2024-02-19 13:00
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Marie Deveaux is a quality life coach in Brooklyn, New York, who provides career counseling, quality trainings, workshops, and 1 on 1 coaching to young professionals seeking to change the world. I coach on the soft skills – communication, leadership, critical thinking and a range of topics that aide in building a career, starting a business, and achieving your dream life.
2024-01-23 14:03
Introduction: Understanding the New Corporate Transparency Act As a business owner, the exciting parts of entrepreneurship like living your passion, owning your time, and creating a legacy a… Read More
2024-01-18 16:20
The Necessity of Common Language In this article, I will explore the history of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and how this distillation of a widespread social justice down to a Cor… Read More
2023-12-18 18:02
Starting Your Workshop Facilitator Journey: An Introduction This is one of the questions I get asked all the time. I teach people how to get booked for workshops, how to deliver workshops, h… Read More
2023-12-06 15:12
I recently had the pleasure of co-hosting an intentional conversation with Dr. Nika White on her vodcast about trauma-informed leadership and nonviolent communication. The conversation was l… Read More
2023-11-20 21:19
A Pie Enthusiast’s Perspective Now that fall is officially here, we’re in the midst of the winter holiday season. I know many of you are excited about the sweet treats that come… Read More
2023-11-13 16:05
As Q4 ends, it’s the perfect time to plan for the year ahead. I recently moderated a panel on supplier diversity, highlighting the challenge of terms like diversity, equity, and inclus… Read More
2023-11-07 14:50
Embrace the Season of Reflection for Strategic Planning Q4 is a great time of year. That’s when everyone starts to slow down and prepare for the winter holidays. If you’re a busi… Read More
2023-11-02 12:36
Bragging while female I have found is one of the most challenging aspects of climbing the corporate ladder. The primary reason for this is of course that gender precludes how women are expec… Read More
2023-10-13 12:08
The Startling Reality of Commitment to Allyship. Only 4% of people who claim to be allies have the temerity to last more than a news cycle. I recently read an article from Theresa M. R… Read More
2023-10-09 12:00
With so many artificial intelligence tools available, strategic business planning for your small business is more fun than ever before. As fall descends, businesses are wrapping up Q3 and fi… Read More
2023-10-02 12:00
How do you know if you’re an activist? I didn’t really see myself as one until deep into my entrepreneurial journey. Surprising, right? But let’s break it down: Do you cons… Read More
2023-09-25 17:40
One of the most popular questions I get as a mentor to new coaches for sustainable coaching practice growth is whether or not you should start to niche down right away or spend time getting… Read More
2023-09-18 16:54
Have you been wondering how to uphold the DEI efforts within your organization in a post affirmative action era? While it may seem like there is a political attack on the efforts of DEI prof… Read More
2023-09-05 13:37
If you’ve been following our newsletter or enrolled in a coaching program with us, you’ve probably come across our much-loved “Brain Dump” exercise. It’s a game… Read More
2023-08-30 18:11
What if I told you there was a three-part strategy to create universal agreement and alignment on creating equitable inclusive spaces for all people all the time? Sounds impossible right?&nb&hell…Read More
2023-07-20 14:45
For several years organizations have increasingly recognized the significance of fostering inclusive work cultures and empowering their employees from diverse backgrounds. Employee Resource… Read More
2023-07-14 13:59
As a Black woman entrepreneur, scaling your consulting business can be an exciting but challenging endeavor. Being the most educated and most entrepreneurial demographic in corporate spaces… Read More
2023-07-07 15:39
In today’s diverse workforce, building an inclusive work environment is vital for organizations to thrive. An inclusive workplace culture ensures that all employees, regardless of thei… Read More
2023-06-29 13:35
What is a holistic approach to workshop facilitation? It is the balancing of challenge and comfort to provide an optimal learning experience. The pace of the modern American workplace is eno… Read More
2022-11-11 14:40
Sales Funnel. You’ve probably heard the term thrown around a lot, especially if you’re in the process of launching a service. But what is a sales funnel? It is the framework that… Read More
2022-11-07 14:28
Running a successful coaching or consulting business takes a lot of hard work and determination. And often the most common reason that a small consultancy will fail is lack of an effective m… Read More
2022-10-14 12:14
The first thing you need in your arsenal for any new business interested in scaling is a validated offer. This means offering a product or service that the public a) desires and 2) finds use… Read More
2022-10-07 17:11
Getting started with your first product should be a joyous achievement. If you’ve done our market research, created a minimally viable product and incorporated feedback from your targe… Read More
2022-09-16 12:35
90-Day Plan: Benefits, Planning, and Potential Pitfalls Have you reached a milestone in your business where you’re unsure where to turn next? Maybe you have an idea of where you want t… Read More
2022-08-26 12:14
From Side Hobby to Side Hustle With the Great Resignation bleeding into 2022, many more employees are exploring their passions and leaving corporate for entrepreneurial pursuits. Motivated b… Read More
2022-08-12 15:30
Mastermind: Positive Professional Peer Pressure When you’re sitting in a coffee shop simultaneously working on your finances, social media campaign, and editorial calendar, doing it al… Read More
2022-08-01 16:44
As a consultant and coach, you may find that you are limited in the amount and quality of service you can give your clients by the number of hours you can physically work with them. In the t… Read More
2022-07-15 13:01
With the word recession trending in every other business publication, small business owners may feel a bit itchy. Shifts in your revenue cycle are just a part of doing business. These cycles… Read More
2022-07-01 15:16
Entrepreneurship myth: Top 5 lies they tell you about entrepreneurship What is your vision for entrepreneurship? Did you imagine jet-setting around the globe to hit various stages to impart… Read More
2022-06-24 11:55
Virtual networking in the modern age means the solopreneur has to be able to navigate the ins and outs of social media, video conferencing, online workshops and classrooms, and now . . . the… Read More
2022-06-03 12:08
This is Part 5 of the 22 Black Women to Watch in 2022 series: Black Business Women. If you missed Part 1 or Part 2 or Part 3 or Part 4 read them first. When it comes to r… Read More
2022-05-20 12:30
This is Part 4 of the 22 Black Women to Watch in 2022 series: Black Women Healers. If you missed Part 1 or Part 2 or Part 3 read them first. Broken and tired is no way to live an entrep… Read More
2022-05-06 02:36
How to avoid burnout as a Black female solopreneur? Small businesses go under for a multitude of reasons – lack of funding, poor timing, inability to meet demand, poor economic structu… Read More
2022-04-23 15:50
This is Part 3 of the 22 Black Women to Watch in 2022 series: Black women in Marketing. If you missed Part 1 and Part 2 read them first. I’ve heard so many women say they don’t l… Read More
2022-04-08 12:28
Set your price to include time spent on prep work, your professional development, and the cost of your availability to show up, and it guarantees you have all the ingredients in the packagin… Read More
2022-03-25 12:30
For part 2 of the 22 Black Women (in Finance) to Watch in 2022 series, we’re looking at Financial Gurus paying it forward by educating the masses on personal and business finance. &hell…Read More
2022-03-11 14:40
Part 1 of the 22 in 2022 Series of Black Women to Watch As a Black woman, finding my tribe became a rite of passage. After spending time in Corporate America as an only or (at best) as one o… Read More
2022-02-25 15:09
Being slapped in the face with your gender and race is exhausting. Being devalued due to the same is demoralizing, degrading, and devastating. Unfortunately, that is what it means to be a Bl… Read More
2022-01-27 21:33
It is not the job of black people to teach you history because history does not just belong to one demographic group. We share a history as inhabitants of the planet. As we all grow and lear… Read More
2021-11-24 12:33
Knowledge is power, unless you’re a woman. Worse if you’re a Black woman. I love education. I’m a learner. My profession has been in training and development for two decade… Read More
2021-08-20 09:03
Watch the interview (replay) OR Read the transcript below… Marie: Okay, it’s Marie here, it is Wednesday, we are live at lunch. I am here with coach Kerry-Ann Elliot today. I am… Read More
2021-05-28 12:08
It’s been a year of reckoning, a year of racial awareness in America. One year ago this week, a man named George Floyd was murdered in the streets of Minneapolis. The world watched and… Read More
2021-04-27 14:26
You can stop mandating everyone to have their video on when in Zoom. As a communications coach and professional facilitator for what seems like forever, I often find myself being… Read More
2021-03-26 13:32
It’s interesting to me that in 2021 people are still using proximity as a proxy for evidence of inclusion or inclusive behavior. In sessions with clients I remind them that “to i… Read More
2021-02-22 17:25
Incorporating your business is a very important step and a huge milestone for any small business owner or side hustler. Many are eager to Incorporate because it makes you feel official. Othe… Read More
2021-02-09 16:58
Is your black owned business anti-black? It’s a compelling thought right? It all starts from an understanding that when we are talking about Anti Black racism we are not talking about… Read More
2021-01-27 16:55
Everyone should have guiding principles that are at the core of their business review, their life and their work. Mine are abundant equity, growth, community and Sankofa. I feel like in some… Read More
2020-11-03 17:21
As the year comes to a close it’s a great time to pause and do a post-mortem on all that we’ve accomplished, all that we want to continue, and what we’re willing to let go… Read More
2020-10-21 15:10
Do you know what it is to be a star? You know a star is a concentrated ball of energy? It creates light because light is energy and movement because that’s energy too. And it doesn&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-10-15 16:34
Are you a recovering workaholic? If so, when was the last time you really rested? Especially in the field of Coaching and Consulting our very presence is a service that we provide to others… Read More
2020-10-06 14:19
So you’re the boss now, but are you a great leader? Maybe you quit that toxic job, or braved and left a comfy corporate gig to venture out on your own. You created your operating budge… Read More
2020-09-07 17:30
Would you call yourself a great boss? Of course in a world post COVID-19 we all have been examining our relationship with our work differently. Whether you are noticing that you 1) don&rsquo&hell…Read More
2020-08-24 14:26
Watch the Replay OR Read the Transcript below… Marie: Hello, Facebook. It is live at lunch. So excited to be here with you. And today we are joined by the beautiful, the genius, the m… Read More
2020-08-17 14:00
Marie: I’m continuing our Side Hustle alumni interview series. Today, we have the magical Luz Schreiber Writing With Light. So excited to have you introduce yourself, tell everyone who… Read More
2020-08-10 14:28
Especially in the summer, when the kids are out form school, entrepreneurs have time to think about their own learning and development and how they want to level up their business with their… Read More
2020-07-27 14:14
Watch the interview on the She Runs It Community OR Read the transcript below… Marie: All right. We’re live on the Facebook. Yay. Hey family. It’s Marie. This is Cand… Read More
2020-07-20 13:03
Marie: Hey, everyone it’s Live at Lunch. Happy Wednesday, super excited for today’s live because I am joined by the magnificent Arielle Ortiz, Life Space Coach and Organizer, and… Read More
2020-07-13 15:02
Fatigue is a very real thing: most of us don’t think about self care until we’re completely exhausted. What if there were such a thing as resting before you retired? Can yo… Read More
2020-07-06 11:52
Yes, there’s guilt, but seeking to end racism has to be fueled by something much more powerful than guilt. When was the last time you did something because you felt guilty? I usually c… Read More
2020-06-30 13:20
I have had the great pleasure of becoming good friends with Maisha Walker, email marketing expert. She’s been in the digital marketing game since before Facebook and Google were even a… Read More
2020-06-22 11:50
Trust vulnerability of identity and what lies just outside the frame. Many of us have been sheltered and safe, now going on for 2 months. I know for myself it was initially a feeling of goin… Read More
2020-06-15 13:46
Getting your money right and creating an operating budget BEFORE starting a business is a good idea. I know it’s not sexy and no one wants to talk about it but there’s something… Read More
2020-06-08 22:22
Let’s talk about that time structural and systemic racism went viral. There’s a lot of viruses rearing their heads in 2020. The crazy part about this? We thought the shelter-in w… Read More
2020-06-01 14:24
One of the common money mistakes I see a lot of new business owners make is not separating their business and personal expenses. To some, tackling money may feel very challenging and there m… Read More
2020-05-25 13:25
This is our second episode of the She Runs It Panel Discussions, and we talked about Debt Free Funding for your business, and what it means to fund your enterprise. Our panelists have expert… Read More
2020-05-18 14:10
Today we’re talking about free money in the form of venture capital and small business grants for women of color business owners. Growing up as a smart black girl in the Silicon Valley… Read More
2020-05-11 14:10
My mother was/is a hard working immigrant. She’s an old school Boomer who believes in the value of hard work and she came from a place where Black people run stuff (big up, Jamaica). O… Read More
2020-05-04 14:19
Now that everyone’s getting to be in touch with family on a whole new level it seems like a great opportunity to revisit the practice of the family meeting. I never really understood t… Read More
2020-04-27 13:42
Everyone knows I’m a huge fan of activating our B-MES (bee-mes) in order to keep yourself grounded. Not just as business owners and entrepreneurs, but as human beings with natural need… Read More
2020-04-20 14:06
Admin Professionals Day was a holiday that I think was originally developed in order to recognize secretaries and people who help businesses stay afloat. As someone who worked for years in O… Read More
2020-04-07 13:26
It’s time to rethink the way we were doing things and start coming up with innovative solutions. I’ve heard the expression that desperate times call for desperate measures. But w… Read More
2020-03-30 13:14
Communicating like a boss, even though I’ve been working solo at home for the last four years takes some adjustment. I thoroughly enjoyed what I’ve been able to create in terms o… Read More
2020-03-23 14:00
A couple of weeks. And already how quickly the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread across the globe. It’s interesting to see how different people are responding. As with everything else… Read More
2020-03-16 14:10
Why am I talking about qualities of a great entrepreneurial leader? Because I spent a lot of time working in management, and I have seen a lot of managers. At first when I went for my Master… Read More
2020-03-09 14:00
References for stats for Women of Color and Black Women Entrepreneurs: https://leanin.org/data-about-the-gender-pay-gap-for-black-women https://www.netflixreleases.com/she-did-that-2019/ &nb&hell…Read More
2020-03-02 15:10
Let’s talk about taking a break from working – it’s an entrepreneur benefit. That’s right! As much as I am a huge fan of setting intentional goals and being SMART abo… Read More
2020-02-24 15:23
Self-care is a phrase that gets tossed around much too often when we talk about an entrepreneur mindset. If one more person tells me I need to ‘fill my cup’ I may just throw the… Read More
2020-02-17 14:24
The 3 worst times to starting your own business: You may be thinking that this whole employee thing is for the birds. Or maybe you have been dabbling in consulting for a while and are ready… Read More
2020-02-10 14:49
Let’s get into it folks. I’m talking about money, and when to reinvest in your business. It’s February, which means you should have received all of your 1099s and W-2s at t… Read More
2020-02-03 14:35
Hey friends, dropping in today to talk about the things you should know as a new solopreneur. I’m sharing the behind the scenes/behind the curtain/under the kimono of running a busines… Read More
2020-01-27 15:00
Hey hey friend, does the thought of starting your own business feel exciting or overwhelming? I’m coming back to you today because I’ve been talking to so many amazing women entr… Read More
2020-01-20 15:20
Okay friends, today we are talking about healthy habits for entrepreneurs to be successful. There are so many things that you can do to bump up your entrepreneurial knowledge. Often times I… Read More
2020-01-14 15:07
We all have heard the phrase “just say no” in reference to addiction or drug abuse. With the Me Too movement and the upsurge in women’s empowerment we’ve heard &ldquo&hell…Read More
2020-01-08 12:18
A new year is upon us – time for planning your business! This is the time of year when people set big goals and dreams and are super excited about all of them and completing all of it… Read More
2019-12-31 15:00
Just saw the new Marvel Avengers movie (yeah, I know I’m late. Life is kind of full) and I am having very coachy thoughts that I would like to share and discuss with some coachy… Read More
2019-08-27 13:05
I have been toying with the idea that the phrase “the future is female” has nothing to do with a woman’s takeover of the world, and more with a rebalancing of the masculine… Read More
2019-07-15 15:35
We’re continuing our theme this month about being black business women, or women of color in America and some of the challenges that we’re facing. Especially speaking from a plac… Read More
2019-07-08 15:17
We’re continuing our conversation around being black and in business and being women of color and in business. So I want to share some of my favorite women of color to follow as I&rsqu&hell…Read More
2019-07-01 14:56
Today we’re talking about implicit bias and where it shows up when you’re working with your business coach or contractor. I know already there tends to be a little bit of tension… Read More
2019-06-24 22:30
Hey friends, it’s Marie here jumping on this lovely summer day to talk to you about Juneteenth and freedom. As you may notice we’re still in June. I think oftentimes when people… Read More
2019-06-17 14:45
We are continuing our theme in the month of June talking about your mid year business review. Already we took a look at how it’s performing and what goals might need to shift those of… Read More
2019-06-10 21:25
It’s June, and we are continuing our conversation about the mid year review process for your small business. Those of you who follow online on the She Runs It group for women of color… Read More
2019-06-03 17:02
We are halfway through the year, and for the month of June, we’re talking about that mid year review for you and for your business. This is where we get to dig in on what we’ve d… Read More
2019-05-27 14:45
The theme we’ve been talking about for May is around wellbeing and entrepreneurial mindset ideas. So I wanted to share with you a little bit about my experience having my very first en… Read More
2019-05-20 14:21
For the month of May, we’ve been talking about Entrepreneurial mindset shift. And in that theme, today we’re talking about meditation and why you should do it. Especially if you… Read More
2019-05-13 15:57
Hey, hey everyone, we’re talking about Entrepreneurial Mindset for the month of May. For this week, we’re talking about the different roles that you play as an entrepreneur. And… Read More
2019-05-06 13:15
The theme of this month, the month of May, is about entrepreneurial mindset and well being. And what you do, to take care of yourself, to stay sane. To make sure that you are fueling the eng… Read More
2019-04-29 15:27
Today we’re talking about finding your tribe, especially as a black business woman, or a woman of color. This month we’ve been talking through networking strategies and ways to c… Read More
2019-04-22 15:25
Today I’m talking about how much better LinkedIn for business is, compared to Facebook. We continue our theme for the month around networking and I’ve already talked a lot about… Read More
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