137: The Mid-Year Reset for Black Women Entrepreneurs: 5 Steps to Get Back on Track With Your Business Goals

Have you quietly quit on your business dreams? This episode is an excerpt from my recent free masterclass, "Become a Successful Coach & Create Your Dream Life" where I break down the mindset and strategy behind building a successful coaching business. I talk about the subtle self-sabotage that keeps us from having the life and business we really want and why taking consistent, aligned action is what will bring your dreams back to life. Resources: Get instant access to the replays of my FREE Become a Successful Coach 2-Day Masterclass: https://happyblackwoman.com/successful/ Learn more and enroll in The Happy Black Woman Academy 2027: https://happyblackwoman.com/academy/

What would you do if you stopped letting fear make your decisions? In this personal episode, I share about the unexpected experience I had on vacation that caused me to reflect on my life, my legacy, and what I truly desire. If you're in a season of change, questioning what's next, or feeling called to do something new, this episode is for you. Resources: Check out the new Happy Black Woman® website! https://happyblackwoman.com/ Attend the Black Women's Breakfast Mixer, September 12 in Honolulu: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-women-breakfast-mixer-tickets-1999057598089 Join me September 9-10 for my FREE Become a Successful Coach 2-Day Masterclass: https://happyblackwoman.com/successful/ Read my latest blog post, Reignite Your Dreams in 5 Minutes with This Powerful Journaling Prompt: https://happyblackwoman.com/reignite-your-dreams/

If you've been feeling like you've gotten off track with your business goals for this year...you're definitely not alone!  In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 steps I've been teaching my clients and students to help them get unstuck, regain momentum and finish the year strong. I also share a brief life update about my year so far and why I believe community is more important now than ever.  Plus, you'll learn about my FREE Mid-Year Review Guide, a 15-page resource  with journal prompts that will help you evaluate your progress in the first half of the year and set yourself up for success in the second half. Resources: Download your free copy of my Mid-Year Review Guide for Black Women Entrepreneurs: https://happyblackwoman.com/mid-year-review/ Get instant access to my Get Focused! 5-Day Mindset Challenge: https://happyblackwoman.com/getfocused/  Watch my YouTube Video: Why I Decided to Re-Enter the Workforce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLYOW0MF1ts Book a Complimentary Business Breakthrough Session: https://happyblackwoman.com/breakthrough 

With 2 months left in 2025, it's a good time to make decisions about what you still want to accomplish, experience or complete so you can end the year feeling proud of yourself. In this episode, I'm sharing 8 ways to make the most of the rest of the year, based on the 8 key areas of my signature Happy Black Woman® Life Map, the tool I use with my life coaching clients. I also give you reflection questions and examples to help you get clarity on what you want to focus on before the year ends. Grab your journal or notes app, and let's dive in! Resources: Join The Happy Black Woman® Membership: https://happyblackwoman.com/membership/ Attend Happy Black Woman® Weekend January 16-18, 2026: https://happyblackwoman.com/weekend Bali Mastermind Retreat Recap: https://happyblackwoman.com/mastermind-retreat-recap-bali/

The "Great Lock In" is here...a viral movement inspiring people to stop waiting for January and start going all in on their goals right now. In this episode, I break down this trending topic and walk you through 4 steps to create your own personalized "Lock In Plan" to finish the year strong in your life and business.

Let's be honest…between the economy, the job market, inflation and the political environment, business has been tough this year for so many Black women entrepreneurs. But when business slows down, it doesn't mean you're failing...it means it's time to get strategic. In other words, this is the perfect time to take a step back and do an audit of your marketing, starting with your social media.  In this episode, I share some quick tips on how to tighten up your social media presence so you can stay visible, attract clients, and make sales, even during challenging seasons. Want more support? Sign up for my FREE Social Media to Sales 2-Day Masterclass that will show you how to revamp your social media presence and optimize it for sales, not just likes! Resources & Links: Social Media to Sales Masterclass: https://happyblackwoman.com/socialmediatosales/

Q4 is right around the corner, and if you want to make more money in your business before the end of the year, you can't wait until October to get ready. Because the clients who will be hiring you in Q4 are watching you right now. What are you showing them? In this episode, I'm sharing 5 mindset shifts that will help you increase your visibility so you can make the last 3 months of the year the best months of the year for your business! Resources & Links: Sign up for my free Social Media to Sales Masterclass: https://happyblackwoman.com/socialmediatosales/ Book a complimentary Business Breakthrough Session: https://happyblackwoman.com/breakthrough/

After 5 years, I'm back on the podcast mic! So of course, this episode is all about the power of beginning again. Whether it's a dream you've put on pause, a project that's been on the back burner, or a business idea you've been sitting on, it's never too late to start over. I reintroduce myself, share my journey of relaunching the podcast and 4 key truths to inspire you to press "play" on your dreams. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why you don't need anyone's permission to start over The myth of the "perfect time" How to connect to your why so you stay motivated The life-changing magic of taking aligned action Resources & Links: Enroll in The Launch Your Business Boot Camp – Summer Sprint Edition, starting August 14: https://happyblackwoman.com/lybb

In this episode, I'm breaking down the 6 pillars you will need to master in your online business if you want to achieve the milestone of making 6-figures in revenue each year. Be prepared to take notes AND take action! Resources From This Episode: Register for my 6-Figure Queen Virtual 3-Day Boot Camp, being held October 2-4, 2020 Join My FREE Facebook Group for Black Women Entrepreneurs: Scale to 6-Figures with Rosetta Thurman Follow Me on Instagram: @rosettathurman Message Me on Facebook Ready to manifest your first 6-figure CASH year? Join me October 2-4 for a transformational weekend of training, coaching and networking with 60+ ambitious Black women entrepreneurs just like you.  Over the course of 3 days, you will be trained on the 6 pillars of building a 6-figure online business, including: mindset, offers, marketing, sales, systems and team.   And we'll be doing it all online, from the comfort of your own home. No travel required! Click here to learn more and register for the event:  https://rosettathurman.com/bootcamp

My "Success Interview" series continues with one of my former clients, Pamela J. Oakes! Pamela is a nonprofit funding expert and founder of The Profitable Nonprofit. If you want to get the goods on how to build a 6-figure business with multiple revenue streams, then this is the episode for you! We talked about Pamela's high-end and low-end offers, plus how she attracts paying clients (and recently had a $50K month!). We also discussed the importance of surrounding yourself with the the right coach and community so that your business can thrive in any economic climate. Resources From This Episode: Need help getting more funding for your nonprofit? Contact Pamela through her website here: https://profitable-nonprofit.com/ Join My FREE Facebook Group For Women Entrepreneurs: Scale to 6-Figures with Rosetta Thurman Follow Me on Instagram: @rosettathurman