In this inspiring interview, Monique Overstreet shares her journey from aspiring school counselor to successful mental health practice owner in Lexington, North Carolina. She discusses building authentic client relationships, overcoming challenges as a Black entrepreneur, and leveraging community resources to grow her business.To keep the convo going, find Monique on:LinkedIn WebsitePsychology TodayChapters00:00 Building Bridges in Mental Health03:42 The Journey to Therapy06:00 Creating Meaningful Connections07:50 Navigating Business in a Small Community10:36 Leveraging Resources for Growth13:04 The Importance of Community and Networking14:53 Overcoming Stigmas in Therapy16:52 Trusting the Process19:03 Personal Growth and Reflection20:25 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs22:03 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations31:07 Outro

In this episode of BOBs in the 'Burbs, I'm chatting with Cliff from a digital marketing agency that started back in 2018 helping local businesses in El Paso, Texas. What began with Facebook marketing for carpet cleaners and dry cleaning stores has grown into a full-service operation offering WordPress website design and local SEO. Cliff gets real about the journey, the lessons learned, and why your digital presence matters more than you might think! 🎙️

To keep the convo going, find Cliff on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/Cliff-Blade
https://www.facebook.com/BladeMrktDesign
https://www.instagram.com/BladeMrktDesign

Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Digital Presence
1:23 Podcast Introduction
2:06 Cliff's Background and Business Journey
5:01 Importance of Digital Branding
7:04 Challenges in Business
8:16 Social Media and Networking
13:20 SEO and AI in Business
16:22 Personal Interests and Relaxation
18:01 Advice for Future Entrepreneurs
19:03 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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In this conversation with Echell Eady of Eady Consulting Group, we got real about trusting your gut when you're in the building phase (even when that inner voice is trying to shut you down). We also explored:

• What substance use recovery support looks like in Middle Tennessee
• Trusting yourself in the face of doubt
• Doing your research and being authentic
• Unexpected challenges that some business owners face

This one was exactly what my entrepreneurial soul needed to hear! 🎯 Let me know in the comments if you agree.

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