Mind Your Business with Dr. Karmetria Burton

In today's episode, Dr. Burton speaks with author Minda Harts. They discuss micro-aggressions, systematic racism and and workplace discrimination. Minda provides actionable tips and techniques and tools to help women of color move their careers forward.

Pre-Order Minda's Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Right-Within-Racial-Trauma-Workplace/dp/1541619625

Follow Minda on these platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindaharts/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkZfsSIp1-Cvpenl1Z3Lb-g?view_as=subscriber
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindaharts
Email: [email protected]

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:50 Why Minda wrote her book: The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table
05:02 What are Micro-aggressions?
08:30 How Should Black Women Show Up in Corporate America?
10:25 What does it mean to secure a seat at the table?
17:00 The Power of Ally-ship
23:50 What leadership skills can we learn from Vice President Kamala Harris?
25:40 What's Next for Minda?
27:18 Rapid Fire Questions
30:00 Outro

Questions about today’s episode? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton:

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https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

Today’s guest is Crystal Khalil, author of “Hard Workers Work Hard and Networkers Move Up.” She Challenges you to change behaviors that inhibit you from networking effectively and also discusses the strategic career benefits that can come from adopting an effective networking regimen even in today’s increasingly remote world. Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss any new episodes! We release new episodes every other Tuesday. Leave us a rating to let us know how we’re doing and share the podcast with your network! 

00:00 Intro 

01:18 What inspired the book Hard Workers Work Hard and Networkers Move Up

12:23 How do you build your network organically and genuinely? 

18:12 Let’s clearly define what networking is

28:26 How do you determine 1) who to network with? 2) how to keep those relationships alive? 3) how to reach out initially? 

36:23 The Importance of investing in yourself

38:10 The story of Crystal deciding to leave Corporate America 

42:32 The Founding of  Sister Diamonds 

50:40 Wrapping Up- Rapid Fire + Outro 

Connect with Crystal on all social media: @crystalkhalil

Check out Sister Diamonds: https://sisterdiamonds.com/ 

Register for the International Slumber Party HERE: https://isp21.sisterdiamonds.com/home?r_done=1 

Questions about today’s episode? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: 

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Websites:

https://www.karmetriaburton.com/

https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

In today’s episode, Dr. Burton speaks with Jay Bailey President and CEO of the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE). They speak about the economic state of the Black Community, how the RCIE is fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and how you can get involved in the RCIE mission. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro 

01:16 Jay reflects on growing up in Atlanta

04:25 Georgia’s Blue! But what does that actually mean? 

 06:27 The Story of the RCIE 

09:13 What does it mean to have a net-worth of 0?

12:27 Is there a Political Future for Jay? 

14:54 How do Entrepreneurs get Involved with the RCIE? 

17:27 What is the Difference Between a Small Business Owner and an Entrepreneur? 

19:22 What should have business owners learned from 2020?   

22:17 What Can Corporations Do to Help the RCIE With Its Mission? 

29:00 How Can Corporations Become More Aware Of Societal Issues So They Can Better Help Marginalized Communities? 

33:18 Who Inspires Jay? 

34:51 The Subject In High School Jay Would Love to Teach

36:41 Prince or Micheal Jackson?

38:09 Outro

Find Out More about the RCIE: https://rcie.org/  

Questions about today’s episode? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: 

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Websites:
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https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

Mary Legakis Engel is The Management Coach and a recognized speaker, coach, consultant and business executive. Mary has been advising, consulting and coaching leaders and managers on effective management and how to grow their businesses while continuously engaging their employees for over 15 years. 

Wanting to reflect on and celebrate Women’s History month, Dr. Burton speaks to her about women leadership and the steps you can take to become a more effective leader. 

Timestamps 

00:00 Introduction 

03:40 The importance of Emotional Intelligence and Grit 

05:42 How Mary got started with Executive Coaching 

11:00 How do you know you need a coach? 

16:20 Mary’s Leadership Advice for Women 

25:00 Should you bring your whole self to work? 

27:23 How can new women leaders define their leadership style? 

31:08 What are some of the pitfalls women leaders fall into?

41:42 How can White Women use their privilege to help support minority women in the workplace?

48:00 The importance of bringing your best-self to work 

52:57 Rapid Fire Questions 

55:00 Outro 

Connect with Mary here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylegakis/ 

Questions about today’s episode or in general? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: 

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Websites:

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https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

Are entrepreneurs born or created? What is the difference between being rich and being wealthy? These are just a few questions answered in today's episode. Today's featured guest is Dr. Michael V. Roberts, one of the country’s most successful African American businessmen. He runs Roberts Companies with his brother, Steven Roberts, and together they own 12 hotels, more than a dozen TV stations and several shopping centers around the country. He reflects on his success and provides actionable advice to those looking to acquire sustainable wealth. 

Dr. Roberts' Book Action Has No Season : Strategies and Secrets to Gaining Wealth and Authority: https://www.amazon.com/Action-Has-Season-Strategies-Authority/dp/1418423742

Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction 
02:00 Entrepreneurial lessons from Dr. Roberts' Childhood 
06:36 Are entrepreneurs born or created? 
11:48 Advice on how to get un-stuck and the steps to take action 
18:47 What is the difference between being rich and being wealthy? 
21:57 What's the role of corporations in doing business with minorities? 
24:34 Dr. Roberts' Legacy 
30:06 What's next for Dr. Roberts 
34:38 The importance of giving back and service 
39:42 Rapid Fire Questions 
41:48 Outro 
Questions about today’s episode or in general? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: 

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Websites:

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https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

In this episode of the Mind Your Business Podcast, Dr. Karmetria Burton speaks with Davonne Reaves and Jessica Myers. These former college roommates made history recently by partnering with Nassau Investments to acquire the Home2 Suites by Hilton El Reno, Oklahoma, located about 30 miles from Oklahoma City. Their investment into the $8.3 million deal is believed to have earned them the notable distinction of becoming the youngest African American women to ever co-own a property in a major hotel chain (source). They talk about the story of this historic deal, how they've changed the culture of the hospitality industry, the importance of strong networks and relationships and how they balance it all. 

Connect with Jessica and Davonne: 

Epiq Collective 

Connect With Jessica:

Jessica’s Instagram

Jessica’s Website 

Connect with Davonne:

Davonne’s Instagram

Davonne’s Website 

Davonne’s LinkedIn

00:00 Intro 

01:25 The Career Journeys of Jessica and Davonne: From College Roommates to Business Partners 

10:49 Breaking down the historic 8.3 million dollar hotel deal 

17:35 Changing the culture of the hospitality industry 

24:40 The Importance of a Strong Network and relationships

26:09 How YOU can get into the Hospitality Industry 

32:19 What’s next for Jessica and Davonne? 

33:42 Rapid Fire Questions 

37:44 Finding a way to balance it all: The Importance of Self-Care 

42:24 Closing Thoughts- Ways to overcome fear and the importance of focusing + Ways to Connect with Jessica and Davonne 

46:32 Outro 

Questions about today’s episode or in general? Reach out to Dr Karmetria Burton: 

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Websites:

https://www.karmetriaburton.com/

https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

In this episode, Dr. Karmetria talks about the story of the Paint Your Lips Red Foundation. It is a masterclass in building and sustaining a brand. 

Today she interviews two very special people. First, Business Coach and collaborator Felicia Phillips. She was the first one Dr. Burton reached out to about regarding the idea that would eventually evolve into PYLR. 

She also speak with Quiana Cage, a young lady Karmetria has mentored and who has also gained confidence in her leadership and style as a result of PYLR.

This episode is a celebration of the 100 year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, giving women the right to vote in the United States. 

Timestamps: 

00:00 The Inception of PYLR? 
5:18 Felicia Phillips- Early Days of PYLR
10:05 The Importance of Brand Strategy- Key Questions to Ask Yourself 
15:56 Quiana Cage- How PYLR Helped Her Evolve 
25:50- Collaborating vs Competing 
31:25 PYLR 2.0 and Closing Thoughts 

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Learn more about PYLR: https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/
Learn more about Dr Felicia Phillips: http://www.feliciaphillips.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Karmetria Burton speaks with Dr. Dennis Kimbro: author, speaker, wealth expert and  professor at Clark Atlanta University. He has interviewed peak performers all over the world, and learned the best ideas, strategies and success principles from their words. He’s heard the same things enough times to know that all people who succeed tend to follow the same path and that all people who have not succeeded yet tend to fall into the same pit over and over again. 
 
Today, she talks to him about what factors make someone an entrepreneur, what key ideas ensure success and how to adapt your definition of success during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Timestamps: 
00:00 Keeping Dollars in the Black Community 
6:21 Podcast Introduction
8:08 How did Dr. Kimbro get in the room with successful black millionaires?
10:52 What is a successful entrepreneurial mindset?
21:47 Entrepreneurship during COVID-19: Adapting to a New Normal
28:36 How Can Corporations Help Small Businesses in These Times? 
39:17 How Entrepreneurship Leads to Self-Actualization: The Power of Giving Back
43:42 How to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
48:06 Closing Thoughts 
49:59 Outro 

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This is the podcast for small business owners looking to take their business to the next level. Each episode, Dr. Karmetria Burton interviews entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals from her network to get their thoughts on current events, trends, and most importantly, what advice they have for you, the listener, to help you fast-track your journey to achieving your business goals.

Before we get to that, she wants to tell her story so that you all know exactly who she is, what she has been through, and why she is the right person to be helping you along your goals. If you like what you hear, subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss any episodes and share it with people you think will benefit.

Timestamps:
The Power of Mentorship 00:00
Introduction 4:30
Karmetria's Childhood 5:38
College Life 10:15
Working for Her Dad 13:38
Getting Her First Job Offer 14:48
Getting Fired: 17:30
New Beginnings: Supplier Diversity 20:20
Becoming a Mentor 22:07
Adapting your Business During COVID-19 23:27
The Importance of Building Community: 25:42
Closing Remarks 26:41

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

Websites:
https://www.karmetriaburton.com/
https://www.paintyourlipsred.com/

Here's a curated playlist of interviews with Dr. Karmetria Burton where you can find out more about her business expertise in Supplier Diversity: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIo-cZPplLulHbnQD7zoLsrOlDZU_qGcD