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Dalia Smith, is a Life Empowerment Coach for women who are seeking to enhance self love and create/maintain healthy relationships. She has an M.A in Counseling, Psychology and a B.S In Human Service. Dalia’s academic training, coupled with practical work experience while studying enabled her to build on her knowledge of psychological theories and principles. Through her work experience she has also developed an understanding of various approaches and their impact on individuals. The BOSS Network: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Dalia Smith : I did not have any experience in business or marketing so starting a new business was challenging for me at first. I had to really put myself out there and get as much training as possible. I did a lot of reading, completed some webinars, and hired a marketing coach. BN: What inspired you to break into your particular industry? DS: Over the pa...

Lakara Foster , M.Ed. is the President of She Speaks Inc., an Atlanta-based firm that provides workshops and coaching focused on women's empowerment. She was nominated Author of the Year for her book *The Grown Woman's Guide to Greatness*. She has been featured on several television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show and VH1's Atlanta Exes. The BOSS Network : What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Lakara Foster : The biggest obstacle I had to overcome at the beginning of my business was mastering time management, becoming more fiscally responsible, and learning to trust my instinct. BN : What inspired you to break into your particular industry? LK: In 2012 I was laid off from my job as a school counselor due to budget cuts in the city's school system. It was during this time that I discovered my calling as a spiritual life coach, author, and speaker whose mission in life is to empower women into...

Crystal Wright is known for getting people UNSTUCK! She has dedicated her life to empowering and preparing freelance beauty, fashion and entertainment professionals to succeed as entrepreneurs in print, video, film and TV. Her books , workshops and coaching helps creative professionals take their careers to the next level. The BOSS Network: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Crystal Wright: As an agent, I experienced subtle dismissive behavior from creative decision-makers in the general market and from peer agencies in the makeup, hair and styling community. It wasn't like what was being experienced by other people of color in corporate America at that time. Luckily, I was an former Xerox rep and we didn't take no for an answer. I was able to obtain much more work, albeit no general market assignments for the first ten years. The world is so wonderfully different now. I like to say that these young ...