I have had the great pleasure of becoming good friends with Maisha Walker, email marketing expert. She’s been in the digital marketing game since before Facebook and Google were even a thought in their founders' minds. Maisha has blessed the She Runs It Community with...
This is our second episode of the She Runs It Panel Discussions, and we talked about Debt Free Funding for your business, and what it means to fund your enterprise. Our panelists have expertise in the areas of crowdfunding, small business grants, venture capitalism,...
Today we're talking about free money in the form of venture capital and small business grants for women of color business owners. Growing up as a smart black girl in the Silicon Valley, I was always put on the accelerated track as far as education. I was in the...
Communicating like a boss, even though I've been working solo at home for the last four years takes some adjustment. I thoroughly enjoyed what I've been able to create in terms of my work space. I have a dedicated desk where my laptop sits on an elevated platform to...
A couple of weeks. And already how quickly the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread across the globe. It's interesting to see how different people are responding. As with everything else, there only truly two ways to respond. Either with love or with fear. I'm sure if...
Why am I talking about qualities of a great entrepreneurial leader? Because I spent a lot of time working in management, and I have seen a lot of managers. At first when I went for my Master's I thought I really wanted to study Human Resources. The thought behind it...
Most people are very familiar with the wage gap when it comes to men and women generally. It's no secret that in the U.S., women make only 65 to 70 cents a dollar of what men make. But there's also a huge pay gap when it comes down to race. If we actually factor in...
Let's talk about taking a break from working - it's an entrepreneur benefit. That's right! As much as I am a huge fan of setting intentional goals and being SMART about what you want to achieve, I'm also a huge fan of taking breaks. You may have read in a previous...
Self-care is a phrase that gets tossed around much too often when we talk about an entrepreneur mindset. If one more person tells me I need to 'fill my cup' I may just throw the whole cup against the wall. As an entrepreneur we are often tasked with more than any one...
The 3 worst times to starting your own business: You may be thinking that this whole employee thing is for the birds. Or maybe you have been dabbling in consulting for a while and are ready to make a go of it. Remember expertise as a practitioner, doesn't mean you...
Let's get into it folks. I'm talking about money, and when to reinvest in your business. It's February, which means you should have received all of your 1099s and W-2s at this point. We're getting ready to file taxes. If your business is responsible for quarterly...
Hey friends, dropping in today to talk about the things you should know as a new solopreneur. I'm sharing the behind the scenes/behind the curtain/under the kimono of running a business. I've been doing this professional coaching and consulting thing for years! And...
Facilitation encompasses a core group of very specific skills, but they can be used broadly across so many different environments. Facilitators hold space for workshops, for team coaching conversations, for engaging panelists, and even for one-on-one dialogues. Taking...
Introduction: Understanding the New Corporate Transparency Act As a business owner, the exciting parts of entrepreneurship like living your passion, owning your time, and creating a legacy are undoubtedly appealing. However, the less glamorous aspects, like taxes and...
The Necessity of Common Language In this article, I will explore the history of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and how this distillation of a widespread social justice down to a Corporate speak acronym, combined with the American media machine, has made it...
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