Emily Raiber – Media Expert & Entrepreneur on Using Social Media to Enhance Your Business

September 16, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

Emily Raiber, Founder & CEO of Emily Raiber Media, is an award-winning media professional with over a decade of experience producing television programming and content in both news and entertainment. She has worked with NBC, CNN, and FOX. As an experienced television professional, she has produced national, cable, live, local, and broadcast network programs.

She decided to hang her hat in the entrepreneurial arena and use her genius to help entrepreneurs expand their brand using the power of social media.

On today’s show, Emily shares that even though she worked for some of the most powerful networks in New York, she knew entrepreneurship was in her future. She also talks about how she harnessed the power of Instagram early on, her thoughts on the TikTok app, tips on how to get more attention on Instagram, advice for pricing your services, the importance of finding your team and so much more.

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If you are doing a little bit on all of those channels and really not succeeding in any of them, you need to scale back and concentrate in one that will give you results.” – Emily Raiber

Show Notes:

How to use social media to ENHANCE your business
Her best advice on where to FOCUS your energy when it comes to social media – PRICELESS!
Her thoughts on WHY it’s Essential to price your products and services well
The BEST social media platform to use for your business
Her 4 TOP TIPS to attract attention and gain followers on Instagram
How and why HASHTAGS are key
Her advice on what to do when you feel like giving up – PURE GOLD!
The challenges working mothers are facing trying to run a business while NAVIGATING online school for kids
The SILVER Lining she has discovered in 2020

A lot of things will come up and you have to move on from them very quickly and bounce back.” – Emily Raiber

Connect with Emily Raiber:

Instagram | Emily Raiber Media

You have to find your joy and you have to be present for your family.” – Emily Raiber

Bethany McDaniel – Launching a Business With Just $250 – CEO & Founder of Primally Pure

September 9, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

After struggling with acne and skin sensitivity as a teenager, my guest Bethany McDaniel, CEO & Founder of Primally Pure decided to dive deep into the power of real food & natural ingredients. In her deep research and self-education process, she uncovered the knowledge that there were a lot of toxic ingredients found in deodorant which led her on a journey to make her own. She found something that worked for her but unfortunately, her hubby wasn’t too excited to try it so she had to get busy and find another way to win him over. This is when Primally Pure, was born.

On this episode, Bethany talks about how she started her business with only $250, as well as her deodorant tube disaster of 2017 – which was a good reminder of the ebb & flow of entrepreneurial life. Bethany also talks about her best action steps, how contacting influencers helped her grow her business, and much more.

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I’m a firm believer that you can do so much with very little.” – Bethany McDaniel

Show Notes:

How her early days as a staff WRITER got her thinking about owning her own biz
WHY she chose Deodorant as her first product (Her hubby wasn’t too excited)
How a $250 purchase got the ball ROLLING to a multi-million dollar company
The #1 ingredient to her early success (I love the SIMPLICITY of this)
How her LEADERSHIP has changed from the early days
The 2017 Deodorant Tube DISASTER that taught her an important life lesson
The Business ADVICE she hears that she absolutely does not agree with

Knowing what it is to be an entrepreneur, there are always going to be struggles and things rarely go as planned.” – Bethany McDaniel

Connect with Bethany McDaniel:

Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Primally Pure

It’s like this puzzle that you constantly have to tweak and figure it out all the time.” – Bethany McDaniel

LaDawn Townsend – Strategic Advisor & CEO of The VOS Group

September 2, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

My guest today, LaDawn Townsend, understands entrepreneurial disappointment. She was turned down 35 times for a business loan before starting her business, The VOS Group.

In other words, LaDawn knows how to handle a “no” – which is one of the reasons why she created The VOS Group, a company that helps business owners increase their revenue and streamline processes to create a stable foundation that deepens the customer base.

LaDawn is trained in Six Sigma Green Belt process improvement and Technology Project Management, delivering quantifiable results for her clients. Her “career” started early on when she was growing up working alongside her family in their business.

On today’s podcast, LaDawn shares how she survived after getting so many no’s, the reason she kept her corporate job while growing her business, how she earned the trust of business owners, all the ups and downs of her trajectory and the challenges of being a black woman in business. She also talks about the importance of your company’s annual numbers and how you should work under a positive vibration.

We also explore her thoughts on the Black Lives Matter movement and her ideas on how to approach race, diversity, and opportunities for minorities in our communities.

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You are missing an element when you don’t have diversity.” – LaDawn Townsend

Show Notes:

HOW she moved beyond 35 NO’s when asking for a business loan
How her “Trust Google” strategy helped figure out the next steps in her career
WHY she kept her corporate job while growing her business
The QUESTION people avoid that’s key to growth
Simple back-to-basics Tips on Growing your Side Hustle while working a F.T. Corporate job
How and when she knew it was time to leave her Corporate Job behind and “go for it” in her business
The difference between the busy work and the productive work in your business
How to earn the trust of business owners
Her thoughts on approaching racial bias, opportunities for minorities & how she’s processing this time in the world

Sometimes when we stay too long in one position, we need to be pushed into our purpose.” – LaDawn Townsend

Connect with LaDawn Townsend:

Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | LaDawn Townsend

Everyone has a relationship with money.” – LaDawn Townsend

Marilyn O’Toole – Demystifying The College Application Process

July 22, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to have Marilyn O’Toole, CEP (Certified Educational Planner) & Founder of The College Consortium, as my guest on today’s show.

Marilyn is an Independent Educational Consultant and College Counselor. Marilyn has been a Site Coordinator for Johns Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth since 2005 and has been the keynote speaker at Johns Hopkins University CTY “Pathways to College” programs at UC Berkeley, UCLA, Pomona College, University of San Francisco, and University of San Diego.

In other words, she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to preparing high school students for college.

On today’s episode, Marilyn demystifies the confusing college process and shares a ton of free resources with us. Marilyn and I also talk about the changes and challenges that high school students will experience while applying for colleges during the pandemic, the importance of a powerful essay, the factors that colleges consider impressive in an application during this time, and much more.

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

If you really love the school, be able to express that on and in your essay.” – Marilyn O’Toole

Show Notes:

A fresh new look at the college application process for students in 2021 & beyond
The silver lining that has taken place for students during the Pandemic
Critical questions parents need answers to before dropping their kids on campus this fall
What colleges will be focused on NOW when reviewing applications
A plethora of FREE Resources to help students to do virtual tours and apply to colleges
How to use the quarantine period to your advantage as a college-bound senior
Why SAT and ACT scores are no longer required for many colleges & what Marilyn thinks about this
Insights on how the Pandemic has changed the learning “experience” for students
The near future for Community Colleges – great food for thought here…
A personal story Marilyn shares about her own experience being a parent of a child headed to college

One of the problems that community colleges are going to experience is the quantity of people enrolling and the limited budget that we have regionally on state, local or in the city.” – Marilyn O’Toole

Connect with Marilyn O’Toole:

Facebook | LinkedIn | The College Consortium

I always suggest to students – do your research.” – Marilyn O’Toole

Bibi Goldstein – CEO and Founder of Buying Time, Virtual Assistant Services for Your Business

June 17, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

My guest today, Bibi Goldstein, started her business 13 years ago to do personal errands for time-starved families. Her initial vision was walking your dog, picking up dry-cleaning and other tasks that busy families never seem to get to. Fast forward 13 years, Buying Time LLC has grown and morphed into something much bigger and her ideal clients today are entrepreneurs.

She quickly discovered there was a high demand for virtual support among small business owners so she jumped on board.

On today’s show, Bibi tells us all about how staying open to changes brought great success in her business. She also shares tips to maximize your cash flow, how to best engage with your support system, and much more.

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We want it to be some place where people want to work. It is not just about the hourly amount that they’re making.” – Bibi Goldstein

Show Notes:

The One ACTION Step she took that catapulted her business to another level – this will surprise you
Why “shedding some weight” in her business was a tough but smart move
How the BEST decision she made for her business was also the HARDEST
The importance of STAYING OPEN to changes in your business
Why you must make friends with your NUMBERS
WHAT keeps her motivated as an entrepreneur after 13 years in business
The interesting change she sees coming out of the pandemic in her industry
The advice she hears in the start-up arena that makes her stomach turn

A virtual assistant can do anything that an in person assistant can do, except get you coffee.” – Bibi Goldstein

Connect with Bibi Goldstein:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Buying Time

When you hire Buying Time you are hiring eight people with eight different skill sets.” – Bibi Goldstein

Natalie Mackey – From Finance to Beauty as the CEO & Co-Founder of Winky Lux

April 15, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

I’m delighted to share Natalie Mackey, CEO & Co-founder of Winky Lux, Luxury and Cruelty-Free Cosmetics, with you.

Natalie started out in finance, however, when she looked around and couldn’t find anyone she aspired to be like, she knew it was time to pick a new path. She ended up initially in the beauty industry as a consultant and that experience catapulted her into co-founding Winky Lux Cosmetics with a long-time friend.

In just 5 years, Winky Lux has become a successful brand partnering with top retailers we all know including Nordstrom, Ulta, Macy’s, Bloomingdales and most recently, Target. Winky Lux has a physical store in New York City and more coming soon. Within the first 18 months, the company generated $4 million in sales as a bootstrapped company.

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

You’re never quite sure until you get it into the hands of the customer.” – Natalie Mackey

Show Notes:

How and why she transitioned from Finance to Beauty
Why how you start is never where you end up – don’t be afraid to course-correct from your original idea
The Story of HOW she SOLD OUT the entire product line during her first visit to Beauty Con
WHY every business should go through a “Stress-Test” in the early days – it makes the brand stronger
The SECRETS to Winky Lux’s current success
She reveals her “secret sauce” and the smartest decision she made when choosing a manufacturer – this was pure GOLD
The surprising advice she disagrees with in the startup arena

The best move that I’ve made is to hire great people.” – Natalie Mackey

Connect with Natalie Mackey:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Winky Lux

You don’t have to know everything.” – Natalie Mackey

Tovah Haim – How Her Childbirth Experience Led to Birthing Bodily

March 18, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

I’m thrilled to have Tovah Haim, CEO & Founder of Bodily, as my guest on today’s show.

Instead of getting mad, she got busy solving a problem she experienced after giving birth to her first child. She decided to launch Bodily – a website full of important and informative content, stocked with reliable products that support a modern approach to birth recovery and breastfeeding for women.

On today’s show, Tovah talks about the first steps she took to building her business, her best tips for getting through the hardest days as a woman entrepreneur, her experience raising funds for her business, and much more.

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

There were just a succession of things that happened to me that I had no idea would happen.” – Tovah Haim

Show Notes:

The FIRST step she took BEFORE she decided to move forward – GREAT tip
The interesting thing that happened when she approached male investors about a product for women
Why it’s vital to focus on your CORE product first
How she reacted to a comment that a male investor made to her about blending motherhood & business
Tovah’s BEST TIPS for moving through the hardest days as an entrepreneur
How she delicately holds people accountable for their gender bias
The exciting new life event that is happening for Tovah

Ultimately what we want to do is shine a lot on every one of those dark corners of female physiology so that we don’t have to be ashamed of what is just a normal part of the health and aging process of our bodies.” – Tovah Haim

Connect with Tovah Haim:

Facebook | Instagram | Bodily

I wanted to create a business that really fundamentally changes this experience for women.” – Tovah Haim

Mary Winners – Protecting Your Aging Loved Ones During the Coronavirus

March 16, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

This is a special episode of ‘She’s Got Moxie’ chock full of tips, tricks and real statistics on dealing with the coronavirus crisis with my guest, Mary Winners – Founder & CEO of About Senior Solutions.

Mary is a certified gerontologist, and About Senior Solutions is a senior resource, evaluation, placement and advocacy organization that works with aging seniors and their families.

If you want to learn more about Mary and her amazing business, I recommend you listen to episode 97 of my ‘She’s Got Moxie’ podcast. Her story is wonderful and she gives some great insights into her entrepreneurial success!

On today’s show, Mary talks specifically about the coronavirus crisis and how you can be more effective in helping the aging seniors in your life right now. She gives some excellent and creative tips for preparing for emergencies, staying healthy, taking care of the aging seniors during this time and more.

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

This gives us the opportunity to think about what we need to do to prepare for an emergency and what we need to do to make sure that we’re maintaining our health, period.” – Mary Winners

Show Notes:

Specific Activities to keep your aging family member calm
The #1 item aging seniors need to have in ample supply
Mary puts things into perspective with REAL Statistics
Big TIPS to preparing your aging parents for the crisis time period
A great tip on what you can do to help your aging senior family member feel more independent and part of the conversation
How playing the “What-If?” game can be helpful
The importance of STAYING CONNECTED (even if it isn’t in-person)
Specific suggestions for immune boosters for aging well
How to PLAN for challenging situationss

The other thing that is really important is making sure that you are looking at a healthy lifestyle so that you’re increasing and supporting your own immune system.” – Mary Winners

Connect with Mary Winners:

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | About Senior Solutions

I think the biggest thing is not to worry.” – Mary Winners

How Judgment is Jeopardizing Your Business

March 11, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

Today’s episode is from a recent Instagram Live that I did about judgment, specifically, SELF-judgment.

Judgment is a natural by-product of fear and these two culprits are deadly to your business. Together, they can hold you back from moving towards your goals.

On this episode, I give you tips to overcome judging yourself and how to break free from a judgmental mindset. I talk about who to spend time with, how to re-program your brain, and more.

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

By judging yourself and being worried about what other people think, you’re actually keeping your idea, your genius, your point of view, from someone who may really need it.” – Joy Chudacoff

Show Notes:

How fear unleashes judgement to run wild inside your mind
WHY withholding your creative genius could negatively affect other people who need you
The importance of having a mission that moves you beyond all fear
The #1 thing you may be waiting for BEFORE you move forward – this is a endless cycle and you need to break free – I’ll tell you how

Your mission has to be greater than the self-talk.” – Joy Chudacoff

Charlene Simon – Serial Entrepreneur & Founder/CEO of Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium

February 26, 2020 | By Joy Chudacoff Leave a Comment

I think that you’re going to absolutely love my guest today, Charlene Simon, who is the Founder & CEO of Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium.

She’s a serial entrepreneur who started her first business very early on in life. She didn’t finish high school taking the traditional path (she eventually got her GED), and became a wife at 15 and a mother of three by the time she was 20 years old.

It was after a visit to a soap shop that left Charlene feeling mesmerized by the whole process. She spent hours in the library teaching herself the science of making soap so she could fulfill a dream of one day owning her own shop. Today, she has expanded her business to five retail locations across the U.S. and is also getting into cosmetics as well!

In 2019, Charlene was crowned Mrs. Arkansas America and went on to compete in the famous Mrs. America competition in Las Vegas, placing Top 15 in the nation and bringing home the coveted trophy for “Mrs. Fabulous Face.”

You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And be sure to leave me a Rating and Review!

Take your power and own it.” – Charlene Simon

Show Notes:

Her FIRST steps to turn her Passion into a money-making business for her family
What Charlene Trusts most when it comes to DECISION MAKING
Her BEST Action Step to grow Bathhouse Soapery
WHY it’s important to “jump” once in awhile; She credits “taking a leap” to much of her success and why you must never get comfortable
The problem with Competition & Comparison and why it has been a challenge for her
A real, raw, transparent story that personally ROCKED her world (cue the fetal position) and how she overcame this tough time
How her experience as an entrepreneur was a (surprising) boost to her journey in competing for Mrs. Arkansas
The process Charlene uses to access the direct line to her creative genius
How to build CONFIDENCE and feel beautiful
The advice she wishes someone would have shared with her early on – POWERFUL beyond measure

Courage and confidence has come to me over the failures.” – Charlene Simon

Connect with Charlene Simon:

Facebook | Instagram | Charlene Simon | Villainess | Bathhouse

It has been always been following the gut even when other people have said that it is a bad idea.” – Charlene Simon

Bethany McDaniel – Launching a Business With Just $250 – CEO & Founder of Primally Pure

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LaDawn Townsend – Strategic Advisor & CEO of The VOS Group

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Marilyn O’Toole – Demystifying The College Application Process

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Bibi Goldstein – CEO and Founder of Buying Time, Virtual Assistant Services for Your Business

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Natalie Mackey – From Finance to Beauty as the CEO & Co-Founder of Winky Lux

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Tovah Haim – How Her Childbirth Experience Led to Birthing Bodily

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Mary Winners – Protecting Your Aging Loved Ones During the Coronavirus

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How Judgment is Jeopardizing Your Business

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Charlene Simon – Serial Entrepreneur & Founder/CEO of Bathhouse Soapery & Caldarium

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