CultureCon (produced by The Creative Collective NYC) took New York and the creative community by storm and we’re talking to the woman behind the vision, Imani Ellis. We’re tapping into her skill to manage, delegate and execute a vision because she still has a 9-5 as a Communications Director at Bravo and Oxygen Media where she oversees press strategy for various series, including The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Imani shares things she learned in business and how she has tweaked her mindset to become the leader that she is today. Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Christina Tapper is the Deputy Editor at ZORA magazine at Medium. She talks us through her journey starting in journalism working at places like People magazine and making plans for her career that would allow her to own her power! Listen in ASAP because you don’t want to miss her 3W system to help with decision-making in your career.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

We're chatting with Monica Stevens better known as MoKnowsHair about her career journey, how she developed her own signature line with Sally Beauty and what it took as a businesswoman to get to this point in her career.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

As you enter a new year ready to take on the world, get the goods on how to know if you've been playing small.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

In this 2019 what does success mean to you roundup we hear from guests that have graced our mic this year including (in order) Jovian Zayne, Cathy Heller, Mandy Ansari, Tanya Sam, Marie Forleo, and Karen Eldad.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

The breakdown of the 8 habits of highly productive people and how you can use these habits daily.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

We never want to hear the tough truth but Ahyiana gives it to us raw this week because somebody needs to hear this.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Do you want to make moves in your career? Nicole Wood walks us through career coaching as a business and as a consumer. We chat about the development Ama La Vida, getting a coach to advance in your current career and how can you take actions that will impact your personal development.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com

Cathy Heller is the host of the Don't Keep Your Day Job Podcast, and author of the book of the same name. She shares her inspirational story of how she went from moving to LA with aspirations of being a big-time musician to getting dropped from an Interscope record label and finding a way to rebound on her own terms and make 2 million dollars teaching other musicians what she learned. She’s now a very successful singer-songwriter and entrepreneur who teaches other professionals how she pivoted in business to generate tens of thousands in areas that she’s not only good at but passionate about.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

You may know her from the Real Housewives of Atlanta, but Tanya Sam is also a Tech Business Mogul. On this episode we find out how she found her way to the hit Bravo show and we learn what the push was that caused her change in careers from an Oncology nurse to entrepreneurship. We also cover topics of mentorship, what she looks for as an angel investor, her battles with imposter syndrome and so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

We’re chatting with Denise Liebetrau an HR consultant, career & salary Negotiation Coach that helps career-driven professionals get paid what they are worth. We dig in on this episode talking about everything from salary negotiation to black women feeling the need to code-switch at work and so much more. You will need your notepad on this one.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

We’re chatting with Trenika L. Fields who is Head of Legal Operations for a cybersecurity company but began her professional career as a paralegal who was drawn to the law by an early childhood tragedy. She walks us through how she navigated disappointments to reach her goals and we dig into insecurities, vulnerability in business and so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

She started her first business at 20 and now Nathalie Molina Niño, author of LEAPFROG, is committed to delivering returns to investors while making an impact on women in the world. In this chat, she keeps it so real and talks us through how we can and should use proven techniques to get ahead in life as businesswomen. Note* This episode was recorded in 2018, Nathalie is no longer the CEO of BRAVA Investments.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

Keisha Mabry is the creator of the MastHERclass conference, an in-demand speaker and author who is joining us to share how you can hit stages and share your message too! Keisha, who holds an MBA in entrepreneurship, is also balancing a 9-5 in a strategy and operations role at a non-profit. She takes us through her journey from being in sales to selling herself on stages across the country. She breaks down her beliefs on purpose and passion, how the MastHERclass conference came to life, how she navigated losing mentors and intimidation in pitching the event and secured the bag anyway. You don’t want to miss the number conversation either regarding speaker fees! It’s SO good!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

We check in with Kenecia Lashae of Passport 2 Pretty and see what’s been happening since we last spoke to her during her year long international travels. She was a MastHERclass conference teacher and has learned tons about the business of being a travel influencer that she is ready to share. We dig into the not so pretty side of the travel life, why she has had to learn to guard her personal space, how she came to create safe offline spaces for women of color and so much more.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

To win in your career takes guts and we’re chatting with, Kate White, the former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, a nationally known authority on leadership, work, and success, and a New York Times bestselling author of several influential books for women. We talk about how to finesse work situations, handling micro-managers, the danger of trying to get all your ducks in a row and so much more. Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

Ever thought about starting an e-commerce business? Brooklyn based sisters, Chioma and Uchenna Ngwudo, share how they started and grew Cee Cee's Closet NYC, a brand that celebrates the beauty of West African print through fashionable accessories and clothing. The fearless, business savvy sisters are apart of our special MastHERclass series and they share everything with us from how they discovered their business idea to building their customer base and dealing with international sourcing issues. These two are the real deal and they keep it just as real with us in detailing how they have navigated this complex world of e-commerce. Get your notes ready!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

Marie Forleo was named by Oprah as a thought leader for the next generation, she’s the star of the award-winning show MarieTV, with over 48 million views, and host of The Marie Forleo Podcast, with more than nine million downloads. She runs the acclaimed business training program, B-School and today we’re talking to her about her new book, Everything Is Figureoutable and how this single phrase is the key to solving big and small issues in life, plus so much more goodness! P.S. She has a way to approach the topic of fear that will blow your mind!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

We have a copy in hand and we're giving you an exclusive first look at Marie Forleo's New Book "Everything Is Figureoutable"! Ahyiana is going to share her 5 favs from the new book (available Sept 10) as well as read some of the parts that stood out to her. Look out for the full interview with Marie next week!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week we're getting real when Ahyiana calls out a number of things that she hates to say but....they need to be said. She dives into the pay to play social media tactics, the fact that sales skills are the key to success, toxic online personalities and SO much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week we chat with Karen Eldad, a business coach & speaker. Coach Keren talks to us about being a trusted advisor to industry-leading executives and superstar entrepreneurs. Over the last three years, this self-proclaimed extrovert Keren has worked with top organizations including: J.P. Morgan, Christian Dior/LVMH, Van Cleef & Arpels and more. Keren shares how she navigated changing careers during the decline of media publishing and a personal life in turmoil. Find out why she says to pray for a shit-storm in life and so much more in this fast-paced chat!Website Link: https://www.kereneldad.com/Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

On this episode we chat with the newest podcaster to join the Mayzie Media podcast network, Marty McDonald, a side-hustler turned CEO of Boss Women Media. Marty is on a mission to connect with women who want more. But not a little more…Big More! With an MBA in hand, she is helping to facilitate action toward establishing dreams and building businesses by creating activations like the multi-city Black Girl Magic tour which partnered with Sugarfina, and Boss Woman of the Year, which has featured special guests like Angela Rye and Melissa Butler of the Lip Bar.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week we dive into the book Influence: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media by Brittany Hennessy. We discuss the theme of the book, behind the scenes of being an influencer. She walks us through what a career trajectory can look like and what types of people are best suited for an influencer career. We discuss how to navigate your glow up and Brittany walks us through in detail how smaller, niche influencers can have an advantage in a saturated market. This is a can’t miss convo filled with actionable information.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

Michelle Sprott busted on the scene seemingly out of nowhere but the go-to girl for all things beauty, fashion and brunching has just been patiently waiting her turn while earning her stripes at noteworthy brands like Vincent Longo, MAC and Make Up For Ever. Dubbed “Brunchnista” by her besties due to her never-ending pursuit of the best in brunch, Michelle’s return to New York birthed the concept of brunch as more than a merger of meals, but as a behavior. On this episode, we chat about going from trying to find her way to her next career to traveling to Nice, France for her new career. Michelle shares how she approaches creating content, her plans for Brunchnista’s in the future and much more.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

Brittney Oliver is the Founder of Lemons 2 Lemonade helping Millennials turn life’s obstacles around as well as a career and lifestyle freelance writer contributing to publications like Fast Company and ESSENCE. She shares her experience of going on 100 interviews in an 8-month period and what devastating experienced that happened during one of those interviews. We talk through how she made a pivot in her career to eventually lead her to her current dilemma of staying a full-time entrepreneur or going back into corporate. She also shares her secrets to finding event sponsors and so much more. This chat is full of goodness!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

Get ready for this true girl chat with Myleik Teele, Founder of CurlBox, as we talk all about the women’s empowerment space, mean girl culture, and attending events in lieu of doing the personal development work. We dig into how she came under fire for her My Taught You Retreat and if she thinks that people consider her a mean girl. Website Link: https://mytaughtyou.com/Artsy Article - https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-artists-famous-friends-originality-workQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

She’s newly entered into the exclusive New York Times Bestselling Author club and we’re chatting with Elaine Welteroth about her new book, More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say), and her career journey from dreaming of working at magazines to becoming the editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue. She’s now a judge on the new Project Runway and the world can’t wait to see what more Elaine has in store for us. In this episode, we chat about giving yourself permission to accomplish more than one dream, how being an EIC is like being a CEO, the pressure to establish herself post Teen Vogue, and how she planned for the long-game of what would be after her editorial career. Website Link: https://www.elainewelteroth.com/Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

On this episode, we chat with a MastHER, Jovian Zayne, a certified leadership, and professional development coach and consultant as well as the Founder of The OnPurpose Movement®. Through this moving conversation, we touch on so many aspects of coming of age as a professional. We dive into her journey from working at Teach for America to exploring the entrepreneurial world and learning to navigate the space in an impactful and rewarding way.Website Links: https://www.jovianzayne.com/ and https://www.dayofpurpose.org/Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

Today we’re talking about the Mean Girls Uncovered ft Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a Licensed Psychologist, and the mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. Dr. Joy helps us uncover some hidden truths, work through ways to adjust our thinking and behavior as well as we get into some real talk about how we can do better. This is good stuff! https://www.therapyforblackgirls.com/podcast/What we’re talking about:How unhealed elements can shape our experiences with each otherExpectations from women’s empowerment eventsTaking a closer look at anxietyPlaying on people’s vulnerabilities Diving into the basic human need to belong and connectDoing your own work firstQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

We’re chatting with Gloria Mitchell who has a true story of triumph having endured attempted murder by her foster mother, homelessness and still not letting any of that define her or stop her she went on to get an MBA from Stanford University and she’s now a Personal Crisis and Performance Coach. Website Link: http://www.gloriamitchell.comQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

On this episode we have a raw chat about women’s empowerment elements like navigating rates for services, what it takes to truly empower other women, where we are falling short and how we can do better with Amber L. Wright, communication expert, certified life coach, and speaker. This is a can’t miss conversation between two colleagues and friends who are talking shop and allowing you to listen in like a fly on the wall…it gets juicy!Amber’s podcast - Words Well Said https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talk-to-amber/id1279148663Website - https://talktoamber.com/Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

On this episode, we’re chatting with Emilie Aries, Founder, and CEO of Bossed Upand new author of the book Bossed Up: A Grown Woman's Guide To Getting Your Shit Together. She’s is a political organizer turned award-winning women’s leadership consultant. After her own battle with burnout, Emilie started Bossed Up—a personal and professional training organization— in 2013 to help other women strive for more sustainable success. Emilie also hosts the bi-weekly Bossed Up Podcast and in her TED talk, “The Power of No,” Emilie shares how to set healthy boundaries and invest in your sustainable success.Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

On this episode, we hear from MastHERclass facilitator Dre Brown who is a Professional Makeup Artist, Dove® Self-Esteem Educator, Empowerment Speaker & Entrepreneur. In addition to learning more about her MastHERclass: “Are You Beauty-Blocked? Confidence & Clearing The Path To Your Vision;” we dive into Dre’s journey to get an understanding of how she went from working in TV at places like WE TV to becoming the master that she is. She shares when she had her moment of clarity and knew that things had to change as well as talks to us about an ongoing process of healing. Website - http://www.drebrown.com/Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

Ahyiana was invited to speak on the Pod Squad Panel at the New York Create & Cultivate conference. Let's dive into her experience and what she learned as well as plans to use moving forward. Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

We hear from Adi Arezzini the Founder + CEO of Teamiblends who discovered a void in the health and wellness space during her time in the Israeli Army. Post army, her journey began with personal training and spin instructing. Adi walks us through her journey to running a lucrative health and wellness business that has celebrities like Cardi B using her products. She also gives us a look behind the curtain breaking down marketing tactics as well as the details of what the first year of business really entailed from when she could finally pay herself to how she started making her first sales. She also shares her main secret sauce to success! Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week on 7 Minute Sunday we chat about reaching that breaking point. Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

Host Ahyiana digs in with tips to spring clean your life!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week we’re chatting with Mastherclass instructor, Samantha Smikle, the Founder and Designer of Nroda adorned eyewear. At Mastherclass in St. Louis she taught the Product design, prototyping and manufacturing session. On this episode, we talk about how her career journey going from working in the corporate jewelry industry for nine years to running her own company and clearing six figures in sales. She walks us through manufacturing in a product based business, how to design for your customer, working with influencer marketing and so much more. https://nroda.comQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week we're talking about one simple, yet ​meaningful thing that you can do today to create success in your life. Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

We’re chatting with Natalie Manuel Lee a Co-Executive Producer & Host of Now with Natalie on the Hillsong Channel. She went from fashion styling and working for brands like Carolina Herrera to helping her brother launch his fashion brand, FEAR OF GOD before transitioning to creating purpose-driven TV. She shares how she had to struggle to learn who she was and uncover her gifts before stepping into her next season as a television producer. Natalie talks to us about pulling back the veil on counterfeit identities present in our society today and how she selected guests like Kelly Rowland and Hailey Bieber for the first season of her show. Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week has been different so this week's message is a little different. Just listen in...Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

We're chatting about the importance of finding your tribe this week on 7 Minute Sunday. Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

We’re speaking with Jennifer Dulski, Head of Groups & Community, Facebook as well as the author of Purposeful: Are You a Manager or a Movement Starter? Prior to Facebook, Jennifer was president & COO of Change.org. The one-time high school teacher was also an early Yahoo! employee and led a business unit there as group VP and GM of Local and Marketplaces. Jennifer shares how one person can be a movement starter, how she tackled the writing process and so much more!Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week on 7 Minute Sunday we're looking at what it takes to be lifted up and lift others up! Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week we chat with Sara Bliss, a freelance writer and New York Times Best Selling Author. She talks to us about the ups and downs of being a professional writer, working with makeup guru Bobbi Brown and her inspiration for her newest book, Take the Leap. In her latest project,​ she profiles people who have taken a chance, quit their old lives and started a new career! She shares some behind the scenes with us too, including: “This is not a guide to blowing up your life.” Love that line! https://www.sarabliss.comQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

New episode to get you ready for the week ahead and Ahyiana is sharing her go-to affirmations! Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

On this episode, we hear from Emily Sexton a Speaker, educator, and entrepreneur who owns the​ Downtown Raleigh, NC Boutique called The Flourish Market. We learn what it was like to work for a Swiss investment bank which enabled her to live all over the world! Em shares how she eventually transitioned into opening her own store. Find out how her business is all in on elevating the worth of women, supporting women who have overcome and so much more.Website Link - https://www.theflourishmarket.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflourishmarket/Quit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small

This week was like the best week ever and we're breaking it all down and showing you how persistence pays and played a major role. Links to all mentions belowQuit Playing Small Book - http://bit.ly/quitpsApple Inspiring Women - ApplePodcasts.com/InspiringWomenMastHERclass - https://www.themastherclass.comQuit Playing Small Book - https://amzn.to/2EENAbbWebsite - https://www.iquitplayingsmall.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/AHYIANA.ANGEL/www.SwitchPivotorQuit.comdream jobs, career decisions, persistence, decision making, young entrepreneur, motivational quotes, the secret, time management, 5 minute journal, law of attraction, success principles, starting a business, personal branding, personal growth, career change, life plan, break the rules, the secret to success, entrepreneurs, career paths, motivational, personal confidence, founder stories, imposter syndrome, mindset, encouragement, ambition, self-help, bold women, think big, quit playing small