In this 2021 re-release, founder at Backstage Capital and Runner, Arlan Hamilton, explores the notion that making a difference doesn't always require grand or monumental actions. Control What You Can Control. This episode emphasizes that even small gestures or actions can have a significant impact on someone's life. Arlan provides various examples, such as starting a blog, speaking publicly, writing a book, or simply sharing personal experiences. The key point is that if just one person hears or reads these stories and it resonates with them at the right moment, it can lead to positive changes in their life. The episode also underscores the importance of starting small and gradually building upon those efforts. Arlan shares her own experience of starting with a blog post on Medium, which eventually led to her success in building a venture capital fund. The message is clear: making a difference begins with taking small steps and staying true to oneself.

This episode covers:

• [00:04:44] Overcoming adversity and building a fund.
• [00:07:38] Startup business funding.
• [00:16:40] My calling. Your calling.

Read the full blog post: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/control-what-you-can/

Do you want more out of life? Are you ready to live boldly in pursuit of your dreams?

Today’s episode sponsor is Deneen L. Garrett LLC.  Deneen, Founder & CEO, is a Passionate, Innovative, Executioner (P.I.E.) who elevates the voices of women of color and empowers them to Live a Dream Lifestyle™ through podcasting, speaking and coaching.

Deneen is a Women’s Motivational Speaker, the Creator & Host of the Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (formerly An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) Podcast, which she launched in 2020 and a Dream Lifestyle Coach.

Deneen specializes in helping women of color who want more out of life live boldly to create a dream life.

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Connect with Arlan Hamilton:

Website: www.BackstageCapital.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArlanWasHere

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arlanwashere/

Black Enterprise: https://www.blackenterprise.com/arlanhamilton/

Books:

It’s About Damn Time: How to Turn Being Underestimated into Your Greatest Advantage

Your First Million: Why You Don't Have to Be Born into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind

Listen to these episodes next:

• Deferred, Not Defeated with LaQuana Sheppard https://pod.link/1521555719/episode/fcc90f40a48816c9665f7a09125bd8f6
• Your Voice is Your Power with Karen Arrington https://pod.link/1521555719/episode/c347e697adf6aaded00980c5880420b4
• Essence of Your Awesomeness with Sonia Jackson Myles https://pod.link/1521555719/episode/e5b621348f04dd40f547d6f43864f7d9

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