Joy, Taxes and Breast Cancer: Advice for Women Entrepreneurs with Mfon Etukeren

"I would say that gift [from cancer] was to slow down because before then … I was just so focused on achieving and success and anything that wasn't related to what I thought to be success at the time I didn't do it, and I didn't like distractions or what I considered to be distractions... And so I learned to slow down." Mfon's Pearls of Wisdom 🌷Slow Down! Take time every day to appreciate something simple and beautiful. Really connect with the people you love. Watch movies from other cultures.📚🙏 Study Scripture Reading for comprehension is one thing, but studying infuses knowledge into our lives. Just like adding salt to food, studying sacred writings allows us to internalize the messages and speak life into difficult situations.💤💪 Rest and Recovery Our bodies speak to us, and it's crucial to listen. Taking naps and prioritizing rest are essential for replenishing our energy.💪💭 Cultivate Faith: Through her experiences of unemployment, lack of insurance, and cancer, Mfon held onto the belief that with God, nothing is impossible.Mfon also gave us 3️⃣ questions you should ask your tax professional every year:1️⃣ Question 1: How does my business tie into my personal return? 🤔2️⃣ Question 2: Can any of my personal expenses be used for my business? 💼3️⃣ Question 3: Are there any new opportunities or tax advantages I should know about? 💡Mfon’s BioMfon is a tax lawyer and owner of Clarity Tax Law, which specializes in small business taxation. Mfon loves all things tax and is passionate about making tax easy for others to navigate and understand. From working with large Fortune 500 corporations for over 10 years she learned many lessons that have been invaluable to her entrepreneurial client. Apart from helping clients keep more money in their pockets, she loves to create Afro-fusion recipes, study her Bible, take pictures of flowers, sing in the shower, and making products for her vegan skin care line, Üyai Body Care. Her favorite quote is "know better, do better, be better", and that is what she tries to do.You can follow Mfon on LinkedIn or Instagram by searching her name Mfon Etukeren.Check out her website:  https://claritytaxlaw.com/FREE GIFT:  Is it time for you to slow down?  Get my free checklist to help you determine if you're overdoing it!  https://www.dramandakemp.com/5-signs-checklist-optinSUMMARY TIMESTAMP00:01:11 Houston heat is great, humidity good, work busy, family visit, everything good.00:04:33 Mfon grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, and moved to San Francisco for work. She initially did not want to go to school anywhere cold but ended up going to law school in Florida. They later regretted going to Northwestern during a cold winter and left Chicago.00:08:28 Mfon discusses their experience of being in a field where they don't look like others, but they strive to maintain a good reputation and excel. She shares strategies for thinking differently and overcoming challenges of not fitting in, while emphasizing the importance of education and reputation. She also mentions encountering pushback and finding ways to respond.00:14:56 Mfon watched the Chinese drama "Legend of Yangxi Palace" during cancer treatment and became immersed in it despite initial resistance. The drama explores the story of a woman rising from a palace maid to a powerful figure, showcasing different aspects of Chinese culture. Mfon also expresses a desire to learn the Chinese language.00:18:02 Learning to slow down and appreciate life's blessings, even in the face of illness.00:22:44 Fast-paced individuals, especially successful Black women, may experienceSupport the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast