How do you stay in touch with potential clients? Are you actively adding value to them so they know YOU are the subject matter expert to help them best? Michael V. Morgan shares his best networking tips to land high-profile clients and position yourself as a trusted voice to win more business.

About the Guest:

Michael Morgan obtained his BS from Penn State University and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Coupled with his educational background, he has over 15 years of work experience across companies such as Amazon, Walmart, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Chevron. His ability to build and maintain his network throughout his educational and career journey has been fruitful in his success. He has a passion for teaching and inspiring others to achieve their goals, which led him to write his first book “The Power of Networking,” and begin his journey as a motivational speaker. “The Power of Networking” has won the Literary Titan Book Award, Global Book Award, International Impact Award, PenCraft Book Award, and Firebird Book Award.

Website + Social Media links:

https://michaelvmorgan.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvmorgan

https://www.instagram.com/michael.v.morgan

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSl_cb0c8_XeAokZNHdsTbw

https://www.tiktok.com/@michael.v.morgan

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits

00:28 Show Intro

02:25 Michael shares how being a best-selling author has affected his business

05:40 Michael reveals two keys to networking

11:03 How does Michael recharge himself and stay productive?

15:30 Michael shares his origin story and professional background

18:00 How Michael deals with complicated clients

24:30 Michael describes his ideal client

27:45 Michael reveals several resume hacks

32:01 Connect with Michael

34:40 Final thoughts and acknowledgments

41:28 Ending Credits

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In this powerful episode,Krystal Vernee’ shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur, revealing her 5-part framework for building a multi-6-figure brand. Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs, create systems that scale, and design a business that supports the lifestyle you truly want - not what others expect of you.

Krystal unpacks the shocking statistic that women-owned businesses average only $30,000 in annual revenue (compared to $80,000 for men) and provides actionable strategies to close this gap. Whether you're a multi-passionate entrepreneur struggling to find focus or seeking to transition from your 9-to-5, this episode delivers the tough love and practical wisdom you need.

🔥 DISCOVER:

Why your 9-to-5 is actually "the best business loan you could ever have"

The mindset shifts required to break the $100K barrier

How to embrace both the creative and logical sides of business

Why systems are essential for scaling beyond solopreneur status

When to keep your dreams to yourself (and who to share them with)

#WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth #SixFigureBusiness #BrandBuilding #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessStrategy #SystemsAndScaling #WomenInBusiness #BusinessCoaching #LifestyleByDesign

About the Guest:

Krystal Vernee’ is a serial womenpreneur, author, speaker, business coach and brand strategist. She owns Divas & Dolls Fitness, a pole and sensual dance studio; Cirque Sensual, a sensual aerial dance brand; Simply SHE, a coaching and consulting firm and Krystal Vernee’ is her personal brand. An engineer by trade, Krystal knew that entrepreneurship was the ultimate goal early in her professional career. With over 20 years of experience in the entrepreneurship space, she has always been passionate about empowering women, creating a safe space for them to unapologetically be themselves and providing the support they need to transform their passion into profits. Krystal encourages others to tap into her zone of genius through her signature coaching program, podcast and tv show: The Brand BuildHER BlueprintTM. She teaches entrepreneurs how to monetize their expertise and create multiple streams of income so that they can build a profitable and sustainable business.

Website + Social Media links:

http://www.isimplyshe.com

http://www.instagram.com/i_simply_she

http://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalvernee

http://www.facebook.com/isimplyshe

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Dr. Rònké A. Òké stops by to share her 20+ years as a leader, advocate, speaker, and community builder. If you are a high-achieving woman of color yet have felt the pressure to always be at your best to excel, Dr. Rònké knows exactly what you’re going through and drops many gems on how her journey propelled her to support others in the same position.

About the Guest:

Dr. Rònké A. Òké is an executive leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Access (DEIBA), renowned for her transformative impact across academic, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. With over two decades of experience, she has driven significant organizational change, strategic development, and capacity building, fostering inclusive environments and enhancing cultural competence.

Dr. Òké's expertise spans a wide array of fields, including DEI strategy, organizational management, learning and development, instructional design, innovation, and employee engagement. Her pioneering work in race and identity formation, particularly transnational Blackness, Afro-feminism, and anti-racist social justice, has made her a sought-after thought leader and public speaker.

Dr. Òké's leadership extends to her role as CEO & Founder of RAO Consultants, where she provides strategic guidance to corporations and educational organizations, supporting new diversity professionals and helping employees navigate workplace culture. Her innovative approaches have led to significant improvements in client satisfaction, company culture, and executive awareness of DEI issues. Her groundbreaking contributions include the theory of racial jetlag, the Developing Your Worth Ethic framework, the Framework for Inclusive Excellence, and the Diversity Practitioner’s Creed.

Dr. Òké is a passionate advocate for developing a worth ethic, leading the charge in The Worth Ethic Revolution --a movement that challenges the societal norm of defining self-worth through productivity and achievement. Dr. Òké believes that it is time to break free from grind culture, redefine success, and encourage individuals to embrace a life of well-being, fulfillment, and alignment with their deepest values.

Website + Social Media links:

Website: www.drronkeoke.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ronkeoke

IG: @thediversitydoc

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits

00:28 Show Intro + Announcements

02:19 Alex welcomes Rònké to the show + she shares her origin story

08:20 Rònké speaks on releasing the pressure to be perfect

11:14 Who inspired Rònké and contributed to her success

16:00 The future for DEI practitioners

24:50 The differences between Nigerian and American entrepreneurs

27:29 Rònké shares the benefits of her Worth-Ethic Bootcamp

34:00 What about the skeptics?

37:15 Final thoughts + acknowledgments

40:43 Ending Credits

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Learn more about the BIPOC Coach Collective at bipoccc.org.

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#coaching
#thoughtleadership
#globalcommunity
#professionaldevelopment
#businesscoaching
#executive coaching
#leadershipcoaching
#professionalcoaching