Your Next Move Podcast

In this episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Dre Brown, a self-taught freelance makeup artist who has cultivated a creative community over the last 15 years and collaborated with brands like MTV, BRAVO, WEtv, Food Network, Comedy Central, Refinery29, COSMOPOLITAN, COMPLEX, SEVENTEEN, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, Unilever, and more! Tune in as Dre brings us along her journey from corporate America to working her way up in media & entertainment with some of the biggest brands in the industry. On a mission to create her own (em)powerhouse, Dre sees makeup as a tool to cultivate beauty, empowerment, and confidence.Kimberly & Dre also talk about navigating the different facets of creative spaces outside of artistry, and how to monetize your creative talents. As you draw inspiration from Dre's pursuit of impact as a beauty & lifestyle thought-leader, find out how you can turn your creative skills into an empire with Kimberly and Dre today! KEY POINTS: Dre's hustle story and how she was the first in her family to graduate college How Howard University taught Dre how to monetize her talent Dre's journey from corporate America to freelance Importance of sharing meantime moments with yourself and having a sense of gratitude How Dre cultivated her confidence Importance of the relationship between the talent and the makeup artist Learnings of Dre from doing makeup Advice from Dre in creating a career for ourselves Dre's next big move QUOTABLES: "Makeup is like a ministry to me." - Dre Brown "Meantime is where you get to meet yourself. You meet yourself in the meantime, because every one is going to be there for the highlights. But the valleys are some lonely places. And if you aren't confident alone in those meantimes, then wherever you are at the top is just you're going to be putting on because it's not real. It's the gratitude that comes in those moments." - Dre Brown "Sometimes, some of your gifts are not to be paid for the world to just enjoy. And you should not enterprise every gift. So, what I would say is — pause if you are in something and you're thriving, before you pivot to something else. Pause; and really look at 'how do I need to set my life up?'" - Dre Brown GUEST INFORMATION: Dre Brown http://www.drebrown.com/about Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/the_dre_brown/?hl=en LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drebrownofficial/ Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

In an incredibly fast-paced world that shows no signs of slowing down, it can be hard to pump the brakes on our own minds to find rest and ease amidst all the chaos. That is why in this episode, Kimberly sits down with Krystal Jackson, LPC - owner and clinical director of Simply Being Wellness Counseling, to talk about self-care, wellness, and creating ease in our lives. On a mission to help professionals find more ease and become intentional about how they prioritize self-care, Krystal provides mental health & wellness consultations for organizations seeking to better support the wellness of their employees and create curriculum/training for professional development. Krystal believes that everything we need is already within us, and has spent her career equipping countless professionals with actionable tools to create quite the chaos and create ease in their lives. Tune in to this episode as Kimberly & Krystal talk about taking ownership over your own contribution to the chaos in your life, and more importantly, the steps you can take to set yourself up for ease and sustainable success. Kimberly and Krystal also talk about self-care routines, ways to check in with yourself, burnout prevention, and so much more! So, join in on the conversation, and learn how to create ease in your life with Krystal Jackson and Kimberly Brown today! KEY POINTS: Krystal's journey from correctional settings in mental health counseling Are you contributing to your own chaos? Dealing with compassion fatigue - how a therapist practices self-care Finding a self-care routine that works for you The importance of managing your mindset around rest Setting yourself up for success and ease The biggest key to creating change in your mental health The biggest block we face in our mental health Ways to add more ease into your life Taking intentional care of yourself with the Simply Being Therapy Journal Rethinking your relationship with work QUOTABLES: "We got to make self-care feel easy. We have to empower ourselves to do it. We have to assess what's working, what's not working, what feels helpful, then simplify it" - Krystal Jackson GUEST INFORMATION: Krystal Jackson https://www.simplybeingcounseling.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplybeingcounseling/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalcjackson/ Get your own copy of the Simply Being Therapy Journal: https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Therapy-Journal-Krystal-Jackson/dp/1678130079 Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

In this episode, Kimberly is joined by special guest Percell Dugger to talk about all things wellness, health, and community. Percell is not only a NIKE running coach but also a wellness consultant and writer dedicated to fostering equitable health and culture within the community. Percell's expertise and passion shine through his various roles, making a profound impact on promoting inclusivity and well-being. As a founder of both GOODWRK and Fit For Us, Percell has made significant impact on the wellness sphere that goes far beyond mere physical exercises and showcases transformations through "before and after" images. This places him among the most influential thinkers in his field, showcasing his extensive influence on diverse aspects of well-being. So tune in to this episode filled with personal experiences and advocacies of Percell Dugger, and be inspired to take a step forward to your wellness journey! KEY POINTS: Macro health disparities that affect Black and Brown people The importance of support, resources, access, and awareness SELFmagazine and its feature to creating a safe space for Black fitness professionals Where do you struggle when it comes to your well-being? Start right and finish strong with Nike Run Club The importance of "deconditioning" in fitness and how it can help change your body How to deal with body image struggles The importance of body positivity and long-term, sustainable changes Fostering equitable health and culture within the community QUOTABLES: "I think care culture is really about this idea of wellness and fitness coaches say that for you to be happy, you have to have this product or look like this, right? It's almost it's the reason why people feel like they gotta get in shape before they go to the gym, right?" – Percell Dugger "There's a lot of joy in my community. There's joy in people, and I want to celebrate that at every chance that I get. And I don't care too much about whether or not you weigh this amount or your genius fits like this. You can love yourself. And more importantly, loving yourself and loving others can have a far greater impact on society than having 'great abs or nice biceps' — nobody cares at the end of the day." – Percell Dugger GUEST INFORMATION: Percell Dugger Website | https://good-wrk.com/ IG | @goodwrk FB | https://www.facebook.com/MrGoodwrk LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/percelldugger/ Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Explore how communication styles in the workplace resemble love languages! Discover why analytical thinkers thrive with data, while intuitives prefer visionary ideas. Learn to engage functional thinkers effectively to turn concepts into action. Personal communicators benefit from light and casual chats. Kimberly shares five essential keys to mastering workplace communication for better relationships and outcomes. Timing and setting are highlighted as crucial elements in delivering successful conversations.

Melissa Jean-Baptiste thought she was doing all the right things when it came to her finances, but after trying to secure a loan to buy her first home, she quickly realized the reality. She wasn't doing anything, learning how money truly operated, or how to use it as a tool. Fast forward, and Melissa now helps other millennials build generational wealth through debt management strategies, passive income and investing, and a communal digital space to start their debt-free journey. So do you want to know how Melissa paid off $102,000 in debt on a New York City teacher's salary? And how you can also plan for an early work optional retirement? Tune in and find out! KEY POINTS: Why Melissa began her money journey How to pay off debt with other financial goals in mind Pivoting your budget throughout your journey Melissa's ultimate money hack Is a side hustle always a good idea? QUOTABLES: "Sit down with that money. Look at what you have. Look at where you want to go and push past the discomfort." - Melissa Jean-Baptiste "You can use money to leverage a lot of different things that can lead to more money, lead to property assets and growing wealth." - Melissa Jean-Baptiste GUEST RESOURCES: Melissa Jean-Baptiste millennialindebt.com IG | instagram.com/millennialindebt Get Your Copy of So...This Is Why I'm Broke - https://amzn.to/3OYCnIc Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Kimberly knows that when you attend professional events such as conferences, you are spending a pretty penny. It's imperative that you can optimize the experience to get the outcome you desire. So in this episode, your host shares the top three steps you need to maximize your time and investment when attending professional events. Whether you're looking for a role at a major corporation or an up-and-coming startup, this episode is for you! KEY POINTS: Are you prepared before you get there? Who are you most excited about? Make a list! Connect, network, and follow up QUOTABLES: "​​Start speaking with everyone before and after the conference. If you come to the conference and hang out with people you already know you're missing out." - Kimberly Brown Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

If you know a little bit about Kimberly, you know she does A LOT of public speaking. Whether it be keynotes, workshops, or trainings, public speaking has been a large part of her business and career. And let's be honest, even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker, knowing how to properly articulate your ideas in public settings is crucial to any job. So in this episode, Kimberly leans into her expertise and shares her top 5 tips to take your public speaking to the next level. KEY POINTS: - What's your style of speaking? Embrace your quirks! - Why you need to spend time with your audience - How not to get ruffled when public speaking - Keep the audience engaged and shake things up! - Take an improv class to practice staying on your feet QUOTABLES: "Many times when we want to master a new skill, we try to lean into what our mentors are doing. However, embracing who you are is such a large part of that." - Kimberly Brown Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Lenny Williams, co-founder of Trill or Not Trill and a passionate advocate for workplace authenticity, shares his inspiring entrepreneurial journey. He emphasizes knowing yourself and crafting your own narrative. The conversation touches on how Gen Z can successfully transition from college and highlights strategies for companies to retain young talent. Lenny encourages genuine networking, stressing the importance of building meaningful relationships over titles. He also champions staying connected with younger generations for growth and inspiration.

Struggles with weight loss and body image can impact us in all areas of life and is something Kimberly understands too well. So in this episode, she invites reformed professional dieter turned certified life and weight loss coach, Jennifer Dent Brown, to share how she's helped hundreds of women stop dieting forever. Guiding clients to step off the weight loss struggle bus, tune in as Jennifer reveals her 3-step process for learning to lose weight and embracing a mindset that creates permanent results and management. Using techniques that can be applied across all areas of life and designed specifically for high-achieving professionals! KEY POINTS: - Jennifer's journey from management consultant to life coach - The 3-step process for learning to lose weight - What is bio-individuality? - Why mindset is the key to any diet - The biggest weight loss challenge high-achieving professionals face - Emotional literacy, self-compassion, and self-care QUOTABLES: "This is why my weight loss process is so effective because no other diet teaches you how to think." - Jennifer Dent Brown "I'm teaching my clients that when they become more emotionally literate, you understand how you're feeling. When you understand why you're using food to change your emotions, you can apply that to anything." - Jennifer Dent Brown GUEST RESOURCES: jenniferdent.com IG | instagram.com/jenniferdentbrown Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching

Today's episode is a little different as your host answers one of your questions - who is in Kimberly Brown's circle? Listen in as Kimberly shares the different types of relationships she has that helps her work, optimize efficiency, take care of her health, and get all the things done on a regular basis. From where she found her circle to how she builds trust, tune in as Kimberly encourages you to think about what you need in your life, career, and business to support the life you desire. Because ultimately, "Your circle is what you need in order to thrive!" KEY POINTS: - Who is in Kimberly's professional circle? - Do you have a health and beauty team? Home and personal? - Why Kimberly is constantly looking to connect - How to build trust within your circle - The importance of aligned standards of excellence QUOTABLES: "You need to spread your relationships out. No one person should be everything. So I've worked really hard to cultivate a close circle, an intimate circle, but there's enough people in it where I can spread around my needs when I have them." - Kimberly Brown "I realized that in order for me to be who I am, to do what I need to do, and to support myself, I can't do all of the things all the time." - Kimberly Brown Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Follow me on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Explore Brown Leadership: https://brownleadership.com Read the book "Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You'll Love" at www.nextmovebestmovebook.com → Share your question: Submit your question in a 90-second voice message, and I may address it in an upcoming episode. Submit here: https://www.speakpipe.com/YourNextMove → Apply for a 1:1 coaching session: Participate in a 20-30 minute coaching session that may be featured in a future episode. Apply here: https://bit.ly/YNMCoaching