The Great Girlfriends

Ep 30: Entrepreneur’s Corner – Mompreneurship w/ Guest Girlfriend Jennifer Purnell In the past, we’ve discussed the “cliff jump,” that potentially life-changing decision you make when it’s just time to do it. Today we’d like to give you an example of one woman who did her cliff jump and wound up with a new, flourishing career. Jennifer Purnell, owner of September Nail Salon in Memphis, TN, was climbing the corporate ladder before her cliff jump. In this episode, she explains what motivated her to become an entrepreneur and what she learned along the way. In this episode you’ll hear: The steps Jennifer took to turn an idea into a business The highs and lows in her experience with entrepreneurship 3 pieces of advice for all the great girlfriends thinking about quitting their jobs and starting something of their own Learn More If you’re in Memphis, TN, we highly recommend stopping by September Nail Salon. If you’d like to get in touch with Jennifer or see what September Nail Salon is up to, you can follow along on Instagram (@SeptemberNailSalon), Facebook (September Nail Salon), and Twitter (@SeptemberSalon). Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Episode 29: The Entrepreneur’s Corner: Corpreneurship (Guest Girlfriend: Tiffany Warren) Many of our listeners are women of all ages considering a move to entrepreneurship and starting something of their own, but where does one start? For our special guest, Tiffany R. Warren, that move to entrepreneurship began from within her company. Today she tells the story of how she brought her passion to work and grew that same passion into a non-profit celebrating it’s 10th year in 2016. In this episode you’ll hear: The story of one “Corpreneur” The challenges of working one job while building another How friends can be the greatest aid to your success Tiffany R. Warren’s tips for building success Learn More Get in touch with Tiffany through social media @diverstar on Twitter and Instagram. Check out her non-profit ADCOLOR and follow what they have in store for 2016 on Twitter @ADCOLOR. Learn More Please check out Cameka’s company at thebossnetwork.org and be sure to register to join the network of women supporting women being their best selves. Also connect with The Boss Network on Twitter and on Instagram. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Episode 28: How to be a Boss without Running Your Man (Guest Girlfriend: Cameka Smith) There’s nothing wrong with a fierce and ambitious woman. In fact, it’s probably the reason many of us have made it this far. However, what happens when that same “take no prisoners” attitude you have for work and survival is the one you bring home at the end of the day to your husband or significant other? In this episode featuring BOSS Founder & CEO, Cameka Smith, we discuss the thin line women have to walk in order to be a boss without running their men. In this episode you’ll hear: The perks and challenges of being a boss lady The two faces women show to meet the needs of the day A few tips on how to find the balance between your two personas Learn More Please check out Cameka’s company at thebossnetwork.org and be sure to register to join the network of women supporting women being their best selves. Also connect with The Boss Network on Twitter and on Instagram. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Seasons 1 and 2! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all 26 audio episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!  

Episode 27: Breaking Territorial Friendships Key to the strength of any circle of great girlfriends is a strong bond between women, but what happens when your friendships are weighed down by a friend who doesn’t play nice with others? You might know this friend as the one who speaks poorly of new friends or doesn’t look happy when you introduce someone new. If that’s your situation, you might have a territorial friend on your hands. In this episode, we discuss what territorial friendships look like and how they might be destructive for your social life. In this episode you’ll hear: The problems with territorial friendships The reasons some women are prone to being territorial 6 signs you are that territorial friend 5 solutions to stop territoriality and grow stronger networks of friends Learn More Please check out Tiffany’s website at thebudgetnista.com and be sure to sign up for her “Live Richer Challenge” to maximize your wealth in 2016. Tiffany also has several books to help you on your financial journey available on Amazon now. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

  Ep 26 Live Richer – Money Matters (Guest Girlfriend: Tiffany The Budgetnista) Live Richer – Money Matters w/ Tiffany the Budgetnista – Just weeks into the new year, we know you’re working hard to accomplish your New Year’s resolutions. Did your list of resolutions include any financial goals? Great, ours did too. 2016 is the year that you stop struggling with allocating your money by creating some key standards for yourself. In this episode of The Great Girlfriends, we have special guest Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, a financial educator, author, and speaker. She’s here to help you make our money work for you. In this episode you’ll hear: Tiffany’s story about how financial planning became a passion for her The challenges women face to achieving great wealth How your budget can help you say, “Yes!” to new opportunities Tiffany’s 4 tips to kickstart your wealth in 2016 Learn More Please check out Tiffany’s website at thebudgetnista.com and be sure to sign up for her “Live Richer Challenge” to maximize your wealth in 2016. Tiffany also has several books to help you on your financial journey available on Amazon now. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

  Ep 25 No More Permission Slips (Live from Memphis, TN) We brought our very first podcast all the way home for the holidays. In this episode, we’re back in Memphis, TN for “Cupcakes & Conversation” at September Nail Salon. What better way to start 2016 than to engage with our audience in our hometown. For this episode, we discuss “permission slips.” If you’re not familiar with the term, a permission slip is the approval we require from family, friends, and society to make decisions and pursue our dreams even as adults. Today we’ll discuss how we can make 2016 the year of no more permission slips. In this episode you’ll hear: A few reasons women often require permission How asking for permission slips is dulling your shine 4 ways to rid yourself of the permission slip Bonus: The TGG audience discusses how life would be different if they didn’t wait for permission Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

  Ep 24 New Year, New Story 2016 is only a day away and we’re sure that you have your resolutions set for “your year.” However, have you noticed that there are a few resolutions that you’ve left on the table from the previous year? That’s probably because you’re replaying the same old story, but now’s the time to break the habit. Today we’re going to give you some solutions to start your new year strong. In this episode you’ll hear: Reasons you might be replaying the same story Some strategies we’ve used to shift gears Four solutions to help begin your new story Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

  Ep 23 6 Keys to Life, Love, & Laughter in 2016 A new year is quickly approaching, which means that it’s time to evaluate 2015 and set things in motion for 2016. In this podcast, we have a few ideas on how you can live more fully in the New Year and make this your best year yet. Take these simple suggestions, build a vision board around them, create some deadlines and get to work! In this episode you’ll hear: The things we “left on the table” in 2015 What we hope to accomplish with a clean slate 6 keys to Life, Love, & Laughter in 2016 “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

  Ep 22 Body Confidence (Guest Girlfriend: Raval Davis) Have you ever thought about how your issues with body confidence are holding you back from the life you want? In this episode of the Great Girlfriends we discuss this major challenge with the body confidence expert, RaVal Davis. Through her story, the actress and journalist shows us how quickly your life can change when you have confidence and choose to “cliff jump.” In this episode you’ll hear: RaVal’s journey to body confidence How lack of confidence can put limitations on your life How RaVal is using body confidence to propel her forward A few words of advice for those struggling with body confidence Read This RaVal has a few notable articles to get you started on your journey through body confidence. Check them out. How the Stars of “Orange is the New Black” Helped a Black Actress Love Her Body Stop Photoshopping Your Pics and Start Loving Your Body Take Note Some of your favorite Great Girlfriends pull inspiration from Tony Robbins and his mantra of “Unleash the Power Within.” Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

  Ep 21 Learning to Receive Today on the Great Girlfriends, we tackle the sensitive topic of receiving. We define receiving as “taking in, absorbing, consuming something positive or good without feeling like you owe something in return.” As women, we’re familiar with giving from sunup to sundown. However, when the time comes to receive, we find ourselves in unfamiliar territory and often shrink. In today’s throwback podcast, we’ll help you to better recognize and receive all of the good that comes your way. In this podcast you’ll learn: The true meaning of receiving Why you might be unable to receive Four symptoms of a bad receiver Four markers of a good receiver Five ways to be better at receiving Have a Second Listen Episode 11: “No More Shrinking” and Episode 19: “Work/Life Balance – Can We Really Have It” are excellent companions to this episode. Take another listen and find out how it’s all connected. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

  Ep 20: Fueling Your Fire: 5 Tips for Staying Motivated It’s no secret that your co-hosts are two enterprising mompreneurs, but have you ever wondered what motivates us to do even more? Several great girlfriends have asked the question and we’d like to answer by sharing some of our experiences and methods of motivation. Use this episode to become your own number one motivator. In this episode we’ll discuss: A few challenges that get in the way of motivation The moments when we were lacking motivation ourselves Who and what continues to motivate us when things just aren’t working out How we stay motivated in business amidst personal challenges 5 Tips for you to maintain your motivation Read This We’ve got some additions to your 2016 reading list. Take a look at some books, podcasts, and interviews that continue to motivate us (books available on Amazon): Smart Passive Income by Pat Flynn (podcast) Brain Audit (podcast) Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance The Book of Joshua Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk In the Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day by Mark Batterson Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Essence of Success by Earl Nightingale The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Shonda Rhimes’ interview with Oprah Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

Ep 19 Work/Life Balance – Can We Really Have It? “How can I achieve work-life balance?” It’s a question that we receive almost every day. You can’t get into a discussion about women without entering into the topic of work-life balance. Everyone wants to achieve this elusive feeling, but it’s nearly impossible with a full plate that only gets more full with time. In this episode, we’ll begin to answer the question that many women ask and launch work-life balance as a recurring topic. We propose that instead of attempting to achieve balance, you strive for work-life harmony. We’ll tell you how. In this episode you’ll learn: * What we do to achieve our individual work-life harmonies. * The mistakes you can make when you attempt to find balance. * 5 tips to help you find your harmony. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE  Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

Ep 19: Secrets to Networking the Right Way (Guest Girlfriend: Tiffany Hardin) Our Great Girlfriends loved our first “Secrets to Networking” episode so much that we decided to give the people what they want and create a Part 2! This time around, we invited one of our Great Girlfriends, Tiffany Hardin, to sit down and chat with us about how she’s mastered the business of networking. Tiffany is a brand consultant, entrepreneur, owner of Gild Creative Group, a culture and lifestyle enthusiast, and a Great Girlfriend to many! Listen in as she shares her vast experience with us! In this episode you’ll learn: More about Tiffany’s path to success How to build meaningful relationships from networking How to expertly network in a room full of unfamiliar faces How to get into these networking events Four pieces of networking advice that Tiffany would like to impart to our listeners Learn More about our Special Guest Learn more about Tiffany Hardin through her personal website at TiffanyHardin.com. Find out more about her consulting firm and the great work they’re doing at GildCreativeGroup.com. Be sure to also check out her latest project: a digital archive featuring women sharing what they know for certain at SheKnowsNow.com. Read This Read up on the activist and thought leader, Tara Singh, whose words figure prominently in this episode. Also see The Hero’s Journey by Joseph Campbell, a book highly recommended by Tiffany. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram. Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by clicking HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community? Join us now!

  Ep 17: Secrets to Attracting Great Girlfriends Do you have Great Girlfriends or is your corner stagnant? If you don’t know, then you should find out because your ambition, courage, and ability is tied to those friends who make up your circle. Your circle should move and elevate you, not stay in the same place. More women need that and we have the answers on how you can get it. In this episode you’ll learn: Why so many women are challenged by attaining Great Girlfriends. The signs that you have Great Girlfriends in your life. How Brandice and Sybil have each created their own circles of women who they love and who love them in return. How you can attract your own Great Girlfriends. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by CLICKING HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!

  Ep 16: Faith – The Key Ingredient for Successful Entrepreneurship – (Guest Girlfriend: Kristen Pope) Have you ever wondered how do you go from a job you hate to your dream job? It isn’t easy and often it seems downright insane, but it is possible. Listen as our special guest talks through her own story of success and what she learned along the way. In this episode of the The Great Girlfriends, we sit down with one of our great girlfriends, Kristen Pope, award-winning journalist and tv woman. Kristen is also notably the catalyst through which TGG co-hosts met. She will give us the blueprint for how she developed a successful career by bridging faith and entrepreneurship. In this episode you’ll learn: How our special guest got her start working in media How faith led Kristen Pope to foster her own successful career Kristen’s 5 tips for the great girlfriend who has a job she hates, but has dreams to fulfill Learn More About Our Special Guest Visit Kristen at KristenLPope.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.  Check out her non-profit The King’s Daughters. Join the Conversation We love connecting with our Great Girlfriends in our Facebook Group, on Twitter, and on Instagram Ask Us a Question Ask us a question by CLICKING HERE Binge on Season 1! If you want to listen to more episodes, you will find all thirteen audio episodes of Season 1 here. Share the Love If you enjoyed the show, please rate it on iTunes and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the show.  Are you a part of our social community?  Join us now!