Whiskey & Work Podcast

I'm so pumped to bring you this episode that comes straight from the mouth of one of my B-Schoolers! This episode is all about choosing the best business role models that cater to your needs and goals. I also talk about my process of selecting and embracing the mentors and masterminds in my life. Every path to success is different and it's all about finding the one that works for you.

What we're talking about...

• Why this year's B-School experience was so special
• How I built a business with a strong flow
• The next steps you should take to grow your business
• Evaluating your strengths and weaknesses as you move forward
• Reflecting on the people you want in your life that motivate you
• What I did to bring joy back into my work (through my products)
• The importance of educating yourself on your business goals
• Why surrounding yourself with experts makes all the difference
• Taking that first step to achieving your benchmark goals
• Mentors and masterminds can be anyone that inspires you to do better

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B-School with Marie Forleo

Marie Forleo Website

Calling all my fellow pj wearing working from home friends...this one's for you! In today's episode we're talking with Laura Belgray, a copy writing genius and founder of Talking Shrimp by Laura Belgray. Laura shares her amazing story working in TV and as a freelancer while offering up insight on how to truly look forward to what you do. Today we're diving into the ways that you can do your dream job all from the comfort of your couch. And why you should never settle for anything that's not fully and wholeheartedly you.

What we're talking about...

• How to make six figures without leaving your couch
• The importance of finding your vision to guide your business idea
• Why you should never settle for a job that doesn't excite you
• There will always be more than one way to achieve the success you're looking for
• The secret to being a leader (as a follower)
• Laura's three V's of business: Volume, Visibility, & Velocity
• Learning to say no to opportunities that don't fire you up
• Why you should work hard for you and only you
• Why it's ok to be picky about the work you want to do
• And knowing that just because someone says you should doesn't mean you have to

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Talking Shrimp by Laura Belgray

Laura Belgray Twitter

Laura Belgray Instagram

Marie Forleo's Website

Today's episode features award winning entrepreneur, host of Glambition Radio and The Trust business coach, Ali Brown. Ali has also been featured on ABC's Secret Millionaire and is teaching women the mindset shifts they need to make to step into a business that makes money. If all of that is not enough, she's the mom to 7 year old twins! Ali is sharing her secret to obtaining the mindset shifts you need to grow your business to 7 figures and what excellence burnout is and how to grow into your genius zone.

What we're talking about...

• How shifting your mindset can bring positive change to your business
• Starting to think not about what you see, but what you really want
• Being able to be flexible with your business model
• Advice on how to grow from 6 figures and out of "purgatory"
• Insisting on your right to make endeavours enjoyable
• Realizing that not everyone is on social media
• There is always more than one formula to achieve success
• Why this era is the end of the Influencer
• The importance and value of your contribution to your business
• What "Excellence Burnout" really means

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Ali Brown's Website

Glambition Radio

Ali Brown's Instagram

We Lead Live

The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Today's episode is about celebrating growth and really just celebrating you. I'm here to tell you that the COVID blues are real and they are HARD, but today we're talking about the small victories...whether it be getting out of bed this morning or finally doing last week's laundry. And sometimes it just takes a walk (even if it's forced) to realize how far you've come.

What you're going to hear…

• Tools you can use to handle the COVID Blues

• A few ways that I feel overwhelmed even if it goes my way

• Why the small victories matter just as much as the big ones

• Shifting the focus from what you should have done to what you accomplished

• Why I'm thankful for the special moments with the people I love

• The 5 Year Check In walk around the neighborhood (trust me...It works)

• How you can use this time to think about "what's next?"

• Learning to celebrate the growth in every aspect of our lives

• Saying "yes" to today and to the challenges it will bring

• And even if today sucks...at least you have clean underwear

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Kelsey Murphy's Instagram

Today's episode shares inspiring stories and wisdom that these epic Black entrepreneurs have brought to the podcast 4 AMAZING guests and all of the wisdom they have brought to the podcast. In honor of the Black Lives Matter movement, we are compiling episodes featuring guests like Justin Michael Williams, Teneshia Jackson Warner, Ahiyana Angel, and Keenya Kelly. These conversations are so good, and I think that they will enrich your lives, just as they've done to mine. Warning: they're gonna be raw and real, but SO powerful. So sit back and relax, and get ready to listen in to this meaningful (and inspiring) episode.

Teneshia Jackson Warner, Award-winning Multicultural Marketing Expert & Author of The Big Stretch

Teneshia is the founder and CEO of EGAMI Group, a leading multicultural marketing and communications firm, and shares her journey of creating a business and what it took to figure out what she wanted to do. When you're in the corporate world and want to find yourself, it can be so hard to dream and discover your passions -- but Teneshia is breaking it down so we can do exactly that.

Justin Michael Williams, Author of Stay Woke: A Meditation Guide For The Rest Of Us & Top 20 Recording Artist

Justin is giving us all the tools to meditate in order to connect our passions and dreams in this ever-changing and complicated world. He presents meditation in a new way where there's less zen and more of a way to find your passion and discover what you should be focusing on next and doing in your life.

Keenya Kelly, CEO and Founder of Return of the Curls and Keenya Kelly LLC & Inspirational Speaker

This conversation is a heavy one… but let me tell you -- it's an eye opening one. Keenya has so kindly offered herself to be a bridge between White people and Black people, talk about racism, and provide ways to navigate these tricky waters.

Ahiyana Angel, Host of the "Switch, Pivot, or Quit" Podcast & Former NBA Marketer

Ahiyana is breaking down how to tap into a sense of courage and fearlessness, step outside of your comfort zone and push yourself to those boundaries that you thought you couldn't possibly pass.

What we're talking about

• How to become self-aware and recognize your skillset
• The importance of creating partnerships that are a win-win
• Utilizing meditation in your business to create your vision
• How to switch, pivot, or quit in your career
• How to conquer the feeling of unfulfillment
• What is means to be an ally
• Actionable steps we can take to make a difference (spoiler: they're simpler than you may think)

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• See Tenishia's Full Episode Here...Author of The Big Stretch Helps You Identify What Kind of "Dreamer" You Are {Featuring Teneshia Jackson Warner} - Episode #113
• See Justin's Full Episode Here...A Meditation Guide For The Rest Of Us {Featuring Author Justin Michael Williams} - Episode #112
• See Ahyiana's Full Episode Here...How To "Switch, Pivot, or Quit" With Podcast Host & Former NBA Marketer {Ahyiana Angel} - Episode #40

See Keenya's Full Episode Here...Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Whose Lives Matter {Featuring Keenya Kelly}

Today's episode is going to give you some awesome advice on how to keep going even when it feels hard in the midst of Covid scaries, quarantining with kiddos, dismantling white supremacy and more. I'm sharing my personal experiences (some highs and some lows…. Spoiler alert: I kill a few caterpillars) and how I'm staying motivated (even when I don't want to). This is another personal episode, that touches on my business, my home life, and gives you some inspirational nuggets of wisdom.

What you're going to hear...

• A crazy, hilarious story about killing caterpillars with my toddler (you guys, it's worth listening to)

• Your next MUST purchase item on Amazon

• How I handle feeling like a failure (as a mom & in my business)

• A few secrets about how scared I can feel sometimes

• A simple 15-minute exercise I do EVERY SINGLE DAY (and you should to)

• The main reason you don't feel productive (or proud of yourself)

• Some BIG & small goals you should set for yourself this season

• How empathizing with other people can change your life

• Recognizing when you need to slow down

• And a reminder that we can do hard things

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Kelsey Murphy's Instagram

If you liked this podcast you'll love this one:

Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Whose Lives Matter {Featuring Keenya Kelly} and A New Way To Talk About White Privilege {Featuring Ahyiana Angel}

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Today's episode is giving you a behind-the-scenes look… almost a peek inside my heart...as to what the last few weeks have looked like dealing with COVID, racism, my kiddos, my hurting heart, and my hope for a historical and BEAUTIFUL future. This is a personal episode, so be ready for me to bare my soul.

What we're talking about

• How I'm struggling with this racism conversation
• What my "Anti-racism google doc" includes
• Definitions we should ALL know (that I honestly, didn't understand till now)
• How I'm involving my kids in the conversation about racism (spoiler alert… it's tough)
• When I'm giving myself grace, and when I'm pushing myself harder
• How to not get depressed about the current situation and still be involved
• Specific topics I'm focusing on to form my own educated opinions
• How I began researching systemic racism and how that's changed me
• Why this so important to me… and should it be important to you?
• The impact I want to leave for my children
• And a few final words of motivation and inspiration for the coming week

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Trudy Lebron's Workshop on "Showing Up to Serve"

If you liked this podcast you'll love this one: Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Whose Lives Matter {Featuring Keenya Kelly} and A New Way To Talk About White Privilege {Featuring Ahyiana Angel}

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Today's podcast episode is such an important one… and I'm so thrilled to have listeners who actually want to dig deep into how to be a better person. Up this week, we're tackling the tricky waters of white privilege. The last month has been riddled with riots, protests, and really hard conversations about systemic racism in the US. Woah - that got heavy for a second… and to be fair - IT'S A HEAVY TOPIC. But a meaningful one, that I hope in my heart of hearts to become more educated on…. hence, our incredible guest, Ahyiana Angel's, breaking it down for us today.

I adore Ahyiana. She is the founder of Mayzie Media, and her mission is to be a chief encourager to the millennial woman. We've had her on before to talk business… now we're talking more about life. Before I go into anything else… WARNING: It's gonna be messy… but it's also going to be real.

What you'll learn today…

• How can we understand and unpack white privilege?
• Why this topic is hard for me, and what I think when I hear that word.
• Ahiyanas point of view on white privilege with an AMAZING analogy we should ALL know.
• Why is it so hard to talk about white privilege?
• How can we talk about this topic without getting too personal? NOTE: Dinner table convo.
• Ahyiana's (an educated black business woman) view on the current state of affairs in the US.
• Some BIG sweeping generalizations people are making about black and white people.
• Emotions like anger and sadness that come from having these difficult conversations.
• I share some things I've been nervous to discuss that might inspire you to take a step back and examine yourself differently.
• I also discuss a conversation I had about white privilege being different for men and women.
• As lastly, what role do we want to play as white females in society today?

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Ahyiana Angel's Website

Ahyiana Angel's Facebook

Ahyiana Angel's Instagram

If you liked this podcast you'll love this one: Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Whose Lives Matter {Featuring Keenya Kelly}

Answers To Racism Questions: Protests, Riots & Who's Lives Matter Featuring Keenya Kelly

Let's talk about some crazy times, shall we? Today's podcast episode is so important. Keenya Kelly comes on the show to answer some of the toughest questions about race, rioting, and so much more.

To be honest, I was a little hesitant and scared to jump on this podcast because this is a really tricky conversation. The last few weeks have been so eye opening for me on the things I don't know when it comes to racism. But I promise to be honest about what I am learning every single day and the stories I am hearing. I still have so far to go and so much to learn, which is why I am so grateful for Keenya.

Keenya is amazing. She is hysterical, kind, transparent, and honest. She has so graciously offered herself to be a bridge between White people and Black people, talking about racism, and the ways that we can move forward and navigate these tricky waters. Before I go into anything else… WARNING: It's gonna be messy… but it's also going to be real.

Here's what you'll find out today…

• When you address your Black friends… do you call them Black or African American?
• Keenya's thoughts on who is rioting vs who is protesting… and are they the same people?
• What does it mean being an ally, and how can you start being one?
• The difference between AllLivesMatter vs. BlackLivesMatter
• What exactly is "white centering".
• What it was like for Keenya to go to a friend's "redneck" party.
• How Kelsey is handling the new world of racism in her family.
• Keenya & Kelsey's opinion on police brutality.
• A few really GOOD things that we see coming out of this
• And also, a few really actionable things that we can take part in, to make a difference.

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Keenya Kelly's website

Keenya Kelly's Facebook

Keenya Kelly's Instagram

Keenya Kelly TikTok

Chalene Johnson's Website

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Satya Scainetti is the founder and designer of Satya Jewelry and has collaborated with some well-known people, such as Marie Forleo, Courteney Cox, Patricia Arquette, Christy Turlington, Gabby Bernstein, and Yoga Girl Rachel Brathen to name a few. Satya's journey didn't start in jewelry and her name wasn't even her name 18 years ago. Through a retreat in the Bahamas 20 years ago, Satya found her calling which has led to a business that is purposeful, philanthropic and successful. Satya is sharing her story, how listening to your gut can be life changing and her #1 tool for success.

You're going to be inspired to give back and find your purpose.

What we're talking about

• Satya's Journey To Discovering Her Passion From Yoga To Jewelry
• How Following Your Passion Leads To Success
• How Gratitude Can Change Your Outlook On Life

Satya's Journey To Discovering Her Passion From Yoga To Jewelry

Satya has her degree in social work and was a social worker who became disenchanted with her job. She tried being a preschool teacher but found she wasn't making the impact she wanted, so she embarked on a 35 day teaching course in the Bahamas where she meditated, practiced yoga and ate vegetarian food. It was on that trip that she had a dream that she was destined to design jewelry and donate money for children around the world. 18 years ago, Satya launched Satya Jewelry, the first yoga inspired jewelry line that is meaningful, inspiring and gives back to nonprofits. She collaborates with likeminded people and has a focus on giving back to children.

How Following Your Passion Leads To Success

Launching a business and finding your passion might appear to be like water and oil in many ways, but it's the obstacles we put in our own way of needing money to launch a business that is really what's standing in our way. Satya launched her business with $10,000 and the power of being fearless. She was incorporated within a week and started making money immediately. We all have the answers inside us, but we don't make the time to get quiet and listen to them.

Your first goal should be to stay true to your mission first and foremost. Satya wanted to create jewelry that covered all truths and found her gift. Find your gift, the thing that you're most passionate about and build it. You will find that it's much easier to solve the business problems than it is to be brave enough to pursue what you want to do. Once you figure out what it is you want to do, discover the unique part that sets you apart from anyone else in the world doing what you're doing and expand on it. For Satya, that was becoming the first yoga inspired jewelry designer.

Satya also says you have to be flexible and let go of tunnel vision. The universe might have a different plan for you, but that could end up being much larger than you are even imagining. Trust that the doors will open where you need them to in order to move forward in your business and know that it's ok when you make a wrong business move. Learn from it, grow from it and know that everything doesn't have to be perfect.

How Gratitude Can Change Your Outlook On Life

Satya starts her day in the same way every day and shares how this #1 tool can change your outlook on life. She wakes up at least 30 minutes before her twin 11 year old sons and lights a candle. After a few deep breaths, she connects to her inner power, her source and tells herself that she will be fine. She asks herself what she's grateful for because by starting out in gratitude, the outside things aren't as powerful as they seem. Connect with yourself, what you're grateful for and your outlook on life will change for the positive.

Have you found your passion that is leading you to success?

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Satya Jewelry

Satya's Instagram