“Your genius is in your normal—lean into what comes naturally to you, and stop chasing someone else’s path.” - Quinn Conyers

"If you keep telling people that you’re going to help them, they’ll discount your value—because we’re not the help. Stop helping and start coaching, assisting, partnering, elevating, empowering.” - Quinn Conyers

Keywords:

public speaking, women empowerment, entrepreneurship, personal brand, elevator pitch, abundance mindset, Black women, business strategies, community support, ambition

Summary:

In this episode of Black Girl Ambition, host Niya Baxter speaks with Quinn Conyers, a dynamic public speaker and entrepreneur, about her journey into public speaking, the importance of personal branding, and how women, especially Black women, can leverage their voices to grow their businesses. Quinn shares insights on crafting effective elevator pitches, the significance of community support, and the mindset shift needed to embrace abundance over scarcity. The conversation emphasizes the power of ambition and the necessity of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals to thrive in entrepreneurship.

Takeaways:

Quinn Conyers emphasizes the importance of using your voice to grow your business.

Public speaking can be a significant revenue stream for entrepreneurs.

Women, especially Black women, often undervalue their services and charge too little.

Crafting a compelling elevator pitch is crucial for business success.

Using wealthy words can elevate the perception of your services.

Community support is vital for recognizing and affirming one's genius.

Ambition should be embraced as a superpower, not downplayed.

The mindset of being 'peaceful and paid' is essential for sustainable success.

Avoid the pitfalls of a one-on-one business model; leverage one-on-many strategies.

Your natural talents can be your greatest asset in entrepreneurship.

Chapters:

00:00 Empowering Ambition: The Journey Begins

01:40 Quinn Conyers: A Voice for Black Women in Business

03:43 The Evolution of a Public Speaker

06:55 Corporate Experience: A Stepping Stone to Entrepreneurship

09:31 Defining Personal Brand and Niche in Speaking

12:10 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Speaking

14:28 Maximizing Opportunities: The Power of Public Speaking

17:56 Crafting the Perfect Elevator Pitch

20:31 Reframing Language: From Help to Empowerment

24:34 Building Wealth Through Public Speaking

27:44 Rewiring for Abundance: Peaceful and Paid

32:25 Common Pitfalls for Black Women Entrepreneurs

36:39 Community: The Key to Recognizing Your Genius

37:10 Ambitions and Aspirations: The Future of Quinn Conyers

38:14 Final Words of Wisdom: Embrace Your Ambition

Reach out to Quinn Conyers to connect:

www.QuinnConyers.com

@Quinnconyers on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

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