Unpolished MBA
161 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago -Entrepreneurs are sometimes called "unpolished" because they are scrappy and unconventional when starting a business.
On this podcast, we speak with entrepreneurs and innovators.
Some went to Business School and have a formal MBA degree while others don't.
Did it make a difference?
They share the answer to that as well as other pieces of wisdom.
To listen to all episodes or apply to become a guest, go to www.unpolishedmba.com
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Episodes
Episode 064: Networking: The Path to Profits, Promotions, And Power w/Kirk Barnes
September 30, 2022 16:45 - 33 minutes - 26.9 MBSome Topics Discussed Include: How networking and selling are related How to decrease the time to close a sale How to be highly effective in front of customers Why the best-networked person WINS Kirk's proprietary selling model (it's fire!!!) Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Kirk Barnes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkbarnes/ Company: https://transpharmed.com/ and https://iamkirkbarnes.com Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://www.linked...
Episode 063: "Silently Saving" the Earth and Mentoring Young Engineers w/Sol Rosenbaum
September 23, 2022 20:20 - 24 minutes - 19.9 MBTopics Discussed Include: Equality and Equity in STEM Representation in STEM matters Mentoring Early Stage Engineers Sol "silently saving" the Earth in his daily work as an Licensed Professional Engineer Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Sol Rosenbaum LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/solrosenbaum/ Company: SR Engineering & Consulting LLC https://www.linkedin.com/company/sr-engineering-consulting-llc/about/ Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://...
Episode 062: Do You Lowkey Wanna Be A Consultant?
September 19, 2022 19:10 - 23 minutes - 18.7 MBTopics Discussed Include: Monique answers your questions about starting a business (it seems like many of you want to become Consultants so she calls you out) Soliciting strange people to invest in your company Learning about how to fundraise properly from Venture Capitalists Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Resources The book mentioned: Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Walter Mendelson Consulting Mastermind w/Monique Mills: Apply here Follow Monique Mills Lin...
Episode 061: "Falling" Into Consulting (By Accident)
September 10, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 38.6 MBTopics Discussed Include: Why and how rubbish gets posted on LinkedIn Why engineers and experts create things that don't make money How startups are similar to a science experiment Why entrepreneurs need to stop charging by the hour ASAP Taking your kids with you to business meetings Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow The Recognized Authority Company: https://therecognizedauthority.com/ Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique...
Episode 060: Burnout in Content Creators w/Walter Gainer II
September 02, 2022 20:15 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBTopics Discussed Include: How to avoid burnout as a content creator The controversy about Black hair being considered "unprofessional" in the workplace Daymond John changing his style the more successful he became Harvey Coleman and The Organizational Game (here's the book we mentioned) Our positive engagement with the "crying CEO" from LinkedIn Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Walter Gainer II LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltergainerii/ Com...
Episode 059: Doing A Startup And Doing An MBA Are NOT Comparable w/Palash Soni
August 25, 2022 00:00 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MBTopics Discussed Include: How MBA and starting a startup are very different How going to Harvard Business School made it easier to raise money for his startup Starting a business during the pandemic Follow Palash Soni LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/palashsoni Goldcast: https://www.goldcast.io Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquemills/ Bio Website: https://moniquemills.biz/ TPM Focus - Revenue-Focused Strategy for Startups and SMBs: https://tpmfo...
Episode 058: Automate Your Business w/Irit Levi
August 13, 2022 07:00 - 31 minutes - 25.3 MBIrit Levin does the stuff that gives most entrepreneurs a headache to do themselves---automation, integrations, and workflow systems. It may sound boring, but it's a gamechanger. Some Topics Discussed In This Episode Include: How Irit opened her business with $100 right when the COVID-19 pandemic began How your content sells for you (if done right) How giving detailed information away for free affects business How social media is "rented" space Several tech tools that you should be us...
Episode 057: You've Already Been Fooled By AI Tools
August 06, 2022 22:49 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, Monique discusses the current ability and future of AI tools, particularly in copywriting. Topics Discussed Include: The drawbacks to using AI tools in copywriting Being guilted into not using AI Surviving as a nascent and/or small business owner How you've already been duped by AI tools How people get in their feelings about being replaced by AI tools Using Jasper and getting it for free at tpmfocus.com/jasper Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...
Episode 056: Let's Talk About Startup Advisors w/Monique Mills
July 30, 2022 01:11 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode, Monique discusses bringing on Advisors as a startup founder. She answers an incoming question and elaborates with more information. Topics Discussed Include: Pre-seed And Seed Companies May Need Different Advisors Having Outside Advisors Once You're Funded Why Taking Advice From Too Many People Is An Issue Equity Given to Advisors How Board of Directors Are Involved Creating Balance With Advisors From The Start Going Down Rabbit Holes Due To Advice Received The FAS...
Episode 055: Helping Non-technical Entrepreneurs Navigate The Software World
July 23, 2022 11:30 - 38 minutes - 44 MBAndre Barnes is a senior software consultant who partners with non-technical individuals to help them bring their ideas to market and achieve business outcomes. By translating highly technical concepts for the nontechnical, Andre helps bridge the gap between brilliant ideas and successful businesses. Topics Include:The Concept of No-Code and the Pros and Cons STEM Trained Thinking and Problem-Solving for Business Testing the Market with Your Idea The Different Types of Developers and Language...
Episode 055: Helping Non-Technical Entrepreneurs Navigate The Software World
July 23, 2022 11:30 - 38 minutes - 44 MBAndre Barnes is a senior software consultant who partners with non-technical individuals to help them bring their ideas to market and achieve business outcomes. By translating highly technical concepts for the nontechnical, Andre helps bridge the gap between brilliant ideas and successful businesses. Topics Include: The Concept of No-Code and the Pros and Cons STEM Trained Thinking and Problem-Solving for Business Testing the Market with Your Idea The Different Types of Developers and L...
Episode 054: A Little Change of Direction
July 15, 2022 22:00 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBIn this epsiode, Monique talks about a little change of direction in the show and what you can expect moving forward. To submit your questions to be read and answered on a future episode, text them to 470-400-8008. Follow Monique: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquemills/ Website: moniquemills.biz
Episode 053: Most Companies Don't Get Money From Venture Capital
June 27, 2022 07:43 - 21 minutes - 9.95 MBIn this week's installment of Unpolished MBA, Monique shares some crucial business advice that she has been posting about with her Linkedin community over the past several weeks. If you're like most people who follow the media, financial podcasts, and publications, you know how much time and attention is devoted to the importance of venture capital. Monique is here to remind us that too many founders and business owners become fixated on the pursuit of investors, at the potential peril of ...
Episode 052: The Future Faces of STEM
June 20, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBOn this week's special Mother-Daughter edition of Unpolished MBA Monique welcomes her daughter Amerie to the show to discuss an upcoming opportunity that she will be participating in at Stanford University. Alongside a number of high school students from around the world, Amerie will be studying at Stanford as part of a special summer program targeted toward gifted students in areas of STEM and medicine. In this episode, Monique and Amerie discuss this program while unpacking the importanc...
Episode 051: Turning Your Website into a Virtual World with Farah Allen
May 30, 2022 06:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBOn this week's episode of Unpolished MBA, Monique was thrilled to welcome Farah Allen, founder and CEO of The Labz, an Atlanta based company whose revolutionary new design tools are making it easier for creatives and companies of all shapes and sizes to create highly interactive and immersive web experiences. In this conversation, Monique and Farah discuss the emergence and impending dominance of web 3.0 technologies such as virtual reality, the Metaverse, and blockchain-based applications....
Episode 050: The Power and Potential of Podcasting with Mike DiCioccio
May 23, 2022 06:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBOn this week's episode of the Unpolished MBA, Monique speaks with Mike DiCioccio about his unique journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurial podcast innovator. Mike is the Founder, President, and Head Producer for Social Chameleon, a podcast production, distribution, and content agency that focuses on producing, distributing, and marketing best-in-class podcasts and media for a range of corporate and private clients. In this conversation, Mike shares his passion for creativity, love o...
Episode 049: Farm to Table Entrepreneurship with Duane Slyder
May 16, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBOn this week's episode of Unpolished MBA, Monique spoke with fellow entrepreneur and passionate farm-to-table innovator Duane Slyder. Duane is the founder and CTO of Seasonal Roots, an innovative and eco-conscious online farmers market that serves the metro Washington DC area and surrounding suburbs. Duane and his team at Seasonal Roots are providing ways to make healthy eating easy with their simple-to-use online farmers market and convenient year-round local, home delivery. Members custo...
Episode 048: FIGuring It Out with Monique Mills
May 09, 2022 06:00 - 19 minutes - 8.84 MBOn this week's episode of Unpolished MBA, Monique is thrilled to share with listeners the story behind her new venture, Focused Innovation Group. Monique shares some of the anxiety that she has been feeling about being the public face of the group and how the lead-up to launch has emboldened her to find the courage to be confident in leveling up her game and insisting that she “can't stop, won't stop.” Monique goes on to share the exciting news about her new role and how Focused Innovation ...
Episode 047: Mastering Content Marketing Strategies with Diana Mitchell
May 02, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBOn this week's episode of Unpolished MBA Monique welcomes Marketing Expert Diana Mitchell. Diana is a former VP of Marketing with over a decade of both corporate and freelance experience in the field of marketing, public relations, and creative copy. Diana has consulted and engaged in content work for companies such as Ortega, Ford, and General Motors. Currently Diana helms her own consulting company Diana Mitchell Consulting where she helps freelance entrepreneurs, small business owners, ...
Episode 046: Perception, Performance, and Power with Morgan Wider
April 25, 2022 06:30 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBAfter a short spring hiatus, Unpolished MBA returns this week by welcoming author, speaker, and stylist Morgan Wider to the podcast. Morgan is a renowned corporate stylist who after studying economics at Georgetown University went on to spend over a decade in the business world working within the corporate offices of some of the best known brands in the world. After excelling with companies such as, the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Carters, Inc. Morgan set out on a journey of both e...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - A Brave New Step For 2022
March 10, 2022 07:00 - 6 minutes - 3.03 MBIn this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique shares an exciting announcement about her future and the future of the Unpolished MBA podcast. After years of working in industries ranging from semiconductors to power plants, aviation to real estate and software, Monique is taking another bold step and buying a new company. Despite the fact that many doubters have questioned this decision, Monique shares how regardless of all of her success and experience over the years, she is actually ready t...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Stepping Up My Game
March 10, 2022 06:00 - 6 minutes - 3.03 MBIn this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique shares an exciting announcement about her future and the future of the Unpolished MBA podcast. After years of working in industries ranging from semiconductors to power plants, aviation to real estate and software, Monique is taking another bold step and buying a new company. Despite the fact that many doubters have questioned this decision, Monique shares how regardless of all of her success and experience over the years, she is actually ready...
Episode 045: Supercharging Your Sales With Executive Sales Coach Marcus Chan
March 07, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode Monique welcomes sales supercharger Marcus Chan to The Unpolished MBA. Marcus is a gifted and insightful sales leader who brings an array of knowledge and invaluable tips to this week's show. Monique and Marcus track the progress of Marcus’s career from top flight sales manger to founder of Venli Consulting Group and developer of the Six Figure Sales Academy. Marcus shares war stories from the difficult and degrading days of his early sales experience reminding us of the imp...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - What Kanye West Can Teach Us About Persistence and Self Belief
March 03, 2022 06:00 - 10 minutes - 4.89 MBIn this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique shares her opinions on the new three-part Netflix documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of Kanye West from small-time Chicago music producer to global icon. Monique uses Kanye’s musical journey to illustrate the importance of persistence and resilience in the face of constant rejection and ridicule. By examining Kanye’s life we can see that even the most talented visionaries face immense roadblocks, humiliation, and doubt on their path to s...
Episode 044: Mastering the World of Franchising with Expert Consultant Chris Wilson
February 28, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode Monique welcomes franchising expert and consultant Chris Wilson. Chris breaks down his journey from the corporate world to the exciting and challenging world of franchisee and operator of two pilates studios in Orlando, Florida. In addition to being an experienced franchise operator, Chris is also a consultant and coach for individuals looking to take on a franchise in a host of business categories and services including food and beverage, fitness and exercise, retail, and ...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Take a Chance on Yourself
February 24, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 4.54 MBIn this episode, Monique is finally able to tell the story of how her husband and son beat out thousands of competitors to make it to the final round of Top Chef Jr. After signing an NDA with the show’s producers that has now expired, Monique can now properly brag about the two special men in her life and the journey they took from a long shot Atlanta audition to the heart of Hollywood. This story is meant to inspire listeners who may feel that they don't have the expertise or training in ...
Episode 043: Renee Purdie on Entrepreneurs With Evolving Interests
February 21, 2022 07:15 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode, Monique is pleased to welcome Renee Purdie to the show. Renee is a multi-talented publisher, graphic designer, marketing guru, and academic with two master's degrees and she also plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Education. Renee looks back on her entrepreneurial journey while sharing stories and experiences gathered during her years as an independent publisher, cooking aficionado, and designer. Renee also shares how having all the fanciest software or latest computer tools does ...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - The Down Low on the PTO
February 17, 2022 06:00 - 9 minutes - 4.45 MBIn this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique unpacks the relatively recent trend of employers offering unlimited PTO to employees and why the seemingly too good to be true offer is linked to some basic accounting practices and business expenses. Using General Electric as a corporate example, listeners will learn about how traditional 2-3 week paid time off periods can become a financial liability for companies throughout a fiscal year. By offering unlimited paid time off, companies can fr...
Episode 042: Alastair McDermott on the Power and Purpose of Specialization
February 14, 2022 06:00 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, Monique speaks with Alastair McDermott about his journey from an “unemployable” software engineer to SEO specialist and founder of WebsiteDoctor. Alastair shares the power of drilling down on specialization and authoritative expertise in a given field and how that specialization can give innovators a focus and niche audience that general services do not offer. Monique and Alastair also explore the journey of choosing your focus if you elect to specialize in a given field. ...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Don't Build It (Yet!)
February 10, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes - 3.47 MBIn this episode of Thursday Thoughts Monique gets real with listeners by delivering the news that so many innovators and entrepreneurs don't want to hear…“Don’t build it, they won't come.” The pre-occupation of countless founders is the insistence on rushing their product or service to market before they truly understand the product, potential market, or customer. This is why it's vital that the foundation of customer discovery be laid before beginning to build any aspect of your new busin...
Episode 041: Kristin Slink - Nontechie Turned Tech AF
February 07, 2022 06:00 - 20 minutes - 9.51 MBIn this episode, Monique speaks with Kristin Slink the founder and CEO of Tech AF, a group of professional trainers and coaches empowering women and enabling them to bring their innovations and ideas to market quickly regardless of their level of computer engineering, coding, or high-level technical skills. In this conversation, Kristin shares how her journey from psychology student to a burgeoning FinTech innovator was achieved without prodigious technical understanding or coding skills. ...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - How Leading a Startup Compares to Parenting
February 03, 2022 06:00 - 8 minutes - 3.88 MBIn this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique reflects on her Linkedin post celebrating the recent accomplishments of her daughter. After posting the update, Monique was not only moved by the words of encouragement and praise that people left on the post but was reminded about how running a business or startup is in many ways like being a parent. This reminder encouraged Monique to remind listeners that despite how hard they work on their startup or innovation, so much of your business’s l...
Episode 040: Monique Mills - Blazing the Entrepreneurial Trails (Interview Re-Share From Breaking Barriers: Building a Hire Ground)
January 31, 2022 06:00 - 41 minutes - 19 MBToday's episode is a little different than our usual format…this week Monique is on the other side of the interview! She shares her interview on Breaking Barriers, a podcast produced by tech startup Hire Ground. This is a truly unique opportunity to hear Monique open up about own story, which is rarely covered on Unpolished MBA! Topics discussed in this episode: How Monique Helps B2B Companies Achieve Their Revenue Goals The Importance Of Aligning Your Marketing Efforts With Your Revenue...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Is Entertainment Getting in the Way of Your Education?
January 27, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes - 3.54 MBIn this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique reflects on her thoughts after listening to a podcast from fellow innovator and Focus 3 CEO Tim Kight. In his podcast, Tim zeroed in on the fact that in this day and age many people are confusing Entertainment with Education! In a world of 24/7 content whether on Netflix, streaming, social media, or just online, modern men and women can often spend hours consuming and commenting on this content all in the name of improving their education or awar...
Episode 039: Walter Melanson - Innovator In Real Estate & Co-founder of PropertyGuys.com
January 24, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 8.37 MBIn this episode, Monique is joined by Walter Melanson, the Co-founder of PropertyGuys.com, a Canadian-based real estate and technology innovator that's transforming the market. Walter breaks down the history of the company that was formed over 20 years ago and how that wealth of experience has led him and his fellow founders towards building a company that truly understands the needs of an ever-evolving housing market, both in Canada and now in the US. Monique and Walter also discuss how rem...
Episode 039: Walter Melanson - Innovator In Real Estate
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 8.37 MBIn this episode, Monique is joined by Walter Melanson, the Co-founder of PropertyGuys.com, a Canadian-based real estate and technology innovator that's transforming the market. Walter breaks down the history of the company that was formed over 20 years ago and how that wealth of experience has led him and his fellow founders towards building a company that truly understands the needs of an ever-evolving housing market, both in Canada and now in the US. Monique and Walter also discuss how re...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Finding the Courage to Reinvent Your Business
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBIn this episode of Thursday Thoughts, Monique reflects upon hearing the news of a friend who has decided to shut down their consulting business in the wake of ungrateful clientele and internet trolls. Perhaps counterintuitively then Monique explains why this move will likely be great for her friend! So many times founders and entrepreneurs find themselves in a rut with the way they are running their business. For a combination of reasons including fear, pride, or even lack of motivation the...
Episode 038: Jared Yellin - 10X Your Startup
January 17, 2022 11:26 - 26 minutes - 9.23 MBIn this episode, I was so excited to speak with Jared Yellin, the founder of 10X Incubator who has set the audacious and revolutionary goal of starting 10,000 tech start-ups in 10 Years. After founding and building the hugely successful marketing platform Synduit, Jared decided to refocus his energies on helping small tech startups achieve launch by creating a unique network of profit-sharing partners who are committed to investing their resources into companies and individuals they truly be...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Say No To Free
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBDoes your innovation, software, code, or brave idea actually put money in your bank account? If you're like most entrepreneurs, start-ups, or small business owners…the answer is no. In this week's Thursdays Thoughts, Monique shares her insights and experience on why the value of your product cannot be overlooked. More often than not, innovators can be seduced into giving their intellectual property away for free with the promise of hype, promotion, and huge returns in the long term. In rea...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Reframing New Year’s Resolutions for 2022
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.1 MBIn this premiere episode of 2022, Monique helps us to reframe resolutions by reimagining how to make goals that focus on the impact that we have on individuals and the larger world. Monique also explores a simple 5-step technique developed by Tim Ferriss that helps participants to continue focusing on positive and nourishing things that produce the most reliable and powerful peaks throughout the New Year! Topics Include: Reframing New Year's Resolutions Evaluating What Makes Us Truly Hap...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - The Liberation of Boundaries
December 30, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBIn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Monique shares how incorporating boundaries in both your personal and professional life can be a transformative step towards reducing stress and becoming the person you are striving to be. With the Holidays in full swing, it’s more important than ever to take a step back and take time for yourself. In today’s reflection, we learn just how healthy self-care and boundary setting can be. Topics Include: The Practice of Setting Boundaries Saying No So You Can...
Episode 037: Monique Mills - Are You Failing at Selling?
December 27, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes - 8.58 MBIn this episode, Monique walks listeners through the incredibly important process of defining the relationships that you have with potential customers. Often founders or salespeople can deceive themselves into believing that the number of potential leads or prospects is far greater than they are in reality. Today Monique will help us to define the differences in these various levels of customer relations by clearly defining the difference between suspects, prospects, leads, and actual custo...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - How Recency Bias Effects Brand Perception
December 23, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBIn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Monique reminds listeners of the importance of staying focused on consistency and frequency when marketing your brand and remembering that no matter how good you think your product is, your brand is only as strong as your last customer interaction. Topics Include: The Importance of Consistency in Marketing Building a Community for Your Product Pre-Release The Relation Between Recency Bias and Brand Perception How Lack of Communication Causes Churn Webs...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - How Recency Bias Effects Brand Perception
December 23, 2021 11:00 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MBIn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Monique reminds listeners of the importance of staying focused on consistency and frequency when marketing your brand and remembering that no matter how good you think your product is, your brand is only as strong as your last customer interaction. Topics Include: The Importance of Consistency in Marketing Building a Community for Your Product Pre-Release The Relation Between Recency Bias and Brand Perception How Lack of Communication Causes Churn Webs...
Episode 036: Gabriel Isserlis - Filmmaker Turned Startup Founder
December 20, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, it was my pleasure to speak with Gabriel Isserlis, a UK-based founder who is revolutionizing access to creative spaces for visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and theatrical groups. His startup, Tutti, is essentially the Airbnb for creatives and strives to provide affordable workspaces for artists from all walks of life. Our conversation brought out the strategy consultant in me as Gabriel and I discussed the highs and lows of a startup lifestyle. He shares the struggles a...
Episode 036: Gabriel Isserlis - One Founders Journey Towards Providing Creative Spaces
December 20, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, it was my pleasure to speak with Gabriel Isseris, a UK-based founder who is revolutionizing access to creative spaces for visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and theatrical groups. His startup, Tutti is essentially the Airbnb for creatives and strives to provide affordable workspaces for artists from all walks of life. Our conversation brought out the strategy consultant in me as Gabriel and I discussed the highs and lows of a startup lifestyle. He shares the struggles a...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Walking in Your Purpose
December 16, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBIn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Monique shares a little about her experience interviewing Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna on Episode 35 of the Unpolished MBA podcast. After interviewing this incredible young woman, Monique was reminded that despite Augusta’s unique gifts each of us has our own unique fingerprints to place on this world. We can often be bogged down by negative signals coming from social media, stereotypes, or society at large. However, it’s vital that we remember to take the time to r...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Walking in Your Purpose
December 16, 2021 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MBIn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Monique shares a little about her experience interviewing Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna on Episode 35 of the Unpolished MBA podcast. After interviewing this incredible young woman, Monique was reminded that despite Augusta’s unique gifts each of us has our own unique fingerprints to place on this world. We can often be bogged down by negative signals coming from social media, stereotypes, or society at large. However, it’s vital that we remember to take the time to ...
Episode 035: Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna - Destined For Greatness
December 13, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 9.7 MBIn this episode, It’s my honor to be joined by one of the most incredible young women I’ve ever had the pleasure of speaking with. Augusta Uwamanzu-Nna is the Chief of Staff of the Black Women in Science and Engineering. At the age of 13, Augusta began experimenting with cement samples in the basement of her Elmont, New York home only to discover that she had a prodigious gift for science and engineering. Augusta’s journey has taken her from that basement to the halls of Harvard University ...
THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Getting Ghosted
December 09, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBIn this week’s Thursday Thoughts, Monique shares her opinions on why being “ghosted” by a client can be a growing experience for innovators or entrepreneurs whose products have not found their market fit. Topics Include: What Is Ghosting in a Business Context What Ghosting is Actually Communicating Remembering That Not All Clients are Early Adopters Only Innovation Causes Lost Clients to Return Website: https://unpolishedmba.com Follow Monique Mills LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...