My favorite question to ask guests on Bet On Yourself, Sis! is, "what does being an entrepreneur mean to you?" And I get so many different answers. To many of us entrepreneurship means freedom and getting to choose the work we do. To some it means being bold and brave enough to create something new. And to others it means building the life they want to live.

In this BONUS episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, I share a collection of answers from the episodes that have been released so far. These Black women entrepreneurs share insight, advice, strategies, and tips, and I hope they inspire and motivate you to continue on your journey!

This episode was created for Banjee Boombox's Podcast Village! Thank you again for choosing us to share in this special event!

Connect with Banjee Boombox! - IG @banjeeboombox - Website banjeeboombox.com

Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod

Follow Bet On Yourself, Sis! on social media - IG @betonyourselfsis - Tik Tok @betonyourselfsis - YouTube @betonyourselfsis

Why do so many Black women entrepreneurs have problems raising their prices, and sometimes even charging at all? We feel like the communities we want to serve can't afford it. Or, we don't think anyone will buy from us if our prices are too high. But, these are the lies we tell ourselves to keep us from succeeding. The truth is that we have poured so much into our businesses. We've paid for trainings and equipment that increase the value we offer. We've spent countless hours ... And we deserve to be compensated! Period! And this is only one of the many amazing conversations I had with today's guest on Bet On Yourself, Sis!, Adi Kaur.

In this episode, Adi shares her journey as a yoga teacher and entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of energy, healing, and community. She discusses the role of ego in personal growth and entrepreneurship, advocating for a service mindset in business. And she highlights the freedom and power that come with being an entrepreneur. Adi provides insights on pricing strategies and the value of starting from free services to build momentum. The conversation concludes with reflections on navigating mistakes and the importance of community support.

In this engaging conversation, Adi and I explore the intricacies of sustainable business practices, and the importance of valuing oneself in entrepreneurship. We discuss the significance of manifestation, self-discovery, and the unique challenges faced by Black women entrepreneurs. The dialogue emphasizes the need for collaboration over competition and the value of lifelong learning in personal and professional growth.

We talk:

09:07 - Adi's entrepreneurship journey

17:06 - Understanding ego in entrepreneurship

24:34 - Exploring internal family systems and self-acceptance

35:00 - Entrepreneurship: defining freedom and value

44:34 - Pricing strategies: understanding your worth

57:56 - The joy of planning vs. doing

01:09:50 - The importance of self-care and authenticity

Episode References:

3 Yoga Benefits for Black Women with Adi Kaur Part 1

3 Yoga Benefits for Black Women with Adi Kaur Part 2

No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model

By Richard Schwartz, Ph.D.

Connect with Adi! - IG @theblkyogitribe - TikTok @theblkyogitribe - Website theblkyogitribe.org

Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod

Follow Bet On Yourself, Sis! on social media - IG @betonyourselfsis - Tik Tok @betonyourselfsis - YouTube @betonyourselfsis

What is the difference between confidence and ego? I think many of us get it confused, especially in the entrepreneurial space. But today's guest explains the difference in a way that really resonated with me and I'm so excited to share it with you!

In this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, I chat with Deandra Raquel Bacon aka Raq and we dive into confidence, confidence, confidence! Raq is a visual artist, photographer, and confidence and career coach. She also support non-profits in managing grants and moving towards higher impact.

In this conversation, we explore the delicate balance between confidence and ego in entrepreneurship. Raq shares her personal journey of overcoming challenges, the importance of affirmations, and the power of networking. We discuss the hard work required in entrepreneurship and Raq offers valuable advice for both new and established entrepreneurs, emphasizing the significance of community support and personal growth.

We talk:

05:55 - Confidence vs. ego

08:50 - The power of affirmations in building confidence

17:31 - The role of networking in professional growth

39:13 - Navigating the entrepreneurial journey

49:10 - Advice for new and established entrepreneurs

Episode References:

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) By Miguel Ruiz

The Blox S15

Connect with Raq! - IG @professionalpeace_ - LinkedIn @deandra-raquel-bacon - Website professionalpeace.org

Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod

Follow Bet On Yourself, Sis! on social media - IG @betonyourselfsis - Tik Tok @betonyourselfsis - YouTube @betonyourselfsis