Welcome to Monday Mindset!
As we embark on a new week, it’s an opportunity for a fresh start and perhaps a new perspective. Last week, during a morning walk, I had a realization: I…
Read MoreLessons from a Rebrand – Conversation with Brandon Christian, CEO and Founder of Pore People Organics
Pore People is an ultra pure farm to face clinical multicultural skincare range – their hero ingredient is fresh certified organic non-GMO Aloe Vera extract. They rely on sources from Pueblo Indian farming communities – this holistic culture is the heartbeat of the Pore People brand.
Brandon Christian is the CEO and Founder of Pore People, who’s home is in Durham NC.
Read MoreFor the Love of Coffee – A Conversation with Lori Jones, founder of Blackology Coffee Company
Black-ology Coffee Company is here to “Cultivate a Love of Black Coffee” – through community engagement, coffee, education, and the development of relationships. I had the pleasure to talk with Lori Jones, the founder of Black-ology about being an entrepreneur, coffee, and other things.
Read MoreThe Artist as Entrepreneur – an Interview with Rob Santos – Comedian
Last week, I had the privilege to chat with a very special friend, comedian Rob Santos. the best comedian he could be, his daughter (who is way more dope than he is) decided to show up and change his life for the better. Due to the shift of that amazing life event, in 2012, he moved back to Hartford to excel as a man as well as a stand up comedian and is widely known as Connecticut’s Dave Chappelle due to his raw, honest, and insightful brand of humor.
Read MoreDance, Praise, Care and Organize: Meet Joshua Weaver, a WEBB Squared Entrepreneur
This past Sunday, I attended a talent show hosted by The Plant – there was music, storytelling, dance, ballet, poetry, and comedy. At the end of the show, a young man, Joshua Weaver closed out the program with a “praise dance” – and his dance was phenomenal.
A couple days ago, I sat down with Joshua to hear his story. Along with dancing, Joshua is an entrepreneur. I wanted to hear more about his life, his work, and his passions. I thought he’d be an excellent subject for our new WEBB Squared blog series on Black entrepreneurs in North Carolina.
Read MoreMonday Mindset: Independence vs. Interdependence
For the past three weeks, I’ve had the privilege of working with five WEBB Squared entrepreneurs in a deep dive into storytelling techniques. Together, we explored how stories can shape…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: “What’s Your Story?” The Power Behind Your Entrepreneurial Journey
When we meet someone new, one of the first questions we’re often asked is, “What do you do?” It’s an innocent enough question, but how many of us immediately interpret…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: Building A Trust Mindset
As we step into a new year, we’re reflecting on what’s ahead for WEBB Squared and YOU – our entrepreneurs. From shifting political landscapes to the uncertainty many people are…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: How to calculate your “value” and “worth”
My friend Joshua is a magician who makes a living as a keynote speaker at various corporate events around the country – where he blends wisdom, magic, and humor to…
Read MoreNovember – A Season of Gratitude and Giving
As the year winds down and we reflect on all that has been accomplished, we are reminded that the greatest gifts are those we give. Believing in a mission, providing…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: Stepping It Upward: Insights and Hacks for Growth
As we approach the final months of 2024, Stephanie and I are wrapping up our series on habits. We’ve focused on strategies to transform unhealthy behaviors into positive habits essential…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: Simple Habit Hacks for Entrepreneurial Success
Understanding the science of habits is the first step toward making significant changes that can help us thrive in our businesses. Whether you’re managing day-to-day operations or delivering the products…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: Letting go of negative self-talk and embracing change
Last week, in a meeting with Joseph, WEBB’s Communications Liaison, I was lamenting how I have some fitness goals that I’m not meeting. I was feeling guilty about letting myself…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: Reprogramming Your Habits – Embracing New Identities for Lasting Change
Understanding Habits So, why is changing a habit often so difficult? It turns out that our brains are wired for routine. According to Dr. Joe Dispenza, a world-renowned authority on…
Read MoreMonday Mindset: What Makes a Habit a “Habit?”
Habits shape our daily lives, guiding our actions and influencing our outcomes for the better, and sometimes for the worst. At WEBB Squared, an essential part of our mindset work…
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