08. Building An Empire With Shdiyah Gardner

This week we are joined by life coach, motivational speaker and poet Sharonda Arnold Ocean. We chat all about finding your purpose, walking in your purpose, knowing your worth and remaining motivated.

If you've felt lost or overwhelmed lately, this episode can highlight all the things you know about yourself but have forgotten along the way.

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This week we are talking about betting on someone else! Special guests Dolly and her husband Neb talk about the lessons and challenges of being married entrepreneurs and parents. From lessons learned to their hardest moments, they share their story and open up about what they still have left to learn.

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This week Kevin is joined by special guest Justin Phillips, Co-Founder of Support Black Colleges. Justin is an accomplished E-Commerce expert and he gets candid in this interview. Justin talks about how his early stages of entrepreneurship, the big risk he took that lead him to success, the top three lessons he's learned in business and why he decided to start teaching E-Commerce.

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Most of us want to start businesses, brands or even personal brands online. The best way to do that is by growing a dedicated community/following. This week, John Steel is talking about how he grew his following of 75,000 (and counting) and the steps you need to take to do the same. John also discusses what it means to be an influencer and how to land paid brand partnerships.

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Shydiyah Gardner is the CEO & Owner of Shydiva Co., a handbag and accessories brand that is growing everyday. From sewing bags on her own, to having her merchandise mass produced for stores like TJ Maxi, Shydiyah is building an empire and telling us what it takes.

Follow the brand @ShydivaCo, Shop online at www.shydiva.co

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This week we are talking all about side hustles. Kevin breaks down WHY everyone needs a side hustle today, WHAT a side hustle is and HOW you can start making extra income RIGHT NOW!

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This week we are joined by team building master Tatiana O'Hara. She shares her past experiences working on a team and gives you some advice on WHEN and HOW to build a great team! Today's episode isn't just for business owners, Tatiana shares why even artists and influencers should be working with a team.

Follow Tatiana on Instagram @_TatianaOhara to see her IGTV Series 'Against The Grain' and find out how to work with her by visiting www.tatianaohara.com

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This week we are all about MASTERING INSTAGRAM! Katrina Lebar joins Kevin to answer questions about the biggest social media app in the world. From being shadow banned to writing captions and how to make the perfect Reel, Katrina is sharing everything she knows.

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On this week's episode, Kevin is joined by special guest Mariah Houghton! Mariah is the creative director of XIXI and La Voute. When she's not creating amazing marketing campaigns and social feeds for brands, she is flipping through old magazines and finding inspiration around her.
Mariah and Kevin discuss being a multi-hyphenate, creative burnout, collaborating with others and so much more.

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Jance Chartae talks about her growth from retail employee with a Youtube side hustle to a seven-figure C.E.O. with a loyal following. Kevin and Jance discuss business mistakes, mindset shifts, investing in yourself and so much more.

Follow Jance on Instagram @JanceChartae and find more information at www.jancechartae.com

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