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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. 5d ago

    Bet On You: Build Something They Can't Lay Off

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Bet On You: Build Something They Can't Lay OffWhat happens when your job reminds you that nothing is guaranteed? In this heartfelt and practical episode of Build Her, Be Her: Black Woman About Business, Darniece Carter shares a personal experience from her 34-year healthcare career that sparked a powerful realization: Your paycheck should never be your only plan. After learning about organizational changes at her workplace, Darniece reflects on the importance of preparing for the future—not from fear, but from faith, stewardship, and wisdom. In this episode, you'll discover: ✨ Why your job is a blessing—but shouldn't be your only source of income ✨ How to identify the valuable skills you've already developed through your career ✨ Practical ways to begin turning your 9-to-5 experience into a side hustle or business ✨ The difference between looking wealthy and becoming strategically wealthy ✨ Why betting on yourself is really an act of stewarding the gifts God has given you One of the most powerful reminders from this episode is: "Your employer hired you for a position. God gifted you with a purpose. Don't spend your entire life building one while neglecting the other." Whether you're a full-time employee, entrepreneur, or somewhere in between, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about your skills, your income, and your future. This week, don't just collect a paycheck. Start building something they can't lay off. 🎁 Free Reflection Challenge - FREE DOWNLOAD:  https://www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com/product-page/from-paycheck-to-purpose-turn-your-9-to-5-skills-into-a-side-hustle Grab a notebook and answer these three questions: What are five skills I've developed through my current job?Which one of those skills could someone pay me to teach or help them with?What is one action I can take this week to begin turning that skill into an additional stream of income?Remember... God is your Source. Your employer is a resource. Now it's time to bet on YOU. 🌐 Connect with Black Woman About Business: www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com 📱 Follow on Instagram: @blackwomanaboutbusiness 💛 No Woman Left Behind. #BuildHerBeHer #BlackWomanAboutBusiness #BetOnYou #WomenInBusiness #CareerGrowth #SideHustle #EntrepreneurMindset #ResumeToReinvention #PurposeDrivenBusiness #StrategicWealth #WomenWhoLead #FaithAndBusiness #BusinessBeautyBesties 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

    30 min

  2. Jun 23

    She's Not Waiting Anymore: The New Era of Women in Business

    Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ She's Not Waiting Anymore: The New Era of Women in Business The landscape of entrepreneurship is changing, and women are no longer waiting for permission, perfect timing, or someone else to open the door. In this episode of Build Her, Be Her: Black Woman About Business, Darniece Carter explores what she believes are three essential ingredients women need in this new era of business: ✨ Community ✨ Personal Brand ✨ Systems Women are building businesses differently today. They're seeking connection over competition, authenticity over perfection, and sustainability over burnout. In this conversation, Darniece discusses: 💛 Why community is no longer optional 💛 The importance of understanding your personal brand 💛 Why systems create freedom and growth 💛 How women are moving from hustle to stewardship 💛 Building businesses that reflect both purpose and profit As entrepreneurs, many of us have spent years waiting: Waiting for confidence. Waiting for support. Waiting for the perfect opportunity. But this new era requires us to move differently. She's not waiting anymore. She's building. She's becoming. She's positioning herself for the opportunities she's been praying for. Whether you're starting your first business, rebuilding after setbacks, or preparing for your next level, this episode will encourage you to embrace the woman you're becoming and the business you're called to build. Because in this new era, no woman gets left behind. 🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review. Connect with Black Woman About Business: 🌐 www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com 📱 Instagram: @blackwomanaboutbusiness No Woman Left Behind. #BuildHerBeHer #BlackWomanAboutBusiness #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #PersonalBrand #BusinessSystems #CommunityOverCompetition #WomenWhoLead #MindsetMissionMillions #PurposeDrivenBusiness #BuildHerBeHer 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

    35 min

  3. Jun 15

    From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Turning Passion into Profit with Tesni DeLuna

    Send us Fan Mail From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Turning Passion Into Profit What does it take to transform a passion into a profitable business? In this inspiring episode of Build Her, Be Her: Black Woman About Business, host Darniece Carter sits down with entrepreneur, custom shoe artist, and founder of HeyShoeBabe, Tesni DeLuna. Originally from Cardiff, Wales, Tesni shares her journey from competitive athlete to successful business owner, revealing how the discipline, resilience, and determination she developed through sports became the foundation for her entrepreneurial success. During this conversation, Tesni discusses: ✨ How athletics prepared her for entrepreneurship ✨ The courage required to pursue a creative business ✨ Why confidence grows through action ✨ The importance of support systems and community ✨ Lessons learned while building a brand from the ground up ✨ How she turned creativity into income ✨ Why becoming more well-rounded was necessary to sustain her growth Whether you're building a business, exploring a creative passion, or searching for the courage to take the next step, this episode will remind you that your gifts have value and your passion may be the very thing that opens the door to your purpose. As Tesni shares throughout this conversation, success isn't just about what you build—it's also about who you become in the process. 🎙️ Connect with Black Woman About Business: www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com #BuildHerBeHer #BlackWomanAboutBusiness #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #CreativeEntrepreneur #PassionToProfit #WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessMindset #Leadership #PurposeDriven #HeyShoeBabe #TesniDeLuna 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

    41 min

  4. Jun 9

    When the Prayer Gets Answered... Now What? | Mindset, Mission & Millions

    Send us Fan Mail Lady Dar sharing inspiration to the Business Beauties. Have you ever prayed for more opportunities, more income, more clients, more favor, or a breakthrough in your business? But what happens when the door finally opens? In this powerful episode of Build Her, Be Her: Black Woman About Business, Darniece Carter challenges listeners to think differently about success, stewardship, and preparation. Through the story of Baphne and Betty, you'll discover why some women are ready when opportunity arrives while others continue waiting for the "perfect time" to move forward. This episode explores: ✨ Why your gift may not be waiting on more talent—it may be waiting on your courage ✨ The connection between mindset, mission, and millions ✨ Why stewardship starts before the blessing arrives ✨ The importance of uncovering your God-given gifts ✨ Three practical steps to stop sitting on your gift and start taking action ✨ How to package your gifts into purpose, impact, and income If you've been praying for an opportunity, a breakthrough, or a new season, this episode will challenge you to ask a powerful question: "Will I be ready when the door opens?" Remember: The first millions don't start in your bank account. They start in your mindset. And stewardship isn't just about what you release—it's about what you manage. 🎧 Listen in and discover how to uncover your ZAUCE (your God-given superpower), walk in courage, and prepare for the opportunities you've been praying for. Connect with Black Woman About Business: 🌐 www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com #BuildHerBeHer #BlackWomanAboutBusiness #WomenInBusiness #ChristianEntrepreneur #FaithAndBusiness #MindsetMissionMillions #Stewardship #PurposeDriven #BusinessMindset #WomenWhoLead #Entrepreneurship #KingdomBusiness #PersonalDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #CourageOverFear #ZAUCE #BuildYourLegacy #WalkInWisdomNotWeakness 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

    30 min

  5. May 30

    Business Breakthrough: Don't Quit Before Delivery

    Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and transparent episode of Build Her, Be Her, Leading Lady Dar speaks directly to the woman who feels exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, spiritually heavy, and ready to give up. Right before breakthrough, the pressure often increases. Using the powerful analogy of pregnancy and delivery, Dar shares how the enemy will try to attack your mind, voice, peace, family, finances, and purpose during the “corridor of transition” — the uncomfortable in-between season between where you were and where God is taking you. But this episode is your reminder: You are not dying… you are delivering. Dar opens up about her own season of warfare, spiritual stretching, emotional exhaustion, and how God told her: “Stop walking in weakness. Walk in wisdom.” If you’ve been feeling discouraged, unproductive, disconnected, or spiritually drained while building your business, your purpose, or your next level — this message is for you. In this episode you’ll learn: ✨ How to recognize when you’re in transition ✨ Why the enemy fights hardest before breakthrough ✨ How to keep pushing when the pressure increases ✨ Practical ways to protect your peace while building ✨ Powerful tips to help you survive the corridor and continue to Build Her & Be Her Sis… don’t quit before delivery. Your breakthrough may be closer than you think. Follow us on IG: @ blackwomanaboutbusiness #BuildHerBeHer #BusinessBreakthrough #DontQuitBeforeDelivery #WomenWhoBuild #FaithBasedBusiness #WomenInBusiness #KingdomEntrepreneur #PurposeDrivenWomen #BreakthroughSeason #PushThroughThePressure #SpiritualGrowth #WomenEmpowerment #FaithAndBusiness #BossWithPurpose #TheCorridorOfTransition #KeepPushing #LeadingLadyDar #BlackWomanAboutBusiness #DevotionalDEVA #BuildHerBeHerPodcast 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

    28 min

  6. May 18

    Nothing Was Wasted: How God Built Me Before He Elevated Me

    Send us Fan Mail After months away from the podcast following a fractured shoulder, emotional transition, and unexpected life changes, Darniece Carter returns with a deeply personal and faith-filled episode about healing, growth, and becoming. In this powerful comeback conversation, Darniece shares how God used a painful season — including a fractured relationship, physical injury, and major transition — to slow her down, rebuild her heart, and strengthen her character before expansion. This episode explores how the Fruit of the Spirit isn’t just important in our personal lives… but essential in business too. From love and peace to faithfulness and self-control, Darniece reminds listeners that the woman we become matters just as much as the business we build. ✨ “Before God builds through you, He first has to build YOU.” If you’ve ever felt delayed, discouraged, exhausted, or spiritually stretched, this episode will encourage you to trust that nothing is wasted.  In This Episode: ✔️ Healing after a fractured shoulder  ✔️ Navigating personal transition and emotional rebuilding  ✔️ Why God sometimes slows us down  ✔️ Building business with the Fruit of the Spirit  ✔️ “God is the CEO, I’m the COO”  ✔️ Why your character matters in entrepreneurship 💛 CONNECT WITH BWAB: www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com info@blackwomanaboutbusiness.com bwab@gmail.com Don't forget to grab your ZAUCE t-shirts.  Click the link:  https://www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com/product-page/zauce-signature-tee-an-anointed-swag #BuildHerBeHer  #BlackWomanAboutBusiness  #FaithAndBusiness  #ChristianEntrepreneur  #WomenInBusiness  #NothingIsWasted  #FruitOfTheSpirit  #HealingJourney  #PurposeDriven  #GodIsTheCEO 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

    28 min

  7. Mar 30

    What PR Really Is (And When Your Business Actually Needs It) | Jessica Poulin

    Send us Fan Mail Jessica Poulin is the Founder and CEO of Woke Media, a dynamic public relations and communications agency dedicated to amplifying purpose-driven brands, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders. Known as a master networker and strategic storyteller, Jessica specializes in helping clients increase their visibility, build meaningful media relationships, and position themselves for long-term impact. With a deep understanding of both the media landscape and human connection, Jessica has worked with a diverse range of clients to secure press placements, craft compelling narratives, and elevate brand presence across platforms. Her work is rooted in authenticity, strategy, and intentional storytelling — ensuring that every message not only reaches the right audience but resonates deeply. Recently named one of BrownStyle Magazine’s 100 Women in Media, Jessica continues to expand her influence while empowering others to confidently step into their voice, own their story, and build powerful, visible brands.   ✔️ What PR really is (and what most people get wrong)  ✔️ When your business is actually ready for PR  ✔️ What to do if you can’t afford PR yet  ✔️ How to position yourself for media opportunities  ✔️ The power of networking and building real relationships  ✔️ How to stop hiding and start showing up with confidence  Connect with our lovely and empowering guest: Jessica A. Poulin (she/her) | CEO/Founder & PR Director Woke Media Creator/Producer/Host - High On Feminism www.wokemediabk.com www.highonfeminism.com https://www.instagram.com/wokemediabk Stay Connected:  ✨ Subscribe for more conversations that empower you to build, grow, and become  ✨ Share this episode with a woman who’s ready to be seen www.blackwomanaboutbusiness.com 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

    33 min

  8. Feb 10

    From Grief to Growth: How Carica Williams-Flippen Baked Her Way Back to Life

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Build Her, Be Her podcast, host Lady Dar interviews Carica Williams-Flippen, Founder of Uncle Dave's Cookies. Carica shares her inspiring journey from a corporate job to entrepreneurship, driven by the loss of her uncle and the healing power of baking. The conversation explores themes of grief, resilience, and the importance of mindset in entrepreneurship. Carica emphasizes the need for women, especially women of color, to reclaim their dreams and pursue their passions, regardless of age or circumstances. The episode concludes with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and the significance of community support. Takeaways:  Carica's entrepreneurial journey began with her mindset of business long before Uncle Dave's Cookies opened. The loss of her uncle led Carica to discover baking as a form of healing. Grief can be a catalyst for personal and professional growth. A made-up mind is essential for overcoming challenges in entrepreneurship. Women of color often carry the weight of family responsibilities, impacting their entrepreneurial journeys. It's never too late to start a business, regardless of age. Finding purpose in pain can lead to transformative experiences. Community support is crucial for women in business. Comparison can hinder progress; focus on your own journey. Baking cookies became a way for Carica to connect with others and share her story. Titles From Grief to Cookies: Carica's Journey Healing Through Baking: A Story of Resilience.  Thank you Carica for your interest in wanting to learn how to bake cookies.  Your stuffed cookies are amazing!!  Congratulations on building a beautiful, well needed, soul caring, family business.  May you continue to prosper and be a blessing to others. Business Beauties, please follow and support Uncle Dave's Cookies.   Visit:  www.uncledavescookies.com - join the cookie text club! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncledavescookies/ Check us out on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/S58_mxTdiHw    – The story of Uncle Dave’s Cookies and the healing journey behind it. #entrepreneurship #businessbeauty #femalefounders #womeninbusiness #blackwomanaboutbusiness #buildherbeher #zauceshirts 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

    37 min
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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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