A change in the season is also a good time to look around and switch things up. It is our natural biological reaction to a new season to look at how we can get rid of the old and add some new energy into our lives. Fallin in…. features an array of new artists, underdogs, and hot on the scene talent you can add to your rotation of music. A few highlights of this play list include upcoming artist Kevin Ross with his EP Drive and Jhene Aiko with the release of her second studio album Trip. Drive gives a beautiful compilation of the sweet sound that is Kevin Ross. The first time that I heard Kevin Ross was at a Ro James performance in Baltimore where he performed notable single “Long song Away”. It was from that point on that I’ve kept an eye on Kevin Ross. Kevin Ross offers the sweet, sugary, smooth R&B sound reminiscent of his idols Babyface and Joe. Highlighted in the playlist is “Cruise” and “Like I do” which will put you in the right kind of mood.

Jhene Aiko’s Trip is an artistic representation of her journey through grief when she lost her brother Miyagi in 2012 to cancer. In this time, she turned to her music, drugs, and spiritual enlightenment to move past her grief. Her experimentation with LSD, shrooms, and weed is apparent in the highs and lows of her music. The airiness of her voice blends perfectly with the ambience of her production. Highlights of the melodic album include “Sativa” featuring Swae Lee and “Jukai”. “Sativa” is the perfect capitulation of her airy sound and production with a sexual appeal that is an easy listen. “Jukai” grapples with her thoughts of suicide and the use of drugs to attempt a high that would be close enough to reach her brother. Trip is a standout this month because Jhene Aiko shared her vulnerability and created an art piece worth recognition.

Jhene Aiko’s tickets for her tour dates were released on October 13^th. Catch her tour down below:

11/14 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
11/17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Theatre
11/19 – Toronto, Canada @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre
11/20 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
11/21 – Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver
11/24  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11/26 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
11/27  Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
11/06 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
11/07  Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
11/08  Vancouver, Canada @ Vogue Theatre
11/10  San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
11/13  Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo by Microsoft
11/27  Honolulu, HI @ The Republik

Check out the playlist down below and comment your favorite song!

A year after graduation and a year into my adult life have come with a few learning hurdles and insight. A key factor into my continual search for knowledge and self-improvement is my establishments of tools that provide me with information on how I can continue to improve myself. These tools have also enabled me to stay focused and not get sidetracked by the success of others in my life or on social media. Grounding yourself and surrounding yourself in motivation and inspiration is a key way to stay focused on your entrepreneurial or life goals. Podcasts have been an essential aspect of my self-growth by providing me with topics and aspects of my life to focus on and hone to become a better person. Podcasts are also a good way to gain insight on pop culture, news and insight into people who have succeeded in a field you would like to reach.

Here are 5 podcasts that I recommend:

The Friend Zone: The Friend Zone Podcast is hosted by Francheska Ramsey aka Hey Fran Hey, Dustin Ross, and Assante and it gives a refreshing look into personal wellness. The opening of the show sets the tone as an inside look into “mental health, mental wealth, and mental hygiene, because who in the hell wants a musty brain?”. Segments of the show include responding to listener’s feedback on social media, the wellness segment, the TV Land segment, the music man segment, the listener letter segment, and the black business shout out segment. The podcast provides the perfect mix of fun and insight into your personal growth and if you’re into music a great way to discover new music. Black-owned businesses are also recognized on each episode to encourage community support. Listen here.

The Mattie James Show: The Mattie James Show is hosted by Mattie James who is a style blogger based in Atlanta. Her blog mattiejames.com is a great resource for style, beauty, and lifestyle tips. The Mattie James show as an extension of her brand provides further insight into her experiences blogging, branding and handling a business, as well as answering listener questions. Listen here.

Therapy for Black Girls: Therapy For Black Girls is hosted by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford who is a licensed psychologist in the state of Georgia. Her specialties include working with black women in both individual and couples counseling. Therapy for Black Girls is an extension of her expertise where she creates a space for black women and girls to talk about mental health issues and personal development. Listen here.

Switch, Pivot or Quit: Switch, Pivot or Quit is a women’s empowerment podcast hosted by Ahyiana Angel. Angel’s name is befitting as she uses her experiences as a creator of a jewelry line, author, and publicist to offer encouragement to women looking to make a switch up in their life. Switch, Pivot or quit creates a space where women that want more in their life can gain insight in how to make personal and professional changes. Listen here.

Heart + Hustle: Heart + Hustle is hosted by Angelica Yarde and Charisma Moran. Angelica Yarde is the editor and designer of Studio 404, which is a design blog. In 2014, she launched paper shop Studio 404 that includes greeting cards, note cards and prints. She also co-owns a branding strategy studio with her husband in Florida. Charisma also comes with expertise as the owner of 725 Creative, which is a social media, and branding firm that specializes in working with creative and non-profits. Angelia and Charisma fit their title as hustlers, creatives and entrepreneurs because it is with their skill and experiences that they can provide an inside look into business and relationships with their podcast Heart + Hustle. Listen here.

Hashtags + Stilettos: Hashtags and Stilettos is hosted by Sakita Holley who is the founder and CEO of House of Success. House of Success is a NY based lifestyle PR Firm. Over the years, Sakita has fine-tuned her expertise in the PR world and has created Hashtags + Stilettos to inspire others to reach the same level of success. The podcast provides valuable inside knowledge on business, lifestyle, PR knowledge and features interviews from entrepreneurs. This podcast is for the go-getter with a plan and Hashtags and Stilettos will help guide your plan. Listen here.

 

Maximize Your Potential

Dreaming big is an essential part of being an entrepreneur. There are so many millennial with a side hustle or big dreams of starting their own business. The Internet provides a wealth of knowledge but sometimes it’s easy to get lost on what exactly can lead to success. These particular women give you a start point on maximizing your potential business plans.

Bari A. Williams is head of North America’s Operations Management at StubHub. Currently, she is also a contract lawyer and has provided easy tips to help you start your business the correct way. In her guide she touches on how to classify your business, how to protect yourself legally, and how to take your business from a side hustle to money-making full time position.

Ladies Get Paid was founded by Claire Wasserman with the express mission of changing the employment gap. Ladies Get Paid also provides a platform for collaboration with monthly community Town Hall’s where you can connect and network with other boss women. Every town hall has the added bonus of webinars and workshops to transform an inspired moment into action. Online webinars range on a variety of topics from starting your own business to networking and branding. If you form a connection, you can keep the conversation going and join the slack group community.

SAVE BIG

Many Millennials face the challenges of conquering student loan debt and finding different ways to create wealth (aka) the side hustle. The one thing that can be done to learn and make changes in your life is to saturate your mind with tools that can guide you on the right path.There are so many experts that have gone through the process and have been able to pay off their student loan debt and also create wealth by savings and investing.

Here are a few #BOSS women with a blueprint:

Courtney Sanders is the founder of Think & Grow Chick. She is an entrepreneur, speaker, and host in her podcast where she shares insight on personal finance and money management. Courtney hosts a wealth of knowledge and provides courses and products in every price range to invest in your future. In particular she has an 8-week online boot camp that gives specific guideline on how you can upgrade your finances.

Dominique Broadway is a powerhouse personal finance expert. She has developed a knack for making personal finance seem simple and fun. Dominique offers financial coaching and a 5-week boot camp that will snatch you of debt and place you on the path to wealth.

Tela Holcombe is a trading and investments guru. Have you ever been tired of your debt collecting or wanted to create another stream of income? Well, Tela makes investing simple with her free course that is self-paced. She also offers a Facebook community where you freely ask questions and connect with others who are also striving to increase their wealth.

Jalesa Ann is a personal finance and success coach and she is here with a guide to reach your wealth goals. Jalesa is a great resource because she was tested by fire in the past where she was one paycheck away from homelessness. She is now thriving with multiple streams of income, has paid off 40k of debt, and has even increased her credit score. In her expertise, she has now created My Money Mogul and an 8-week investment boot camp.

Comment down below if you have used any of these courses!