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Nate Ruben
In this engaging episode of the Be Helpful Podcast, host Gboyega Adebayo sits down with Nate Ruben, founder of N8 Ventures. Nate shares his insights on entrepreneurship, time management, and finding balance. He emphasizes the importance of defining your end goal and impact, using time wisely, and integrating all aspects of your life. He also discusses the challenges of overcommitment and the need to listen to your body's needs.
Tanya Alvarez
Tanya Alvarez is the founder of Owners Up. In this open discussion Tanya emphasizes the importance of goal setting, accountability, and overcoming distractions for entrepreneurs.
Tanya highlights the importance of defining a fulfilling life outside of business success, encouraging entrepreneurs to focus on creating a life they want rather than striving to be the biggest or best in every aspect of their business.
This is a wide and varied discussion, Tanya is bright and engaging. a great conversation with some wonderful take aways!
Sarah Lockwood
Join us for a captivating conversation with Sarah Lockwood, co-founder and CEO of Hivecast, as we dive deep into the world of podcasting, evaluating business opportunities, and overcoming entrepreneurial challenges. In these episodes, Sarah shares her invaluable insights on leveraging podcasting as a powerful tool for business growth and the art of evaluating opportunities with cautious optimism. She also opens up about her personal journey as a leader, highlighting the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and the importance of vulnerability and resilience. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, these episodes are packed with actionable strategies, wisdom, and inspiration to help you unlock your full potential.
Jade McDonald
Host Gboyega Adebayo interviews Jade McDonald, Chief Product Officer of Navigate Maternity, in a series of three episodes about building and launching a remote startup. The series covers navigating pitch competitions, fundraising, and determining the minimum viable product (MVP) for success. Jade also provides valuable insights into founder productivity and time management, with inspiring anecdotes and actionable advice for entrepreneurs.
Dana Broder
Dana’s path to entrepreneurship was lined with many challenges, but she did not let them stop her for long. She was determined to hustle and make it happen for herself. When an opportunity arose to work at the Trunk Club, Dana went for it and refused to give up, even when they initially thought she was a bad fit for their work culture. Ultimately, she proved everyone wrong and went from having zero connections to selling the most of anyone in the history of the Trunk Club in her first month. It would have been easy for Dana to become too overwhelmed by the obstacles and give up, especially while struggling with her sobriety, but instead she doubled down, clung to her dream, and made it happen.
Kiley Peters
“My team is actually the biggest reason why I opted not to sell Brainchild and to shut it down instead; because I knew if I were to sell, I would have to sell my team,” explains Kiley Peters, founder of RAYNE IX, an executive consultancy for women entrepreneurs. Kiley began her entrepreneurship journey with Brainchild Studios, a digital content strategy agency. In today’s episode, Kiley shares why she chose to shut down Brainchild Studios, what she learned from shutting down a business, and why she decided to found RAYNE IX.
Jen Bowles
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in real estate? Or maybe you're a seasoned pro and are looking for ways to take your business to the next level. In either case, social media is a great place to start. This week we're chatting with Jen Bowles, a real estate agent turned broker who found her home in social media. Tune in to learn how she uses different platforms to connect with clients and grow her brokerage, JBO Home. You might just be surprised at some of the things she's doing!
Lesline Pittman
If you're searching for your purpose in life, look no further than your passions! By pursuing what you love and making it your job, you can live a life that is both meaningful and profitable. Take it from our guest Lesline—a busy mom who accidentally became an entrepreneur when she followed her heart and started teaching yoga classes to other busy moms. Listen to this episode to learn how she found balance by creating her business.
Keiashia “Key” Wood
Do you love hair, makeup, and beauty? So does Keiashia Wood and she's turned that love into a successful business called Key 2 Glam. Listen here to learn how she did the not-so-glamorous things like working multiple jobs and going to school simultaneously in order to pursue this glamorous gig. Now, she doesn’t just love makeovers, but she loves making over 6 figures too.
Ryann Dowdy
As a female entrepreneur, it can be easy to feel like an imposter. You're hustling 24/7, trying to make your business a success, and constantly second-guessing yourself. But guess what? You're not alone. Be in the Room is a community for female entrepreneurs, founded by Ryann Dowdy, where you can share your struggles and triumphs, vent about the challenges you're facing, and get advice and support from other female leaders. Whether you're just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey or you're a seasoned pro, Be in the Room has room for you to be who you want to be. So come on in and join the conversation!
Kristen Gardner & Lance Lemon
After a night out in NYC, lifelong friends Kristen Gardner and Lance Lemon were tossing around ideas on what to name their future, Richmond-based wine shop. As this vision started taking shape, the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to rethink their plans to sign a lease. While Kristen worked full-time and Lance started a family, these co-founders pivoted and transformed their business overnight. RichWine would now be a boutique, online wine shop providing same-day wine delivery service.
In this conversation, we explore the challenges of starting a business while maintaining a full-time job, going into business with a close friend, and their approach to jointly making decisions.