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Content Warning: This episode includes a brief mention of suicide in the context of personal experience and healing. Listener discretion is advised.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Dr. Ramona is joined by Carlos J. Malave—author, dynamic speaker, and creator of the Restorative Power Program. They dive deep into Carlos’s transformative evolution: a journey of letting go, standing in his truth, and using his voice to spark change in leadership, education, and beyond.

Carlos opens up about the moment he stopped avoiding authenticity and committed to leading with vulnerability. His insights reveal how embracing discomfort can be the gateway to lasting impact and personal liberation.

This conversation is especially for educators, mentors, parents, and creatives who want to live and lead with intention. If you're feeling stuck or unsure about how to step into your true self, this episode will provide clarity and inspiration.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The real meaning behind "No More Dancing"—and how it shapes leadership
✅ How asking the right questions and building genuine relationships can create organic success
✅ The mindset shift that helped Carlos transition from burnout to thriving entrepreneur
✅ Why silence and self-reflection are crucial for finding your authentic voice
✅ The importance of embracing vulnerability and walking through hard work with others

💡 Memorable Quotes:
"Stop dancing around your truth—people are waiting for the real you." – Carlos
"Successful people want to build relationships, not just sell themselves." – Carlos
"Your pain has purpose—but you’ve got to choose to use it." – Carlos

👤 Guest Bio:
Carlos J. Malave is the author of Translating Your Success and the creative force behind the Restorative Power Program. After more than ten years as a K–12 educator, Carlos transitioned into curriculum development, coaching, and keynote speaking. His tools equip students and facilitators with the language and mindset to foster compassion and courage.

He’s been featured on ABC 13 News, recognized by Texas lawmakers for his role in bringing Restorative Practices into public education, and has supported curriculum clients in generating over $1 million in revenue.

Based in Houston with his wife and daughter, Carlos continues to elevate restorative learning globally through thoughtful programming and educational consulting.

👉 Want to dive deeper into Carlos’s work?
🔗 Connect with Carlos:
Instagram: @cjmotivation
Website: https://cjmotivation.com/

🎧 Ready to transform your life and leadership? Don't miss out on this powerful episode! Tune in now to discover how embracing vulnerability and authenticity can unlock your true potential. Listen and take the first step toward leading with purpose and intention.

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Styling Your Financial Systems with Toki Simmons

In this episode of The Systems Boutique Podcast, we are joined by Toki Simmons, a powerhouse Financial Money Manager, business advisor, and the founder of Handle My Books® and the Do Money Better® nonprofit. With over 35 years of experience, Toki has helped hundreds of business owners increase profits, grow revenue, and finally pay themselves what they’re worth.

She’s here to share how to create solid financial systems, the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make with money, and why understanding your numbers is the key to scaling your business.

🚨 If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or small business owner looking to take control of your finances and set yourself up for long-term success, this episode is packed with actionable insights just for you!

👩‍💼 Meet Our Guest: Toki Simmons

Toki Simmons is a Financial Money Manager, business advisor, and the founder of Handle My Books® and Do Money Better®, two platforms transforming the way women manage and grow their business finances to bridge the gender wealth gap.

With 35+ years of experience, Toki is known for turning financial complexities into simplicity and giving women the tools to make confident, data-driven decisions. She’s helped hundreds of business owners grow revenue, increase profits, and finally pay themselves what they’re worth.

From TV segments to boardrooms, Toki delivers powerful financial truths that shift how women lead with money. She believes no woman should build her business alone.

🎯 Her mission is clear: Equip and Empower for Equal Representation.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The #1 financial mistake most entrepreneurs make (and how to avoid it)

✅ Why many Black women entrepreneurs net just $24,000/year—and how to change that

✅ The difference between luxury investments and silent money drains

✅ The top 3 financial numbers you MUST know to grow your business

✅ Why paying yourself is a necessity, not a luxury

✅ How to ditch outdated money habits and create a financial system that works

💬 Memorable Quotes:

💡 “Knowledge is power, but knowledge with action is real power.” – Toki Simmons

💡 “Don’t paint a luxury picture online while your backend is a mess.” – Dr. Raymona

💡 “Stop winging it! Your business is not a hobby.” – Toki Simmons

⏳ Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

⏳ [00:03:14] – The shocking reality of business earnings & how to increase your net revenue

⏳ [00:06:28] – How cluttered finances = cluttered business (and what to fix first)

⏳ [00:10:44] – Why social media “luxury” means nothing if your finances are a mess

⏳ [00:17:16] – Luxury vs. Liability – What’s actually draining your bank account

⏳ [00:27:04] – The financial mindset shift that separates struggling businesses from profitable ones

⏳ [00:32:12] – The top 3 numbers you need to know to scale your business

🔗 Resources & Links:
Visit tokisimmons.com and domoneybetter.org for more financial resources and insights.

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In this episode of The Systems Boutique Podcast, we are joined by Coach Carlos Malave, a curriculum specialist with over a decade of experience in education. Coach Carlos shares his expertise on how to create scalable programs, the biggest mistakes course creators make, and why staying specific in your niche is the key to success.

🚨 If you’re a speaker, coach, consultant or author looking to create a curriculum that truly transforms lives and scales your business, this episode is packed with valuable insights just for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The #1 mistake most people make when designing a course (and how to avoid it)
✅ Why people pay for what’s familiar and specific (and how to position yourself as an expert)
✅ The ABC and RPG frameworks for curriculum success
✅ How to create engaging lessons that aren’t boring lecture series
✅ The power of collaboration over competition and how to build strong networks
✅ Why having a curriculum system is the secret to scaling your programs

Memorable Quotes:
💡 “People pay for those who are familiar and specific. When you overcomplicate it, you lose your identity.” – Coach Carlos

💡 “If you want students to succeed, you need to create experiences, not just slides and notes.” – Coach Carlos

Episode Highlights & Timestamps:
⏳ [00:02:47] – The biggest mistake course creators make when designing curriculum
⏳ [00:08:35] – The ABC and RPG frameworks for curriculum success
⏳ [00:12:31] – The power of networking & why giving creates success
⏳ [00:17:16] – How to make curriculum engaging and NOT boring
⏳ [00:21:16] – The 60-second case for having a curriculum system

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📖 Write the Book, Build the Brand: Systems for Authors with Coach Geo
Welcome back to The Systems Boutique Podcast! In this powerful episode, Dr. Raymona sits down with Coach Geo to break down the systems every author needs to go from idea to published book without stress.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why most people never finish their book (and how to make sure you do!)
✅ How to create a writing system that keeps you productive
✅ How a book can begin to work for you!

💡 Key Takeaways from Coach Geo:
📌 Writing Without a System is a Setup for Failure – A structured plan keeps your book on track.
📌 Books Are Business Tools – Your book can open doors to speaking, coaching, and brand growth.
📌 The Right Systems Keep You Focused – Build a process that makes writing easier, not stressful.

🎙 Episode Highlights:
📝 How to structure your book-writing process for success

🔥 “A book is more than pages—it’s a brand, a message, a movement.” – Coach Geo

📌 Resources Mentioned:
📖 Book writing tools that make drafting easy

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🎧 Hit play now and learn how to write, publish, and sell without the overwhelm!

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Meet the Experts Part 2 – Getting Clients to the Party: Content is the DJ with Coach Rocky

Welcome back to The Systems Boutique Podcast! In this exciting episode, Dr. Raymona sits down with Jeanille “Rocky” Rockett, one of The Systems Boutique’s Executive Coaches, to dive into the power of content and AI in business growth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🎯 How to use AI to create high-value content effortlessly
🎯 Why content is the DJ that keeps your audience engaged
🎯 The secret to consistent messaging without burnout
🎯 Why a story bank is a game-changer for content creation
🎯 How to build systems that align with your brand and attract the right people

Key Takeaways from Coach Rocky:

✅ Content Moves the Brand – Just like a DJ sets the vibe at a party, your content keeps your business energy alive.
✅ AI is Your Creative Assistant – ChatGPT and automation tools help streamline content while keeping it personal.
✅ Messaging Must Evolve – Your audience grows, and your brand should too. Refine your message over time.
✅ Build a Story Bank – Collect real-life moments so you never run out of content ideas.
✅ Authenticity Wins – Show up as YOU. That’s what attracts the right clients.

Episode Highlights:

🛠 AI tools that help create engaging, time-saving content
📢 The difference between corporate speak vs. relatable messaging
🔧 Why business systems must match your brand personality
🎶 How every piece of content should serve a purpose

🔥 "Chaos comes before clarity. Keep showing up, and your message will get stronger!" – Coach Rocky

Resources Mentioned:

• ChatGPT for content planning
• Creating a Story Bank to fuel endless ideas
• Systems that make business operations smooth and stress-free

🎙 Don’t miss this game-changing conversation! Subscribe now and take your content and systems to the next level!

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Episode 2 - The Real Cost Of Winging It

What You’ll Find Here

Feeling swamped? Losing track of clients? Spending hours on tiny tasks? That’s what happens when there’s no clear system running in the background. Dr. Raymona explains why businesses that rely on memory, luck, and last-minute scrambling lose money, sleep, and sanity.

Why You Need This Info

•Stop losing time on stuff that software can do in seconds

•Find out why your best ideas might be slipping through the cracks

•See how much smoother life gets when things just work

•Discover why structure means freedom, not restriction

Key Takeaways

•Missing emails = missing money

•Leads disappear when you don’t follow up fast

•Late nights handling small stuff drain energy for big goals

•Small fixes make big changes in how your business feels day-to-day

Try This Today

1.What feels like a never-ending struggle? Think about it.

2.Send a DM to@DrRaymonaHLawrence. Say what’s stressing you out.

3.She’ll reply with a quick fix!

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Next Week’s Deep Dive

Big things happen when the right people come together. Next time, meet the coaches inside The Systems Boutique!

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Episode 3 - Meet The Experts Helping Businesses Run Better

Who’s Inside This Episode

Building a business alone? No need for that! The best brands have teams, guides, and mentors who know the way forward. Dr. Raymona introduces top-notch experts in speaking, curriculum design, and book writing—each one ready to help business owners level up.

Why This Matters

•Big dreams need structure or they stay dreams

•Coaches bring knowledge, experience, and smart strategies

•Success happens faster when experts show the way

•Every business needs support from people who get it

Meet The Coaches

•Coach Carlos - Designs curriculum that transforms experts into educators

•Coach Arletta - Helps speakers craft signature talks that shine

•Coach Geo (The Book Doula) - Turns first-time authors into published pros

What You’ll Walk Away With

•How to find your own teaching style

•Why a personal brand needs more than just style—it needs substance

•Common mistakes speakers, authors, and educators make

•What happens when businesses rely on messy, last-minute planning

Next Up

People make mistakes when setting up systems. Some mistakes cost cash. Some waste time. Some chase clients away. Next time, we’ll talk about the biggest ones and how to avoid them.

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Episode 1 - Step Inside The Systems Boutique

What’s Inside This Episode

Things feel messy behind the scenes? Tired of feeling stuck trying to run everything yourself? This podcast shines a light on how smooth, stylish, and powerful business systems can make life easier. Dr. Raymona shares her secret sauce for setting up seamless workflows, so your clients feel special and you stop feeling stretched thin. This is where luxury meets automation, and where chaos turns into calm.

Why You Should Listen

•Learn what this show brings each week

•Understand why a business without strong systems feels like a closet full of mismatched shoes

•Find out what matters more than fancy software

•Hear real talk on why high-end services need high-end systems

Big Takeaways

•A well-run business feels light instead of heavy

•Tools don’t fix problems, strategy does

•Clients return when things run like clockwork

•The way a business works behind the scenes changes how it feels upfront

Cool Extras

•Social media scheduling tips

•An automation trick that saves hours

•A peek inside The Systems Boutique’s all-in-one CRM

Next Week’s Topic

Ever feel like you’re throwing spaghetti at the wall, hoping something sticks? Next week, we’re digging into why that costs more than you think.

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Long hours. Endless tasks. Too much stress. Sound familiar?

No more running in circles. No more guessing. Only smooth systems that free up time and bring in cash.

Welcome to The Systems Boutique Podcast, where business owners stop working harder and start working smarter. Learn how to set up boutique-style systems that keep clients happy, money flowing, and chaos out of the way.

Expect real talk. Expect strategies that actually help. Expect a business that finally feels easy.

🎧 Hit play now and start changing how you work!

🔥 Follow for more episodes that simplify your business!

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Book a Systems Style Strategy Call to get a customized plan for your business: Book Here

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