Built By A Boss

How To Turn Fear Into Feedback That Will Grow Your Business!

July 30, 2023 22:00 - 8 minutes - 5.69 MB

On this mini episode, Evolyn Brooks continues the conversation about how to develop a new stream of income and turn your fear of failure into positive feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode. CONNECT WITH US: GENERAL: [email protected] LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooks WEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.com INSTAGRAM: @builtbyaboss FACEBOOK: @builtbyaboss WEBSITE: https://www.inmysolitudela.com/about WEBSITE: https://www.sunbrookproductions.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.co...

When You Build It And They Don't Come: Why Finding Your Target Market Is Key To A Successful Side Hustle

July 22, 2023 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.67 MB

On this mini episode, Evolyn Brooks continues the conversation about how to develop a new stream of income and the importance of discovering your target market. Thanks for listening to this episode. CONNECT WITH US: GENERAL: [email protected] LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooks WEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.com INSTAGRAM: @builtbyaboss FACEBOOK: @builtbyaboss WEBSITE: https://www.inmysolitudela.com/about WEBSITE: https://www.sunbrookproductions.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram....

How To Think Like An Olympic Athlete And Achieve A Major Life Goal

July 14, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MB

On our show today… Olympic Bob Sled Bronze Medalist, Sylvia Hoffman. She was first discovered and recruited for the national bobsled team on The Next Olympic Hopeful. She’s a Texas native who was diagnosed with scoliosis in the 8th grade and had to wear a back brace for years. But get this, she still managed to play college basketball and participate in international competitions for the USA weightlifting team. She offers such great advice on how to overcome obstacles and think like an...

7 Ways To Identify And Evaluate A New Income Stream

June 30, 2023 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MB

On this episode, Evolyn Brooks shares how to discover new streams of income that are hiding in plain sight and eliminate those that will never bear fruit. Thanks for listening to this episode. CONNECT WITH US: GENERAL: [email protected] LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooks WEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.com INSTAGRAM: @builtbyaboss FACEBOOK: @builtbyaboss WEBSITE: https://www.inmysolitudela.com/about WEBSITE: https://www.sunbrookproductions.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inmy...

What We Learn From Finishing What We Start

January 23, 2023 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

On this episode, Evolyn Brooks shares why it's important to simplify your goals and what we learn from finishing what we start. Thanks for listening to this episode. CONNECT WITH US: GENERAL: [email protected] LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooks WEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.com INSTAGRAM: @builtbyaboss FACEBOOK: @builtbyaboss WEBSITE: https://www.inmysolitudela.com/about WEBSITE: https://www.evolynbrookscompany.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/inmysolitudela MUSI...

3 Questions To Ask If You Want To Elevate Your Goals!

January 30, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.6 MB

We all have goals but sometimes we have difficulty executing them and we can't figure out why. On this episode, Evolyn Brooks offers 3 questions that will help you find answers to the success that seems to be alluding you. Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/builtbyaboss/ MEMBERSHIP: BECOME A PATRON AND GAIN ACCESS TO BONUS PODCAST CONTENT https://www.patreon.com/builtbyaboss CONNECT WITH EVOLYN BROOKS: GENERA...

7 Things You Need To Know When Pitching Your Brand Or Business To A TV Producer. Guest: Producer, Shareen King-Carr

May 30, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

If you’ve created a personal brand or own a business and want to learn how to be featured on national and digital media, don’t miss this upcoming episode of the Built By A Boss podcast. My guest is award-winning producer Shareen King-Carr. She is the President and CEO of The King’s Daughter Media, Inc. We’re talking about how to write a perfect media pitch, find the right story angle for your brand and create ongoing relationships with producers. Shareen has worked with talents such ...

The Making Of The Documentary In Our Mothers' Gardens. Guest: Producer, JaSaun Buckner

May 19, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss! It’s season 3 and I’m so happy that you’re here today. If you’re listening for the first time, I’m Evolyn Brooks. I’m a journalist, award-winning producer, author and founder of the wellbeing platform, In My Solitude LA. On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, success strategies and powerful insights from female founders, makers, moguls, mystics and entrepreneurs who have created conscious companies and groundbreaking careers. My intention fo...

What You Need To Know Before Buying An Electric Vehicle Or EV Stock.

May 01, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss! On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are leading conscious businesses and creating groundbreaking careers with intention. If you’ve ever thought about buying an electric car, investing in an EV stock or just want to understand more about the future of the automotive industry, this episode is for you! Our guest is Sheryl Ellison Ponds, founder and CEO...

What You Need To Know Before Buying An Electric Vehicle Or EV Stock. Guest: Sheryl Ellison Ponds

May 01, 2021 22:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss! On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are leading conscious businesses and creating groundbreaking careers with intention. If you’ve ever thought about buying an electric car, investing in an EV stock or just want to understand more about the future of the automotive industry, this episode is for you! Our guest is Sheryl Ellison Ponds, founder and CEO...

The Pandemic: One Year Later. How To Care For Your Mental Health Now! Guest: Rhonda Richards-Smith

March 18, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are leading conscious businesses and creating groundbreaking careers with intention. Our guest on this episode is Rhonda Richards-Smith, an award-winning psychotherapist & relationship expert. It’s been one year since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. We talk about how to rebuild our lives, avoid the tra...

The Pandemic: One Year Later. How To Care For Your Mental Health Now!

March 18, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are leading conscious businesses and creating groundbreaking careers with intention. Our guest on this episode is Rhonda Richards-Smith, an award-winning psychotherapist & relationship expert. It’s been one year since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. We talk about how to rebuild our lives, avoid the tra...

How To Triumph Over Trauma And Live A Transparent Life. Guest: Diana Patton

December 29, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

Diana Patton is the CEO of Diana R. Patton Consulting, LLC. She is a social justice advocate, motivational speaker, author, and attorney who helps women in every industry rise above their personal and professional challenges, adversities, and trauma so they can better use their voice and their talents to effectively advocate for themselves and for others. Diana also consults with schools and organizations, to implement her RISE program, and speaks on leadership, social and emotional lear...

Understanding Your Housing Rights During Covid 19. Guest: Attorney Symone Redwine

December 28, 2020 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

As if 2020 hasn’t been difficult enough ... Millions of Americans are facing eviction this holiday season due to Covid 19. Now, that the rent moratorium has been extended for another month, we spoke with Attorney Symone Redwine about what people should do now. She also offered tips for business owners facing possible eviction and women in domestic violence situations during the pandemic Please SHARE it with anyone who many need this information. JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: https:...

How To Teach Kids About Money During The Covid 19 Pandemic. Guest: Sabrina Lamb

November 22, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MB

On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are creating groundbreaking businesses and careers with intention. Our guest is the founder and CEO of the World of Money, Sabrina Lamb. She has created a non-profit company that is helping children around the globe understand how money works so they can teach their peers and families how to create generational wealth. JOIN OUR PRIVATE FA...

Seven Leadership Lessons On How To Be A Boss From The Inside Out. Host: Evolyn Brooks

October 30, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MB

We all know what people say a boss is supposed to look like, but how is a boss supposed to LEAD? On this episode, you’ll hear insights from host Evolyn Brooks and seven other powerful women on how to be a boss from the inside out. JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/builtbyaboss/ CONNECT WITH EVOLYN BROOKS @ BUILT BY A BOSS: GENERAL: [email protected] LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooks WEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.com INSTAGRAM: @builtbyaboss ...

Seven Leadership Lessons On How To Be A Boss From The Inside Out. Host: Evolyn Brooks

October 30, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.09 MB

We all know what people say a boss is supposed to look like, but how is a boss supposed to LEAD? On this episode, you’ll hear insights from host Evolyn Brooks and seven other powerful women on how to be a boss from the inside out. JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/builtbyaboss/ CONNECT WITH EVOLYN BROOKS @ BUILT BY A BOSS: GENERAL: [email protected] LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/in/evolynbrooks WEBSITE: www.builtbyaboss.com INSTAGRAM: @builtbyaboss ...

How Alexa Is Changing The Way We Speak And Why Bias In AI Is Disrupting How We Live. Guest: Dr. Ayanna Howard

October 24, 2020 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders, visionaries and entrepreneurs who are creating groundbreaking businesses and careers with intention. This episode is brought to you by Audible and you will certainly enjoy the audiobook of Dr. Ayanna Howard. She’s an international expert in robotics and AI and her new book is called, Sex, Race, and Robots: How to Be Human in the Age of AI This book answers a lo...

The Business Of Sex, Covid 19 Dating And What A Conservative Supreme Court Means For Women. Guest: Dr. Sonjia

September 24, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB

Today we’re talking about sex .... Sex In the midst of Covid 19 and sex as a business. We do a deep dive into women's sexual pleasure and health. And we also discuss the impact a conservative majority on the Supreme Court will have on women’s reproductive rights. This conversation, with Dr. Sonjia, a certified sexologist and associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami, is grown, graphic, political and laugh out loud funny. Let us know what YOU think! You can leave a commen...

How To Set New Goals And Manage Your Mindset In The Midst Of Uncertainty. Host: Evolyn Brooks

September 06, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MB

Staying motivated is a big issue during these unpredictable times, especially if you’re managing a business, working from home and helping the kids with their school work. So, maybe this moment in time is not about wishing everything would go back to the way it was, but more about being emotionally resilient and embracing the opportunity to be more present to what is and create change from there. In this podcast, you’ll hear insights from host Evolyn Brooks on how to continue to be crea...

How To Set New Goals And Manage Your Mindset In The Midst Of Uncertainty.

September 06, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MB

Staying motivated is a big issue during these unpredictable times, especially if you’re managing a business, working from home and helping the kids with their school work. So, maybe this moment in time is not about wishing everything would go back to the way it was, but more about being emotionally resilient and embracing the opportunity to be more present to what is and create change from there. In this podcast, you’ll hear insights from host Evolyn Brooks on how to continue to be crea...

The Secrets To Starting And Scaling A Successful Cannabis Business That Work For All Entrepreneurs! Guest: Amber E. Senter | Founder & CEO, Breeze Distro and Shady Pines Box Club

August 12, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss. On this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories, growth strategies and meaningful insights from successful female founders, entrepreneurs and pioneers who are creating groundbreaking businesses and careers with intention. Our guest on this episode is disrupting the Cannabis industry. Getting a license without a huge amount of money these days is really difficult, but she’s working on obtaining her 4th. This woman has two businesses, product lines in dispen...

How To Transform Your Life, Level Up Your Leadership Style And Bend Time With Inner Fitness. Guest: Tina Lifford, Author and Actress: Queen Sugar

July 19, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Welcome to the Built By A Boss Podcast. If you’re someone who has felt the slightest inkling that there is something more in this life for you, but you feel blocked in some way; there is a breakthrough waiting for you in this episode. Or, if you already KNOW it’s time to make a change in your life or business, this conversation could be exactly what you need to get started! This episode is brought to you by Audible. Our guest is Ms. Tina Lifford. Many of you may know her as the charact...

How To Transform Your Life, Career And Business With Inner Fitness. Guest: Tina Lifford, Actress and Author

July 19, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Welcome to the Built By A Boss Podcast. If you’re someone who has felt the slightest inkling that there is something more in this life for you, but you feel blocked in some way; there is a breakthrough waiting for you in this episode. Or, if you already KNOW it’s time to make a change in your life or business, this conversation could be exactly what you need to get started! This episode is brought to you by Audible. Our guest is Ms. Tina Lifford. Many of you may know her as the charact...

How To Transform Your Life And Business With Inner Fitness. Guest: Tina Lifford, Actress and Author

July 19, 2020 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

Welcome to the Built By A Boss Podcast. If you’re someone who has felt the slightest inkling that there is something more in this life for you, but you feel blocked in some way; there is a breakthrough waiting for you in this episode. Or, if you already KNOW it’s time to make a change in your life or business, this conversation could be exactly what you need to get started! This episode is brought to you by Audible. Our guest is Ms. Tina Lifford. Many of you may know her as the charact...

Why You Owe It To Yourself To Start Your New Venture With The Money You Have Right Now!! Host: Evolyn Brooks

July 04, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.95 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Audible. There will never be a perfect financial climate to start a business, that's why now is as good a time as any. On this podcast, you’ll learn about the unique origin story of Arlan Hamilton, the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital. Arlan is a real-life example of a woman who used hard work, self-education and the power of belief to become a venture capitalist with no financial or startup backgr...

Why You Owe It To Yourself To Start Your New Venture Now! Host: Evolyn Brooks

July 04, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss. This episode is sponsored by our friends at Audible. There will never be a perfect financial climate to start a business, that's why now is as good a time as any. On this podcast, you’ll learn about the unique origin story of Arlan Hamilton, the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital. Arlan is a real-life example of a woman who used hard work, self-education and the power of belief to become a venture capitalist with no financial or startup backgr...

Working Together To Create Lasting Social Change Beyond Corporate Pledges And Public Statements. Guest: Gwendolyn Quinn, Media Strategist

June 08, 2020 02:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

There's been a lot of conversation about how companies can be more authentic during this time of unrest in America after the death of George Floyd. On this episode of Built By A Boss, I speak with legendary publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn about this issue. She was the publicist of the late Aretha Franklin, who was very involved in the civil rights movement. Her career in media and public relations paired her with some of the industry’s brightest stars including Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Sean ...

The Upside And Downside Of Herd Immunity For African-Americans As Stay At Home Orders Are Lifted. Guest: Dr. Tiffany L. Gary-Webb

May 17, 2020 21:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

On this podcast, you’ll meet my favorite, epidemiologist … Dr. Tiffany L. Gary Webb, she’s the first African – American woman to receive tenure at the University of Pittsburgh, where she’s an Associate Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Behavioral and Community Health Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health. We’re talking today about the adverse impact of Covid-19 on African – Americans, herd immunity, mandating vaccines, global cultural dif...

How a whiskey brand Is bridging cultures and creating generational wealth. Guest: Fawn Weaver, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

May 07, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

On this podcast, you’ll learn about the unique origin story of Fawn Weaver, the CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Historian of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the first spirit brand in history commemorating an African-American. Nathan “Uncle Nearest” Green is now recognized as the master distiller who taught a young Jack Daniel how to make Tennessee Whiskey. Fawn Weaver, along with a group of historians, unearthed the story of Uncle Nearest and now heads the most awarded American premium whiskey...

How a minority whiskey brand Is bridging cultures, winning awards and creating generational wealth. Guest: Fawn Weaver, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

May 07, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

On this podcast, you’ll learn about the unique origin story of Fawn Weaver, the CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Historian of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the first spirit brand in history commemorating an African-American. Nathan “Uncle Nearest” Green is now recognized as the master distiller who taught a young Jack Daniel how to make Tennessee Whiskey. Fawn Weaver, along with a group of historians, unearthed the story of Uncle Nearest and now heads the most awarded American premium whiskey...

How To Build A Business That Bridges Cultures And Creates Generational Wealth. Guest: Fawn Weaver, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey

May 07, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

On this podcast, you’ll learn about the unique origin story of Fawn Weaver, the CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Historian of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, the first spirit brand in history commemorating an African-American. Nathan “Uncle Nearest” Green is now recognized as the master distiller who taught a young Jack Daniel how to make Tennessee Whiskey. Fawn Weaver, along with a group of historians, unearthed the story of Uncle Nearest and now heads the most awarded American premium whiskey...

How to create a digital beauty business that connects with your customers in the age of Covid 19. Guest: Andrea Fairweather Bailey, Fairweather Faces

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Andrea Fairweather Bailey is the first African-American key makeup artist at Good Morning America. She’s an entrepreneur who pioneered the mobile beauty business and created patented products that are used by celebrities and makeup lovers all over the world. She offers tips on how to reinvent and grow your business in the digital age and how to protect yourself and clients in the age of Covid 19. Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation. JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP: https://...

How To Reinvent Your Beauty Business In The Age Of Digital And Covid 19. Guest: Andrea Fairweather Bailey

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Andrea Fairweather Bailey is the first African-American key makeup artist at Good Morning America. She’s an entrepreneur who pioneered the mobile beauty business and created patented products that are used by celebrities and makeup lovers all over the world. She offers tips on how to reinvent and grow your business in the digital age and how to protect yourself and clients in the age of Covid 19. Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation. MEMBERSHIP: BECOME A PATRON https://www.pa...

How To Reinvent Your Beauty Business In The Age Of Digital And Covid 19. Guest: Andrea Fairweather Bailey, Fairweather Faces

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Andrea Fairweather Bailey is the first African-American key makeup artist at Good Morning America. She’s an entrepreneur who pioneered the mobile beauty business and created patented products that are used by celebrities and makeup lovers all over the world. She offers tips on how to reinvent and grow your business in the digital age and how to protect yourself and clients in the age of Covid 19. Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation. MEMBERSHIP: BECOME A PATRON https://www.pa...

How to create a digital beauty business in the age of Covid 19. Guest: Andrea Fairweather Bailey, Fairweather Faces

May 04, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Andrea Fairweather Bailey is the first African-American key makeup artist at Good Morning America. She’s an entrepreneur who pioneered the mobile beauty business and created patented products that are used by celebrities and makeup lovers all over the world. She offers tips on how to reinvent and grow your business in the digital age and how to protect yourself and clients in the age of Covid 19. Thanks for listening and enjoy the conversation. MEMBERSHIP: BECOME A PATRON https://www.pa...

How to create work life balance at home during Covid 19. Host: Evolyn Brooks, In My Solitude LA

May 03, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.23 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss. In this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories and growth strategies from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are leading conscious businesses with intention. You’ll learn firsthand how and why these disrupters, pioneers and cutting edge makers are dedicated to moving women and the culture forward around the globe. Built By A Boss, led by journalist, Evolyn Brooks, is designed to encourage women of all ages to disrupt their own creative process...

The Top 3 Things You Can Do Every Day To Create Work Life Balance At Home During Covid 19. Host: Evolyn Brooks, In My Solitude LA

May 03, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss. In this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories and growth strategies from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are leading conscious businesses with intention. You’ll learn firsthand how and why these disrupters, pioneers and cutting edge makers are dedicated to moving women and the culture forward around the globe. Built By A Boss, led by journalist, Evolyn Brooks, is designed to encourage women of all ages to disrupt their own creative process...

How to create work life balance at home during Covid 19. Host: Evolyn Brooks

May 03, 2020 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.23 MB

Welcome to Built By A Boss. In this podcast, you’ll hear unique origin stories and growth strategies from successful female founders and entrepreneurs who are leading conscious businesses with intention. You’ll learn firsthand how and why these disrupters, pioneers and cutting edge makers are dedicated to moving women and the culture forward around the globe. Built By A Boss, led by journalist, Evolyn Brooks, is designed to encourage women of all ages to disrupt their own creative process...