Hey Business Minds! 👋 I want to share a story today, one that some of you might find hits a little close to home. Picture this: You’ve been pouring everything into your business—sacrificing sleep, weekends, maybe even a few friendships—to get things moving. And now it’s working! The clients are finally lining up, the money is flowing, and your calendar is packed. It feels like everything you’ve worked so hard for is here. But here’s where things get tricky. As the workload grows, so does the pressure. You’re trying to keep up with all the demands, and maybe you’re even taking on extra because it’s what you think successful people do. Soon, though, you’re so busy handling clients and projects that you barely have time to breathe, much less enjoy what you’ve built. You feel like you’re sprinting on a treadmill, and instead of feeling empowered, it’s wearing you down. That’s what I call the trap of success. We hustle for freedom, but we end up feeling trapped by our own hard work. I’ve been there myself—getting caught up in the grind, thinking I had to keep saying “yes” to every opportunity, every new client, every project. I thought, “This is what successful people do.” But I learned the hard way that success without balance just leads to burnout. So I want to remind you all: don’t be afraid to pause. Set boundaries that work for you, take a day off, say “no” sometimes. The real goal isn’t just hitting a certain income or client count—it’s building a life and business that gives you freedom and fulfillment. Have any of you felt like this before? How are you managing your time and setting boundaries? Let’s share some tips and support each other so we all keep moving forward without falling into the trap.

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Hey everyone, I’m back with another one. Today, I want to highlight a community member who’s been making amazing strides in her business journey—Brittany Sweeney over in Jacksonville Florida! Brittany’s commitment to growth has been inspiring to watch. She’s been putting in the work, learning, and taking steps to bring her vision to life. And soon, she’ll be launching her very own skincare products online! It’s a big leap to bring a product to market, and Brittany’s dedication shows just how ready she is to make an impact in the skincare world. Let’s all show her some support as she gets ready to share her products with the world. Brittany, we’re cheering you on and can’t wait to see your hard work come to life! Be on the lookout for Hands-from-Heaven and show Brittany some love! Keep shining, Eric Ahmad

Hey business community, Today, I want to share a story about my first mentor and how our accidental meeting changed the course of my life. I was a 26-year-old junior at Alabama State University (ASU), studying in the School of Business. Every month, we were required to attend business meetings where prominent leaders would come to speak. One particular meeting still stands out to me—it featured a successful entrepreneur named Kenneth Brown, who owned multiple McDonald’s franchises in Chicago. He was a 45-year-old African American business leader who had built his success from humble beginnings, and his story felt so close to mine. Mr. Brown talked about the importance of seeing success before you actually have it, about living out your vision in your mind and heart long before it’s in your hands. He said something that struck me deeply: the idea of becoming successful from the inside out, envisioning and living as if you were already where you wanted to be. After his speech, I knew I had to meet him. I made my way over, introduced myself, and asked him, “If you were me—a 26-year-old college student with no clear vision of where you want to go—what would you do?” His answer changed everything. He looked me in the eye and said, “Find something you love to do, something you’d do even if you weren’t getting paid, and make it your job. Do it so well that people would happily pay you for it.” I’d never heard advice like that before. It was simple, yet so powerful. Though we never spoke again, his words sparked something in me. A month later, I found a new mentor right on campus in the computation lab. This mentor taught me everything he knew about computers, from hardware to effective communication between systems. Back then, understanding how to make computers talk to each other was a big deal, and this knowledge was gold for me. At the time, I was majoring in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration, learning the theory of computer programming while gaining hands-on skills through my mentor.

This week, we’re thrilled to celebrate Nebiyah Yisreal and her business, Nadis Au Naturelle, LLC, as she is closely reaches a one-year anniversary of bringing her herbal offerings online! Nebiyah has long been a pillar of wellness in Montgomery, Alabama, through her physical store. Her dedication to healing her community, paired with her commitment to learning and growing her business skillset, is an inspiration. Thank you, Nebiyah, for your relentless passion and the incredible impact you’re making. Here’s to many more years of growth and success! 🌱💚 Business minds, please join me and celebrating Nebiyah! https://www.yahwehbathessentials.com/