The grind to success can be rewarding.  But it can also become life threatening.  Kareem Taylor found this out the hard way.  His consistent no days off mentality caused him to develop health issues.  

After a weekend in the wilderness he returned to his hustle refreshed and with the perfect idea.  Encounter Camp, a retreat for black creatives.  In this bonus episode grasp a new outlook on taking breaks, and how one question almost kept this episode from airing (hint: Team Issa or Team Lawrence)

Mentioned Resource: 
 www.hubspot.com
QZ.com
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Connect with Kareem
Instagram: @EncounterSoCal
KareemTaylor.com
Purchase tickets to Encounter Camp at EncounterCamp.com/register

Episode 29: The Cure For Creative Burnout w/ Encounter Camp Co-Founder, Kareem Taylor#NotYourAverage

Sick and tired of being sick and tired? Tech writer, Sherrell Dorsey found herself in this position.  She knew there were people of color making major moves in the tech world but the media barely covered the news.  Sherrell then sprang into action and created “The Plug.”  Which is the ONLY newsletter to cover founders and innovators of color.

In the 3rd episode of the #NotYourAverage series.  Sherrell will provide you with questions you should ask yourself when starting a new venture.  How she channels her inner Auntie Maxine to “reclaiming her time.”  And how I met her childhood boo! 

Mentioned Resources:
Wave Accounting
Google Docs
Mailchimp
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
The Innovation Blind Spot by Ross Baird (Launches September)

Connect with Sherrell
ThePlugDaily.com
Instagram: @_theplugdaily
Twitter: @_theplugdaily
Facebook: Facebook.com/theplugdaily

Episode 30: Moving the Culture Forward in Tech w/ Sherrell Dorsey of The Plug #NotYourAverage

Season 2 FINALE!! 

Are you looking to switch careers and follow your passion but you have NO experience? Meet Latesha Byrd of Byrd Career Consulting.  After receiving two degrees in Accounting she decided that it wasn’t cutting it anymore, her heart was elsewhere.  But how would she be able to change professions and start a business when all her professional experience was somewhere else…

Listen as Latesha breaks down in the #NotYourAverage Series Finale…
-	The key factor to pursuing a new career
-	How being evicted pushed her
-	The biggest mistake that is keeping you from your dream job and how to overcome that obstacle 
-	What would Latesha do if she was Molly (from Insecure)

Mentioned Resources:
Insightly 
Working While Black by Michelle T. Johnson 

Connect with Latesha:
Instagram: @Byrdconsults_
Twitter: @Byrdconsults
www.ByrdCareerConsulting.com

Episode 31: How to make a DRASTIC career change w/ Latesha Byrd of Byrd Career Consulting

The Perfectly Imperfect Grind gives you a naked view of success; an authentic viewpoint of a Minority Millenial entrepreneur's journey.  Hosted by Jasamine Hill (TheFearHurdler.com) this show will leave you inspired to know that you can still succeed in spite of your struggles, and the resource that you need to fuel you to pursue your passion.

The Perfectly Imperfect Grind Podcast

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