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Hiring Revolution: Our First Hire

Embarking on hiring for the first time can be overwhelming, and oftentimes we can ease our own discomfort by following a process that just retraces where we’ve already been. The drawback is we often miss out on engaging with the person right in front of us. Learn from Trina and Alfonso about how to place yourself in a place of curiosity and learning while simultaneously being clear on what you need from the role, your team, and this specific hire.

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Negotiation: Mentorship

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.

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Negotiation: Total Compensation

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.

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Negotiation: Leveraging Opportunity

“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.

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Negotiation: Know Your Worth

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.

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Negotiation: Strategy

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.

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Getting into the Right Mindset

Getting yourself in the right headspace to take your business to the next level is tough. In this five-episode series, Coven Co-Founder and Partner Bethany Iverson is here to walk you through the necessary steps to prepare you for the exciting tasks of selecting investors and developing pitch decks.

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Finding the Right Investors

In this episode, you learn how to navigate the world of investing and fundraising, which really means finding the people that will help elevate and grow your business. Tune in to unlock networking tips and tricks and how to talk to potential stakeholders for your business.

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Building your Pitch Deck, Part 2

In this episode, we continue our conversation on the essential ingredients to creating fantastic pitch decks. Now that you know the building blocks, it’s time to really illustrate what makes your business compelling, competitive, and able to grow. Learn the remaining elements of creating an outstanding pitch deck that will make your business stand out and be memorable in this episode.

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Going into the Pitch Meeting

You did it! You completed your pitch deck and are ready to present your business plan to a potential investor. This may seem daunting, but lean into your feelings and believe in yourself. This last episode of the series gives you the tools you need to be successful and confident in your pitch meeting. Remember, you got this!

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Ideation

Building a product can be tough, that’s why we use the process of ideation to get our ideas out of our heads, onto paper, and then into the real world. Join Jasmine Russell, CEO and founder of Monicat Data and Sunsett.io in this three-episode series on product development. Our first episode tackles the important questions you should be asking yourself when developing your product in order to eventually take your plans from imagination to reality.

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