Main Points

It’s the second month of 2026 &  despite the uncertainty, my business is growing not by hustling, but with more calmness and focus: 

In this episode, I share the practical, how-to techniques I taught in a live workshop with 19 minority-owned business owners and allies, including:

• How editing my P&L helped me measure ROI (one change led to 500% ROI, another to 5,000% ROI)
• How I increased email open rates from 25% to 75% through trust and storytelling
• Why high-touch, human connection is a competitive advantage right now
• How sitting with discomfort leads to better business decisions
• Why scaling is about small, precise edits, not doing more
• What made me cry to my therapist

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