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While AI can boost productivity, it can't establish your brand identity. Here’s when to use — and when not to use — AI in your content marketing efforts. Listen to my episode with David Baum! Link in the comments. ??

?? CEOs, founders, and business leaders—this one’s for you. Companies are scaling back on DEI. Democracy is being challenged. And yet, so many business leaders are staying silent. That silence? It’s a risk. A free market doesn’t exist without democracy. Innovation doesn’t thrive without diverse perspectives. The companies pulling away from DEI today? They’ll be the ones playing catch-up tomorrow. On Thursday, March 6th at 12:30 PM PST/ 3:30 PM EST, I’m sitting down with a powerhouse panel to have the conversation most executives are avoiding: ?? The Business Case for DEI: What CEOs/Companies Need to Know About Pulling Back?? ?? Why pulling back on DEI is a losing strategy ?? The real economic impact of political instability on business ?? How leaders can engage on these issues without fear I’ll be joined by: ?? Tiff Knighten (Moderator), Founder, Brand Curators ?? Colin Ajit Rohan Smith, Co-Founder, Execnow ?? Ayana King, CEO, Maximize Communications ?? Abi Adamson “The Culture Ajagun”??, Director, The Culture Partnership If you’re serious about leading in uncertain times, you need to be in this conversation. The future belongs to those who don’t retreat. Join us. Let’s talk solutions. Let’s talk strategy. Let’s talk about what’s really at stake. RSVP below! ??

Exciting news! ?? The UNSTUCKKD podcast has evolved into the Free The CEO podcast, aligning with my current work and lifestyle as a fractional firm and solopreneur. In this new chapter, I’ll be diving deep with CEOs, founders, investors, and visionary leaders to uncover the strategies that fuel their success. In our debut episode, I chat with Jhana Li, founder of Spyglass Ops. She reveals how early mentorship from Leila Hormozi helped her master operations, scale businesses efficiently, and free founders from day-to-day tasks. Listen below!

As a solopreneur, balancing business operations and networking can be tough — until you take the right approach to grow your network and your business. That’s exactly what we’ll cover at the Lettuce Virtual Solo Summit on Feb 26, 2025, for the session: "Building Your Network as a Master Gardener." Swipe to discover the 5 key takeaways from the breakout session and register now for the two-day virtual event: https://lnkd.in/gdZ6ue29

Being intentional about networking is my superpower—it allows me to show up as my authentic self and build community. My connections don't just see my value—they show up when I need them: ? They sent leads my way. ? They advised and guided me. ? They inspired and encouraged me. ? They helped me overcome challenges. ? They shared their knowledge and expertise. Now, I’m sharing exactly how I built a community that fuels my success—and how you can too. ?? Just like a thriving garden needs diverse plants working together, your business success depends on cultivating the right connections. At #SoloSummit, presented by Lettuce Financial, I’ll be joining a powerhouse panel of networking experts (Christina Renzelli,?Michelle Warner) to share field-tested strategies for growing relationships that bear real fruit. ??? Register for this FREE, two-day virtual event: https://lnkd.in/gdZ6ue29

Excited to be featured in Business Insider discussing the potential impact of a TikTok ban on Black creators. “Kahlil Dumas, a TikTok creator with 29,000 followers who is the founder of Free The CEO and the host of the podcast "UNSTUCKKD” told BI that if TikTok disappears, Black creators "risk losing the communities they've built." Rebuilding those engaged followings on other platforms will be a major challenge. This is why I urge creators to build a full marketing funnel for their communities to owned media like newsletters, podcasts, and private groups! Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gSRr6RAC #tiktokban #blackcreators #tiktok