Creating a Legacy Through Entrepreneurship and Community with Dr. Nicole Young-Martin

My podcasting bestie is here today and she has a lot to say! Dr.

Nicole Young-Martin is a creative professional, writer, producer, podcaster and much more! And, in this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, we discuss what it's like to create your own legacy through entrepreneurship and community.

Have you ever thought about the legacy you're leaving behind? When you're working for a company or organization, your focus is on their community culture and goals.

But as an entrepreneur, you get to choose your own. You get to decide what you want to be known for.

In this episode, Dr. Nicole shares her entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges and triumphs of freelancing, the importance of community, and the significance of identity in branding and business.

She emphasizes the need for balance, the power of saying no, and the value of continuous learning. Dr.

Nicole also reflects on her experiences in academia and the evolving landscape of higher education, particularly regarding DEI initiatives. And, she gives us a bunch of Queer Black Women Entrepreneurs that we can follow and support.

We talk: 11:37 - The power of saying so 20:33 - Community-centric business models 33:22 - Building community and personal branding 38:02 - Navigating the "expert" label and its challenges 50:44 - Balancing freelance work and personal identity 57:16 - Planning for change and transitioning in business Episode References: Danielle Moodie Black Women Taught Us - Book by Dr. Jenn M.

Jackson Dr. Jenn M Jackson Private Coaching for Creative Professionals - Michelle May Musique Noire Erin Pompa Black and Published Podcast Nerdacity Podcast with DuEwa Frazier Reed, Write, and Create Joy Ann Reid Don Lemon Melissa Harris Perry Connect with Nicole! - IG @blackwritersread - YouTube @coco_penexplore Connect with Pink Lady! - IG @pinkladyprod - Tik Tok @pinkladyprod - LinkedIn @pinkladyprod Follow Bet On Yourself, Sis! on social media - IG @betonyourselfsis - Tik Tok @betonyourselfsis - YouTube @betonyourselfsis