5 Gems to Becoming Boss Women : Boss Women Weekend Recap

The general consensus shared at Boss Women Weekend was that there are so many talented individuals with big dreams and aspirations that don’t follow through with pursuing them all because of FEAR. Fear of failure, fear of the amount of work that’s involved in achieving your goals, and even the fear of what you will become if you succeed. In addition to that we often wait until something traumatic or soul crushing happens to which causes us to go forward with that goal (because there we’ve hit the bottom).

While everyone has to start somewhere and many of us start by renting our homes and the things we need to grow our businesses. The end goal should be to out right own. Realtor, Lindsay Thompson, shared figures on what renters pay over  5 years in comparison to what home owners pay. The outcome was staggering. Seriously, if you’re renting like I currently am, take your monthly rate multiply it by 12 and then by 5. That’s practically a down payment on a house! In today’s market most homes increase in value over time so even if you’re in your home for a few years, the investment is still beneficial if you decide to sell it or move on and make it a rental property. So make money moves that help you to secure several bags.

This one is definitely a challenge and something I struggle with sharing and that is sharing your whole story. Don’t wait until you’ve made it to share your story, your struggles, and your pain. When you stand in your truth and share with your audience along the way, it’s easier for them to relate to you especially if they are going have or are still in the same situation you went through. It creates a connection that encourages them to follow along and be inspired to go through their own journey’s. While we live in a society where the struggle doesn’t take center stage, it makes anyone that is brave enough to share realness stand out. So even if you have to share your story little by little, do it, and if you’re afraid, be encouraged by gem #1 .

Speaking of making connections, sharing your story will help you to create the community that will help to support you and whatever it is you are pursuing. According to the speakers, 3 great ways to cultivate your community are by creating things for the kind of people that you want to attract, networking, and providing memorable customer service.

Whether you want to own a home or not, you cannot get far without building credit. Jacquelyn Calloway, owner of Credit Rx, holds all the gems on how to build your credit, and how you could be hurting it.  Many, myself included, are apprehensive to own a credit card based on the horror stories many have shared surrounding them. However, if you find the right credit card for you and use it responsibly (as in not maxing it out, cancelling it, or even not paying off your balance each month) she explained that it could make a huge difference in what you get from a mortgage, car loan, and other financial ventures. Something as simple as getting a credit card, and automating the charge of small subscription service like Netflix can boost your credit score to 100 in a matter of months.

All in all Boss Women Weekend was very empowering, informative, and encouraging.  I left encouraged to do more, make more connections, and go after whatever it is that I want out of life. I would definitely recommend anyone in the Tally area and beyond to join the Boss Women Tally group and stay posted.

Special thanks to Angel Olofin for granting me access to such an amazing event.