As the founder of Love CEO Institute, McCrea has built a thriving coaching practice that helps women create the lives they want. With a focus on empowering women to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives, McCrea has created a unique coaching approach that has gained her a reputation as a leader in the coaching industry.

McCrea’s innovative thinking and strategic decision-making have enabled her to grow her coaching practice into a highly successful business. In addition to her success as a businesswoman, McCrea is also a sought-after speaker, sharing her knowledge and insights on personal development.

Natasha believes that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed and she works compassionately to make that a reality.

As we look ahead to the future, we are confident that Natasha McCrea will continue to inspire and empower women to achieve their dreams. We congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition as a female CEO to watch in 2023.

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We’d love to get to know you better. Can you tell us about yourself?

My name is Denitra and I specialize in motivating and influencing women and children, helping them find love within themselves. I’m also a content creator and blogger. I was at a point in my life where I had ZERO self-love. I felt negative, suicidal, and depressed. After two years of digging deep, I discovered love was there all along. My journey made me want to reach out to other women to help them find self-love, too. I reach people via social media platforms, along with my blog. You’ll find me on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok where I share my story and feature other women’s stories.

Tell us about your community, The Self Love Experience, and your brand in general. What was it that started the idea, and how did you decide to grow it?

The Self Love Experience started with my Self Love Journey. As mentioned, I spent a solid 2 years actively working on my self-image, self-worth, mindset, and daily routines. When I finally got to a point where I had a solid foundation, I decided to help other women achieve the level of Self Love that I now possess.

The idea behind my brand is to coach women through motivation using my blog, DeniTV (my IGTV series), and my Instagram posts. My Facebook Community combines mindset work, self-love challenges, gratitude exercises, as well as forming lasting friendships. In the fall of 2020, I will be launching my Self Love Journal via my ETSY Shop which will be the start of many self-love tools for my girls.

What do you want other women to know about your experience?

Everyone can have their own Self Love Experience. Love is not hard to attain, and you’re not going to find it in other people. Learning to love yourself is one of the most liberating things you could ever do. In a way, you’re taking your power back. Once you get to a place where you already love yourself you will never SEEK or NEED it from anyone else.

I had to put in a lot of work to get to where I am today. From listening to motivational podcasts, attending conferences, going to therapy, reciting affirmations, expressing gratitude and so much more. Like learning anything new, it is going to take time, so be patient with yourself.

What challenges did you face while building your brand?

Getting started. I started to work on TSLE 2 years ago, but because I didn’t have faith in myself, I gave up. I went on to start and stop my brand several times, all with no avail. Then came quarantine. For some reason, that gave me an odd motivation to quit my 9–5 and finally pursue my dreams full time. I’m now 3 months in and I’m so happy that I went for it.

Where do you see the future of your business heading? What are your ideas to take it to the next level?

There is so much in store for my brand. I’m in the process of dropping my journals and journal kits. I’ll eventually expand my line. I’m also working on expanding self-love coaching to work with kids. I’d love to guest star on podcasts and book speaking engagements.

Do you have a message for those trying to start a business?

If you want to start your brand you have to be willing to put in the work. Building something from the ground up takes time, consistency, and hard work. Don’t be afraid to invest in yourself. Take classes to learn new skills that will help you on your new journey. Most importantly, Don’t forget to have fun!

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Jasmine understands how hard it can be to change your mindset and life. She wants to give other people struggling with their finances the blueprint that she used to improve her financial situation. She’s excited to share how she continuously creates a better life for her family.

Tell us a little bit about yourself and Queen Jazz Reigns.

I love saying I am a small-town girl living in a big city and as cliché as that may sound, it’s true. I am a Beaufort, SC native with an accounting background. I also have a passion for personal finance among other things. I founded Queen Jazz Reigns to empower individuals who feel stuck in debt and don’t know what to do next. I offer consulting services and assist clients with how to create a budget, and stick with it. I also cover saving, investing, and how to add different streams of income while paying down debt.

How did Queen Jazz Reigns start? What inspired you?

My brand started as a blog. I started writing to it after I gave birth to our beautiful daughter. I wanted to break free from what my friends and family expected of me. And more importantly, I wanted to live my life based on my rules.

It was time to reclaim my throne, grab life by the reins, and take control. That’s how I came to the name of Queen Jazz Reigns.

Growing up, I was taught to get good grades, go to college, and get a good job. And that’s exactly what I did. However, after receiving multiple degrees, I ended up with a ton of student loan debt and about $35K worth of credit card debt.

I didn’t learn how to handle my finances during that time and struggled for years while living on my own. I finally made the necessary changes and realized that my family wasn’t the only family who didn’t discuss money or finances in general.

I think that’s a huge disservice to omit that vital information from your loved ones. Since I struggled with myself, I learned what to do and what not to do in order to get out of debt. I want to share that process with others who may be in the same situation.

I’m currently working on revamping my website. I offer products in addition to one on one consultations. I do this to better serve clients with different financial needs and goals.

How does it work when somebody works with you?

What I do is assess the client’s financial information, then offer a plan based on the client’s goals. For example, if the client doesn’t have a budget or know what it is, I educate them and help them create one. I make sure to do this in the format that best fits their style (paper and pen, mobile applications, spreadsheets, etc.). This varies as every client has different needs and goals. I follow up and check in on my clients to answer any questions they have, and make sure they are still on track. I also make myself available to provide in-depth feedback and offer products and services that I’ve used and loved. These are products that helped me in the past and present.

What message would you like to tell our reader? Do you have a tip that can help them out?

If you are living paycheck to paycheck and feel ashamed…. stop it. According to Forbes, 78% of people were living paycheck to paycheck as of January 2019, myself included. I finally broke the paycheck to paycheck cycle THIS YEAR! My past lessons and experiences made me who I am today, and I am not embarrassed. I’m grateful for the lessons I’ve learned, and I want to pay it forward by empowering others.

I also invested in myself and added multiple streams of income this year. As a result, I’ve paid off over $8K worth of credit card debt in addition to my other debt. I plan to pay off more by the end of the year.

I want people to know that they are not alone. Discussing your finances is not a bad thing. You shouldn’t be embarrassed or ashamed. You can do the same thing I did if you’re willing to shift your mindset and put in the work. You can’t continue to blame your past circumstances. You are given a new opportunity every day that you wake up. Use that opportunity to make a change in your life.

How do you handle challenges in your business?

Time management has been a challenge and still is, especially now. It’s super tough working on my brand, working my 9–5, keeping a toddler entertained, all while making sure I have time to myself, along with my partner. It’s like a never-ending job. This is when taking time off, asking for help, and outsourcing tasks make my life easier.

Keeping a positive mindset is also challenging, but we have to remember we’re human. We’re not perfect, and life is not a competition. One day we’ll all die, so why not live your best life?

How do you manage funding your business?

I currently finance my business on my own. I haven’t received any funding yet. This year has been really good though, and I am grateful!

Where do you see the future taking you? What plans do you have to take Queen Jazz Reigns to the next level?

My future vision and dreams are to scale my brand to the point where I can leave my 9–5 job. I’d like to solely take on clients and create content for a living. I’m planning to retire in 10 years or less. I want to have time to enjoy my family, along with doing things that make me happy every single day. I also want to make a huge impact on others and change their lives, as I changed mine. I’ll be happy as long as I can help at least one person change their life. My goal, of course, is to help more than one person!

What message do you have for other people looking to build a creative business?

Do it, start now! The perfect time to follow your dream(s) is right now. I’m not saying go quit your job today, but you can definitely start laying down the foundation of your business while working your main job. Don’t give up. If you feel like quitting, take a break, but come back strong.

Company name: Queen Jazz Reigns

Email Address: jasmine@queenjazzreigns.com

Website URL: www.queenjazzreigns.com

Instagram URL: www.instagram.com/queenjazzreigns

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