Savvy, Booked, & Blessed

For this episode of SBB, we are joined by Lisa Young, an accomplished public speaker, acclaimed author, talented musician, and the visionary behind Ark Entertainment Media. Lisa is a firm believer that authenticity is key to achieving success in both life and business. In this episode, she will share insights on the significance of developing a routine that aligns with your values and evolves with you as you grow.With years of experience as a business consultant and growth coach, Lisa has positively impacted the lives of numerous creative entrepreneurs worldwide. Her expertise has empowered thought leaders, performers, and retail business owners to establish profitable and sustainable ventures while staying true to their passions. Tune in to hear from this remarkable woman on how to redefine success on your terms.Follow Lisa here:Instagram:https://instagram.com/lisarobbinyoungLinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in/lisarobbinyoungTwitter:https://twitter.com/lisarobbinyoungFacebook:https://facebook.com/lisarobbinyoung.fanYou can also check out her website here: https://lisarobbinyoung.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, visit here: https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by Elise Jenkins, the founder and Executive Director of Ella's House. In this conversation, we learn about Elise's journey toward starting Ella's House after becoming pregnant at the age of 21.Elise saw the need for young collegiate women who were entering motherhood to have a supportive and judgment-free community, and she decided to take action. After graduating from Auburn University, Elise founded Ella's House, a non-profit organization that empowers women to become successful students and parents on campus.Through Ella's House, Elise and her team connect peers in similar circumstances, provide physical and mental health resources, and support women as they pursue their degrees in Middle Tennessee. Elise's mission with the work of Ella's House is to offer holistic help to balance education, health, and family through semesters and trimesters.During the podcast, we dive deeper into Elise's experiences and the impact that Ella's House has had on the lives of the women it serves. We discuss how Ella’s House markets to reach its audience in hopes to reach those in need of their services while also marketing to business partners and clarifying its true mission to the public. This episode offers valuable insight into the inspiring work of Ella's House and how Elise's vision is helping young mothers achieve their dreams of education, health, and family balance.You can find more about Elise’s work with Ella’s House here: Website:www.ellashouse.orgInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ellashouseorg/Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-jenkins-0001a7203/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ellashouseorgIf you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, visit here: https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by Fiona Taylor, a renowned hair and makeup artist and the founder of Faces by Fiona. With decades of combined experience in the beauty industry, Fiona's professional hair and makeup business specializes in beauty transformations for weddings and other special events. Her dedication to using extreme refinement ensures that she captures the unique beauty of each individual she works with, leaving them feeling special, empowered, and truly represented on their big day.As the beauty industry continues to evolve, there has been a missing link in the representation of different cultures, ethnicities, and genders. Fiona has made it her mission to bridge this gap by creating a workplace and products that can be used by people from diverse backgrounds. She firmly believes that makeup is an embellishment that adds to one's existing beauty.In this podcast, Fiona shares her experiences and stories from the beauty industry, including how she has transformed the lives of her clients through her exceptional skills. Tune in to learn more about the transformative power of beauty and hear Fiona's inspiring journey.You can follow Fiona and her work here:Website:http://www.FacesbyFiona.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/facesbyfiona/?hl=enLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-taylor-43672ab5/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/facesbyfiona/If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, visit here: https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by Amanda Guerassio, the founder and principal designer of Studio Guerassio, a branding and design agency. Amanda is an expert brand strategist and speaker who helps her clients clarify their brand identity and translate abstract ideas into concrete, aligned visuals through her branding process. Her services are aimed at boosting her clients' businesses' credibility and appeal to grow their impact and revenue by finding their best visual voice.Amanda's journey to entrepreneurship began after finishing college when she fell in love with the freedom freelancing granted her. She values freedom, challenge, and authentic expression, and wants her clients to feel that it’s possible to have a brand that truly captures their vision.Tune in to this episode to learn more about Amanda's branding process, how she helps her clients find their visual voice, and her journey to entrepreneurship.Find more about Amanda and her work here: https://www.studioguerassio.comInstagram:http://instagram.com/studioguerassioLinked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandaguerassioTwitter:https://twitter.com/studioguerassioFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/studioguerassio/If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, visit here: https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by Jennifer Helene Popeken, a seasoned health and wellness coach with over two decades of experience. Jennifer has worked closely with top health coaches and medical professionals worldwide and has developed innovative methodologies to support individuals and large organizations make positive lifestyle changes.Drawing on her expertise in nutrition, environment, and mindset practices, Jennifer is dedicated to helping people unlock their full potential and achieve optimal health and well-being. Her passion for improving lives shines through in all that she does.During our conversation, Jennifer emphasized the importance of embracing natural approaches to health and wellness, as opposed to relying solely on modern-day practices. She highlights the crucial role of exercise in regaining and maintaining good health and underscores the need for a holistic approach to well-being that encompasses the mind, body, and soul.Tune in to this enlightening episode and gain insights from Jennifer's wealth of experience and wisdom on how to prioritize and nurture your health for a happier and more fulfilling life.You can follow Jennifer and her work here:https://www.instagram.com/jenniferhelene https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferhelene/https://www.facebook.com/HelenesKitchenIf you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, visit here: https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by Kanetha Lyke. Kanetha is a licensed cosmetologist, cosmetology instructor, barber, and a certified health and life coach. The core mission of Lyke Your Image is to aid individuals in their journey toward recovery from a significant life event that may have caused lasting trauma. Kanetha not only provides guidance to her clients on cultivating self-love from within but also offers a range of services to help them cherish their external appearance.Follow the Lyke Your Image Instagram page here:https://www.instagram.com/lykeyourimage/You can also check out the official Lyke Your Image website here: https://lykeyourimage.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, visit here: https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

In this episode, your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by Jessica Derose, a business mentor and the founder of Digital Business Evolution. With her background as a former celebrity personal trainer and teacher, Jessica discovered her passion for guiding and supporting aspiring business owners in starting, launching, and growing their online businesses. In this episode, Jessica shares the challenges and rewards of shifting careers and starting anew.Follow Jessica here:www.jessglazer.comhttps://www.instagram.com/iamjessicaderose/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-derose-9b4494200/https://www.facebook.com/jessica.sara.108https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalbusinessevolution/?hl=en If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, visit here: https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by Amber Kers, master jeweler and owner of Amber Kers Jewelry. Her unique designs are inspired by hand-picked and sustainably-sourced gemstones, allowing her to create one-of-a-kind sterling silver jewelry with intention and purpose.During the interview, Amber shares her inspiring story of turning her passion into a successful business where she can continue to express her creativity. She discusses her journey of getting to know the jewelry market and shares insights on how to market jewelry to the public.Amber is also passionate about sustainably sourcing gemstones from all over the world. She shares her process and philosophy around sourcing materials that are ethical and environmentally friendly. Her work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Vogue Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Vanity Fair, and Tatler.If you are interested in learning more about marketing your creative business, this episode is for you. Find more information about Amber and her work here: https://amberkrsjewelry.com/https://www.instagram.com/amberkrsjewelry/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/AmberKrsJewels/?ref=page_internal

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by successful physical NFT artist, therapist, and coach Melissa Desilva. Melissa is the author of "The Profitable Practice: Helping Healing Professionals Build and Grow a Successful Business." Melissa is also the creator and host of the successful LGBTQ-plus podcasts “Pride Connections” and “Chit Chat with the Queer and Creative.” She has been featured as a guest on several international podcasts and blogs. You can also find her on the weekly YouTube show, “The Next Chapter”, where she and her co-host discuss all topics related to being single and getting older in our world today. In this episode, we talk about how Melissa went from running her mental health agency in Rhode Island in 2015 where members of the LGBTQ plus community can find safe and specialized therapeutic services to running her agency from home in Puerto Rico while also creating art and physical NFTs that positively impact the world. You can learn more about Melissa’s NFT at QueerNFT.ioIf you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host Devonee Thaxton is joined by the owner and CEO of Fully Alive Photography, Finding Joy Consulting, and Fully Alive Events. Tracy launched her first business “Fully Alive Photography” in 2006 after graduating with a degree in painting and film. As a wedding, lifestyle, and branding photographer, her goal was to simply help others feel fully alive and get past their fear of being behind the camera. She launched her second business “Finding Joy Consulting,” in 2020 to empower others to start, understand and grow their businesses. In this episode, we talk about how Tracy helps entrepreneurs launch, develop and elevate their brands with custom consulting, interactive courses/workshops, websites, design work, branding photography, and creative content.  To learn more about Tracy visit www.fullyalivephotography.comIf you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host Devonee Thaxton is joined by CPA and profit strategist of OWN YOUR MONEY, Belinda Rosenblum. Belinda helps busy females and experts sustainably scale their revenue and profits by up-leveling their financial systems and strategies and stepping into the CEO role with her signature Cash flow CEO Accelerator program. Belinda is also the co-author of Self-worth to Net Worth: 12 steps to Creating Wealth Inside and Out and became a self-made millionaire at 33. In this episode, we talk about how Belinda believes it’s time female entrepreneurs feel worthy and safe with money, finally enjoy why they started their business in the first place, and consistently take home the money they want each month.To learn more about Belinda visit www.ownyourmoney.com If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host Devonee Thaxton is joined by the Founder and owner of Flourish Marketing, Aleya Harris. Flourish Marketing is an agency dedicated to helping empire-building, creative entrepreneurs reach their full potential. Aleya has business coaching solutions designed to achieve abundance through a holistic approach as a certified Nest health practitioner and a story brand guide. Aleya pairs intention with action to help her clients find fulfillment in their businesses through solutions that are as data-based as they are. While she works with entrepreneurs of all backgrounds and specialties Elea remains dedicated to her roots in the catering and events industry by cultivating a diverse community. As the marketing chair for NACE and the head of the NACE Black Caucus for her role, she was honored as the 2020 NACE emerging member of the year, celebrating her commitment and dedication to the organization, along with the President's Award for leadership and diversity, equity and inclusion for her work with NACE to develop an action plan for black member support. In this episode, Aleya talks about how she believes all business owners should make good money doing what they love and supports her clients through highly converting marketing strategies, story brand messaging and bioEnergetic Business Coaching. To learn more about Aleya visit https://www.flourishmarketing.co/ If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host Devonee Thaxton is joined by the CEO of Louis E. Page, Debbie Page. Debbie was once a registered nurse and a lactation consultant, when she inherited her husband's 129 year business after he passed away. The company has historically been run by the men in her family until it landed in her hands. Debbie not only embarked on a journey of self-exploration and growth, but untapped keys to success. From driving the company toward unprecedented revenue by 45%, she didn’t stop there. Debbie’s emotional journey propelled a personal mission to guide women and mothers to unleash their greatest potential by launching the “Inspired Mom Global Summit.” and becoming the Founder and President of “Women Emerged.” In this episode Debbie talks about her personal struggles along the way and what lead her to empowering leading women everywhere. To learn more about Debbie visit If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host Devonee Thaxton is joined by a Television Producer, Award-Winning & International Bestselling Author, and CEO of Mogul Media, LLC, Tameka Chapman. As CEO of Mogul Media, LLC and creator & founder of Mogul TV Global Network, Tameka has attained her vision of offering empowering content that celebrates inclusion, uniqueness, and life lessons through various shows and live events, and interviews that are showcased on the network. She fulfilled her ultimate dream of offering positive television programming that showcases culture, legacy, and diversity. Tameka is also a U.S. Navy Veteran, Award-Winning Global Speaker, former Paralegal Specialist, and a 7-Figure Business Growth Strategist and Business Coach. In this episode, Tameka talks about how she accidentally stumbled into the world of coaching women by helping them overcome self-doubt, fear, and self-limiting beliefs so they can become fully equipped to persevere in pursuing the life they deserve. To learn more about Tameka visit MogulMedia.us If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton is joined by the founder of Inspired Raps, Jennifer Lindsey. Jennifer’s story started by turning a hobby at age 10 into a full-time successful business. After pivoting from a fast-paced career in culinary arts for fourteen years and having to step away due to health issues, Jennifer began Inspired Raps starting from Etsy.  Customers of Inspired Raps will find a unique curation of nature-inspired gift wrapping supplies and thoughtfully designed gift baskets meant for anyone who wants to think outside the generic department store box. With over 2000 sales with an abundance of five-star reviews later, Inspired Raps has since evolved into providing customers with special gifts as well as an abundance of five-star reviews later, Inspired Raps has since evolved into providing customers with special gifts and gift-wrapping supplies through her platform. In this episode, we talk about how she was able to turn a really fun hobby into a full-blown successful business. To learn more about Jennifer visit https://inspiredwraps.com/ If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by the Founder, CEO, and head business coach of Sistahbiz Global Network, Makisha Boothe. Sistah Biz Global Network is a business accelerator for black women entrepreneurs. Makisha's accolades include being honored by the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce with the Clara Brown Award, being named the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, Women in business, Unsung Hero, and being the recipient of the US Small Business Administration. Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the region and the state of Colorado in 2007. Makisha has worked in politics and education reform on national, state, and local levels to pass landmark innovation and choice legislation. She also served as the senior advisor to the Colorado State Senate President. In this episode, we talk about how Makisha and her team help black women entrepreneurs and businesses make scalable and saleable businesses. To learn more about Makisha visit https://www.sistah.biz If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by a full-time online reseller and founder of Paladin Global Market and Growth Academy, Michelle Hougland. Michelle loves the freedom that working from home provides and is grateful to be able to be there for her children during their early years. Michelle wanted to share the knowledge of her success and created the Paladin Global Market Growth Academy. Her goal is to help clients fast-track their journeys to online reselling success on different platforms such as eBay, Amazon, Poshmark, Etsy, Facebook Marketplace, and more. In this episode, we talked about how Michelle started her career in the dental industry and after successfully creating an online business model for selling on eBay, she was able to quit her job and become a full-time reseller.To learn more about Michelle visit www.paladinglobalmarket.comIf you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by life mastery coach, inspirational speaker and Founder of Vibrant living Donna Tashjian. Since the 1990s she has been a speaker to organizations and churches and a coach and mentor to individuals. Donna is also the author and host of her own podcast “You were designed for Greatness,” where listeners can find inspiration for overcoming hardships and find confidence in creating a life of their own design. In this episode, we talked about how Donna founded Vibrant Living International in 2016, with the goal of helping people live their fullest potential across the world. To learn more about Donna visit https://www.ivibrantliving.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by business coach, mentor, and entrepreneur Jen Campbell. Jen is a personal brand strategist who helps clients use their values and personal brand stories online for more income influence and impact. Jen has spent over a decade cultivating a personal network of industry influencers who lead, help, and impact millions of people. In this episode, we talked about how her mission is to help others gain clarity and expand their community connections and conversions through strategy, coaching, and mentorship. To learn more about Jen, visit https://jencampbell.com/ If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest

Your host, Devonee Thaxton, is joined by goal achievement coach and creator of the mastermind club, Carol Clegg. Carol moved from South Africa to the U.S., where she started her business helping women. Carol is also the creator and organizer of Lisbon Retreats, a four-day wellness retreat for women entrepreneurs and business leaders in Portugal. Lisbon retreats combine play inspiration and learning with a good dose of self-care and time for reflection. Carol's retreats offer time and space for women entrepreneurs to explore ways to grow their businesses and themselves in Carol's work. In this episode, Carol talks about how she helps midlife entrepreneurs organize, streamline their strategies, and use time-saving tools to optimize their business operations. You can learn more about what Carol has to offer at https://www.lisbonretreats.com/If you'd like to be a guest on Savvy, Booked, & Blessed, https://podcast.prosavvyas.com/podcast-guest