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Guest Post~ How Women Can Save Money on Small Business Travel Expenses

Ms. Gamechanger — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:08:00 +0000

Who doesn’t want to save when especially when they travel. Here’s some great tips on how to save money on small business travel. Don’t forget this is a business expense. Always keep those receipts. Let’s see what Miora has to say… How Women Can Save Money on Small Business Travel Expenses As a small business owner, you’re probably looking to save money in every possible way. And if you have to travel to grow your business, you’ll definitely need to save as much money here as possible. With the ever-rising prices of gas, airfare, and other travel-related expenses, business travel could take a big chunk of your business’s overall budget. To keep business travel from becoming a cash-flow problem, take these tips on saving money on your business travel. Invest in the Right Wardrobe Most of us have a tendency to over-pack when you’re traveling, and avoiding this tendency is all about having the right wardrobe in the first place. The most inexpensive and easiest way to fly is to travel with one carry-on-sized bag. This can save you a fortune in checked bag fees. If you must check bags, consider using an airline credit card that helps waive the [...]

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Interview: Be Your Own Boyfriend

Ms. Gamechanger — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:14:06 +0000

As always I’m on Twitter looking for something relevant to Women Are Gamechangers. I believe I first saw a tweet about Kaniesha as it related to SXSW. I wanted to find out more about her. I love what she does to teach people how to get into Ivy leagues. So we met at the Black Social Media Summit. Remember my reason for attending events? I aim to meet one person. Well she was one of the two people I wanted to meet while there. I did that and here’s the interview from Kaniesha of Be Your Own Boyfriend. Hello, Please tell us briefly who you are and what you do. Hi everyone! I’m Kaneisha Grayson. I’m an author, coach, and workshop leader. I work with 20- and 30-somethings around the world to achieve their personal and professional dreams through my writing, coaching, and workshops. My main coaching offering is admissions consulting for people who want to apply to MBA & Policy graduate programs, especially Harvard, which is my alma mater for both degrees. My newest adventure is that I am the author of Be Your Own Boyfriend, a book aimed at women who obsess about relationships and feel like their [...]

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Ms. Gamechanger Knows Viewing Event

Ms. Gamechanger — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:02:38 +0000

Ms. Gamechanger Knows is a show on the Urban Houston Network that focuses on women entrepreneurs in Houston that have or building global businesses. It airs Thursday evenings at 7p CST during summer 2013. I interviewed women I have built business relationships with in one way or another. You get to learn more about who the woman behind the brand is and how she built her business. Ms. Gamechanger Knows was created as an extension of this blog. I wanted to showcase women I knew, give them a platform to reach a broader audience and balance the images of young African American women in the media. Instead of complaining about what I didn’t like seeing on TV, I created what I wanted to see. Seeing how I’ve wanted to be on TV since I was 12, this was the perfect opportunity and timing. Now is the time to push a more positive agenda. I know the Gamechanger community is craving for that. I was thrilled to have a full room at my viewing event this past Sunday. It’s nice to see friends from college as well as those who I’ve met since starting WAGC. What was most exciting was the fact that a [...]

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Guest Post~Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone

Ms. Gamechanger — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:45:30 +0000

Safety Tips for Women Traveling Alone I was thrilled when I received a requests from someone at the Parking Spot to guest write about safety tips for women traveling alone. This is perfect for this series. Yes, we as women will travel more for our businesses. We need to know what to look out for. So here’s what Julie has to share with us… With motherhood, education, work, and all of life’s obligations, many women often find it hard to find alone time to relax. However, recently more and more women have been finding the time to travel with friends, family, and even alone. According to the Travel Channel, in recent years, 32 million American women have traveled alone. While traveling alone can be less stressful, and oftentimes liberating, it can also bring about added safety concerns that must be taken into consideration. Use the following tips and ideas to make traveling alone safe and enjoyable. Considerations When Planning Your Trip When booking your trip, always try at arrive at your destination during the day. Always research your destination prior to your trip. Take note of the locations of the emergency stations and hospitals, and save all local emergency phone [...]

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Interview: Michelle Casto of Rock Your Destiny

Ms. Gamechanger — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:39:10 +0000

I’ve followed Michelle for a while on Twitter. We chatted here and there over the course of the last several months. Well last month I tweeted I was in Austin for the Black Social Media Summit and she tweeted me back asking was I in Austin. I forgot she lived there. Anyway an exchange of tweets led us to a phone conversation when I got back to Houston. It was great chatting with her. I know she helps people discover their purpose but now Michelle is taking it up a notch and helping people to rock your destiny. We chatted for a minute and by the end of the conversation, I was asking if she would be interviewed for the blog. So here it is. My interview with Michelle Casto of Rock Your Destiny… It’s no longer just a luxury to live life authentically, it is an imperative to honor what’s true for our heart level and make the courageous choices that bring us into alignment with our soul’s Destiny. —Michelle L. Casto, The Rock Your Destiny Diva Hello Fellow Gamechangers! Let me begin with a question, “Why Are You Trying to Fit In When You Were Born to Stand out?” [...]

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Sophia A. Nelson Black Woman RedefinedTour

Ms. Gamechanger — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:41:42 +0000

This past Saturday I attended the Me & We Inc Mother’s Day Brunch that was part of the Redefined Tour by Sophia A. Nelson. You know me. I always have a plan. I bought my tickets months ago. I read the book Black Woman Redefined and was just amazed how someone could take data and make it flow into a relateable story. Sophia A. Nelson (and I told her this) did a great job combining data and a narrative. Not everyone can. Back to my plan. My networking strategy is the reason I can get opportunities to advance my company’s current status. I bought my ticket and later was given the opportunity to host my own TV show on the Urban Houston Network. I thought why not ask Sophia if she would be a guest. The worst I could get was a ‘NO’, right? Well I sent her a tweet asking who to contact for an interview. She gave me the contact people. I immediately emailed them. That was the beginning. Well I did get to interview her for my show. I’ll talk about that later. Let’s get to the actual event now. I have 3 questions that must get a ‘YES’ [...]

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Guest Post~ Savvy Writing Tips For When You Travel

Ms. Gamechanger — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:54:36 +0000

I know personally I am beginning to travel a lot. And when I first began, I didn’t realize how much downtime I would have. These are some great writing tips to help you keep up with all of the writing you have to do for your business. As a business owner, many writing tasks must happen to keep your business alive and thriving – whether you are traveling or not. From fresh blog posts, to newsletters and email marketing campaigns, and even your engaging social media posts, the writing needs to happen, even if you are away on vacation! I recently traveled for 7 days to visit family who live about 1000 miles away. It meant a couple of taxi rides, two long flights with layovers, and several hours in a car to the final destination. For 4 days I had no internet connection! Knowing that I had much writing to do while away, I planned ahead so that it could all get done for my business. I’d like to share some travel tips with you for getting your business writing done while on vacation. Automate as much of the writing as you can before you leave [...]

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Ms. Gamechanger Knows- Urban Houston Network Newest TV Personality

Ms. Gamechanger — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:07:09 +0000

Houston there’s a new talk show in town. Have you heard of “Ms. Gamechanger Knows…” I’m here to share with you young African American women entrepreneurs. I have my own talk show. Did you know that? Well I do. It’s called, “Ms. Gamechanger Knows…” What do I know? You have to tune in see what I know Last month I was a guest on the Just Angie show here in Houston. It can be seen on the Urban Houston Network channel 43.5. I originally came to the studio to speak about advertising on the Just Angie show. We began to speak about the network, my blog and social media. Of course, I overshare always and gave many suggestions. But it always opens doors. We chatted until the President of the network came back to the office. Angie caught him up on what we discussed. He took a look at my YouTube channel and was impressed. He suggested I be a guest on Angie’s show. I thought it would be a good idea to see if I was comfortable on camera. Who am I kidding? LOL. I dreamed of this opportunity since I was like 12 years old. It was fun [...]

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Viola Davis Speaks Truth, Love and Life at TSU

Ms. Gamechanger — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:45:25 +0000

Viola Davis speaks at TSU and blew me away with her honesty and transparency when it came to life, love, acting and growing up in abject poverty. Last Tuesday I had the opportunity to attend a private reception and event for Viola Davis at Texas Southern University. When I say she spoke the truth about love, life and acting I’m so serious. I will share later in this post more what what she said that has stayed with me to this day. The private reception was really nice. The library on the campus of TSU is beyond extraordinary. I was in love with the room dedicated to Barbara Jordan as well as a room dedicated to works of art from the African diaspora. Who wouldn’t like a library like that? Just breath taking. Anyway, I attended alone like I do most events. This is the best way to meet new people and not a have a crutch to lean on. Attending events with people you know cripples your ability to have a conversation with someone new. At the reception which was 1.5 hours (it was too long for me) I mixed and mingled with people. I met some people I knew from Twitter finally in [...]

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Guest Post~ Mixing Business and Pleasure: 3 Tips to Maximize Travel for Entrepreneurs

Ms. Gamechanger — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:39:29 +0000

Some say you don’t mix business with pleasure, but I beg to differ! I always strive to live life to the fullest and maximize every opportunity and travel is no exception. I currently travel more for business than I do pleasure but no matter whether I’m traveling for a conference, meeting, family reunion, or fun in the sun I almost always find ways to mix things up a bit. In the past two years I have had the pleasure of traveling to Florida, Tennessee, the District of Columbia, Texas, Canada and several parts of California; in addition to two trips over seas to Ireland, and South Africa. Here are my top 3 ways to mix business and pleasure when traveling. Travel tips for Entrepreneurs Get Creative With Layovers: Most people prefer direct flights and dread layovers. Oddly, I am one of those people. However, I have found that layovers can be an adventure all of their own. When making travel arrangements look at what cities (or countries) you can choose from when having to book a layover. Once you have found a city that tickles your fancy select a layover duration greater than 4 hours. I always account for an [...]

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Are You Networking in a Circle?

Ms. Gamechanger — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:19:25 +0000

Are You Networking in a Circle? When I first started attending networking events, I knew absolutely no one. Then I started seeing the same people over and over again attending certain types of events. Eventually I learned they were not my target and I was not going to grow any type of relationship for them. {video below} Ideal Networking Environment Number 1 they only cared about the sale and I didn’t care to buy what they were selling. So according to them we really didn’t have anything to speak about. That bothered me. Then I open my mind up to going into new enviroments. And the doors have definitely opened themselves up to me because of this change of environments. Follow Networking Strategy Do I still see the save people? Yes. But I am no longer concerend with forcing a relationship with them. I am more concerned with following the strategy I have in my new eBook ‘How To Make Strong Gamechanger Connections‘. Utilizing this strategy has helped me focus my energies on people I’m more compatible with. Sometimes you just outgrow the people you started with. That’s ok. No need to stay on the hamster wheel. Get off and branch out. [...]

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Guest Post~ Quick Tips for Healthy Eating

Ms. Gamechanger — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:42:13 +0000

This is the last post in the guest series this month. Joy is someone I know who actually lives what she shares with others. And if you see her body you will definitely see she lives what she shares with her clients. Let’s get our bodies summer ready ladies. Changing your eating habits can be overwhelming. Here are eight quick tips to get you on the right track to eating healthy: Quick Tips for Healthy Eating  Eat 5-6 times throughout the day. This will keep your metabolism elevated and help you to burn more calories. Skipping meals causes your body to store food as fat and decreases your metabolism. Eat every 3-4 hours to control your appetite and prevent overeating. Make sure to eat most of your calories during the day, while you are active!  Read the food label. KNOW what you are putting into your body. The ingredients on the label are listed in order from the most used to least used ingredient. If any of the following ingredients are one of the first ones on the list, choose a healthier option: enriched wheat flour, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated soybean oil [...]

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Guest Post~7 Keys to Getting Your Fitness Plan in Shape

Ms. Gamechanger — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:25:31 +0000

I’m so excited to have this guest writer. She’s all about getting your fitness plan in shape. I’ve known Donica’ for a while now. She actually hosted several fitness events last month for her #beempowered month. Check that out on her site or use the hashtag on Twitter. Here’s what she has to share. 7 Keys to Getting Your Fitness Plan in Shape by: Donica’ Beckett, Wellness Consultant/Educator We all know and understand that incorporating healthier habits is ultimately good for us. However, knowing where to start might be intimidating for some of us. With the following keys to “Getting Your Fitness Plan in Shape”, a healthier lifestyle is within your reach. When we were students or for those of us who are still in school, when we begin writing a paper, the first task we tackle is doing the research–including preparing an outline. Think of preparing your fitness plan the same way. A more successful paper is a result of successful planning. Besides, don’t you feel like you have accomplished something great when you receive a good grade as a result of good planning? Getting Your Fitness Plan in Shape Step One: Assess Your Mood and Readiness. Are you [...]

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Interview: Mainelement Love

Ms. Gamechanger — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:27:41 +0000

I am please to share this interview with you all. Tyrika is one of the organizers for Nappy Love Houston, the biggest natural hair meetup in the city. So we’ve known each other for awhile now. More than being an advocate for natural hair, she’s a mom, owns two businesses and still able to be a huge part of the natural hair community in Houston. So without further ado, let’s get to know Tyrika of mainelement: love… Hello, Please tell us briefly who you are and what you do. My name is Tyrika Williams and I am the creator of mainelement: love, AromatHAIRapy™ for healthy hair. I am also a licensed massage therapist and I operate Elements of Wellness massage therapy. I’m married with two sons, and am expecting my third son in August. Why did you start a mainelement: love and Elements of Wellness? mainelement: love began almost 5 years ago as a bath and beauty company, around the same time that I began my natural hair journey. I never expected that mainelement: love would become a hair care company. However, due to an overwhelming demand for the products I was making for myself to care for my hair, [...]

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‘How To Make Strong Gamechanger Connections’ eBook Contest

Ms. Gamechanger — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:15:18 +0000

CONTEST for ‘How To Make Strong Gamechanger Connections‘: After you make your purchase, refer others to purchase a copy of the eBook. I will randomly select one winner to receive a complimentary full page ad in Fusion Tour 2013 program coming July 2013. To be entered you must purchase a copy and others you refer must purchase a copy. Contest ends Friday, May, 31, 2013. (video below) Are you tired of networking and not getting results? Are you tired of trying to figure out who to speak with when you attend a networking event? Are you ready to make connections that lead to somewhere? If you are ready to truly establish your business, then you need a strategy. Going to random events and throwing your business cards around will not get you business. Being strategic will. This eBook will help you create a strategy to help you ABC (always be connecting). The strategy you create will help you create a built in referral system from your tribe. Most importantly, you will have more focus and clarity on who to truly spend your energy with. Once I understood what networking truly meant (the start of building a business relationship) and created [...]

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