On this week’s episode of The Black Woman’s Confidant, we are joined by Taneshia Yerby to explore the journey of converting natural talents into sustainable income. Taneshia Yerby, the founder of the Christian Entrepreneur Organization (CEO For Women), is a dedicated wife, mother, and author committed to empowering Christian women through faith-based mentorship in both life and business. As she prepares for the release of her upcoming book, From Dreams to Drive, Taneshia continues to motivate an expanding community to lead lives of purpose, bold intention, and courage.
Drawing from her own professional and personal experiences, she provides listeners with actionable strategies to define their purpose, overcome deep-seated fears, and cultivate an unshakeable confidence grounded in their unique God given gifts.
About Taneshia Yerby
Taneshia Yerby is a wife, mother, author, and the founder of the Christian Entrepreneur Organization (CEO For Women), where she equips Christian women with faith-based guidance for life and business success. Through her work, social platforms, and now her forthcoming book From Dreams to Drive, Yerby inspires a growing community of women to pursue purpose with intention and courage.
Key Points
00:15 Introduction
1:11 Taneshia’s journey
2:45 Taneshia’s pursuit of writing
4:00 You have to be willing to be embarrassed
6:00 You have to fail along the way
7:20 Finding your purpose
8:17 Narrowing down your talents
9:50 Turning your talents into a business
11:30 Sacrifices that come from turning your passions into a business
12:40 Pick your hard
13:30 Who Taneshia’s book is for
14:40 Finding the energy to move forward
16:00 Don’t settle because you are tired
18:20 Pouring into yourself
19:45 Taneshia’s favorite part of the book
21:30 Taneshia’s favorite anecdote from the book
23:20 Social media can be a distraction
25:40 The fine line between research and comparison
27:45 The power of community
29:00 Taneshia’s secret launch
30:30 Building your community
31:30 Sometimes those closest to you are not your target audience
34:30 Taneshia’s CEO social events
36:00 Why Taneshia loves her community
38:30 Where you can find Taneshia
39:00 Conclusion
Pre-order From Dreams to Drive
Pre-order Taneshia’s Book here: From Dreams to Drive
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