In this heartfelt and insightful episode, host Aprileen sits down with the inspiring Les Alfred, the founder and host of the *Balanced Black Girl* podcast. Les opens up about her personal journey from a full-time corporate job to becoming a successful entrepreneur and content creator.

The conversation tackles the pressures of maintaining a positive public persona, the realities of entrepreneurship, and the importance of prioritising mental health and well-being. Les shares her struggles, breakthroughs, and the strategic plays that helped her carve her unique path in the wellness and podcasting industries.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to create their own opportunities and pursue a passion-driven career.

5 Key Lessons from this episode:

1. Authenticity over perfection: Les and Aprileen highlight the importance of being true to oneself, even when it means showing vulnerability.

2. Boundaries are essential: Setting boundaries around your personal and professional life can help maintain mental health and well-being.

3. Create your own opportunities: If the desired roles or opportunities aren’t coming your way, take initiative to create them yourself.

4. Importance of therapy: Therapy plays a crucial role in unravelling personal anxieties and pressures, especially for black women.

5. Smart risks and consistency: Understand the value of taking calculated risks and maintaining consistency to grow and succeed professionally.

Get to know our playmakers:

- Learn more: Dive deeper into the conversation and explore more insights from Les Alfred https://www.balancedblackgirl.com/

- Connect with Les Alfred:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedles/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast/

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This is an AiAi Studios Production, recorded by Aprileen Alexander in March 2024.

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