60 acast.com Forever Funemployed https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed en Janna Joyner Janna Joyner Where dreamers, doers, and build-it-againers embrace the lifelong work of becoming. Forever Funemployed is a podcast for people doing the intentional work of building a full life—again and again.

This isn’t just about careers. It’s about becoming.


Hosted by Janna Joyner, a writer, mother, speaker, and lifelong builder, this Forever Funemployed dives into the real work: mental, emotional, spiritual, professional, and everything in between. Whether you’re pivoting, healing, dreaming, or redefining what success looks like, this podcast is your reminder that though this work is hard, it’s still good work. It's still necessary work.


Expect honest conversations, soulful insights, and encouragement to live boldly, love deeply, and lead yourself with truth, confidence, care, and courage.


You’re not just funemployed through a job title—you’re forever committed to a well-rounded, purpose-filled life.

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]]> Forever Funemployed is a podcast for people doing the intentional work of building a full life—again and again.

This isn’t just about careers. It’s about becoming.


Hosted by Janna Joyner, a writer, mother, speaker, and lifelong builder, this Forever Funemployed dives into the real work: mental, emotional, spiritual, professional, and everything in between. Whether you’re pivoting, healing, dreaming, or redefining what success looks like, this podcast is your reminder that though this work is hard, it’s still good work. It's still necessary work.


Expect honest conversations, soulful insights, and encouragement to live boldly, love deeply, and lead yourself with truth, confidence, care, and courage.


You’re not just funemployed through a job title—you’re forever committed to a well-rounded, purpose-filled life.

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]]> false Janna Joyner info+5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4@mg-eu.acast.com 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 foreverfunemployed episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4/1658761225758-a025d0aab5a1b61433c9bb9f5cbec095.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed Forever Funemployed Funemployed...with Benefits Funemployed...with Benefits Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT 34:31 680661063605ee881ce27727 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/funemployedwith-benefits 680661063605ee881ce27727 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 funemployedwith-benefits full 3 2 In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the biggest pivots in my life: stepping away from entrepreneurship and re-entering the 9–5 world. But this isn’t about giving up—it’s about choosing a different kind of alignment.


I used to think leaving entrepreneurship was the end of something. But returning to full-time work taught me otherwise. In this episode, I’m unpacking what it meant to step back into the 9–5 life, not as a step back, but as a strategic and healing return. We’re talking about the invisible benefits that don’t appear in the job description: peace, purpose, stability, and self-trust.


I’m sharing the truth about what I gained, what I grieved, and how I learned to redefine ambition in this new season of life. If you’ve ever questioned whether walking away means starting over, this one’s for you.

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]]> In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the biggest pivots in my life: stepping away from entrepreneurship and re-entering the 9–5 world. But this isn’t about giving up—it’s about choosing a different kind of alignment.


I used to think leaving entrepreneurship was the end of something. But returning to full-time work taught me otherwise. In this episode, I’m unpacking what it meant to step back into the 9–5 life, not as a step back, but as a strategic and healing return. We’re talking about the invisible benefits that don’t appear in the job description: peace, purpose, stability, and self-trust.


I’m sharing the truth about what I gained, what I grieved, and how I learned to redefine ambition in this new season of life. If you’ve ever questioned whether walking away means starting over, this one’s for you.

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]]> Welcome Back: The New Meaning of Forever Funemployed Welcome Back: The New Meaning of Forever Funemployed Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:19:57 GMT 10:18 68010b8b45e1f487c1b363c9 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/welcome-back-the-new-meaning-of-forever-funemployed 68010b8b45e1f487c1b363c9 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 welcome-back-the-new-meaning-of-forever-funemployed full 3 1

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]]> <![CDATA[What I'm Doing Differently in 2023]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:37:21 GMT 26:00 63a4a3e19f41db0010f41e33 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/what-im-doing-differently-in-2023 63a4a3e19f41db0010f41e33 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 what-im-doing-differently-in-2023 full 2 6 It's safe to say 2022 was a wild ride. I am nearly sprinting into 2023! And while I know time is a construct, I really feel like January 1, 2023 is when the clock starts over and I can jumpstart a new way of doing this thing called life. Entrepreneurs, we must go into this new year with INTENTION!


Listen as I talk through the five habits I'm leaving in 2022, and things I'm committed to doing differently next year.

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]]> It's safe to say 2022 was a wild ride. I am nearly sprinting into 2023! And while I know time is a construct, I really feel like January 1, 2023 is when the clock starts over and I can jumpstart a new way of doing this thing called life. Entrepreneurs, we must go into this new year with INTENTION!


Listen as I talk through the five habits I'm leaving in 2022, and things I'm committed to doing differently next year.

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]]> ANNOUNCEMENT! Forever Funemployed Consulting Subscriptions are HERE! ANNOUNCEMENT! Forever Funemployed Consulting Subscriptions are HERE! Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:25:41 GMT 11:41 634714b5dddad30012c4f254 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/announcement-forever-funemployed-consulting-subscriptions-ar 634714b5dddad30012c4f254 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 announcement-forever-funemployed-consulting-subscriptions-ar full 2 5 Ready to invest in your business growth? I'm thrilled to announce my Forever Funemployed subscription-based consulting services!


Over the years I've served as so many entrepreneur friends' business best friend, guiding them through the tough parts of actually RUNNING their business. I call it, "the business of running your business." As we know, the product or service your business offers is only a small piece of the Entrepreneurship pie. There's growth and development, customer/client relations, pitching, ideating, putting pieces of the puzzles together, soft skill development, social media help...the list goes on!


This service is for you if:

  • You're ready to invest in your business but don't quite have budget to put a full consultant on payroll.
  • You know exactly WHAT you need to get to the next level, but need help with the HOW.
  • You have lots of ideas, but need a strategist make sense of them and put the pieces together
  • You are looking to build a personal executive team, but need help making valuable connections
  • You have elevated in your business or experienced significant growth, and now need to get serious about how you show up as an entrepreneur
  • You've plateaued in business and need a strategic and informed nudge lifting you to the next level.


Subscribe, and connect with me on Instagram! http://www.instagram.com/jannamjoyner


If you're ready to invest in yourself & your business, use this link to grab 15 minutes on my calendar; let's see which subscription tier is right for you. https://calendly.com/leapinnovativegroup/subscription-consulting-inquiry

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]]> Ready to invest in your business growth? I'm thrilled to announce my Forever Funemployed subscription-based consulting services!


Over the years I've served as so many entrepreneur friends' business best friend, guiding them through the tough parts of actually RUNNING their business. I call it, "the business of running your business." As we know, the product or service your business offers is only a small piece of the Entrepreneurship pie. There's growth and development, customer/client relations, pitching, ideating, putting pieces of the puzzles together, soft skill development, social media help...the list goes on!


This service is for you if:

  • You're ready to invest in your business but don't quite have budget to put a full consultant on payroll.
  • You know exactly WHAT you need to get to the next level, but need help with the HOW.
  • You have lots of ideas, but need a strategist make sense of them and put the pieces together
  • You are looking to build a personal executive team, but need help making valuable connections
  • You have elevated in your business or experienced significant growth, and now need to get serious about how you show up as an entrepreneur
  • You've plateaued in business and need a strategic and informed nudge lifting you to the next level.


Subscribe, and connect with me on Instagram! http://www.instagram.com/jannamjoyner


If you're ready to invest in yourself & your business, use this link to grab 15 minutes on my calendar; let's see which subscription tier is right for you. https://calendly.com/leapinnovativegroup/subscription-consulting-inquiry

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]]> <![CDATA[Communication & Accountability in the Workplace]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:36:13 GMT 10:01 632a243d31378e00124ee570 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/communication-accountability-in-the-workplace 632a243d31378e00124ee570 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 communication-accountability-in-the-workplace full 2 4 What happens when you drop the ball at work? What about when you agree to take on a client project, but soon realize you don't actually have the bandwidth and can't actually do the job well? Answer: YOU COMMUNICATE!


Open communication & accountability seems like taboo in a culture that says we must not only show up, but show up PERFECTLY every time. We are afraid to admit shortcomings and communicate out of fear that we'll be seen as less than perfect. Today, Janna's diving into how to have that uncomfortable conversation, and why our success depends on it.


TUNE IN!

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]]> What happens when you drop the ball at work? What about when you agree to take on a client project, but soon realize you don't actually have the bandwidth and can't actually do the job well? Answer: YOU COMMUNICATE!


Open communication & accountability seems like taboo in a culture that says we must not only show up, but show up PERFECTLY every time. We are afraid to admit shortcomings and communicate out of fear that we'll be seen as less than perfect. Today, Janna's diving into how to have that uncomfortable conversation, and why our success depends on it.


TUNE IN!

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]]> Homeownership for the Entrepreneur (feat. Van-Neisha Johnson) Homeownership for the Entrepreneur (feat. Van-Neisha Johnson) Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:45:20 GMT 1:19:12 62f3a8303e75ca0012f9a998 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/homeownership-for-the-entrepreneur-feat-van-neisha-johnson 62f3a8303e75ca0012f9a998 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 homeownership-for-the-entrepreneur-feat-van-neisha-johnson full 2 3 Can you really become a homeowner as a full-time entrepreneur? Short answer: YES! And I'm sharing how I did it. Today we're joined by Van-Neisha Johnson; she's not only a realtor, but she's helping young men and women build a legacy through homeownership. And yep, that includes entrepreneurs! Tune in to hear all about what entrepreneurs need to plan for when making homeownership a goal, hear my experience in the housing market earlier this year, and gain a better understanding of the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when it's time to go out for pre-approval. She's dropping SO many gems...tune in!


Connect with Van-Neisha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourlegacyrealtor

Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jannamhall


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]]> Can you really become a homeowner as a full-time entrepreneur? Short answer: YES! And I'm sharing how I did it. Today we're joined by Van-Neisha Johnson; she's not only a realtor, but she's helping young men and women build a legacy through homeownership. And yep, that includes entrepreneurs! Tune in to hear all about what entrepreneurs need to plan for when making homeownership a goal, hear my experience in the housing market earlier this year, and gain a better understanding of the common mistakes entrepreneurs make when it's time to go out for pre-approval. She's dropping SO many gems...tune in!


Connect with Van-Neisha on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourlegacyrealtor

Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jannamhall


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]]> <![CDATA[The Mompreneur Life (featuring Ciera Haskins & Kyia Hopkins)]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:00:54 GMT 1:17:58 62cd63c979bd410014f24424 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/the-mompreneur-life-featuring-ciera-haskins-kyia-hopkins 62cd63c979bd410014f24424 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 the-mompreneur-life-featuring-ciera-haskins-kyia-hopkins full 2 2 This episode is for the entrepreneur that juggles businesses & babies! I'm joined by Ciera Haskins of The Caffeinated Mama & Kyia Hopkins of Surrounding Motherhood. Both guests are navigating the wins & woes that come with building a business while prioritizing their families, and dropped SO MANY GEMS about how to nurture yourself while also nurturing a business & household. Tune in to hear how they manage their time, stay inspired to create, and lean into the ebbs and flows entrepreneurship. They're dispelling myths about grind culture and showing us how to show up authentically for the things that fuel us. A MUST LISTEN!


Connect with us on Instagram!


www.instagram.com/jannamhall

www.instagram.com/thecaffeinatedmama_

www.instagram.com/kyiahopkins

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]]> This episode is for the entrepreneur that juggles businesses & babies! I'm joined by Ciera Haskins of The Caffeinated Mama & Kyia Hopkins of Surrounding Motherhood. Both guests are navigating the wins & woes that come with building a business while prioritizing their families, and dropped SO MANY GEMS about how to nurture yourself while also nurturing a business & household. Tune in to hear how they manage their time, stay inspired to create, and lean into the ebbs and flows entrepreneurship. They're dispelling myths about grind culture and showing us how to show up authentically for the things that fuel us. A MUST LISTEN!


Connect with us on Instagram!


www.instagram.com/jannamhall

www.instagram.com/thecaffeinatedmama_

www.instagram.com/kyiahopkins

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]]> No Paralysis through Analysis No Paralysis through Analysis Mon, 06 Jun 2022 16:37:09 GMT 17:51 629e2d35147a8800122ac991 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/no-paralysis-through-analysis 629e2d35147a8800122ac991 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 no-paralysis-through-analysis full 2 1 Where have I been the past 12 months? Living life! So much has happened since my May 4, 2021 episode (I'm sharing those updates with you today), and as a result, I've felt a bit (read: REALLY) disconnected from my work. Today's episode is all about STOPPING THE OVERTHINKING and jumping into ACTION. Whether you're starting a business from Square One or leaping back into a project after a hiatus, today's episode is all about pushing past fear and BEGINNING.


This episode was uncomfortable to record, but I pushed through and did it. I hope you find it helpful!

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]]> Where have I been the past 12 months? Living life! So much has happened since my May 4, 2021 episode (I'm sharing those updates with you today), and as a result, I've felt a bit (read: REALLY) disconnected from my work. Today's episode is all about STOPPING THE OVERTHINKING and jumping into ACTION. Whether you're starting a business from Square One or leaping back into a project after a hiatus, today's episode is all about pushing past fear and BEGINNING.


This episode was uncomfortable to record, but I pushed through and did it. I hope you find it helpful!

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]]> <![CDATA[Life Updates! "Fear of Being Forgotten" + Making Private Progress]]> Tue, 04 May 2021 22:26:35 GMT 16:31 6091c8b9b4c8dc2a6dab5737 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/life-updates-fear-of-being-forgotten-making-private-progress 6091c8b9b4c8dc2a6dab5737 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 life-updates-fear-of-being-forgotten-making-private-progress full 1 17 It's been quite a while since I've recorded, so I'm popping in with some personal & professional updates. I'm talking social media burnout, "Fear of Being Forgotten", building a sustainable business, affirming yourself during your career journey, and DOING. THE. WORK. It's a quick one, but a good one.


Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall

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]]> It's been quite a while since I've recorded, so I'm popping in with some personal & professional updates. I'm talking social media burnout, "Fear of Being Forgotten", building a sustainable business, affirming yourself during your career journey, and DOING. THE. WORK. It's a quick one, but a good one.


Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall

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]]> <![CDATA[Panel Discussion: All About the Side Hustle (feat. NickSaysGo & Melissa Chanel)]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:12:58 GMT 1:33:34 5fd7c74aa3a6397ec72e95f5 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/panel-discussion-all-about-the-side-hustle-feat-nicksaysgo-m 5fd7c74aa3a6397ec72e95f5 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 panel-discussion-all-about-the-side-hustle-feat-nicksaysgo-m full 1 16 Every 2nd Wednesday, millennial financial advising firm My Fiduciary Advisors hosts Wine Down Wednesday, a finance series that discusses topics most pressing to us millennials. Student loan debt, homeownership, credit, savings, etc... You name it, they're discussing it every month. This month, we decided to switch it up for their Side Hustles theme, and who better to join us as panelists than Nicholas Bailey of NickSaysGo.com and friend to the show, Melissa Chanel of MelissaChanel.com?


Tune in to this live replay of their panel discussion, where they share the intricate details of how they've built their side hustles from hobby to five and six-figure business. They share their tips and tricks, tough lessons, investments they've made, and so much more. Both are influencers who've monetized their website and social media platforms, but we discuss general business-building tips and get advice from the My Fid Advisors themselves. IT'S A MUST-LISTEN!


Like My Fiduciary Advisors on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/MyFiduciaryAdvisor


Sign up for your COMPLIMENTARY financial advising session: https://www.myfidadvisors.co/contact


Like, Subscribe, and Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall

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]]> Every 2nd Wednesday, millennial financial advising firm My Fiduciary Advisors hosts Wine Down Wednesday, a finance series that discusses topics most pressing to us millennials. Student loan debt, homeownership, credit, savings, etc... You name it, they're discussing it every month. This month, we decided to switch it up for their Side Hustles theme, and who better to join us as panelists than Nicholas Bailey of NickSaysGo.com and friend to the show, Melissa Chanel of MelissaChanel.com?


Tune in to this live replay of their panel discussion, where they share the intricate details of how they've built their side hustles from hobby to five and six-figure business. They share their tips and tricks, tough lessons, investments they've made, and so much more. Both are influencers who've monetized their website and social media platforms, but we discuss general business-building tips and get advice from the My Fid Advisors themselves. IT'S A MUST-LISTEN!


Like My Fiduciary Advisors on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/MyFiduciaryAdvisor


Sign up for your COMPLIMENTARY financial advising session: https://www.myfidadvisors.co/contact


Like, Subscribe, and Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall

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]]> Expanding Your Team...When? How? Who? Expanding Your Team...When? How? Who? Mon, 10 Aug 2020 03:50:52 GMT 1:01:01 5f30c41c1abdd6489b33b762 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/expanding-your-teamwhen-how-who 5f30c41c1abdd6489b33b762 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 expanding-your-teamwhen-how-who full 1 15 Sooner or later, most entrepreneurs will have to ask themselves one major, game-changing question: Is it time to hire help? For so long, we resort to doing it all ourselves. We play the role of admin, accountant, practitioner, salesperson, HR, EVERYTHING. After a while, we have to discuss where we want our business to be, and begin taking real steps to grow and expand.


In today's episode, I walk you through the process I went through when identifying the need for help. I dive into how to positioned myself to grow my team before I had a budget, and how I went about officially hiring a recruiter to help me with my candidate selection process once I had a budget.


Leap Innovative Group (my creative marketing agency, if you didn't know) just hired our first salaried employee (outside of myself). This process has stretched me in ways I didn't know I needed to be stretched! There have been so many eye-opening moments throughout it all, and I'm so excited to share my learnings with you.


Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall


Forever Funemployed now has its own Instagram! Follow us: www.instagram.com/foreverfunemployed


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]]> Sooner or later, most entrepreneurs will have to ask themselves one major, game-changing question: Is it time to hire help? For so long, we resort to doing it all ourselves. We play the role of admin, accountant, practitioner, salesperson, HR, EVERYTHING. After a while, we have to discuss where we want our business to be, and begin taking real steps to grow and expand.


In today's episode, I walk you through the process I went through when identifying the need for help. I dive into how to positioned myself to grow my team before I had a budget, and how I went about officially hiring a recruiter to help me with my candidate selection process once I had a budget.


Leap Innovative Group (my creative marketing agency, if you didn't know) just hired our first salaried employee (outside of myself). This process has stretched me in ways I didn't know I needed to be stretched! There have been so many eye-opening moments throughout it all, and I'm so excited to share my learnings with you.


Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall


Forever Funemployed now has its own Instagram! Follow us: www.instagram.com/foreverfunemployed


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]]> Success Starts with Self-Esteem (featuring Déja Coley of The Results Enthusiast) Success Starts with Self-Esteem (featuring Déja Coley of The Results Enthusiast) Thu, 23 Jul 2020 17:13:29 GMT 58:39 5f19c539e110614f6c0da989 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/success-starts-with-self-esteem-featuring-deja-coley 5f19c539e110614f6c0da989 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 success-starts-with-self-esteem-featuring-deja-coley full 1 14 Did you realize just how much your self-esteem affects your career growth, your relationships, and even your finances? Déja Coley, Founder of The Results Enthusiast, stops by to discuss the harmful ways in which we attach our self-worth to what others say, what we do for others, what we give, and how busy we are. She breaks down the idea of "Essentialism", which is discerning the "vital few" from the "trivial many", and gives guidance on how we can prioritize ourselves and our needs and set healthy boundaries in order to improve our ways of work.


She also shares the work she does with teen girls to tackle self-esteem issues early on and undo the damage often done in our most formative years. It's a goodie; enjoy!


Connect with Déja: https://www.theresultsenthusiast.com/


Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall


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]]> Did you realize just how much your self-esteem affects your career growth, your relationships, and even your finances? Déja Coley, Founder of The Results Enthusiast, stops by to discuss the harmful ways in which we attach our self-worth to what others say, what we do for others, what we give, and how busy we are. She breaks down the idea of "Essentialism", which is discerning the "vital few" from the "trivial many", and gives guidance on how we can prioritize ourselves and our needs and set healthy boundaries in order to improve our ways of work.


She also shares the work she does with teen girls to tackle self-esteem issues early on and undo the damage often done in our most formative years. It's a goodie; enjoy!


Connect with Déja: https://www.theresultsenthusiast.com/


Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall


Forever Funemployed now has its own Instagram! Follow us: www.instagram.com/foreverfunemployed




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]]> Black Businesses Matter (feat. Blocal Founder Markeisha Harris-Minor) Black Businesses Matter (feat. Blocal Founder Markeisha Harris-Minor) Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:08:06 GMT 1:21:48 5ee780c66ce3e32d6ee7bc42 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/black-businesses-matter-featuring-blocal-founder-markeisha-h 5ee780c66ce3e32d6ee7bc42 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 black-businesses-matter-featuring-blocal-founder-markeisha-h full 1 13 Today we're joined by Markeisha Harris-Minor, the Founder of Blocal, a nationwide search directory for Black businesses. During a time when our country is hyper-focused on Black lives, Markeisha's directory reminds us that Black dollars matter, too. She's making it easier than ever to find, connect with, and support Black businesses on a national level, and with almost 2,000 businesses listed so far, she's just getting started.


Tune in to hear how her professional journey began as a business consultant, how that led her to start Blocal, and what's next for both Blocal and Black businesses across the nation.


Follow her on Instagram! www.instagram.com/blocalsearch

List your Black business: www.blocalsearch.com


Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall


Forever Funemployed now has its own Instagram! Follow us: www.instagram.com/foreverfunemployed

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]]> Today we're joined by Markeisha Harris-Minor, the Founder of Blocal, a nationwide search directory for Black businesses. During a time when our country is hyper-focused on Black lives, Markeisha's directory reminds us that Black dollars matter, too. She's making it easier than ever to find, connect with, and support Black businesses on a national level, and with almost 2,000 businesses listed so far, she's just getting started.


Tune in to hear how her professional journey began as a business consultant, how that led her to start Blocal, and what's next for both Blocal and Black businesses across the nation.


Follow her on Instagram! www.instagram.com/blocalsearch

List your Black business: www.blocalsearch.com


Subscribe, Rate, and Connect with me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/jannamhall


Forever Funemployed now has its own Instagram! Follow us: www.instagram.com/foreverfunemployed

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]]> The Art of Negotiating (featuring Patrick Hall) The Art of Negotiating (featuring Patrick Hall) Mon, 18 May 2020 01:36:11 GMT 1:00:36 5ec1e68b2f98522d0f9a76da true https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/the-art-of-negotiating-featuring-patrick-hall 5ec1e68b2f98522d0f9a76da 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 the-art-of-negotiating-featuring-patrick-hall full 1 12 Today, my oldest brother Patrick Hall joins us to talk about a topic that scares many of us--negotiating. Making money is one thing, but asking for MORE is a little tricky. What should you do before you make the ask? What's the normal range for raises? How do you play the corporate game so that you can best position yourself for growth?


We dive into all of this and more in today's episode, plus, Patrick shares his own experience with negotiating in his current position at the Apple headquarters in Austin, Texas.


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]]> Today, my oldest brother Patrick Hall joins us to talk about a topic that scares many of us--negotiating. Making money is one thing, but asking for MORE is a little tricky. What should you do before you make the ask? What's the normal range for raises? How do you play the corporate game so that you can best position yourself for growth?


We dive into all of this and more in today's episode, plus, Patrick shares his own experience with negotiating in his current position at the Apple headquarters in Austin, Texas.


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]]> <![CDATA[Janna's Guide to Working from Home]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:14:18 GMT 24:01 5e79189ac0c01de63d7b6e37 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/jannas-guide-to-working-from-home 5e79189ac0c01de63d7b6e37 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 jannas-guide-to-working-from-home full 1 11 Social distancing, Isolation, Quarantine, OH MY! Life as we know it has been flipped upside down, and we're now all cooped up in our homes, doing our part to prevent further spread of COVID-19. With this responsibility also comes the requirement to work from home, something many aren't used to and have anxiety about doing well.


In today's episode, I'm giving my top five tips for working from home...and actually being productive while doing it. Distractions are inevitable, but with these handy tips I've used in my five years of working remotely, I know we can all push through and make the adjustment with ease.


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]]> Social distancing, Isolation, Quarantine, OH MY! Life as we know it has been flipped upside down, and we're now all cooped up in our homes, doing our part to prevent further spread of COVID-19. With this responsibility also comes the requirement to work from home, something many aren't used to and have anxiety about doing well.


In today's episode, I'm giving my top five tips for working from home...and actually being productive while doing it. Distractions are inevitable, but with these handy tips I've used in my five years of working remotely, I know we can all push through and make the adjustment with ease.


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]]> Millennials and our Money... (feat. Aaron Smith) Millennials and our Money... (feat. Aaron Smith) Mon, 02 Mar 2020 05:00:40 GMT 1:00:10 5e5c839303133f0111a09c6f false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/millennials-and-our-money-feat-aaron-smith 5e5c839303133f0111a09c6f 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 millennials-and-our-money-feat-aaron-smith full 1 10 Who isn't funny about money? Between student loans, saving, investing, and the costs of starting/running a business, our finances get real murky and REAL stressful. Finance guru Aaron Smith joins to discuss all of the above. How can we combat a lack of financial literacy and begin getting serious about accomplishing financial goals?


He's teaching us how to take control of our finances, what qualifies as good and bad credit, paying student loan debt, and so much more. Whew! It's a goodie.


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]]> Who isn't funny about money? Between student loans, saving, investing, and the costs of starting/running a business, our finances get real murky and REAL stressful. Finance guru Aaron Smith joins to discuss all of the above. How can we combat a lack of financial literacy and begin getting serious about accomplishing financial goals?


He's teaching us how to take control of our finances, what qualifies as good and bad credit, paying student loan debt, and so much more. Whew! It's a goodie.


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]]> <![CDATA[Do's & Don'ts of Networking, Connecting, and Building Business Relationships]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2020 16:36:53 GMT 34:47 5e4ac0e2a529278475312fc0 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/dos-donts-of-networking-connecting-and-building-business-rel 5e4ac0e2a529278475312fc0 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 dos-donts-of-networking-connecting-and-building-business-rel full 1 9 Business is all about building relationships. Do you know how to do this effectively? Today, I'm diving into my biggest do's and don'ts of approaching others to do business, including crafting the perfect introductory email, respecting people's time and busy schedules, ditching the "pick your brain" mentality, and more. It's a shortie but goodie!


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]]> Business is all about building relationships. Do you know how to do this effectively? Today, I'm diving into my biggest do's and don'ts of approaching others to do business, including crafting the perfect introductory email, respecting people's time and busy schedules, ditching the "pick your brain" mentality, and more. It's a shortie but goodie!


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]]> <![CDATA[Don't Quit Your Day Job: Maximizing Your Side Hustle (featuring Shannon Bass)]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2020 05:00:18 GMT 1:24:27 5e378fdea5059cf120126848 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/dont-quit-your-day-job-maximizing-your-side-hustle-featuring 5e378fdea5059cf120126848 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 dont-quit-your-day-job-maximizing-your-side-hustle-featuring full 1 8 Today we're joined by Shannon Bass, full-time graphic designer, part-time entrepreneur, and all-around creative genius. In this episode, Shannon breaks down all the reasons why having a full-time job can actually enhance your side hustle, and also discusses how the skills you learn in a full-time role are imperative when running your growing business. She's a side hustle professional--we're talking pricing, knowing your target market, and using the stability from your 9-to-5 life to help fund and support your passion. She doesn't disappoint!


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]]> Today we're joined by Shannon Bass, full-time graphic designer, part-time entrepreneur, and all-around creative genius. In this episode, Shannon breaks down all the reasons why having a full-time job can actually enhance your side hustle, and also discusses how the skills you learn in a full-time role are imperative when running your growing business. She's a side hustle professional--we're talking pricing, knowing your target market, and using the stability from your 9-to-5 life to help fund and support your passion. She doesn't disappoint!


Connect with her and follow her creative journey: www.instagram.com/designher


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]]> <![CDATA[It Takes a Village: Who's on Your Personal Executive Team?]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2020 05:00:39 GMT 52:46 5e2514db6989751977cbb989 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/it-takes-a-village-whos-on-your-personal-executive-team 5e2514db6989751977cbb989 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 it-takes-a-village-whos-on-your-personal-executive-team full 1 7 Rome wasn't built in a day...or by one person alone. This episode is all about my "Personal Executive Team", and I'm breaking down the village that we as professionals ALL need to build in order to become (and stay) our best selves. We've got The Accountability Partner, The Collaborator, The Escape, and more. Who's on your team?


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]]> Rome wasn't built in a day...or by one person alone. This episode is all about my "Personal Executive Team", and I'm breaking down the village that we as professionals ALL need to build in order to become (and stay) our best selves. We've got The Accountability Partner, The Collaborator, The Escape, and more. Who's on your team?


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]]> Pivot! Refreshing Your 9-to-5 Life (featuring Monica Wilson) Pivot! Refreshing Your 9-to-5 Life (featuring Monica Wilson) Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:00:16 GMT 51:42 5e129c89bdf007c3674e6fcd false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/pivot-refreshing-your-9-to-5-life-featuring-monica-wilson 5e129c89bdf007c3674e6fcd 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 pivot-refreshing-your-9-to-5-life-featuring-monica-wilson full 1 6 9-to-5 stability? Yes, please! Today we're joined by Monica Wilson, a sustainability professional who LOVES the stability that comes with a full-time job. In an effort to have a more fulfilling life & career without sacrificing that stability, Monica made some pivots and leaps and pursued a remote position in her field, which allows her to pack up and move across the country. Her dream adventure starts now, and she's taking us along...ENJOY!


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]]> 9-to-5 stability? Yes, please! Today we're joined by Monica Wilson, a sustainability professional who LOVES the stability that comes with a full-time job. In an effort to have a more fulfilling life & career without sacrificing that stability, Monica made some pivots and leaps and pursued a remote position in her field, which allows her to pack up and move across the country. Her dream adventure starts now, and she's taking us along...ENJOY!


Follow her journey on Instagram: @monnie_renee


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]]> One Decade, Endless Lessons One Decade, Endless Lessons Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:00:41 GMT 40:58 5dfaecb6696d49c81b54b556 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/one-decade-endless-lessons 5dfaecb6696d49c81b54b556 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 one-decade-endless-lessons full 1 5 What did this last decade teach you? Tune in as I recap the most standout lessons from the past ten years, most of which I learned just this past year alone. Relationship-building, the power of an apology, using your voice...the hardest experiences of the decade have turned out to be the most instrumental to my growth.


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]]> What did this last decade teach you? Tune in as I recap the most standout lessons from the past ten years, most of which I learned just this past year alone. Relationship-building, the power of an apology, using your voice...the hardest experiences of the decade have turned out to be the most instrumental to my growth.


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]]> The World Traveling Wedding Planner (feat. Ciera Pope) The World Traveling Wedding Planner (feat. Ciera Pope) Mon, 09 Dec 2019 05:00:41 GMT 1:20:07 5de833dc696d49c81b54b441 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/the-world-traveling-wedding-planner 5de833dc696d49c81b54b441 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 the-world-traveling-wedding-planner The key to full-time entrepreneurship? The key to world travel? According to Ciera: A plan. full 1 4 Making two industries collide, Ciera Pope joins The Forever Funemployed Podcast to discuss her journey to full-time entrepreneurship as a wedding planner and her growing side hustle, Champagne & Cabanas Travel. Join us we chat about how she took the leap to pursuing her passion full-time, and learn how she's using her full-time job to support her true passion, world travel. She also shares helpful tips for those looking to make meaningful travel a part of their regular life, no matter their budget.


Follow her on Instagram: Ciera Pope; Champagne & Cabanas; The Hive Wedding Collective


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]]> Making two industries collide, Ciera Pope joins The Forever Funemployed Podcast to discuss her journey to full-time entrepreneurship as a wedding planner and her growing side hustle, Champagne & Cabanas Travel. Join us we chat about how she took the leap to pursuing her passion full-time, and learn how she's using her full-time job to support her true passion, world travel. She also shares helpful tips for those looking to make meaningful travel a part of their regular life, no matter their budget.


Follow her on Instagram: Ciera Pope; Champagne & Cabanas; The Hive Wedding Collective


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]]> The Funemployed FOMO Blues The Funemployed FOMO Blues Mon, 25 Nov 2019 05:00:27 GMT 20:03 5dbb4217cd41cccb04c465cf false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/the-funemployed-fomo-blues 5dbb4217cd41cccb04c465cf 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 the-funemployed-fomo-blues Feeling too tired to work, but too guilty to take a break. full 1 3 Today's episode is a short vent session, a quick moment of honesty spoken during a low moment of Funemployed guilt.


Have you ever been utterly exhausted, but feel plagued with guilt when you decide to take a break? Funemployed FOMO is real. Fear of missing out on success, opportunity, and growth because you've spent a day resting is toxic, and unfortunately, something I and many others deal with on the regular. By putting it out there, hopefully we can encourage each other to slow down, rest, and recharge.


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]]> Today's episode is a short vent session, a quick moment of honesty spoken during a low moment of Funemployed guilt.


Have you ever been utterly exhausted, but feel plagued with guilt when you decide to take a break? Funemployed FOMO is real. Fear of missing out on success, opportunity, and growth because you've spent a day resting is toxic, and unfortunately, something I and many others deal with on the regular. By putting it out there, hopefully we can encourage each other to slow down, rest, and recharge.


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]]> From Influencer to Full-Time Gig (featuring Melissa Chanel) From Influencer to Full-Time Gig (featuring Melissa Chanel) Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:39:46 GMT 57:09 5dc980c2e3abdadf08f876e1 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/from-influencer-to-full-time-gig-featuring-melissa-chanel2 5dc980c2e3abdadf08f876e1 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 from-influencer-to-full-time-gig-featuring-melissa-chanel2 full 1 2 You were introduced to Melissa Chanel in episode one. Now, she joins the Forever Funemployed podcast to talk about HER unique journey to funemployment. Her journey isn't about entrepreneurship, but rather how she's managed to use her passion and talents to cultivate relationships that helped her land full-time employment with one of the world's largest natural hair care brands. Now, she's the successful blogger & influencer behind MelissaChanel.com and Kicks & Fros, AND she's reaping the benefits of full-time employment as Cantu Beauty's Communication's Manager, a job she absolutely loves. A DREAM!




Join us as we dive into what life is REALLY like as an influencer, and learn how her side hustle landed her a DREAM full-time gig.




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]]> You were introduced to Melissa Chanel in episode one. Now, she joins the Forever Funemployed podcast to talk about HER unique journey to funemployment. Her journey isn't about entrepreneurship, but rather how she's managed to use her passion and talents to cultivate relationships that helped her land full-time employment with one of the world's largest natural hair care brands. Now, she's the successful blogger & influencer behind MelissaChanel.com and Kicks & Fros, AND she's reaping the benefits of full-time employment as Cantu Beauty's Communication's Manager, a job she absolutely loves. A DREAM!




Join us as we dive into what life is REALLY like as an influencer, and learn how her side hustle landed her a DREAM full-time gig.




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]]> My Journey to Funemployed My Journey to Funemployed Fri, 01 Nov 2019 04:00:11 GMT 59:20 5dbb1005b008bf0b72092621 false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/my-journey-to-funemployed 5dbb1005b008bf0b72092621 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 my-journey-to-funemployed How in the world did I end up here?! full 1 1 From undergrad to NYC to now, my journey to Funemployed has been full of pivots, rerouting, self-realizations, and manifestations. Before we dive into topics of launching businesses, negotiations, and taking the leap to live your BEST LIFE, let's rewind a bit to add context into how this Funemployed life started for me and the critical lessons I HAD to learn along the way.


Enjoy!


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]]> From undergrad to NYC to now, my journey to Funemployed has been full of pivots, rerouting, self-realizations, and manifestations. Before we dive into topics of launching businesses, negotiations, and taking the leap to live your BEST LIFE, let's rewind a bit to add context into how this Funemployed life started for me and the critical lessons I HAD to learn along the way.


Enjoy!


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]]> Welcome to Forever Funemployed! Welcome to Forever Funemployed! Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:38:15 GMT 3:28 5d9e1b0734dfd91e4010ff9c false https://shows.acast.com/foreverfunemployed/episodes/welcome-to-forever-funemployed 5d9e1b0734dfd91e4010ff9c 5d93519aec5a723e5c28cdc4 welcome-to-forever-funemployed trailer 1 1 Welcome to Forever Funemployed!


Being Funemployed simply means remaining in the driver's seat of your professional journey, and being bold and audacious enough to decide how YOU want to live. We've got real talks about entrepreneurship, navigating the corporate space, balancing full-time work & side hustles, the importance of building a professional tribe...all of that and more are coming your way. And of course, we'll have interviews with some of my favorite Funemployed Friends from all walks of the working world to get a real glimpse into what goes into creating a life that you love.


So Like, Subscribe, Share, and join me on this journey to being Forever Funemployed.


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]]> Welcome to Forever Funemployed!


Being Funemployed simply means remaining in the driver's seat of your professional journey, and being bold and audacious enough to decide how YOU want to live. We've got real talks about entrepreneurship, navigating the corporate space, balancing full-time work & side hustles, the importance of building a professional tribe...all of that and more are coming your way. And of course, we'll have interviews with some of my favorite Funemployed Friends from all walks of the working world to get a real glimpse into what goes into creating a life that you love.


So Like, Subscribe, Share, and join me on this journey to being Forever Funemployed.


Welcome!

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