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Nicole Thomas, MSN, RN, CCM, has 11 years of experience in leadership, healthcare management, clinical knowledge, and business acumen. Her mission is to help female healthcare professionals to awaken their God-given purpose as a healthcare professional through education and action-oriented empowerment. Nicole is currently working on her Doctor of Nursing Practice.She is also the author of “In Health, On Purpose: Awakening  to Your True Calling in The Healthcare Profession” What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career?  Nicole Thomas:  In the very beginning of my career as a nurse, I was faced with dealing with a not so nice divorce, which in the mist left me dead broke financially and broken personally. When I decided to step out into the world of entrepreneurship, I made every mistake imaginable, from not getting proper legal agreements, not checking references on people who claimed to be experts in certain f...

Tina Brown , CEO of Tina Brown Productions  (TBP), a dedicated, multi-faceted full service entertainment company That provides event management, concert promotions artist management, and film events. TBP is focused on providing the best possible entertainment  and event experiences.Tina is a mother of four who heavily relies on her faith in God to persevere and move forward in life. TheBOSSNetwork :  What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning  process of  starting your  business or career? Tina Brown:  Obtaining enough capital to start up a business was very challenging to me. Obtaining a small business loan was not an option because initially, I did not have a track record.I ended funding the business with my personal assets. BN: What inspired you to break into your particular industry? TB: I volunteered to work with  the American Black Film Festival for a couple of years in Miami Florida.  I found that ...

Stefani Farris, is the founder of The Soulcial Butterfly Agency, a boutique lifestyle management and personal assistant agency. She has a heart for helping and serving others and is likely to be found jet setting across the  globe, reading, exercising, spending time with loved ones, or attending various events. Stefani is a member of the Fountain of Praise church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Continental Societies, Inc., and serves as an ambassador for Girlfriends Pray. Stefani resides in the metro Houston area and is working on her first book.   TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of  starting your business or careers?  SF: Two of the main obstacles I encountered were fear and doubt. I was fearful about so many things, especially the fear of failing. I was fearful about really stepping out and making my business more than just a side hustle. I was doubtful about whether I was good enough to use my gifts, abilit...