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What I Learned At The Hispanicize Summit by Cameka Smith

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I made it home from Miami and let me tell you Chicago, baby it's  COLD ! I always like to share takeaways from any new experience I have. The Hispanicize conference was such a great experience and full of knowledge. Here are a few tips I learned: 1.  Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. opportunity is everywhere and the world is a GLOBAL stage. That means there is opportunity everywhere. 2.  Your network determines your net-worth. I live by this motto and this weekend it was even made more evident. Start nurturing relationships instead of just meeting people. 3.  Your personal brand should be a reflection of your professional brand. With social media now, the world is about 1 degree of separation and people you do business with are WATCHING. 4.  Know your MONEY. If you don't manage your finances chances are you won't have any. Get with a Financial Planner  (we love Prudential)  that can help you can build wealth fro

BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Relationship & Success Coach" Shamieka Dean

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Shamieka Dean, The Queen of Restoration, is a Restoration Strategist coaching women in love and business. She’s the Founder of Restore Me TV helping Real women with Real Issues find Real Solutions. She’s also the Founder of “Mogul Minded Women” teaching Christian women entrepreneurs success God’s Way. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Shamieka Dean: I faced the obstacle of having the desire to do so many things but unsure of what to do or where to start. I didn’t worry so much about how to fund my dream because my belief is that whenever God gives a vision, provision is already made. When you have a creative mind, it’s hard to narrow down what to work on first. I also struggled with not having the support from who I thought would support me. God quickly showed me how limited my thinking was. If I only wanted the support of local people/family/friends then I wasn’t expecting my business to reach

BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Healthcare Expert." Tammy Lewis

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Tammy Lewis,   A Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience.  She was recognized in Forbes Magazine in 2013 and 2014 for the growth of her company and expertise in the healthcare industry. She works with start-up businesses and healthcare agencies to ensure proper start-up and company growth. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of  starting your business or career? Tammy Lewis : Some of the obstacles that I faced as a small business owner were fear, lack of knowledge and lack of resources. This made the first couple of years in the industry were very difficult.  I learned some hard, but valuable lessons during this time. BN:  What inspired you to break into your particular industry?   TL : I am a Registered Nurse with a 20 plus year history in the long term care industry.For most of my career, I worked through agencies.  During this time, I witnessed much abuse and neglect in the facilities, in which I worked.Eve

BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Empowerment Cultivator" Monique A. J. Smith

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Monique A. J. Smith, A certified Prana Business Partner and Founder of the consulting firm Seeds of Empowerment ®LLC. Smith’s focus is leadership development and uses her weekly podcast  “A Chat in the Garden with Monique A. J. Smith” to share career paths, advice and initiatives of women leaders. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career?   MoniqueSmith: The mind shift of monetizing services from a Higher Education  Administrator to an Entrepreneur was an obstacle I had to navigate. BN: What inspired you to break into your particular industry?  MS: I was inspired because I knew I was fulfilling a sense of community and a publicity void for African-American Female Athletic Administrators. My endorphin's are in Professional Development, cultivating a crop of able and accomplished administrators who are ready to be Deputy or Director of an Athletic Department, specifically but not limited to female