The Woman's Hustle: Thrills and Spills of Entrepreneurship

Coach Kay and TH Concept Solutions CEO, Trinae Hall, discuss the intricacies of entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on branding, digital marketing, and the importance of visibility for small businesses. In this engaging conversation of The Woman's Hustle: Thrills and Spills of Entrepreneurship. They delve into the significance of SEO, the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with personal well-being, and the future of branding in an AI-driven world.

Expect real talk on:
✨The power of SEO and smart storytelling
✨Why visibility is essential—not optional—in today’s digital world
✨How to balance boss moves with personal well-being
✨The future of branding in an AI-driven landscape
✨Actionable tips to elevate your presence and attract aligned clients

Trinae Hall is a results-driven brand strategist and marketing consultant whose work speaks volumes. As CEO of TH Concept Solutions, she empowers women-led businesses and law firms to grow with purpose, leveraging SEO, storytelling, and smart systems that truly convert. With roots in legal marketing and a deep commitment to community, Trinae blends hustle and heart to help brands rise. Her motto? Visibility isn’t vanity—it’s survival. Learn more about TH Concept Solutions: https://www.thconceptsolutions.com/

00:00
Introduction
01:33
The Birth of TH Concept Solutions
03:31
The Importance of Tailored Marketing
06:31
Visibility is Survival
09:35
Understanding SEO and Digital Footprint
12:47
The Reality of Entrepreneurship
16:13
The Future of Branding and AI
19:17
Balancing Entrepreneurship and Wellbeing
25:09
Looking Ahead
28:12
Actionable Tips for Brand Visibility

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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In this dynamic episode of The Woman’s Hustle, Coach Kay sits down with Nurse and Whole-Person Wellness Advocate Michelle King for a real, energizing conversation on the hidden links between holistic wellness and the growth of your business practices. Michelle shares hard-earned insights from her healthcare career, her advocacy for preventative care, and her personal journey into authorship, all highlighting how intentional wellness transforms not just lives, but businesses.

Together, they explore:

✨The power of self-care as a business tool
✨Why advocating for your health fuels long-term impact
✨How holistic nutrition supports clarity and confidence
✨Balancing purpose and personal life while staying rooted in passion

About Michelle R. King, BSN, RN

Michelle R. King is a Registered Nurse with over 35 years of experience, currently serving in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), where she stabilizes patients after surgery. When she’s not on the hospital floor or writing, Michelle devotes her energy to wellness advocacy, centering health, nutrition, and the balance of mind, body, and spirit.

A lifelong helper, Michelle knew early on she wanted to make a difference.  She deeply believes in the power of internal love, self-awareness, and the importance of whole-person care, reminding others to reconnect with their true selves beyond societal expectations. Shop her book and other accessories at: https://www.soulful-store.com/

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
02:12 - Journey of Nursing and Holistic Coaching
04:56 - Advocating for Self-Care in Healthcare
09:35 -Understanding Holistic Nutrition
14:42 - The Importance of Personal Responsibility
21:27 - Writing and Sharing Personal Experiences
27:11 - Practical Tips for Starting Your Wellness Journey

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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In this heartfelt episode of The Woman’s Hustle, Coach Kay is joined by mental wellness advocate and breathwork practitioner Amy Filter for an authentic conversation on the intersection of grief, healing, and entrepreneurship. As a suicide loss survivor, Amy shares her courageous journey of turning pain into purpose through breathwork and self-led transformation.

Together, they explore the critical role mental health plays in building a sustainable business, the power of transparency, and why self-care is non-negotiable for women entrepreneurs. From breaking the silence around trauma to building a purpose-driven brand rooted in advocacy, this episode is a reminder that healing is a strategy, and community is medicine.

Whether you're an entrepreneur battling burnout or someone longing for deeper emotional clarity, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and soul-centered solutions.

Amy Filter is a nurse, trauma coach, and suicide loss survivor who guides others in reconnecting with their bodies through conscious connected breathwork. As the founder of This Little Light Breathwork, Amy blends clinical expertise with somatic healing to help others process trauma, grief, and emotional overwhelm. Learn more about her advocacy and the services she provides: http://www.thislittlelightbreathwork.com/

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
01:58 - Grief and Healing
05:59  -The Power of Breathwork in Mental Wellness
09:20  - Creating a Business from Personal Experience
13:05  - Community Engagement and Mental Health Advocacy
17:11  - Transparency and Self-Care in Business
20:45 - Final Insights

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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In this transformative conversation, Coach Kay sits down with personal brand strategist KC Cohn to explore the power of alignment, authenticity, and emotional clarity in entrepreneurship. KC shares her evolution from shifting from a successful color consulting business to building brands that reflect purpose from the inside out.

This episode sheds insight on the courage it takes to step out of your comfort zone, shake the mental blocks that hold so many of us back in life, follow divine nudges, and build a brand that mirrors your soul. KC and Coach Kay dig into why emotional clarity is foundational and why starting imperfectly still honors your power, just to name a few.

KC Cohn is a visionary personal brand strategist who helps purpose-driven women entrepreneurs and creatives shift from stuck to aligned. Through her signature 'Ebb and Flow Method', KC guides her clients to break through mental blocks, reclaim their authentic voice, and attract aligned opportunities. Connect with KC on LinkedIn.

Chapters

00:00 -  Introduction
04:27 -  Overcoming Challenges in Business
07:56 - The Shift to Personal Branding
11:26 - Finding Passion and Purpose
15:18 - The Vision of Portrait Photography
19:58 - The Ebb and Flow Method Explained
22:52 - Building a Magnetic Brand
26:44 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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In this heartfelt episode, Coach Kay connects with Shetandra Munoz for an intimate conversation that speaks directly to faith-driven focus, God-led entrepreneurship, and the spiritual strength behind resilient leadership. As a wife, mother, 9-to-5er, and Christian-aligned entrepreneur, Shetandra shares how she remains anchored in her faith while navigating life’s complexities.

From surviving a near-death experience to redefining what it means to thrive, Shetandra’s story is a testament to the power of Christian motivation for women, trusting God’s timing, and choosing faith over fear. This episode is a spiritual blueprint for women entrepreneurs seeking clarity, divine protection, and transformation in both life and business.

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction
03:22 - Finding Balance in Life and Work
06:38 - Breaking Points and Transformations
09:25 - Mental Health and Support Systems
11:08 - Navigating Family and Business Dynamics
13:13 - Challenges and Trusting the Process
15:45 - Empowerment and Moving Forward

For more about G.R.O.W.T.H. Over Everything, visit www.upgradedmindsetz.life/growothovereverythingcommunity

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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In this powerful episode of The Woman’s Hustle, Coach Kay sits down with life purpose and business coach Erica Carrico to explore how women can turn their purpose into profit. Erica shares her deeply personal journey, from battling burnout and cancer to building a purpose-driven business that empowers others.

Together, they unpack the myths of startup business ownership and entrepreneurship, the role of vulnerability and resilience, and why fear should never dictate your path. If you’ve ever felt like you need to “have it all together” before chasing your dreams, this episode will shift your mindset and remind you that authenticity and alignment are the real keys to success.

Whether you're just starting or redefining your path, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and take bold, aligned action.

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Erica Carrico is an award-winning Soul Business Success Coach who empowers purpose-driven women to transform their lives by uncovering their soul’s calling and building 6- and 7-figure businesses that align with their deepest values.

Through transformational coaching and dynamic speaking, Erica guides soulful entrepreneurs to confidently step away from unfulfilling 9- 5s, scale their impact globally, and create abundant, purpose-fueled income, doing the work they were born to do. Click here to grab her free resource! 

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/EricaCarrico 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericalynncarrico 

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

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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In this powerful episode, Coach Kay sits down with Lynn Power, a visionary entrepreneur who’s redefining success in the beauty world. From launching Masami to leading the Conscious Beauty Collective, Lynn offers raw and insightful wisdom on navigating the industry with purpose, passion, and integrity.

🌟 Get ready for a deep dive into: 
✅ How value-driven branding creates a lasting impact 
✅ The role of inclusivity in product development and business success 
✅ The game-changing power of collaboration among women entrepreneurs 
✅ Why conscious entrepreneurship is more than profit—it’s about ethical choices and community impact

Whether you're dreaming of launching your own venture or looking for fresh inspiration in your career, this episode will ignite your motivation and redefine the way you see beauty and business.

🎧 Tune in and get ready to be empowered!

04:52 - Building Inclusive Brands
08:46 - The Importance of Community in Business
12:47 - Conscious Entrepreneurship and Brand Values
18:52 - The Conscious Beauty Collective
25:52 - Navigating Challenges and Advice for Entrepreneurs

Lynn Power is a seasoned brand leader with 30 years of experience in transforming organizations, shaping their capabilities, culture, and talent. After a successful career in the agency world, she pivoted to entrepreneurship, launching MASAMI, a premium clean haircare brand, and Isle de Nature, a bee-powered home fragrance line. Following her battle with breast cancer in 2021, she founded the Conscious Beauty Collective in 2022, uniting indie beauty and wellness brands to support each other's growth.

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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In this episode of The Woman's Hustle: Thrills and Spills of Entrepreneurship, Coach Kay sits down with Brand Architect Oksana Tademy to unpack the raw, unfiltered truth about branding.

They’re cutting through the fluff and exposing the biggest misconceptions that keep entrepreneurs stuck, frustrated, and disconnected from their true audience.

💡 What You’ll Take Away:

✅ Why branding is more than just logos and aesthetics
 ✅ The power of strategy in making a brand impactful
✅ Why authenticity wins over trends every time
✅ Signs  it's time for a pivot in your business
✅ Why playing it safe won’t attract the right audience
✅ Why investing in yourself is the key to brand evolution

Oksana shares her wisdom on embracing change, getting intentional, and making branding a true reflection of your mission—so if you’re ready to build something real that actually connects, this episode is for you.

 Hit play, take notes, and get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about branding!

Oksana Tademy is a powerhouse brand strategist dedicated to helping entrepreneurs transform their brands into industry-leading authorities. She believes branding is more than aesthetics—it’s about positioning, influence, and strategic impact. Through her expertise, Oksana guides business owners to create brands that don’t just look good but work for them, attracting the right clients and establishing unshakable authority in their space. Learn more about her services at: https://www.brandarchitectfirm.com/

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Chapters

03:53 The Importance of Strategy
05:19 The Misconception of Replicating Success
08:36 The Evolution of Self and Brand
09:25 Authenticity vs. Trends
11:35 Common Mistakes in Branding
17:21 Recognizing Signs for Change
25:18 Embracing Evolution and Letting Go

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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In this episode of The Woman’s Hustle Podcast, Coach Kay sits down with Asya Washum, a finance executive and entrepreneur, to unpack her extraordinary journey—from navigating multiple ventures to establishing her place in the finance world.

Together, they explore: 
✨ The unique challenges Black women face in business 
✨ The transformative power of community and support 
✨ Why purpose-driven entrepreneurship leads to lasting success 
✨ The importance of mindset, adaptability, and self-care in the entrepreneurial journey 
✨ How personal growth is just as vital as professional success

Asya shares her raw and insightful experiences of breaking barriers, embracing her identity, and disrupting norms to awaken her fullest potential. As a thought leader, mentor, and mother of four, she is committed to guiding others toward alignment, self-discovery, and empowerment.

Get ready for a conversation filled with wisdom, resilience, and inspiration! Tune in and let us know what you think of this episode of The Woman's Hustle: Thrills and Spills of Entrepreneurship! 

06:00  - The Power of Black Women in Business
07:24  - The Uncommon Life: Discovering Identity and Purpose
12:22  - The Importance of Intent
17:15  - The Role of Support in Success
19:33 - Thrills and Spills
22:11 -  The Journey of Becoming
28:37--  Overcoming Adversity
32:31 -  Staying True to Your Vision

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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It is NEVER TOO LATE TO live the life you desire! 

Join Coach Kay and Jeanne Muhammad for an electrifying conversation on resilience, self-discovery, and breaking barriers in entrepreneurship. Jeanne’s incredible journey—from overcoming a troubled childhood to becoming a motivating life and happiness coach, proving that even at the age of 77, it’s never too late to chase your dreams. This episode dives deep into the mindset shifts needed to defy societal norms, build self-love, and turn adversity into opportunity. 

Jeanne Muhammad is a Certified Life, Happiness, and Holistic Wellness Coach with a BA in Psychology. A passionate advocate against domestic violence, she speaks on the Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau of Mecklenburg County and supports Safe Alliance. Jeanne is a professional speaker, workshop facilitator, blogger, and podcaster. As a 10X Author, her signature work, ‘Take Back Your Pen: How to Rewrite Your Life Story,’ empowers readers to reclaim their narratives. Learn more about her mission and get her books at: http://www.IAmJeanneM.com

Chapters

03:03 Overcoming a Troubled Past
09:01 The Power of Self-Discovery
11:58 Challenging Societal Norms
16:00 Embracing Transformation and Purpose
20:03 Resilience
22:40 Overcoming Fear
25:09 Embracing Purpose and Passion
28:59 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries
32:50 The Power of Saying No
34:50 Taking Action and Trusting the Process
39:11 Sharing Wisdom and New Ventures

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Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author,  speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.

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*LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachkaytransforms/
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