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By itisidanimarie  In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, opportunities for learning and growth are everywhere, and sometimes they come in the form of reality TV shows. "The Blox," a renowned reality show, has been making waves by offering small business owners an intense entrepreneurial experience like no other. This unique show not only accelerates entrepreneurship education but also provides exceptional promotional opportunities for its participants. Recently, I had the privilege of interviewing Lorraine Robinson, a contestant from Season 7 of "The Blox." Lorraine's journey and insights shed light on the exhilarating world of this reality show and the incredible opportunities it offers to aspiring entrepreneurs. "The Blox": Where Entrepreneurial Dreams Thrive "The Blox" has become synonymous with entrepreneurial excellence. It condenses what typically takes months of entrepreneurship education into a single week, immersing participants

  By Itisidanimarie Follow Me Friday has been a platform for insightful discussions and engaging conversations for the past eight weeks. Each episode brings together diverse panelists to share their unique experiences and stories. While our previous episodes have covered a wide range of topics, the recent addition of themed panels has added a new layer of depth and excitement to our show. In this blog, we'll take you behind the scenes of how we prepare for these themed panels, focusing on our upcoming "Creative Minds" theme. Step 1: Defining the Theme Last Friday, on September 8, we took a break from Follow Me Friday to address some personal childcare matters. However, on September 1, we hosted our very first themed panel, which was a game-changer. Our "All Authors" panel featured six authors, each with their own unique background and journey to becoming published writers.   Step 2: Choosing the Next Theme The decision to host themed panels was well-received b

    By @itisidanimarie   I had the privilege of interviewing Hope Hunt, a remarkable individual whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Hope, who resides at the base of the Appalachian Mountains in Northeast Georgia, is currently navigating a significant pivot in her career. After 17 years as a high-tech virtual assistant, she's now transitioning into the role of a strategic small business growth coach. In this blog post, we'll delve into the incredible insights Hope shared during our interview and explore the key takeaways from her experience.   Hope's Journey: Pivoting and Persevering Hope's journey is one marked by resilience and adaptability. She candidly shared her story of how she ventured into the world of virtual assistance 17 years ago. At the time, she was a mother of two young children, and the demands of corporate life were taking a toll on her family life. Hope decided to pivot and start her own virtual assistant business, working from th

  By @itisidanimarie In the past seven weeks of livestreaming Follow Me Friday (FMF), we've seen a diverse range of panelists from various industries grace our platform. But for our September 1st episode, I decided to wrap up the summer and welcome the first day of fall with a special theme: authors. The power of storytelling is immense; it allows people to connect, self-identify, and expand their knowledge, and that's precisely what we aimed to do.   This time, we shook things up a bit in terms of format. Instead of having everyone on camera simultaneously, I introduced each author one at a time, stepping back from the camera to ensure they had the spotlight they truly deserved. It was less distracting, more aesthetically pleasing, and gave each author a chance to shine.   The passion and emotion with which each guest spoke about their stories were truly captivating. We had heartbreak, suspense, inspiration, and survival stories that left an indelible mark. Some paneli