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In this day and age, a travel lifestyle is a new way of living that many people observe from a distance and wonder whether it is possible for them. Today’s guest, Teri Johnson is known as “The Travelista,” because she’s not only discovered how to travel and build her lifestyle around it, she’s also been able to build a brand and business that helps others do the same thing. You can hear some of Teri’s best advice for how to begin moving toward a travel lifestyle, on this episode.

A travel lifestyle is not something you have to be content to admire or envy, you can do it!

Do you believe that you can experience the travel lifestyle you want to enjoy? If you don’t, this conversation with Teri Johnson will inspire you to believe! Teri has so many great travel experiences to share, but more importantly, she tells you what she’s learned and how she’s grown from the experiences she’s had. It’s proof of why traveling is beneficial - and why you should take action to make your travel dreams come true. Be sure you listen.

A clear vision of what you want is the most important part of accomplishing it.

Teri Johnson has accomplished a great deal through her Travelista brand. She’s a great example of a woman who has fulfilled her own dreams. But during this conversation, she unpacks the concept of what it means to have a dream and why that dream must be crystal clear in your mind. In her thinking, if you don’t clearly know what it is you want, you won’t be able to pursue it intentionally. Find out more from action-taker, Terri Johnson, on this episode.

Your lifestyle is a big part of the balance you need to remain productive.

Work-life balance is something we hear a lot about these days. Teri Johnson says that it’s important that balance is a part of your lifestyle. For her, the travel lifestyle she’s chosen is where she derives her sense of balance from. Traveling rejuvenates her and reinvigorates her for the projects and product development she’s constantly working on. Find out how Teri crafts her lifestyle to provide the balance she needs, on this episode of Happy Black Woman.

If you know you’re headed toward entrepreneurship, start saving money now.

On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Rosetta asks her guest, Teri Johnson what advice she has for women who know they are headed into entrepreneurship but haven't quite gotten started yet. Her advice is simple: start saving money now. There will come a time as you enter the entrepreneurial path when you will have to be able to support yourself while you build the income streams that will become your business. It takes money to do that, and you might as well start saving ahead of time so that you are not in a financial pinch when the time comes. You can here tons more great advice like this on this episode, so be sure you listen.

Outline of this great episode

• [0:29] Rosetta’s guest today: Teri Johnson, the Travelista.
• [1:41] How Teri became the travelista - from childhood forward.
• [5:01] Moving from personal traveling to building a brand around traveling.
• [11:20] Why Bali is one of Teri’s favorite places.
• [14:05] The places Teri has traveled that surprised her once she arrived.
• [17:28] How Teri stays focused and productive while traveling.
• [21:24] Teri’s advice for women who want to get started with travel.
• [27:10] A favorite book Teri encourages you to read.
• [28:58] The #1 piece of advice for women wanting to turn a passion into a business.
• [33:20] How you can connect with Teri.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

• www.TravelistaTeri.com
• www.HarlemCandleCompany.com - use the code “Harlem10” to get 10% off.
• BOOK: Island Beneath The Sea

About Teri Johnson

Teri Johnson is the creator, host, and executive producer of Travelista TV, an online video network with a focus on travel, culture, lifestyle and entertainment. Known for her spontaneity, jovial personality and her ability to present travel and lifestyle advice and experiences to all demographics, she is recognized as a global travel expert.

Her passion for adventure, storytelling and her multi-lingual talents has taken her to nearly 60 countries where she has hunted with the Kuku-Yalanji aborigines in Australia and trekked through the mystical Dogon country in Mali. Teri can be seen as a guest on NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice,” Travel Channel’s “Stuff Rich People Like,” and Fine Living’s “All Girls Getaway.” As a host, journalist and media personality, Teri interviews celebrities on the red carpet for movie premiers and award shows for BET, TVOne, and more. She is a travel blogger for the Huffington Post, the TravelChannel.com, and appears in and contributes to several magazines including Cosmopolitan, Uptown Magazine, Four Seasons Magazine, and Ebony Magazine.

The Cinematic Flushers take on a psycho superhero!  When and architect (Luke Wilson) meets the woman of his dreams (Uma Thurman), she turns out to be an unhinged superhero who turns his life upside down once he breaks up with her and moves onto someone else.  What follows are 96 minutes of unfunny sexist jokes, poorly rendered CGI, superhero hooker outfits, and talented comedians like Wanda Sykes and Anna Faris phoning in their paycheck performances.

Here's the TRAILER.

Our special guest this time out is author and historian, Jay Sandlin.  Sandlin is the creator and founder of The Novel Comics: Alternate History.  With Superheroes. The first volume, Outbreak Mutiny, will debut in early April.  He is currently on a speaking tour at various universities with his research on slavery and the Golden Age Of Social Media In America.

We love feedback!  Email us at signalsoffury@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for future flushes!

All of us need support. Black Women entrepreneurs especially need to know the importance of connecting with others on the journey to success. Rosetta’s guest today is Cameka Smith, the visionary and founder of an amazing brand, "The Boss Network" which has been featured in Black Enterprise, INC, and listed in Forbes as one of the Top 10 websites to visit for career and entrepreneurial women. In this conversation, Cameka shares why becoming a member of a business network for women is so vital and how you can take the first steps to make it a reality for you.

Are you part of a “Women In Business Network?” Why not?

Women face some specific challenges when it comes to building their own entrepreneurial endeavors. It’s almost impossible to walk that path alone - yet some of you still are. Why? There are so many women walking the same path as you who can be of help and encouragement. Today’s guest, Cameka Smith created BOSS Network to help women like you build your business more successfully and with less of the emotional angst and frustration that is typical to walking the path of an entrepreneur alone. You’ve got to listen to this episode as she makes her case for building connections that can fuel your personal and business health.

How you can leverage personal connections to advance your business.

Cameka Smith has discovered that networking is not about the quantity of connections you make, but about the quality of connections you make. It’s like building relationships in any other area of life, you’ve got to find the people you click with and work at nurturing and investing in those relationships. When you have that kind of personal commitment to others you are willing to do anything to help them and they are willing to anything to help you. It’s a win-win - and you both get a new friend in the process. Find out more about how Cameka has learned this lesson and how she suggests you go about forging those kinds of connections, on this episode of Happy Black Woman.

Why you have to put yourself on the to-do list.

Rosetta loves to get jewels of wisdom from the successful Black Women Entrepreneurs she hosts on the podcast and when she asked Cameka Smith what she does to stay productive and on task, she gave an answer that was a bit outside the normal responses Rosetta receives. She said that she’s learned that she has to put herself on the to-do list in order to ensure that she’s getting the care, rest, exercise, and whatever else SHE needs to be healthy. In her mind, if she’s not healthy, there’s no way she’ll be able to serve clients and run her business in a healthy way. Find out more about why Cameka says every woman needs to put herself on the to-do list, on this episode.

There’s no one “right way” to be an entrepreneur.

One of the biggest joys of being an entrepreneur is that you don’t have to follow someone else’s outline for your life or your business. You get to decide how things will look and work. In other words, there’s no right way to be an entrepreneur. It’s YOUR journey and you get to figure out what works best for you given your unique personality and gift-mix - and you get to apply it in the way that fits your lifestyle best. Cameka Smith shares a ton of insight on this topic on this episode, so do what you can to make the time to listen.

Outline of this great episode

• [0:29] Rosetta’s introduction of her guest, Cameka Smith.
• [3:50] The things that prompted Cameka to build BOSS Network.
• [7:30] The size and scope of the BOSS Network and how it benefits its members.
• [12:10] The events BOSS Network does for women entrepreneurs.
• [16:05] How Black Women entrepreneurs can leverage in-person events.
• [25:00] The vital necessity of self-care and putting yourself first.
• [31:30] The one tip Cameka gives to women wanting to step out to start something big.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

• The BOSS Network
• Cameka on Twitter and Instagram
• BOOK: Click: The Magic of Instant Connections

About CAMEKA SMITH

Cameka is a go-getter, connector, socialite and lover of God who turned her lemons into lemonade. She believes that your net-worth is a direct result of your network and has provided a platform for women of color to connect, grow and prosper in their businesses and careers. Cameka is walking in her purpose with grace and style inspiring observers along the way.

She is the visionary and founder of an amazing brand "The Boss Network" which has been featured in Black Enterprise, INC, and listed in Forbes as one of the Top 10 websites to visit for career and entrepreneurial women. If you're not a member of The Boss Network... what are you waiting for? Please visit www.thebossnetwork.org to join and connect with over 100,000 bosses making moves professionally.

Fun Fact: Cameka likes to watch comedies, drink red wine and eat tacos!

Many black women search and search for ways to care for their hair naturally, and Chris Tia Donaldson was among them until she decided to figure out how to provide natural hair for black women to solve her own problem. On this episode, Rosetta chats with Chris about how she stepped out of the legal profession to begin her hair care business, what it took to make it successful, and how she manages to run such a successful and large company while still keeping her sanity. It’s a great conversation, so be sure you listen.

Building a successful business requires that you get out of your own way.

As Chris Tia Donaldson was in the beginning stages of her business she discovered that many of the things she thought were going to be obstacles to her success were only obstacles in her mind. In reality, there were ways of getting beyond those things if she would open herself up to the possibility that she could find the solutions she needed. The way she puts it is that she had to learn to get out of her own way. That's a lesson many of us need to learn, too. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, you’re going to hear the invaluable lessons Chris had to learn in order to grow her business (and herself), and you’ll enjoy hearing the optimism and strength she’s developed as a result.

Start where you are and keep asking until someone says, “Yes.”

When Chris Tia Donaldson first launched her natural hair care products for black women she knew that a key marker on the road to success would be getting her products into retail stores. But it was scary to think of cold calling store managers or sourcing departments. How did she overcome the fear? She decided that if she wanted to get beyond where she was, she simply needed to get started and that required action. So as she made that bold step of believing in herself she discovered it wasn’t as hard as she had imagined and success followed close behind. You can hear the lessons Chris has learned on this episode of Happy Black Woman.

You don’t need everything you think you need to build your own business.

When the idea to start a business to provide natural hair for black women became an idea she couldn't resist, Chris Tia Donaldson had no idea what to do. She was from a legal background and didn’t know the first thing about developing product formulas, coming up with packaging, and creating a marketing and distribution plan. But once she got started she discovered that she didn’t really need all the skills she had imagined she’d need. And what she did need, she was able to learn as she went. Most of us do the same thing - we imagine the difficulties we’ll face on the road ahead are greater than they really are. Don’t let your own ignorance and imagination keep you from getting started. You’ll find that just like Chris, you can learn and grow as you go, so don’t wait!

You’re going to feel fear on the way to success. It’s how you deal with it that matters.

Many women think that if they are afraid of stepping into a business opportunity then it must mean that they are not meant to be in business. But the fact is that all of us feel fear. It’s what you do in response to the fear that matters. Chris Tia Donaldson says that she has felt fear all along the way, but has learned that stepping past it to do what is required to grow her business is all it takes for the fears to hush - and for her to find success. That is one powerful insight among many that Chris shares on this episode of Happy Black Woman, so be sure you listen!

Outline of this great episode

• [0:29] Rosetta’s welcome to this episode of the podcast with her guest, Chris Tia Donaldson.
• [1:34] What IS “Thank God It’s Natural?”
• [3:52] Why Chris decided to start her company.
• [7:43] The complicated things involved in starting and building the company.
• [13:40] Tips for women who want to start a product based business.
• [16:30] What it takes to use other people’s money to grow your business.
• [19:50] How Chris stays focused and productive.
• [25:47] Dealing with fear on the journey toward success.
• [28:39] One piece of advice Chris gives to the Happy Black Woman community.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

• Thank God It’s Natural
• BOOK: Thank God It’s Natural
• Hire My Mom website
• BOOK: Essentialism
• BOOK: The Art of Tidying Up

About Chris-Tia Donaldson

Chris is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Thank God It’s Natural (tgin), a manufacturer of natural hair and skin care products, currently sold in Target, Whole Foods, Sally’s Beauty, and Walgreen's. In her role, she oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations, sales, and strategic partnerships. Under Chris-Tia’s leadership, the company plans to expand into healthy snacks, cookbooks, supplements, and fitness apparel.

Chris-Tia has been featured in major media publications such as USA Today, Marie Claire, Essence, Black Enterprise, Ebony, Heart & Soul, and the Chicago Tribune. Her book Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Natural Hair is a #1 Amazon bestseller, and was hailed the “Natural Hair Bible” by Essence Magazine. Prior to starting her own company, Chris-Tia represented Fortune 500 companies in complex business transactions involving technology and open source code.

Chris-Tia is also a breast cancer survivor and is deeply committed to raising awareness of this condition and the benefits of early detection among women of color. Chris-Tia earned her A.B. in Economics from Harvard University with high honors, and is a graduate of Harvard Law School.

Keith "One-Time" Thurman proved to be the better man in last nights welterweight class. Unifying WBA & WBC Welterweight belts. Danny Garcia was outmatched and had lack of responses to Keiths punches. Will Power Coix brings in a friend to talk about their thoughts about last nights big fight on CBS!

Do you really want to launch your business in 2017? It’s a serious question. It’s time to stop putting things off because of fear or doubt or the negative voices around you and make the commitment to build the business you know deep in your heart you can create. Rosetta is hosting an event in New Orleans soon called, “Build Your Business LIVE,” and it’s designed for women like you who are ready to stop making excuses and build a business. But to give you a taste of the event just in case you can’t attend, Rosetta shares her 5 steps to launch your business on this episode of the podcast. These steps come from her personal journey as an entrepreneur and she is confident that if you apply these steps, you’ll build a successful business. Want to know what the 5 steps are? Be sure to listen.

Getting focused on launching your business takes intentional effort.

When you first think about starting a business of your own it’s likely that you get overwhelmed. There is so much to it, so much to do and figure out and organize. How do you get started in a way that sets you up for success? Rosetta says the very first thing you have to do is get focused. That means determining when you’re going to work on your business, what topic or niche you’re going to build your business around, and much more. On this episode, she walks through this issue of getting focused and gives you tips to get started, so be sure you make the time to hear what she has to teach you.

You can’t launch a successful business without knowing who it is for.

It’s common for women who are starting a business to think that whatever they create as a product or service is going to be usable by everyone. But it’s simply not true. An offer to everyone is usually an offer to no one. People are looking for specific solutions to their specific problems and needs. You’ve got to decide exactly WHO you will be serving with the amazing content and resources you create. If you don’t, you’ll find your business is going nowhere. Avoid that trap by learning how to discover your niche audience, on this episode of Happy Black Woman.

If you don’t show up in online searches, you don’t exist to your ideal clients.

If you think for just a moment about how people find the things they need in the modern days we live in, you’ll immediately recognize the importance of the internet. Everybody pulls out their smartphone to search for things the moment they feel a need of any kind. That means that your business has got to have a professional and clear web presence if people are going to take you seriously. If you don’t, they’ll assume you are just a hobbyist and keep looking. Rosetta has some ideas to share about how you can get your website built and rocking so be sure you hear what she has to share on this episode.

Success in business only comes when you professionally and consistently market.

There are absolutely NO businesses that become successful that never tell others about their products or services. And for most women entrepreneurs, talking about themselves and what they can do to help people is the hardest part. Rosetta recognizes the difficulty it is to put yourself out there and the way it can feel sleezy or dishonest - so she’s going to teach you a different way - a better way. You can hear how she does it on this episode.

Outline of this great episode

• [0:30] Rosetta’s welcome to you and introduction to this episode.
• [1:20] How you can join Rosetta for the Launch Your Business LIVE event.
• [2:10] The story that these 5 steps flow out of.
• [3:56] The power of getting focused.
• [5:23] Clarity is the power behind a successful business.
• [7:19] Getting paid depends on creating products and services your clients love.
• [8:35] Why a website and online presence is vital.
• [10:09] The promotion of your business needs to be professional and consistent.
• [13:30] Details on the upcoming event and the people who will be there to help you launch your business in 2017.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

• www.LaunchYourBusinessLIVE.com - get the early bird promotion now!

One of the most powerful but overlooked tips for getting your finances under control is to find a personal finance coach who can help you assess your situation and make a plan to deal with it. Today’s guest is Tonya Rapley, an amazing black woman who has taken personal finance coaching to a whole new level. She’s become one of the go-to resources for many women when it comes to developing a way out of debt and into wealth. You’ll learn a lot from her tips and advice, so be sure you listen to this episode.

Why would you want to hire a personal finance coach?

A personal finance coach is an amazing resource most women entrepreneurs don’t tap into. The right person will be a resource like no other - a professional when it comes to financial tools and strategies, and a third-party who can help you be objective about the things you’re doing with your money. If you’d like to hear one of the best, you need to take the time to hear Tonya Rapley from My Fab Finance, on this episode.

Know that your financial situation does not define you.

There are many situations women find themselves in financially that not only make life tough on a practical level but are also challenging in regard to the way they think about themselves. Financial struggles can cause you to feel like you’re not capable or not enough. But today’s guest - a personal finance expert - says that you ARE enough, no matter your situation. You can’t let the situation define you personally. Find out how Tonya suggests you go about it, in this episode.

Snowball your debt and gain your financial freedom faster.

If you’ve never heard of the concept of a debt snowball, you need to know about this incredible approach to accelerating debt elimination. It’s pretty simple: you start making the largest payment you can on your smallest debt until it is paid off. Once it is, you start rolling that entire payment into your next smallest debt and repeat the process. Over time your payments snowball into a bigger and bigger amount so that you’re able to pay off your debt quickly. Today’s guest walks through the concept in detail so make sure you take the time to listen.

How you know it’s time to step out to build your own business.

When Rosetta asked her guest, Tonya Rapley, what she would suggest to women who are eager to build their own business, she had some very practical advice. Make sure you have paying clients before you step out into your own thing. You’ve got to know that what you’re doing is valued and people are willing to pay for it - before you put all your eggs in that basket. You can hear more great insights like this from Tonya on this episode of Happy Black Woman.

Outline of this great episode

• [0:30] Today’s guest, Tonya Rapley.
• [2:00] Tonya’s mission and how it’s developed into a great resource for others.
• [4:49] How Tonya decided to take the leap and make her business her only income.
• [9:40] The services Tonya offers through her business.
• [12:35] First steps to starting off your debt repayment plan.
• [16:44] Advice for unemployed women regarding debt and finances.
• [23:12] Amazing books Tonya recommends.
• [28:56] The number one piece of advice Tonya has for you.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

• www.MyFabFinance.com
• Tonya’s free gift: http://myfabfinance.com/hbwpodcast/
• BOOK: The Power of Habit
• BOOK: The Energy of Money
• BOOK: The Wealth Choice
• BOOK: The One Page Financial Plan
• BOOK: Girl, Get Your Money Straight
• BOOK: Profit First

About TONYA RAPLEY

Tonya Rapley is a nationally recognized millennial money expert and founder of the award winning site, My Fab Finance where she helps millennials break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck so that they can become financially free and do more of what they love. Tonya was deemed the "New Face of Wealth Building" by Black Enterprise magazine and was selected as a Modern History Maker by TV One. Her work has been featured in Glamour, Women’s Day, EBONY, Marie Claire, and on Forbes, Business Insider, and Buzzfeed. She is the host and executive producer of the web-series Fab Finance with Tonya for Centric and is the creator of the #BanishTheBalance challenge, a debt elimination challenge that helped over 4,000 participants pay off more than $210,000 of debt in sixty days.

What would be possible if you could truly unclutter your life?What if you could get rid of all the extra stuff laying around your house that causes you stress every time you look at it? What if you could unclutter your email inbox, getting rid of all those spam and subscription emails you never even look at? And what about your mental and emotional bandwidth - what if you could completely declutter yourself in that way? This episode reveals Rosetta’s approach to uncluttering your life through 4 very specific rituals. If you apply what she has to share, you will be a new woman!

Clutter is a psychological weight on you even if you don’t realize it.

The human brain is meant to work in an orderly fashion - whether that’s in creative ways or more systematic ways - order is needed to keep stress at bay. When you have excess clutter lying around your home or office your mind tends to think about those things subconsciously, then your emotions get in on the act and begin to compile layers of stress that those things are not being tended to. In time, you’ll be a stressed out woman and not know why. Today’s episode gives you some tips for how you can unclutter your life and keep the stress monster away!

Do you have relational clutter that you need to jettison?

Most of us do. It’s the resentment, bitterness, or unforgiveness that we’ve allowed to linger in our hearts, that we are afraid to deal with. But sometimes it’s not those things - it’s the continued interaction with people who are tearing us down rather than building us up. In either case, the end result is that you are emotionally burdened and unable to be your best self. On this episode, Rosetta walks you through some of the reasons you need to declutter your relationships and tells you how you can do it.

Is inbox zero REALLY possible?

If your business or lifestyle requires you to use email to any degree you know the hassle it is to deal with junk mail, unwanted subscriptions, and the clutter of an inbox that is out of control. But you don’t have to stay that way. If you take Rosetta’s advice (shared on this episode) you’ll get control of your inbox in no time and find that this kind of decluttering actually provides you more creative energy and emotional strength to pursue things that really matter.

Did you know you can unclutter your mind as much as you can your home?

Most of us carry around baggage in the form of limiting beliefs or wrong assumptions about life, people, and the world we live in. It’s just a fact of how we are wired. But you can take control of the trash that clutters your mind and intentionally direct your thoughts toward things that are true, right, and good - things that will fuel your life rather than limit it. On this episode, Rosetta walks you through some steps you can take to uncluttter your life by decluttering your mind. It’s amazing what happens when you have your head on straight!

Outline of this great episode

• [0:30] Rosetta’s welcome to this episode - and she’s going solo!
• [2:00] The upcoming Happy Black Woman event - don’t miss it!
• [3:18] Why decluttering your life is important.
• [4:20] Getting rid of things in your home.
• [5:20] How to unclutter in the realm of relationships.
• [7:19] Decluttering of your inbox can set you free!
• [8:38] If you can unclutter your mind (release limiting beliefs), you’ll move forward.
• [10:18] How you can join the next Happy Black Woman event.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

• www.LaunchYourBusinessLIVE.com - get in on the next event.

It’s not often that you get to sit down with someone who’s business is business strategy. But that is EXACTLY what you’re going to get on this episode of The Happy Black Woman Podcast. Rosetta is chatting with a fellow participant in Lisa Sasevich’s Sassy Mastermind, Toni Navy. Toni spent many years in the corporate environment and learned business and successful business strategy at a high level while she was there. But in time she moved out of the corporate environment to help business owners large and small build the kind of strategy for success that really works. Toni has such practical help to give on this episode, so be sure you take the time to listen.

Are you doing the right things that will help you be more profitable?

Business strategy may sound like a complicated thing but it’s really not. Strategy is nothing more than making a plan for how you are going to create your valuable product or service, how you are going to get it in front of those who need it (marketing) and how you are going to follow up on them once they show interest. That requires people, processes, and much more - in fact, Toni has summarized it in her “5 P” process for business success - and she shares all 5 of them and explains how they work to make your business a success, on this episode.

If you have your marketing message down and communicate it effectively, you’ll make sales.

Many entrepreneurs and business owners that Toni Navy works with come to her for help with their business strategy because THEY are unclear on what they are offering and how to present it to their ideal prospects. If you as a business owner don’t know what you’re offering, your customers surely won’t. That’s why you have got to get clear on what you are offering and then figure out how to offer it effectively. Those two pieces are known as brand identity and marketing - and they are things that every successful business owner figures out and leverages to great advantage. You can find out how to start identifying your valuable offering and get it in front of those who need it by listening to Toni’s advice on this episode.

It’s hard to be consistent as an entrepreneur, but you have to figure it out to be successful.

One of the things you see in the habits and practices of every successful entrepreneur is consistency. Consistency with their message and goals. Consistency implementing their business strategy. Consistency doing the seemingly little things that make it all work and bring in the revenue. On this episode of Happy Black Woman, Toni Navy shares how the race to success is won inch at a time, and why you need to build basic, consistent routines into your day that enable you to create the success you’re seeking. Toni is a gold-mine of business insight so be sure you make the time to listen.

If you are going to go for it, go for it in a way that you can maintain your livelihood.

On this episode of the podcast, Rosetta asked her guest, business strategist Toni Navy what one piece of advice she would give to women in the tribe who want to start their own business. Toni said that first of all, every woman needs to make the commitment to start - and IF they are going to start to find a way to do it that will enable them to maintain their livelihood while getting the business rolling. Your family and your own sanity require that you build your business wisely, without unnecessary risks that could derail you down the line. It’s uncommon to get insights from such a professional and effective business strategist, so you really need to listen to this episode.

Outline of this great episode

• [0:30] Rosetta’s introduction of her guest, Toni Navy.
• [1:30] The amazing work Toni does in business strategy.
• [5:56] What made Toni want to leave corporate and become an entrepreneur?
• [8:18] The Toni Navy “5 P” process for success.
• [12:30] Where a new entrepreneur needs to focus at the beginning.
• [16:50] The one thing most entrepreneurs miss that delays profitability.
• [22:22] Tools Toni uses to make her own business successful.
• [26:05] One book that has inspired Toni along the way.
• [28:10] The #1 tip Toni gives to you to take your first steps.
• [30:53] Get Toni’s free guide for Happy Black Woman listeners.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

• www.5PsofBusinessSuccess.com - get your free download.
• https://tniinternational.leadpages.co/tnihome/
• Toni on LinkedIn
• Toni on Facebook
• Toni on Twitter
• Google Drive
• Kajabi
• Infusionsoft
• BOOK: Become A Better You

About Toni Navy

Toni Navy Business Strategy Expert and #1 Best Selling Author. She helps entrepreneurs and leaders run a profitable and high performing business. Her training and mastermind programs focus on what Toni calls "the 5 Ps of Business Success": Your Plan, People, the Promotion and Processes that drive Profitability. Tony has over 20 years of business management, operations, HR and marketing experience in big companies like Apple, HP, CashEdge and small companies. She has used her training programs to mentor over 5,000 entrepreneurs and over 10,000 leaders and professionals throughout her career.

As an award-winning writer, producer, speaker and entrepreneur, it’s clear Lisa Nicole Bell is a woman of many talents. She’s the perfect blend of creativity and business know-how, which has allowed her to build an empire focused on helping people tell better stories. Lisa’s the founder of Inspired Life Media Group and host of the Behind the Brilliance podcast. Throughout this chat with Rosetta, it’s clear Lisa has the self-awareness to truly embrace her choices and is passionate about helping others do the same.

Finding the courage to do something on your own.

For Lisa, becoming an entrepreneur was something that had always been on her mind, but she didn’t quite have the courage to take the plunge. She found the courage out of necessity, after losing her job for insubordination. Lisa discusses what this transition was like and what made her realize that the right time to embrace entrepreneurship was now. She also talks about the role of courage in making this leap and why it’s important to have clarity about what you want your life to look like before starting a business.

Being happy is a choice.

As Lisa discusses her journey, she shares with great honesty some of the steps you can take to create a blissful life. She talks about why being happy is a choice and - most importantly - that nobody is standing in your way but you. Lisa shares 3 things anyone can do to build the life you want, including self-awareness, courage, and a plan that is practical. She delves into each step and helps us understand why each is integral to our success in creating the life we truly want.

No one has to sign off on your choices but you.

Lisa goes on to discuss the power of self-awareness and why it’s essential to your happiness. She talks about why we all need to understand that our journey is unique to us and you have to find a way to embrace it in order to move forward. Lisa shares the value of realizing you don’t need anyone’s permission to be happy, just your own. She talks about being successful on your own terms and why it’s at the core of living a blissful life. Lisa gives insight into why it’s essential that you give yourself permission to be successful on your own terms.

Getting out of your comfort zone every single day.

As they close out their chat, Rosetta and Lisa talk about the daily routine that keeps Lisa focused on her goals. Lisa shares why she makes it a priority to do something outside of her comfort zone every single day. She talks about the value of making this a habit and how it can help to lay the groundwork for achieving your goals. Lisa also shares 2 books that have transformed her mindset in her journey and how they helped her to embrace her happiness rather than relying on what other people think. Lisa Nicole Bell has inspiring insight into what makes her tick, and how she became the success she is today. Her story has lessons that can help us all gain self-awareness and build a blissful life.

Outline of this great episode

• [1:22] Rosetta’s introduction of her guest, Lisa Nicole Bell.
• [2:15] The work that Lisa does and her mission.
• [6:08] Doing things you enjoy.
• [7:32] At what point did you decide to take your talent and skills and become an entrepreneur.
• [10:48] How do you incorporate the things you love into the work that you do?
• [14:48] 3 ways you can get started in building the life you want.
• [23:19] What are some things that you do during the day that keep you on track with your goals?
• [26:04] A book that has transformed Lisa’s life.
• [35:12] How to connect with Lisa.

Resources & Links mentioned in this episode

BOOK: “Self-Reliance and Other Essays”

BOOK: “The Art of Being Unreasonable”

Lisa’s website: http://lisanicolebell.com/

Inspired Life Media Group

Connect with Lisa:

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Instagram

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There are many cross-sections of the sports business environment, but none are probably as bizarre as the true urban legends of the past. Arnie "Tokyo" Rosenthal is a part of that rich history, with his ability to con himself through New York Yankees media relations from 1977 to 1984, as a member of the media. Rosenthal relates his story of getting the ultimate access pass, and seeing some of the legends of baseball up close and personal, while also honing his photography skills. Rosenthal talks about the time he met Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle in 1978, even getting his picture snapped with them, as well as seeing "The Boss" George Steinbrenner in an adjacent luxury suite. Rosenthal was never caught, quitting the con game on his own terms after the 1984 season, but ended up confessing over a decade later to some of the former Yankees brass for a few lasting laughs. Twitter: @TokyoRosenthal

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