia Williams-Bey to discuss her powerful journey of building and sustaining a thriving business while navigating profound grief.

As the CEO and Founder of Heaven-Sent Child Care, Cynthia shares how faith, preparation, leadership, and resilience helped her continue moving forward after the unexpected loss of her husband while pregnant with their sixth child. Her story is a masterclass in perseverance, purpose, and building a legacy that lasts. 

Whether you're a business owner facing personal challenges, a leader navigating difficult seasons, or someone searching for encouragement, this episode offers practical wisdom and hope.

✅ How Heaven-Sent Child Care was born from a personal need

✅ Why preparation before a crisis matters in business

✅ The systems every entrepreneur should build before they're needed

✅ How Cynthia navigated business ownership while grieving

✅ The importance of boundaries during difficult seasons

✅ Why leaders must give themselves permission to heal

Meet our guest:

Mrs. Cynthia Williams-Bey is a widow, mother of 6 beautiful children, prophetess, best-selling, award-winning author, international speaker, philanthropist, and business mogul. Born and raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, she is one of 19 children. Mrs. Williams-Bey is the CEO and founder of Heaven-Sent Child Care, which has childcare facilities based out of Eastern Henrico and Richmond’s Jackson Ward area, that provide services from 6 am until 12 midnight. As a seasoned CEO and daycare owner over 20 years, she consults and coaches inspiring and current business owners in the childcare industry and marketplace. Ms. Williams-Bey was recently appointed by Mayor Avula to sit on The City of Richmond’s Minority and Emerging Small Business Advisory Board where she helps support current and new business owners in The City of Richmond VA.

To connect with Cynthia Williams-Bey:

www.mrswilliamsbey.com 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DSikyutfz/ 

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Heaven-Sent Child Care provides high-quality childcare services designed to support working families.

Services include:

•  Early morning care 
•  Extended evening hours 
•  Childcare solutions for working parents 
•  Educational programming 
•  Family-focused support 

📍 Eastern Henrico, VA

📍 Jackson Ward, Richmond, VA

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