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Diary of a Black Female Entrepreneur

Diary of a Black Female Entrepreneur

By Emtesha Newble

In 2016, Emtesha Newble launched a home based business. She is opening up her journal and sharing her raw and honest experiences about her journey.
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Diary of a Black Female Entrepreneur Mar 12, 2023

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I’m back! Did y’all miss me!?

I’m back! Did y’all miss me!?

Life updates always come with life elevations and awareness. So much has changed. Tap in to find out!
Mar 12, 202324:31
Check-in: Sista’s how y’all feel?! Brothas y’all alright?! Small business Inflation survival

Check-in: Sista’s how y’all feel?! Brothas y’all alright?! Small business Inflation survival

We aren’t back for season 3 just yet but wanted to do a quick check in and offer some new business tips and strategies to keep you moving forward and not back.
Aug 25, 202210:05
Relax! Relate! Release! Work life balance and the Entrepreneurial Journey.
Apr 27, 202235:18
PSA:Get out of your head so your business can GROW!

PSA:Get out of your head so your business can GROW!

Today’s episodes tackles Brand Evolvement and what you need to do to get out of your own way. Follow Emtesha’s new business on IG: @kitchenkhemistry1 or TikTok: @kitchenkhemistry Peace and Love
Mar 09, 202227:33
Social Media Breaks: Is that Business Suicide?!
Feb 03, 202214:55
Spirituality and Entrepreneurship part 2: Special Small Business Saturday Episode

Spirituality and Entrepreneurship part 2: Special Small Business Saturday Episode

We are wrapping and sharing the final part of our spirituality episode and sharing some of our Favorite small black woman owned businesses: @butteredorganic @zzzlicious_treats @coolcalmcakes @ferndiggidy_sweets_treats @buyfromablackwoman @brimsetc @sugarstarsweettreats @perfectlycordial @vickyscakes check out their IG pages and support the movement! Don’t forget to follow us too @baked_chemistry! Peace and Love!
Nov 27, 202135:18
Part One: Steve Jobs Aspirations.Entrepreneurship and Spirituality

Part One: Steve Jobs Aspirations.Entrepreneurship and Spirituality

In her most raw episode to date. Host,Emtesha gets open and shares her journey of spirituality,balance,and the Entrepreneurial Journey. During a 31 day juice cleanse Emtesha shares her quest of self love and the gift of Entrepreneurship. This is a 2 Part Episode.
Sep 22, 202128:37
Resources,Capital Funding, and Crowd Funding Opportunities to take your business to the Next Level!

Resources,Capital Funding, and Crowd Funding Opportunities to take your business to the Next Level!

As a First Generation Business owner Host, Emtesha listened to a lot of people that stressed success in her business could come from solo efforts. Today and after trial and error she is sharing some amazing businesses and organizations that are designed to help and educate minority and woman owned business. You don’t have to do it alone! Check out one of the amazing resources from today’s episode and take your dreams to the next level.
Sep 03, 202122:44
Changing Tides

Changing Tides

During the pandemic many small businesses had to Pivot the way they conducted business. Now as the pandemonium of the pandemic begins to subside. Many small businesses are discovering that the changes made were necessary. Listen as Emtesha shares her Change of Tide moment and the beautiful things she has been learning and navigating through during this time.
Jul 09, 202119:03
Girl…..Put that Phone Down! Pros and Cons of running a business on social media

Girl…..Put that Phone Down! Pros and Cons of running a business on social media

Once again we are getting real and honest about this Entrepreneurial Journey. Today’s episode tackles your love hate relationship with social media when it comes to building and establishing your brand. We share stories along with some advice on how you can learn to grow your following with your true tribe!
Jun 16, 202128:25
After the Love is Gone:Passion &Purpose Burnout

After the Love is Gone:Passion &Purpose Burnout

Emtesha has a candid conversation about when Passion and Purpose experience Burnout. She shares the 3 things that she did to find her way back to her Passion and Purpose and realign the journey.
May 15, 202124:23
I Respect the Property of others...Do You?!

I Respect the Property of others...Do You?!

This episode goes DEEP and addresses the word Property as a multi layered definition. The intellectual creative properties of an entrepreneur can often times be imitated and repurposed by others. How you choose to react and respond makes all the difference.
Mar 12, 202116:40
After the Love is Gone:Birthing Pains

After the Love is Gone:Birthing Pains

Today’s episode tackles the entrepreneurial journey from a real and raw place. This journey isn’t easy but it sure is worth it. You have to get through the Birthing Pains
Feb 26, 202118:09
Corporate vs. Entrepreneur which voice do you use?

Corporate vs. Entrepreneur which voice do you use?

Today’s show tackles the dual working entrepreneur. Working fulltime while growing and establishing a business can be tough. You embark on new empowering experience that can sometimes run over into your corporate world. We tackle how to make them both work!
Feb 12, 202116:00
Did you miss us?!

Did you miss us?!

We are back for Season 2 of Diary of a Black Female Entrepreneur! Today’s episode we share a brief snippet of some upcoming episodes that are sure to have you nodding your head in agreement as we confront and tackle more entrepreneurial experiences head on! We missed everyone and we’re so glad to be back!! Tune in and take a listen!
Feb 05, 202110:43
Entrepreneurs Guide to Holiday Survival

Entrepreneurs Guide to Holiday Survival

Bonus Episode! As we embark on the busiest time of year we can’t forget these important tips to maintaining our peace and sanity!
Dec 03, 202013:37
Are you ready to JUMP Yet?!?!

Are you ready to JUMP Yet?!?!

Season Finale of Season 1! Today’s episode is an entry straight from the pages of our host, Emtesha Newble. Hear her share her raw, honest, experience of the last two years of journey of full self employment.
Oct 24, 202017:23
Come to Jesus #2 Why don’t we SUPPORT Each other?

Come to Jesus #2 Why don’t we SUPPORT Each other?

This episode attempts to tackle some common themes plaguing Black owned businesses and the Black consumers that patron them.We attempt to uncover the challenges and offer thoughtful solutions. We hope it compels you to start small but start change.
Oct 07, 202021:17
Friendship and Entrepreneurship

Friendship and Entrepreneurship

Being an Entrepreneur is tough having the support of Friends can be the essential ingredient to unplugging after a long day, celebrating a huge accomplishment, and getting sound advice. Today’s episode talks candidly about the friendship that have weathered the storm even when the journey has begun.
Sep 11, 202016:31
Pivot into your Purpose

Pivot into your Purpose

We discuss how even in a pandemic you can find a way to pivot and shift the focus and direction of your business while operating in your purpose.
Sep 11, 202017:43
Self Care Saturday #7

Self Care Saturday #7

Mindfulness is a practice that is gaining a lot of attention. Celebrities like Oprah have shared how practicing mindfulness has helped them to recognize the difference between the voice and you. I’m sharing a mindfulness tip that I learned over 10 years ago that I still use today. If you have never practiced mindfulness I hope you will after today’s episode.
Aug 01, 202010:60
Come to Jesus Meeting Part 1

Come to Jesus Meeting Part 1

With the recent outpouring of support for black owned businesses we attempt to tackle the influx of support and how we can collectively work together to continue the efforts not just in calls to action but in everyday practices and initiatives.
Jul 31, 202033:09
Self Care Saturday #6

Self Care Saturday #6

Go to Bed! After you listen to this episode! We are tackling the importance of Sleep! If Sleep is not a priority we hope that changes after this episode!
Jul 25, 202010:24
Support #3 Family Ties

Support #3 Family Ties

Support comes in many shapes and sizes. My kids have worked along side me and many aspects of the business. Today’s episode they share a little about how they have supported me through this journey.
Jul 24, 202012:05
Self Care Saturday #5

Self Care Saturday #5

We are all still for the most part Sheltering in Place but that can’t stop us from finding ways to nourish your body. Today I share a few things with you that have helped me maintain my peace and boost my immune system in Quarantine.
Jul 11, 202008:38
Support: You Got Me #2

Support: You Got Me #2

The support of a spouse and or significant other is vital and serves as the life line to an entrepreneur and their journey. This episode shares a candid conversation between host, Emtesha and her husband, Cee as they share the journey through the eyes of the spouse.
Jul 10, 202019:35
Self Care Saturday #4

Self Care Saturday #4

How would your life be different if your peace of mind was steady and anchored? I’m sharing an article from Olga Pavuka on 9 ways that you can protect your peace during your entrepreneurial journey.
Jul 04, 202012:33
Support: I Got Your back #1

Support: I Got Your back #1

Small business owners need a lot of support to succeed, whether it's financial, operational or emotional. One of the most important sources of that support for many entrepreneurs is their network of friends and family members. We start a 5 part series on the many layers of support.
Jul 02, 202021:32
Self Care Saturday #3

Self Care Saturday #3

Growing a business is tough and can be extremely time consuming. You often times neglect your hobbies and special interests. Not today! Reconnect with what you love in this episode!
Jun 27, 202007:50
I Said No!

I Said No!

Learning to say No is one of the hardest things to do as an Entrepreneur. Learning and understanding the power of your No opens up the Yes to you and the building of your business and brand! Take back the power of No for you and your business!
Jun 26, 202016:51
Self Care Saturdays #2

Self Care Saturdays #2

Today’s bonus episode is the preview into this weeks upcoming episode. Learning to say No is empowering and vital to the growth of your business.
Jun 20, 202007:46
Use What You Got!

Use What You Got!

Ever ask yourself what’s wrong with what you already have? Are you waiting till you have everything before you get started. Tackling and uncovering the you that is standing in the way of moving your business to the next level.
Jun 17, 202012:50
Self Care Saturdays

Self Care Saturdays

As an Entrepreneur it’s long overdo for you to start managing your health and well-being from the inside out. Each Saturday we will bring a new episode that focuses on Self Care. Something that may seem obvious is one of the hardest things to do in the life of a busy Entrepreneur.
Jun 13, 202012:51
Side Hustler or Brand Builder?

Side Hustler or Brand Builder?

Now that you’ve established your business do you know what you want to do with it? Tackling the basics and helping to hone her voice and continuing to define her path. Emtesha shares another milestone in developing her love and passion in building her business.
Jun 12, 202016:46
Where it All Began!

Where it All Began!

African American female Entrepreneur, Emtesha Newble shares her journey of growing a small home based business in Arizona. She shares her story through a raw, honest, and candid lens about her experience.
Jun 11, 202013:48