Now that we are starting a new year, I have to tell you something very critical for your success and growth in 2023 as a creator, solopreneur or newbie venture founder. Stop expecting so much from other people. You cannot be disappointed when you lower your expectations. The fact of…

When I first started blogging over two decades ago, I quickly gained thousands of subscribers through the blogging platform I used at the time, Blogger, automatically. I didn’t need to do anything to collect them. Because I was one of few bloggers back then in my niche, celebrity pregnancy and…

If I were starting with zero subscribers on YouTube, these are the five things that I would do first. A lot of people start their YouTube journey on a whim or without doing more research about the platform and without learning about how to grow on that platform. They make mistakes, see slow growth, put a lot of effort into their channel only to see little results, few subs…

Building connections is the secret to growth on social media, whether as a content creator or a brand aiming to reach existing or potential customers, clients and partners. If you are able to connect with your audience on an emotional level, you are 75% there. Since launching my blogs over…

In the digital age, the e-learning industry has witnessed remarkable growth, and online courses have become a popular means of sharing knowledge and monetizing expertise. Several platforms have emerged to empower course creators, offering the tools and infrastructure needed to sell online courses effectively. I’ve sold courses on several platforms…

FTC disclosure: This post may include affiliate links and if you choose to sign up for or purchase any of the products mentioned, I may get a commission. In the age of digital entrepreneurship, running a solo micro business has never been more accessible or rewarding. Since 2011, I have…

Creating a portfolio website for your high school senior’s college admissions application can be a powerful way to grab the attention of college admissions counselors in your state or region. While helping my children get through the college admissions process during the 2019-20 and in 2022–23 cycle, I became consumed…

The 2023 List of 200 Black Women in Tech to Follow on X(Twitter) is Here! In 2016, as a direct reaction to the erasure and almost complete ABSENCE of Black Women in Tech excluded from tech VC funding, Listings/Roundup of Techies to follow on Twitter and on tech panels (and…

If you’re struggling to get sales and to monetize your online presence, you’re going to want to tap into these shortcut emotions that people rely on when making decisions — such as whether to download your podcast, subscribe to your channel, sign up for your email list, purchase your course…