As entrepreneurs, we value our work, clients, and most especially our business. But, we should keep in mind that it is also good to take a healthy amount of break. Taking breaks can help us recover from stresses we deal with daily which can help us perform better.As a podcaster, taking breaks allows us to recover, reassess, and even improve our content! May it be social media breaks, work-related, or in our podcasts, a good and healthy amount of relaxation can help you attain optimal wellness. We may not see it but if you're experiencing brain fog, feeling absent-minded, or just plain tired, this is your sign to do it sis!In this week's episode, I'll be sharing with you the importance of understanding your masculine and feminine energy, the benefits of taking breaks, and how they helped me live my most opulent life. By doing these, you'll be able to continue to increase your audience and maintain the momentum of your podcast while taking your well-deserved break.Other Resources mentioned:Embrace Your Femininity with Coach Ivy AllenConnect with Me:If you are like me you love a good quiz.  As a successful entrepreneur, a strong marketing strategy is key to the success of your business.  Have you taken the time to assess just how strong your marketing strategy is?  Wait no longer and take the assessment in the link below and see just How Strong Your Marketing Strategy Is.https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61a603365a44ef001870d1b1Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent? Have you developed your marketing strategy yet? If not, we need to talk.Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the Show by clicking this.Support the show

We all want to be loved, and it's natural for us to seek out affection, support, and comfort from others. But there is no such thing as a perfect childhood. At some point in our lives, we've experienced trauma, felt pain, or fears.But did you know that those experiences you had in the past have a direct effect on how you live today and how you handle your relationships? Perhaps you've never given much attention to your relationship behavior or the patterns in your love life.If you've noticed a pattern of harmful and emotionally draining habits in your romantic life, maybe you need to dive deeper and observe how you connect with others through your attachment style.In this week’s episode, Paula Goode, a transformation coach and a registered nurse, shares the four types of attachment styles and explains the differences of each one for you to identify and understand the logic behind your relationships, habits, and past experiences. She shares with us how our past experiences and trauma play a huge role in how we attach to people, the importance of inner work and healing, and some tips on how to stay free from our old habits for us to live a happy and thriving life. Other resources mentioned:Attachment Style QuizThe Magnetic Feminine Facebook GroupAbout the Guest:Paula Goode is a transformation coach and a registered nurse who helps women heal from emotional wounds and pain from the past to attract the relationship of their dreams.Episode drink: Cinnamon Pear MimosaIngredients:Prosecco Pear JuiceCinnamon SticksCinnamon PowderConnect with Paula: https://beacons.page/paulanicholegoodeConnect with Me:If you are like me you love a good quiz.  As a successful entrepreneur, a strong marketing strategy is key to the success of your business.  Have you taken the time to assess just how strong your marketing strategy is?  Wait no longer and take the assessment in the link below and see just How Strong Your Marketing Strategy Is.https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61a603365a44ef001870d1b1Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent? Have you developed your marketing strategy yet? If not, we need to talk.Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the Show by clicking this.Support the show

We all dream of having the perfect relationship. To meet our dream partner. Someone who fits our expectations and be with us for a lifetime.But what does it take to create a perfect relationship? Does it involve finding your perfect one true love? Or is it just a myth that society tries to push us to believe in?This love month, we’ve invited Marshaun Olaniyan, a shift relationship strategist who shares with us how creating the relationship you want built from trust, love, honesty, and so much more starts and ends with us not our partners. She talks about the importance of healing past traumas, how you can prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for your next relationship, the importance of communication, and how to find that connection with your partner by first working within.All romantic relationships have their ups and downs, and they all require effort, dedication, and a willingness to grow together with your significant other. You need to compromise and find ways to stay connected, find contentment and happiness to maintain a healthy relationship filled with love. But everything starts YOU. Listen to this episode today to hear more about this and some quick tips to help you create the relationships that you desire. About the Guest:Marshaun Olaniyan is a shift relationship strategist who helps Christian Black women that are married or long-term relationships to stop feeling disconnected and unloved  and shift them to feel heard, understood, and appreciated via my books, my digital courses, as well as my group coaching program.Episode drink: Mimosa SangriaIngredients:StrawberriesPineapplesOrange JuiceProsecco Connect with Marshaun: LinkedInWebsiteInstagramYouTubeConnect with Me:If you are like me you love a good quiz.  As a successful entrepreneur, a strong marketing strategy is key to the success of your business.  Have you taken the time to assess just how strong your marketing strategy is?  Wait no longer and take the assessment in the link below and see just How Strong Your Marketing Strategy Is.https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61a603365a44ef001870d1b1Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent? Have you developed your marketing strategy yet? If not, we need to talk.Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast Support the show

As entrepreneurs, we want to inform individuals who are unfamiliar with our brand and the services we provide through our marketing strategies and the content we put out there. But how can we reach more consumers more effectively through our content?  How does the concept of a buyer's journey affect us? And how do we get our message into our target audience, establish trust and get them to interact with us?If you’re not sure where to begin, this week will be a short but informative episode about the difference between a sales funnel and a buyer’s journey. I share with you the three stages the consumers go through before they make a purchase, and how your content marketing plays a very crucial role in each stage. Listen to Episode 87 to understand the concept of a buyer’s journey, be able to provide your clients with the appropriate solution they are looking for, and for your business to flourish even more!In this conversation, we discuss:What is a buyer’s journey?Sales Funnel vs a Buyer’s JourneyThree stages of the buyer’s journeyConnect with Me:If you are like me you love a good quiz.  As a successful entrepreneur, a strong marketing strategy is key to the success of your business.  Have you taken the time to assess just how strong your marketing strategy is?  Wait no longer and take the assessment in the link below and see just How Strong Your Marketing Strategy Is.https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61a603365a44ef001870d1b1Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent? Have you developed your marketing strategy yet? If not, we need to talk.Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the Show by clicking this.Support the show

“Your destiny starts with your desire.” - Dawn Kristin EllisonManifesting is all about attracting what you want most by using your thoughts, mindset, and self-beliefs. The way we use our minds to control our thoughts and feelings allows us to manifest good things, create our own reality, and influence our lives to be more positive and proactive.Did we leave you hanging with Part One of this two-part series? Wait no more because in this episode, we continue our conversation with Life Mastery Coach, Dawn Kristin Ellison. In Part 2 we dive deeper into manifesting, how the moon cycle plays a role in it, the power of choice, and many more. Remember that YOU are the creator of the reality you live in, and you are responsible for it. It is your intentional endeavor to manifest your deepest desires and goals by practicing self-manifestation. Build your faith with the universe that it can give you exactly what you need at the right time by aligning your mentality, clearing out abundance blockages like limiting beliefs, and taking action. Other resources mentioned:Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing by Joy DeGruyAbout the Guest:Dawn Kristin Ellison is a Life Mastery Coach, Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, mother, and the founder of EVOLVE Life Mastery. Episode drink: Tequila Sunrise MimosaIngredients:TequilaChampagneOrange juiceGrenadineConnect with Dawn: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramConnect with Me:If you are like me you love a good quiz.  As a successful entrepreneur, a strong marketing strategy is key to the success of your business.  Have you taken the time to assess just how strong your marketing strategy is?  Wait no longer and take the assessment in the link below and see just How Strong Your Marketing Strategy Is.https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61a603365a44ef001870d1b1Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent? Have you developed your marketing strategy yet? If not, we need to talk.Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the Show by clicking this.Support the show

This week, it’s all about manifesting, sis!Manifesting can help you achieve your goals and dreams and bring the things you want into your life. In short, speak things into existence! Our mind is so powerful that it can shape and influence how we think, act, be and do. Our mindset and imagination are inspired by what we manifest, and this paves the way to what we want to achieve in life. Be it money, a new career, relationships, or whatever you aspire to be - speak it and it shall be. In this episode, I am talking with Dawn Kristin Ellison, a Life Mastery Coach, Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, mother, and founder of EVOLVE Life Mastery. She shares with us how the four steps of manifestation, recognizing the blocks that hinder our ability to manifest, the power of small decisions, and how we can have the belief and desire to manifest our most opulent life. Listen to learn more!About the Guest:Dawn Kristin Ellison is a Life Mastery Coach, Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, mother, and the founder of EVOLVE Life Mastery. It is her purpose and mission to awaken the masses globally by teaching reprogramming of the subconscious mind, aligning with personal truth, and responsibly manifesting the desired life, while strengthening spiritual practices. Episode drink: Tequila Sunrise MimosaIngredients:TequilaChampagneOrange juiceGrenadineConnect with Dawn: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramConnect with Me:If you are like me you love a good quiz.  As a successful entrepreneur, a strong marketing strategy is key to the success of your business.  Have you taken the time to assess just how strong your marketing strategy is?  Wait no longer and take the assessment in the link below and see just How Strong Your Marketing Strategy Is.https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61a603365a44ef001870d1b1Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent? Have you developed your marketing strategy yet? If not, we need to talk.Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the Show by clicking this.Support the show

“You can be the vivacious, radiant, beautiful queen goddess diva that you were born to be.” - Ivy AllenOur society has been so used to stereotyping and gender roles. Feminine characteristics are traditionally viewed as undesirable and when we hear the word “femininity ”, we may think of them as emotional, weak, or fragile. All feminine characteristics have typically been connected with women, while masculine characteristics have been associated with men. Yet in this generation, it is past time for society to recognize that masculinity and femininity are not attributes we connect with gender, but rather, with character. And the reality is men and women are a mix of feminine and masculine energy.  The degree to which one is in varies from person to person without determining their sexuality.Women have learned to step up, confidently show up, take charge and lead, things that may be considered more masculine roles.  So this week, we are joined by Coach Ivy Allen, empowerment and mindset coach who helps women reinvent and reclaim their lives. We talk about the essence of femininity, how we can learn to embrace it, and how it directly affects our journey as women. About the Guest:Ivy Allen is a certified Life Coach and graduate of the international coaching school, CoachU, Inc. She is a writer, speaker, life strategist and personal coach, who helps women and men create intimate connections in relationships, expand their sexuality, express their natural sensuality, and date with confidence. She works with women and selected men to help them discover their passions, attract the loves of their lives, and create the partnerships of their dreams.Episode drink: Pomegranate MimosaIngredients:ProseccoPomegranate JuicePomegranate SeedsConnect with Coach Ivy: FacebookInstagramLinkedInConnect with Me:If you are like me you love a good quiz.  As a success entrepreneur a strong marketing strategy is key to the success of your business.  Have you taken the time to assess just how strong your marketing strategy is?  Wait no longer and take the assessment in the link below and see just How Strong Your Marketing Strategy Is.https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61a603365a44ef001870d1b1 Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent? Have you developed your marketing strategy yet? If not, we need to talk.Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

“If prayer is you talking to God, then intuition is God talking to you.” - Wayne DyerWhile many of us choose our decisions based on our experience or other people's advice or opinion, we sometimes have that gut feeling of knowing what's best for us. In this week’s episode, we are joined by Andrea Jones a.k.a. Infiniti Jones who shares all about intuition and the important role it plays in our lives. She talks about the difference between ego and intuition, one of the biggest challenges she faced in her life, and how her intuition helped her be the best version of herself.Listen to Episode 83 to be motivated by Andrea’s story as you let your intuition guide you in life.In this conversation, we discuss:The importance of intuitionThe difference between intuition and egoHow trusting your intuition can guide you in making major life decisions External forces that cause you stop you from trusting yourselfLearning to trust your bodyTuning into God's divine powerThe philosophy of giving and receivingAbout the Guest:Andrea Jones a.k.a. “Infiniti Jones” is a singer and an intuitive voice coach who help people find their intuitive voices by allowing that song of their soul to come through meditation, prayer, and healing. Andrea also co-authored the Unchained Goddess book.Other resources mentioned:The Unchained Goddess BookEpisode drink:Lava MimosaIngredients:ProseccoGuava JuiceMintConnect with Andrea: InstagramWebsiteConnect with Me:We are well on our way in 2022.   Have you built your plan for the year?  If you have not, don’t even know where to start, or would just appreciate a little bit of help along the way, check out my free 2022 planning guide.https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61cbaba9b0306b55f06caa7fIs marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent? Have you developed your marketing strategy yet? If not, we need to talk.Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the Show by clicking this.Support the show

“Good marketers realize that marketing is an investment.” - Cassandra AlexisIt is crucial to have a long-term plan for how you'll spread the word about your business, and the key to that is to have a specific spending plan (also known as a budget) for putting that plan into action.This is where many entrepreneurs make mistakes: not having a clear-cut marketing spending plan, not laying out important factors to consider, and not setting marketing goals to accomplish. Sometimes when the finances are tight, the marketing budget is the first at the cutting board - or sometimes even scratched altogether. But it shouldn't be. Failing to market and advertise your business properly can hugely impact your business and its potential to thrive. If you want to stay competitive and optimize your money, your marketing spending plan must cover all areas of planning, pricing, and of course, marketing your service.You may have questions like: How much should my marketing spending plan be? What activities should go into my marketing spending plan? How do I track the money that I spent on my marketing strategy? No need to worry because in this week’s episode, I’ll be giving you insights to help you figure out your marketing spending plan, shift your mindset, and work with the money that you need to allocate to go towards your marketing spending plan. Listen to learn more!In this conversation, we discuss:What is a marketing spending plan?Shifting your mindset on spending your moneyReasons why you need a marketing spending planWhat marketing activities are covered by your marketing spending planFactors that impact the size of your marketing spending planConnect with Me:We are well on our way in 2022. Have you built your plan for the year?  If you have not, don’t even know where to start, or would just appreciate a little bit of help along the way, check out my free 2022 planning guide.Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

Wellness isn’t like a custom pair of jeans. It isn’t a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. What works for you might not work for me or anyone else. We don’t label it in a certain way but it is something that we all definitely need to find and have in life. We all experience setbacks, problems, or even trauma, and it’s up to us how we handle them and heal them from within. And it’s totally okay to not be okay. In Episode 81, we’ve invited Danielle Washington, a certified Karuna Reiki master, to share what Reiki is all about and how it can help YOU in the many aspects of your life. We’ll learn more about this Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. We also talk about how you can alleviate stress, visualize your vision, and use Reiki to help keep you in your flow. You can use Reiki to self-heal and just help you find your way to being your authentic self. In this conversation, we discuss:What Reiki is and its different benefitsWhat wellness is all aboutThe strong black woman mentalityMy first Reiki session with DanielleHow trauma can live and manifest in your bodyHow Reiki can help improve self-awareness and clarityOther resources mentioned:The Body Keeps the ScoreEpisode drink: Shirley Temple MimosaIngredients:ChampagneGrenadinePineapplesAbout the Guest:Danielle Washington is the host of Hella Well with Danielle Podcast, a certified Karuna Reiki Master, and the founder of Rogue Experiences, a travel company that focuses on creating travel experiences that are intimate for self-care for women of color.Connect with Danielle: WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubeEmailConnect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

“Confidence really is constant practice; it's an attitude. It's a mental attitude that is first planted within ourselves and then our job is to nurture it and water it, and then we birth it out through our presence.” - Lynnecia EleyJust like talents and abilities, confidence is developed through practice. It’s not something that we are immediately good at from the time we were born, but rather something that becomes a skill because of our unique experiences.In this episode, I am joined by the Confidence Doula, Lynnecia Eley, as we talk further about confidence,  building, practicing it, maintaining it, and more. Listen to the many mantras that she shares with us that are easy to incorporate into our daily practices, a perfect way to start 2022!In this conversation, we discuss:The myth about being confidentHow confidence is built and how it is lostHow we can eliminate the inner voices of doubts and criticismsThe difference between being confident and being arrogantGODfidence!The role of confidence in our successesThe “fake it ‘til you make it” mindsetEpisode drink: Cherry MimosaAbout the Guest:Lynnecia Eley is currently a university assistant dean, adjunct professor, and the Confidence Doula.Connect with Lynnecia Eley: InstagramFacebookLinkedIn Connect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

Happy New Year! And welcome to 2022. We made it ya'll. Pour you a lavish mimosa and cheers to you!This week I am sharing some key tips that my amazing guests have shared over the past year on what they do to get 1 step closer to living their most opulent lives. These incredible tips will help you face your fears, take risks, forgive, and so much more!To hear more from these ladies listen to the full conversation with them:Episode 72: This Is Normal: Destigmatizing Mental Illness with Shakia MayerEpisode 66: Work-Life Harmony for Entrepreneur Mamas with Latika VinesEpisode 57: Building Intimacy with Your Partner with Tiffynee Terry-ThomasEpisode 56: Becoming Marketing-SavvyEpisode 55: Freedom from FibroidsEpisode 47: Do You Have the Capacity For That?Episode 45: Money Mindset – The Secret to Living A Financially Fulfilling LifeEpisode 41: Superwoman Meets BurnoutEpisode 39: Trauma from Black MamasEpisode 26: Thriving After Narcissistic AbuseThese tips may or may not apply to you but I’m certain that wherever you are in your life right now, understanding and applying these tips may give you the clarity you’re looking for the find and live that opulent life you deserve!Connect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

Have you ever had this amazing idea in your head - be it as big as starting a business or as “simple” as launching your own podcast—and you sit around waiting for your fear to subside while you witness other people actually turn this same incredible idea of yours into a reality? Think about all the missed opportunities and ‘could have beens’.The past months, battling the pandemic and other challenges, have shown us that the life we have at the very moment can be changed in a snap. And so, while scary as it may be, it's important to face our fears and not let them keep us from the success that awaits us on the other side of fear. Fear takes on a life of its own, and our emotions sometimes control us more than we control them. While some may have the misconception that it’s “all in our heads”, it’s actually very real. It can make us become disillusioned about what we want in the present, which causes us to be complacent and stuck in our own comfort zone, too afraid to think outside the box or take risks. Being constantly in a state of fear keeps us from taking the next steps towards new things. It keeps us playing small because of the instinct of sticking with something familiar and comfortable.In this episode, I’m joined by Nortosia Scott, a Certified Abundant Life Coach. Listen to how she finally lives up to her purpose of changing lives and seeing everyone win as she shares her experience in conquering the fear of the unknown - even her fear of jumping into the ocean!Here in this episode, I also share with you a seemingly silly fear that I have recently overcome in this episode: drink alcohol that’s blended with ice cream! While Nortosia shares how overcoming one of her long-standing fears helped her enjoy her vacation even more.In this conversation, we discuss:Understanding fear and its different manifestationsFEAR is False Evidence Appearing RealWhat it means to be afraidThe two spectrums: (1) fear of the danger that we know of; and (2) fear of the unknownThe source of our fearsNortosia’s 3 main tips on overcoming fearsThe launching process of Crowned Opulence and the fear that came with itEpisode drink: Strawberry Shortcake MimosaIngredients:Strawberry Ice creamVanilla vodkaProsecco  Whipped cream with vanilla wafers About the Guest:Nortosia Scott is an abundant life coach and a licensed clinical social worker in Houston, Texas. Connect with Nortosia Scott : InstagramConnect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

"We must be willing to embrace our power so that we can go, be, do, have and achieve, whatever it is that we want. And it's that sense of empowerment that allows us to shake off fear and truly become." - Denise TaylorA professional and stable career, a happy family, a prosperous business, a loaded bank account, or luxurious cars and gadgets. Success may come in any of these tangible forms that are easily noticed by people. But have we ever thought of looking beyond the things that are seen by the naked eye? Maybe.Go. Be. Do. Have. Achieve.People may reach great heights but still, hide themselves behind these successes just to run away from their unspoken pains and experiences. Who would want others to see their scarred faces? No one, right? That’s why this episode is focused on helping people manage and claim the power they lost in their complicated past and redefining strength and what it truly means. It is a great honor to have with me Denise Taylor, a professional coach, podcast and conference host, and success strategist. This episode is full of realizations about pain, power, success, strength, self-love, faith, and how these factors are used to reach greater heights, succeed, and become unstoppable.In this conversation, we discuss:Realizing you aren't alone Why masking painful experiences lead to self-esteem and confidence issuesFive success superpowers: seeing yourself succeed, shaking off fear, doing the work, taking care of yourself, and holding steadfast to your faithSelfishness v prioritizing oneself and being selflessHow to become UnstoppableHow to face unwanted situations head-onEpisode drink: White Grape Cranberry MimosaIngredients:White GrapeCranberryRosemaryChampagneConnect with Denise: LinkedInFacebookWebsiteInstagramConnect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

As an entrepreneur, time is one of our biggest assets. For most of us, we juggle work, family time, building our business, and taking care of our well-being altogether.Yet, being successful doesn't equate to overwork. Knowing your worth as an entrepreneur, redesigning your business, and correctly pricing your services can help you achieve that opulent life you deserve. So now you're asking, "how can I do that?"Which is why in this week’s episode, I am so excited to share with you my conversation with the CEO of The Determined FemPreneur and the host of The Determined FemPreneur Podcast, Dr. Naieema Jackson. She talks about the key to successful sales conversations, her S.L.A.Y. system, and teaching your children the importance of money as early as now.Dr. Naieema shares with us how she scaled her business while being a full-time mom, going through a divorce, getting her Ph.D., and being a nurse all at the same time, the challenges she faced in her entrepreneurship journey and her business’ operations strategy program that helps her clients work for only three to five hours per day by combining a unique blend of high ticket sales messaging and operations!Listen to learn more valuable advice and tips for you to apply to your business strategy.In this conversation, we discuss:How to get high-ticket clients that allow you to work only three to five hours per dayWhen is the perfect time to start your business?How to not lose yourself whilst managing your businessImpact of hustle cultureThe importance of asking for help and investing in your teamHow to gain confidence and comfort with your ratesThe S.L.A.Y. System Major lessons Dr. Naieema learned from her journeyMentioned on the Show: The Determined Fempreneur PodcastSawaasEpisode drink: Vanilla Bean MimosaIngredients:Vanilla Bean SugarProseccoPear JuiceAbout the Guest:Dr. Naieema Jackson is the CEO of The Determined FemPreneur, a coaching program for all women entrepreneurs who want to learn how to make consistent five-figure months while working only three to five hours a day. She is also the host of The Determined FemPreneur Podcast. Connect with Dr. Naieema: WebsiteConnect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

In a few weeks, we’re closing out 2021 with a mind full of vision and goals not only for ourselves but also for our business for the coming year.But have you asked yourself: “Am I ready? Is my business prepared enough?”Planning for the coming year is all about identifying your goals for your sales, marketing, and for your business.  There may even be some personal goals that you want to align your business with, especially if you desire to work less or spend more time with your family. I know that it isn’t an easy feat to accomplish, especially at first - but it is a crucial part of the process for your business to grow and be more prepared than ever. This week, I’m bringing you along as I share with you seven tips to help you plan for a successful 2022 by determining your goals, figuring out strategies, creating tactics, and a marketing plan to achieve them.From reducing your expenses, structuring your business, leveraging information from your S.W.O.T. analysis to doing your market research, you can definitely gear up for the coming year ahead.Let’s eliminate that feeling of overwhelm by planning and gaining confidence that YOU are gonna rock next year! If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode which is all about doing your year-end business review, you should go check it out! In this conversation, we discuss:The Advantages of Early Planning for 2022Creating a Marketing BudgetAligning Your Business with the Goals You SetManaging Your Business by Knowing What You Want and What You NeedCreating Tactics and Strategies to Reach Your Business GoalsEvaluating Your Salary and Maintaining the Value You Give to Your CustomersThe Seven Steps for Planning You Should ApplyYour Key Performance IndicatorsOther resources mentioned: Episode 074: Avoid the Overwhelm: Your Guide to Doing Your Year-End Business Review RightConnect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

Thanksgiving marks the start for all of us to feel that holiday buzz. As the Christmas season draws near, many of us are already thinking about this magical time of the year. Yummy food, all the Christmas presents, and of course, don’t forget your Christmas mimosa! Whatever this holiday concoction may be for you, go ahead, you do you.But in the midst of all the holiday cheers and merriment, entrepreneurs (hello you and me) may already be thinking about the coming year and how that will look like, both from an entrepreneurial and personal point of view. And this is the perfect time to be reflecting on the incoming year. So pop the cork, go on parties with friends and loved ones, enjoy a good holiday shopping spree - because heck, you deserve it! But take this as your gentle reminder to dust off that planning journal (or if you’re a techie, your favorite journaling or notetaking app), and list down all the important things there is to know about a year-end business review. In this episode, I share with you my planning strategies to finish the year strong while also setting aside time for reflection, evaluation, and planning that will set you up for more success in the coming year. Doing a year-end review will be your foundation as you build plans that align with your goals. In this conversation, we discuss:Doing the following reviews:BudgetSalesMarketingSystemsVendorsConducting a S.W.O.T. analysisCelebrating accomplishmentsUpdating and auditing your websitePreparing for tax seasonOther resources mentioned: S.W.O.T. It Out GuideConnect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

Time and time again, our history and legacy have been told through the eyes of non-black people. Black women, particularly, have been portrayed as angry, uneducated, intimidating, etc. Often we are made to feel that we have little to no control over our destiny.However, we know the truth. We are Queens... Goddesses.This third installment in the three-part Unchained Goddess series, where my powerful and pearl-dropping co-authors of the book share their own personal stories of triumph, struggle, and wisdom with the goal of helping others unlock the goddess in them.Part 3 circles around our own encounters with situations that involve racism, spirituality, social stigmas, stereotypes, and even at times judgment from others. These things happened for us, not to us.  They led us to a path that brought personal, professional, entrepreneurial, and social growth and expansion. This project is proof that a group of black women can work together, support each other, uplift each other, and speak life into each other as black women, all without drama.My fellow goddesses and authors, Andrea “Infiniti” Jones, Shameka Jones, Jena Robinson, Dawn Kristin Ellison, Tierra Womack, and Paula Nichole Goode, also share their tips on how to live the most opulent life while staying true to their most authentic goddess self. Because it is only by living out and embracing our true identity can we live out our God-given purpose.Love to catch up on previous episodes? You can listen to Part 1 - True Essence of Becoming Unchained As a Black Woman to Live Your Most Authentic Life and Part 2 - Awakening the Goddess Within You to complete the experience!Connect with the Guests:Andrea's InstagramShameka's Instagram Jena's InstagramDawn's InstagramTierra's WebsitePaula's InstagramConnect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, stressed out; less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

Situational factors play a part, like losing your job or the death of a close family member. These have an impact on our mental health, and we cannot just ignore them.- Shakia Mayer“You’re crazy!”It’s a phrase often carelessly thrown in conversations without any second thought as to how it affects the person being referred to as “crazy”. Why should we even be careful, right? After all, it’s just a joke.But is it just a joke?We think words never hurt, but they actually do. That’s why this episode is centered around shedding light on the various stigmas surrounding mental illness and why we should all be thinking about the state of our mental health.And I’m delighted to have with me Shakia Mayer, a licensed mental health clinician, and personal development coach. My time with Shakia was super enriching and it awakened me to some of the most crucial issues surrounding mental health. According to Shakia, when we talk about mental illness, we're looking at a person’s mood, behavior, way of thinking, emotions, and his or her ability to self-regulate. But what struck me the most was the connection between living in impoverished, lower-income communities and having post-traumatic stress disorder. Shakia and I also go through various mental health conditions, symptoms of people who may be suffering from mental illness, and how to find support for you or your loved one who may be struggling with said conditions.October may be mental health awareness month, but we should all prioritize our mental health all year round and continuously educate and enlighten ourselves about each other’s plight, but more importantly, those who are suffering from various mental illnesses. Listen to this episode to know more.In this conversation, we discuss:Mental health is something we all have as it equates to positive emotional and social wellbeingThe stigma of asking for help as a sign of weakness and lacking willpowerTypes of mental illnesses diagnosis broken down into categories, severity, and level of functioningHow living in impoverished communities tie with experiencing PTSDAcknowledging biological factors increase the risk of developing a mental illnessSymptoms to watch out for if someone is suffering from depressionEpisode drink: Honey Grapefruit MimosaIngredients:Fresh grapefruitHoneyProseccoConnect with  Shakia: WebsiteConnect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show

How do you recognize if you are in a relationship that is entrenched in domestic abuse?Most women can go on in their relationships - marital or otherwise - without fully knowing and understanding that they are in fact abused or experiencing abuse in different forms.All the more reason why I make it my personal mission to always provide a platform where we can tackle topics and have difficult conversations that we might consider messy or uncomfortable  - and the issue of domestic abuse is one stark example. Countless women have suffered long enough without seeing any glimmer of hope or receiving any type of support or opportunity for recovery.This week, I have Tracey Forde joining me. Tracey is a Trauma Healing and Mindset Coach, motivational speaker, and founder editor of the inspirational blog, plantedtoflourish.com. Tracey shares her own story of domestic abuse, the power behind acceptance and a strong mindset, and finding the courage to step forward and deal with the most difficult of situations. My conversation with Tracey prompted some important questions that we must ask ourselves as we start building a relationship or have been involved with someone for quite a while. Are we willing to listen to our instincts and intuition when it comes to our significant other, or do we drown out our inner voice telling us to slow down, take a beat, and get to know the person more? Are we sensitive enough to see the red flags in a relationship, or do we drop everything in the name of love even though the signs are all there? Oh, and of course there is more.A word of caution for those listening to this episode, this may be triggering and could drudge up painful, traumatic memories that you’d want to never think about again, so if you need to pause do so.In this conversation, we discuss:What exactly  is  a domestic violence  relationship and what is it notHow abuse comes in various forms, not just physicalHow going backward helped Tracey to move forwardStaying alert, aware and active when it comes to preventing abuseIdentifying red flags for abusive behavior in someone you’re currently datingEpisode drink: Lychee rose mimosaIngredients:Sparkling wineCanned lychee in syrupRosewaterConnect with Tracey: FacebookInstagramWebsiteConnect with Me:Is marketing your business making you feel less than opulent?  Are you ready to create the opulent outcomes that you desire in your life and business?Schedule a complimentary discovery consultation via this link: https://calendly.com/cassandraalexisTune in to the Crowned Opulence Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.  Have a mimosa that you want to have featured or a conversation that you want to hear about on the show let me know at https://www.crownedopulencepodcast.com/Enjoy the show? I’d love to invite you to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcast.  It will help others like you find the show and be a part of these necessary conversations.  I can’t do it without you: leave a review on the Apple podcast here.Support the show