Lydia G.’s Post

As an entrepreneur, I believe investing in oneself is key to success. That's why I'm considering taking my business full-time. Unfortunately, being surrounded by a lack of diversity in the business world can be frustrating. It's disheartening that when a black woman defends herself, it's often seen as being disrespectful. Advocating for oneself is a natural response to disrespect, yet it's not always well-received. Let's work towards a more inclusive and understanding business culture. #dollyleads

Sharing some inspiration on this lovely #womenownedbusinesswednesday #blackhistorymonth #womenentrepreneurs #womeninleadership #womeninspiringwomen #successfulwomen

I don’t know who needs to hear this…Actually, I do. Black women founders, YOU need to hear this: It’s okay to prioritize money. Many of the Black women founders I coach are driven by equity and other social good that doesn't always translate into dollars. As Black women, we’re also more likely to be the primary financial contributors to our households. We don’t have a safety net. We ARE the safety net. A business is only as healthy as its founder. Struggling to cover your personal needs and working from a place of scarcity is not good for your business either. If you need to raise prices, rethink your target customer, get more help at work or home, or make other decisions that ultimately put you and your business on more solid financial footing….DO IT! You deserve the peace of mind and freedom that financial security unlocks. Sis, get your coin. The bag is nigh. #entrepreneurship #blackwomeninbusiness #womenentrepreneurs

You know I believe it's time for all women to make their own money, so they can have a voice and a choice in their lives. Today, let's draw inspiration from Katie Bell. In just six months, she boosted her revenue by 400% while working considerably less. Join me in celebrating Katie's remarkable achievement! Katie was overwhelmed, managing two businesses and struggling to balance her professional and personal life. Then, she joined our Leveraged Business Program, shifting from draining one-to-one sessions to a scalable, efficient system. With strategic hires and new systems, she reduced her workload and increased her revenue by 400%, cutting her weekly Zoom hours from 38 to just three. With the right support, you, too, can achieve similar results. It starts with one conversation. You deserve immense success and your freedom back. There’s no perfect moment, only now. Let's create something extraordinary together: https://bit.ly/3qZAvVM. ❤️ #Boldheart #BoldheartBusiness #DreamBusiness #EntrepreneurGoals #EntrepreneurInspiration #CreateYourLife #BusinessGrowthStrategy #Leverage #TheLeveragedBusiness #OwnYourLife #MoneyManifestation #GrowYourBiz #WomenLeaders #BusinessMentor

This week is National Women's Enterprise Week, where we celebrate female entrepreneurs throughout the UK and support and encourage women to start their own businesses. This has been my personal mission for the past five years. There is so much evidence to support the fact that more women starting and running businesses is good for women, for society and for the economy. But there is no clear pathway to entrepreneurship and women have a number of barriers that they need to overcome in order to start and grow successful businesses. As a woman who has been running my own business since 2009 and now running a second business too, here are 5 things I wish someone had told me when I started out. https://lnkd.in/eYsPdMyj What can you add to this? What did you wish you had known?

🥲🥹I applied to the really really great program for black women business owners by a very prestigious company and I didn’t get accepted. I’m pretty upset because I know the fact that I’m a business that also believes in CBD/Cannabis consumption is the main reason I didn’t get accepted. Although I create products that cater to women suffering from bad menstrual cramps, Shea butters and soaps for pain and inflammation. Gourmet Vegan & Gluten free desserts , CBD & Cannabis is still seen as federally illegal and I constantly ask myself do I need to walk away from the industry completely . No matter how many people I influence, heal , encourage, large companies will steer very clear of these businesses. In my interview process I asked , could this effect your decision to male me ONE of 300 women accepted into this program?Grants, mentorship, advocacy is becoming non existent UNTIL they can make money off of it …. BUT GOD , regardless of the frustration, hurt, feeling of setback , I’m a strong believer in Gods timing. I may not understand this rejection but I know the next time the opportunity presents itself I’ll be ready. Nobody realizes the many setbacks financially, spiritually, and emotionally that business owners face just trying to keep going and fighting because they believe in themselves. I’ve still had so many wins this week, that L”S (Losses turned into lessons) remind me of the many blessings God is still aligning. It’s not all figured out yet but in the midst I’ll keep my faith strong knowing it’s gonna work out . In due time everything is making me a better business owner . It’s not all wins in the land of business, I feel we don’t show the downside enough . We tend to make this shit look easy .

You know I believe it's time for all women to make their own money, so they can have a voice and a choice in their lives. Today, let's draw inspiration from Katie Bell. In just six months, she boosted her revenue by 400% while working considerably less. Join me in celebrating Katie's remarkable achievement! Katie was overwhelmed, managing two businesses and struggling to balance her professional and personal life. Then, she joined our Leveraged Business Program, shifting from draining one-to-one sessions to a scalable, efficient system. With strategic hires and new systems, she reduced her workload and increased her revenue by 400%, cutting her weekly Zoom hours from 38 to just three. With the right support, you, too, can achieve similar results. It starts with one conversation. You deserve immense success and your freedom back. There’s no perfect moment, only now. Let's create something extraordinary together: https://bit.ly/3qZAvVM. ❤️ #Boldheart #BoldheartBusiness #DreamBusiness #EntrepreneurGoals #EntrepreneurInspiration #CreateYourLife #BusinessGrowthStrategy #Leverage #TheLeveragedBusiness #OwnYourLife #MoneyManifestation #GrowYourBiz #WomenLeaders #BusinessMentor

Mumtaz Moola, My Glass Director, discusses the small business empowerment model that propelled My Glass into success, focusing on transforming and empowering entrepreneurs in the glass industry. The company operates on a licensing model, fostering growth among previously disadvantaged businesses. Mumtaz highlights their commitment to female inclusion, achieving 60% black-owned businesses. The system's success is evident in the expansion of fitment centers, job creation, and community satisfaction, emphasizing the importance of private sector involvement in job creation. 🎙️ Listen here: https://buff.ly/49wBZI1

If You're Starting A Business Here's Advice From Black Founders