In the midst of the chaos we seem to face almost weekly now, it's natural that brands and/your brand take a stance. The question is HOW.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

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A Conscious Brand

I am so excited to walk you through the one thing that has gotten me where I am today, the sponge mentality! I have never been a huge fan of traditional education, but I've always been big on not having to learn a lesson twice or not having to be the person to experience consequences to learn from them. Lets jump in! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

The Sponge Mentality

Filters belong on images and videos, never on you.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

No Filter Needed

"Run a business you can advertise being you" --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

Running A "You" Business

Finally got my good friend Favour (aka Flaev Beatz) on here! Favour Obasi-ike is a musician and CEO and Founder of Work & PLAY Entertainment, a digital media company focused on achieving real results that establish brands in the area of digital content marketing and local SEO treatment, across the entertainment scope. Favour and I explore what analytics is all about... for beginners. The topic is a bit overwhelming but it holds to almost ALL the answers you may have about your customers/+ audience. Yes, content is king - but because of data.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

Analytics for Beginners ft Flaev Beatz

It's almost exactly one month till Valentine's Day. If you are one of those people who don’t like the day because it’s a commercial holiday, you have two options: a. Find an industry that does not involve people (very hard, I know) b. Embrace the fact that you are in the business and world of buying and selling You’ve probably already embraced that fact if you are listening to this episode. Okay, so the day of love and appreciation is here. But let’s be real, that’s not all that it’s about. It’s about showing the people you love that they are loved and appreciated. Which then means a lot of purchasing will be happening around this time. Keep in mind if your service or product is not a typical purchase one would make to show love and appreciation, you may be mistaken. It’s never really about what you are selling, it’s about why you are selling it. And marketing is all about relating to the different reasons why someone purchases what they purchase. Let's jump into these tips: If you have packaged products, load up on sample sizes. They serve for great gift additions. (I would also focus on new, best selling or underdog products) If you have a blog or are an influencer, pitch brands on a slot in your valentine's day gift guide. Create a new service/product or create a new package of old products inspired by love and appreciation. (this could be packaging, flavor, scents etc.) Do a giveaway! The people are here to feel loved, so make someone feel the love. Granted you aren’t promoting any specific product, but you will get some awareness which will more than likely lead to some sales. Charity work. Similar to a giveaway but this is more of a feel good awareness. If your brand promise aligns strongly with helping others, this could be great for you. You could even get your customers to join you by donating. This gets some relationship building going for you guys. I hope you guys have some ideas coming in! It’s an all new year, with an all new gameplan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

5 Vday Strategy Tips

 What is Q1? What are the fiscal quarters?: A quarter is a three-month period on a company's financial calendar that acts as a basis for periodic financial reports and the paying of dividends. Why are they important?: Fiscal quarters are important because they allow companies to compare different quarters within a year or between different years to make comparisons and evaluate trends. What should be ironed out to take adv of Q1?: - budget - identify yearly and quarterly goals -  essential dates - content strategy - reflect on what didn’t work for you last year - Check in with your team/employees. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

Q1 Shenanigans

Okay okay, I had to give in to this True Kitchen Kocktails conversation happening on social media. By all means, please let's continue to support this black business. We have so much learning and unlearning to do. But we must continue to show up and show out for our people. But, first, we chat facts.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

Service the Customer

The transition from a hobby to a business is one of my favorite topics to speak on. It’s exciting and scary all at the same time. In this episode, I leave you with 3 lessons to always keep top of mind! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

From Hobby to Business

Creative business owners are usually creative first and then go into business for themselves. It's so inspiring to watch the process, however, I oftentimes see the same hiccup each time. A creative goes into business and continues to give 100% of their time to just their creative process. You've entered a new realm that calls for new processes.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

5 Daily To Do's

"Ghosting" is actually a thing in the professional world. Unlike your everyday lives, ghosting a customer, client, boss or any important contact could leave you with more of a loss than again. Consistency isn't the only secret, persistency is the cherry on top. Following up will leave you heard, respected, and trusted.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

The Art of Following Up

No need to rush. It’s a marathon indeed. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

A Marathon Indeed

We have more and more small businesses popping up everyday! And I love it. As creatives, it's natural that we'd be curious to know who supports us. In this episode, we talk about who actually matters.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

Supporters vs. Customers

It's been four months and we are still inside. What does this mean for creative businesses? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

Welcome to the New Normal

I'm not even going to sugar coat it. It's a lot going on right now.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

I'm Not Inspired

I am an entrepreneur, culture marketer and author. I share my insight and experiences in hopes to educate, enhance in motivate all in every walk of life; specifically creatively, culturally and spiritually. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ashley-aminah/support

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