Marty McDonald: You Are Not Alone

Imagine achieving the height of success corporately, only to realize that you’re the only one in the room who looks like you. This was the case for Marty McDonald.   After an 11-year corporate career with various fortune 500 companies, Marty McDonald decided to leap after her dreams and create a community of empowerment, change, and freedom. Although the money was great and the status was admirable, Marty couldn’t help but feel a sense of loneliness and a deep desire to create a space where women of color are empowered to thrive!    Taking an idea based on connection and turning it into a movement, including a multi-city Black Girl Magic Tour, Marty launched the annual Boss Woman of the Year Summit and built a loyal community of more than 100,000 women.   Marty understands that most women are allowing fear to hold them back from accomplishing the goals they desperately desire. Her plan to expand the growth of her community is well under way as she helps Boss Women around the world empower one another through connection, networking, and workshops.     Key discussion points from this episode include: Enough Is Enough - 5:23 See The Possibilities - 9:00  Preparation In Uncomfortable Seasons - 19:25 It’s Not About You - 22:10  Creating Connections Through Storytelling - 25:45  You Are Not Alone - 29:40 Celebrating Black Girls & Women - 40:10     Connect With Marty: Instagram: @martytmcdonald @bosswomenmedia  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BossWomenMedia Website: https://bosswomen.org/   This episode is brought to you by my free audio training, THE TRUTH ABOUT WEALTH! Becoming wealthy has 100% nothing to do with money and this free audio training will help you create the foundation to live a life of purpose, find fulfillment and earn more without ever chasing money. To claim your download and learn more, visit: https://patricewashington.com/starthere/ You Are Not Alone Takeaways   “I was the only black woman in the company..” - Marty McDonald  “I couldn’t see success in leadership in a space that didn’t look like me.” - Marty McDonald  “It’s hard to build something from nothing.” - Marty McDonald   “You have exactly what you need for today to make the decisions of today.” - Marty McDonald   “We are made in the valleys. The mountaintops are for us to enjoy.” - Marty McDonald  “Nothing happens to me, it happens for me.” - Patrice Washington    “You are not alone.” - Marty McDonald    “Happiness is things that is always going to happening.” - Marty McDonald  “I don’t worry about money because money is a mindset and it’s going to always be available and accessible.” - Marty McDonald Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions   And with that, let’s dig into Marty’s responses to our Redefining Wealth Rapid Wisdom Questions.   Define Success: “I define success by my peace of mind. It’s so important that I have peace about it.”   Define Wealth in 3 Words or Less: "Next-Generation Impact.”    One Book that Has Helped You Redefined Wealth For Yourself: Big Money Energy by Ryan Serhant We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers (Honorable mention)   Fill-in the Blanks … “My name is ___ and the truth about wealth is ___”: “My name is Marty McDonald and the truth about wealth is that it doesn't necessarily bring you happiness, it brings you freedom.”  LINKS:   START HERE: https://patricewashington.com/starthere/   Check Out Our Website:  https://patricewashington.com/   Redefine Wealth For Yourself Book: http://redefinewealthforyourself.com/   Become An Official Purpose Chaser: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redefiningwealthcommunity/?ref=bookmarks   Ask Patrice Anything - Submit Your Question: http://patricewashington.com/askpatrice   Find Me On Social Media: Our podcast hashtag is #RedefiningWealth   Instagram: @SeekWisdomPCW https://www.instagram.com/seekwisdompcw/   Facebook: @SeekWisdomPCW https://www.facebook.com/SeekWisdomPCW/