The SoloCEOs

Terra and Marilyn are excited to introduce the world to their “Sunshine”, aka LaToya Williamson.  As a major supporter of all things SoloCEO, LaToya has dished out many hard truths and I-Told-You-So’s to our fearless founders.  As an entrepreneur, she’s a force to be reckoned with a long track record of helping executives excel.  So, lean in and take notes as LaToya shares her knowledge and insights. Her moxie is sure to leave a lasting impression!

Can you believe that it’s the end of the year already?  Join Terra and Marilyn for one last loving look at the year that was 2022, with all of its ups and downs.

Ramona’s entrepreneurial journey was anchored in her love to create mouthwatering chocolate creations and to serve others. Her candor about every stage of her business growth is eye-opening and a reminder of what we cannot lose sight of while running our businesses.

Running your business is one thing but possessing the swagger to truly be “large and in charge” is a deliberate action. For some becoming the CEO or their company is easy, but for others it takes time. Listen and laugh with us as we discuss how we manage to switch between our CEO hat and our chief bottle washer and cook hat.

Ever met someone and said, “they get it”? Well, meet Nyasha Nyamapfene, Managing Director of Transcend Health Media and Founder of the Gospel Run. Nyasha is proof that you can turn your passion into a successful business. Her story of taking her passion to the next level and letting it guide her on the best way to build it out is truly inspiration and a teachable moment.

About Nyasha...

Nyasha Nyamapfene is a social innovator with a lifelong commitment to equity, social change, and service. She is an advocate for health, human flourishing, and changing the narrative in urban communities.

Nyasha is Founder of Transcend Health Media, a health communications platform that advances equity through health literacy, public health campaigns, and breakthrough health experiences.

For over a decade, Nyasha and her team have produced public health innovations

In 2013, Nyasha created Gospel Run, a nationally-recognized public health platform that inspires a culture of prevention and possibility in urban communities facing the most challenging health disparities. Gospel Run uses faith-based and culturally-resonant strategies to foster physical activity in medically underserved populations, provide social support around protective health behaviors, and facilitate local capacity building by developing community-based health leaders.

Since its initial launch on the south side of Chicago, Gospel Run has inspired thousands of sedentary families and individuals to get active and believe they can be disruptors in their own health lives. Its signature event platform, the Gospel Run 5K, is the first and largest health event experience of its kind in the United States.

As solopreneurs, we take our business serious, but unfortunately not everyone shares that same sentiment. We have been asked to do some crazy things, all kinda legal but still shady, by unnamed folks to further THEIR cause. Of course, we declined all requests, but that doesn’t stop the side-eyes, thoughts of violence and laughter. No matter what, we know that everything we do impacts our brand which is all we have at the end of the day. Over 20+ years in the game and we remain steadfast in our commitment to be the best solopreneurs around.

Many entrepreneurs begin their journey as a solopreneur.  While some of us are solopreneur lifers there are a few that the leap into building multi-human empires.  We happen to have found one of the most creative and talented people who will most likely forge ahead into entrepreneurship, but at the time of this interview he is building a solid foundation on his own.  We are excited to speak with Nigel Smith, Founder and President of Zurena, LLC.  Learn how Nigel is developing his product (Zurena, a FABULOUS drink mixer) for the B to C market.

Visit myzurena.com to learn more about Zurena and get your own bottle to enjoy.

Use code:soloceos to get 20% of your purchase through the end of this year! 

As solopreneurs we can be the master of many things but from time to time, we need the assistance of an expert or two or three.  Over the years we have learned the importance of sourcing the best talent to help our solo businesses stay afloat and prosper.  Learn from our OMG WT* to our “Where Have You Been All My Life” moments.  There’s strength in numbers, even as a solo business owner.  Time to shore up your bench of supporters.

Do you have a guy? Reach out and let us know!  

Connect with the SoloCEOs...

www.thesoloceos.com

IG: @soloceosummit

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoloCEOSummit/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thesoloceosummit/

Where to find Terra....

IG:  @terra.winston

Twitter:  @Terra Winston

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/terra.winston.12

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/terra-winston-91415/

Where to find Marilyn...

IG: @marilyn.h.j

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.johnson.33

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynjohnson1/

Meet our friend Buck of Buck Davis & Company (https://buckdavis.com/). Buck shares his solopreneur journey, including the highs and lows. Like us, he believes in sharing his knowledge to help others tip toe around some pitfalls and happy dance at the victories of solopreneurship. Buck shares how he has succeeded through uncomfortable times, and the adjustments he has made over the years to remain relevant.

Connect with Buck...

IG: @buckdavis

Twitter: @talktobuckdavis

Get a u_mttr t-shirt: www.shopbuckdavis.com

We often hear aspiring solopreneurs and entrepreneurs state that they want to be their own boss. We wish we had a dollar for every time someone said, “I want to be my own BOSS. I don’t want to answer to anyone”. Welp, we unpack those statements and discuss the real deal on who’s the BOSS of you. You may be surprised at what over 35 years of combined solopreneurship has uncovered.