Proactively Present Podcast

Today on the podcast, Maureen Mwangi joins us to share how to grow an obsession brand. From Dove and L'Oréal to Lays to Chobani, she has 10+ years of experience building, growing, and scaling product-based brands. Today, she uses those same proven, data-informed strategies to show up-and-coming product entrepreneurs like you how you can scale your business and add millions to your bottom line — the same way big brands do.

In our episode, she discusses her entrepreneurship journey, how she develops messaging and positioning for eCommerce brands, and how to create traction for your brand.

Learn more about Maureen’s eCommerce resources at www.startwardconsulting.com

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Kalish' Business Resources

Hey entrepreneur! No matter what stage of business you’re in, you should be able to grow in the ways that work for you. Here are some of the things I’ve crafted just for you:

Free Quiz, "How Streamlined Are Your Business Operations?": https://www.wellrunretail.com/quiz

The free tool to see where your business stands. Are you feeling like there are gaps in how your business runs, but you just aren’t sure how to close them? This free assessment will identify those gaps and give you a starting point to streamline your operations for an amazing client, employee, and owner experience!

My Favorite Tools and Bonus Freebies: https://www.wellrunretail.com/resources

These get my loyal stamp of approval. Want to use the same softwares that has made my clients hundreds of thousands in revenue? What about the programs that have gotten me to be the certified boss that I am? Check them out here, and save a bit of money during the process.

Free 15 Minute Strategy Call: https://info.wellrunretail.com/public/form/view/5fdb9677aa74f200efaaa05b

Let's discuss how streamlining operations can support your business goals! We'll go over your business' current performance and discuss ways to improve for both your business and your personal wellbeing.

Bring Kalish On Your Podcast!

https://www.wellrunretail.com/speaking/

Book Kalish to speak to your audience on streamlining business operations, effective team management, and customer journey optimization!

Today on the podcast, Womxn on the Moon founder Shannen Garza Hakim joins Kalish to discuss leading a jewelry brand that focuses on uplifting marginalized communities. She previously spent nearly 10 years working for various non-profit organizations that created college and career access for students of color. Because of her background in advocacy, she knew her business needed to do more than offer unique products, it needed to make a community impact.

WOTM has been proud to be featured in several publications since opening in 2020. As a business that started during the pandemic and a company that works to create more representation for Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ individuals, there have been several opportunities to showcase the magical story of how WOTM began.

Today, she discusses sustainability in business, prioritizing wellbeing as a founder, and the lessons she learned from her work with nonprofits and in building her jewelry brand.

Learn more about Shannen and shop her brand: https://www.womxnonthemoon.com/pages/my-story

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Kalish' Business Resources

Hey entrepreneur! No matter what stage of business you’re in, you should be able to grow in the ways that work for you. Here are some of the things I’ve crafted just for you:

Free Quiz "How Streamlined Are Your Operations?": https://www.wellrunretail.com/quiz

The free tool to see where your business stands. Are you feeling like there are gaps in how your business runs, but you just aren’t sure how to close them? This free assessment will identify those gaps and give you a starting point to streamline your operations for an amazing client, employee, and owner experience!

My Favorite Tools and Bonus Freebies: https://www.wellrunretail.com/resources

These get my loyal stamp of approval. Want to use the same softwares that has made my clients hundreds of thousands in revenue? What about the programs that have gotten me to be the certified boss that I am? Check them out here, and save a bit of money during the process.

Free 15 Minute Strategy Call: https://info.wellrunretail.com/public/form/view/5fdb9677aa74f200efaaa05b

Let's discuss how streamlining operations can support your business goals! We'll go over your business' current performance and discuss ways to improve for both your business and your personal wellbeing.

Bring Kalish On Your Podcast!

https://www.wellrunretail.com/speaking/

Book Kalish to speak to your audience on streamlining business operations, effective team management, and customer journey optimization!

Today on the podcast, Eva Jannotta joins us to discuss entrepreneurship, wellness, and growing your influence. Eva helps women leaders defy the status quo, amplify our influence and expand our wealth and power through thought leadership. Her Big Audacious Goal is to end gender and racial discrimination.

Her company, Medusa Media Group, works with women and nonbinary leaders tobuild thriving and profitable thought leader ecosystems. They also work with authors, helping them boldly launch bestselling books.Why?

Their vision is to achieve gender parity in cultural, economic and social authority.

To that end, she's hosting a workshop in early February 2024 and you're invited! You can join her email list here to catch registration when it opens up: https://medusamediagroup.com/contact/

You can also participate in the Women & Nonbinary Authority Project survey!Its goal is to assess how women and nonbinary professionals (entrepreneurs and full-time employees) acquire authority in their careers by surveying 1000+ individuals in North America. A research report will be published in 2024, with emphasis on practical ways to acquire authority, and recommendations for individuals and institutions. Take it here: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/UtBUul

Eva is an INFJ and her Gallup Strengths include Intellection, Strategic, Input, Empathy, and Learner. She received her BA in Gender and Women’s Studies and English Literature in 2012.

When not working, Eva can be found weightlifting, reading female-centered fantasy novels, and learning about outer space. 🤓 She grew up on Piscataway and Nacotchtank native land in Silver Spring, MD and now lives on O’odham Jewed, Akimel O'odham, Hohokam native land in Phoenix, AZ.

Learn more about Eva and connect with her: https://medusamediagroup.com/about/

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Kalish' Business Resources

Hey entrepreneur! No matter what stage of business you’re in, you should be able to grow in the ways that work for you. Here are some of the things I’ve crafted just for you:

Free Quiz - "How Streamlined Are Your Business Operations?": https://www.wellrunretail.com/quiz

The free tool to see where your business stands. Are you feeling like there are gaps in how your business runs, but you just aren’t sure how to close them? This free assessment will identify those gaps and give you a starting point to streamline your operations for an amazing client, employee, and owner experience!

My Favorite Tools and Bonus Freebies: https://www.wellrunretail.com/resources

These get my loyal stamp of approval. Want to use the same softwares that has made my clients hundreds of thousands in revenue? What about the programs that have gotten me to be the certified boss that I am? Check them out here, and save a bit of money during the process.

Complimentary 20 Minute Connect Call: https://info.wellrunretail.com/public/form/view/5fdb9677aa74f200efaaa05b

Let's discuss how streamlining operations can support your business goals! We'll go over your business' current performance and discuss ways to improve for both your business and your personal wellbeing.

Bring Kalish On Your Podcast!

https://www.wellrunretail.com/speaking/

Book Kalish to speak to your audience on streamlining business operations, effective team management, and customer journey optimization!

Today on the podcast, Tradlands founder Sadie Beaudet joins us to discuss sustainability in business, her entrepreneurial journey, the importance of support systems, and more. Her advice to entrepreneurs?

• Learn how to problem solve quickly.
• Develop a business that can sustain remote operations.
• Hire a team that can think on their feet and align with your business values.
• Manage overwhelm and prioritize wellness.

Listen to this powerful interview with Sadie for inspiration and wisdom that to fuel you in your business!

Shop Sadie's brand: https://tradlands.com and get 20% off when you use code

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Kalish' Business Resources

Hey entrepreneur! No matter what stage of business you’re in, you should be able to grow in the ways that work for you. Here are some of the things I’ve crafted just for you:

The Operational Systems Assessment: https://www.wellrunretail.com/quiz

The free tool to see where your business stands. Are you feeling like there are gaps in how your business runs, but you just aren’t sure how to close them? This free assessment will identify those gaps and give you a starting point to streamline your operations for an amazing client, employee, and owner experience!

My Favorite Tools and Bonus Freebies:https://www.wellrunretail.com/resources

These get my loyal stamp of approval.Want to use the same softwares that has made my clients hundreds of thousands in revenue? What about the programs that have gotten me to be the certified boss that I am? Check them out here, and save a bit of money during the process.

Free 15 Minute Strategy Call: https://info.wellrunretail.com/public/form/view/5fdb9677aa74f200efaaa05b

Let's discuss how streamlining operations can support your business goals! We'll go over your business' current performance and discuss ways to improve for both your business and your personal wellbeing.

Bring Kalish On Your Podcast!

https://www.wellrunretail.com/speaking/

Book Kalish to speak to your audience on streamlining business operations, effective team management, and customer journey optimization!

One would think if you are a leading voice in high-end positioning and sales and your wines have been featured in the White House, you must be in a constant state of hustle. However, Chrystal Clifton is not about that life. Chrystal does not believe that building a profitable business requires hustle and burnout. Instead, her methods emphasize giving yourself permission to be premium, aligning profits with purpose, building a business and lifestyle that suits the owner, and allowing growth through authenticity and flow.

I invite you to be proactively present and join us as we discuss:

1. What happens when we hit blocks in our business

2. The importance of giving yourself permission to sell

3. The power of the phrase "Even though" that helps move business forward

4. How mentors, coaches and accountability partners can help you achieve your goals

5. Engaging with online groups and meetups

6. The value of energy exchanges

7. Putting yourself as a line item in your business

8. What does your premium business look like

9. Reframing how you do sales

10. Direct to Consumer vs Business to Business

Where you can find Chrystal:

www.chrystalclifton.com

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

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Proactively Present is sponsored by my business Well-Run Retail. Well-Run is an operations consulting company created to put your product-based business systems, processes, and profit into overdrive! Ready to learn more? Schedule a complimentary call with me now. https://bit.ly/opsassesment

How are YOU being proactively present?

Follow & share with me on social media your proactively present moments!

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalish-nesbitt/

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Today, I am so honored to speak with Sandra Velasquez! While in between jobs, Sandra decided she was going to dedicate her time with "learning how to make stuff" during the pandemic. Being from California, where the nopalera is abundant, she decided to make soap. With no outside funding and in her first year launched, that "stuff" is now being sold in stores such as Nordstrom and over 200 independent retailers nationwide. Be proactively present and join us as we discuss:

• When she discovered her culture wasn't being celebrated in branding

• Sandra having a Latina focused brand

• How working for consumer packaged goods set her up for her own business

• Recommendations on how to get products in retail

• The importance of comp shopping

• Why you need to invest in branding

• Having systems and products in place to help business run smoothly

Where can you find Sandra:

Website: https://nopalera.co/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nopalera.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nopalera.co/

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Proactively Present is sponsored by my business Well-Run Retail. Well-Run is an operations consulting company created to put your product-based business systems, processes, and profit into overdrive! Ready to learn more? Schedule a complimentary call with me now. https://bit.ly/opsassesment

How are YOU being proactively present?

Follow & share with me on social media your proactively present moments!

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalish-nesbitt/

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Are you loving what you are hearing? If so, leave a 5-Star Review wherever you are listening to this podcast! My favorite part of my podcast is reading all of your feedback!

This is a Crackers In Soup production

When I think of inspirational people in that physical product space, my mind immediately goes to Rochelle Porter! Rochelle Porter left the corporate world to create Rochelle Porter Design, a lifestyle brand that brings bursts of joy to the everyday. Her designs are now in stores like Home Goods, west elm, and so many more places!!

Let's be proactively present and join us as we speak about:

1. Rochelle's innate calling of creativity

2. When she first heard the term "sustainable fashion"

3. How God reminded her of her creative purpose all along her life's path

4. When she began noticing surface pattern designs in stores

5. What happened when Rochelle put out a line of throw pillows

6. Joining Buy From a Black Woman

7. The systems Rochelle uses to keep her company organized

8. Why she doesn't refer to her business as her baby

Where can you find Rochelle:

Website: https://rochelleporter.com/

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

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Proactively Present is sponsored by my business Well-Run Retail. Well-Run is an operations consulting company created to put your product-based business systems, processes, and profit into overdrive! Ready to learn more? Schedule a complimentary call with me now. https://bit.ly/opsassesment

How are YOU being proactively present?

Follow & share with me on social media your proactively present moments!

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalish-nesbitt/

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Are you loving what you are hearing? If so, leave a 5-Star Review wherever you are listening to this podcast! My favorite part of my podcast is reading all of your feedback!

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I'm BACK and ready for Season 2!!!! I am so excited to take my business and this podcast to a whole other level!!

Having pivoted and doing deep work, I am growing as an entrepreneur, leader and a new member of the 30s club!

This season, I'll be creating a space for product-based business owners and retail industry expert to share their stories about their journey as an entrepreneur in the work of eCommerce.

So join me and get ready! This season is going to be amazing!

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Proactively Present is sponsored by my business Well-Run Retail. Well-Run is an operations consulting company created to put your product-based business systems, processes, and profit into overdrive! Ready to learn more? Schedule a complimentary call with me now. https://bit.ly/opsassesment

How are YOU being proactively present?

Follow & share with me on social media your proactively present moments!

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalish-nesbitt/

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Are you loving what you are hearing? If so, leave a 5-Star Review wherever you are listening to this podcast! My favorite part of my podcast is reading all of your feedback!

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I am absolutely thrilled with this season wrap-up! I can't believe I could finish this passion project; it truly feels like a huge accomplishment to me. I've had to put off some projects to prioritize business, but having a team like Bethany's at Crackers in Soup has really helped me with all of the technical difficulties behind a podcast.

I also want to thank my beautiful guests for sharing all of their stories and time with me. Moving into the next season, I will be focusing on my passion for retail, e-commerce, and the fashion industry, so I will be inviting CEO and founders of product-based industries onto the podcast.

I will be taking a little bit of a break after these months of healing and only saying yes to the things that make me happy!

Thank you, everyone! Looking forward to coming back to the show in October.

As a bonus: A guided meditation.

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Proactively Present is sponsored by my business Well-Run Retail. Well-Run is an operations consulting company created to put your product-based business systems, processes, and profit into overdrive! Ready to learn more? Schedule a complimentary call with me now. https://bit.ly/opsassesment

How are YOU being proactively present?

Follow & share with me on social media your proactively present moments!

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalish-nesbitt/

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Are you loving what you are hearing? If so, leave a 5-Star Review wherever you are listening to this podcast! My favorite part of my podcast is reading all of your feedback!

This is a Crackers In Soup production

Kim Roxie helps multicultural women feel self-confident and beautiful with her amazing makeup. In today's episode, we are joined by the Founder and CEO of Lamik Beauty, a clean beauty brand that caters to multicultural women. In 2019 Kim was honored as one of the Houston Business Journal's 40 under 40 and was named one of the American Business Journals' most influential young executives. 

Today, I want to share with you some gems I picked up along the way!

Join us as we discuss:

• How our calling can appear in the most unconventional way

• Why making others feel good about themselves is so important

• The importance of creativity and not holding on to one single idea

• Advice for people who would like to create a product-based business

• What it means to be aligned in your life

Where can you find Kim:

IG: @thekimroxie, @lamikbeauty

https://www.facebook.com/LAMIKCosmetics/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lamikbeauty/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimroxie/

PROMO:

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Promo: 10% OFF from your first purchase when you subscribe to our newsletter!

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Proactively Present is sponsored by my business Well-Run Retail. Well-Run is an operations consulting company created to put your product-based business systems, processes, and profit into overdrive! Ready to learn more? Schedule a complimentary call with me now. https://bit.ly/opsassesment

How are YOU being proactively present?

Follow & share with me on social media your proactively present moments!

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalish-nesbitt/

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Are you loving what you are hearing? If so, leave a 5-Star Review wherever you are listening to this podcast! My favorite part of my podcast is reading all of your feedback!

This is a Crackers In Soup production