Pimp Your Brilliance Podcast

Have you set your vision for this year? So many people have a difficult time finding their mojo at the beginning of a new year.  You’re coming down from the high of the holiday season and closing out the previous year. Then, you’re expected to jump right back in come January 1st. It doesn't work like that especially if you haven’t given yourself space to consider what you want to happen during  this fresh 365 days. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 steps to help you set your vision for the year. For show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/m15 Get Show Merchandise- keepchasingthestars.com/shop #pimpyourbrilliance  

If you’re struggling to connect with your community than this week’s episode is perfect for you. I’m chatting with personal branding strategist Maya Elious. Maya teaches experts how to create curriculum-based content to grow & monetize their online brand. She’s a genius when it comes to creating content that builds community and converts. In this episode, we dive into Maya’s humble beginnings on MySpace, her best tips for creating consistent content, the importance of setting boundaries and how she plans to impact 1,000 women. For show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/16 Get Show Merchandise- keepchasingthestars.com/shop #pimpyourbrilliance

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’ve invited my friend Amber Wright on to the show to interview me. After twenty-eight episodes, I felt this was the perfect way to end the first season of the podcast. In this episode, we discuss my background, how I knew when it was time to transition in my business, my best advice for staying consistent and my keys to success after 8+ years in business. This episode is sponsored by the Galaxy Visionary Journal- VisionaryJournal.co Get FREE shipping with code GALAXY at checkout. For show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/15 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Get show merchandise- bitly.com/brilliancetee Connect on Instagram- instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance Use #showyourbrilliance to be featured

In this week’s minisode, I’m answering a listener question. Taryn asks, “At what point in your business journey did you start to truly feel successful, by your own definition?” IN THIS EPISODE I SHARE: The epiphany that shifted my view of success Practical advice for finding success on your own terms Get show notes for this minisode- keepchasingthestars.com/m14

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Felecia Hatcher of Code Fever Miami and Black Tech Week. Felecia Hatcher is a White House Award-winning entrepreneur, badass business rainmaker, best selling author, globally sought-after speaker, media darling, mother, and Founder of Code Fever and Black Tech Week. Breathe... She is also the rather awesome former Chief Popsicle at Feverish Pops, a gourmet ice pop boutique and manufacturing brand with a Fortune 500 client roster that would make your head spin. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Felecia was a marketing executive working for big brands like Nintendo, Sony, Mckee Foods and the NBA. In this episode, we discuss how Felecia got started in business, the embarrassing moment that helped her discover a new business idea, how she handles transitions in her entrepreneurial journey and her quest to rid Miami of innovation deserts. This episode is sponsored by the Galaxy Visionary Journal- VisionaryJournal.co Get FREE shipping with code GALAXY at checkou

In this week’s minisode, I’m answering a listener question. Telara asks, “When you have so many creative ideas, how do you decide on which one to lead with?” This is a common issue amongst creatives who have no shortage of new ideas. ON THIS EPISODE I SHARE: 5 questions to evaluate your idea against Why ultimately the idea isn’t that important Why it’s important to love the process and not just the outcome   Get show notes for this minisode- keepchasingthestars.com/m13

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Brooklyn-based graphic designer Ed Roth of Stencil1. Stencil1 sells Ed's iconic line of stencil's and modern DIY tools. He has spent 13 years growing his stencil company and has been featured by Martha Stewart, The New York Times, ReadyMade, and Country Living.  In this episode, we discuss how Ed created his own opportunity by starting his stencil line, how he makes money as a stencil designer and his keys to success after 13 years in business. This episode is sponsored by the Galaxy Visionary Journal- VisionaryJournal.co Get FREE shipping with code GALAXY at checkout. For show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/13 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Get show merchandise- bitly.com/brilliancetee Connect on Instagram- instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance Use #showyourbrilliance to be featured

This week’s minisode is all about my passion project the Visionary Journal. After, running a successful Kickstarter campaign last year, I’ve decided to run a pre-order campaign to offset the production costs of bringing the Galaxy Visionary Journal back. In this episode, I’m sharing a little of my journey as a planner creator and giving you 5 important reasons why you need the Visionary Journal for 2018. Pre-order the Galaxy Visionary Journal at VisionaryJournal.co Get FREE shipping by using GALAXY at checkout.   Get full show for this minisode- keepchasingthestars.com/m11

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Lindsay White of Lot 801. Lot801 is a children's brand for the curious littles and mums who love practical style. After building her brand so quickly through social media and PR, other small shop owners took notice and started contacting her with questions on how they too could grow their brand. That's when she started Lot801 Marketing where she teaches other small biz owners how to grow their brand via social media, PR and email marketing. In this episode, we discuss how Lindsay started her children’s clothing line, the light bulb moment that made her take PR seriously, how she leverages celebrity relationships to grow her brand and her keys to success. This episode is sponsored by the Galaxy Visionary Journal- VisionaryJournal.co Get FREE shipping with code GALAXY at checkout. For show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/12 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Get show merchandise- bitly.com/brilliancetee Connect on Instagram- instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance Use #showyour

Today we’re talking all about creative collaborations. A common struggle amongst creative entrepreneurs is trying to gain visibility and grow their brands in an increasingly noisy online space. Once I started to partner up with other people I found it so much easier to grow my business and expand my influence. But there’s an art to pitching collaborations and more often than not I’m underwhelmed by the quality of pitches that I’ve received. In this episode, I’m sharing the dos and don’ts of creative collaborations. This minisode is sponsored by the Galaxy Visionary Journal- VisionaryJournal.co FREE shipping with promo code GALAXY Get full show notes for this minisode- keepchasingthestars.com/m11 Follow Pimp Your Brilliance on Instagram: @pimpyourbrilliance @starchasersonly

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Tamara Floyd an award-winning blogger and part-time superhero. Tamara started her blog, Natural Hair Rules.com in 2008 as a creative outlet and online natural hair journal. Over the years it has garnered more than one million monthly pageviews and a following nearly 700,000 across all social media channels. She has had the honor of working with top brands and companies such as Sally Beauty, Wal-Mart, and Dove, just to name a few. In this episode, we discuss how Tamara got started as a blogger, SEO best practices and repurposing content to build consistency and how failure is valuable. For show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/11 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Get show merchandise- bitly.com/brilliancetee Connect on Instagram- instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance Use #showyourbrilliance to be featured  

In a recent listener survey, I asked: What’s one thing that you’re struggling with in your creative business? Overwhelmingly the answers the revolved around struggles related to running a side hustle while holding down a 9 to 5. If you’ve been struggling to make progress with your side hustle because of time and organization issues you aren’t alone. Many creatives including myself have struggled with this. It has taken me years to figure out strategies, processes, and systems that help my business run with more ease. In this episode, I’m sharing 4 ways to master your side hustle. This minisode is sponsored by Side Hustle & Flow master class- sidehustleandflow.com Get full show for this minisode- keepchasingthestars.com/m10 Follow Pimp Your Brilliance on Instagram: @pimpyourbrilliance @starchasersonly Listener Survey- keepchasingthestars.com/survey

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with Jess Peterson. Jess is the CEO & Creative Producer of Mighty Oak, a creative studio that specializes in hand-made animation and design. Since launching in May 2015, their series of commercials, gifs, and editorial videos have been viewed millions of times, receiving acclaim from the ACLU, Huffington Post, and BBC. Her mission is to both encourage more creatives to explore the world of entrepreneurship and to employ more women in her field. In this episode, we discuss why Jess started a handmade animation studio, how she pivoted to build a better business, understanding your strengths and the lessons she’s learned on her entrepreneurial journey. For show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/10 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Get show merchandise - bitly.com/brilliancetee Connect on Instagram - instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance Use #showyourbrilliance to be featured

Have you ever wondered how to develop an idea into a physical product? How to find a manufacturer for your idea? What are minimum order quantities? How to get funding for your idea? After successfully producing several versions of the Visionary Journal, I know a thing or two about working with a manufacturer to produce a product. This episode is all about how to develop an idea and bring it to life through manufacturing. BEST MOMENTS The idea behind the Visionary Journal How I created my first prototype Product Testing/ Getting feedback Developing my MVP (minimum viable product) How to find a printer What it’s like to work with a printer Creating a budget/ Funding your idea For more information and show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/m9 SUPPORT THE SHOW Get show merchandise- bitly.com/brilliancetee Connect with me on Instagram- instagram.com/starchasersonly Listener Survey- keepchasingthestars.com/survey

This is the inaugural episode of the Brilliant Bitches Book Club with my co-hosts Siobhan of Be Free Project and Christa of Christa David Art. In this episode, we are discussing Jen Sincero’s latest book You Are A Badass At Making Money. If you’ve read Jen’s previous book you know she has a no-nonsense approach when it comes to changing your mindset and believing you are deserving of something greater. It’s the perfect book to give you that much-needed kick in the pants to fix your funky mindset.   For more information about the show or show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/b1 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Get show merchandise- bitly.com/brilliancetee Connect with me on Instagram- instagram.com/starchasersonly Are you doing something brilliant? Use #showyourbrilliance to let me know

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with public health researcher turned painter Christa David. Christa is a mixed media artist fusing the mediums of painting, collage and assemblage to discuss themes of faith, power, politics and identity. In September 2016, after years of “making art in the cracks” (nights and weekends) along side her demanding work as senior public health researcher, she took a leap of faith into making art full-time. In this episode, we discuss why Christa left her six figure salary to pursue art, how to evaluate your life situation to decide if taking the leap is right for you, marketing yourself as a full time artist and avoiding the comparison bug. For more information about the show or show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/9 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Get show merchandise- bitly.com/brilliancetee Connect with me on Instagram- instagram.com/starchasersonly Are you doing something brilliant? Use #showyourbrilliance to let me know BEST MOMENTS: Why Christa left her six figure sal

My grandma has this saying about September. She says, "If you let September catch you without a plan, then you might as well get ready to start saying "Happy New Year" in two weeks." I totally agree. Once September starts the holiday season rolls in and it’s a nonstop roller coaster ride until we hit New Year’s Day. Don’t let the holiday slump catch you. If you own a creative business, it’s important that you get your second wind and finish the year strong. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 ways that you can end the year on a high note. A SMALL FAVOR Please take a minute to fill out my listener survey to help me get a better understanding of what you need and would like to see from the show. keepchasingthestars.com/survey Get show merchandise- bitly.com/brilliancetee For more information and show notes visit- keepchasingthestars.com/m8 Connect with me on Instagram- instagram.com/starchasersonly OR instagram.com/pimpyourbrilliance

This week on Pimp Your Brilliance, I’m chatting with visual coach and influencer XayLi Barclay. If you aren’t familiar with XayLi, she teaches aspiring Infopreneurs and Influencers how to use visual content more effectively to be more visible, valuable and to elevate their online presence. She also loves creating videos. In this episode, we discussed common mistakes people make with their visuals, tips for getting comfortable in front of the camera, basic equipment you need to shoot video and leveraging Instagram to grow your brand. Get show merchandise - bitly.com/brilliancetee For more information and show notes visit - keepchasingthestars.com/8 Connect with me on Instagram - instagram.com/starchasersonly Are you doing something brilliant? Use #showyourbrilliance to let me know

I wanted to title this episode 'How to silence the chorus of fear once and for all' but the truth is you are always going to have fear pop up when you're chasing your goals. It's apart of the process. Fear is natural. Your mind is a brilliant piece of machinery and wants to protect itself at all costs. Fear by design is a defense mechanisms. It's supposed to protect you. Yet more often than not fear holds us back. It destroys dreams. It kills productivity and sucks the fun out of life. In this episode I’m giving you 3 strategies to silence  our frenemies the Chorus of Fear. I'm adding a bi-monthly book club to the podcast. This month we'll be reading You Are A Badass At Making Money by Jen Sincero. Make sure you read it and join my Facebook group before before August 30th. You can get all of the book club details by visiting keepchasingthestars.com/bookclub Please take a minute to fill out my listener survey to help me get a better understanding of what you need and would like to see from the show. You could

On this week’s episode, I’m chatting with Casey Sibley of Casey D. Sibley Art + Design. If you aren’t familiar with Casey’s work, she designs textiles for home goods and accessories. She has built an online retail and wholesale business from scratch, and has sold her products in over 50 stores across the U.S. and Canada. Casey designs well-made, socially and environmentally conscious goods that are meant to be used daily and inspire a happy life. If you're looking for an honest chat about what it takes to transition out of your safe career to pursue a creative one or the realities of running a product based business this episode is for you. For more information about the show and show notes visit- www.keepchasingthestars.com/7