Networking hasn't changed. But the way you approach it should. As a CEO you have to be discerning about the rooms you enter. Be intentional about your long game and be mindful about who you associate with. If you're not clear about your "why" for networking, you won't find yourself in the appropriate rooms, circles or events. The last thing you want to do is waste your time and energy with anything that will prove fruitless. Focus on getting in better rooms and making connections that lead to real deal.

It's the wild wild west out in these internet street. Every day I open my social media to complaints about people copying or outright jacking content and courses. But nine times out of ten, the person haven't taken the steps to legally protect their IP! In today's episode I give you a few tips on things you can do to protect your content and retain the right to make money on the IP.

Did you know you can negotiate terms with an investor? A lot of people don't know that. The assumption is that once an investor makes an offer, you to take it as is. But as in life, everything is negotiable. In this episode I give tips on how to effectively position yourself to negotiate the terms and get the best chance of securing a funding deal that you can be happy with. Also, you can buy the book The Mogul Chix® Guide to Getting VC Funding (on the Mogul Chix® website, or on Amazon) or join Funding School™ (mogulchixacademy.com) to improve your chances of successfully getting funding for your company.

Ladies, it's OK. Constructive criticism usually doesn't come from ill intent. Many women honestly want to see you win. And sometimes it means helping you adjust that crown and make better decision in this business world. But sometimes the delivery can be perceived as wrong or harmful. So how do we help each other adjust our crowns? It starts with open conversation. I don't know about you, but I am my sister's keeper.

When you have hiring needs, it's easy to start interviewing before understanding the salary landscape. Many entrepreneurs make that mistake. A lot try to fit their hired to their budget. In fact they end up losing on great talent when they take that approach. It's better to understand what salaries look like before even talking to the first candidate. It saves time and helps you find the right people and pay them what they're worth.

DISCLAIMER: I did this podcast episode as a Facebook/Youtube livestream. So the quality is a little different.

The political landscape has gotten hot! Biden is out, Harris is in. There have been coalitions breaking records in funding and Zoom calls. But not everyone is on board. People have questions, and rightly so. But now is the time to focus on things like policy. Women and people of color stay under attack. And Kamala Harris is getting it from all sides. There's a chance to make history. But it's going to take a steady ground game and an even baton passing relay race. Can it be done?