Emile C. Browne of Emile C. Browne Media is one of the best photographers and go to media firms in Houston. Emile C Browne Media is about articulating and creating your organizations narrative through the development of images, videos and commentary.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why Emile doesn't believe in the saying 'fake it till you make it'?
• Criteria to look for when hiring a photo or video professional.
• Creating a book of business that serves as an asset.

Contact Emile:

• https://www.emilecbrowne.com
• Twitter: @EmileCBrowne

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Nadira is committed to working with individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations to increase their impact, influence, and income through effective planning. She has 10 years of experience working in the not-for-profit world and values the importance of serving people from all walks of life. After going through this process herself, she understands firsthand what it takes to thought partner with others to create transformations in their business and life. She is inspired by seeing others grow and succeed!

In this episode we discuss:

• The significance of a business plan.
• Taking the initiative to create a virtual board of trustees. 
• Finding red flags when it comes to hiring a business coach.

Contact Nadira:

• https://www.nadiraramcharan.com
• NRNY Consulting (Twitter)

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Vernon Ross is The Best in Online Businesses, Social Media Strategy and Networking. His new book Master Your Message is a great read on how to find your voice and step into your personal brand. In this episode we discuss:

• Overcoming fear
• The importance of networking and relationships.
• Cultivating your message
• The benefits of podcasting. 

**The first two people to leave an iTunes/Apple review and send me a screenshot has a chance to receive a copy of Master Your Message. Email me at info@michellengome.com or on Instagram: @michellengome

Book: Master Your Message http://amzn.to/2hDvTPL   

Host: The Social Strategy Podcast

Web: http://vernonross.com  

Twitter: @rosspr

Nia Perry, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gradient Global™ Collective, LLC is a champion for women. With over 15 years of well-rounded and award-winning experience in traditional & digital marketing strategies, public relations, event management, and sales, Nia answered the call to serve the marketplace in a new way.

As a new media content creator, television producer, and host of The Gradient Global™ Collective Podcast, Nia interviews and gleans inspiration from the global community of black women entrepreneurs. Our goal is to simply to offer visibility to a traditionally under-represented group.

A quick recap of Traffic, Sales & Profit Conference in Atlanta, GA led by Lamar Tyler and a few announcements on upcoming events.

June 16-18 In All Thy Getting Play purchase tickets here.

June 24 QueenLyfe: Sip & Share purchase tickets here.

August 5 HAAB Annual Bootcamp: Creating Influence Through Content purchase tickets here.

Judy Hoberman, President of Selling In A Skirt has created a suite of workshops, seminars and coaching programs that take the negativity out of selling. 

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Holly Charles is the author of Velvet (initially written as her English Creative Thesis as Velvet: the Burden of Melanin and Motherhood). Her latest literary effort, a play entitled In All Thy Getting: The Forgotten Story of Freedmen’s Town, is a joint venture between the arts community and the Rutherford B.H. Yates Museum, purposed with raising awareness and funds towards the conservation of Houston 4^th Ward’s rich African American History.

Quote: I create what it is I want to be and what kind of mark I want to leave on the world.

3 Questions I Ask:

• What does it mean to be an African American woman in 2017?
• How does she have the ability to time travel and write creatively?
• How can we live a life of forgiveness?

3 Learning Points:

• How she turned her thesis into a novel?
• Learning to respect each others truth.
• Understanding the perspective of our parents as we become adults.

Resources:

Velvet by Holly Charles

Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce

Rutherford B. Yates Museum

Purchase tickets for the play In All Thy Getting

Tieron Spear is an Atlanta based serial entrepreneur. He is passionate about working with aspiring entrepreneurs to increase cash flow and sales immediately. An authority on Amazon SEO & Sales processes, in 2 years, he has grossed over $240,000 in sales.

I know a lot of people are interested in earning extra money via Ebay, Amazon, or Shopify. Tshirts are becoming more popular by the moment. 

Quote: Expect the best, but prepare for the worse.

3 Questions I Ask:

• How to select the best ecommerce platforms?
• How to start with Facebook ads?
• Should we go with a US or an overseas manufacturer?

3 Learning Points:

• Making sure you solve the problems of your customer.
• The best ways to do surveys for market research.
• The difference between white label or private label products.

Biggest Ask: Expect the best, but prepare for the worse. 

Resources:

Traffic, Sales & Profit with Lamar Tyler Facebook Group

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