Originate, Motivate, Innovate

Originate, Motivate, Innovate

by Shelly Omilade Bell, Sonya Renee Taylor
Released May 2023
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781119900542

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Book description

Supercharge your business or career by staying true to your authentic self

In Originate, Motivate, Innovate: 7 Steps to Building a Billion Dollar Network, accomplished entrepreneur Shelly Omilâdé Bell and author Sheena C. Howard deliver an honest and engaging discussion of how to think differently about getting your business funded as a female entrepreneur of color. In the book, you’ll find the mindsets, tools, tactics, and strategies you need to succeed in a venture capital environment that is largely designed by—and for—white males.

You’ll learn how to apply your own unique story and background and prioritize valuable relationships to create your own pathway to a fully funded business. You’ll also discover:

  • An acknowledgment and highlighting of those obstacles that remain in place and stand in the way of women of color in business
  • How to break through those obstacles while doing things your own way
  • Strategies for achieving your next goal, whether that’s building a business, creating social impact, or looking for a raise

An essential and insightful resource for entrepreneurs, founders, and other business leaders of color, Originate, Motivate, Innovate is the no-nonsense, hands-on book that professional women of color have been waiting for.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Foreword
    1. A Treasure Among Us
  6. Introduction
  7. PART I: Originate
    1. CHAPTER 1: The Power of Asking Questions
      1. Inside Rooms with Star Power
      2. Business Strategy and Biased Questions
      3. Become a Better Negotiator
    2. CHAPTER 2: Create S.P.A.C.E.
      1. “Fail‐Safe” Business Framework
      2. The “S” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Safety
      3. The “P” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Predictability
      4. The “A” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Access
      5. The “C” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Collective
      6. The “E” in the S.P.A.C.E. Framework Is Engagement
    3. CHAPTER 3: Be Authentic and Build Your Brand
      1. The Invisibility Paradox
      2. Authenticity as a System Hack
  8. PART II: Motivate
    1. CHAPTER 4: Your Power Is in Your Purpose
      1. Your Power Is in Your Thinking
    2. CHAPTER 5: Nothing Moves Without People
      1. Perceived Opportunities
      2. L.I.A.: Building Relationships
      3. Building the Sweet Spot
    3. CHAPTER 6: Resist Being Average: Play Your Cards Right
      1. Dig Deeper to Build Taller
      2. Resist Average Hires
      3. Activate Your Social Capital
      4. Hearts—the Believers
      5. Spades—the Linchpins
      6. Diamonds—the Champions
      7. Clubs—the Gatherers
      8. Bonus Group—the Jokers
  9. PART III: Innovate
    1. CHAPTER 7: Intuitive Decision Making
      1. The Journey Is Real
      2. How to Trust Intuition
      3. Intuition Coaching
    2. CHAPTER 8: Living at the Intersection of Multiple Things
      1. Don't Be Nice: Be Selfish
    3. CHAPTER 9: Omí's Toolkit
      1. Reprogramming Your Subconscious Mind
      2. 3 Laws of Pro Motion
      3. Spending Your Coins
      4. Hiring Smart
  10. About the Authors
  11. Index
  12. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: Originate, Motivate, Innovate
  • Author(s): Shelly Omilade Bell, Sonya Renee Taylor
  • Release date: May 2023
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781119900542