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In this thought-provoking episode of Sisternomics, Monique talks to Stephanie Perry, a house sitter and influencer, about the concept of taking an 'adult gap year.'
Stephanie passionately advocates for black women to take at least a year off from work to travel or practice radical self-care, challenging traditional notions of how value is tied to productivity.
F*** productivity!
This episode delves into the benefits of extended breaks, the importance of self-worth outside work, and actionable steps for planning your sabbatical.
Stephanie boldly challenges the historical context of 'black excellence,' and provides listeners with resources and motivation to completely redefine self-worth by embracing a life of ease and leisure.
Here are some highlights with time stamps:
00:00 The Value of Free Time
01:45 Stephanie Perry's Journey to Taking a Sabbatical
06:06 Planning and Budgeting for a Year Off
08:54 The Benefits of Hostels and Budget Travel
10:07 The struggle to disconnect from work
14:04 The Flow to the Finish Coaching Program
22:24 Stephanie flips the script on work.
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In this episode of Sisternomics, host Monique goes into the archives to welcome Arlan Hamilton, the founder of Backstage Capital. Arlan shares her journey from being homeless and sleeping on airport floors to becoming a renowned venture capitalist who has invested in more than 200 companies founded by underrepresented groups, including people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals.
The conversation dives into the persistent challenges faced by Black women in business, the importance of shifting one's money mindset, and the power of tenacity and resilience.
Monique and Arlan discuss the systemic issues within venture capital funding and the steps women entrepreneurs can take to position themselves for success. Additionally, Arlan reflects on her love for Janet Jackson and the significance of purchasing Jackson’s 1956 Chevy pickup truck as a symbol of her remarkable journey.
Here are some highlights from this conversation which originally aired exclusively on LinkedIn in 2022:
00:39 From Homelessness to Venture Capital Success: Arlan Hamilton's Journey
01:42 The Power of a Shifted Money Mindset
06:11 Overcoming Rejection and Fueling Tenacity
07:27 Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs: A Coach's Mission
10:30 Addressing the Venture Capital Gap for Women of Color
12:50 Preparing for Venture Capital: Tips from Arlan Hamilton
14:06 A Personal Triumph: Arlan Hamilton's Janet Jackson Moment
Arlan's book that was referred to in this episode is It's About Damn Time! How to turn being underrepresented into your greatest advantage Arlan's latest book is Your First Million: Why you don't have to born into a legacy of wealth to leave one behind. Visit Arlan's Academy to learn more about her courses.===============
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In this episode of Sisternomics, host Monique Caradine-Kitchens introduces Tracy Green and Nancey Harris, co-founders of Vontelle Eyewear, a luxury eyewear brand celebrated for its cultural diversity and emphasis on fit, fashion, and function.
They candidly share their transition from former careers in finance and sales to entrepreneurship, driven by a personal need for better-fitting glasses.
The co-founders also give valuable lessons on business growth, grant applications, and maintaining a successful partnership. Essential for aspiring entrepreneurs, this episode doubles as a masterclass on building a thriving brand from the ground up.
Here are a few highlights from the conversation:
04:34 How we got into the competitive Eyewear Business
12:07 Marketing and Growth Strategies
21:14 Team Building so We can Lead
25:10 Getting into Major Retailers like America’s Best and Building Relationships
26:40 Strategizing for Growth
27:21 The Importance of Mentorship
32:17 Applying for Grants and Funding
40:18 Future Vision for Vontelle
Shop and try on Vontelle glasses virtually at: www.Vontelle.com
Follow Vontelle on Instagram @VontelleEyeWear
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Know a high school or college grad? In this episode Monique shares 5 basic money habits she wishes somebody would have taught her before she graduated.
These 5 habits, if implemented early and consistently, will lead to a life of wealth and abundance.
**Note from Monique: This is NOT an exhaustive list but it will get you started. If I had to add more I would say connect with a financial advisor as soon as possible (in your 20s) and start working on your retirement plan immediately!
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Hot flashes are one thing but what do we do when brain fog, fatigue and generally feeling “off” start to impact the bottomline?
Sis, we need to talk about it…menopause’s impact on our roles in work and life are a real thing, but it’s not discussed often enough.
Necole Muhammad is a Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She shares some of her own menopause journey and sheds light on the importance of self-care, seeking medical knowledge, and creating supportive workplaces to navigate menopause confidently. Hot flashes are one thing but what do we do when brain fog, fatigue and generally feeling “off” start to impact the bottomline?
01:54 Breaking the Taboo: Why Menopause Remains Under-discussed
02:45 The Symptoms of Menopause
07:46 Empowerment Through Self-Care and Understanding
11:36 Navigating Relationships During Menopause
15:34 Practical Advice for Women and Workplaces
24:12 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Watch Necole Speak on the Emerson Collective stage: https://bit.ly/4aZ1jaC
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Did you have any in-depth money conversations before you said “I do?”
Probably not.
Forty-one percent of divorced Gen Xers attribute the end of their marriage to financial disagreements.
Today Monique is joined by Shavonna Perkins, a certified financial educator and founder of the Bougie Wealth Group. Shavonna shares her journey from poverty to financial empowerment and offers advice for couples on how to manage money together effectively.
Shavonna and Monique discuss the importance of early money conversations in a relationship, discussing financial goals, credit scores, and budgeting strategies.
Also, Shavonna breaks down her recommended structure for couples' finances, including maintaining five accounts for different purposes, and highlights the importance of celebrating financial milestones together.
Grab your Bae and get these nuggets!
04:09 The Crucial Money Conversations every couple should have
06:27 Strategies for Financial Harmony
12:45 The Ideal Financial Setup for Couples
16:19 Overcoming Money Mindsets and Embracing Kingdom Living
21:26 Celebrating Milestones and Encouraging Healthy Money Conversations
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https://theBougieWealthGroup.com
On IG: @theBougieWealthGroup
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It happens to the best of us. We present well. We show up looking fabulous but in the back of our mind is that looming thought: “Am I good enough? Will they like me? Can I actually do this?”
Fear and self-doubt are just two of the things that if left unchecked will steal our joy and our destiny.
Monique and her guest, LaKeisha Stringfellow discuss how women can move through their self-doubt and fear to live on purpose.
00:33 The Four Major Obstacles to Women's Success
02:46 Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt: LaKeisha's Personal and Professional Growth
07:12 The Power of Accountability and Coaching in Transforming Lives
08:26 Journaling as a Tool for Growth and Transformation
09:55 LaKeisha's Seven Day Journal and Its Impact
You can find LaKeisha’s 7-day journal at her website SuccessWithLaKeisha.com or on Amazon. Learn how to work with or become a Certified OverFlow(R) Coach when you click here=================
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Cheryl and Priscilla did not come here to play. You see, most women were never taught the art of negotiating salaries that reflect their worth and expertise…but you gone learn today!
It’s time to break the cycle of undervaluing yourself in the marketplace.Through personal anecdotes, Priscilla and Cheryl share their journeys of negotiating higher salaries and the pivotal role coaching has played in empowering them to realize and demand their worth.
Strategies such as practicing negotiation scripts, understanding the value you bring to the table, and not being confined by initial salary offers are essential steps to closing the wage gap and advancing professionally.
00:37 The Confidence Factor: Unpacking Women's Hesitation
03:22 Beyond Confidence: Belief Systems and Fear
05:08 Personal Journeys: From Fear to Fearlessness
08:01 The Power of Coaching and Mentorship
11:54 Real-World Negotiation Stories: Lessons Learned
15:24 Strategies for Successful Salary Negotiations
18:33 Mastering Virtual Negotiations
19:02 Expanding Negotiation Beyond Salary
19:36 A Real-Life Negotiation Story
21:13 The Power of Negotiating Benefits and Bonuses
22:08 Raising Your Fees as a Full-Time Entrepreneur
22:31 The Importance of Self-Worth in Setting Fees
25:33 The Role of Mindset in Achieving Your Worth
32:48 Reflecting on Life After Corporate America
Connect with Dr. Priscilla Q. Williams, RN on LinkedIn here
Cheryl Grace’s website is powerfulpenny.com After a successful corporate career spanning more than 25 years, hermission is to empower women to confidently live the life they SAY they want to live at work, in love, and at home by coaching them on how to be intentional about the choices they make. Grab her resources:
What to Say When Asking for a Raise (Script) here
How to Shrewdly Negotiate the Salary You Deserve (Webinar) here
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Sarah, a divorced mother of two college-bound teenagers, is overwhelmed by debt and the looming cost of college tuition. She’s also confronting the fact that even though she’s well educated and gainfully employed, she’s still living check to check.
The struggle is real!
Financial expert Lynette Khalfani-Cox, AKA the Money Coach, returns to the show to generously provide step-by-step advice to Sarah and anyone else looking for ways to manage debt, fund college education, and improve financial stability.
Everyone will be able to relate to at least one or more of the topics covered.
05:37 Strategies for Managing Credit Card Debt
13:16 Exploring Solutions for College Funding
14:26 Unveiling the Hidden Costs of College
18:04 Harnessing the Gig Economy and Side Hustles
18:06 Turning Hobbies into Cash Flow
19:21 Navigating Life's Financial Challenges with Bounce Back
20:11 Maximizing Income with Negotiation Strategies
Purchase Lynnette’s new book Bounce Back from the Sisternomics BookShop store: https://bit.ly/48YtiWl
Hear Lynnette’s first Sisternomics episode where she talked about helping her children build wealth by purchasing homes for them. https://bit.ly/43iuEKn
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BONUS EPISODE
If you've been stuck in what feels like a season of constant setbacks, challenges, disappointments and frustrations...
or if it seems like everytime you take a step ahead, you get pushed 5 steps back, I want to let you know, I feel you, I see you and I declare, this is your turn around season.
I declare things are changing for the better right now as we speak and in this 3-minute episode, I'll share 3 quick tips to help you hold fast until the breakthrough shows up!
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Most schools do not teach students about money. What kids learn about it, usually comes from their parents or "the culture" and that's not always good.
Enter TaQuoya Michelle McConnico. She knew early on that she wanted to be more intentional about how her 3 sons learned about money. Now, at ages 7 and under, her boys are investors in major corporations.
Listen as TaQuoya shares her audacious vision to help kids be money literate and potentially millionaires.
Grab 5 copies of her book, The Bull and the Bear, exclusively at Amazon and visit her website at https://muvashipmarketing.com
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6 weeks ago, Monique decided to take on a challenge that would push her to her limits physically and mentally. This episode highlights some of the details of that challenge. Plus, Monique shares her 10 biggest takeaways and lessons learned.
Lesson 1: Always be training
Lesson 2: Track your data
Lesson 3: Preparation is the currency of success
Lesson 4: To finish your race you gotta find your rhythm.
Lesson 5: Endurance!
Get the other 5 lessons in this quick episode. Spoiler alert: Lesson #10 is so good.
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I never imagined my business was "investable," until this happened in 2022. Your business could be next to receive $10,000 if you have the courage to take the steps I'll explain in this quick episode. There's no catch. It's not a scheme. It's an investment in your business. FINALLY!
Listen to this episode and take action.
Get more details at: https://BossImpactFund.com
You're worthy! You're welcome!
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In this episode of Sisternomics, we're thrilled to have an inspiring millennial voice in the marketplace - Kevina Bland, also known as KB. Kevina grew up in Savannah GA and vividly remembers a time when her family was evicted from their home and all their belongings were put out on the street. They were constantly “robbing Peter to pay Paul.”
These days, KB works in the oil industry in Kazakhstan and is much more financially stable. She’s the founder of Broke2Rich, a lifestyle brand she’s building that helps millennials get the right mindset so they can create a rich life on every level.
KB shares a bunch of great takeaways, including these:
Her Broke2Rich journey
Common challenges that millennials face when it comes to money and building wealth.
The 7 principles of Broke2Rich
How women can leverage their careers to inspire and guide the younger generation, opening doors for more opportunities and breaking stereotypes.
Connect with KB:
Instagram: @broke2richlifestyle
https://www.b2rlifestyle.com/https://www.b2rlifestyle.com/pages/broke2rich-with-kb-podcast
https://www.b2rlifestyle.com/pages/b2r-mindset-workbook
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Want your business to be profitable day one?
Listen to this chat with Susanne Mariga, a CPA and Fractional CFO specializing in high-net-worth strategies for 7 and 8-figure entrepreneurs. Susanne is also the author of "Profit First For Minority Business Enterprises" and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs maximize revenue, grow their businesses, and save through sound tax strategies.Susanne shares a bunch of great takeaways, including these:
How to manage business finances using the Profit First strategy (4:23).
The psychology of pricing (17:00)
What 7- and 8-figure businesses do to save on taxes without increasing expenses
A great way to think about your pricing as an entrepreneur and how to make sure you’re not pricing your products and services too low. (18:37)
What does winning look like for you as an entrepreneur?
Connect with Susanne:
www.profitmap.co
https://susannemariga.com/book/
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A blueprint is going to be needed this year, Sis. You are literally going to have to draw up detailed plans to do everything you've set out to do in 2024.
Architects use blueprints all the time. They can't build anything without one because blueprints provide clear details about how to create their desired outcome.
So what are you building this year? What will you achieve? What will your outcomes be? Do you have your blueprint for success this year--in your life, relationships, your business, financial and wealth goals?
In this episode, we'll explore why visionaries are going to need a blueprint, the benefits of having one and how you can get the support you need to create one for 2024.
Monique is hosting the DreamSpace Mastermind on Friday, January 19, 2023!
Apply here for the DreamSpace Mastermind. Connect with Monique on IG. Join the Sisternomics Private FB community here. Share/Rate/Review this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever they let you do so. It helps Sisternomics grow. Thank you for listening!Sisternomics is produced by OverFlow(R) Enterprises, a black, woman-owned coaching and content creation company.
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Success shouldn't require you to compromise your integrity or your soul. So consider this episode an invitation for you to define success on your terms rather than basing it on what everyone else is doing.
Monique shares her top 10 tips to help you make this year massively successful and they do NOT require you to hustle or grind if you don't want to.
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With everybody and their mama out here talking about generational wealth, you would think the days of starting GoFundMe campaigns to cover burial expenses were over.
They are not.
There are still 106 million adults who either do not have life insurance or are underinsured. So let me ask you, is your insurance policy up to date? Does it properly cover all the “things?” If not, you’re not only putting your family at great risk for having to take on your final expenses, you are also putting their future at risk.
So how do you position yourself to create generational wealth? One way is through life insurance and my guest today breaks down the importance of this very un-sexy topic in a way that’s easy to understand.
With over 30 years of experience at the Prudential Insurance Company of America, ShirleyAnn M. Robertson is a seasoned Financial Professional and Co-founder of Robertson and Robertson Financial Services. She's all about crafting personalized strategies for family protection, retirement, financial planning, education savings, and small businesses.
ShirleyAnn is passionate about helping you achieve financial success and firmly believes in the power of a solid life insurance plan!
Listen as ShirleyAnn shares these Key Takeaways:
How a life-threatening accident taught her the importance of long-term care insurance
Why having a relationship with a financial professional is one of the smartest things you can do.
How to take control of your finances and build a solid financial foundation.
Why whole life insurance should be a part of your Sisternomics strategy.
She also debunks common myths about life insurance.
Connect with ShirleyAnn:
https://www.prudential.com/advisor/shirleyann-robertson
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Dee Bowden is known as the Collect the Cash expert. After collecting $6Million dollars in 60 days while working for a small IT company, she recognized that many 1-person businesses lose substantial revenue because they don’t have a process for dealing with slow paying clients or outstanding invoices.
Can you relate? If so, Dee is here, breaking her simple process down, so you can collect your cash with ease and grace, without feeling slimy.
Dee’s revenue recovery strategies have been featured in Forbes, Yahoo Finance, VIP Global, and Black Enterprise and Thrive Global Magazines.
Listen as Dee shares these Key Takeaways:
Exactly what she did when an IT company tasked her with collecting $8 million in outstanding invoices.
3 steps you can take to collect the cash as a business owner
The importance of a complete sales process
How to set up your own tracking system & and avoid invoicing mistakes
Dee's approach to empowering business owners to take control of their accounts receivable through coaching and teaching.
How she built the Collect the Cash brand.
Connect with Dee:
https://collectthecash.biz/book/
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In this episode, we’ll dive into the pressing issue of the skyrocketing cost of college education in the US with Kamilah J. Perkins.
Kamilah is an Education & Youth Development Consultant specializing in Preparing Youth for Purpose. For the past 20 years Kamilah has been devoted to Education, College Prep and Youth Development work. She says we should start preparing kids to succeed in college and saving for tuition as early as birth!Kamilah, is a Chicago native and currently lives in North Carolina with her husband and son.
Listen as Kamilah shares these Key Takeaways:
How to prepare kids for college and pay for it without breaking the bank.
Identifying and nurturing students' innate talents for academic success.
Ideas for creative ways to pay for college.
How to knock off nearly 2 years worth of college costs.
Kamilah’s Sisternomics strategy.
Connect with Kamilah:Kamilahjperkins.com
Prepare4Purpose.com
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