In business, don’t just look for opportunities—create them. The best entrepreneurs don’t wait for the perfect moment; they make the moment perfect.
Bernie, your love and wisdom continue to guide me. The path you helped forge still lights the way forward. Forever grateful, forever cherished.
Another year around the sun, and I’m filled with gratitude for every step of this journey. From a small town in North Carolina to building a global enterprise AND building a family whose members all have chosen to stay local to one another, each birthday reminds me that dreams don’t have expiration dates. To everyone who’s been and continues to be a part of my story—thank you. Your support and love continue to shape me. As I celebrate today, I’m not just looking back with pride; I’m looking forward with excitement.
The most successful folks I know didn’t just find a seat at the table—they brought their own chair and made room for themselves.
The most powerful network you can build is one of genuine relationships. Focus on creating meaningful connections, offering value, and supporting others’ journeys. Build relationships that not only enrich your business but also enrich your life.
The newest Ask JBH episode featuring @chrispalmermd is up! 🎙️ Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, or watch it on my YouTube channel. Link in bio!
Tell God your plan and watch God laugh. Listen to God’s plan and experience eternal joy!
When we equip people with the tools to succeed, we don’t just change lives – we transform communities. Let’s keep spreading hope and creating opportunities for all. 📷: @hopeglobalforum
Loved sharing with @incmagazine about a lesson I learned at my mama’s table: true abundance isn’t measured by what you have, but by what you share. Growing up, we were wealthy in spirit and generosity. That mindset gave me the fearlessness to see beyond circumstances and create opportunities. And here’s what I know for sure—as you climb, you have a responsibility to lift others. That’s not just good karma, it’s good business.
Your voice is one of the most powerful tools you possess. Use it to lead with integrity, inspire change, and uplift those around you. True leadership begins with the courage to speak your truth and the wisdom to listen.
In life and business, hardships are inevitable. With the right mindset, you can transform those hardships into stepping stones. On the other side of every setback is a new opportunity to rise up and achieve something greater than before.
Many people see folks who are crying as either weak or falling apart, when in reality…they may be emptying negative spaces to make room for joyful ones…and improving their health!
If someone sends you a note of love ‘just because’…count it as a blessing of the highest order! Spread the joy…
It’s good to review our Holidays gift lists and see that everything we’re giving is not something that we bought. There is a special joy in giving and receiving of ourselves. Time, chores…prayers. They have great value that only Love can pay for.
You know that feeling you enjoy when you hear a song that is so good you don’t even care if you look dumb dancing it out? You just gotta let it all go, be in that moment, and feel the joy! That song is immediately added to your ‘That’s My Jam’ playlist…Well…Thank you, @yolandaadams! ‘Sunny Days’ is my new jam, and it’s on REPEAT! Pure joy. Thank you…Thank you…Thank you…on behalf of everyone who’s gonna listen to it from this ‘Y’all gotta listen’ shout out and all who got there on their own. Yolanda, you’re bringing Sunny Days! again! Fresh. Fresh. Fresh! You get 5 green apples 🍏🍏🍏🍏🍏⭐
Kicking holy days off with family is a blessing. Sooo glad to be with mine. PEACE JOY LOVE.
Come on and do this with me! It’s fun 🙂
We all are living busier than ever. Let’s never be so busy looking that we can’t see.
Progress in motion! @worldbank reports that 1 in 3 businesses globally have women among the principal owners. See the link in my bio for the full report. While we’ve come far, there’s still ground to cover, especially in low-income countries. Every woman who steps into ownership doesn’t just change her life; she transforms the business landscape for all of us. The future is ours to shape!
Let me introduce you to @bolasokunbi, a force in finance who proves what I’ve always known–women aren’t just good with money… we’re exceptional at it. As the founder of Clever Girl Finance and a best-selling author, Bola brings truth and power to every conversation about wealth. In this enlightening #askjbh episode, we tackle something I’ve seen throughout my career: it’s not about capability. It’s about confidence. When women step fully into their financial power, we don’t just manage money. We multiply it.
Love flowing…
On this day, August 18th, 1920, a pivotal moment in our history was realized as the 19th Amendment was ratified, finally granting women the right to vote. Today, as we reflect on the efforts of the brave suffragettes who fought for this basic human right, let us honor their legacy by continuing to use our voices and our votes to shape a more just and equitable future. Let us never take for granted the power of our voices and the impact of our actions. Every time we cast a ballot, we pay tribute to the women who came before us and fought for our right to be heard.
Happy National Women’s Equality Day! Today, we celebrate the progress we’ve made and renew our commitment to the work that still lies ahead. As women in business, let’s honor this day by lifting each other up, breaking down barriers, and fearlessly claiming our seats at the table. Together, we have the power to create a world where every woman can rise to her full potential.
Revisiting an unforgettable conversation with @gimletmedia co-founder Alex Blumberg, where we tackled a topic that’s just as relevant today as it was then: the power of owning your brilliance as a woman in business. As women, particularly women of color, society often teaches us to downplay our intelligence, to dim our light, and to let others take the lead – even when we have the most innovative solutions in the room. But hear me loud and clear: it’s time to STOP that practice and START unapologetically owning your genius.
