Finding leaders in your field that can help guide you is the essence of mentorship. Seeking inspiration from others can be transformational when it comes to achieving your business goals. If you are looking for strategies to find a mentor or would like to strengthen your relationship with your current one, this is the episode for you.

There are so many costs associated with work other than the work itself. Childcare, food, mental health, travel expenses, and more are all aspects you should consider when figuring out your total compensation needs. To make sure you’re getting taken care of on all fronts before committing to a new job or project, Cate and Kalilah share details worth thinking about.

“You are providing something of value. What are getting in return?” As Cate and Kalilah said before, employers come to you for a reason, so never walk away from hard work empty-handed. Not only can opportunities yield a great payout, but there are also other ways to leverage opportunities. Think about being able to grow your network, or expand your leadership role(s), for example. Gain insights on how to maximize your work experiences in this installment of the series.

Employers want you for a reason. Be it your creativity, expertise, knowledge, or all the above, your work is valuable. As Cate says, “time is money for all of us,” so do not waste your time with people or companies that won’t compensate you fairly. Learn how to recognize your worth and strategies for healthy boundary setting in this second episode.

Cate and Kalilah have had wildly different paths to their current positions, but they share common values in ensuring you not only get what you want but stay true to yourself in the process. In this conversation, they focus on specific tactics and mindsets to employ when walking into negotiations recognizing the power and position within your lived experience.

Brush up on your financial literacy and business finance knowledge in this 3-part series led by Dionne Gumbs, CEO and founder of GenEQTY. When building and maintaining any business, making smart financial decisions and knowing how to raise capital is essential. Get ready to learn fundamental financial concepts and strategies to keep your finances in check when building your business!

The world of startup funding is complex, but is made easier to understand in this part of the series. Dionne takes you through various types of fundraising strategies, from loans to different types of investment methods. By the end of this episode, you will know how to seek the capital you need to jumpstart your business.

Any money that goes out must come back in, right? This is the basic idea of cash flow, but it is actually a bit more complex. Learn all the essential components of managing your cash flow to become profitable and successful in this last episode of the Intro to Business Finance series.