278: How to Keep Showing Up When Sales Feel Slow
Black to Business
As we head into the holiday season, the pressure to show up and sell can feel heavy. Timelines are flooded with promotions. Everyone seems to be launching something. Meanwhile, you might be feeling like sales are stalling, your energy is low, or the results just aren’t matching the effort. We definitely get it. In this episode, Monique is talking about how to stay consistent and strategic when sales feel slow and motivation feels shaky. This season is noisy, but it’s also full of opportunity. The key is figuring out how to show up in a way that aligns with your goals, your energy, and your...
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277: What Every Black Founder Should Know Before Raising Their First Venture Capital Round w/ James Norman
Black to Business
You’ve probably heard the phrase “raise capital to scale your business” more times than you can count. But when it comes to venture capital, most Black founders quickly realize that the rules, access, and exposure are not the same. The reality is that getting VC funding is not about how hard you work, it is about how strategically you prepare and how well you understand the game you are walking into. In this episode, we are breaking down what that really looks like with James Norman, Managing Partner at Black Operator Ventures and a 3x founder who has seen both sides of the table. James...
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276: Now What? Turning Your Consistent Content Into Results During the Holiday Season
Black to Business
You’ve been doing the work. You’ve been showing up consistently, building your content muscle, and laying the foundation. Now what? In this final episode of the October solo series, Monique is diving into what comes next. The holiday season brings a flood of content and sales, but it also brings opportunity. This is not just the end of the year. It is a chance to turn the trust you’ve built into traction for your business. DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why this season matters more than ever for Black entrepreneurs How to repurpose your best content with intention and clarity ...
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275: What Creating Consistent Content Taught Me About My Audience (and Myself)
Black to Business
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things, posting, planning, showing up, and still wondering if it’s working, this episode will give you real clarity. This week, Monique is pulling back the curtain on what publishing over 270 podcast episodes and sending weekly emails has taught her about showing up consistently. You’ll learn why content is not just about being seen, but about building something that people can come back to again and again. Content is how you: Learn who your audience really is Build long-term trust Clarify your message Guide people back to your...
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274: How to Use Content to Build Credibility
Black to Business
Some people post to be seen. You post to be believed. Credibility is not about looking the part. It is about proving it. It is the alignment between what you say, what you show, and what people experience when they engage with your work. That is the focus of this episode. In this solo conversation, Monique explains how Black founders can use content to build real credibility that earns trust, opens doors, and keeps you top of mind. This is about showing your receipts in public view, not for validation but as proof of the excellence you bring to the table. Visibility gets...
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273: The Power of Visibility & Consistent Content For Black Founders
Black to Business
Visibility can make or break your business. You can have the best product or service, but if people don’t see it, they can’t support it. This week’s episode of the Black to Business podcast dives into why visibility is power and how consistent content builds credibility for Black founders. Because for us, being visible isn’t just about posting more. It’s about being remembered, trusted, and chosen for what we bring to the table. Many Black entrepreneurs are still building without access to big teams, media features, or industry connections. The game has changed though. Digital tools...
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272: How to Create Consistent Content Without the Overwhelm
Black to Business
Creating content shouldn’t feel like another full-time job, especially when you’re already wearing every hat in your business. But for so many Black entrepreneurs, staying consistent online feels like a constant uphill battle. One week you're posting every day. The next? You're exhausted and falling off again. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We're kicking off a new solo series for October focused on helping you finish Q4 strong and step into the new year with more clarity and consistency. And we’re starting with the number one question we get asked: “How do I stay...
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271: The Selfish Leader: How Prioritizing YOU Can Help Your Business Grow Rapidly with/ Dawn Christian
Black to Business
Selfish. That word alone probably makes you tense up. Most of us were raised to believe that being selfish is wrong, especially as Black entrepreneurs carrying the weight of family, community, and proving ourselves in business. The idea of putting yourself first feels uncomfortable, maybe even impossible. Yet constantly putting yourself last is the fastest way to burn out and stall your growth. In this episode, leadership advisor and coach Dawn Christian, founder of BeLeadership, flips the script on what it means to be selfish. After 25 years of leading billion-dollar product launches in...
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270: Why Business Owners Can't Ignore AI & Tools And Trends To Look Out For w/ Stacy Kirk
Black to Business
As a Black entrepreneur, you’ve probably felt the weight of trying to keep up with new technology while still running every part of your business. Maybe you’ve asked yourself if AI is just another passing trend or if it’s something you really need to pay attention to. The truth is, AI is already transforming how businesses operate and compete. For us, staying informed and prepared is not just about keeping up, it is about leveling the playing field and creating opportunities to lead. That is why we brought in Stacy Kirk, a tech entrepreneur and thought leader who has built her career...
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269: Making Money While Making a Difference: Scaling and Sustainability for Social Justice Organizations w/ Jasmine Crowe-Houston
Black to Business
You want to build something that actually changes lives, and you also need it to pay the bills. You have felt the pressure to choose one or the other, purpose or profit, when what you really want is both. This episode is for you if you are wrestling with questions like how do I fund my mission, how do I prove my impact, and how do I scale without losing the heart of why I started. In this conversation, you will learn from Jasmine Crowe-Houston, award winning social entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Goodr. Jasmine has built a technology powered company that has redirected more than 25...
info_outlineLet’s be real. A lot of us have been out here trying to follow someone else’s version of success. Copying the routines. Following the “rules.” Pushing ourselves to work in ways that don’t even feel natural. But if your business still feels off, it might not be about doing more. It might be about working differently. Working in a way that actually supports how you move.
In this solo episode, Monique is getting into the step that too many early-stage entrepreneurs skip: learning how you personally work best. This isn’t about another hustle routine or productivity hack. It’s about tuning into your rhythm, your energy, and your capacity and building a business that actually fits your life.
Especially as Black entrepreneurs, we’ve been told to push through, power up, and work twice as hard. But we don’t often hear that it’s okay to pause, reflect, and choose a way of working that protects your peace. That’s what this conversation is about.
If you’ve been checking all the boxes but still feel drained or stuck, this is your reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your well-being.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
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Why many Black entrepreneurs feel stuck mimicking productivity instead of finding flow
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How to identify your natural work rhythm and align your schedule around it
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The difference between being productive vs. performing productivity for validation
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Practical ways to create systems that match your energy instead of drain it
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How to build flexibility into your routine so it supports you through changing seasons
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