Support is Sexy

Tiffany Dufu was a good girl. A good girl who always did what was expected of her as a good daughter, a good sister, a good employee and later, a good mom.

Eventually, the ambitious and successful career and family woman, who is the Chief Leadership Officer at Levo League, let go of "good" and did what was best for her and her relationships at home, at work and with herself. She decided to drop the ball, on purpose.

In this episode of the Support is Sexy, Tiffany talks about aligning your career with your purpose, how to let go of your "goods" and your "shoulds," how to avoid resentment as a woman and her reason for encouraging other women to strategically let some things go with her new book, Drop the Ball.

On this episode you'll learn:

How to get over the goods and the should.How to engineer your purpose.How to create a "portfolio career."How to cultivate an eco system of support for your career.The dangers of the Lone Ranger syndrome.The truth about false delegation.The power of dropping the ball.How to have three important conversations -- with ourselves, our families and our colleagues.How to negotiate what matters with your kids.How to delegate with joy.Tiffany's 4 go-tos for your career.Why we sometimes waste time worrying about decisions we don't even have to make.The important difference between a sponsor and a mentor.Subscribe to Support is Sexy podcast on iTunes or on Stitcher Radio!

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You know the saying: You teach people how to treat you. So, when is the last time you showed up for yourself? When is the last time that you've been the shining example of what it looks like to support you? Yes, you want to enroll people in your vision, but are YOU a believer in your own vision? Never forget to support yo'self! Here's a reminder!

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It was the "Mama Bear" in Lesley Pyle that moved her into her life as an entrepreneur. After giving birth to her daughter 22 years ago, the Tomball, Texas, native felt almost immediately that she wasn't going to want to return to her full-time job in an office, which would cause her to be away from her newborn all day. And she was right. When Lesley returned to work, missing her daughter was just too much. After approaching her employer to see if a flexible schedule was possible (it wasn't), Lesley decided to take the leap and begin a business of her own.

What followed next as she freelanced and worked on building her business was plenty of Ramen noodles, having to sell one of the family's cars and a lot of cutting back. What Lesley learned she needed most was a network of women like her who wanted more options for how they work. When she couldn't find one, she created it -- and her business continued to evolve from there. Eventually, HireMyMom.com was born.

On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Lesley shares with us the ups, downs and realities of starting your own business, how to tap into the needs of your niche and how to know when it's time to seek support when you're ready to grow.

On this episode, you'll learn:

Go for what you know inside you can do, even if you're not sure how.Never shy away from the "big opportunity" just because you don't think you'll get it.How to tap into the needs of your audience/clients.How to get the word out about your business.Sticking with your niche.Take time to consider your next move.How to have a unique offering for your customer.Knowing when it's time to adjust your business model.How to get through the challenges in your business.How to build your network.

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Karen Young was an adventurous trouble maker -- in a good way -- and clear from an early age that she'd be an entrepreneur, even if didn't know exactly what that was at the time. She always knew that she could be anything she wanted, and part of the reason for this was because of the important lesson her grandmother taught her about perseverance. This lesson is something the Guyana native had to call on years later when she went through a difficult time after deciding to close her first business.

Today, Karen -- who resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. -- is the creator of Oui Shave, a women's shaving brand that is disrupting the beauty industry. On this episode of the Support is Sexy podcast, Karen shares how to overcome public failures, how to measure your business's success (beyond social media), how to optimize F.O.M.O. and why support along your journey is essential.

On this episode you'll learn:

What perseverance looks like.How to know when it may be time to close up shop and move on.Lessons Karen learned about from failure of her first business.The dangers of the successful entrepreneur narrative. The benefits of going back to a 9-to-5 to give yourself some space.The importance of seeking therapy when needed and prioritizing self-care.Her tips for what she now knows about creating a successful business. Why your business must solve a problem.Her advice for getting your products to market. The value of in-person presentation of your products. How to measure the success of your business (beyond social media).How to attract retailers for your products. What she learned about the importance of SUPPORT!!!

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For Rana Campbell, her memories of childhood including straddling two worlds between her days spent at her preppy middle and high school and her hometown of Orange, New Jersey. The experience helped her learn how to navigate her way no matter her environment and taught her the importance of exposure to possibilities and dreaming big.

On this episode, Rana, who hosts the popular Dreams in Drive podcast, talks about the power of stories, how our stories affect our dreams, being aware of the themes in your life and sticking with your vision even through the plateau.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

The importance of being aware of the reoccurring themes in your life.Why you have to ask the right questions.Set a date for when you’re going to launch that new thing.How the universe conspires to help you.Knowing when it’s time to make a change and go in a different direction.How to know when to put an idea in the garage until later.The value of knowing what you don’t want.The real deal about monetizing your podcast and working with advertisers.The advice Rana received from the head of Apple Podcasts.The power of telling yourself that it’s going to be okay even if you don’t believe it yet.Being led by your why and knowing that the work you're doing is bigger than you.

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