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Mind Our Business
by Mind Our Business
Friends who are entrepreneurs discuss business and life.
Episodes
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The Ageless Mindset: Kaftans, Confidence, and the Cosmetic Conversation
"There is a fountain of youth: it is in your mind, your talents, and your creativity." Inspired by Sophia Loren, the hosts of Mind Our Business tackle one of the most human conditions we all share: getting older. In a world obsessed with staying young, the Queens explore what it truly means to…
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Business Realities: Supporting the Vision and Celebrating Wins Inside the Losses
Entrepreneurship is often sold as freedom, but the reality is a lot of "work, work, work." In this powerful conclusion to our pivot series, the Queens of Mind Our Business peel back the curtain on the grit required to sustain a business and the essential support systems that keep you from sinking...
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From Rock Bottom to Expansion: Reclaiming Your Value and Funding Your Future
Rejection is just redirection." In this final installment of our series on overcoming obstacles, the Queens of Mind Our Business prove that the brink of your lowest point is often where your greatest fire is found. From dissolving long-term businesses to walking away from corporate devaluing…
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The Power of the Pivot: Turning Your Biggest Setbacks into Your Greatest Comebacks
"I’ve grown most not from victories, but from setbacks." Inspired by the legendary Serena Williams, the Queens of Mind Our Business get honest about the dark days of entrepreneurship. From losing multiple contracts in a single month to facing a complete global shutdown, this episode is a...
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Wellness in Motion: Quick Workouts, Green Smoothies, and Life-Saving Nutrients
If your lifestyle won't slow down, you have to find ways to bring wellness with you. In this high-energy follow-up, the hosts of Mind Our Business move from the theory of health into actual practice. Gee Gee Garcia leads the group through a "cutting-edge" session of movements designed for the...
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Diet, Exercise & Entrepreneurship: Fueling Your Body for Peak Performance
"Wellness is not something you wish for; it’s something you work for." Inspired by nutritionist Dr. Ro, the Queens of Mind Our Business take on the ultimate challenge: staying healthy when life won't slow down. This episode explores the deep connection between physical weight and emotional…
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Period Positivity (Part 3): The Four Inner Seasons & The Secret to Cyclical Productivity
In the finale of our Period Positivity series, the Queens move beyond dismantling stigma and into the realm of Body Literacy. Dr. Carmen McNeil introduces the transformative concept of the "Inner Seasons," a framework that proves women's bodies are not at a deficit, but possess a built-in...
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Period Positivity (Part 2): Milestones, Power Kits, and Father-Daughter Connection
"If the human species requires the menstrual cycle to continue, why don't we put more respect on its name?" Dr. Carmen McNeil and the Queens return to explore how to practically support the next generation while bringing men into the conversation to dismantle long-standing stigmas. In this...
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Period Positivity: Dismantling the Shame & Rewriting the Narrative
"The things they taught us to hide are the very things that make us powerful." Using this profound statement as a catalyst, Dr. Carmen McNeil and the Queens of Mind Our Business open up about a topic that has been shrouded in secrecy for generations: the menstrual cycle. In this groundbreaking...
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The Cut-Off & The Accountability: When to Block, When to Talk, and When to Listen
Friendship isn't always sunshine and 90s throwbacks. In this final installment of our friendship series, the Mind Our Business hosts tackle the uncomfortable parts of sisterhood: the "block" button, the feeling of being unsupported, and the sting of accountability. In this episode, the Queens...
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Genuine Support vs. Subtle Hindrance: Is Your Circle Helping or Hurting Your Growth?
"Your friends should be more excited when you advance than you are." This week, the Mind Our Business hosts get deep into the mechanics of high-level friendship. As entrepreneurial women in their 40s and 50s, the definition of "support" has evolved from just having fun to holding each other...
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What About Your Friends? Navigating Loyalty, Growth, and Protecting Your Peace
"If friends disappoint you over and over, that’s in large part your own fault." Using this powerful Oprah Winfrey quote as a springboard, the hosts of Mind Our Business explore the often messy, sometimes beautiful, but always complex world of friendship. In this episode, the Queens dive into: The...
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Homeownership Roadmap: Overcoming the "Bougie" Trap & The Mortgage Diet
Mindset is the foundation, but strategy is the structure. This week, the hosts of Mind Our Business move from the theory of wealth-building to the actual brass tacks of the home-buying process. In this episode, the hosts get real about: The "Bougie" Trap: Samona and the Queens discuss how a...
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Homeownership Mindset: From "Bougie" Renting to Building Equity
Mindset is everything when it comes to the largest purchase of your life. This week, the hosts of Mind Our Business explore the psychological barriers to homeownership—from the "keeping up with the Joneses" trap of luxury apartment living to the fear of the unknown. In this episode, the hosts get...
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Building Legacy: Homeownership, Equity, and Closing the Wealth Gap
Is homeownership still the American Dream? For the Queens of Mind Our Business, it’s more than a dream—it’s a critical tool for empowerment and long-term success. This week, we dive deep into how real estate can bridge significant wealth gaps and provide emotional and financial security. In this...
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Love Languages in Business: Serving Clients, Raising Kids, and Never Stop Dating
Building on the foundation of the previous episode, the Queens explore the strategic application of the five Love Languages beyond the romantic partner, realizing that these principles are the backbone of good customer service and family dynamics. This episode explores: Love Languages in…
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Love Languages: How to Stop Guessing and Start Connecting in Life & Business
Relationships are hard, but the Queens believe understanding love languages makes them easier. This week, the hosts dive into the 5 Love Languages (Quality Time, Acts of Service, Physical Touch, Receiving Gifts, Words of Affirmation) and share their own surprising results after taking the quiz....
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Mental Health (Part 4): Wellness Maintenance and the Isolated Leader
In this concluding episode of our mental health series, the Queens address the specific mental and emotional demands placed on women in leadership and entrepreneurial roles, offering a prescriptive path toward maintaining stability. This powerful episode focuses on preservation and support: The...
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Mental Health (Part 3): Coping Strategies & The Guilt of the Strong Black Woman
In this powerful continuation of our mental health series, the Mind Our Business hosts confront the societal pressure on women to "do it all" and explore the necessary self-preservation strategies needed to combat burnout. This episode includes vital, raw conversations on: The Guilt of the Strong...
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Mental Health (Part 2): The Pandemic's Toll, Stigma, and Checking In on Our Kids
Continuing the vital conversation on mental health, the Queens share deeply personal experiences related to the societal stressors that have made these topics impossible to ignore. This episode provides an essential discussion on: The Pandemic's Mental Impact: The hosts reflect on the intense...
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Mental Health Check-In: Addressing the Stigma, Anxiety, and Depression
This week, the Mind Our Business hosts tackle a topic critical for every entrepreneur: mental health and protecting your inner peace. The conversation is sparked by a quote from Dr. Brenda Wade on freeing ourselves from the emotional chains that weigh us down. In this candid and vital discussion,...
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Self-Care is a Business Strategy: Avoiding Burnout and Protecting Your Peace
Every entrepreneur hits a wall, but for the Queens of Mind Our Business, self-care is the strategic defense against burnout. This episode offers candid reflections on the physical and mental cost of constant hustling and provides practical routines for maintaining optimal performance. In this...
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Personal Color Palette: Defining Your Brand and Vibe Through Hue
We move from theory to practical application! The Queens discuss how to define a personal color palette that aligns with their personalities and their business objectives, demonstrating how they use color to control their first impression. In this episode, you will hear: The Personal Palettes…
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Color Psychology: How to Use Hues to Influence Your First Impression
Did you know the clothes you wear consciously or unconsciously communicate your power, mood, and intentions? This episode, the Queens dive into the fascinating world of color theory and psychology, guided by a quote from Dr. Queen Afua on why we must wear our clothes consciously as our bodies are...
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Business Planning: Delegation, Financial Forecasts, and Scaling Your Service
This final installment of our business planning series tackles the execution and management details needed to sustain and scale your enterprise. The Queens share crucial lessons on assembling a team (even if it's just friends and consultants!) and why staying focused is non-negotiable. This…
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Business Planning: Working Capital, Niche Strategy, and The Market Check
We continue transforming your ideas into a solid business blueprint! This week, the Queens dive into the core sections of a successful business plan, including the crucial financial and market analysis steps. This practical episode features: Financial Summary & Working Capital: The hosts discuss...
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Brainstorming & Business Planning: Turning Your Ideas Into Reality
Ready to move past the "idea stage" and launch your business? This week, the Queens—Carla, Samona, Tamica, and Gee Gee—deliver practical insights on laying the foundational blueprint for entrepreneurial success. The discussion begins with a powerful quote from Kathy Hughes, addressing the common...
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Manifesting Love: The Peace Check & Balancing Business vs. Bae
We wrap up our epic conversation on relationships by providing actionable signals for knowing when a partnership is truly aligned versus when it’s time to move on. This powerful episode features: The Alignment Test (The Peace Check): The key indicator of a healthy relationship is peace. The hosts...
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Manifesting Love: Trust, Submission, and the Alpha Woman's Peace
The relationship conversation continues, hitting on the deepest lessons learned from past relationships! Dr. Carmen kicks off the episode by sharing her journey of meeting her husband (Darryl) after a decade-long marriage ended. She highlights the two years she spent doing self-reflection and...
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Manifesting Love: Dating with Intention, Serial Dating, and Social Media Reality
The conversation was too juicy to stop! The Mind Our Business hosts return for Part 2 of their discussion on attracting a life partner, dressed to impress in their masculine energy as a nod to manifesting their ideal mate. This episode dives straight into the reality of the current dating world,...
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Manifesting Love: Healing Trauma, Setting Standards, and Becoming Whole
Before you can call in the right partner, you need to be the right partner! Building on the relationship themes from our last episode, the Queens dive deep into the essential inner work required for successful partnership. This week's candid, empowering conversation focuses on personal healing…
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Manifesting Your Life Partner: Values, Boundaries, and the Opposite Attraction Myth
This episode, the Mind Our Business hosts shift from business plans to relationship goals! The conversation is sparked by relationship expert Debrena Jackson Gandy's quote on how conflicts and resentment in love can "infect every other area of your life." Tune in for candid, necessary…
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How to Start Your Business: D-P-E-C (Dream, Plan, Execute, Celebrate!)
Ready to turn your passion into profit? The Mind Our Business hosts dive deep into the raw, essential steps of launching an entrepreneurial venture. This episode confronts the biggest hurdles aspiring business owners face: self-doubt, lack of time, and knowing your value. Tune in for real talk…
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How to Start Your Business: Finding Your Gift, Knowing Your Worth, and Overcoming Doubt
Ready to turn your passion into profit? The Mind Our Business hosts dive deep into the essential, raw steps of launching an entrepreneurial venture. This episode kicks off with a powerful quote from Dr. Avis Jones-Weaver that challenges the hosts to confront self-doubt and the fear of putting…
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Five Bosses, One Real Talk Circle
Welcome to the second episode of the Mind Our Business podcast! Get ready for real talk about real life and real business as we introduce the five unstoppable entrepreneurs leading the charge. In this episode, the ladies share their incredible nearly two-decade-long friendship history—from high...
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Mind Our Business: The Real Talk Edition
Get real talk about real life and real business on the Mind Our Business podcast! Join five unstoppable, diverse entrepreneurs: Dr. Carmen McNeilMenstrual Mindset Mentor & Perspective-Shift Facilitator.She’s on a mission to break menstrual taboos and help women embrace their cycles as sources of...
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Friends who are entrepreneurs discuss business and life.
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