![Your Brand is What the Audience Says It Is, But You Can Change Their Mind [Podcast Ep. 13]](https://hashtagsandstilettos.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/13-175x175.png)
I recently joined the Joblogues podcast to discuss how anyone can use branding principles to position themselves for career success. On that episode, I broke branding down to its most basic level: “Your brand is not what you say it is, it is what the audience says it is.” However, I didn’t get a chance… Continue Reading
![Stop Talking Yourself Out of Shit [Podcast Ep. 12]](https://hashtagsandstilettos.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/12-175x175.png)
We’ve all done it. A great opportunity lands in our lap or a colleague suggests that we throw our name in the ring for a new job or project and instead of preparing a pitch or application, we instantly disqualify ourselves and make a list of all the reasons it won’t work out or why… Continue Reading
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Joymarie Parker (@HeyMissParkerr) and Cortney Cleveland (@CleveOutloud) of the Joblogues podcast to discuss how we can all apply branding tips and advice to position ourselves for career success. Joblogues is an interactive podcast and website designed to inspire and empower young professionals around the globe. We talked about:… Continue Reading
![5 Thoughts After Five Years as a Full-Time Entrepreneur [Podcast Ep.11]](https://hashtagsandstilettos.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/11-175x175.png)
Happy New Year! Today marks the start of my 5th full year as an entrepreneur. I remember the day that I quit my job at the end of 2010 like it was yesterday. It’s been an interesting five years full of highs, lows, really tough moments and major triumphs. I’m so grateful to have… Continue Reading
by: Keeyana Avery (@KeeyanaAvery) If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve recently started a business or you’re looking for creative ways to improve an existing one. As an entrepreneur, you’re responsible for a variety of tasks such as accounting, human resources, customer service and even public relations. If your budget is tight, the latter may be the… Continue Reading
![Lessons I’ve Learned From Being a Terrible Negotiator [Podcast Ep. 10]](https://hashtagsandstilettos.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/10-175x175.png)
We don’t talk enough about money. And we don’t talk enough about what happens at the negotiating table, when you’re an employee or when you’re a business owner. It’s easy to make mistakes when you just don’t have the knowledge or experience which is why I wanted to share some of my biggest negotiating fails.… Continue Reading
![Why Did It End This Way, Patti? [Podcast Ep. 9]](https://hashtagsandstilettos.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/9-175x175.png)
To know me is to know that I really like love me some Patti Labelle. How could you not love her when she’s given us so much? The music, the hair, the fashion lewks, the flapping arms and then she went ahead and gave us some of her Sweet Potato Pie just in time for the… Continue Reading
“Hey! Congrats on launching your podcast,” – Jess said via text. “I have a microphone that I’m not using, do you want it?,” she continued. “OMG! Yes! Please send it to me,” I replied, thinking that she had already listened to the first episode and heard me say that I started it without having what I considered… Continue Reading
![What To Do Before You Give Up [Podcast Ep. 8]](https://hashtagsandstilettos.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/8-175x175.png)
If you’ve ever felt like giving up, quitting a job or project or giving in, this episode it for you. Lately, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with other creatives and entrepreneurs and a common thread seems to be that all of us have reached some sort of breaking point or moment when we’re… Continue Reading
![The One Thing You Can Learn From Fake Gurus [Podcast Ep. 7]](https://hashtagsandstilettos.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/7-175x175.png)
Fake gurus are the people who wake up on any given day and just decide that they are going to be an expert, coach, consultant or thought leader in a particular space, even when they don’t have any actual expertise in that area. You can find fake gurus in your current work place, in your… Continue Reading