Success Leaves Clues Podcast

Episode 17 King Legend

 

Ask any multimillionaire their formula for success, and they would hint at how it all started when they manifested their dreams. It begins with that powerful idea of seeing, believing, and looking your part. Then follows planning and execution, which help you materialize them.

 

But how do you DISCOVER that dream, passion, or purpose?

 

Have faith, as my guest for today's episode, Deion Campbell shares.

 

Today on Success Leaves Clues, I interview award-winning podcast host, photographer, published author, and entrepreneur Deion Campbell aka King Legend. He shares his thought-provoking journey towards podcasting, ideas around success and manifestation, learning and growth, faith, and the power of accountability and effective time management skills in life. Deion firmly believes that any inspiring success story has a humble background. He aims to trace back those times from people's lives and spread the world among others in society to help transform them into better individuals (or legends!).

 

Listen in to learn why you need to show up and overcome any challenges to set out on the path to success. Make the best out of your gift of life.

 

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Success Clues From Today's Episode

 

●      Find your purpose and walk in it.

●      Manifest your dreams in faith. Hold your belief system close.

●      Believe in the universe and its power in helping you achieve all that you desire and work hard for.

●      Take action and keep working till you achieve your goals. Dreaming is one thing and making it happen is another.

 

 

About Deion Campbell!

 

Deion Campbell is a professional photographer/videographer, published author, and the award-winning podcast host of King Legend Talks where he brings in success stories from the world's most powerful persons who bagged it despite a humble background. He is famously known on social media as King Legend 757. He has formally been featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, CW and more media outlets.

 

Connect With King Legend!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinglegend757/

Website: https://www.kinglegendtalks.com/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-legend-talks/id1525239578

 

 

Connect with Me!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwashington/

Host: Dr. K

 

Time Stamps

 

[00:02] Intro

[00:34] Meet King Legend, host of the King Legend Talks podcast, as he talks about why he brings in successful people with a humble beginning on his podcast

[02:19] What inspires King Legend to chase success and pursue his dreams in life. King Legend also talks about his tilt toward creativity, recovering from nerve damage, and getting his podcast up and running.

[05:25] King Legend's experience battling COVID and how he recovered after a tough battle with it

[08:38] King Legend's inspiration behind starting his podcast and having life-changing conversations with people to help the others in society

[10:24] King Legend's thoughts on helping people grow character-wise, studying patterns and imparting knowledge in society

[11:33] Optimizing technology and social media to benefit people instead of wasting their time

[13:33] "Once you figure out what your passion is, it will fuel you to heights you don't even think you can reach." King Legend explains the lengths to which your passions have the power to take you.

[17:13] A podcast allows you the opportunity to study and learn from people closely

[18:48] King Legend talks about learning from the multimillionaire personalities on his show. He shares that the common element he sees in all their success stories is manifesting their dreams.

[22:24] We are often our own worst critics; we tell ourselves we cannot do things. King Legend shares how planning, executing, and repeating could help you overcome any inhibiting thoughts and step forward in your success journey.

[23:55] King Legend talks about his belief in God and how he believes God picks him up when he falls or strays from his path

[28:04] King Legend talks about why he doesn't want his kids to have social media

[28:21] Why there is always a way out of a tough situation. Even if it feels like life has shut its door on you, an opportunity will always show up.

[31:32] Every situation, every person you come across is a part of your growth journey.

[34:48] Any test you face in life teaches you strength; it's challenging you, so you learn something from the uncomfortable, painful space.

[37:23] Look the part first to play the part. Put yourself on the road to your dreams already and see it happen. It helps you be clear on what you want.

[39:29] You have to hold yourself accountable, treat yourself with respect, and be real with yourself to achieve success in your path.

[40:19] King Legend shares how his wife is his accountability partner. He also talks about choosing your accountability partner wisely, the importance of having a supportive group or community, and being around ambitious people.

[43:16] Don't wait for the client to come to you. Chase that path already. Show up for the opportunity.

[45:17] Why you must remember your milestones, your little achievements in life.

[47:31] Respect your and other people's standards. It is key in any relationship.

[49:12] The importance of time-management skills, continuous learning, and initiative in the success journey

[51:30] What you can expect from King Legend on the King Legend Talks show and about his upcoming book

[54:38] Discover your purpose in life by praying, exploring opportunities, and working hard every day

[56:17] Success clues from today's episode

[59:16] Closing thoughts from King Legend

 

 

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KW Used: Manifest your dreams

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Episode 16 Tanesha

Running a business can be outrageously frustrating if we expect it to go a definite way. Changing the world and serving the people are all transformative ideas, but what when people criticize or resist the change themselves? You have to have grace and patience.

In today’s episode of Success Leaves Clues, I interview serial entrepreneur and ex-military officer Tanesha West-Senclair, who’s now the Founder of two businesses, I See Beauties, LLC, and We Do Yoga Too. Tanesha embodies grace, resilience, patience, and humanity and shares the army’s role in helping her develop and cherish the values. Tanesha’s philosophy of seeing the beauty in every imperfection of every human is remarkable and standalone. She talks about cultivating that mindset, the power of positive affirmations, developing and encouraging healthy conversations as an influencer, and realizing your strengths and weaknesses to effectively partner with people for your business.

 

Fighting tough times, building courage and resilience, and showing up no matter what, are few of the things to learn from Tanesha’s life. For more, check out this episode now. You will not want to miss this conversation!

 

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Success Clues From Today’s Episode

 

●      Pass on your grace to others. Be patient and treat people with humanity.

●      Push past obstacles with resilience. They’re only making you stronger.

●      Cherish your business relationships. Work as a team and uplift each other.

●      Do not react to things. Instead, take time out for yourself and think about it. Process the situation or event first and respond.

 

 

About Tanesha!

 

Tanesha is the Founder of I See Beauties, LLC and We Do Yoga Too businesses in Jacksonville. Her business and life principles align with making people feel beautiful however they are and accept their little imperfections. Her unique way of comparing beauty and art, positive aura, and healthy audience engagement make her stand out as an authentic entrepreneur and influencer.

Connect With Tanesha!

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iseebeauties/

Website: iseebeauties.as.me

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bruised-flowers-podcast/id1597427668

 

 

Connect with Me!

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwashington/

Host: Dr. K

 

 

Time Stamps

 

[00:02] Intro

[00:28] Meet Tanesha, Founder of I See Beauties

[01:14] Tanesha explains how she optimistically sees the beauty in everyone, despite the little imperfections, observing everything from the point of view of art.

[02:42] How Tanesha learned that there's beauty in everything and her intrinsic empathetic and compassionate nature

[03:48] About Tanesha's ABC segment on Instagram: Tanesha helps her audience get to know her better. She comes up with a word every day, and everybody else drops their word in the chat. Essentially, she facilitates conversations on beauty, bravery, conquering things.

[05:03] Dropping positive affirmations, staying accountable, accepting imperfections, and leaving on a positive note on social media every day

[06:16] Tanesha talks about the importance of showing up every day, no matter the obstacles.

[06:45] Tanesha shares how she encourages herself to show up for her audience.

[08:18] Tanesha shares the lessons she learned from being in the military, the most important one being patience.

[10:00] Tanesha talks about offering grace and patience to people in your life, especially military professionals, and how they could help prevent mental breakdowns and suicides.

[11:31] Applying the principle of grace and business to your business

[12:11] What happens if you're not patient in your business?

[14:38] Where Tanesha's business is located

[15:06] How Tanesha became an entrepreneur in Jacksonville and her journey from the military to business

[17:31] "Entrepreneurship is a spirit."

[18:14] Tanesha shares the nature that wants her to be on charge all the time and how it got her to transition out of the military to business

[20:04] How it was like living overseas, finding her home ransacked and building her home and finances from scratch

[20:39] How Tanesha battled disappointment and a lack of fulfillment to start her life over post-military.

[24:00] Tanesha talks about her two businesses: I See Beauties, and We Do Yoga Too, and what prompted her to start them

[26:50] Yoga isn't racist, "We Do Yoga Too"

[28:55] The origin of yoga and the spiritual nature of Indian culture

[29:48] How it's like running a business with her husband and how to cultivate the patience necessary to work together

[31:11] Tanesha talks about her second business partner

[32:47] The importance of ridding yourself of ego to become successful

[33:19] Identifying your strengths and weakness to give up and take responsibilities

[34:07] The need to be honest with yourself and accept your flaws

[35:00] Success clues from today's episode

[36:53] About Tanesha's podcast, Bruised Flowers and where to connect with her

 

 

How about you start your day with a powerful dose of encouragement and motivation to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit? Connect with me and my mentor, David Shands, and hundreds of inspiring entrepreneurs like yourself on The Morning Meetup -- every Monday to Friday at 8 am!

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KW Used: positive affirmations

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Episode 15: Tanya Kelker

 

Ideas are infinite. As long as we’re thinking, our brain introduces internal conversations that often spark serious thought. But what separates a good idea from a business idea? How do you know if your idea can grow into “business levels”?

 

Discover your audience. Do you have *people who want your service*? Then your business idea would, for sure, take off, no matter how taboo the conversation around it is!

 

Meet Tanya Kelker, Founder, and Owner of Body Party Studios, a thriving, unique beauty and intimate skincare business at Jackson, Mississippi, as she joins me in this episode of Success Leaves Clues. Tanya narrates her life’s journey and the pivots in her career, moving from accounting to turning an entrepreneur in the beauty industry, having conversations considered taboo (but also necessary). You’ll take away many valuable nuggets of information, including the power of continuous learning, paid mentorship, and pouring life onto other people. As Tanya shares her process of setting up and growing Body Part Studios and hiring people for it, you’ll also get first-hand information about building a business effectively.

 

Check out the episode now!

 

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About Tanya!

Tanya Kelker is the Founder and Owner of Body Party Studios, an intimate skincare services business that offers wax and beauty studios, traditional and non-traditional spas, and related services to help people feel good about their bodies. Tanya has an accounting background, which she left to pursue her dream of becoming a beauty entrepreneur.

 

Connect With Tanya!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeautyaccountant

 Join Tanya's CEO Playbook Mentorship Program

Text "SUCCESS" to: 678-403-6281 for a discount and $1 trial

Connect with Me!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwashington

Host: Dr. K

 

Time Stamps

 

[00:02] Intro

[00:50] Meet Tanya Kelkar, owner of Body Party Studios, an intimate skincare services business

[01:51] For most of us, intimate skincare is an awkward conversation to have. But Tanya reveals that many people are secretly on the lookout for people with who they can have these conversations.

[02:31] Tanya shares how she discovered her unique business idea by accident. She fell into her purpose when she realized there was so much taboo around a necessary topic.

[05:01] Is the beauty and skincare industry still biased towards the white?

[06:21] Tanya talks about her training classes, trademark techniques, and offerings for people who want to join her studio or work independently in the beauty industry.

[07:35] How do you join Tanya's training and courses?

[09:07] Tanya explains her journey from the accounting industry to the beauty industry and how she discovered a passion for the latter after knowing its impact on the customers

[10:06] The benefits of intimate waxing

[14:07] What skills do you need to thrive in the intimate skincare industry? Tanya explains bedside manners and customer service as essential skills to have.

[16:16] What it feels like developing a person into an entrepreneur and Tanya's preferences when hiring people for her business

[18:29] Tanya explains why she pays premium salaries to even beginners and her respect for other people's time

[19:26] From an accountant's perspective

[21:29] Transitioning from accounting to the beauty industry

[27:58] On relationships and how to separate work and personal relationships: Tanya talks about respecting your partner and putting personal things aside when working with an ex-partner.

[30:59] Why is it hard to see yourself as a business owner?

[32:09] The most challenging aspects of delegating responsibilities as a business owner

[33:20] How to discover if a person is a right fit for a job and what happens when they're not

[34:43] Tanya is an enthusiastic learner; she explains how she strives to be the best version of herself in her life's journey

[36:57] Identifying the potential in people and encouraging them when they approach you

[38:05] "I don't need you to be me. I want you to be the best you you can be."

[39:11] Tanya talks about her mentors

[40:33] Tanya shares how she found her best coaches and mentors.

[42:04] Free vs. paid mentors and how you benefit from paid mentorship

[44:50] Paid mentorship is about access and exposure; you get to know the in-betweens and beyond-the-scenes of their coaching program

[48:27] Major milestones and the next steps in Tanya's business

[51:51] Success clues from today's episode

 

 

How about you start your day with a powerful dose of encouragement and motivation to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit? Connect with me and my mentor, David Shands, and hundreds of inspiring entrepreneurs like yourself on The Morning Meetup -- every Monday to Friday at 8 am!

Join The Morning Meetup: https://www.themorningmeetup.com/1dollartrial#successleavescluespodcast

 

KW Used: unique business idea, Brazilian wax, self-care, self care

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Episode 14: Carl Gassoway

 

You always hear how important it is to manage your credit, but what is it? And why is your credit score so important? You might be surprised how little most of us know about credit after today’s conversation.

 

In this episode, you’ll hear me speak with Carl Gassoway, who’s a successful investor and owner of the credit repair business House Of Diamond Credit. In a remarkably inspiring career, Carl grew himself from a Red Cross volunteer to a successful entrepreneur with a vision – to educate and help people about their credit and its importance in their lives. We dig into credit scores and management in detail, with Carl also answering some of the most confusing questions around the subject.

 

Learn everything you need to know about utilizing and maintaining your credit card in today’s episode. Make sure to check out Carl on his socials for more information about his business offerings!

 

Shoutout to our Sponsor, Morgan and Co.: https://www.morganandcorealty.com

 

About Carl!

 

Carl Gassoway is the owner of the House of Diamonds Credit credit repair business. He offers paid and free credit management tips and tools to help people manage their credit by themselves.

 

Connect With Carl!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/house_of_diamonds_credit

Website: https://www.hodcc.biz/

 

Connect with Me!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwashington

Host: Dr. K

 

Time Stamps

 

[00:02] Intro

[00:12] Meet Carl Gassaway, an entrepreneur, investor, and founder and owner of the credit repair business House Of Diamond Credit

[01:09] Carl shares about starting his career as a Red Cross volunteer

[02:46] How Carl teaches us all the importance of treating every person with respect

[05:09] Keeping your energy and focus alive: Karl explains the importance of re-evaluating your goals, building good relationships, and the importance of family.

[07:34] Carl talks about going to college for the sake of motivating his kids and showing them the importance of hitting goals

[08:40] From employee to entrepreneur: Carl explains his growth journey. He shares about introducing mindset changes, running funnels and network marketing, and working on his finances.

[11:59] Carl shares about setting up a transparent credit consulting business

[13:41] Mindset tips for solving credit issues: understand that there’s no quick fix and be willing to invest in your future.

[14:38] What is credit?

[16:13] Everything you need to know about credit cards

[17:59] Why should you ensure your credit card statement date isn’t maxed out?

[19:18] The proper way to utilize a credit card

[20:59] Why you need to stay under the 30 percent limit on your credit card

[25:45] The type of credit card services Carl offers his clients

[26:48] Why is credit so important?

[29:01] What’s the difference between business credit and personal credit? How does it work?

[32:51] Carl’s association with Airbnb and Toro

[36:10] Carl talks about overcoming challenges, finding the discipline to do the work, and researching and learning stuff online

[38:39] Carl’s efforts to give back to the society

[41:41] Carls’ passion for serving people through his skills and expertise and the do-it-yourself kit and free resources he shares to people to empower them to manage their credit for themselves

[43:20] Success clues from today’s episode

 

 

How about you start your day with a powerful dose of encouragement and motivation to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit? Connect with me and my mentor, David Shands, and hundreds of inspiring entrepreneurs like yourself on The Morning Meetup -- every Monday to Friday at 8 am!

Join The Morning Meetup: https://www.themorningmeetup.com/1dollartrial#successleavescluespodcast

 

 

KW Used: credit repair, Airbnb, Invest, Real Estate Investing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Episode 13: Kammi Holt

 

A key, critical aspect of being an entrepreneur is learning continuously. As an entrepreneur, you will face a wide range of challenges and uncertainties in your business, making continuous learning a necessity.

 

Learn how today’s guest immersed herself into growing personally to keep up with the trends and discoveries in her industry of choice. Meet Kammi Holt, Founder of Slay Her Station Salon, as she shares her journey starting her own business in an unfamiliar town and taking it forward to reap considerable profit. What’s more? Kammi Holt is a mompreneur who also keeps her personal life balanced. Learn the importance of finding yourself a mentor early on in your career and tips to care for your care by Kammi!

 

Tune in to the episode now.

 

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About Kammi!

 

Kammi Holt is the owner of Slay Her Station, a salon for women in Houston, Texas.

 

Connect With Kammi!

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_slayherstation.2021

 

Connect with Me!

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwashington

Host: Dr. K

 

 

Time Stamps

 

[00:02] Meet Kammi Holt, owner of Slay Her Station

[00:37] Kammi Holt’s journey getting to Houston, setting up her business in an unfamiliar place

[01:31] Kammi Holt’s business and specialization as a licensed cosmetologist and how Slay Her Station is her haven to help women resolve their hair damage issues

[02:33] Realizing the God-sent hints to pursue cosmetology full-time

[06:38] Kammi Holt shares what made her start her own salon after working at one for three years. She also talks about the experience gained, including offering impeccable customer service.

[07:55] Kammi Holt’s first mentor

[09:32] Kammi Holt’s sister is also her business partner: Kammi Holt shares how they got it all together for the business

[10:24] Time-management: The need to be punctual and respect time as a business owner

[11:19] Maintaining balance in life and business as a mother

[12:52] The parts of entrepreneurship Kammi Holt’s mentor taught her and Kammi Holt’s passion for doing business

[14:15] How to continue in an industry that’s always changing: experiment, offer new services. Kammi Holt talks about taking classes every year to stay sharp and up-to-date on her work industry.

[15:32] The kind of makeup Kammi Holt offers for her clients and how it’s inclusive, diverse, and unique

[16:36] Life in Houston

[17:42] The forms of marketing Kammi Holt uses for her business – being out there on social media, letting your work speak for itself, and handling inbox messages, comments, and activity

[18:42] Kammi Holt’s life before cosmetology

[20:09] How the military taught her the importance of being strong mentally and developing better leadership skills

[21:42] How the military taught Kammi Holt that the world was too big to be just hers; how she started to think about people and situations other than herself

[23:01] What success really means to Kammi Holt and why often, it’s more than the money part

[24:30] How to manage the different types of clients and why it indeed is a time and energy investment to get along with them (and how to rid yourself of any negative energy that might come across)

[26:39] The details of Kammi Holt’s hairstyling and haircare course

[28:51] The downsides of using cheaper hair products

[29:43] Understanding the three phases of your hair in detail and the right way to wash them

[33:07] Kammi Holt’s upcoming plans and projects

[34:30] How to become a role model for your kids

[38:00] Success clues from today’s episode

 

 

How about you start your day with a powerful dose of encouragement and motivation to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit? Connect with me and my mentor, David Shands, and hundreds of inspiring entrepreneurs like yourself on The Morning Meetup -- every Monday to Friday at 8 am!

 

Join The Morning Meetup: https://www.themorningmeetup.com/1dollartrial#successleavescluespodcast

 

KW Used: time management, hair salon, entrepreneur, trucking business

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Episode 12: Oceana Howard

All it takes is an idea to stir the entrepreneurial emotion. But needless to say, one needs unshakable discipline to carry it forward.

 

From working full-time, first as an HR professional and then as a warrant officer, to quietly working on her business on the side, Oceana Howard climbed levels of consistency, discipline, and unsettling hard work to materialize a long-sought idea. Oceana is the Founder of a successful clothing brand for fitness lovers like herself, called Imperial Impression.

 

Dive into her impressive entrepreneurial story in today's episode of Success Leaves Clues and learn how to write your own. Oceana explains how she infused her love for fashion and fitness to create a brand that isn't just high on quality but incredibly high on comfort. She answers questions on creating a brand for yourself, the lesser-known sides of being a solopreneur, managing time, and showing up consistently even if the results take time to surface. 

 

Heading to the close, you'll want to challenge your resilience and push past any limitations to work towards your passion. Do not forget to tune in!

 

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About Oceana!

Oceana Howard is the Founder and CEO of Imperial impression, a clothing brand specially made for athletes. Her brand clubs her passion for fitness, fashion, comfort, and inclusion, instilling her customers with the energy to create their own impression.

Connect With Oceana!

Website: https://myimperialimpression.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceanakalanda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imperial_impression

 

Connect with Me!

Instagram: @drkwashington

Host: Dr. K

 

Time Stamps

[00:00] Introduction

[00:32] Meet Oceana Howard, Founder of Imperial Impression

[02:06] Oceana shares what it was like starting a brand for herself – the creativity, research, content production-marketing, and inspiration that went behind it

[03:14] Oceana talks about the people instrumental in her entrepreneurial journey

[04:57] How is it like being a solopreneur? Oceana shares the challenges encountered when starting, including designing and developing your website, marketing, and managing everything.

[06:10] Oceana explains her background as an HR professional, warrant officer, and lessons from those experiences.

[08:45] On starting her business with the seed money from her nine-to-five job, making time to lay the foundation of her business, and continuing to grow it while holding on to her day job.

[10:07] Time-management: Oceana explains how life in the military taught her fierce discipline, time management and effective planning.

[12:39] Oceana explains that Imperial Impression is her passion project and shares the succession of events that led her to found it: from fashion to basketball, to hitting the gym, her fitness journey brought her closer to the now-exploding business gradually.

[14:25] Oceana shares how it’s like growing up in Charleston

[19:53] Discussion on hitting the gym consistently

[20:21] Where do you find the motivation to show up at the gym every day? Oceana talks about exuding your energy onto others so they reciprocate it back. She also shares that once the results start showing up, the motivation levels just continue to increase. “Once those results start coming in, then you start seeing them, that's just extra motivation for them to keep going.”

[21:37] How to keep your energy levels up even when your body is far from displaying the results

[22:28] Staying disciplined and why the fitness journey is a marathon, not a sprint

[23:33] The impeccable power of resilience

[24:47] The activities Oceana takes up within her community to keep the athletic or fitness side motivated

[26:07] Being around the right people can help you stay consistently motivated toward your goals; you could also choose to have accountability partners

[27:40] The next steps for Oceana's business

[29:29] Planning and goal-setting advice from Oceana, including keeping vision boards and project planners

[30:55] Success clues from today’s episode

 

How about you start your day with a powerful dose of encouragement and motivation to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit? Connect with me and my mentor, David Shands, and hundreds of inspiring entrepreneurs like yourself on The Morning Meetup to Friday at 8 am!

Join The Morning Meetup: https://www.themorningmeetup.com/1dollartrial#successleavescluespodcast

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Episode 11: True Daniels

 

Providing client-friendly services is one of the most important aspects of any service business. Not only does it help with your overall client experience, but it also helps you stand out from the competition and can provide a reason for your clients to return to you instead of the other options out there. What's more, you gain the chances of meeting potential new customers through your existing clients – which is why a little flexibility can go a long way to fostering healthy client relationships.

 

True Daniels, my guest for today's episode, is a living example of how quality combined with hard work and flexibility can take your business up by manifold times. True is a chef and caterer who started her journey as a solopreneur and later expanded to her own business driven by the values of culture and community. True and I dig into many topics, including her humble journey to entrepreneurship, the importance of collaboration and growth mindset in business, and how to pour back into the community.

 

Sometimes, all you need to do is give your dreams a go – who knows, maybe, it's incredibly worth it?

 

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About True!

 

True Daniels is the owner of the restaurant True's Cultural kitchen and is a personal chef and caterer. She studied culinary science, started her journey selling foods to local business owners, and gradually grew her business. True aspires to hold healthy conversations on food and food interests with the community to raise awareness about it.

 

Connect With True!

 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/trues_cultural_kitchen

 

Connect with Me!

 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/drkwashington

Host: Dr. K

 

Time Stamps

 

[00:00] Sneak peek

[00:59] About our sponsor, Morgan and Co Realty

[01:47] Meet True Daniels, a restaurant owner, personal chef, and caterer

[02:13] True shares how her idea of a restaurant was influenced by her mother

[03:48] True talks about her educational background, culinary interest, how she started selling cooked food, and her first customers who've helped her tremendously in her business

[05:36] True shares how her restaurant started picking up pace over the years and how the process was gradual – "It was not overnight, I was selling my dinners out of my car for like, probably a year. And then I branched off into like, catering, and people started to get my menu. And then I moved from going to barber shops to corporate buildings I used to service Virginia Dominion Power."

[06:37] From solopreneur to business owner: True explains the pivot

[08:38] True explains her understanding of the importance and power of the community

[11:08] The diverse cuisines offered at True's restaurant and her selection of the recipes

[13:44] Why it helps to be flexible with your services to help your clientele and why it's difficult to be successful if you're very rigid in your offerings

[14:14] True's mother is her greatest role model

[15:09] True talks about their family recipes and how it's influenced her restaurant menu

[17:50] The obstacles that True's business dealt with during COVID

[18:40] On collaboration, competitiveness, and business expansion

[22:08] How Google reviews help a business and how True encourages customers to leave a review if they have the time to

[23:22] Life before starting the restaurant and why True in having healthy conversations with people about food and nutrition

[26:20] About The Morning Meetup

[27:21] True explains how it's the tough times that encourage us to do better in life – "Normally, we're just comfortable in the place that we are until a situation makes us uncomfortable."

[30:47] The hardest lesson True had to learn in business, including collaborating and asking for help when necessary

[38:35] What you can do to support True in her journey

[39:18] Success clues from today's episode!

 

 

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Episode 10: Tashan Duff

 

Learning is an irreplaceable aspect of your living. When you immerse yourself in its depths, you discover a life that gives you all your desired opportunities. Today's guest worked enthusiastically hard to secure the chance to build a life he'd set out for.

 

This episode of the Success Leaves Clues podcast features Tashan Duff, a physical therapy specialist in Gretna, Virginia. As a certified specialist, an achievement limited to less than 10 percent of all physical therapists, Tashan is a renowned medical professional who exudes hard work and determination. In this episode, he sits with me to discuss his extraordinary achievement, the responsibilities that come along with a coveted feat like that, his thoughts on lifelong learning, mentorship, goal-setting, and fighting hardships in life.

 

Tune in to this episode to learn what it takes to hold onto and build the career you've always dreamed of!

 

Shoutout to our Sponsor, Morgan and Co.: https://www.morganandcorealty.com

 

About Tashan!

 

Tashan Duff is a Physical Therapy Specialist in Gretna, Virginia. He graduated with Honors in 2016. He describes himself to be a lifelong learner and carries more than five years of diverse experience in Physical Therapy.

 

Connect with Me!

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwashington

Host – Dr. K

 

Time Stamps

 

[00:00] Sneak peek

[01:05] About our sponsor, Morgan and Co Realty

[01:49] Meet Tashan Duff, Physical Therapy Specialist in Gretna, Virginia

[02:30] How to change the narrative to recognize that every person, every success is extraordinary

[03:18] Tashan's career choice and educational background

[14:29] About lifelong learning and how it applies to the medical field

[16:47] How many of the top 7 percentage specialists in the medical field are from minority communities, specifically black?

[19:47] Tashan shares if he feels like a pioneer because of his race and the kind of responsibilities that come from being in an esteemed position

[25:11] Why to not be bothered by other people's opinion of you: "You can't control how other people are going to think and how other people are going to respond… So it's a lot of stress trying to do that."

[26:21] About The Morning Meetup Community

[27:46] Tashan's role models and mentors in life and their role in shaping his career

[29:27] Tashan discusses the hardships of not having a mentor, how you have to constantly learn, unlearn, fail, and unfail to know what's efficient and what's not

[31:42] Things to look for when picking your mentor

[33:15] What does Tashan demand from his mentors? Why does it matter to have a mentor who can converse with ease and guide with intentionality?

[34:09] How is a role model different from a mentor?

[38:18] How to keep your cool amid everyday responsibilities?

[41:15] The three major goals of Tashan's life

[47:57] The importance of goal-setting and fixating on your goals. In Tashan's words, "In order to get somewhere, you have to know where you're going and how it's always going to be different for everybody."

[50:55] Resilience: how to keep up with any obstacles that come your way in life

[51:55] How Tashan's problem-solving nature led him to find his life's calling

[59:48] We're often our harshest critics. Here's why you need to change the narrative to a positive and brag on yourself more.

 

 

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Episode 09: DJ Lonnie B

There's a certain power that comes with creating an authentic brand – one that dissolves any questions or concerns around your work and adds to your reliability to unimaginable extents. And unsurprisingly, it doesn't happen easily.

Today's guest is known mainly for his ability to maintain his brand image – with honesty and conscious effort.

For Lonnie Battle, his family and brand come above anything else. He's a popular DJ with an everlasting love for music and has established himself in the field with commendable effort. He sits with me today to discuss his uncompromising principles in life that led him to success, his reasons for a family-first mindset and how their support has helped him in his career, and the need to present yourself authentically anywhere to create your brand image.

You'll learn what it takes and why it matters to create a brand (also the role of social media in aiding that) and how to sustain it in the long run. Tune in now!

Shoutout to our Sponsor, Morgan and Co.: https://www.morganandcorealty.com

About Lonnie!

Lonnie Battle is a qualified professional DJ with a demonstrated history of maintaining a lasting brand image. As a family-first and honest professional, Lonnie brings years of personal and professional experience to set you up for lasting success!

Connect with DJ Lonnie B!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djlonnieb

Connect with Me!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwashington

 Time Stamps

[00:00] Sneak peek

[00:58] About our sponsor, Morgan and Co Realty

[00:13] Meet Lonnie Battle and his path to becoming a DJ

[08:42] How the fear of failure drives Lonnie to do even better and not get comfortable where he is

[10:16] Why Lonnie values his brand more than anyone else and how he continues to keep it intact

[12:12] Lonnie's thoughts on schooling and education: "There's too many people who I know that go to college, because that's what we're programmed to do. And they go to school, they get a degree, and they get a job and something that has nothing to do with that degree. And then they spend the rest of their lives paying back college loans, doing something. That's the one thing I want to make sure -- I keep my kids from getting on that hamster wheel."

[13:28] Here's why Lonnie says it's okay if you're not able to do what you love full-time; it's okay to work to meet your financial needs

[18:29] How to grow yourself to bring value to the table as a professional and what it takes to establish yourself in your field of expertise

[22:56] "Keep the passion, lose the emotion." The right way to make business decisions

[27:22] Creating engaging, unique content and how Lonnie does it

[28:15] About The Morning Meetup Community

[29:24] The power of the community and how to harness it

[31:28] Lonnie's thoughts on marriage and how it's helped in his professional life

[35:17] Lonnie's interest in sports

[36:21] Success Clues from today's podcast

 

How about you start your day with a powerful dose of encouragement and motivation to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit? Connect with me and my mentor, David Shands, and hundreds of inspiring entrepreneurs like yourself on The Morning Meetup-- every Monday to Friday at 8 am!

 

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Episode 09: DJ Lonnie B

There's a certain power that comes with creating an authentic brand – one that dissolves any questions or concerns around your work and adds to your reliability to unimaginable extents. And unsurprisingly, it doesn't happen easily.

Today's guest is known mainly for his ability to maintain his brand image – with honesty and conscious effort.

For Lonnie Battle, his family and brand come above anything else. He's a popular DJ with an everlasting love for music and has established himself in the field with commendable effort. He sits with me today to discuss his uncompromising principles in life that led him to success, his reasons for a family-first mindset and how their support has helped him in his career, and the need to present yourself authentically anywhere to create your brand image.

You'll learn what it takes and why it matters to create a brand (also the role of social media in aiding that) and how to sustain it in the long run. Tune in now!

Shoutout to our Sponsor, Morgan and Co.: https://www.morganandcorealty.com

About Lonnie!

Lonnie Battle is a qualified professional DJ with a demonstrated history of maintaining a lasting brand image. As a family-first and honest professional, Lonnie brings years of personal and professional experience to set you up for lasting success!

Connect with DJ Lonnie B!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djlonnieb

Connect with Me!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkwashington

 Time Stamps

[00:00] Sneak peek

[00:58] About our sponsor, Morgan and Co Realty

[00:13] Meet Lonnie Battle and his path to becoming a DJ

[08:42] How the fear of failure drives Lonnie to do even better and not get comfortable where he is

[10:16] Why Lonnie values his brand more than anyone else and how he continues to keep it intact

[12:12] Lonnie's thoughts on schooling and education: "There's too many people who I know that go to college, because that's what we're programmed to do. And they go to school, they get a degree, and they get a job and something that has nothing to do with that degree. And then they spend the rest of their lives paying back college loans, doing something. That's the one thing I want to make sure -- I keep my kids from getting on that hamster wheel."

[13:28] Here's why Lonnie says it's okay if you're not able to do what you love full-time; it's okay to work to meet your financial needs

[18:29] How to grow yourself to bring value to the table as a professional and what it takes to establish yourself in your field of expertise

[22:56] "Keep the passion, lose the emotion." The right way to make business decisions

[27:22] Creating engaging, unique content and how Lonnie does it

[28:15] About The Morning Meetup Community

[29:24] The power of the community and how to harness it

[31:28] Lonnie's thoughts on marriage and how it's helped in his professional life

[35:17] Lonnie's interest in sports

[36:21] Success Clues from today's podcast

 

How about you start your day with a powerful dose of encouragement and motivation to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit? Connect with me and my mentor, David Shands, and hundreds of inspiring entrepreneurs like yourself on The Morning Meetup-- every Monday to Friday at 8 am!

 

Join The Morning Meetup: https://www.themorningmeetup.com/1dollartrial#successleavescluespodcast

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