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I just have one question for you: Are you ready to take the plunge? Into self-employment, that is! It is finally here! My manuscript, “Taking the Plunge into Self-Employment: How to Successfully Prepare to Leave Your Nine-to-Five For Full-Time Self-Employment and Beyond,” is officially available for pre-order! You can pre-order here: https://a.co/d/9SiP21T
You can also search for the title directly on Amazon.
In Today's Blend, we explore the title's meaning, the inspiration behind the book cover and interior page design, and a special sneak peek excerpt! In this episode, I read the full Introduction.
This book is for anyone willing to bet on themselves! From aspiring entrepreneurs, INTRApreneurs, and good troublemakers to future corporate drop-outs. Tune in! And, secure your copy today.Contact The No Sugar Added Podcast
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In Today’s Blend, we’re getting into the importance of finding your village! The famous phrase “It takes a village!” doesn’t only refer to raising children. Adults, and specifically, adult self-employed people, need a village as well. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Latasia Cox, and she’s a Brand Storyteller, Strategist, and Owner of Framework Marketing Consulting. You can find her on Instagram at @frameworkmarketingconsulting
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Welcome to season 4 of the No Sugar Added Podcast! A year's break can only bring clarity and better knowledge bombs. Nothing has changed. It's still the same raw conversations about what self-employment really looks like.
In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about my new manuscript and the reason I've been MIA for a year. I wrote a book last year! Tune in to learn about "the book I needed when I decided to take the plunge into the uncharted waters of self-employment."
Marketing Workflows For Universities Webinar with Hive here: https://hive-3.wistia.com/medias/15sg4b4axnContact The No Sugar Added Podcast
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about where the hell I’ve been. I'm joined by fellow podcaster and Creative Director at Go Off and Create (GO&C), Cameia Williams. In this episode, we have a raw conversation about the difference between dropping the ball and simply re-prioritizing, and everything in between. There's so much to catch you all up on! Tune in.
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to avoid “shiny object syndrome.” Listen, if you’ve been self-employed for over a year, no scratch that, even just a couple of months, you’ve probably experienced shiny object syndrome. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Marsha "Sasha" Ruffin and she’s a Systems & Automation Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on what "Shiny Object Syndrome" looks like, how it can manifest in your business, and how to stay focused on the Big Picture. You can find her on Instagram at @theworkflowstrategist.
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how to nurture your clients (if you’re service-based) or customers (if you’re product-based) through email marketing. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Dahlia Akhaine and she’s a Certified Digital Marketing Strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on how to leverage email marketing in your business, the best email marketing tools, and how to track & measure the success of email marketing campaigns. You can find her on Instagram at @add.some.zest. Here is the link to sign up for my Free 3-Day Email Course on "How To Launch Your First Email Nurture Campaign"—https://mailchi.mp/itsallthingscontent/3dayemailcourse
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about “Why You Need to Understand Seasonality In Your Business.” This is the biggest lesson I learned this past year. In this episode, I share what seasonality looks like in my service-based business, what I learned from not leveraging seasonality last year, and tools & reporting to use to better understand seasonality in your business. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about why I’ve been on a hiatus and what I’ve learned from this period of my life. The long and short of it is…life has been kicking my ass. In this episode, I share my personal story of triumph and overcoming imposter syndrome. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today’s Blend, the tables have turned! Our host is in the hot seat and being interviewed by the incomparable Cameia Williams—Founder and Creative Director of Go Off and Create—about her self-employment journey. In her interview, she's sharing everything she has learned—strategies, mistakes, setbacks—all of it! Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about how you can make sure to thrive in all seasons of your business, so that you don’t miss a beat! Whether you’re a service-based or a product-based business, you’re bound to experience different seasons. Don’t worry though, we’ll be getting into what all of that means. We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Jasmine Utterback and she is a startup business coach among other things. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on determining seasonality in your business, leveraging seasonality to your advantage, and best practices for thriving year-long. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about perfectionism and what it means to be a perfectionist. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “Done is better than perfect”—well done is better than perfect, because perfect never gets done. Perfectionism may seem like a good trait initially, but it's actually extremely dangerous to both your mental health and sanity. Don't worry though, we're joined by a very special guest. Her name is Ashley Ormon and she is a writer and strategist. In my interview with her, you'll hear her thoughts on the role perfectionism plays in your career, the goal/expectations you set, and your mental health. Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about identifying when it’s appropriate to pivot in your business. In this episode, our podcast host shares her personal story about a major pivot she made in her business/career—she went from being a solopreneur (aka one-person business) only offering her specific expertise to a full-scale, end-to-end digital marketing agency with 3 contractors. So how did she get here? And what sparked this decision and massive pivot? Tune in to find out! Make sure to sign up for our email list. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about knowing when to increase your rates. One of the biggest hurdles you’ll face as someone just starting out in their self-employed journey is figuring out what you need to charge for your products or services. And you know what the next hurdle is? Figuring out when to raise those rates—and yes, it’s inevitable. Don't worry though, we're joined by a very special guest. Her name is Sandy Saintilus and she is an Interior Designer, Photographer, and Owner of SANDY. STUDIOS LLC. In my interview with her, you'll hear her advice on knowing when to increase your rates using workload, market research, and the cost of doing business as leverage. Make sure to sign up for our email list to get an episode recap whenever a new episode drops. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about buying a house while self-employed. There's a unique set of requirements when it comes to buying a house while self-employed, but don't worry though, we’re joined by a very special guest. Her name is Tabitha Hippolyte and she is an Atlanta-based Realtor. In my interview with her, you'll hear her advice on the pre-approval process, working with a Realtor, and best practices for the home-buying process as a self-employed individual. Make sure to sign up for our email list to get an episode recap whenever a new episode drops. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today’s Blend, we’re talking about preparing for tax season, where we’ll be filing taxes for the incredibly unprecedented year known as 2020. From pandemic relief programs to drawing unemployment benefits, tackling taxes this season may be triggering a lot more stress than normally. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! We’re also joined by a very special guest. Her name is Valerie Mondesir, a Virtual CFO for E-commerce and Project-Based Service Providers at InsightFull Financials. In my interview with her, you'll hear her advice on tax basics like filling out the correct form(s) as a self-employed individual, tax breaks/deductibles, and the best income tracking tools. Make sure to sign up for our email list to get an episode recap whenever a new episode drops. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today's Blend, we’re talking about how to vibrate higher daily. Self-employment is all about mastering your mindset. We're learning best practices to vibrating higher daily and digging into how to find that balance and stability we so crave. We're also joined by special guest, Ariane Camille, Founder of Emotional Exchange. In my interview with her, you'll hear her secrets for vibrating higher daily. Ariane shares her thoughts on incorporating high-vibrational activity into your daily routine, working through low-vibrational moments, and tools for vibrating higher daily. Make sure to sign up for our email list to get an episode recap whenever a new episode drops. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today's Blend, we’re talking about the importance of a discovery call and how to master it. We're joined by special guest, Cameia Williams, Brand Stylist and the Founder and Creative Director at Go Off & Create (GO&C), a brand design boutique. In my interview with her, you'll hear her best practices for mastering the discovery call. Cameia shares her thoughts on intake forms/scheduling process, pre-call prep, and discovery call structure. Make sure to sign up for our email list to get an episode recap whenever a new episode drops. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today's Blend, we’re talking about how to overcome the fear of self-promotion. We're joined by a returning podcast guest, Courtenay Graham, she’s a fellow Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur, who’s the Founder of CoCo Made With Love handmade jewelry shop, a fashion & lifestyle blogger, and Photographer. In my interview with her, you'll hear her best practices for overcoming the fear of self-promotion. Courtenay shares her thoughts on pushing past fear and her best practices for dealing with imposter syndrome. Make sure to sign up for our email list to get an episode recap whenever a new episode drops. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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In Today's Blend, we’re talking about zeroing in on how to put intentionality to work. Meaning taking action. This is part 2 of a 2-part episode. In this episode, we'll continue to explore what it means to be intentional in your business decisions. We'll cover how to establish a checklist that you can use when deciding to take on a new project, employee, or client. We also define "clarity of purpose" and the role it plays in leading with intention. Make sure to sign up for our email list to get an episode recap whenever a new episode drops. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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Season 2 is here! In Today's Blend, we’re talking about leading with intention—meaning being intentional in areas of your business and personal life. This is a 2-part episode. In this episode, we’ll be focused on identifying what an "intention" is and we’ll also discuss a framework to gain clarity around your intentions. Make sure to sign up for our email list to get an episode recap whenever a new episode drops. Click "Get Exclusives" in our Instagram bio @nosugaraddedpod
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