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Build Her, Be Her: Black Woman About Business is the go-to podcast for ambitious women ready to build a powerful business and become the woman they've always envisioned.  Hosted by mindset and business coach Leading Lady Dar.  Each episode is a mix of real talk, strategies, and soul - designed to help you elevate your lifestyle, mindset, and income.   From overcoming self-doubt to building your brand, we cover it all - with solo episodes and interviews from women who've walked the path before you.   It's not just about business - it's about becoming.  Because when you build her, you be her.   New episodes every Saturday.  Subscribe and join the movement.

  1. Sep 29

    Your Business Isn’t Stuck: The Next Level May Require a Different Version of You

    Send us Fan Mail What if your business isn’t actually stuck? What if the next level of your business is waiting for the next level of you? In this solo episode of the Build Her, Be Her Podcast, Leading Lady Dar is challenging her Business Beauty Besties to look beyond marketing, sales, social media and strategy—and ask a deeper question: Can my current habits carry the “more” I’m asking God for? Fresh from the success of The Blazer Table — A Business Blazin’ Brunch, Lady Dar reflects on watching women show up despite bad weather, get honest about what they needed, support one another, and commit to One Ask. One Offer. One Move. That experience sparked an important reminder: sometimes we call ourselves “stuck” when what we really need is clarity, a decision and the courage to make our next move. In this episode, Lady Dar talks about the connection between personal development and business growth, Romans 12:2 and the renewing of your mind, the Be → Do → Have philosophy, and why the woman who started your business may need to develop new habits, skills and systems to lead it into its next season. Because the woman who started it needed courage. The woman who builds it needs discipline. The woman who grows it needs strategy. The woman who leads it needs boundaries. And the woman preparing for greater growth may need stronger systems, financial understanding, delegation and leadership. In this episode: • Why your business may not be as “stuck” as you think • Asking whether your current habits can carry greater opportunities • The connection between Romans 12:2 and business transformation • Why personal growth and business growth cannot be separated • Be → Do → Have and becoming before having • Knowing when your business needs fresh eyes • The power of One Ask, One Offer and One Move • Why your next level may require a new level of YOU Your Build Her, Be Her Reflection Before you move on to the next podcast, post or task, sit with this question: Who does my next level require me to become? And then ask yourself: What is ONE move I can make this week that aligns with that woman? Build Her, Be Her Digital Download Don’t just listen. Reflect. Apply. Become. The Build Her, Be Her digital download was created as a companion to the podcast to help you capture your Golden Nuggets and work through My Reflections, My Actions and My Becoming. Use prompts such as: What is God building in me through this episode? How will I live differently this week because of what I learned? Take what you’re hearing and turn it into intentional action. https://www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com/product-page/build-her-be-her-the-become-her-digital-journal Join Us at The Wealth Shift Black Woman About Business presents the 2026 BWAB Expo: The Wealth Shift — Purpose. Power. Profit. 📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026 📍 Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue Join us for a day created to educate, inspire, equip and connect women who are ready to build businesses, strengthen relationships, access resources and create lasting legacies. Lady Dar also gives a special shout-out in this episode to BWAB Expo featured panelist Bridgett Battles, Executive Presence Strategist and creator of OWN THE ROOM™.  Founder of The BB Experience and Executive Presence Strategist.  Bridgett will share how women can turn strong performance into visible authority and greater opportunity.  As Bridgett says, "Performance Gets You Noticed.  Presence Gets You Promoted™.   Follow Bridgett on Instagram: @Bridgettbattles and @bridegetbattlesexperience   EXPO REGISTRATION LINK:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wealth-shift-purpose-power-profit-black-woman-about-business-expo-tickets-1996920581214?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term= Follow @blackwomanaboutbusiness for speaker spotlights, Expo updates, podcast clips and more. Keep building. Build what God has placed in your hands. Keep believing. Trust God even when you can’t yet see the outcome. Keep becoming. Because the woman you’re becoming is the greatest gift you’ll ever give yourself—and from that place, she’ll become one of the greatest gifts you can give the world. Mindset • Mission • Millions Support the show When you build her, you be her! Black Woman About Business www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/blackwomanaboutbusiness Build Her, Be Her Monthly Membership:https://f-e-m-a-l-e-collectives.mn.co/share/jnqRZZvAFZtm7BhM?utm_source=manual

  2. Sep 21

    When Success No Longer Fits: Rebuilding Your Identity Beyond Corporate Life

    Send us Fan Mail When Success No Longer Fits: Rebuilding Your Identity Beyond Corporate LifeFeaturing Adyna K. Pressley What happens when the success you once prayed for no longer fits the woman you're becoming? Business Beauty Besties, this conversation is for the woman who has worked hard, built the career, earned the title, created stability—and quietly started wondering: Is there more for me? In this episode of the Build Her, Be Her Podcast, Leading Lady Dar sits down with Adyna K. Pressley, leadership and identity strategist, award-winning author, entrepreneur, and women's empowerment leader, for an honest conversation about identity, corporate success, reinvention, confidence, faith, and having the courage to pivot. Adyna spent more than three decades building a successful corporate career, eventually rising into executive leadership. But along the way, she discovered that reaching the next level wasn't only about earning the position—it was also about knowing she belonged once she entered the room. She shares candidly about navigating corporate spaces as a Black woman, facing bias and microaggressions, learning to read the room without losing herself, and developing the confidence to say: I'm here because I earned it. I'm qualified. I belong here. Then came another defining moment: a corporate layoff. But instead of seeing it only as a loss, Adyna recognized it as an opportunity to reinvent herself. That transition ultimately helped lead her toward entrepreneurship, writing, women's empowerment, leadership development, community work, and a new definition of success rooted in purpose rather than position. In this conversation, we explore identity beyond job titles, recognizing when success no longer fits, overcoming fear when it's time to pivot, emotional intelligence and executive presence, navigating spaces where you may be the only woman who looks like you, giving yourself permission to want something different, and discovering purpose after a major career transition. And one of Adyna's reminders is especially powerful: Reinvention never retires. Whether you're 35, 55, 65, or beyond, you are still allowed to grow. You are still allowed to dream. You are still allowed to pivot. You are still allowed to become. Because sometimes the next chapter doesn't require you to become somebody else. Sometimes it requires you to release the baggage, reclaim your identity, and finally give yourself permission to be you. About Adyna K. Pressley Adyna K. Pressley is a nationally recognized leadership and identity strategist who helps women and organizations transform how they lead, communicate, and show up in the world. She is the Founder & CEO of her leadership and identity development company, the award-winning author of Rise Into You, and host of the Pressley On Purpose podcast. Her work brings together emotional intelligence, identity, leadership development, confidence, and purpose to help women rise without losing themselves in the process. Connect with Adyna Website: adynakpressley.com Instagram: @adynapressley LinkedIn: Adyna K. Pressley YouTube: Adyna K. Pressley Build Her, Be Her Podcast Hosted by Leading Lady Dar Mindset • Mission • Millions Keep building. Keep believing. Keep becoming. Support the show When you build her, you be her! Black Woman About Business www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/blackwomanaboutbusiness Build Her, Be Her Monthly Membership:https://f-e-m-a-l-e-collectives.mn.co/share/jnqRZZvAFZtm7BhM?utm_source=manual

  3. Sep 7

    Clarity Is the Currency: Walking in Courage with Creative Strategist Ashley Brooke

    Send us Fan Mail What if the thing standing between you and your next level isn’t a lack of talent or even confidence—but a lack of clarity? In this episode of Build Her, Be Her, Lady Dar sits down with creative strategist Ashley Brooke for an honest conversation about courage, creativity, systems, visibility, and what it really takes to keep moving when the path doesn’t look perfect. Ashley shares her journey through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship—from navigating startup chaos and professional setbacks to creating new opportunities in media and launching a Netflix series. Her story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the breakthrough comes when you stop waiting to have everything figured out and simply begin. One of the biggest lessons from this conversation? Clarity can take you places confidence alone cannot. Ashley and Lady Dar talk about the importance of building systems around your gifts, asking for help, remaining curious, and refusing to allow perfectionism to keep you invisible. They also unpack a challenge many Black women entrepreneurs experience: feeling as though we have to know everything, carry everything, and figure everything out ourselves. You don't. Sometimes your next move is asking the question. Sometimes it's using the resources already around you. Sometimes it's creating the system. And sometimes it's having enough courage to make the move before you know exactly how it will turn out. In this episode, you'll hear about: Ashley Brooke's journey from startup uncertainty to creating opportunities in mediaWhy starting imperfectly can be more powerful than waiting for perfectionHow systems create greater clarity, productivity, and creative freedomWhy clarity is currency when making business and career decisionsOvercoming the fear of asking for helpThe importance of visibility for Black women entrepreneursHow curiosity and persistence can open unexpected doorsWhy talent alone isn't enough without systems and executionDetaching from outcomes while still doing the workAuthenticity, honesty, and transparency in leadershipSelf-publishing, content creation, and breaking into creative industriesWhat it means to walk boldly in your own authentic swagA Question to Take With You Where are you waiting for confidence when what you really need is clarity? You don't have to have every answer before you move. Get clear about the next move, use what you have, ask for what you need—and take the step. Ashley Brooke is a seasoned creative director, strategist, and producer with more than 15 years of experience bringing powerful ideas to life across entertainment, brand marketing, and experiential design. As the Founder and Chief Creative of Ashley Brooke Creative Studio, she specializes in developing original content, culturally relevant campaigns, and large-scale experiences driven by compelling storytelling. Throughout her career, Ashley has brought her creative vision and expertise to an impressive roster of global brands and entertainment companies, including Netflix, BET, Google, Spotify, and Meta. Follow Ashley Brooke, Founder and Chief Creative, Ashley Brooke Creative Studios https://ashleybrookecs.com/services Keep building. Keep believing. Keep becoming. — Lady Dar Build Her, Be Her Podcast Mindset • Mission • Millions Support the show When you build her, you be her! Black Woman About Business www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/blackwomanaboutbusiness Build Her, Be Her Monthly Membership:https://f-e-m-a-l-e-collectives.mn.co/share/jnqRZZvAFZtm7BhM?utm_source=manual

  4. Sep 1

    Stop Waiting to Have It. Be Her Now. The Be. Do. Have. Philosophy That Changed How I Approach Business

    Send us Fan Mail The Be. Do. Have. Philosophy That Changed How I Approach Business Are you waiting until you HAVE the money, the clients, the confidence, or the success before you start BEING the woman you know you're called to be? Business Beauty Bestie, what if we've been doing it backwards? In this solo episode of Build Her, Be Her, Leading Lady Dar shares a simple philosophy that has stayed with her for years: BE. DO. HAVE. Instead of waiting until we have the success to start behaving like the woman we desire to become, what happens when we reverse the order? BE the woman. DO what that woman does. Then prepare yourself to HAVE the results that come from consistently becoming and doing. Dar shares how this philosophy is showing up in her own life right now—from changing her environment and protecting what receives her attention to learning more about finances, building better systems, strengthening relationships, and becoming more intentional about how she operates as a businesswoman. This isn't about pretending you've already arrived. It's about developing now the mindset, habits, knowledge, character, discipline, and capacity your next level will require. In this episode, you'll be challenged to ask yourself: BE: Who must I become to carry the life and business I'm praying for? DO: What does that woman consistently do that I'm not doing yet? HAVE: What could become possible if I consistently BE and DO? And here's the reminder: Don't start with what you want to HAVE. Start with HER. Because you don't have to wait until success arrives to become the woman capable of carrying it. Keep building. Keep believing. Keep becoming. Build Her, Be Her Podcast Hosted by Leading Lady Dar Mindset • Mission • Millions Support the show When you build her, you be her! Black Woman About Business www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/blackwomanaboutbusiness Build Her, Be Her Monthly Membership:https://f-e-m-a-l-e-collectives.mn.co/share/jnqRZZvAFZtm7BhM?utm_source=manual

  5. Aug 4

    She Stopped Waiting... Then the Doors Opened

    Send us Fan Mail Ask. Believe. Receive. What if the doors you've been praying for aren't waiting on more money, more experience, or the "perfect" timing? What if they're waiting on the woman you're becoming? In this episode of the Build Her, Be Her Podcast, Leading Lady Dar shares a powerful message inspired by the beginning of August—the eighth month, often associated with new beginnings. Through personal stories of unexpected opportunities, divine connections, and God's faithfulness, she reminds women entrepreneurs that success begins long before the opportunity arrives. You'll hear how one conversation led to a new office partnership, why protecting your peace is essential to your purpose, and why this is the season to stop waiting and start walking through the doors God is opening. In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ Why new beginnings often start before you realize it ✨ The power of asking, believing, and receiving ✨ Why authentic women attract authentic opportunities ✨ How protecting your atmosphere protects your future ✨ Why character prepares you for the opportunities God has planned ✨ The importance of community—and why "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." If you've been waiting for permission, this episode is your reminder that the new era woman isn't waiting anymore. She's showing up. She's becoming. She's believing. And when God opens the door... She's ready. Scripture Reference: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you." — Matthew 7:7 Thank you for listening to the Build Her, Be Her Podcast! If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who's ready to step boldly into her next season. Until next time... Keep building. Keep believing. Keep becoming.#BuildHerBeHer  #BlackWomanAboutBusiness   #WomenInBusiness   #FemaleEntrepreneurs   #FaithAndBusiness   #AskBelieveReceive   #NewBeginnings   #PurposeDriven   #ChristianEntrepreneur   #LeadingLadyDar Keep building. Keep believing. Keep becoming. Support the show When you build her, you be her! Black Woman About Business www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/blackwomanaboutbusiness Build Her, Be Her Monthly Membership:https://f-e-m-a-l-e-collectives.mn.co/share/jnqRZZvAFZtm7BhM?utm_source=manual

  6. Jul 28

    A Chat With Lady Dar: A Relaxed, Behind-the-scenes Conversation

    Send us Fan Mail The investments that changed my life—and why building the woman is the greatest investment you'll ever make.  Business Beauty Besties! Today isn't a teaching episode as much as it's a conversation. I want to share some of the things I've done over the years to build the woman before building the business. Because one thing I've learned is this: God often develops us long before He develops the platform.A relaxed, behind-the-scenes conversation where listeners get to know your heart. Simple Investments I made - That Will Help You Build Her to Be Her. Support the show When you build her, you be her! Black Woman About Business www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/blackwomanaboutbusiness Build Her, Be Her Monthly Membership:https://f-e-m-a-l-e-collectives.mn.co/share/jnqRZZvAFZtm7BhM?utm_source=manual

  7. Jul 21

    What If the Cost Isn't the Problem?

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever said... "I'll do it next year." "Maybe when I have more money." "I'm just not ready yet." What if the opportunity wasn't the problem... What if it was the story you've been telling yourself? In this thought-provoking episode of the Build Her, Be Her Podcast, Leading Lady Dar shares the story of two women—Betty and Baphne. Both women are entrepreneurs. Both love God. Both have the same dream. Both receive the exact same opportunity. The same conference. The same registration fee. The same possibility. Yet one woman walks away wondering, "What if?" while the other walks away with new relationships, fresh confidence, and new opportunities. What made the difference? It wasn't their income. It wasn't their talent. It wasn't their experience. It was the conversation happening in their minds before they made the decision. In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ Why business decisions often begin long before the opportunity arrives ✨ How scarcity thinking quietly influences the choices we make ✨ The connection between Be-Bingeing™ and courageous decision-making ✨ Two powerful questions to ask before every investment in yourself or your business ✨ How to recognize when fear is disguising itself as wisdom If you've ever talked yourself out of an opportunity, replayed an old conversation, or postponed your dreams because you didn't feel "ready," this episode will encourage you to pause, think differently, and begin making decisions from the woman you're becoming—not the fears you've been carrying. One of the most powerful reminders from this episode is: "Your business decisions don't begin when the opportunity shows up. They begin with what you've been feeding your mind all along."Business Beauty Bestie... The next opportunity may not change your life. But the woman you become before it arrives just might. Because here at Black Woman About Business... We don't just help women build businesses. We help women become before they build. No Woman Left Behind. 💛 Connect with Black Woman About Business 🌐 www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com 📱 Instagram: @blackwomanaboutbusiness 📺 YouTube: Black Woman About Business Hashtags #BuildHerBeHer #BlackWomanAboutBusiness #BeBingeing #BecomeBeforeYouBuild #EntrepreneurMindset #MindsetMissionMillions #WomenInBusiness #FaithDrivenBusiness #BusinessGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #ChristianEntrepreneur #NoWomanLeftBehind Support the show When you build her, you be her! Black Woman About Business www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/blackwomanaboutbusiness Build Her, Be Her Monthly Membership:https://f-e-m-a-l-e-collectives.mn.co/share/jnqRZZvAFZtm7BhM?utm_source=manual

  8. Jul 13

    Trust Yourself: Building the Business You Were Designed For with Matalya Onuoha

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you know you're called to do more... but you're not sure what to sell, where to start, or how to turn your purpose into a business? You're not alone.  Matalya Onuoha Knows... In this episode of the Build Her, Be Her Podcast, host Leading Lady Dar sits down with Matalya Onuoha, founder of Rewrite Coaching and creator of the Clarity to Prosperity Framework™, for a powerful conversation about trusting your inner guidance, finding clarity, and building a business that's aligned with who you were uniquely created to be. Together, they discuss: ✨ Why knowing your purpose isn't always enough ✨ What Human Design is—and how it can help entrepreneurs better understand themselves ✨ How to move from endless planning to confident action ✨ Why comparison keeps so many women stuck ✨ How to package your gifts into an offer people will gladly invest in ✨ Learning to trust yourself instead of following everyone else's blueprint This conversation is especially for the woman who's been sitting on an idea, second-guessing herself, or wondering if she's really capable of building something meaningful. One of the most powerful moments comes when Matalya shares what she had to become in order to lead the business she's building today—a reminder that success isn't just about what you build, but who you become while building it. 🎙️ If last week's episode challenged you to Become Her Before You See Her, this conversation will help you take the next step toward building the business that fits who you are. Because here at Black Woman About Business... We believe women must become before they build. No Woman Left Behind. Connect with Matalya Onuoha Rewrite Coaching The Clarity to Prosperity Framework™ www.rewritecoaching.co www.instagram.com/rewrite.coaching Connect with Black Woman About Business 🌐 www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com 📱 Instagram: @blackwomanaboutbusiness 📺 YouTube: Black Woman About Business #BuildHerBeHer #BlackWomanAboutBusiness #PurposeToProfit #HumanDesign #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessCoach #MindsetMissionMillions #BecomeBeforeYouBuild #PurposeDrivenBusiness #WomenWhoLead #NoWomanLeftBehind Support the show When you build her, you be her! Black Woman About Business www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com Instagram:  www.instagram.com/blackwomanaboutbusiness Build Her, Be Her Monthly Membership:https://f-e-m-a-l-e-collectives.mn.co/share/jnqRZZvAFZtm7BhM?utm_source=manual

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Build Her, Be Her: Black Woman About Business is the go-to podcast for ambitious women ready to build a powerful business and become the woman they've always envisioned.  Hosted by mindset and business coach Leading Lady Dar.  Each episode is a mix of real talk, strategies, and soul - designed to help you elevate your lifestyle, mindset, and income.   From overcoming self-doubt to building your brand, we cover it all - with solo episodes and interviews from women who've walked the path before you.   It's not just about business - it's about becoming.  Because when you build her, you be her.   New episodes every Saturday.  Subscribe and join the movement.

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