When it comes to building a *GREAT* team, let’s just say there are some lessons that I learned the not-so-easy way.

But that’s ok… because now I’m able to share them with you. (worth it!)

Some lessons were as simple and light as implementing mental health days (and scheduling them strategically.)

Others, well, let's just say they stung a bit.

In this episode, you’ll learn the exact strategies my team and I use to create a more productive, feedback-driven, and mentally healthy team culture. (Psst: I’m even giving you my exact team meeting formula to keep things movin’ and groovin’!)

Click play to hear all of this and…

(00:01:04) What the whole team and I do (and don’t do) to increase productivity.

(00:09:49) How the team and I improve, save time, and reach our goals faster.

(00:16:52) Why we implemented monthly mental health days (and the details behind them).

(00:17:54) The extra thought that has gone a *long way* for mental health days and holidays.

(00:19:40) What every leader must do to foster trust and independence in the team.

(00:21:22) The importance of not settling for mediocrity and continuously pushing for improvement.

(00:23:06) The risks of complacency and what it can affect in your business.

(00:24:09) The number one morale and productivity killer. (Avoid this at all costs!)

(00:30:25) Your action step!

Sources:

- Forbes, *[How To Reduce Unnecessary Meetings At Work](https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinecastrillon/2023/01/05/how-to-reduce-unnecessary-meetings-at-work/?sh=4d14bc5e4b20)*, Caroline Castrillon

For full show notes, visit: [jasminestar.com/podcast/episode419](http://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode419)

STOP: you’ll need to prepare your hearts for this one…

You’re about to experience an inside look with some of the most brilliant minds discussing business, entrepreneurship, and development.

How brilliant you ask? Well…

Jocelyn Moore: Jay Rockefeller, (the U.S senator) pulled up a seat at the table for her, literally.

Chelsea Grayson: American Apparel and True Religion recruited her to be their CEO, and she made them profitable again.

Susan Sierota: built and sold a billion-dollar business, and is now my mentor.

If you’re ready for a discussion on what it takes to truly make it in business, these women have walked the walk to turn their desires into reality and have some invaluable insights to share.

In this episode you’ll hear personal stories of the emotional aspects of entrepreneurship, practical advice on seeking mentors and sponsors, and the answers to some GREAT business questions from my Instagram community.

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(00:00:01) Introductions of the BRILLIANT women in business participating in the roundtable conversation.

(00:02:09) How these three women first connected and changed lives (like mine!).

(00:03:30) The importance of sponsorship and how it differs from mentorship.

(00:07:04) Personal stories of how these women were sponsored and the impact it had on their careers.

(00:10:45) What the younger generations need to succeed.

(00:13:13) The importance of giving back and supporting other women in their careers.

(00:14:38) Advice on choosing a mentor and assessing the return on investment.

(00:16:30) Strategies for reaching out to potential mentors and building relationships with them.

(00:17:42) The importance of letting relationships with potential mentors develop naturally over time.

(00:17:46) A discussion on identifying and leveraging your current network for mentorship.

(00:18:53) Debate on paying/charging for mentorship/

(00:22:05) The importance of relationships (regardless of the person’s current status or connections).

(00:25:52) How to manage expectations and boundaries in relationships.

(00:32:29) The right time to launch a product or service.

(00:35:46) What you should know BEFORE launching a new offer.

(00:45:43) How these women balance personal life and entrepreneurship.

(00:50:28) The underlying motivations that drive entrepreneurs.

For full show notes, visit:

https://jasminestar.com/podcast/episode418

Have you ever wondered how struggling companies turned things around to be successful again?

I know I sure have. I always wonder what the bottleneck was…

Was it the leadership? The products? The operations? The experience?

This is why I was THRILLED to bring on Chelsea Grayson to hear all about her experiences doing this exact thing!

Chelsea was sought after and brought in as the CEO of True Religion and American Apparel to make them profitable again.

Think: bar rescue, but for renowned retail companies. We love a good transformation, am I right?

In this episode, you’ll get an inside look into the rebrand strategies that took place to turn things around for American Apparel and True Religion.

Click play to hear all of this and…

(00:01:49) Chelsea’s answer to the question, “Can you have it ALL in life?”

(00:02:40) Chelsea’s experience as a single mom and the challenges of balancing career and family.

(00:06:31) Chelsea’s career progression and the renowned companies she’s been a CEO at.

(00:08:19) How she developed the skill of fearlessness in approaching challenging situations at work.

(00:09:54) Chelsea’s decision-making process and transition to the role of General Counsel at American Apparel.

(00:16:07) Chelsea’s decision to take on a VERY challenging opportunity despite financial limitations.

(00:17:52) How Chelsea handles problems step by step.

(00:26:10) The details Chelsea implemented in her rebrand strategy at American Apparel that made it profitable again.

(00:29:40) The challenges Chelsea faced when revamping the brand at True Religion.

(00:38:26) How to get chosen in a career or sector you want to be in.

(00:43:38) Chelsea’s personal experience of overcoming a scary situation.

(00:46:44) How Chelsea dealt with rejection when she was passed up for a board position.

For full show notes, visit:

jasminestar.com/podcast/episode417