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From Climbing the Corporate Ladder to Being Your Own Boss · Black Girls Consult TOO!

• 0:01
  Speaker 0: Hey, there it's Dr Angelina.
• 0:03
  Speaker 0: Come pull up a chair, grab a cup of your favorite beverage and let's have a heart to heart conversation.
• 0:09
  Speaker 0: You know, have you ever found yourself staring out the window daydreaming about starting your own consulting business?
• 0:15
  Speaker 0: I mean, you have been listening to this podcast for a little while now and I'm sure you're probably feeling that pull in your heart to really dive into something you're incredibly passionate about.
• 0:27
  Speaker 0: You know, I see you.
• 0:29
  Speaker 0: I see all of your hard work, the nights, the weekend spent and really the pride in everything you've accomplished.
• 0:36
  Speaker 0: I mean, look, you've reached a point where you can almost perform your job with your eyes closed, isn't it amazing?
• 0:43
  Speaker 0: And the thing is, it's still a little bit terrifying because deep down inside, you know that you were really meant for more.
• 0:54
  Speaker 0: But those barriers, the nagging doubts, they're starting to hold you back.
• 0:59
  Speaker 0: And I remember the feeling I used to have this, this like churning in my stomach.
• 1:04
  Speaker 0: The thing that got me was that there were stark realities about the statistics, about me even getting to that level in the corporate ladder or along my career.
• 1:16
  Speaker 0: When you think about the limited representation of women like us in those higher roles, it felt like it was a mountain that was too high to climb.
• 1:28
  Speaker 0: I mean, think about it only roughly 20 to 25% of high level executives are women and less than 5% are women of color.
• 1:39
  Speaker 0: So, look, the numbers for me just were not adding up.
• 1:44
  Speaker 0: But look, this is not about quitting or abandoning what you love.
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  Speaker 0: It's really more so about adding to it.
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  Speaker 0: You know, enriching your life, making room for something that's truly yours.
• 1:57
  Speaker 0: I know you started your business, even if it's just an idea that you scribbled in a notebook, or a couple of clients.
• 2:05
  Speaker 0: You've helped here and there, but there's still this hesitancy, you know, this uncertainty that just won't go away.
• 2:13
  Speaker 0: And I know it's because you just need to know more.
• 2:19
  Speaker 0: I can hear your thoughts.
• 2:21
  Speaker 0: How do you balance it all?
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  Speaker 0: I mean, how can your job, your family, your dreams all really fit together?
• 2:30
  Speaker 0: Listen, believe me, I have asked those same questions year after year after year.
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  Speaker 0: I would ask myself that, until I found a way, and that way is not locked away in some secret vault where you can't find it and no one can know about it.
• 2:48
  Speaker 0: No, I am an open book.
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  Speaker 0: It's here for you to.
• 2:52
  Speaker 0: And you know, look, this is a great segue, because I really jumped on, because I had a little secret to spill.
• 3:01
  Speaker 0: You know, I hosted this free live masterclass recently and I really wanted to share the replay with you.
• 3:08
  Speaker 0: I mean, if you've ever felt boxed in by the corporate ladder, feeling that many of us know all too well, you'll want to tone in.
• 3:18
  Speaker 0: You know, in this masterclass we're diving deep into the world of consulting, really exploring ways to leap beyond those yearly pay bumps and the seemingly endless dance of job shuffling, and talking about crafting a business, one that truly fits your life's rhythm and it also helps you reach your financial goals and those high paying clients you've been buying.
• 3:44
  Speaker 0: Listen, we're going to demystify the steps to landing those clients in the corporate or the consumer space, even if you're just starting out.
• 3:53
  Speaker 0: And, listen, if you have really been toying with the idea of life beyond corporate, well, listen, we'll chat about how you can actually leverage your business to transition into entrepreneurship full time.
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  Speaker 0: The best part is that really, with all of this, you get to call the shots.
• 4:13
  Speaker 0: You're the one in charge.
• 4:15
  Speaker 0: So, listen, I've included all the information that you need in the description.
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  Speaker 0: So, after you've finished this podcast episode, just click that link, go ahead, log on, tune in, and I really do hope you enjoy.
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  Speaker 0: I'll talk to you soon.