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Job Optional Podcast with Jenae Nicole

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 7 years ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratings

The Job Optional Podcast is created for Women of Color who are inspired to start a Small Business on the side of their current 9 to 5 grind. If you have a vision to use your passion to create a profitable Side Hustle, that will give you the Freedom to live Job Optional.
Each weekly episode will share actionable steps, key resources and powerful advice to inspire and motivate you and your business to success!

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035 Goals Setting for Success

October 22, 2016 20:12 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Happy Birthday Trish Ann aka Mommy!  Last week we got clear on why we are doing this, so with that in mind, our focused goal is in place.  I covered creating SMART goals on the blog last week if you need more detailed help with goal setting check out that blog post. Vision set , goals established , re affirmed the goal and vision with these answers and are super clear on why. We take our 2 goals and Break them down into monthly objectives.  Each month gets a clear focused assignmen...

034: Clear Goals Start With WHY

October 04, 2016 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Our WHY is now coming into play, this is going to give our GOALS  direction   We should have two main goals at all times.   An overarching ultimate goal and the current year goal. This may sound counterproductive at first like chasing two rabbits end with none. But in this case these two are mutually beneficial yin and yang   A simple example is a blog and a blog post you have the main carrier the blog but it’s the blog post that makes it viable you can't have one without the o...

033 Clarity with Mind Maps

September 20, 2016 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

The last episode we did a brain dump and let our imagination run wild to get the vision piece out of our heads. Now that We have the vision, let's get clear and put these thoughts and ideas into Order that make sense. Mind mapping is basically a visual tool to help structure your thoughts into Logical next steps using drawings and words. For a visual example of what this looks like just google mind mapping and look at images results. Not the creative type like me then you can use out...

032: Creating Vision for Strategic Business Plan

September 06, 2016 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Side Hustle month we're talking all things side hustle and starting at the beginning. Vision and Mission are the topic on the show this month. September begins the fourth quarter of the year, and I want us to go into the new year with a clear vision goal and plan. With us being at the beginning of football season, like I tell hubby in the 4th quarter plenty of games have been won and lost. Not just getting started that's ok too every year we need to reboot so to speak and still have ...

031: Are you a Broke Entrepreneur or just Broken?

August 24, 2016 02:37 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

While reading an email from Michelle Talbert from Her Power Hustle with the question is your target audience broke? Made me think about my own "broken" mentality of Being cheap and over protective is holding me back. Broken in your mindset of lack. We buy what we want to buy. We find resources for what we want. I truly believe what you think about you bring about and what we say is what we see. Don’t give everything away. This is a business folks ain't gonna ask Chanel to take 20 dol...

030: The Power of Story

August 16, 2016 03:58 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Listening to Lisa Nichols talk about the  Story we will leave and the inspiration I got from it.

029: The Feast and Famine of Entrepreneurship

August 11, 2016 02:13 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MB

Being young and idealistic can make you shoot for the moon, without even a dirty mattress to catch you. At least that's my story of early failure or as we tried and true Entrepreneurs say... lessons. There are no failures only a lesson on what not to do the next time! On today's show I share how a false sense of security shook me in my 1st attempt at launching a Business. How using your Side Hustle as a Launching Pad to financially support you in the early transition. Never begrudge...

Reality of Racism in America

August 03, 2016 02:36 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

Race and Racism in America is such a hot bed topic and it is getting harder everyday to see yet another sad case of brutality and injustice. This episode I share my heart with you in hopes that we can begin to heal our deep seated wounds and shed this issue of racism. As a global community it is our responsibility to leave this world better than we got it.

027: Stand Out from the Crowd

May 24, 2016 02:05 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

There was a great analogy about being your Authentic self in Business on an episode of Podcasts sessions by Podcast Movement 15. It spoke about what is your "est"? Like Garyvee is the crazi'est' and Ellen Degeneres is the funni'est'. You Differentiate yourself from the market with what makes you special. Is it your wit, sweetness, Whatever it is it's in Your DNA. Your unique fingerprint so to speak. When u don’t use your individuality you become Cookie cutter and add to the noise. ...

026: Dreaming is key to Business Success

May 21, 2016 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

You must have a dream to first to be able to see it become a reality. In today's show Jenae will share some personal struggle and how to stay focused in the midst of adversity. The reasons why you need to keep a clear focus on the dream and what is really important to have it become a success. Also, how Entrepreneurs deal with the blessing and curse of having the gift of Vision to see possibilities. "Discipline becomes dormant in the absence of a dream" Rory Vaden Can't walk where ...

025: Create or Consume

April 05, 2016 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MB

Are you creating a legacy or busy stuffing yourself on consuming more than is necessary?   Getting fat on the meat of the land.   Today Jenae is talking about how to use Just in time learning to FOCUS only on what is applicable to you and your business at the stage you are in right now!   When we are stuffing ourselves with information it only Leads to overwhelm and stagnation in our Business.   Information with no application is useless.   JenaeNicole.com

024: Radio is Dead

March 24, 2016 04:19 - 26 minutes - 25 MB

In this episode Jenae shares her case for why Terrestrial Radio is officially the "Walking Dead".   With today's microwave society, nobody wants to listen to a million commercials and wait forever hoping the song they wanna hear actually gets played.   Besides, why not use the valuable time while commuting and doing mundane task becoming a better (insert hobby, passion, interest here). Yeah, I pick that.  

023: Power of the Paycheck

March 15, 2016 02:24 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Perspective matters When you begin to look at your day job as your first investor in your dream business you have a new perspective on it. Don’t begrudge humble beginnings I personally am not built to jump ship with no lifeline, I am more productive having the "stable income" as I build on the side. Done it hated it - so focused on income I never could build. It was paralyzing to me, but some folk can and need to burn the boats to really see it through and they thrive in that sink or s...

022: We are ALL Marketers

January 12, 2016 03:40 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Whether you're trying to get a Man, land a dream Job or secure a client contract, it's ALL Marketing!   In Today's episode we talk about…  Being Authentic in our Marketing Why the next new thing is not necessarily the best for you and your audience Video Marketing is not for everybody specifically Livestreaming   Michael Stelzner Social Media Examiner Social Media Marketing World Conference Podcast Movement JenaeNicole.com

021: Mastermind & Shine

January 06, 2016 04:20 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

In Today's episode Jenae Nicole talks about how elevating someone else's shine will not dim your own, but enhance it. - Why you should be first in line to support your friends Hustle - How Diamonds sparkle best in groups - Why a Mastermind can be what seperate you from the rest #We AllWin Michelle Talbert JenaeNicole.com Please Rate and Review the show in iTunes

020: 6 Months & 10 lessons

January 01, 2016 04:52 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MB

My top 10 lessons learned from my first 6 months podcasting. 1. Save file before you say your first word 2. Just start already 3. Be your own truth, it'll show 4. Invest in your project 5. The real work begins after New and Noteworthy 6. It's not about you 7. Be proud of your lil show and tell everybody 8. Notice others shine 9. Implement fast 10. Don’t give up JenaeNicole.com

Don't be a Cheapskate

December 31, 2015 05:26 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Why being a cheap Bast$@# is keeping you from progress with your Business. The how and why to getting and accepting help with your Entrepreneurial journey. Closed hands dont get fed, Stop trying to be a Superhero, take advantage of your resources.

FOCUS

December 30, 2015 04:16 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Like the great Entrepreneur on Fire John Lee Dumas we are going to FOCUS - Follow One Course Until Success and finish 2015 strong. In this episode we talk about not getting distracted, Business ADD and what to do with all those million dollar ideas. Appreciating the journey and accepting shortcomings.

017: Business Cornerstone

November 18, 2015 02:14 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

I want to take a step back and make sure that we get the Cornerstone of our Business right. Think about this Cornerstone. Now days you see them as decorative or commemorative parts of a building but the roots of the Cornerstone was to be the first stone laid in the foundation of a building, which determined the placement of each subsequent stone. I want us to make sure that our Cornerstone is set in the optimal place so that once we have made it to completion our footing is sure. So before...

016: Protect Your Brand

November 10, 2015 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

  I share the steps you need to take today to protect your Brand. By securing your Digital Real Estate including your Website and Social Media profiles. In  today's episode you will Learn why you need to install security immediately for your website, and how your email can be the  gateway or  backdoor into your defense system.   Why even though there have been over a thousand attempts to hack into my website, over the last two weeks, I am not freaking out.   How a simple hashtag sear...

015: Worth the Investment?

October 28, 2015 03:50 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this Entrepreneurial Journey you will be required to Invest Time, Energy, Resources and definitely Money. Are you prepared to make the Investment ?   Links JenaeNicole.com

014: Influence and Impact

October 13, 2015 03:59 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode Jenae shares some ah-ha moments she was wowed by while watching Michael Hyatt's Influence and Impact Summit. The Summit features many of the top Entrepreneurs, Speakers and Digital Marketing experts in the field.   This awesome online conference is available free until October 15, 2015. The link below will get you access until then. If you miss it, the videos will be available on Platform University only (paid program).   Links Influence and Impact Summit MichaelHya...

013: Overworked & Underwhelmed

October 06, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

            Not only do we have the same business goals and objectives as well as home and family obligations we have a full time job that is a monster in and of itself to manage our time with.   And yes we chose this life and we can quit and throw in the towel at any moment if we want, but not us girls because we are World Changers and we never quit!   I know getting started with your Side Hustle has not been easy we feel overworked  With our ever growing to do list - website, networki...

012: Fab 5 Favorite Apps

September 29, 2015 02:20 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

Awesome Apps for Social Media Awesome Apps for Social Media that I use daily to keep me on top of my Social Media game. Apps Buffer- Content Curation scheduler: This app keeps me from doing social media all day every day, working smart and not hard by taking already created content that I find useful for my business and sharing it at specified times throughout the week. · Feedly- Content Curator: Up to date Content from blogs that I love, that is laid out in a cool magazine style format...

011: Getting Started with Facebook Fan Pages

September 21, 2015 22:56 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

What is a Facebook Fan Page and why do you need one? A Fan Page is a page you can create for free on Facebook to promote your business or Passion Project. The benefit of having a Fan Page on Facebook verses promoting yourself on the regular news feed is so you don't spam your friends with information that may not interest them. It also lends credibility to your business. A fan Page is a good starting option for folks just starting up a new business especially if its a "trial" project to se...

010: Side Hustle Website Creation Tips and Resources

September 15, 2015 04:05 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

  There is no excuse in 2015 to not have a Website for your Business, with so many options available from free to paid, even everything done for you. I share my personal recommendations for Website Domain Name services to Web Hosting. Most importantly you will learn what to avoid and get awesome resources to get you started with your Website.   Domain Name Services: Websitepalace.com GoDaddy.com     Hosting options: Free Website options for beginners that are not committed to their...

009: Elevate Your Vision

September 08, 2015 02:56 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

  Today’s show we will learn to Quit thinking small when it comes to the Vision we have For our Passion Project. To become a Success at anything we do in life it will require us To see things from a different perspective. It’s time to go to another level and we can’t get there With the thinking that got us to now. We have to expand what is possible in our Entrepreneurial Journey even to ourselves sometimes.         What is a Mastermind and how will help you…   ·         See the fo...

008: Building Relationships for Successful Business

September 01, 2015 09:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Todays show is all about helping you build relationships that are the foundation of a strong business.    Quotable:  Your net worth is directly proportional to your network     5 points on Relationship Building       1. Foster current relationships    · Appreciate current customers, friends and family that have your back! · Don’t get too comfortable; business is Business ·  keep it professional, with the highest level of customer service         2.   Be Present on Social Media...

007: Podcast Movement 15 key Takeaways

August 26, 2015 04:05 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

What I learned from the best at Podcast Movement 2015   I am still reeling from information overload almost a month after Podcast Movement '15!  The organizers did such an awesome job with bringing some of the best in the industry to impart massive Epic content to us.  I and everyone I connected with at the conference and online afterwards have concurred that this is definitely the one you need to attend.  Lord willing, I will definitely be in Chicago next year. I encourage you to buy t...

006: Name It and Claim It

August 16, 2015 23:10 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

 Name it and Claim it - Securing your Social Real Estate So have you noticed most Brands these days have a certain look and feel to all of their Marketing material including their Social Media channels. Well Ladies, this is one area most big brands are on point with. This is a great way to solidify your brand as well as keeping it simple for your target to find you across any social platform. Take my word for it,  these tips will help you keep your sanity once you get more involved with  y...

005: Find Your Niche

August 11, 2015 02:57 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Finding your Niche and walking out your Purpose!   I'm sure, you have a million and one ideas and people you want to help.   I am super amped about helping black business succeed.  Period.    But that is way too broad to tackle.    Okay more specific, black women who are stuck in the idea zone, who have a passion (ok lots of passions :) just not sure what to do next.    Bingo! You’re my girl.   Riches in the Niches   We have all probably heard this or some version of it. Unle...

004: Conference Tips

August 06, 2015 03:45 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Quotespiration "There are no secrets to success, it is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from ." ~ Colin Powell   Overview My key takeaways on how to prepare for your first conference Description How to be prepared to get the most from your first conference. From planning to attending the conference great tips on what to be aware of when at you first conference.   Resources The Job Optional Podcast on facebook  @JobOpt on Twitter             Top Ten Tips   Take...

003: Essential Plan for your Small Business

July 27, 2015 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

How an epic failure taught me to plan first and take action later. The five key areas to set up a clear plan that will guide your side hustle into a thriving business.     Essential Plan for your Small Business  Each business venture I tried on my entrepreneurial journey failed. Why?  because I missed this most basic step, plan first then take massive action. Make sure you prepare your small business for a winning start with these top tips. Key Take aways PLAN then ACT A goal withou...

Introduction: Why Job Optional?

July 20, 2015 03:00 - 7 minutes - 7.12 MB

Introducing the Job Optional Podcast and Host Jenae Nicole. Sharing why, Job Optional and what you can expect from the Podcast 

Just Start

July 20, 2015 03:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

  The steps you need to get started with your Side hustle and why you need to start now! QuoteSpiration [Tweet "" Don't ask God to order your steps, if you are not willing to move your feet."Jenae @JobOpt #sidehustle"] Key Take aways Be clear to yourself on why you want this business You already have what you need to be successful Die Empty Take imperfect action, do the work and reap the rewards. Book of the Day Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion" target="_bl...

Can I get a hook up?

July 20, 2015 03:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MB

How to deal with Clients who are constantly trying to get a "hook up". 

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