Joy of Consulting

11/09/2024

“You shouldn’t be afraid to be who you are.” - Kevin Hart

In a world that at times makes you feel like you are the enemy and collateral damage, it’s hard not to lean into that fear of looking over your shoulder, doubt that you’re not good enough, exhaustion from fighting to be seen when you know you belong, and being labeled as angry or aggressive, when you simply just want your voice to be heard.

I’m going to continue shining my light bright whether people like it or not, because I fought many battles and overcame them to get to where I am today.

“Sometimes the fight takes a while, that doesn’t mean we won’t win.” - Kamala Harris

Thank you to CanvasRebel for writing an updated story about my journey.

My words matter. My story matters. I matter.

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09/06/2024

“There is no limit to what we as women can accomplish.” - Michelle Obama

Black women-owned businesses make up 15% of all women-owned businesses. So when people question what we’re doing…we’re working.

I’m excited to serve as a Business Advisor for Cohort 6 of Goldman Sachs One Million Black Women: Black In Business Program in partnership with NYU Stern. This initiative supports a $10 billion investment commitment with $100 million in philanthropic capital to drive economic opportunity for one million Black women by 2030. Cohort 6 is comprised of 300 Black women entrepreneurs.

I’m excited to be a part of this initiative and can’t wait to share more!

07/25/2024

I’m excited to share that I will be speaking to the 30-somethings at the 2024 Annual Conference on the topic of leadership skills.

Key takeaways will include building authentic relationships for growth and collaboration, mastering effective communication, embracing coachability and feedback, honing decision-making and problem-solving abilities, and fostering adaptability in changing environments.

05/15/2024

A lot of business owners have heard the phrase: “Hire slow, fire fast” which is a best practice when hiring new employees and quickly letting go of the ones who are not a good fit. Sometimes we get too attached or we don’t want to be the bad guy, but tough decisions have to be made.

But that FIRST hire is the most crucial hire and I will be talking about in a conversation with x Global Atlantic Financial Group.

Register for this FREE event at the link in bio!

03/12/2024

On Equal Pay Day and Women’s History Month, I am excited and honored to announce my appointment by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to serve on the Harris County Women’s Commission. My commitment remains to the work I do to support health and economic initiatives of women.

The Harris County Women’s Commission (“Commission”) serves as an advisory body to the Commissioners Court. The Commission will conduct research, produce reports, engage with the community, and make recommendations to Commissioners Court related to economic opportunities, health outcomes of women of all races and ethnicities, and income levels in Harris County.

The Commission shall participate in community engagement at least once yearly through volunteerism, conducting and publishing surveys or public reports, and/or hosting community events and town halls.

08/23/2023

We have all experienced burn out at some point or another. Or even wanting to throw the whole business or career away! But what is it that keeps us going?

I'm excited to lead a panel on "Keeping the Flame Lit" at the Women's Summit hosted by DivInc on September 5th at the Ion Houston. We are going to do a deep dive into how to stay encouraged and inspired when you simply want to give up.

Register to attend: https://lu.ma/AuthenTechWomensSummit2023

05/22/2023

Excited to be a speaker this week at Greenbook’s conference where I will be speaking on my experience as a startup founder, overcoming challenges and how I have navigated the beauty and tech industries through my company on the go GLAM.

03/30/2023

As a small business owner, your team is everything. The people you hire can make or break your success, so it's crucial to choose wisely. You need team members who are not only qualified but who also share your vision and are passionate about your mission. They are the ones who will help you build a strong foundation and grow your business. The hiring process can be daunting, but investing time and resources into finding the right people is essential.

Join me and Melissa Villanueva of Brewpoint Coffee on March 30th for a conversation hosted by Accion Opportunity Fund about why hiring is so important and how to implement best practices.

Register to attend here: bit.ly/smarterstaffing

03/08/2023

Future House: a space where brilliant Black minds convene, collaborate, inspire, and learn from one another.

Yours truly will be on the stage this weekend as the hostess with the mostess during SXSW. You don’t want to miss this! The lineup is beyond amazing!

Visit: www.blackfuturehouse.com

01/31/2023

I resisted being called a “Coach” for a long time because I feel like social media tainted the role with people bamboozling clients with poor advice and sales gimmicks. But I’ve learned through my work as a Coach with Google, Accion Opportunity Fund, and serving as a mentor for a number of startup organizations, I have a gift and need to embrace it and block out the noise of people on social media.

I’m excited to return for another year as a Business Coach for Accion Opportunity Fund Coaching Hub where my areas of expertise are: Business Strategy; Operations, and Human Resources. Entrepreneurs can book FREE strategy sessions with me and a number of other amazing coaches.

Know an entrepreneur that needs access to these sessions? Send them this link: https://aofund.org/program/aof-business-advising/

To book ME, visit: https://bit.ly/bookcoachjoy

11/21/2022

Before your bellies are full this week and your pockets are empty from holiday shopping, take time to focus on your business!

Join me for a free Google workshop. I’m excited to also be speaking with two of my favorite entrepreneurs: Charon Williams of SWANS Travel Concierge & Merch and Toya Imani of Lipstick by Imani.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gG9tNDiC

10/05/2022

As the holidays near, there are so many things to do outside of buying gifts, and that’s making sure your business is prepared for the holiday rush.

Excited to jump into some business tips with Accion Opportunity Fund and FedEx about how to prepare your operations for the holidays.

Join me for this free webinar at: https://opportunityfund.zoom.us/webinar/register/8616617902298/WN_qxKLEGCdTMqFyEJOK1bJTg