Fed up with the feeling of being stuck in a never-ending cycle of being sick and tired? In this episode of Transcend the podcast, I explore the topic of breaking the "sick and tired" cycle that can leave entrepreneurs feeling overwhelmed and burnt out in their businesses. I discuss my own experiences and coaching insights on how to overcome this challenging cycle by embracing our individuality, seeking help, and following our unique paths to success. By envisioning our ideal business and incorporating meditation into our decision-making, we can make intentional choices that lead to a more fulfilling and successful entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode, you will hear how to:

• Break free from the exhausting cycle that hinders your progress in the business world.
• Channel your inner talents and unique skill set for a personalized touch to your enterprise.
• Understand the power of asking for help and creating a dependable support circle.
• Utilize imaginative and reflective practices as catalysts for the expansion of your business.
• Confront and dissolve the negative feelings associated with entrepreneurial burn out.

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Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction,

In this episode, Asha Wilkerson talks about the sick and tired cycle that entrepreneurs often find themselves in. She discusses the emotional impact of this cycle, including pressure, short temperedness, and victimhood.

00:01:26 - Pressure,

Asha discusses the feeling of pressure that entrepreneurs often experience in their business, such as pressure to answer emails, return phone calls, or create perfect presentations. She encourages entrepreneurs to build a business that fits their skills and expertise.

00:02:18 - Short Temperedness,

Asha talks about how being in the sick and tired cycle can cause short temperedness and impatience with support staff, family, friends, and clients.

00:03:05 - Victimhood,

Asha discusses how entrepreneurs can slip into a victim mindset, feeling like the world is working against them. She encourages entrepreneurs to take ownership of their choices and make changes to get out of the cycle.

00:04:52 - Reasons for the Cycle,

Asha talks about common reasons why entrepreneurs end up in the sick and tired cycle, such as following someone else's standards, staying in their zone of excellence instead of finding their zone of genius, and refusing to ask for help. She encourages entrepreneurs to make changes to avoid burnout.

00:12:43 - Breaking the Sick and Tired Cycle,

Asha Wilkerson offers to help business owners break the cycle of feeling sick and tired, using her experience and a variety of tools such as visioning, meditation, writing, and making a plan with specific action items and accountability.

00:13:37 - Importance of Having a Coach,

According to Asha, having a coach is crucial because they can provide a third-party perspective and help you identify where you are making choices that aren't aligned with your goals. They can also help you look at your situation objectively and make a change.

00:14:10 - No Need to Feel Guilty,

Asha reassures listeners that feeling stuck in the sick and tired...

Spaces and communities that look like you, validate your experience, and affirm your identity are transformative. As people of color, specifically Black people, we rarely have these opportunities, so getting them is even more precious. So, in this episode, I share with you an experience I recently had that was deeply affirming, and I share with you how you can find a similar sense of belonging and transformation with me, in Ghana. 

Join me on the Blueprint Ghana experience

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00:00:00 - Introduction,

Asha Wilkerson introduces herself as a business coach helping service-based entrepreneurs align their business goals with personal goals to create a life they want to show up for. She talks about the importance of creating safe spaces for women of color, BIPOC entrepreneurs, and the motivation to keep pushing for success.

00:01:32 - The Importance of Validation and Empathy,

Asha reflects on attending a business brunch for women of color entrepreneurs and realizing the importance of validation and empathy. She discusses how witnessing each other's experiences and having a supportive community can empower entrepreneurs to break barriers and create a business that reflects who they are.

00:04:08 - The Power of Representation,

Asha talks about the power of representation and how it can validate and empower entrepreneurs to be their authentic selves. She shares her own experiences of being the only black person in the room and how traveling to black republics such as Ghana has helped her shed the tenets of white supremacy.

00:07:13 - Join Asha in Ghana,

Asha invites black business owners to join her on a trip to Ghana to experience the validation and empowerment that comes from being surrounded by a community of black leaders and business owners. She emphasizes the importance of showing up confidently and authentically in business and encourages entrepreneurs to pave the way for those coming after them.

00:08:49 - Conclusion,

Asha concludes the podcast episode by reiterating the importance of validation, empathy, and representation in our community spaces.

Are you caught up on chasing the million dollar dream? So many entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed and lost trying to chase someone else's vision without stopping to evaluate if it's really for them. Knowing burnt out and frustrated too well, I invite you to ask: do you really want to be a millionaire, do you really need to be? Find out how you can start living a life that works for you and chase the bag that fits your life vision.

In this episode, I cover how to:

• Reflect on whether you truly want and need a million-dollar business or if you're just chasing someone else's dream.
• Dream without restrictions and write down what your ideal lifestyle and business would look like.
• Calculate the actual cost of living your dream life, including expenses, retirement savings, and big purchases.
• Reevaluate your business goals based on your personal lifestyle and financial needs, rather than simply aiming for a million-dollar business.

Dive into my Money Making Road Map Course

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Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:01:09 - The Millionaire Business Hype,

Asha talks about her experience chasing a million-dollar business, realizing that it was not her goal, and feeling ungrounded, insecure, doubtful, and anxious.

00:04:03 - Chasing Somebody Else's Dream,

Asha shares her own realization of how she was chasing somebody else's dream, first when she opened her own law practice and repeated the same style of practice that she had just come from and second when she was chasing a million-dollar business that wasn't the right fit for her.

00:06:00 - Custom Tailoring Your Dream Business,

Asha shares how she calculated her dream numbers by thinking about what kind of lifestyle she wants to have and what it takes to fund that lifestyle in order to take the pressure off of chasing a million-dollar dream and start chasing her own dream.

00:09:05 - Dreaming Without Restrictions,

Asha advises listeners to dream without restrictions, calculate the actual cost of living their dream life, and stairstep it so they can chase after the bag that fits their lifestyle and not feel overwhelmed, like an impostor, or drowning.

00:12:49 - Taking Charge of Your Life,

Asha emphasizes the importance of being in control of your life and making sure that you are headed in the right direction.

The Blueprint Ghana experience was intentionally designed to facilitate self-discovery, healing and growth for people of the African Diaspora. In this 9 day experience, we seek to discover our true selves, ask ourselves 'who are we and whose are we?', and experience the liberating feeling of a naming ceremony.

In this episode, I share how this trip to Ghana will allow you to:

• Embark on a transformative healing journey tailored specifically for people of the African Diaspora.
• Delve into your ancestral roots and identity by immersing yourself in local Ghanaian business and culture.
• Engage in carefully curated experiences that foster deep and authentic relationships with locals.
• Break free from the monotonous daily grind of your work to empower personal growth and self-discovery.
• Feed your curiosity by broadening your horizons and learning from diverse global viewpoints.

Join me on the Blueprint Ghana experience

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Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction,

Asha Wilkerson, introduces the podcast episode, which is focused on her upcoming trip to Ghana designed for the African Diaspora. She provides an overview of the intentionality behind the trip, which is aimed at creating a safe space for individuals to explore their roots and grow.

00:02:03 - The Story Behind Planning the Trip,

Asha describes how her first trip to Ghana with her school sparked the idea of creating an intentional journey for the African Diaspora. She met Tetteh, who is now her partner in planning the trip, and they both believe that understanding one's roots and identity is critical to the liberation of Black individuals worldwide.

00:06:12 - Facilitating Connection with Ghana,

Asha shares that the trip is designed to facilitate connection with Ghanaian culture and people, as well as nature. The accommodations are locally owned and operated, allowing for genuine connections with staff and owners. Participants will have opportunities to hike, explore national parks, and limit wifi usage to disconnect from the daily grind and be present in the experience.

00:10:20 - Moving Together as a Healing Circle,

Asha explains that participants will be moving from place to place together on one bus to create a healing circle. This will allow individuals to connect with each other and create a safe space for growth and healing. The purpose of the trip is to help individuals connect with their ancestors, identity, and the larger Pan-African community while feeling free to be themselves.

00:14:27 - The Beauty of Being Named in Ghana,

Asha shares how being named in a culture that wants you to succeed and knows that you are your ancestors returned to the same spot is a beautiful experience. By being a part of this new community, you will always have people to reach back to, to help you grow and transform.

00:15:01 - Curating the Trip to Ghana,

Asha explains how the trip to Ghana has been intentionally curated with participants in mind. It is a transformative experience that allows participants to learn and grow.

00:15:29 - Being...

You've spent years following productivity hacks, everything from time blocking, to "eating the frog" and yet procrastination still hits you hard. What if instead procrastination is a sign that there's something out of alignment? That's what we're covering in this week's episode of Transcend.

In this episode, I share how procrastination can be a sign of misalignment in our personal and business lives. Through my experience as a full-time litigator, I realized that my procrastination stemmed from a lack of alignment with my current work, especially when I no longer enjoyed the court experience. I emphasize that procrastination isn't a productivity issue but an indication that we're out of alignment with our goals.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Uncover hidden reasons behind procrastination and its impact on personal and business growth.
• Pinpoint tasks that may be hindering the achievement of your individual goals.
• Start delegating tasks for better professional growth and overall success.
• Embrace prioritizing your personal strengths in your business endeavors.
• Discover the benefits of coaching services to enhance alignment between personal and professional goals.

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Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:00:00 - Introduction,

Asha Wilkerson introduces herself as a business coach helping service-based entrepreneurs align their business goals with their personal goals to create a life they want to show up for.

00:00:45 - Procrastination as a Sign of Misalignment,

Asha shares her realization that procrastination is actually a sign of misalignment, and not just a lack of motivation or productivity. She discusses how we are taught various tips and tricks to overcome procrastination, but when those don't work, it's a sign to reassess our alignment.

00:02:05 - Example of Misalignment,

Asha shares a personal story about her time as a litigator, how she initially enjoyed being in court and advocating for her clients, but eventually found herself procrastinating more and more on the work. She discusses how this procrastination affected her mental health and her relationships with her clients.

00:05:00 - Identify Tasks Out of Alignment,

Asha advises listeners to identify the tasks that are no longer in alignment with their skills or desires. She encourages them to ask themselves who would be better suited to complete those tasks, and to make a plan to delegate or eliminate them.

00:09:26 - Coaching Support,

Asha offers coaching support for those who need help reassessing their alignment and identifying tasks to delegate or eliminate. She encourages listeners to book a call with her or another coach to make a plan for their business that aligns with their strengths and goals.

If you've been feeling down, kind of frustrated, and a little lost but aren't sure why, this episode is for you. In this week's episode, I'm discussing how to identify if you're feeling stuck, where it might stem from, and what to do about it. I'm sharing from both my personal experience and the experience of helping my clients as they get unstuck. 

The topics mentioned in this episode are:

• How to identify and name the feelings and situations that are causing you to feel stuck, and be specific about what you don't like or enjoy about the situation.
• How to point out the thoughts that you're thinking about the situation, and change your thoughts to be more open and create opportunities for change.
• How to determine the support you need to help you move forward, be it a coach, family member, or friend.
• How Asha's one-on-one coaching package can help you get unstuck and align your business and life. Click here to book a call and learn more

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Timestamped summary of this episode:

00:02:00 - Signs That You're Feeling Stuck, Asha discusses how feeling stuck can manifest in various ways, such as not feeling motivated to do work or feeling unsure of your identity. She also mentions how negative thinking patterns can contribute to feeling stuck.

00:04:45 - Identifying Your Thoughts, Asha emphasizes how our thoughts affect how we feel about a situation. She describes how identifying negative thought patterns and reframing them into more positive ones can help people get unstuck.

00:08:45 - Getting Support, Asha talks about the importance of seeking support when trying to get unstuck. She mentions how having a coach or finding mentors can help people gain new perspectives and identify new opportunities for growth. She also shares a client's experience of how identifying what she did and didn't like about her job helped her make a pivot in her business.