Switch, Pivot or Quit: Career Switch | Personal Development | Career Advice | Female Entrepreneurship

On this episode of the SPQ Chat we hear from Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa. She shares how her early career decisions helped to guide her path. She earned her Masters in Communication Management where she wrote her thesis on Millennial women and career resources, which ended up setting the stage for Career Contessa. Lauren talks about the pivotal points in her career, her startup story of working with Hulu in the early days and what she did when she was passed over for a promotion. Lauren eventually created the career website that she couldn’t find when she needed it, one that helped with questions like: “how do I thrive in the workplace?” Listen in as Lauren gets real about what the first year of her entrepreneurship journey actually looked like, self-funding and all. Website Link: http://www.careercontessa.com SPQ Resources - https://switchpivotorquit.teachable.com/?preview=logged_out www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone Sound effects - https://www.zapsplat.com

This week on 7 Minute Sunday we're chatting about tapping into your zone of genius and embracing being placed in a box.  7 Minutue Sunday will serve as a boost to beat the Sunday blues and help you get your mind right.   SPQ Resources - https://switchpivotorquit.teachable.com/?preview=logged_out www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Who is host, Ahyiana? Ahyiana Angel is traditionally published author and host of the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast, who is affectionately known as the Chief Encourager. She is a seasoned executor who eventually blocked out the world’s ideas of success, quit her highly coveted position at the NBA, moved to London and traveled the world for a stint, then followed her passion in writing to find her purpose in encouragement. Mastering the art of note-worthy ideation, Ahyiana taps into her more than 12 years of professional business marketing experience to lend her thoughts on professional development, digital marketing, contemporary brand styling, personal development and more. Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Online Marketing, Time Management, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Planet Money, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Lead Generation, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Book Launches, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Career Path

This episode is a bit of a departure from the norm, you are going to have the opportunity to listen in on a live coaching! Business Strategy Coach, Wendy Nicole Anderson will be helping Gretchen Caldwell level up in her financial planning business. Gretchen came into this experience looking to gain direction on two very specific areas of her business. Listen in as Wendy breaks down the problems and provides Gretchen with actionable solutions to improve her business. This episode is a must listen for anyone just starting in their online entrepreneurial journey.  Wondering how Gretchen was awarded this opportunity? It’s simple, she is signed up for the SPQ mailing list available at www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com  If you would like to find out more about Wendy you can visit her website http://www.wendynicoleanderson.com and she also has an awesome complementary offer for all of our listeners http://bit.ly/2hs4bEa.  Gretchen’s Website - Pure Planning LLC http://pureplanningllc.com Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone Sound effects - https://www.zapsplat.com

This week on 7 Minute Sunday we're chatting about ringing in the new year and the perspective that situations can give you once you endure them.  7 Minutue Sunday will serve as a boost to beat the Sunday blues and help you get your mind right. This episode was recorded in the 2017 Toyota Highlander SE.  SPQ Resources - https://switchpivotorquit.teachable.com/?preview=logged_out www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Who is host, Ahyiana? Ahyiana Angel is traditionally published author and host of the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast, who is affectionately known as the Chief Encourager. She is a seasoned executor who eventually blocked out the world’s ideas of success, quit her highly coveted position at the NBA, moved to London and traveled the world for a stint, then followed her passion in writing to find her purpose in encouragement. Mastering the art of note-worthy ideation, Ahyiana taps into her more than 12 years of professional business marketing experience to lend her thoughts on professional development, digital marketing, contemporary brand styling, personal development and more. Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Online Marketing, Time Management, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Planet Money, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Lead Generation, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Book Launches, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Career Path

On this episode of the SPQ Chat we hear from Toni Robinson, a former Revenue Equipment Maintainer with the New York City Transit Authority who turned her skill in tech into an entrepreneurial endeavor as the Founder of Stilettos-N-Screwdrivers, a Mobile Electronic Repair Company. Toni chats with us about learning to balance business with her wife and mother responsibilities, knowing when to walk away and when to step up to the challenge as well as her personal care routine and so much more. This tech diva will share you how she does it all while still looking flawless operating in a male dominated industry! Website Link: http://www.stilettos-n-screwdrivers.com What we’re talking about: Working in a male dominated industryDealing with doubt or hesitation from a partner or spouse regarding your dreamsDeciding when to take the leapHow she learned to move different with her finances upon becoming an entrepreneur Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Call Your Girlfriend, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, inspiration, confidence, success, encouragement , personal confidence, founder stories, Intelligent change  

The final episode of the year brings with it a little something extra special! On this episode host Ahyiana Angel brings you a bit more into her world as she invites the listeners into a candid conversation with her girls, her college friends also known as the Fab 5 + 1. Having known each other for more than 15 years in most cases, these ladies represent friendship at it’s best, sisterhood, and support through life when there is no road map. Listen in on this free flowing kitchen table conversation as the friends dish on learning life lessons from the early years, why you should not stay at one company too long in the current climate and so much more. Tamara website - http://saddityhair.com Tamara Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saddity_hair/ Trenika Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelegalt/ Kristen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-jones-68655225/ Contasia LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/contasiaplacide/ Sennie LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sennieclark/ Get your copy of the Plot Twist Journal now!  http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, Motivational Quotes, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Travel lifestyle, Time Management, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Nomad lifestyle, Law Of Attraction, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change  

This week we’re chatting with Terra Winston, an entrepreneur, leadership consultant, executive coach and Principal of inTerract Consulting with 20 years of business consulting experience, an MBA from Stanford and coaching certification from CTI. A life-long learner, Terra walks us through figuring out your triggers, the role fear plays in our next steps and how introverts can get ahead. She touches on the idea of how being in service of others can help you get ahead as well as how to leverage your skills and change careers without starting at the bottom. This is the gut check conversation that you need to listen to if you’re looking to advance professionally.  Website Link: http://interractions.com Get your copy of the Plot Twist Journal now!  http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Learn more about host Ahyiana Angel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NbyYlGgdyM Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Travel lifestyle, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Nomad lifestyle, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone

This week on 7 Minute Sunday we're chatting about masterminds, creating a community that works in your favor and my takeaways from my latest mastermind sessions.  7 Minutue Sunday will serve as a boost to beat the Sunday blues and help you get your mind right. Plot Twist Journal - http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH Inspo Book - http://bit.ly/inspobook www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Learn more about host Ahyiana Angel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NbyYlGgdyM Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, Videos, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Planet Money, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Lead Generation, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Book Launches, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, freedom, encouragement, career burnout

We're back to the regular schedule! On today’s show we’re chatting Kenecia Lashae, the creator of Passport 2 Pretty, beauty expert, and travel enthusiast. She is coming to us all the way from Nairobi, Kenya sharing how she merged her passions, went from being a freelance makeup artist in New York to becoming the Field Team Director at Milk Makeup before eventually redirecting her life and embarking on a journey that has literally taken her around the world. She has successfully merged her passion for travel with her passion for beauty. Kenecia gives a motivating and powerful breakdown on learning to let go, touching on everything from possessions to fear. Her travels have not only been great to look at from a social media perspective, but she has also gained skills that she will have forever like her Yoga certification, which she earned in Rishikesh India. Website - http://passport2pretty.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/passport2pretty/?hl=en Get your copy of the Plot Twist Journal now!  http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Learn more about host Ahyiana Angel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NbyYlGgdyM Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Travel lifestyle, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Nomad lifestyle, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone

On the 12th and FINAL episode of Podmas, similar to Vlogmas on YouTube, we’re chatting with Andromeda Raheem, a Women's Empowerment Expert + Founder of Women By Choice, Girl Power Advocate, Author of She Wins: The Ultimate Guide for Women to Gain a Winning Mindset and Lead a Winning Lifestyle, and Motivational Speaker. She is invited to speak at events around the world for the purpose of empowering women to manifest the life they deserve and live up to their full potential and we are lucky to have her spending time with us and sharing how she started Women By Choice, what she does to get prepared for a new year and her tips for making major mindset shifts. Website Link: http://www.womenbychoice.com Book - http://ow.ly/bY0k30hby24 Host, Ahyiana also shares that the Plot Twist Planner is coming in the beginning of the new year!   Get your copy of the Plot Twist Journal now!  http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Learn more about host Ahyiana Angel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NbyYlGgdyM Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone Sound effects - https://www.zapsplat.com

On the 11th episode of Podmas, similar to Vlogmas on YouTube, we hear from L'Oreal Thompson Payton, about her transition from journalist and Digital Content Editor at Jet magazine to Media Relations Manager for Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago. She shares with us how the Travon Martin story impacted her life and became a gateway to change. L’Oreal gives major insight on thinking strategic to make a Switch, Pivot or Quit as well as how mentorship has played a key role in her career and life overall. Hear what insight from her mentor, Ebony magazine Editor-in-Chief, Kyra Kyles shared that resonated in a real way years later. Also learn why L’Oreal recommends therapy to help you navigate life. Host, Ahyiana also shares that the Plot Twist Planner is coming in the beginning of the new year! Learn more at LTintheCity.com, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @LTintheCity Website Link: http://ltinthecity.com Get your copy of the Plot Twist Journal now!  http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Learn more about host Ahyiana Angel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NbyYlGgdyM Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone Sound effects - https://www.zapsplat.com

The 10th episode of Podmas, similar to Vlogmas on YouTube, host Ahyiana Angel chats about planning to make the holidays work for your happiness and creating memories.  Get your copy of the Plot Twist Journal now!  http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Learn more about host Ahyiana Angel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NbyYlGgdyM Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Call Your Girlfriend, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, encouragement?, personal confidence, founder stories, Intelligent change, DIY PR, DIY public relations, product publicity, how to get media attention, hot to start a podcast Sound effects - https://www.zapsplat.com

The 9th episode of Podmas, similar to Vlogmas on YouTube, host Ahyiana Angel shres the good, the drama and the mishaps of what she's learned during the first year of podcasting. Being a podcast host has its perks, but there are also lessons to be learned. We're talking about the decision to change the name of the podcast, booking guests prematurely, the YouTuber who didn't understand the concept of PR, and tips for podcaster and those looking to get into the game.   Get your copy of the Plot Twist Journal now!  http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Learn more about host Ahyiana Angel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NbyYlGgdyM Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Call Your Girlfriend, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, encouragement?, personal confidence, founder stories, Intelligent change, DIY PR, DIY public relations, product publicity, how to get media attention, hot to start a podcast Sound effects - https://www.zapsplat.com

The 8th episode of Podmas, similar to Vlogmas on YouTube, is short and sweet! Host Ahyiana Angel shres why giving it your all is the way to go in any scenario. Plot Twist Journal - http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Learn more about host Ahyiana Angel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NbyYlGgdyM Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Call Your Girlfriend, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, encouragement?, personal confidence, founder stories, Intelligent change, DIY PR, DIY public relations, product publicity, how to get media attention Sound effects - https://www.zapsplat.com

On the 7th episode of Podmas, similar to Vlogmas on YouTube, Host Ahyiana Angel shares how to get publicity without a publicist. Having been an entertainment PR professional for more than 12 years she gets into tips and insight ranging from the difference between PR and advertising to tips for breaking through the blogger noise. Whether you're a corporate climber looking to boost your profile or an entrepreneur looking to get your products highlighted, you'll find out the who, what, when and where of pitching and PR. Plot Twist Journal - http://bit.ly/2xFxlsH www.SwitchPivotorQuit.com Learn more about host Ahyiana Angel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NbyYlGgdyM Dream Jobs, Online Courses, Persistence, Decision Making, Publicity, Young Entrepreneur, Freedom, Addicted, American Hustle, Make Money Online, Motivational Quotes, Expedition, Challenges, Steve Jobs, How To Start A Business, The Secret, Rich, Online Marketing, Time Management, Blogger, 5 Minute Journal, Recruiting, Authentic, Travel Blogs, How To Make Money, Online Business, Company Culture, Law Of Attraction, Side Hustle Pro, Jobs, Video Marketing, Linkedin, Success Principles, Digital Marketing, Action Taking, Starting A Business, Successful Entrepreneurs, Personal Branding, Amazon, Personal Growth, Career Change, Life Planner, Comfort zone, Simplicity, Break The Rules, Call Your Girlfriend, Personal Finance, Secret To Success, Business Plan, Tech Startup, Self Publishing, Entrepreneurs, Career Path, Educational, Creativity, Selling, motivation, motivational, inspiration, confidence, success, encouragement?, personal confidence, founder stories, Intelligent change, DIY PR, DIY public relations, product publicity, how to get media attention Sound effects - https://www.zapsplat.com