Hey Loves, 2022 is knocking -- are you ready to create and commit to YOUR happiness this year?

In this week's episode, I am sharing four commitments I'm making towards my happiness -- and several ways you and I can work, learn, and grow together while doing some of my favorite things!

• [00:02:25] Are you an avid reader but don't have much time to indulge? - Join me on Audible as I commit to reading/listening more in 2022.
• [00:08:48] I love connecting with my community, so I am introducing Book Club - Our first book is Will by Will Smith's. Want to join the conversation? Connect with me in the Patreon community.
• [00:11:03] Beauty treatment or torture chamber room - What brazilian waxes taught me about expectations and why I'm not doing them anymore.
• [00:23:10] Ready to launch your online course but don't know how? Work with me in my new small group coaching program. Click here for more details.

Takeaways:

• The start of a new year signals our need to transform and evolve. Learn how committing to happiness enhances every area of our lives.
• Happiness is about doing what you love and releasing things that no longer serve you. Want to know what I'm giving up? Tune in for a good laugh that I know my ladies will understand.
• Do you love this episode - Head over to the blog to read: 4 a reas to focus on in 2022 to make yourself happier, wealthier, and more fulfilled.

Resources Mentioned:

• Show Notes (here)
• Grab A Free Audio Book: Free 30-Day Trial On Audible
• Book Club: Join Us!
• Blog Post: 50 Books I Read in 2019 That You Should Read
• Brazilian Wax Reel: Watch Now!
• Create Your 1st Course Group Coaching: Sign Up Here!

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It's my biirthday!!! So today, I am getting super intimate with YOU - my community of supporters and listeners.

We're talking about the importance of your "why" and getting clear on the factors that motivate you. If your why is big enough, nothing will stop you from reaching your goals. But if your why isn't strong enough, then even the slightest obstacle will seem like an insurmountable hurdle.

Now, you know I'm all about Looking On The Bright Side, but I realize that the exercises that I take you through during this episode can bring up many raw emotions; however, my promise is that there is clarity on the other side that can be healing.

As you listen to this episode, I encourage you to go deep.

So ask yourself this: WHY, Why am I doing this? And more importantly, is my why big enough?

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00:45] It's my birthday - here are two ways you can support me
• [00:04:36] The catalyst for this episode and why this exercise is vital to keeping you going.
• [00:07:49] Why my coaching digs up the sometimes painful truth that we keep hidden - and what happened the MOMENT I shared my story beyond the surface level.
• [00:11:20] Level One: The number one reason most will quit and 4 "questions beyond the question" to motivate you when you're ready to throw in the towel.
• [00:12:45] Level Two: What I want everyone listening to the sound of my voice to know - even if they aren't my client.
• [00:18:57] Level Three: I love to share tactics and solutions with you guys about telling your brand story - listen as I take you through another layer of my brand story that I don't share with the public- but it influences everything I do!
• [00:22:20] There are latchkey children, and then there are the thousands of girls who grew up like me. Join me to share the intimate details of my childhood growing up on Staten Island.
• [00:26:26] What the birth of son taught me about commitment and feeling the fear and doing it anyone
• [00:31:10] The Power of Persistence and what staying the course and how I made one of my wildest dreams come true- taking care of my mother and step-father so that they can enjoy their retirement.
• [00:39:59] What I want you to take away from my story

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Hey Loves! Can I ask a personal question...

How are your finances?

If that question makes you squirm in your seat, we need to figure out why? Are you scared to face the credit report? Does the idea of investing send shock waves through your system? We waste time operating in fear mode instead of taking the actions that move our finances forward.

I love to talk about building your business and offering you solutions to common challenges around that, but today I'm switching it up just a little. I'm joined by a financial coach and friend, Bella Jones, and she's sharing Smart Money Moves that you should be making in your 20's, 30's, and 40's. Because what good is making money if you don't know what to do with it?

Episode Highlights:

• [00:01:15] Bella Jones is a financial coach with a passion for helping women build generational wealth, but what did this money maven grow up thinking she would become? The answer may surprise you!
• [00:04:47] What life event caused Bella to get serious about her finances?
• [00:07:12]The power of good credit and what it takes to improve your score - Bella's shares tips for the credit challenged
• [00:14:08] What is the one mindset shift we have to make to increase our earning power? The answer: knowing that you CAN earn money outside of your 9 to 5 job - Bella and I share how.
• [00:17:03] You only live once - YOLO - is the vibe, right? Not so fast - These are the three smart money moves for your 20's.
• [00:30:34] Where are my 30 and over listeners? Your 30's require that you get serious about these three things - Bella breaks down the actions we should be taking in our 30s
• [00:37:13] Hello, 40s - we know this generation is full of wisdom, and now its time to turn those life lessons into a killer investment portfolio and prepare for retirement, but that's not all - Bella has one more tip for women in their 40's

Takeaways:

• There is so much fear around earning and managing money. By the end of this episode, you will have a clear money blueprint that you can use in your 20s, 30's, and 40's
• The power of a budget, good credit, and owning assets are the key components to healthy finances; Unfortunately, communities of color aren't having conversations around these topics - Bella Jones is here to change that.
• Want to share this episode with your family and friends? Click here to share the podcast or click here to send them the accompanying blog post.

Resources Mentioned

• Show Notes (here)

Links Mentioned:

• Follow Bella on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
• Waiting for her course or sales links

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Hey Loves, Welcome Back To The Look On The Bright Side Podcast. In today's episode I'm Sharing Tips To Help You Monetize Your YouTube Channel

YouTube changed my life! With 164,000 subscribers and over 15M views, you might call me a YouTube success story but, as a Content Coach and business owner, I've made mistakes.

A LOT of mistakes.

In this week's episode, I am sharing what I've learned and, more importantly, what YOU can do differently to have even greater success. Get those earbuds in and grab your journals. It's Time To Look On The Bright Side.

And P.S. ... Please make sure you listen until the end of the episode to learn how to get $50 from me when you take the first step to building your brand.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:05:54] How I Started My Journey Into Entrepreneurship
• [00:07:54] How I Grew To Subscribers to 164k & What I Would Have Done Differently
• [00:08:44] The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly Side of YouTube Monetization
• [00:22:17] My Advice To Help You Grow and Monetize Faster Than Me!

Takeaways:

• Resources to help you quickly monetize your content- P.S. it costs you nothing to get started
• The #1 thing that kept me from taking control of my finances
• The one platform every creator should use create with less stress and more ease

Links Mentioned:

• Show Notes (here)
• My YT - BlakIzBeautyful
• Give Patreon a try and get $50 from Patreon (on my behalf) when you get 20 patrons in your first 30 days! Click here to get this offer.
• Watch the video podcast here

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Without a doubt, a hobby can become a career, and who better to prove this than someone who has lived it as a reality?

Meet today's guest, Simone Agoussoye, a Visual Artist, Graphics Designer, Mentor, and Teacher.

In this episode, Simone describes her experience as a budding artist, offering insights into common challenges artists face, her passion for art, and key points from her success in the art world.

Episode Highlights:

• [[01:21] How Simone and I met for the first time - she wasn’t too happy with me by the way.
• [04:10] About our guest, Simone Agoussoye.
• [06:48] Simone's art career started right from childhood when she did a portrait of herself and knew that she wanted to be an artist.
• [10:54] The most difficult part about being an artist is pricing your artwork; it was a huge surprise for Simone as she realized how much people would pay for her art!
• [12:58] About Commissions: This involves being paid to create a painting for someone based on what they want and how they want it. It can constrain creativity due to the demands of the client.
• [16:09] Making out time to offer guidance to artists has been hugely important to Simone, especially because she didn't have any mentorship. She helps artists feel confident enough in themselves to charge good prices for their work because many people are truly amazed by their art.
• [23:54] How Simone uses Instagram reels to market her artworks, talk about her pricing, and help clients know what to expect from her. She also uses her content to inspire other artists as well as creators.
• [28:22] Compared to her other forms of art, Glass Art has appealed to Simone most deeply.
• [31:49] Simone wants to be remembered as someone who stood up for the culture, supported black women, and helped other artists be proud of their work by selling at their worth.
• [34:21] A lot of parents would rather encourage their kids to focus on education more than what they love doing because of the mindset that such hobbies would not be lucrative.
• [36:30] Simone's biggest win was when one of her works was featured in a Museum in DC, and won the People's Choice Award and a monetary award.
• [39:35] This lesson applies to any field; whether you're a coach or seller, raise your prices to the actual value of your worth. Connect with Simone on Instagram.

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