Beautifullycomplicated Podcast

In the Moment - Shonda RhimesAs part of our Black History Month series, Black Women in Business, we're bringing you a trailblazing Black woman in business (either entrepreneur or business leader) to spotlight. Our focus for this In the Moment special is to educate and inspire listeners with stories on Black women, past and present, who were forces in their industries.In the third of four episodes, the spotlight is on Shonda Rhimes - the ultimate storyteller who have written and produced some of the best shows on TV from Grey's Anatomy to Bridgerton and co-founder of ShondaLand! Check out the show to learn all about how this storyteller became a household name.Enjoy the show!__________________________________________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - Rosalind BrewerAs part of our Black History Month series, Black Women in Business, we're bringing you a trailblazing Black woman in business (either entrepreneur or business leader) to spotlight. Our focus for this In the Moment special is to educate and inspire listeners with stories on Black women, past and present, who were forces in their industries.In the second of four episodes, the spotlight is on Rosalind Brewer - a businesswoman who went from scientist to the c-suite of major corporations. Learn a little more about Rosalind and be inspired in carving out your own path to success.Enjoy the show!__________________________________________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

In the Moment - Mary Ellen PleasantAs part of our Black History Month series, Black Women in Business, we're bringing you a trailblazing Black woman in business (either entrepreneur or business leader) to spotlight. Our focus for this In the Moment special is to educate and inspire listeners with stories on Black women, past and present, who were forces in their industries.In the first of four episodes, the spotlight is on Mary Ellen Pleasant. Businesswoman and investor of the late 19th and early 20th century who leverage her wealth to aid in abolition and civil rights. Learn more about Mary Ellen and her life story in this episode. Enjoy the show!__________________________________________________________________Make sure you subscribe to the show to join us for every new episode. "Like" it on your app and share it with friends & family! Help us spread the word

Crushing Goals is ComplicatedIt's time to set those 2021 Business Goals (and personal ones too!). It's January. A new year. We're focused on meeting those successes we want to see in 2021. The successes we want in our business and in our personal lives and we're getting specific about it. In this episode, 5 questions will guide you on your journey to creating and crushing your 2021 goals.What is success for my business (or personal life) in 2021?How do I measure success?What is the path to success?How do we do this?What triggers an adjustment or pivot?Listen to the show, take notes, brainstorm, then request a copy of our Goal Planning Toolkit (click the link) to get you ready for 2021!Go crush those goals!___________________________________________________New Mini-Course launched - Optimize the Process is a mini-course focused on helping you with doing the sustainability work in your biz by writing and implementing standard operating procedures and training. Purchase it today!Check out The DeVa

In the Moment - Centering YouOn this bonus special episode of the Beautifully Complicated Podcast, we're laying all the focus on you. Yes, you! As we wrap up the year of 2020 (thank God!), we're taking some time to take care of ourselves and make sure we're ready to enter 2021 with a beautiful spirit filled with hope and peace. How are we doing that? By doing these 4 things to Center You:Expressing GratitudeDoing something nice for yourselfSetting 2021 Goals & Intentions (download the free workbook here)Getting RestCentering you will help you recharge and reset so you're rejuvenated for the new year.This is the last Beautifully Complicated episode for 2020. We'll see you in 2021!It’s a great show, so make sure you hit that like button, rate the show, subscribe to get the latest updates when new episodes are available and share it with friends and family! That’s how you keep the conversation going! I’d love to hear from you and engage. I swear I don’t bite :)How to connect with The DeVain Collective or She

Holiday Selling is Complicated - Now that we’re in the holiday season & experiencing a raging pandemic, it’s time to talk about what you can do to help stand out and sell in the marketplace. Segment 1 What’s Happening NowHoliday season

The election is underway! Voting is happening. November 3rd, Election Day, is when it all ends. Make your voice heard this election cycle and vote at every level. In this episode, I'm giving you a brief rundown of what's happened over the few years so you can go to the polls armed with motivation to change the office of the presidency. If you haven't voted already, check out www.iwillvote.com to find out if you're registered and locate your polls. Go to your Board of Elections website or Secretary of State's website to find a sample ballot so you can research who and what's on the ballot. Let's vote! Our vote is our voice so let's make sure it's heard loud and clear this election season! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Falling Back into Purpose is Complicated - As the season’s change from summer to fall, it’s time to begin the journey to fall back into your purpose.Segment 1 What’s Happening NowIt’s our 50th episode! Let’s celebrate! One way to celebrate is with great music and talking about the amazing Verzuz with Patti & Gladys and how in that time they gave a Masterclass on what it means to work in your purpose.Segment 2 Self CareSelf care means making sure your environment is conducive for you to get motivated to fall back into your purpose. Create the right space to give you what you need from bringing nature inside, decorating, and bringing in the right sounds to get in the right mindset of purpose.Segment 3 Black ExcellenceBlack women are in the spotlight in light of the failure in justice for Breonna Taylor. This segment is for all of my Black ladies to remind you of how great you are and how powerful you are.Segment 4 The Biz CornerGet your business connected to your purpose. Listen, grab your notebook, and let

Sustainability is Complicated - It’s time to think about making sure your most valuable resource is protected - YOU!Segment 1 What’s Happening NowLot happening in the world. We’re still here though so let’s focus on what it means to sustain.Segment 2 Self CareGo within. Listen to your body. What does it need? Create a Sustainability Self-Care Toolkit that you can pull from to sustain yourself.Segment 3 Black ExcellenceWho are we rooting for? EVERYBODY BLACK! Issa Rae is in the spotlight on this episode. The media mogul has been applying pressure in entertainment and business.Segment 4 The Biz CornerYour business needs to be equipped to sustain. Sustain tough times. Sustain growth. Sustain overall. Five tips on how to build sustainability into your business.New Mini-Course launched - Optimize the Process is a mini-course focused on helping you with doing the sustainability work in your biz by writing and implement standard operating procedures and training. Purchase it today!Check out my Business with Sheena F

In the Moment - We are tired and ready for changeIn this bonus special, I wanted to express my thoughts and feelings on the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd and the social unrest that has been fueled. Black people in America are tired. We're tired of being murdered in the streets, profiled by vigilantes, treated like criminals, not given justice, equality, or the basic right to life. We're tired. We are imploring America to change. We're pushing for reform across our institutions - from criminal justice to healthcare and beyond. It is time for America to live up to its ideals. Let's talk about it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the Moment - CEO or Operations Manager? Which are you?When you’re running a business, it’s easy to lose sight of the role you have in the business. We have CEO as a title, but our jobs are more aligned with that of an Operations Manager. We’re doing the tasks instead of focusing on strategic growth and actions surrounding it. It’s time to make a mindset shift and actions shift into being a true CEO and see the results we want for our businesses and lives. I mentioned a few links in the show, so check them out below!Read my blog post on this topic on my site. Check it out: CEO or Operations Manager? Which are you?Sign up for my email list so you can get amazing goodies like The Monday Memo directly to your inbox! I talked about this very topic in the latest newsletter.Check out my Business with Sheena Facebook page and share your insights with the community.It’s a great show, so make sure you hit that like button, rate the show, subscribe to get the latest updates when new episodes are available and sh

The Pivot is Complicated - Whether it’s your personal day-to-day life or your business, these times have lent themselves to being optimal for a pivot.Segment 1 What’s Happening NowEverything changed in a snap. We’re all navigating life in the times of this virus. Anxiety is running high. Readjustments are happening. Let’s talk about it.Segment 2 Self CarePause. Breathe. Reset. Taking care of you in the time of coronavirus. Five tips on what you can do to find your peace in uncertain times.Segment 3 Black ExcellenceDoing something different! Honoring you for excellence in helping us maintain social distancing, pivoting in self-care and business, and turning lemons into lemonade in your life. Segment 4 The Biz CornerIt may just be time for a pivot! 4 tips to determine if your business can be adjusted to generate revenue and meet customer demands.Mentioned a few additional sites you should visit in the show:Read my blog post - Time to Pivot on my site!Check out my Business with Sheena Facebook page and shar

New series alert: We’re doing something new at Beautifully Complicated. Launching an interview-series that will feature different people doing major things in their respective areas. This series is called Positioned in Purpose and will air several interviews over this year.This episode is an interview with St. Clair Detrick-Jules. She is a photogragher, filmmaker, social activist, and big sister. St. Clair created a photobook as a love letter to her little sister to help her embrace and love her natural, curly hair. Dear Khloe: Love Letters to My Little Sister is a book filled with beautiful photos and interviews with women and girls sharing their stories about their natural hair and offering beautiful words of support to Khloe about hers. Check out the interview and learn more about the Dear Khloe project and book at www.dearkhloe.comFind her on social:Instagram: @dear_khloeTwitter: @dearkhloeFacebook: www.facebook.com/dearkhloe/-------------------------------------------------------------Check out my

Strategic Positioning is Complicated - Properly position your personal and business brand to carve out your niche of the marketplace and showcase your values.Segment 1 What’s Happening NowYour personal brand positioning is major! It aligns with your mission and purpose in life. It should be authentic to you. Are you positioned as your truest self or are you not yet there? Have a couple of examples to share with you on how two celebs recent events showcases their personal brand and how they incorporate it into their business.Segment 2 Self CarePositioning yourself in your own life is important to remaining true to your values and purpose. Gratitude. Passion Projects. Good People. These things can help you stay grounded and true to yourself.Segment 3 Black ExcellenceThe spotlight is on Melissa Butler - CEO & Founder of The Lip Bar. This beauty maven recognized an area where she can fill the void for inclusive natural beauty and she positioned herself to own it.Segment 4 The Biz CornerStrategic Positioning i

Perfect Vision is Complicated - Realizing our 2020 Vision with solid goals for our lives and businessesSegment 1 What’s Happening Now2020 goal setting gave me anxiety! I want to talk about my story of setting my own 2020 goals, how it made me feel, and my focus on being all God has called me to be and helping you do the same! Segment 2 Self CareDealing with anxiety as you outline your vision and develop your goals. Sharing 3 things you can do to help navigate through that anxiety - from deep breathing to getting active. We got this!Segment 3 Black ExcellenceMess in a Bottle founder, Kalilah Wright is in the spotlight! I’m sharing her story as she realized her purpose and birthed her business.Segment 4 The Biz CornerCrafting your 2020 Vision for your business requires setting realistic, attainable, and measurable goals. There are a few things you should consider to reach your 2020 vision & goals - creating a plan, setting targets & metrics, allowing space for pivots & flexibility, and being consist

Bonus Special - In The Moment - Leadership & CultureTreating your employees well shouldn’t be difficult. Check out this In the Moment bonus feature focused on The Verge’s article on Away, the travel brand and the toxic culture some employees experienced. In this episode, I will spotlight 3 red flags from the article and how to avoid them as you build your company culture. If you haven’t read about the toxic work environment at Away spotlighted in The Verge, check it out here. Want to make sure other entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs are able to connect with the show? Make sure you hit that 'Like' button, rate the show, subscribe to get the latest updates when new episodes are available and share it with friends and family! That’s how you keep the conversation going! I’d love to hear from you and engage. I swear I don’t bite :)You can always reach out to the host, Sheena, at:Twitter: @SheenaD1 - https://twitter.com/SheenaD1 Instagram: @SheenaD1 - https://instagram.com/SheenaD1 We

Pre-sales are Complicated - Time to sell before you launch!Segment 1 What’s Happening NowDisney Plus subscription service launched this week! Are you also overwhelmed by the amount of content that filled your childhood now available to stream whenever? I am! Anyway, I’m talking about the launch and pre-sale that Disney did for this new subscription service!Segment 2 Self CareCrafting a pre-sale strategy is demanding work. It requires lots of time, energy, and brainpower. Let me give you 3 tips by getting active, creative, and social while prepping for that pre-sale launch.Segment 3 Black ExcellenceHonoring our ancestors. Fawn Weaver launched a whiskey brand, Uncle Nearest 1856, to commemorate the legacy of her great-great-great uncle who helped launch Jack Daniels during the time of slavery.Segment 4 The Biz CornerLet’s prep for a pre-sale and gain some revenue before we launch the product! Giving you 4 tips on pre-sales and providing context as to why this can be a winning strategy.I talked a little about my

In The Moment - Customer InterviewingIn this In The Moment bonus segment the topic is on interviewing perspective customers. You have an idea and now you want to make sure it’s viable before you invest time, energy, and money. The next step after the idea is to starting talking. Talking to potential customers to feel out the market and make sure you what you have is something people are willing to buy. In this episode, we will cover some quick tips on the general customer interviewing process that can benefit you on your journey to launched!Want to know more about my Launch Optimized, find more on my website and then connect with me so we can prep for your launch!Want to make sure other entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs are able to connect with the show? Make sure you hit that like button, rate the show, subscribe to get the latest updates when new episodes are available and share it with friends and family! That’s how you keep the conversation going! I’d love to hear from you and engage. I swear I don

Knowing Your Customer is Complicated - Let’s bring the customer to the forefront when prepping for launch.Segment 1 What’s Happening NowI hear the bells of impeachment on the horizon. The House officially opened an impeachment inquiry. Oh and Rihanna and Oprah gave us a couple of lessons in running empires this week.Segment 2 Self CareFall is here! New seasons are the perfect time to get resettled and reorganized and ready for ready for what’s to come. Clean up, declutter, get organized, and get ready to have better clarity and improved productivity.Segment 3 Black ExcellenceIn the spotlight is a woman who is sure to take the fintech industry by storm, Sheena Allen - founder and CEO of CapWay. This CEO is focused on serving the underserved in banking and bringing them into the cashless future.Segment 4 The Biz CornerCustomers are the most important part of your business! So, why are you waiting until the moment of selling to involve them in your business? Time to get to know what they want early on and curati

Episode 42 The Perfect Offer is ComplicatedWe hear so much about crafting the perfect offer and how that offer must be packaged well so we can get the sales we want to see. In this episode, I’m giving you a peek into some of the things you need on the path of crafting that perfect offer!Segment 1: What’s Happening NowThe latest Apple Event gave us a good reminder of what it means to craft an experience when prepping our launch so customers get a better feel of how our product fits into their lives. Forbes misstepped BIG TIME leaving out plenty of women on their latest list of innovators. Big mistake. Big. Huge. *A little Pretty Woman reference ;)* Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas and there are many ways you can help those devastated by the storm. Here are a few links to articles that list ways you can help:Forbes - Ways to help Bahamas Hurricane RecoveryFast Company - Ways to help Hurricane Dorian Victims in the BahamasNY Times - Hurricane Dorian: How to HelpSegment 2: Self CareOur lives are already overflowi