How I Built A $100 Million Company | Phaedra Ellis Lamkins (CEO of Promise)

Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins is the Co-Founder & CEO of Promise, a company that offers non-punitive payment plans for customers making payments to governments and utilities. She has been acknowledged for her exceptional leadership skills and innovative approach to business by Ebony, The Grio, and Black Enterprise. In this episode, Phaedra discusses her time working with Jay Z and Prince. A defining moment in her childhood that shaped her future. Gives insight into building authentic relationships for long term success and the secret behind her business success This episode is brought you by Free Agency

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:02 - Learning from Jay-Z's Business Model 00:06:07 - Embracing Femininity and Creating a Magical Workplace 00:09:13 - Defining moments and finding one's greatest purpose 00:12:16 - The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Motivation and Resonating with Disdain 00:15:31 - My People: The Working Class and Immigrants 00:18:33 - Remembering Where You Came From 00:22:00 - The Dignity of Work and Comfort in Life; 00:24:55 - Helping Government Move Money to the People That Need it Most 00:25:18 - Making it Easier for Those Struggling and Aiding Progress with Integrity 00:28:21 - Incentives and Alignment in the Workplace 00:31:38 - Building Long-Term Authentic Relationships 00:34:57 - The Importance of Deep Friendships and Collective Support for Success and Risk-Taking 00:38:32 - Building a Foundation for Your Kids 00:41:45 - The Importance of a Father Figure in Childhood Development 00:44:50 - The Impact of Privilege and Shifting Priorities Over Time. 00:48:07 - The Evolution of Parenting Goals and the Hero's Journey 00:51:26 - Finding Satisfaction in Success, Advice for Building a Successful Career 00:54:41 - Finding Joy in the Journey 00:57:58 - The Pleasure of Taking a Leap of Faith and Growing Older 01:01:03 - Looking Ahead to the Future

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