When it comes to hiring friends and family, many business owners have mixed feelings. Some think it's a great idea and others cringe at the thought. In this episode, Bernadette shares how hiring her mom has been the best addition to her busines

Ep 39 - Over-preparedness is a thing

Apr 13th, 2022 14m 23s

It might seem odd but there are times when you can over-prepare. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitter YouTubeDownload and subscribe wherever you listen to po

Ep. 38 - Prioritizing what’s important in your business

Apr 6th, 2022 18m 5s

Sometimes in business, we spend time doing things that aren't really a priority. In this episode, the duo discusses ways you can determine what's important. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them on s

Ep. 37 - It’s not personal, it’s just business

Mar 30th, 2022 12m 53s

Sometimes in business, you have to make tough decisions. In this episode, the duo talks about setting business boundaries. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitt

Ep. 36 - You Are The Solution to Someone's Problem

Mar 23rd, 2022 12m 5s

When you know you have the solution to someone else's problem, it makes it easier for you to show up. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitter YouTubeDownload an

Ep. 35 - Building Genuine Relationships with People vs "Networking"

Mar 16th, 2022 14m 39s

In this episode, the duo shares how building relationships (business and personal) requires intentionality and management. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitt

Ep. 34 - Estate Planning Is Not Just For Old People

Mar 9th, 2022 19m 3s

One thing the pandemic has taught us all is life is uncertain and you don't have to be old to die. In this episode, the duo talks about the importance of estate plans and how they impact your business. Join our online community "The Efficient C

Ep. 33 - Last Minute Requests Are Your Problem

Mar 2nd, 2022 12m 38s

In this episode, the pair discuss how expecting others to work on your last-minute requests can put a strain on a business or personal relationship.Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them on social med

Ep. 32 - The Difference Between a Business and a Hustle

Feb 23rd, 2022 15m 27s

Some people have businesses and others have hustles. In this episode, the duo discusses the differences between the two and share equal respect for them both. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them on

Ep. 31 - Make It Easy For People To Do Business With You

Feb 16th, 2022 14m 13s

In this episode, the pair discusses how important it is for business owners to make it easy for their customers/clients to do business with them. With all the choices clients have today, you want to give them a reason why they should do busines

Ep. 30 - Starting Over Isn't The Same Thing as Quitting

Feb 9th, 2022 15m 37s

In this episode, Bernadette gets vulnerable and discusses how her divorce made her view of "quitting" different. The pair discusses the difference between knowing when to quit and when to start over. Join our online community "The Efficient CE

Ep. 29 - Taking Breaks are Necessary

Feb 2nd, 2022 14m 37s

After a year-long hiatus, Bernadette and Kenya come back to share more about how 2021 shaped their lives and businesses. They discuss the importance of taking breaks as business owners and how decompressing can help you build your business.Join

Ep. 28 - Growing Together

Dec 30th, 2020 19m 24s

In part 2 of the CEO Launch special holiday episodes, and the season 1 finale, Bernadette and Kenya share more about their unique mother-daughter bond. They discuss how they impact, support, and hold each other accountable while reflecting on

Ep. 27 - The CEO Legacy

Dec 23rd, 2020 20m 11s

In this special holiday episode Bernadette and Kenya pay tribute to the family member who started the CEO legacy: Hattie Washington. Featuring interviews with Bernadette's grandmother and Kenya's grandmother, we get an intimate look at the matr

Ep. 26 - Relationships Are the New Currency

Dec 16th, 2020 19m 23s

In this episode Bernadette and Kenya discuss the new currency - relationships! Kenya leads with a story that highlights how building and nurturing relationships yields better results than chasing numbers. Join our online community "The Efficien

Ep. 25 - Playing the Long Game

Dec 9th, 2020 14m 53s

In this episode, Kenya kicks us off with a story that leads into a conversation about playing the long game. Bernadette and Kenya provide us with insight on how to be intentional about the goals that take an extended period o f time to accompli

Ep. 24 - Celebrating Yourself in Business

Dec 2nd, 2020 12m 40s

In this week's episode Bernadette and Kenya discuss how important it is to remember to celebrate your wins, and how to intentionally set goals to give yourself a reason to celebrate. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Fac

Ep. 23 - Defining Success for Yourself

Nov 25th, 2020 15m 22s

This week Bernadette and Kenya discuss how they define success for themselves, while encourage you to create your own definition of success. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them on social media:Face

Ep. 22 - How Small Business Influenced Kenya's Life

Nov 18th, 2020 16m 25s

In this episode Kenya leads the discussion as she shares how small business and entrepreneurship has impacted her decisions, thoughts, and feelings in her life. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them

Ep. 21 - When You Build Distractions Will Come

Nov 11th, 2020 19m

This week Bernadette and Kenya discuss how to deal with the distractions that are sure to come as you build your business. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Facebook and follow them on social media:FacebookInstagramTwitt

Ep. 20 - Building Your Dream Team

Nov 4th, 2020 16m 49s

In this week’s episode Bernadette and Kenya discuss the struggles of admitting when you need help as a solo entrepreneur, and the benefits of partnerships as you build your dream team.Join our online community "The Efficient CEO Movement" on Fa

Ep. 19 - Don't Sweat The Small Stuff

Oct 28th, 2020 17m 35s

In this episode Kenya shares her “Lima Bean Story,” which eases into a larger conversation with Bernadette about instant gratification, patience, perseverance, and finding the balance between playing the short and long game as an entrepreneur.

Ep. 18 - Our Business Pet Peeves

Oct 21st, 2020 16m 50s

This week Bernadette & Kenya share their business pet peeves. While funny, they share down to earth reasons why business owners should strive to avoid these. Tag us on social media if we share one that you dislike as well. Join our online comm

Ep. 17 - Practice Don't Make Perfect

Oct 14th, 2020 17m 53s

This week Bernadette and Kenya discuss how practice does not make perfect because perfection is not real. Many aspiring entrepreneurs never get started because they are waiting for the perfect time. Join our online community "The Efficient CEO

Ep. 16 - Be True To Who You Say You Are

Oct 7th, 2020 17m 54s

This week, Bernadette and Kenya discuss why it's important to show up as your authentic self in every space you walk in. Particularly as a business owner, you want to make sure your message and your mission are aligned with your actions. Join o