121: Entrepreneurship Do's & Don'ts (Guest: Tonnia Matthews)

Send us Fan MailBlack women are entrepreneurs. If that was ever a question, the double digit growth rate of entrepreneurs in our demographic over the last few years should be proof enough. But unless you are a natural or come from a long line of business starters, you may be in need of some direction. So today we are bringing our fairy boss mother and our entrepreneurial guide Tonnia Matthews to the pod to discuss the do’s and don’ts of entrepreneurship.Tonnia Matthews is the founder and managing director of Tonnia Theory, a boutique business consulting firm that provides strategic business development, and operations solutions to women of color entrepreneurs and small business owners. Tonnia spent her formative years pursuing business studies and built up her professional resume in strict regulatory financial environments, while simultaneously honing her entrepreneurial skills via various business and passion ventures. Tonnia eventually transitioned to a full-time entrepreneur after garnering over a decade of corporate experience. With her share of challenges and setbacks as an entrepreneur, Tonnia understands the value in not only promoting ownership but also demystifying the complexities of operating and sustaining micro to small businesses. She enjoys meeting and connecting with people who are driven, offers unique perspectives and remains curious about life. She’s a recent transplant to the DMV area and serves clients globally. Tonnia is also a boy mom and wife that loves spending quality time with family and friends, and is always seeking out new travel experiences off the beaten path.www.tonniatheory.comMERCH IS HERE!! MERCH IS HERE!!  Shop at www.fulltimeblackwoman.com for our latest available merch!Check out our YouTube channel and remember to subscribe!!Catch up on some of our many articles on our Blog !!  Like and follow our page on Facebook, “Full-Time Black Woman” Follow us on Instagram @fulltimeblackwomanFollow us on Twitter @FTblackwoman***********************************************************************************************************BUZZSPROUT LINK:fulltimeblackwoman.com/buzzsprout/***********************************************************************************************************INSTACART LINK:fulltimeblackwoman.com/instacart/Support the show