Transcending Identity

Join me on this episode as I speak with my amazing guest, Christina Lynch, CEO of Trydent Consulting, a black women-led business creating a strong impression within management accounting and program management.

Christina has served over 200 businesses in a wide range of industries including information technology, public relations, high-tech start-up, media broadcasting, construction, beauty, and insurance. Her passion is assisting and elevating small businesses through her expertise in accounting, human resources, and program management.

She is also a business consultant with the Small Business Development Center at FAMU, winning Regional Consultant of the Year in 2021, the Business Empowerment Director for the Capital City Chamber of Commerce, founding co-coordinator of Herbalists Without Borders of the Big Bend, President of the Board of Red Hills Small Farm Alliance and a board member of Florida State University’s Accounting Department, American Herbalists Guild, and Florida School of Holistic Living.

During our time together, Christina shares:

• How her love for numbers and initial career in accounting evolved into a passion for consulting small businesses.
• The importance of financial literacy and comprehensive business planning.
• Her integration of holistic living into her business approach - balancing financial strategy with a heart-centered approach to client relationships.
• Challenges facing small businesses and key strategies to overcome these challenges.
• The essential role of self-care and it's correlation to business success.
• Details about her nonprofit, Black Herbalist Alliance, providing herbal education and financial resources to BIPOC healers and herbalists.

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Join me on this episode as I speak with my amazing guest, Adaira Landry, mother of three, award-winning mentor, Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, contributor at Forbes magazine and co-author of the book MicroSkills: Small Actions, Big Impact. 

During our time together, Dr. Adaira shares:

• How she transformed early setbacks at UC Berkeley to building a prolific writing career.
• Tips on how to leverage personal experiences to find your unique voice.
• Her step-by-step process for tackling large writing projects, collaborating effectively, and aligning personal stories with the goals of editors and target audiences.
• Proven strategies for pitching to high-profile publications like Forbes and structuring titles that editors love.
• How to set healthy boundaries, and balance professional writing with work-life demands.
• The importance of strategic pitching and focusing on high-impact projects for rapid career growth.
• The importance of Black women authors and their significance in the professional development space.

Join me on this episode as I connect with my amazing and inspiring guest, Matthew Eriksen, Creative Director and founder of Good Brand Partners (GBP) where he helps independent business owners and budding entrepreneurs build clear, confident, and cohesive brands they are truly proud of.

Prior to opening GBP, Matthew worked across agencies, in-house, and freelance as a designer turned commercial producer turned corporate sales guru for live entertainment. He has produced photo/video campaigns for brands like Airbnb, Pottery Barn, Fila Hong Kong, Alex & Ani—featuring prominent talents like Meghan Markle, Chris Evans, Taylor Swift, and The Kennedys.

During our time together, Matthew shares:

• How he transitioned from acting and advertising to creating a successful branding business
• His courageous journey of coming out and living in his truth
• The importance of integrating personal authenticity with business strategy
• Overcoming societal pressures and entrepreneurial burnout
• Nurturing authentic connections and relationships on and offline

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My amazing guest for this episode is Sahara Rose De Vore.

Sahara went from a broke college student to traveling to 84 countries solo to becoming the CEO of her travel businesses.

She now serves as a Wellness Travel Coach and the Founder of The Travel Coach Network, the world's first and only ICF accredited certification program for travel coaches as well as a global community of travel coaches.

She is a published author, global speaker, TEDx speaker, and has been in over 170+ media outlets for her travel and business expertise including Forbes, Travel Weekly, Conde Nast Traveler, and CNN Travel. 

Sahara was also named one of 2023’s Most Influential Women in Travel by TravelPulse.

During our time together Sahara shares:

• How she transformed her passion for travel into a thriving business
• The transformative power of travel coaching and its connection to health & wellness
• Advice on overcoming common entrepreneurial challenges including imposter syndrome and external criticism
• Practical tips for staying focused and consistent in building a business
• Importance of media presence in establishing and growing your brand
• How travel coaching differs from traditional travel planning
• More about her Travel Coaching Network programs and offerings

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Today my amazing guest is Shanenn Bryant, a certified relationship coach, podcast host, and dynamic speaker. Shanenn specializes in helping individuals overcome jealousy and transform from fearful and anxious to calm and confident in their relationships.

As the founder of Top Self, LLC, Shanenn provides a platform for serving others through coaching, online courses, and a nurturing community space.

On her podcast, “Top Self Podcast,” Shanenn engages in candid conversations addressing topics such as insecurity, jealousy, and self-belief.

During our time together, Shanenn shares:

• Her personal journey dealing with jealousy to becoming a relationship coach, helping others overcome jealousy and insecurity
• The importance of vulnerability in healing and building self-worth
• Practical steps and strategies for managing jealousy and insecurity, including the "self-regulation recipe," a personalized approach to handling intense emotions
• The significance of seeking support and forging connections with others who understand what you're going through 
• How self-belief is the foundation for change and insights on how to cultivate it 

I hope this episode supports you in creating loving and supportive relationships. 

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