In this episode of How To Slay Kendra Bracken-Ferguson, Founder and CEO at Braintrust talks to Constance about the importance of social media strategies and story telling to help your brand grow and how she became a leader in the field by taking her ideas into action. Listen to her story and learn How to Slay! 

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Social Media and Storytelling to grow your brand

Darlene Gillard, founder of Digitalundivided, talks to Constance White about the state of women in black entrepreneurship and how at some point black women were only able to raise on average 36,000 dollars for their companies, whereas tech companies that were started by white males that were failed companies raised over a million dollars. But what did Darlene do to help this situation and create a positive change for black and Latino women? Find out in this episode of How to Slay! 

The lack of funding for black women in tech space

Is there a one guiding principle in the life of a woman regarding her career, balancing it, and being successful at it? What are the pieces that a woman should always have in her closet? Listen to Nikki Ogunnaike's advice! She is Elle Magazine's Style Director who also talks to Constance about why she thinks the modern woman knows that she can care about fashion and beauty while at the same time caring about what's going on in the greater world. It is okay to have that mix. 

The Guiding Principle

Erica Huss, Entrepreneur, Health & Wellness enthusiast and Co-founder of Blue Print Cleanse talks to Constance about her journey and adventure being an entrepreneur, the challenges she had to face, and how women can find the environment in which they feel they can thrive. Join us in this fun conversation! 

Women in business - how we can thrive!

What are the perfect couple skillsets to make a business work with your partner? What are the challenges that have to be overcome? Niki & Shaokao Cheng owners of Calligaris, a high-end retail furniture brand, talk to Constance about how they have made it possible to grow their business while at the same time bonding and growing as a couple. They also discuss the joys and strengths of working with your spouse. A lot of laughter is to be expected in this episode of How to Slay! 

Soulmates creating an Empire

In this episode of How to Slay, Channing Hargrove, Fashion Writer at Refinery 29 and Louis Johnson, Image Maker & Trend Specialist at Harlem Haberdashery talk to Constance about the racist eruptions that are happening in fashion and what it means for our society. 

Diversify & Include Part II

In this episode of How to Slay Agnes Cammock Former Fashion Director, Trend Forecaster, Stylist & Consultant talks to Constance about why a strong diversity and inclusion strategy is necessary to attract top talent and drive innovative results in the fashion world! What have big leaders of the fashion world done to succeed? She also tells us how to launch a Diversity and Inclusion initiative that works!

Diversify and Include. It's not Advanced Calculus. Should I be worried? Part I

Kelly Cutrone, CEO & Publicist for People’s Revolution has a fun and insightful conversation with Constance about her most deep beliefs about what really is important to her. She also talks about how she overcame every single barrier life presented her. She never really wanted to be famous, her main goal was to raise money and help people, because she had been through what the people in her life need to go through. Minorities, especially women are the groups she is most interested in helping - breaking down the societal rules regarding acceptable behavior has been one of her main goals. She was determined to make a difference, so she did. But how did this make her one of the most important publicists and women within the entertainment business? Find out in this episode of How To Slay!

The Route to Success

Carly Cushnie, CEO and Creative Director of Cushnie, talks to Constance in this episode of How to Slay about how she started her career in fashion, how she built her fashion business, how she uses her business to empower women and more specifically women of color, as well as how all of this has taken her to improve diversity and inclusion within the fashion industry.Cushnie is a luxury women's wear and accessories brand. It is one of the most exciting brands out there for women!

Building a Fashion Business while Empowering Women

In this episode of How to Slay, listen to Lorine Pendleton, Angel Investor and her advices on how to invest but also how to find the correct funding for your business initiative. She knows minorities go through the biggest struggle when it comes to finding someone to believe in your project, and here she tells you exactly how to fix that. 

How and where to invest

Are you a free spirit? Editor in Chief of Out Magazine, Phillip Picardi, says he has never been a free spirit! But what experiences shaped him into the amazing leader he is today at just 28 years old? Fashion Director of Out Magazine, Yashua Simmons, also talks about his experiences in the fashion industry and what it’s like to work at the iconic Out magazine. Find out in this episode of How to Slay!

The art of creating for LGBTQ media

It’s well known that empowered women empower women, and this episode proves this statement to be true! Listen to Chief diversity officer for Macy’s, Shawn Outler in this fun conversation about her initiatives to help diversity in businesses and empower women, how to add value to companies and what is the right perspective to think about your business to increase growth and success. 

Thriving & Surviving

Femme Power are the two words that describe Nicole Cokely, Vice-President at Bloomingdales. But how can other women build a career without being road killed while trying to move up the corporate ladder? Listen to hear tips and tricks in the insightful conversation she has with Constance in this episode!

Being that person people want in the room

How to Slay brings you stories of success journeys and challenges of compelling entrepreneurs, exciting corporate leaders and creatives of diverse backgrounds. Actionable information and tips on how to build a business and how to have career success! How to Slay in personable presentation (beauty, fashion & style). Join the lively discussions and memorable takeaways with all the inspiring insight of our guests. Host Constance White's expertise and credibility help to inform more about growth in women-owned businesses and growth and interest in career success!Senior Producer: Dafnne Wejebe Iberri

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