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36: Zara Green on Relationships, Personal Growth and Life in the Grown Zone Aug 22, 2016

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Author and personal development coach Zara Green didn't realize until she was in her mid 20s that every person who influences you, whether positively or negatively, is influencing you for a purpose. She came to this realization when she accepted that the difficult relationship she had with her mother when growing up was because of their disparate personalities and not because of something that she personally did wrong. This truce with her mom helped Zara become much more accepting of herself.

Today, as co-founder of the relationship education company The Grown Zone, Zara teaches women, especially, that they dare not shrink in the face of a man (or anyone!) who tells them who or what they are supposed to be. On this episode, Zara tells us how to close our personal growth gap, how to make our next decision better and why our relationships should be based on H.E.R.

On this episode you'll learn…

Realizing that everybody is not going to like you.Be honest with yourself about what your relationship is with a person.How to be who you're meant to be.The power of permission.We all have good, bad and ugly.Why mistake is a myth, and failure is fiction.How to not beat yourself up about past decisions.Why happiness, wealth and fulfillment is an inside job.How your nature can trip you up.What it means to be "out of control."Why you have to stop believing the lies that hold you back!

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35: Feel Good Friday: Just Do It! Aug 19, 2016

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I've interviewed 30+ women for the Support is Sexy podcast -- entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives visionaries -- and I am moved by them all, inspired by them all, in love with them all, with their gifts and with their willingness to share.

I always leave each conversation with some nugget of wisdom that I can use, and I often go back and listen to episodes again and again just to feed myself that positivity.

So, today, on what I'm calling "Feel Good Friday," I'm offering you a few servings of positivity from some of our previous beautiful and badass women who have appeared on the show and who, in each episode of the podcast, leave us with a parting piece of advice. Take some time to digest this, and savor it into your weekend and beyond.

Featured on this episode of #FeelGoodFriday...

Sian Morson, Founder of Kollective Mobile.

Patricia Moreno, creator of the Intensati workout.

Nicole Aguierre, CEO of Worn Creative agency.

Tanya Alvarez, Founder and CEO of Owners Up.

Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Founder of Package Your Genius.

Teju Owoye, Founder and CEO of Sulte Group.

Ouidad, Founder of Ouidad global haircare brand.

Moshay Laren, Real estate agent and Investor, Partner of Kimber Group Investments

Denene Millner, New York Times Best Selling Author and owner Denene Millner Children's Books.

Karen Taylor Bass – Marketing and Publicity Strategist.

Dee Poku, Founder of WIE Network and The Other Festival.

Kaira Akita, Actress, artist, creative.

Mitzi Miller, Television executive, Head of Development at Rainforest Entertainment.

Jessica Perdomo, Creator of JJ Gray Shoes.

Fila Antwine, Relationship and Life coach.

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34: Celebrate the Small Wins Aug 18, 2016

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As women, and as entrepreneurs, it's easy for us to get caught up in what's not working. Is it just me, or do you do that, too? If so, know that you are not alone. When you're an ambitious, results-driven person (as most of us are!) who wants to check things off your must-do list, it can be frustrating to think that you're not making a dent in whatever is standing between you and your dream in that moment.

I've been there, and that sort of negative thinking is a slippery slope. It's time for a mind shift!

What I make sure I do in those moments is to remember to pause, take a deep breath, and celebrate the small wins. In this episode (recorded at 3:33 in the morning, so...be gentle) I speak about the power of us intentionally celebrating ourselves and how small wins actually lead to major progress.

Have a listen, take on the celebrate-the-small-wins challenge that I mention, and remember, you got this!

On this episode you'll learn...

The importance of celebrating the small wins!Why small wins lead to major progress.Why you have choice when it comes to focusing on what's "wrong."How you can shift your mindset to remember what's working right now.Gratitude makes a world of difference.What are you celebrating about yourself today?

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33: Celebrity Makeup Artist Camara Aunique Helps on Mastering the Gorgeous Grind Aug 17, 2016

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When Camara Aunique Helps first met superstar stylist June Ambrose, she was working at the makeup counter at Lord & Taylor, and June—the creator of unforgettable looks for some of the biggest names in entertainment--was just passing through. But Camara had something she needed the legendary stylist to know, and that something was that she would do a skeptical-but-kind June's makeup one day.

That someday is today.

As we conduct our podcast interview, Camara -- now an in-demand celebrity makeup artist for stars like Chloe and Halle and Andra Day -- fields text messages from June (whose makeup she did, indeed, do and does, seven years after that encounter at Lord & Taylor) and from a list of other celebrity clients.

Hear Camara talk about her journey from makeup counter to making celebrities beautiful for red carpets, TV appearances, films and more, and how she made many sacrifices to keep her promise not only to June, but also to herself.

On this episode you'll learn…

The truth about the not-so-glamorous side of the makeup business.What it takes to break into the business.How to build your clientele.How far humility gets you.The importance of taking the time to learn how to be a better artist.What you need to know about working with celebrity clients.The importance of staying connected and staying ready.Surviving the slow season.How to handle slow seasons and manage your money.Why being an assistant and consistent learning makes you a leader in your industry.

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32: Fitness Expert Holly Del Rosso on Resilience, Eating Right and Finding Your True Purpose Aug 16, 2016

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Fitness expert and celebrity trainer Holly Del Rosso learned a lesson in resilience very early in her childhood, when her mom left their family when Holly was 12 years old, and she and her brother went to live with her Italian great aunt, who showed her what it was to "take the reigns" and work hard.

Since then, Holly has tapped into that resilience again and again as she fought to build a business and career that married her love of fitness, her activism, and her desire to change lives. On this episode, Holly openly shares her winding road filled with moments of disappointment, failures and bad waitressing, and how this all led her to creating a life where she is finally able to truly follow her dream.

As an expert who has appeared Dr. Oz, in Shape and SELF, Holly shares her morning routine, how to be healthy on your own terms, and how you can help her spread a little girl power to young women in South Central and East Los Angeles.

On this episode you'll learn…

The importance of having someone in your corner who tells you to get back out there and fight.When you do what you love to do, people notice.How to build your client list and show people your passion.What people misunderstand about the fitness industry.Why going above and beyond is a key to success.What working out does for women entrepreneurs.3 top tips for getting fit and eating healthy in a way that makes sense for you and your lifestyle.How a devastating moment in your life may be the best blessing for you.How business coaches and mentors should be a part of your team.

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31: Principal April McKoy Robinson on Building a School that Truly Edifies and Educates Its Students Aug 15, 2016

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April McKoy Robinson's success story as principal and founder of the award-winning UA Gateway School of Technology high school in New York City is an unlikely one. As an immigrant from Jamaica, April's time in school once she came to America heavily influenced her. While she flourished due to attentive and brutally honest teachers in elementary school, she struggled at Bronx Science -- her high-achieving high school. Not because she wasn't bright, but because of a system that largely ignored the brilliance of her and the other children of color attending. April graduated and went on the college at Hampton University and grad school at NYU in spite of this. And today, she dedicates her life to leveling the playing field for her students, preparing them in meaningful ways for life and their futures, and recognizing the brilliant light in each of them.

Hear why April passionately believes that a child's demography should not dictate your destiny, the best thing about teaching and the must-read books that she recommends for every educator.

On this episode you'll learn…

3 Tips for successfully opening and running a schoolStereotype Threat and how it affects studentsThe dangers of adultifying young peopleThe importance of modelingThe power of having a growth mindsetTaking a chance on yourself, even if you're not certain that you can do itThe thing about difficult conversationsWhy educators need to be uncomfortableWhy it's ok – and even empowering – to cry at workWhy you must approach everything with radical sincerity

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30: The Importance of Breathing Space for You and Your Business Aug 12, 2016

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I almost didn't make it. It's an annual trip my girls – my best friends from my college days at Hampton University – and I take to Martha's Vineyard each August for the past 3 years. But this summer, I was going to skip it.

Why? Because I didn't have the space for it. Or so I thought.

I convinced myself just a week out from the trip that I needed to sit this year out and stay cramped up in my 2-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn working, hard, on my podcast, on my business, on everything else that I am creating. I saw this as the sacrifice I needed to make to "make things work." How could I allow myself to take a trip now with so much on the line? Doing so would mean I'm not serious about this work. Right?

Thank God, that those same best friends weren't having it. They respectfully supported my decision, but each in their own way nudged me to make a different choice. And that choice, as you will hear in this episode has done more for me and my business than I ever could have imagined. All because I gave myself some much needed space.

On this episode you'll learn the importance of giving yourself the space to…

Be you and exploreBe around people who lift you upBe with people who allow YOU space to do what you need to doBreak shitTo ask questionTo not know the answers and to LIVE the questionTo see just how far your business will take you and see it in action

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29: Perfecting Your Pitch with The Hudson Kitchen Founder Djenaba Johnson-Jones Aug 11, 2016

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At 40, as a mom and a longtime executive in digital publishing, Djenaba Johnson-Jones became very interested in fitness, going especially hard with lifting weights and "working out with the guys." This new passion led her to get her fitness certification and sparked the idea for a fitness concierge business; but when she wanted to look into preparing food for her clients, she discovered something: an opportunity.

Today, Djenaba spends her time working on her concept for her new business, The Hudson Kitchen, which is a commercial kitchen space in New Jersey that provides services for food entrepreneurs, including workshops, storage space, networking opportunities and kitchen rental. We caught up with Djenaba as she's in the process of settling into her new space and talked to her about perfecting your business pitch and moving one step closer to your dream each and every day.

On this episode you'll learn:

How to perfect your business pitch -- what to do and what to avoid.Why working out helps you handle stress.The importance of putting your goals and how you'll get there on paper.First steps to start your food business.How to market your food business.Why you need a rock-solid team.The best ways to push your self to network.

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28: From Radio to Real Estate with Moshay Laren Aug 10, 2016

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Moshay Laren's start in radio was no fantasy. In fact, before her first time on the mic, she had to run to the bathroom she was so sick with nervousness. But what she didn't do was back down from the challenge--and she never has. After her 18 years in the business came to an abrupt end, Moshay is now passionate about building her real estate empire along and educating people of color about opportunities they may never have considered. More than that, she has tapped into her "why," and is aligning herself with passion, purpose and being truly fulfilled. Moshay talks to us about getting clear on your mission, jumping into the deep end, and what you need to know about the real estate market.

On this episode, you'll learn:

How to be effective without being confrontational.How to battle the bitch label with grace.The importance of surrounding yourself with women who are a few steps ahead of you.Be ready (even before you're ready) to go for it when the opportunity shows up in front of you.Why you have to stop putting so much energy into your fears.How to let go of perfection.The importance of partnerships, especially in real estate.How your passion can evolve over time.Determining what platform fits your mission.Remembering your WHY.

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27: Dee Poku on Creating Empowering Events That Connect Women Aug 09, 2016

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A trip to Cuba changed everything for former film marketing executive Dee Poku. While on holiday during a busy, chaotic time for her industry, Dee realized it was time for her to make a transition and strike out on her own, even though she didn't know exactly what that would look like. Eventually, after being invited to an exclusive event with a room full of powerful women who came together to network, share information and build new relationships, Dee realized she wanted to create a way for all women to have access to such a room. The result? WIE (Women, Inspiration, Enterprise) Network, co-founded in 2010, which hosts symposiums to support ambitious career women, and that has attracted high-caliber speakers, such as Arianna Huffington, Diane Von Furstenberg and Rosario Dawson.

In 2015, after attending a one too many male-heavy music festivals, Dee was struck with another idea and a way to reach a new set of women emerging in the professional space. In order to serve millennials, who are launching their own businesses and embracing entrepreneurship, she created a women-driven music event -- The Other Festival, which held its inaugural event in summer 2016 -- featuring women artists, vendors, makers and more.

In this episode, Dee talks about the evolution of her vision to empower women, how to host a powerful event no matter what scale, what you need to know about African women, and the beauty of being The Other.

On this episode, you'll learn:

The benefits of a gap year.When it comes to your passion you don't have to have it all figured out.The power of content and of cultural leaders to influence when partnered with content.Opportunities come when you're open.What it really takes to be successful.The importance of friends who love you through the highs and the lows without judgement.You'd be surprised who will say yes if you ask in the right way.

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