Most of us want to find a career that brings us enjoyment and fulfillment, something we're passionate about that makes a meaningful impact. Maybe you're still looking, or maybe you have the career but wonder if you have what it takes to translate the work you do into your own business.
Betting on yourself to start your own business starts with self-confidence, and in this episode, Amber Rose West is joined by Zandra Webb, Founder, and CEO of ZEducation, LLC. With 20 years of experience as an educator, administrator, and education coach, Zandra started her business to help educators grow and maximize their potential, both professionally and personally. She is committed to empowering through self-love, self-duplication, and self-improvement.
Zandra and Amber dive into how self- is the critical foundation to entrepreneurship and talk at length about the role higher education does and doesn't play when it comes to careers.
Highlights in this episode:
- Zandra talks about her journey from working for someone else to working for herself. She knew her content but didn't know if she knew business.
- A "confidence spark" comes when all of a sudden you believe in yourself to do something for yourself that you've always only done for other people.
- Zandra and Amber talk about the normal emotion of fear when starting a business. Zandra describes how she managed her fear and relied on her connection with God and with other women of color who were experiencing similar roadblocks.
- Zandra shares how she stays confident and motivated in her business, including daily affirmations and the belief that if she doesn't walk in her purpose, she is doing a disservice to someone else.
- Amber points out that social media helps entrepreneurs connect with others and that it's a powerful tool for knowledge sharing.
- Continuing education and professional development are very important for leaders, especially women of color, as they seek to "keep up" with their male counterparts.
- Remember to invest in yourself as an entrepreneur. Zandra's advice for entrepreneurs: get a mentor or a group you can learn from.
- The two discuss the role of higher education and its value, whether or not your career is in the field you studied.
- If you feel like you're not learning from all the hours you're putting in on "YouTube University," your confidence is going to plummet; spending a bit of money to get a coach or mentor is invaluable.
Want to take the next steps in being a woman of color and confidence? Amber’s Vibrant Voice and Visibility is a mastermind that teaches you how to heal negative brain chatter and develop authentic confidence from the inside out so you can live a life of power, presence, and purpose.
Visit www.vibrantconfidence.com to find out more!
Connect with Zandra Webb:
Website: www.zandrawebb.com
Instagram: @zeewebbisback
LinkedIn: @zandraawebb
Facebook: @zeeawebb
