She's Basically

VOL II | Nº 2 | The Overdressed Entrepreneur This week I'm talking to @AshleeMarea, the designer behind House of Rehab: a fashion brand for The Overdressed Friend. We discuss her education in fashion, career in product development, and how the two helped shape her entrepreneurial journey. We touch on how to remove personal feelings when building a community and even the best apps to utilize in your Shopify store!  Ashlee's black woman owned business shout out: Brooklyn Body Butter Follow Ashlee and her brand at @AshleeMarea and @HouseOfRehab. As always, follow me at @ShesBasically!

VOL II | Nº 1 | A Lot Can Happen In A Year  I'm catching up with one of my favorite entrepreneurs, Vanessa of Fancy Homebody! It's been a year since her brand launched and we first discussed the Fancy Homebody phenomenon. We touch base on the past year and how her business has flourished through a pandemic, leaving her career of 10+ years and adjusting to life with virtual learning and increased sales volume all while running things from home Follow Vanessa at @fancyhomebody and shop her brand at fancyhomebody.com. Follow me at @shesbasically! P.S: I'm excited to get back podding and especially to chat with Vanessa. Forgive me in advance for being loud & hype lol!  Brought to you in collaboration with Couch Money Network Music Credit: @beatsbysam_

It can be hard to imagine yourself as a full-fledged business woman when you haven't seen it with your own eyes. I'm talking to Kendra Quinn-Ward, owner of Z Luxury Brand, about how she came upon entrepreneurship and the impact is has had on me during my journey to become a boss. Kendra has products, services, employees and a strong desire to stay connected to the community. Listen in as she drops gems about both business and personal growth! Connect with Z Luxury online and on instagram! As always you can find me at shesbasically.com and on insta!

Whew! It's been a while y'all! COVID-19 has us in our homes and in our feelings. I finally snuck a chance to record and this week I'm speaking with my OG entrepreneur friend Luvena Jones of @ctcurlyhairsalon. We discuss how social distancing has impacted our bottom lines & peace of mind. We also delve into overcoming the fear of starting something new and finding your true audience to ride along for the journey. Be sure to check out Luvena at http://luvenalesliesalon.com/ and stay connected with my at http://shesbasically.com/

This week I'm back with one of my favorite momprenuers, Vanessa of @fancyhomebody! In honor of my son's fifth birthday I wanted to speak with another mother about entrepreneurship and balancing it all, or at least trying our best to!  Vanessa is a marketing professional by day and only one month in with her wildly popular brand Fancy Homebody. We even get into the Honey Pot controversy and what it means to be a black woman in business. Check out the Fancy Homebody shop at https://fancyhomebody.com/ and as always, connect with me at http://shesbasically.com/

I host a quarterly meet up for women in business called She Brings the Table and I'm joined by two of my guests and fellow entrepreneurs to talk about the event and it's impact. What was supposed to be a brief recap escalated into a great conversation about why it is vital to have spaces where you can not only socialize but also build with you peers. It's my first time having people dial into the show so forgive any audio hiccups or loss of quality! You can follow my guests at @ms_cooper365 & @baddabrownin and of course you can always reach me @shesbasically and www.shesbasically.com! 

It's episode four and you are still locked in! I am so grateful for an amazing audience and all of your helpful feedback. On today's episode I sit down with Lee Williams, owner of @eliteyardworx here in CT. We discuss two truly hot topics: business partnerships with friends and quitting a steady job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time! Be sure to follow Lee @noig_lee and I @shesbasically on instagram and keep up with me by visiting shesbasically.com! Did you know I'm taking listener messages?! Drop a line here to have your question or scenario featured on the show: https://anchor.fm/shes-basically/message

This week kicks off with a shot of Cognac and a blunt conversation on my entrepreneurial journey from the perspective of none other than my boooyfriend! @VoiceofReason_ and I discuss some of the pain points that come with having a goal digging woman, staying authentic & transparent in the age of oversharing and his inner thoughts on my decision to start therapy after struggling with depression.   My hotline is open for your questions, comments & scenarios. Leave a voice message for the "After the Beep" segment by visiting https://anchor.fm/shes-basically/message Follow me on Instagram @shesbasically and visit shesbasically.com for merch & events!

Welcome back to She's Basically; The Podcast! Thank you so much for the warm reception and amazing feedback thus far. I can't continue to say how much I appreciate you all!  On episode two, I sit down for mimosas and conversation with social worker and entrepreneur, Brittany Fleeting. We discuss juggling responsibilities, defining self care & support, and even touch on the importance of therapy. This week I also introduce "She Made It", a segment highlighting female founders & their amazing products.  Be sure to follow @missfleeting and her business @_lashmeout__ and keep up with me by following @shesbasically and visiting www.shesbasically.com! Have a question or scenario you would like discussed on the show? Send a quick message to shesbasically@gmail with subject line After the Beep or visit shesbasically.com to submit your question! 

Welcome to She's Basically; the podcast! My name is Shay and for my very first episode I sit down with my business partner and friend, Ashley. Our business, Aglow Event Styling, has grown over 18 months and taught us both personal and entrepreneurial lessons. We chat in our studio about life lessons and some of the good problems that come with being an entrepreneur!  Follow Ashley at instagram @lifeof_a_goldengirl and stay connected with me by following @shesbasically and visiting shesbasically.com!