The Power of Intentional Living: A Guide to Personal Growth with Susanne Mariga
Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
Release Date: 11/23/2024
Black Women in Art: Restorying the Canon — Conversation with Robin Wilson
Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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You Don’t Have to Burn Out to Win: Brandi Hudson’s Blueprint for Soul-Aligned Success
Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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Back Yourself: The Power of Standing in Your Truth ~ with Lildonia Lawrence
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Bold, Visible & Unstoppable: The Power of Community for Women of Color Entrepreneurs
Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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REST. REFUSE. RECLAIM.™️ The Blueprint for Boundaries, Wealth & Unapologetic Living
Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
REST. REFUSE. RECLAIM.™️ The Blueprint for Boundaries, Wealth & Unapologetic Living Episode 183 In this transformative episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, we explore the revolutionary power of rest, boundaries, and financial freedom. Black women have long been conditioned to equate worth with productivity, but this conversation is about shifting the narrative—because rest is resistance, boundaries are power, and wealth is reclamation. 💬 "Rest is not a luxury—it’s a revolution." ~ Elizabeth McCoy Guest Speakers: Neomieka Harris | Speaker • Mentor •...
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Hollywood’s Gatekeepers Are Changing ~ How Black Women Are Taking Over Media
Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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Unstoppable Grit: Tashana’s Journey from Military Jumps to Bodybuilding Glory
Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
🎙️ Unstoppable Grit: Tashana’s Journey from Military Jumps to Bodybuilding Glory 💪🏾🔥 Episode 182 🚀 What does it take to go from jumping out of planes to dominating the bodybuilding stage? In this episode, I sit down with Tashana, one of the Ambitious Women from Kris' Krew, an Army Airborne veteran turned 8X all-natural bikini bodybuilding champion, to uncover the grit, mindset, and resilience that fueled her transformation. 💡 Inside this episode: ✅ The mental toughness & discipline that took her from the military to the stage ✅ Overcoming loss,...
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The Self-Care Revolution: Why Every Woman Must Prioritize Herself with Cassandra Juniphant
Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
🚨 The Self-Care Revolution: Why Every Woman Must Prioritize Herself—Starting NOW! 💜 Episode 181 with Cassandra Juniphant 🔥 Sis, when was the last time you put YOURSELF first? 🔥 In this unapologetic, soul-stirring episode of Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation, I sit down with Cassandra Juniphant, founder of Ori Ara, to break down why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s survival! 💆🏾♀️ 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✨ The dangerous myth about "hustle culture" that’s keeping you exhausted 🚨 ✨ 3 simple self-care habits that will change your...
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Turning Passion into Profit: Vida Robinson’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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Women of Color An Intimate Conversation
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info_outlineThe Power of Intentional Living: A Guide to Personal Growth with Susanne Mariga
Episode 164
In a podcast episode featuring Susanne Mariga, a CPA and fractional CFO, the discussion revolves around the concept of intentional living and its profound impact on personal and financial growth. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation:
- Understanding Intentional Living
- The Importance of Acknowledging Grief
- Celebrating Wins and Finding Joy
- The Role of Community and Support
- Embracing Change and Transformation
About Susanne Mariga
Susanne Mariga is a CPA and Fractional CFO specializing in high net worth strategies for 7 and 8 figure entrepreneurs using the Profit First System. Susanne is the CEO of The Mariga Group which is a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business, the 2021 Profit First Professional Firm Of The Year, and a recipient of the 2011 Houston Minority Supplier Development E-10 Award. Susanne has been featured in the Houston Business Journal, MBE Magazine, and in a variety of other media outlets. She is the author of Kirkus reviewed and Publisher’s Weekly’s Editor’s Pick, Profit First For Minority Business Enterprises which was written in collaboration with Mike Michalowicz, under the Profit First brand. She is the host of the Profit Talk Podcast.
Before founding her own firm, Susanne worked at Arthur Andersen LLP, as well as one of the Big 4 firms, KPMG. Combining her industry knowledge with her own experience of growing a small business has allowed Susanne to help her clients design unique, profit-first based business plans that ensure success and long-term financial stability.
As a Certified Profit First Professional (PFP) at the Mastery Level, she is passionate about helping entrepreneurs maximize their revenue, grow their business, and save dollars through sound tax strategies.
To learn more: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vgn-pLFkpNq-zpnJFK2hfdFMEzbra-XG/view?usp=sharing
Connect with Susanne:
Website: https://susannemariga.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannemariga/
Connect with Podcast Creator & Host Deneen L. Garrett:
Email: deneen@deneenlgarrett.com
Website: DeneenLGarrett.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deneenlgarrett/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deneensdreamlife/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@DeneensDreamLife
Full episode page: https://www.womenofcoloranintimateconversation.com/power-of-intentional-living/
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