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Sylvia Duncan, “The Life Detox Coach,” inspirational speaker, and author of The Journey Back to You, teaches those she who calls Destiny Seekers, how to live life with resilience, happy and whole. Sylvia received coach training with the CaPP Institute and speaker training from the National Speakers Association’s Illinois Speaker Academy. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Sylvia Duncan: I ran into several challenges when I started The Duncan Approach.Most of them were normal challenges anyone would face when beginning a startup, for example, whether to be a Sole Proprietor or Corporation. However, since The Duncan Approach is a series of training and coaching programs to help people who I call Destiny Seekers to think differently, the most important yet, fulfilling challenge I faced, was creating programs that would motivate people to change their thinking while at the same time, embrace possibil...

Alicia Bowens,  Known as a “corpora-preneur,” Millionaire M.O.M.  Alicia Bowens  is a woman of many talents. She is an IT professional by day, and a sought after speaker, author, coach, and radio host outside of her 9-to-5. The certified life coach is the founder of two businesses — BE IT LLC, an IT staffing and consulting company, and BE L.O.V.E. LLC , a company whose mission is to connect teen and single moms to resources, education and information through books, coaching and workshops . A 2015 Crown Jewel Award recipient and 2016 BOSS Influencer, Alicia has been a frequent guess on the number of shows and programs as well as events where she speaks about career planning, entrepreneurship, vision boards, relationships, and her experiences of being a teenage mother.  TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of  starting your business or career? Alicia Bowens : Having been a teen mom bro...

Nisha Jackson, The CEO of Financially Brilliant Women’s Institute. She is the “Wealth Breakthrough Catalyst™", speaker and bestselling author. Nisha helps women entrepreneurs create financial freedom by maximizing revenue in their business, as well as effectively handling personal and business finances. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of your business or career? Nisha Jackson : In comparison to the way my business is run today, I would definitely say, I was guilty of working harder not smarter. I thought that I had to have everything a business should have before, I started attracting clients. I was fortunate in that I hired a business coach early on, who impressed upon me that I needed a business plan, computer and telephone. She convinced me that marketing and attracting clients were keys to my creating a successful business. As well, I created systems in my business because time is finite and I soon found that systems wer...

Priscilla Q. Williams , RN - Author, Speaker,  Health & Wellness Expert, and Certified Coach. Priscilla is the founder of Priscilla Q. Williams, Inc.(www. priscillaqwilliams.com) An organization that provides education, wellness, and women's empowerment both locally and nationally. Priscilla has created other women empowerment programs such as Lifestyle Fitness For Women Who Lead, and Rock Your Royalty. These programs promote women's health, wellness and life empowerment. Priscilla has hosted a number of Women's conferences, and leadership events to encourage other women. Priscilla has been featured on FOX, WCIU, CBS News, WVON, PCC Network, TCM Radio, Chicago Sun-Times, Girlfriend's Health Guide, HOPE Magazine, and the Priscilla Williams Show. Priscilla is a game changer in her industry and looking to help change the lives of women around the world. The BOSS Network: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process  of starting your business...