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Send Me a Text Message Here! If you're a mompreneur juggling products and purpose, this one's for you.  Mykel Davis was a journalism major who invented the J35 wearable breast pump from scratch, lost $100K on 1,000 activewear sets (sold 3), got hit with 125% tariffs, then heard God say "you're the horse, not the merch." In this conversation with Danielle J. Martin, she breaks down quitting the products to become the brand, getting credentialed for Essence Fest & WNBA All-Star in 6 days after shutting down her site, and the new boundary: anyone who mishandles her in this season is gone. This season wraps up with Mykel Davis, founder and CEO of Muscle Up Mommy and creator of the J35 wearable breast pump, about what it takes to scale a self-funded tech company while navigating motherhood, fitness, and media hosting.  Mykel shares how she started Muscle Up Mommy in 2016 after having twins, built products like activewear and waist trainers, and later created the J35 after realizing the market lacked a mobile pump that allowed breastfeeding and pumping simultaneously.  She describes risky investments (including $100,000 into activewear), rapid growth for the pump, using systems and family help, and lessons on confidence, asking for support, and knowing your numbers.  She also recounts spiritual guidance that shifted her from product focus to media opportunities, leading to credentialed coverage at Essence Fest and WNBA All-Star Weekend through partnerships and community support. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Risky Investment Lessons 02:05 Rapid Fire Warmup 08:03 Muscle Up Mommy Origin Story 11:20 Inventing The J35 Pump 15:24 Betting Big On Launch 19:11 Letting Go To Level Up 22:24 Self-Funded And Asking For Help 24:19 Daddy Shark Tank Pitch 32:22 Scaling Inventory Fast 33:02 Selling Out Pitfalls 33:32 Family Help and Systems 34:33 Automating Support with AI 35:57 Bigger Asks as You Grow 37:53 Be the Face of Brand 41:01 Essence Fest Partnerships 45:51 Value Beyond Followers 47:35 Multi-Passion Brand Story 52:05 Essence Turning Point 54:28 Products Holding You Back 59:07 Taraji Dream and Testimony 01:10:02 Brother Joins The Crew 01:12:34 Visibility And Connections 01:13:06 WNBA Weekend Provision 01:17:08 Podcast Divine Alignment 01:20:24 Stripping And Obedience 01:26:38 Rebuilding Heart Posture 01:32:11 Masterclass To All Star 01:36:35 Kissed By God Moment Connect with Mykel Davis: @mykelbdavis Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! You don't need a huge salary to become a millionaire, Britany Freeman did it as a single mom with no blueprint. If you think you need six figures or a family handout to build wealth, this will change how you see it. Britany Freeman is a realtor, entrepreneur, first-generation millionaire, and single mom. She shares her path from pharmaceutical sales to launching her own brokerage within 30 days of having her son and growing to nearly 50 agents across Houston and Dallas. She also shares the pressure of being first-generation, the loss of her father in 2021, and how grief pushed her to pursue entrepreneurship and honor his legacy.  In this episode, she opens up about setbacks, including a failed trucking company, near-bankruptcy, and rebuilding after her credit dropped  TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Meet Britany Freeman  02:13 Rapid Fire Get to Know  09:06 Losing Her Father  11:20 Pressure of First Gen  14:45 Building a Brokerage  16:37 Becoming a Millionaire  17:02 Losing It All  17:46 Multiple Income Streams  19:02 Therapy And Grief  21:51 What She Wants Known  28:13 Money Management Lessons  29:50 Stepping Into The Spotlight  34:43 Advice For Single Moms Connect with Britany: https://www.instagram.com/thebritanyfreeman/ Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! In this episode, we feature Olamide Kayode, is a finance executive and advisor who helps business owners make confident financial decisions and build financially strong, operationally sound, and scalable companies. Olamide keeps it all the way real about why most stuck entrepreneurs don't actually have a revenue problem; they have a clarity problem. She breaks down the real difference between a bookkeeper who reports on the past and a CFO who sits in the passenger seat helping you see the road ahead, the moment hiring a CFO starts to make sense, and how faith and self-discipline build wealth God's way instead of the world's way. In this episode, we discuss: - Why feeling stuck is a clarity problem, not a revenue problem - Compliance vs. strategy: what a bookkeeper does and what a CFO actually changes - When to hire a fractional CFO (and the revenue milestone to watch for) - How scarcity mindset and financial fear secretly run your decisions - Why self-discipline is a form of self-love — not punishment - How to "make up a good story" for your future instead of fixating on stagnation - What it means to be an icon: lifting others as you win TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Money Mistakes Today 03:44 Rapid Fire Fun 08:42 Revenue vs Keeping Profit 10:30 Clarity Before Numbers 14:19 What a CFO Does 15:47 When to Hire a CFO 17:23 Forecasting vs Reacting 19:44 Compliance vs Strategy 26:55 Building the CFO Firm 29:31 Resting in God's Timing 30:51 Real Estate Origin Story 34:01 Why Real Estate Works 35:40 Think Like a CFO 37:29 Money Mindset Breakthrough 43:51 ICON Network Mission 46:16 Wellness and Self Investment 54:34 Tell Yourself a Good Story Connect with Olamide: https://www.instagram.com/yourfavoritewealthcoach/ 🎙️ Authentic Media Podcast — learn how to build a visible and profitable brand and life God's way, not the world's way.  🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week. Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! Are you afraid to share your true voice? The most powerful personal branding for women entrepreneurs starts with the message you've been too scared to say out loud. Many creators struggle with the paradox of being visible online while feeling invisible in their personal lives. As a Christian woman entrepreneur, you might feel the tension between building an authentic personal brand and the fear that keeps you hidden. This video addresses the reality of creative calling and how to move past the fear that often masquerades as wisdom. If you've ever felt the urge to walk away from your path, you'll find clarity in these reflections on how to show up authentically. In this episode, Danielle J. Martin steps out from behind the interview mic for her first solo episode of the season and shares an update on her Christian personal branding journey. We explore how to stop waiting for the right words and start embracing the habits that actually shape your character. Subscribe for weekly personal branding tips and creative mindset breakdowns, and tell me in the comments: what is one message you've been afraid to share? In this episode, we discuss: - Why she felt invisible — even while reporting on national TV every day - The "golden child" roots that taught her to perform instead of be seen - What "The Invisible Woman" is — and how she became her - How fear disguises itself as wisdom to keep you hidden - Why God doesn't call the qualified — He qualifies the called - Who your visibility is actually for (hint: it's not about you) TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Trailer 01:03 Meet Danielle Martin 01:41 Define Your Brand 03:12 Story You Avoid 06:58 Faith And Calling 09:11 Visibility Is Ministry 12:45 Fear Disguised Wisdom 16:49 Golden Child Roots 26:22 Invisible Woman Mission Interested in working with Danielle? https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv 🎙️ Authentic Media Podcast — learn how to build a visible and profitable brand and life God's way, not the world's way.  🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week. Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! In this episode, we feature Nicole Handy, co-founder of Braden Real Estate Group, one of the largest Black-owned brokerages in Texas, OWN Network star of Family Empire: Houston, and a video marketing strategist helping real estate professionals show up on camera with confidence and strategy. Nicole keeps it all the way real about what it took to walk away from corporate America, why 90% of realtors are doing video marketing completely wrong, and what it actually feels like when a national TV show comes knocking, and you almost think it's a joke. This one is for every woman who knows she has more in her but keeps waiting for the right moment. In this episode, we discuss: Why she was jealous of the FedEx man and what that told her about her careerHow she built her entire real estate business while still in corporate AmericaWhy 90% of realtors do video marketing wrong (and what to do instead)What nobody tells you about being on a national TV showThe one negotiation lesson that changed everythingWhy she went to therapy after Family Empire — and still goes todayThe surprising thing she collects from every funeral she attendsWhy she calls herself the most introverted extrovert you'll ever meetTIMESTAMPS: 02:41 From Engineering to Real Estate 05:35 Quitting Corporate Politics 06:43 Video Marketing Breakthrough 12:13 Realtor Content Strategy 14:50 Entrepreneurship Longevity Gaps 16:46 Family Legacy Business Roots 19:18 OWN Show Origin Story 23:33 Reality TV Behind the Scenes 24:44 Family Life On Camera 30:09 Staying Grounded And Enough 31:05 Unexpected Personal Quirks 36:10 Advice For Going National 38:44 Coaching And Passive Income Connect with Nicole: https://www.instagram.com/mrsnikkihandy/ 🎙️ Authentic Media Podcast — learn how to build a visible and profitable brand and life God's way, not the world's way. Hosted by Danielle J. Martin, Authentic Media Co. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week. Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! Kim Roxie is a visionary entrepreneur, esthetician, and the trailblazing founder of LAMIK Beauty, a clean color cosmetics brand dedicated to healthy, inclusive, and sustainable makeup.  Roxie began her journey in the beauty industry as a college student at Clark Atlanta University, where she worked at a makeup counter. At 21, she was opening her own Makeup shop in the mall in her hometown of Houston, TX.  This week, we discuss what it really takes to build a product-based business for the market to make it to the shelves in major department stores. In this episode, Kim shares: → How rejection redirected her into entrepreneurship → Why her mother’s cancer diagnosis inspired her to create cleaner beauty products → How she connected with a retired Estée Lauder chemist who wanted to help “right some wrongs” → What founders need to know about retail readiness, packaging, and compliance → The truth about raising capital, pitch competitions, and venture funding → How LAMIK Beauty is expanding through Nordstrom and community impact Her philosophy is simple: “Beauty is revealed, not applied.” This is more than a makeup conversation. It is a lesson in rejection, resilience, and building the solution you once needed. TIMESTAMPS: 01:57 Makeup Counter Origins 04:09 Rejection Redirected 05:19 Meaning Behind LAMIK 08:37 Creating Clean Beauty 11:49 Scaling Is Not Easy 14:22 Retail Readiness 17:39 Building Community 19:31 Pitch Wins and Proof 24:25 Impact and Authentic Roots 26:48 Identity and Hair Loss 34:32 Capital and Investment 35:20 Venture Capital Reality 44:00 What’s Next for LAMIK CONNECT WITH KIM: https://www.instagram.com/thekimroxie/New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and build your brand with purpose. Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! This week, we're sitting down with Anthony Flynn, Business & Executive Coach and CEO of Covenant House Texas. He helps CEOs, key executives, and their leadership teams close the gap between strategy and execution. In this conversation, Anthony shares the CEO mindset, leadership principles, and personal development habits that took him from a low-income upbringing to the highest levels of business, and why he believes every entrepreneur is one decision away from a completely different life. He breaks down: → Why most businesses are held back by a leadership gap, not a resource gap  → How to identify the one priority that will create the greatest business growth  → Why focus and discipline matter more than constantly chasing new ideas  → How personal development shapes stronger CEOs and entrepreneurs  → Why understanding revenue, cash flow, and financial statements is essential for scaling  → How pain, purpose, and faith can fuel meaningful leadership  → What business owners must confront before they can grow their company Anthony brings more than two decades of experience leading nonprofits. He's helped nonprofits expand their reach to serve over 21,000 clients and consistently grown revenue year over year.  In 2025, he took the helm at Covenant House Texas, opening a new 104,000-square-foot campus that houses up to 150 homeless youth every night, turning around an organization and generating 8 figures in revenue within 12 months. TIMESTAMPS: 01:31 Bused to the Suburbs 04:26 Birth of an Amazing CEO 06:08 The Power of Focus 09:09 Priorities and People 11:49 Revenue Wake Up Call 15:39 The 3 AM Routine 29:23 Brand vs Business Profit 30:51 Cookie Business Formula 41:20 Self-Development Habits 43:52 Covenant House  This episode is for entrepreneurs, CEOs, business owners, and leaders who want to build a stronger mindset, scale with intention, and turn personal growth into measurable results. Subscribe for more conversations about faith, leadership, business growth, personal development, and purpose. Connect with Anthony: https://www.amazingceo.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/flynnanthony/#CEOMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessLeadership #PersonalDevelopment #ScaleYourBusiness #CEO #Entrepreneurship #FaithAndBusiness #TheInsidePodcast Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! In this episode, we sit down with Laurin Jo Olivo, architect, founder of Content Haus, co-CEO of Batch Content, and UGC creator, to unpack the exact brand partnership formula she used to work with household names while still clocking in at her 9-to-5. Laurin shares the three-step process that consistently attracts brand deals, why consistency matters more than follower count, and how she built multiple businesses by pivoting with purpose. TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 — Meet Laurin Jo: Architect, CEO & Brand Partner  02:15 — How She Landed Disney Without a Massive Following  08:30 — The "Warm Up" Method for Brand Outreach  14:45 — Building Batch Content: The Marketplace for Creators  22:00 — Pivoting God's Way, Not the World's Way  29:30 — Camp Genesis: Building a Legacy for Young Girls  35:00 — Laurin's Best Advice for Christian Women Entrepreneurs CONNECT WITH LAURIN JO:  https://www.instagram.com/laurinjo/https://www.instagram.com/contenthaushq/https://www.instagram.com/getbatchedcontent/https://www.instagram.com/gocampgenesis/🎧 SUBSCRIBE to the Authentic Media Podcast for weekly conversations with successful women entrepreneurs building visible, profitable brands God's way. #BrandPartnerships #WomenEntrepreneurs #ChristianBusiness #UGCcreator #PodcastForWomen #FaithBasedBusiness #ContentCreation #HowToGetBrandDeals #AuthenticMediaPodcast #WomenInBusiness Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! In this episode, we discuss Dr. Jackie Baly's upcoming book and how real leadership is formed when plans fall apart. Dr. Jacquie Baly is a leadership strategist who advances governance, shapes policy, and builds institutions designed for long-term impact.  She is a #1 international best-selling author, an award-winning academic, a seasoned media commentator, and a trusted civic leader. As Founder and CEO of BalyProjects, Dr. Baly advises corporations, nonprofits, and public-sector organizations on navigating complex systems, securing strategic partnerships, and advancing initiatives that deliver measurable results and fiscal accountability.  She discusses overcoming challenges, including a difficult divorce, navigating spaces where she was often the only one who looked like her, and rejecting imposter syndrome through preparation, discipline, and integrity.  The conversation covers mentoring, pivoting, balancing motherhood and career, philanthropy, and defining leadership as leaving institutions and communities better than you found them. TIMESTAMPS: 01:26 When Plans Collapse 02:20 Many Hats Of Service 04:26 Career Pivots And Firsts 08:29 Leading As The Only One 10:02 Power And Proving Doubters 11:12 Why She Wrote The Book 13:30 PhD Fears And Confidence 17:27 Standing Out In Rooms 20:25 What Makes A Leader 22:25 Legacy Integrity Mentorship 25:49 Purposeful Balance 26:29 Defining Sustainable Leadership 33:59 Divorce To Pivot 35:58 Ambitious Women In Power 37:50 Immigrant Roots Of Assertiveness Connect with Dr. Baly here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jacquie-baly-2b11501/ Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! What if the story you tell yourself is the only thing standing between you and being fully seen? In this episode, we sit down with Haddie Djemal, a former national TV host, producer, and correspondent who spent over a decade in newsrooms before walking away from an industry built on conformity.  Today, through Djemal Media & Communications and her partnership with Speakerbox Media, Haddie works as a host-for-hire, media trainer, and consultant, helping leaders and brands communicate better on camera, online, and in conversation. Haddie is also the founder of #HireAJournalist, a movement built on one simple truth: every brand needs a journalist in the room. In this conversation, she and Danielle pull back the curtain on what the media industry doesn't want you to know, and why everyone, not just journalists, needs to start thinking like their own media company. In this episode, we unpack: The unspoken pressure to be "digestible" on camera, and why Haddie refused to keep shrinkingWhat it feels like when an industry slowly erodes your identityWhy "I am the media" is the mindset shift every entrepreneur and creator needs right nowHow to rewrite your internal narrative so your external story finally alignsThe difference between performing for an audience and actually being seenTIMESTAMPS: 02:44 Authenticity Over Performance 03:43 Newsroom Conformity Pressures 05:46 When the Industry Erodes You 09:56 The Glamour vs Reality of TV 11:30 You Are the Media 14:38 Hire a Journalist Mindset 17:06 Build Your Digital House 19:41 Inner Narrative to Outer Impact 25:17 Owning Your Story 25:55 TV Dreams to Journalism 28:08 Craving to Be Seen 30:47 Body of Work Breakthrough 32:42 Culture Shift in Media 41:03 Media Training as Self Work 42:20 Stop Waiting, Use Your Voice Connect with Haddie:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haddiethehost/Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! Is it possible to build a successful business without losing your soul in the process? In this episode, we sit down with Mukwenda Kandole, founder of Faithustle, a movement helping Christian entrepreneurs build their businesses God's way through content, community, and live experiences. Before launching Faithustle, Mukwenda spent nearly a decade working as a creative director and videographer with brands and organizations such as Chick-fil-A, FOX, TBN, Toyota, Chrysler, Universal, Michigan Medicine, and the 1DayLA “Freedom Experience” with Justin Bieber. Before that, he spent years in international missions, preaching the Gospel across 17 nations. In this episode we discuss: Why 60-70% of entrepreneur marriages end in divorce — and the way outHow to know when to move vs. when to be stillWhy courage is a byproduct of action, not a prerequisite for itThe difference between being obsessed with the "what" vs. being obsessed with the "who"What it really means to build with excellence as a form of worshipWhy isolation — not education — is the real problem facing Christian entrepreneursThe launch of Faith Hustle's multi-city tour and how it funded clean water wells in West Africa.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Stewarding Influence 03:24 Why Faith Hustle Exists 08:24 From Content to Community 12:13 Obsessed With The Who 16:04 Marketplace Ministry Mindset 19:57 Beating Imposter Syndrome 26:59 Move Or Be Still 29:13 Hearing God Clearly 30:37 Led By Prayerful Decisions 32:38 God Is Too Kind 33:37 Stop Overthinking God 34:18 Peter Faith In Motion 36:04 From Corporate To Calling 37:19 Do The Last Thing 39:33 Launching The Tour 40:52 Vision Beats Numbers 44:29 Move Your Feet 46:47 Be Good Be Excellent 50:24 Integrity In Small Things 54:29 Faith Hustle Community   Today, he hosts the Faithustle Podcast, where he interviews influential founders, CEOs, creatives, and Kingdom leaders, including the CEO of Blue Bell Ice Cream, the producer of The Chosen, and numerous 7, 8, and 9-figure Christian entrepreneurs. Through the Faithustle Network and monthly events, Mukwenda helps build community for Christian entrepreneurs and creatives across the country. In fall 2025, Faithustle launched its first multi-city tour, gathering hundreds of Christian entrepreneurs while helping fund and build seven clean water wells in West Africa. Connect with Mukwenda on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mukwendakandole/ Join the Faithustle Community: https://www.thefaithustle.com/ Follow Faithustle: https://www.instagram.com/thefaithustle/ Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! You've been doing SEO wrong! Most entrepreneurs think SEO means optimizing a website. This week we're sitting down with Ashley Willis who says it means showing up everywhere your ideal client is already looking, and making sure every platform works together. In this episode, Ashley The "SEO" Strategist and founder of SDM Online Solutions and Amplify My Biz, introduces "Search Everywhere Optimization," the new framework that replaces traditional SEO thinking and actually moves the needle for entrepreneurs building visible, profitable brands. You'll learn: → Why SEO now means Search EVERYWHERE Optimization → How your website, social media, Google Business Profile,    YouTube, and AI search all need to work together → Why most entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed by trends    (and how to stop) → The #1 mistake killing your visibility right now → How to market human-first AND data-backed at the same time → What self-sabotage actually looks like in your marketing strategy → How to create consistency online without burning out If you're a woman entrepreneur trying to get found, get visible, and turn that visibility into real clients, This episode is your roadmap. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Design vs. strategy — what's the real difference? 3:58 – What SEO actually means in 2025 4:28 – Why entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed (and how to fix it) 5:46 – Human-first marketing explained 7:10 – How all your platforms need to work together 9:15 – SEO and social media — the mindset shift 13:56 – Ashley's background and how she got here 19:57 – The self-sabotage no one talks about 25:16 – How to stay consistent without burning out 27:18 – Building a strategy roadmap 35:09 – The biggest marketing mistakes entrepreneurs make today 37:37 – Omni SEO and the ASK Map framework 43:19 – Events, workshops, and community 49:22 – Why you have to bet on yourself 🎙️ ABOUT ASHLEY WILLIS Founder, SDM Online Solutions & Amplify My Biz SEO Strategist | Human-First Marketing Expert Connect with Ashley: 📱 Instagram: @ashleytheseostrategist 🌐 https://seobestie.myflodesk.com/amplifymybiz New episodes every Monday.  Subscribe and build your brand with purpose. #SEO #SearchEverywhereOptimization #WomenEntrepreneurs #PersonalBrand #DigitalMarketing #AuthenticMediaPodcast #MarketingStrategy #OnlineVisibility Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! Amanda Sapp is a Houston-based media strategist, broadcaster, and community-centered communications leader with more than 12 years of experience amplifying voices that matter.  As Founder & CEO of ASAPP Media Group, she leads a boutique firm dedicated to strategic storytelling, brand visibility, and community impact for nonprofits, public-facing leaders, and entrepreneurs. In this episode, you'll learn: → What media authority actually means (and what it's NOT) → Why building relationships beats building follower counts → How to stop hiding your story and start letting it work for you → The mindset shift that separates people who build platforms from people who watch them → Why your ego is the biggest obstacle to your next level Amanda hosts “Here & Now with Amanda Sapp” on KPFT 90.1 FM and Amplify with Amanda Sapp, a multistreamed weekly program reaching audiences across YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn. If you're a woman entrepreneur trying to get visible, get credible, and get paid, This conversation is for you. TIMESTAMPS 01:17 Owning Your Story 03:09 What Media Authority Means 04:25 Building Platforms Offline 06:23 Launching ASAP Media Group 10:46 Getting Pushed Into More 12:32 Ego and Asking for Help 16:04 Setting the Atmosphere 18:45 The Book That Changed Her 19:39 Choosing Yourself First 21:29 Learning to Be Book 23:17 Storytelling Creates Impact 25:25 Belief and Taking Action 27:35 Vulnerability and Your Tribe 30:40 Strategic Visibility Basics 33:37 Women’s Media Strategy Mistakes 37:44 Structure Over More Money Connect with Amanda: 📱 Instagram: @theamandasapp 🎙️ ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST Helping women entrepreneurs build a visible, profitable brand, on camera, on social, and on YouTube. God's way. Not the world's way. 📲 Follow Danielle: @daniellejmartintv #MediaAuthority #WomenEntrepreneurs #PersonalBrand #AuthenticMediaPodcast #ContentStrategy #FaithAndBusiness #BrandVisibility #HoustonBusiness00:00 Virality Versus Authority Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! This week, we're sitting down with Sarah Smith, founder and CEO of SpeakerBox Media. From launching a business with $500 in 2018 to scaling a podcast studio from 100 to 4,000 square feet (even through the pandemic), Sarah shares the exact framework she used to turn her zone of genius into a profitable, scalable business.  Also, you'll learn more about how we're talking about having your authority before external recognition arrives. Sarah defines authority personally as knowing your zone of genius and professionally as aligning what you do best with what the market values enough to pay for. TIMESTAMPS: 01:56 What Authority Means 03:37 Identity Before Titles 15:46 Podcasting as Authority Asset 19:52 Why Corporate Podcasts 24:48 Followers vs Advocates 27:31 Unlearning External Validation 29:49 Rooted Validation 36:56 Visibility Buzzword 39:42 When to Go Visible 42:31 Owned vs Earned Media 47:14 Imposter Syndrome Advice If you're a business owner, founder, or corporate professional wondering how to build authority, grow a podcast for your business, or create owned media that builds trust at scale, this episode is your masterclass. Connect with Sarah: @speakerboxsarah | https://speakerboxmedia.com/. Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.

Send Me a Text Message Here! From creating vision boards and completing a Daniel Fast… to pitching herself into Great Day Houston and later taking a leap of faith to join OWN’s Ready to Love, Alexis reveals what it really looks like to walk by Faith instead of fear. Alexis “Fly” Jones is an award-winning TV producer and public relations professional with over 20 years of experience creating culture-forward storytelling, live segments, and brand-elevating content across news, entertainment, and corporate media.  She spent eight years as a producer in a Top 8 market at CBS KHOU 11 News on Great Day Houston alongside host Deborah Duncan, sharpening a signature style that blends heart, pace, and audience-first storytelling. In this episode, we talk about: • Overcoming imposter syndrome • Trusting God in seasons of transition • How favor creates opportunities • Leaving comfort to pursue purpose • Building confidence without validation • Gift vs talent explained • Fasting for clarity and direction • Protecting your peace, boundaries, and circle If you’ve ever questioned whether you belong in the room… this episode is your reminder that purpose doesn’t always come with permission first. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Imposter Syndrome Intro 00:21 Meet Alexis Fly Jones 01:25 How We Met 02:31 Gift Over Resume 07:10 Leaving Great Day Houston 09:33 "Ready to Love" Leap 11:04 Reality TV Behind The Scenes 12:19 60 Seconds To Fly Origin 16:12 Opportunity vs Imposter Syndrome 21:06 Build Your Own Doors 22:00 Gift vs Talent 24:11 Worth Without Earning 25:02 Finding Yourself Through Fasting 29:36 Wilderness Season To Purpose 31:49 Staying Visible Online 35:20 First Love Yourself Season 39:44 Confidence Beats Imposter Syndrome 41:26 Authenticity And Ambition 43:11 Know Your Value In Love Connect with Alexis Fly Jones: @thealexis_fly Support the show CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Instagram: @daniellejmartintv Website: https://stan.store/daniellejmartintv ABOUT THE AUTHENTIC MEDIA PODCAST: The Authentic Media Podcast helps women entrepreneurs and business owners build a visible, profitable brand — on camera, on social media, and on YouTube. You'll learn how to show up confidently on camera, build a personal brand that attracts the right clients, create content that actually grows your business, and go from invisible to in-demand — whether you're starting from scratch or ready to scale. New episodes every Monday. Subscribe and Build your Brand with Purpose.