Episode 13, Season 3 My spiritual life is connected to everything that I do. It is who I am and what I have learned is I can only be me. I use my spiritual principles when coaching, speaking and educating. As you expand as a business owner, you must be ok with who you are. If this is an important piece to your puzzle, you are going to love this episode. Today’s guest on Red Lipstick Chronicles: Tips from the Lips of Successful Entrepreneurs is Mrs. Samantha R. White, CPC. Samantha is a Certified Professional Coach, who through her company, Consult Positivity, provides coaching services to mainly African American Women between the ages of 20 – 60 who suffer from depression and low self-esteem. Samantha is a Christian mindset coach who instills in women the knowledge that they can achieve want they want to achieve as long as they change what their mind perceives. Samantha states: “Because I am the business owner, I can freely talk about spirituality in my business. I could not do that in Corporate America. Now I am free to talk about things that align with my business values. It is important to show your face in your business.” Today Samantha shares 3 tips to business owners looking to expand their business. 1. Be yourself. It is easier to build when you have a good foundation. 2. Do not be closed minded. You don’t have to market your business the same way you see everyone else marketing theirs. You never know what blessings you are blocking. 3. Get help. Get a coach and get an intern. It takes a team and a village to run a business. With the correct team you can do almost anything. Whatever goals or vision that you have for your company. Samantha can be found all over social media. Her links are below: Facebook: ConsultPositivity IG: ConsultPositivity Twitter: ConsultPositiv1 Website: https://consultpositivity.com Original Music By: Christopher Brown Contact Information: [email protected] To join Shaniece M. Wise list to receive Podcast Episodes, Business Tips and Strategies, Click Here -

Episode 12 of Season 3 If growing your business is important to you, listening to this Podcast Episode is going to be very essential for your continued success. My goal as a Business Expansion Coach and Strategist is to always share information that will advance business owners. In this episode I am sharing business tips that are important for entrepreneurs as they move into a new season. It is easy to get tired of hearing the same thing over and over but you must ask yourself, are you doing what you honestly need to do in order to expand your business and profits? Crickets??..........Don’t get quiet on me. Before you shut all the way down, check out this episode and be sure to implement the three tips I share as you grow your business. I promise, it is not too late! In this Episode on Red Lipstick Chronicles, I share 3 Business Tips to Help Grow Your Business. Number 1: Take Your Customers Serious Your customers are the people who are going to help you spread the word about who you are, what you do, and what products or services you offer. Number 2: Take Your Marketing Serious I always give the analogy where you are watching an ad on TV, and you see them advertising a BMW. What the ad is doing and what the commercial is doing to grab your attention. Number 3: Take Your Personal Growth Serious What happens when you bypass your personal, your professional, and your business development? You do not want to be in a place where you have to backtrack. Resources Mentioned - Activating Your Gifts By Shaniece M. Wise Original Music By: Christopher Brown Contact Information: [email protected]

Episode 11 of Season 3 In today’s episode I am interviewing Monica Rivera who is a proud Latina from The Bronx. Monica left Corporate America after a successful 15-year career in marketing, and is now the proud owner of the podcast, “You Wanna Do What?” and a Personal Development Coach. As Monica shares her story, we learn that she lost all passion in her marketing career. It became evident while sitting in a job interview during yet another reorganization that this was no longer the life for her. After transitioning through reorganization after reorganization she soon found herself further and further away from what she really wanted to be doing. “When you work for someone else you lose all control over your career.” The turning point in her life came when she realized that doors were not opening for her. She was in the middle of a bad relationship and being out of sorts in her personal life was spilling over into her professional life. Having a Type-A Personality, Monica always had detailed plans for the years of her life, but at this time, she could not tell you the plans for the upcoming months. She knew that she had to make a change, and this is when her podcast was born. Read more at: https://redlipstickchroniclespodcast.com/the-day-i-changed-my-life-audio Original Music By: Christopher Brown Contact Information: [email protected]

Episode 10 of Season 3 Host & Founder: Shaniece M. Wise - Business Expansion Coach & Strategist In this episode Shaniece shares asks the question “Are You Ready To Share Your Story” In this episode Shaniece reminds business owners how important it is to remember who you are and how uniquely God created you. It is important to remember that it is up to you to motivate yourself, it is no one else's responsibility but yours. Take the time to listen to this episode and be encouraged to continue to push forward no matter what life throws at you, you are meant to thrive and not just survive, as your build the type of business that will change millions. Excerpt: There are many times in life where we fail, and circumstances will try keep us down. There are so many people in the world just allowing life to take them under; allowing their gifts to go to waste and to go untouched. Now more than ever does our world need DETERMINED AND UNSTOPPABLE people willing to stand up and tell their stories. That is why you write, you sing, you speak. If you don’t, your story will never be told, and others will never be blessed by it............ To continue reading, go to https://redlipstickchroniclespodcast.com/are-you-ready-to-share-your-story-audio Shaniece M. Wise - Business Expansion Coach and Strategist Music By Christopher Brown

Episode 9 of Season 3 Host & Founder: Shaniece M. Wise - Business Expansion Coach & Strategist In this episode of “Red Lipstick Chronicles: Tips from the Lips of Successful Entrepreneurs,” we are talking about Building an Empire While Starting a Family. Our guest today is Mandie Brice. A Los Angeles transplant, Mandie hails from the Greater Milwaukee Area. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a degree in education, Mandie worked in the Milwaukee Public Schools as a schoolteacher. Owning your business certainly comes with risks. Risk takers take so many risks that after a while, those risks no longer feel like risks but normal activity. My husband and I have made three major relocations recently. We moved from Wisconsin to Northern California, and then a few years later, to Los Angeles. Since I am a makeup artist, every move meant I had to start my business all over again and build a new clientele. To make ends meet, I started doing the same side hustles that I did in college. Passing out food samples in the grocery stores, handing out free T-shirts at concerts, and gigs like that............... ​​​​​​​ Continue Reading at http://redlipstickchroniclespodcast.com/building-an-empire-while-starting-a-family-audio/ Music By Christopher Brown

Episode 8 of Season 3 Host & Founder: Shaniece M. Wise - Business Expansion Coach & Strategist In this episode Shaniece shares a article she wrote, titled "7 Tips You Can Use To Grow Your Social Media Platform" As a business owner you must understand that Social Media is a great platform to grow your business, revenue and profits. How do I know? In one year, I grew my revenue to six-figures by strategically using Social Media to create awareness around who I am and what I do. Today, I want to share with you “7 Tips You Can Use To Grow Your Social Media Platform”. 1. Set Clear Goals. You must identify why you desire to grow your social media platform and what you desire to achieve, before you do anything. It is important to determine how often you plan on posting. Setting clear goals will give you a purpose and a reason to take action (even when you do not feel like it). 2. Your Message. As you set your goals, identify what message you want to convey and what solution you are providing your followers. The message is important because it is what attracts your “ideal clients”. This is an area where many business owners fail and as a result, they leave money on the table. The message must be clear and speak the language of those who you desire to work with. 3. Show Your Expertise. You have now clarified your goals. Next, focus on being consistent and accountable to your goals. People spend money with who they believe in. They must believe in you as the expert in your industry and believe in the solution you provide. This is where consistency must show up and become your best friend. Consistency is huge! Your followers want to see posts, videos, and quotes. Your followers want to see you in action. I recommend you hire someone to attend your events, workshops, and anything that you do that shows your strengths, so they can take pictures and record you in action. Post on Social Media all pictures showing your strengths. 4. Interact With Your Audience. As you post, make sure you interact with your audience by responding to their comments and their personal posts. Show that you desire to develop relationships. Ask your followers questions; Really listen to their answers; Be compassionate and friendly; Offer friendly advice when asked; Do not be afraid to give away tips that will help them; and show that you know what you are doing. 5. Show That You Are Human. Your followers also want to see that you are human. Show pictures of you and your family, you vacationing and just enjoying life. You do not have to open your entire life or share intimate details, but at least show that you are a real person. I also advise that you do not share anything that you do not want shared twenty years from now. This is why goal setting is important and being clear about what you want your audience to see. 6. The Hashtag Game. The purpose of Hashtags is to share content with people who are looking for someone in your profession. Research Hashtags that do not have a lot of posts connected to it. Be strategic! It makes it easier for your content to be seen. Look for hashtags that have under a million posts. Also, post your hashtags in your comments instead of in your descriptions. You want your audience to read what you are teaching or sharing, not focusing on the hashtags you are using. 7. It Is Not About Selling. Remember it is not about selling, it is about educating. Through sharing who you are, what you do and commenting with great responses, you will have the opportunity to gain new clients. You must learn how to sale through education. It is all about helping your audience find a solution to their problem, and not constantly saying “Buy This”, “Purchase This”, etc. Always focus on teaching and educating consistently and watch how your sales grow. Shaniece M. Wise, Business Expansion Coach and Strategist Music By Christopher Brown

Episode 7 of Season 3 Taren is the owner of “Sweet Petites Desserts”. Let’s dive into Taren’s interview. Being a 3rd generation baker, cooking came second nature to me. My grandmother imparted the love and skill of baking into me as a small child. Although I love to cook, it is a gift that I seldom shared outside of friends and family. Shortly after being was married, and while I was 7 months pregnant, I was laid off from my job at IBM. Being that far along in my pregnancy made it almost impossible for me to search for a new position, so I decided to stay home with my baby. After staying home for two years, I returned to Corporate America in a sales position, which I hated. During my search for purpose, God spoke to me through a friend. Over dinner one day she said,” You should sell your desserts.” Being a programmer, I am a numbers person, and in my head those numbers just did not add up. It seemed too extreme, but she was truly the voice of God. I wrestled with that concept for 30 days. During those 30 days, God revealed to me how all of my life’s experiences would be an asset to me in building my business. I developed my plan, wrote my vision, and have not looked back. As an entrepreneur, I knew that I was going to always think about what’s next. I knew I would have to keep things fresh. I knew that I was going to have to offer something that no one else in the city was offering, because people always go to what they know. I call Sweet Petite Desserts a family business, even though I am a sole proprietor. Five years ago, I hit rock bottom Neither me nor my mentor realized that my bakery was considered a destination spot. Even though I was located less than a half block away from two restaurants, no one would walk to the bakery for dessert, especially during adverse weather. I would go weeks without a customer. After a conversation with my landlord, God moved. My landlord, who is a major stake holder in the revitalization of the Over The Rhine neighborhood, took over my marketing, and started to drive traffic to my bakery. They believed in me to the point that they allowed to me stay in the building for one year totally rent free. They also paid for my utilities for that entire year. That was my defining moment and it was a sign from God that I was right where I was supposed to be. When you are on the right path, many doors will be opened for you, just be obedient to the instructions that God places in front of you. That also let me know that there is enough for all of us. There is no need for anyone to covet their neighbors’ dreams. I have five steps that I take to push past fear: 1. Define what fear is to you. Fear is not failure, is not always negative, and should not be scary. Fear can also be a warning to protect you. I like to channel fear from a curiosity standpoint. I want to see what is on the other side. 2. Don’t fear the process. You have to go through something to get somewhere. Embrace the process and learn from it. 3. Know who you are when you are getting ready to birth something. Do the work to birth the dream, because you know at the end you are going to have something beautiful. 4. Be sure about what you are doing. Are you trying to work a get rich scheme? A hobby? What is your why? Do your best and allow God to do the rest. 5. Look at fear as fuel, and not something to stop you. Once you make a decision, live with it. Don’t carry that dead weight around with you. Let things go. Stay focused to your path. Recognize fear, but always ask why you are here. Deal with it, and keep it moving. If you are ready to expand your business, let’s schedule time to chat. Click Here - shaniecemwise.com/DISCOVERY-SESSION/ Podcast Website: redlipstickchroniclespodcast.com Be sure to join my community on Facebook, Branding, Marketing and Selling Strategies with Shaniece: www.facebook.com/groups/shaniecemwise/

Episode 6 of Season 3 Host & Founder: Shaniece M. Wise - Business Expansion Coach & Strategist Guest: Tray Kearney Tray is an author, speaker and Certified Life Coach. In her Coaching Business, she helps people heal from the trauma of infidelity. Let’s dive into Tray’s interview. I have discovered that the main reason why people cheat is immaturity. I got married very young. I was married to a man who was trying to do all of the right things. He was successful in his career, making money, and taking very good care of home. He was doing his best to do all of the things that he had been taught that a man was supposed to do, but he was a workaholic. He never had time for family, and I have since learned that my love language is time. He was able to give me everything that I wanted except time. It was not long before I had an affair. I left my husband and he left his wife so that we could be together. It was not long before I was left devastated because the man, I left my husband for was soon cheating on me. What hurt more than the fact that he was cheating on me, was the fact that I now knew exactly what that pain felt like. I had to come to the realization that I had caused that same pain in some other woman’s life. Many people are not able to share their story because they are still in it. Other times they just do not know that they need help. I am able to share my story because I want other people to know that they are not the only one going through it. They are not alone. Many people have asked me if I had any regrets in life, and I have to honestly say no. Had I not been where I was, I would not have known the results, or learn how the trauma of how infidelity impacts not only the man and the women, but the children involved. Many of the things that we do as adults manifest out of our childhood experiences. In my own life, I had a stepfather who loved me very much. He was very much involved in my life from the age of nine until he passed away. Him and my mother were never married. He was still married to another women, and my mother was the side chick. My mother battled with alcoholism. My mother lost her mother at the age of 15 and lived with a father who paraded a number of women in and out of their household, many of them not much older than she was. She had become a product of what she saw. When my step father passed away, his wife came and took everything that was legally hers. My mother was left with nothing. After working with my life coach, I had my “Aha” moment. God had given me a gift and expected me to use to live an abundant life. That is when Tray Kearney Consulting and Coaching evolved. I became a support person to people working through the trauma of infidelity. I was able to use the negative aspects of my life to bless others. I was all set to write my first book. Today I would like to leave you with my Five Steps To Grow Beyond the Pain: 1. Get some help. Hire a coach or therapist. Learn how to face your truth and find clarity within. 2. Forgive. Forgive not only the others involved, but yourself as well. 3. Be accountable for your choices. 4. Always be honest with yourself. Truth plus transparency equals healing. 5. Take back your power. Have authority over your own life. Always remember: You are not your biggest mistake; you are your better choices. If you are ready to expand your business, let’s schedule time to chat. Click Here - http://shaniecemwise.com/DISCOVERY-SESSION/ Make sure you subscribe on iTunes, Google-play, Soundcloud. Podcast Website: http://redlipstickchroniclespodcast.com Be sure to join my community on Facebook, Branding, Marketing and Selling Strategies with Shaniece: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shaniecemwise/

Episode 5 of Season 3 Host & Founder: Shaniece M. Wise - Business Expansion Coach & Strategist In this episode Shaniece features a Facebook Live training that she trained on in “Branding, Marketing and Selling Strategies with Shaniece” which is her group on Facebook. Title: 5 Qualities of Successful Entrepreneurs Quality 1. Successful entrepreneurs have a solid unmovable, unshakable passion. This is the type of passion that will weather any type of storm. Life is filled with all kinds of ups and downs, and successful entrepreneurs understand that business will be this way as well. They know who they, or like I say in my book, Activating Your Gifts, they know Who They Be! Their businesses become a part of them. They are passionate about what they do and they share it with others. They are excited about what they do, even during their lowest times. Quality 2. Successful entrepreneurs understand the difference between a growth mindset vs. fixed mindset. A fixed mindset keeps business owners in a box. They blame everything on their surroundings instead of taking full responsibility for what happens. They always have excuses on why they can’t instead of why they can. A growth mindset looks at the opportunities and they take responsibly for the results. They are always open to the possibility. They take advice from others and they are clear to not take advice from people they would not switch places with. They understand that they need someone coaching and/or mentoring them that is doing better than they are. A growth mindset understands that if something does not go right the first time, then they must figure out what they need to do better the next time. They are always open to the opportunities. Quality 3. Successful entrepreneurs desire to be the expert. The goal is to be the expert. They understand the importance of their ideal clients connecting to them and wanting to be in their space. They understand that they must grow and invest in themselves in order to be the expert. Success entrepreneurs attend workshops, takes classes and invest in their personal development. Quality 4. Successful entrepreneurs are clear about their goals and desires. They are not looking to the left or the right, but they are looking straight ahead and up. They understand that they are only competing with themselves. Quality 5. Successful entrepreneurs are clear about creating multiples sources of Income. The reason why some entrepreneurs fail is because they do not have different branches of income coming in at once. For example, take a look at Tyler Perry. He has many branches of income. One branch is producing movies, another is TV, another is plays, and he has his own studio. Successful entrepreneurs understand that they cannot just have one area of income coming in, they understand the importance of diversification. Successful entrepreneurs never get complacent, because they have the mindset of a millionaire; to serve others; and to take care of their families. Being a successful entrepreneur is a life style choice, that is worked on daily.

Episode 4 of Season 3 "Red Lipstick Chronicles - Tips From The Lips Of Successful Entrepreneurs" Host & Founder: Shaniece M. Wise - Business Expansion Coach & Strategist Guest: Kimberly McLemore - Author, Radio Producer, CEO Today’s guest is Author Kimberly McLemore. Hailing from the DC Metropolitan Area, Kimberly wears a lot of hats. Not only is she an award- winning author, she is the Co-Founder and Producer at TALK Radio & TV Network, LLP, and the CEO of Women’s Small Business Initiative, LLC. Kimberly is also, successful in her position of Project Manager for a Washington DC based company. Author Kimberly has penned two books. “How To Be A Success By Just Being You”, and her memoir, “Deception of the Heart: A Real Look into Domestic Violence”. Coming from a domestic violence situation, Author Kimberly does not like to use the term survivor. She says, “Living in that situation every day was surviving”. Author Kimberly’s goal is to help other women who have dealt with Domestic Violence to move forward. Although October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness month, Kimberly wants everyone to remember that Domestic Violence is not a once a year activity. This is something that women are living with daily. Focusing on these three things helped Author Kimberly the most during her hardest times. 1. She was going to fight to live another day for herself and for her son. 2. Not looking in the rear-view mirror. It was important for her focus on the future, and not to constantly look back at what was. 3. Move away from the constant survival mode. Author Kimberly has some good tips to share with women who are in, or coming out of domestic situations. 1. Go through the process. There are steps you must go through in order to process everything that is or has taken place. 2. Write it down. Put your thought and feelings down on paper. You can one day put these words into a book to help someone else. 3. Take the legal steps needed to control your abuser. In conclusion, Author Kimberly encourages all women to “own your responsibility”. Get a mentor or have someone help you manage what you have gone through (or going through). You must know who you are, and she challenges you to not say yes to everything. Not every yes, is a good yes. Consistency is key. As a free gift to all of our listeners, Author Kimberly is giving away a copy of her newest book, “Are you Living or Existing: Pro’s and Con’s of Balancing Life.” To obtain your copy, you can reach her at [email protected], or she can be found on all social media platforms at Kimberly M. McLemore. Be sure to reference “Red Lipstick Chronicles Podcast”. Web-site:www.wsbillc.com Emil: [email protected] If you are ready to expand your business, let’s schedule time to chat. Click Here - http://shaniecemwise.com/DISCOVERY-SESSION/ Make sure you subscribe on iTunes, Google-play, Soundcloud. Podcast Website: http://redlipstickchroniclespodcast.com Be sure to join my community on Facebook, Branding, Marketing and Selling Strategies with Shaniece: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shaniecemwise/ Web-site: www.shaniecemwise.com Join Shaniece's Business Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shaniecemwise/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5OlnisrdKGpR3_uf6Xtisw Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/shaniecemwise LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shaniecemwise Twitter: twitter.com/ShanieceMWise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaniecemwise/ Original Music By: Christopher Brown Contact Information: [email protected]