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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Gholar.  

🔹 Summary of the Interview

Stacey Gholar, founder of Bloom Creative Agency, shares her journey from being a young mother in Chicago to becoming a brand strategist and creative entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in marketing, media, and business. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal identity with brand strategy, especially in the digital age. Stacey discusses her approach to brand audits, the role of social media, the impact of AI, and her passion for empowering women through entrepreneurship and skincare.

🔹 Key Takeaways 1. What Is a Brand Strategist?
A brand strategist helps individuals and businesses define and articulate their brand clearly.
“You are the brand, but you have to put the brand together in a way that people can articulate what you do.”

2. Social Media Strategy
Stacey conducts social media audits to ensure alignment between personal and business branding.
She recommends having separate personal and business accounts, but acknowledges blending them when appropriate.

3. Discovery Process
Her process starts with a discovery call to understand the client’s “why” and goals.
She believes passion must drive entrepreneurship—not just money.

4. Digital Branding & AI
Stacey identifies as a digital brand specialist, helping Gen X women and others pivot into digital spaces.
She uses AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to enhance productivity but values human connection.
“AI is an asset… but I don’t solely rely on it.”

5. Email Marketing
Email is still vital: “If you're solely on social media, you can lose your business in a minute.”
She advocates for funnel systems and community building outside of social platforms.

6. Going Viral vs. Being Valuable
“You don’t need to go viral. You just need to be valuable.”
She went viral unintentionally with a review of Harold’s Chicken, but stresses the importance of sustainable value over fleeting attention.

7. Brand Refresh & Outreach
Most of her clients come through word of mouth, but she’s expanding her reach via social media.
She encourages clients to step out of their comfort zones and engage in community-driven initiatives.

8. Skincare Line
Stacey founded Skin Light Skincare at age 50 to promote pro-aging and natural beauty.
She now focuses on organic body oils that are clean, hydrating, and hormone-safe.

🔹 Notable Quotes
“Experience has been the best teacher for me.”
“You don’t need to go viral. You just need to be valuable.”
“If you stop learning, you stop growing.”
“I want you to be a part of building your brand—not just me doing it for you.”
“Social media is great, but word of mouth is still real.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

 

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Gholar.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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🔹 Summary of the Interview
Stacey Gholar, founder of Bloom Creative Agency, shares her journey from being a young mother in Chicago to becoming a brand strategist and creative entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in marketing, media, and business. She emphasizes the importance of aligning personal identity with brand strategy, especially in the digital age. Stacey discusses her approach to brand audits, the role of social media, the impact of AI, and her passion for empowering women through entrepreneurship and skincare.
<hr>
🔹 Key Takeaways 1. What Is a Brand Strategist?
<ul>
<li>A brand strategist helps individuals and businesses define and articulate their brand clearly.</li>
<li>&ldquo;You are the brand, but you have to put the brand together in a way that people can articulate what you do.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
2. Social Media Strategy
<ul>
<li>Stacey conducts social media audits to ensure alignment between personal and business branding.</li>
<li>She recommends having separate personal and business accounts, but acknowledges blending them when appropriate.</li>
</ul>
3. Discovery Process
<ul>
<li>Her process starts with a discovery call to understand the client&rsquo;s &ldquo;why&rdquo; and goals.</li>
<li>She believes passion must drive entrepreneurship&mdash;not just money.</li>
</ul>
4. Digital Branding &amp; AI
<ul>
<li>Stacey identifies as a digital brand specialist, helping Gen X women and others pivot into digital spaces.</li>
<li>She uses AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to enhance productivity but values human connection.</li>
<li>&ldquo;AI is an asset&hellip; but I don&rsquo;t solely rely on it.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
5. Email Marketing
<ul>
<li>Email is still vital: &ldquo;If you're solely on social media, you can lose your business in a minute.&rdquo;</li>
<li>She advocates for funnel systems and community building outside of social platforms.</li>
</ul>
6. Going Viral vs. Being Valuable
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;You don&rsquo;t need to go viral. You just need to be valuable.&rdquo;</li>
<li>She went viral unintentionally with a review of Harold&rsquo;s Chicken, but stresses the importance of sustainable value over fleeting attention.</li>
</ul>
7. Brand Refresh &amp; Outreach
<ul>
<li>Most of her clients come through word of mouth, but she&rsquo;s expanding her reach via social media.</li>
<li>She encourages clients to step out of their comfort zones and engage in community-driven initiatives.</li>
</ul>
8. Skincare Line
<ul>
<li>Stacey founded Skin Light Skincare at age 50 to promote pro-aging and natural beauty.</li>
<li>She now focuses on organic body oils that are clean, hydrating, and hormone-safe.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
🔹 Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Experience has been the best teacher for me.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;You don&rsquo;t need to go viral. You just need to be valuable.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;If you stop learning, you stop growing.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;I want you to be a part of building your brand&mdash;not just me doing it for you.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;Social media is great, but word of mouth is still real.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST
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Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success.
Business Podcast
Entrepreneurship
Small Business
Business Growth
Financial Literacy
Wealth Building
Black Entrepreneurs
Minority Business
Leadership
Executive Leadership
Business Funding
Marketing Strategies
Personal Development
Startup Advice
Sales Training
CEO Interviews
Founder Stories
Professional Development
Economic Empowerment
Business Success
Networking
Brand Building
Innovation
How to start a business
Small business funding
Entrepreneur success stories
Business leadership podcast
Wealth building strategies
Black entrepreneur podcast
Minority business development
Marketing for small businesses
Business growth strategies
Startup funding opportunities
Executive leadership training
Financial literacy education
Success mindset podcast

Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."

Tune in, get inspired, and start writing your own success story, one conversation at a time.

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Money Making Conversations Master Class is more than a podcast. It's a front-row seat to the ideas, experiences, and breakthrough moments that inspire success. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, each episode features influential entrepreneurs, business leaders, celebrities, influencers, and nonprofit changemakers sharing the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped them turn ambition into achievement. The show empowers dreamers, doers, and leaders to think bigger, move smarter, and take action on their goals. As Rushion McDonald often says, "Stop reading other people's success stories and start planning your own."
Tune in, get inspired, and start writing your own success story, one conversation at a time.
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https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
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