Main Character Energy gives you VIP access to some of the world’s most impactful innovators, creatives, and people of influence challenging the status quo and shifting the culture. Tune in as we discuss self-development, wellness, and mindset shifts to help you stay in alignment with your highest self. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maincharacterenergypod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> | <a href="tiffknighten.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">Website</a>

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It’s almost summer in NYC, so people are wearing less and going out more. Meanwhile on the internet, people are dragging tone deaf beauty brand Tarte for playing in Black creators’ faces yet again.This week, Tiff sits down with Lauren C. Nelson (she/her), a coach, speaker, and Founder &amp; CEO of Partner for Impact, a consulting firm making workplaces around the globe more inclusive and empowering. She is the Creator of The Powerhouse Era, a transformative coaching and mentorship program that takes women’s lives, careers, and finances to the next level.In 2022, NY Times Magazine called Lauren “The Go-To Branding Strategist to Create Impact”. IKDR. She’s an award winning coach who’s been featured in WomLEAD Magazine, Today’s Purpose Woman, and named one of LA Weekly’s Top 15 Inspiring and Successful Women Entrepreneurs.In this discussion, we talk about the power of investing in yourself, celebrating your wins, and intentionally building community for yourself.Listen to the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KgVVU28Jj1t7OLWvatdnF?si=12573cdb852b4b03" rel="nofollow">Main Character Energy Playlist</a> on Spotify.STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes:Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @<a href="http://instagram.com/maincharacterenergypod" rel="nofollow">maincharacterenergypod</a>.Follow Lauren on IG: @<a href="https://instagram.com/iamlaurencnelson?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D" rel="nofollow">IamLaurenCNelson</a>.Connect with Lauren C. Nelson on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencnelson" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.

It’s almost summer in NYC, so people are wearing less and going out more. Meanwhile on the internet, people are dragging tone deaf beauty brand Tarte for playing in Black creators’ faces yet again. 

This week, Tiff sits down with Lauren C. Nelson (she/her), a coach, speaker, and Founder & CEO of Partner for Impact, a consulting firm making workplaces around the globe more inclusive and empowering. She is the Creator of The Powerhouse Era, a transformative coaching and mentorship program that takes women’s lives, careers, and finances to the next level.

In 2022, NY Times Magazine called Lauren “The Go-To Branding Strategist to Create Impact”. IKDR. She’s an award winning coach who’s been featured in WomLEAD Magazine, Today’s Purpose Woman, and named one of LA Weekly’s Top 15 Inspiring and Successful Women Entrepreneurs.

In this discussion, we talk about the power of investing in yourself, celebrating your wins, and intentionally building community for yourself.

Listen to the Main Character Energy Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KgVVU28Jj1t7OLWvatdnF?si=12573cdb852b4b03

**STAY CONNECTED**

You can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes:

Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterenergypod

Follow Lauren on IG: @IamLaurenCNelson

Connect with Lauren C. Nelson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurencnelson

Entering Your Powerhouse Era with Lauren C. Nelson

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Just in time for our friendaversary, I got to sit down with the elusive, the ever-evolving Natasha Roberts. Between running her agency The Know and curating her second New York City landmark (and tallest residential building in the world) Central Park Tower, Natasha is a branding baddie + main character taking her career to new heights.In this episode, we talk about fighting imposter syndrome, managing expectations, and Natasha’s mission to amplify feminist + multicultural initiatives that bring these historically marginalized communities to the forefront. We’re validating each other, talking each other off of a ledge, and reminding each other that we’re that b*tch every step of the way.Listen to the Main Character Energy Playlist on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KgVVU28Jj1t7OLWvatdnF?si=12573cdb852b4b03" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>.STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes:Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/maincharacterenergypod/" rel="nofollow">maincharacterenergypod</a>.Follow Natasha on IG: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/natashacr/" rel="nofollow">natashacr</a>.Connect with Natasha Roberts on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashacr/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a>.Check out Natasha’s agency, <a href="https://theknow.art/" rel="nofollow">The Know</a>.

Just in time for our friendaversary, I got to sit down with the elusive, the ever-evolving Natasha Roberts. Between running her agency *The Know* and curating her second New York City landmark (and tallest residential building in the world) Central Park Tower, Natasha is a branding baddie + main character taking her career to new heights.

In this episode, we talk about fighting imposter syndrome, managing expectations, and Natasha’s mission to amplify feminist + multicultural initiatives that bring these historically marginalized communities to the forefront. We’re validating each other, talking each other off of a ledge, and reminding each other that we’re that b*tch every step of the way.

Listen to the Main Character Energy Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KgVVU28Jj1t7OLWvatdnF?si=12573cdb852b4b03

**STAY CONNECTED**

You can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes:

Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

Follow Natasha on IG: @natashacr

Connect with Natasha Roberts on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashacr/

Check out Natasha’s agency, The Know: https://theknow.art/

Setting Boundaries + Managing Expectations with Natasha Roberts

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Kahlil Dumas is the CEO of UNSTUCKKD, host of the UNSTUCKKD Podcast, and is a serial entrepreneur who is committed to helping people heal their trauma by redefining what generational wealth and prosperity means to them. We talk about the UNSTUCKKD platform and Kahlil’s philosophy on breaking down habits, the importance of just getting started for 10, 20, or 30 minutes a day.Listen to the Main Character Energy Playlist on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KgVVU28Jj1t7OLWvatdnF?si=12573cdb852b4b03" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a>STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes:Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maincharacterenergypod/" rel="nofollow">@maincharacterpod</a>Follow Kahlil Dumas on <a href="https://twitter.com/UNSTUCKKD" rel="nofollow">Twitter </a>+ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unstuckkd/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>: @unstuckkdConnect with Kahlil Dumas on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahlildumas/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a>

Kahlil Dumas is the CEO of UNSTUCKKD, host of the UNSTUCKKD Podcast, and a serial entrepreneur who is committed to helping people heal their trauma by redefining what generational wealth and prosperity means to them. We talk about the UNSTUCKKD platform and Kahlil’s philosophy on breaking down habits and the important of just getting started for 10, 20, or 30 minutes a day.

Listen to the Main Character Energy Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3KgVVU28Jj1t7OLWvatdnF?si=12573cdb852b4b03

STAY CONNECTED

You can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes:

Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

Follow Kahlil Dumas on Twitter + IG: @unstuckkd

Connect with Kahlil Dumas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahlildumas/

Redefining Generational Wealth with Kahlil Dumas

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Jayde Powell is content creator and marketer who has been featured in Business Insider, Ad Age, Forbes and beyond. Jayde is currently the host of #CreatorTeaTalk on LinkedIn audio, and also the founder of the Weed for Black Women community. In this episode, Tiff and Jayde discuss creating inclusive spaces for Black women, pitching yourself as a creator, and the power of setting boundaries. No is a full sentence, okay?!In this episode:<ul><li>(12:40): The difference between a content creator and influencer</li><li>(16:00): How Jayde created and curate her own original series</li><li>(23:23): Cultivating long lasting relationships with brands</li><li>(40:00): How to negotiate your rates as an emerging creator</li></ul> STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes:Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram <a href="instagram.com/maincharacterenergypod/" rel="nofollow">@maincharacterpod</a>Follow Jayde I. Powell on <a href="https://twitter.com/jaydeipowell" rel="nofollow">Twitter </a>+ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaydeipowell/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>: @jaydeipowellConnect with Jayde I. Powell on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaydeipowell/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaydeipowell/</a>Follow Weed for Black Women <a href="https://www.instagram.com/weedforblackwomen/" rel="nofollow">@weedforblackwomen</a>

Jayde Powell is content creator and marketer who has been featured in Business Insider, Ad Age, Forbes and beyond. Jayde is currently the host of #CreatorTeaTalk on LinkedIn audio, and also the founder of the Weed for Black Women community. In this episode, Tiff and Jayde discuss creating inclusive spaces for Black women, pitching yourself as a creator, and the power of setting boundaries. No is a full sentence, okay?!

In this episode:

    (12:40): The difference between a content creator and influencer
    (16:00): How Jayde created and curate her own original series
    (23:23): Cultivating long lasting relationships with brands
    (40:00): How to negotiate your rates as an emerging creator


STAY CONNECTED

You can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes:

Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

Follow Jayde I. Powell on Twitter + IG: @jaydeipowell

Connect with Jayde I. Powell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaydeipowell/

Follow Weed for Black Women @weedforblackwomen

Spilling Creator Tea with Jayde Powell

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This week’s episode is a live recording from an event I recently cohosted at the Aster in Los Angeles. The Aster is a gorgeous private social club located on Hollywood and Vine with good food, awesome programming, and even better vibes. They invited myself, Corporate Quitter’s Gabby Ianniello, Unstuckkd’s Kahlil Dumas, and Salary Transparent Street’s Hannah Williams to host a discussion on career pivots and taking your brand to the next level.STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

This week’s episode is a live recording from an event I recently cohosted at the Aster in Los Angeles. The Aster is a gorgeous private social club located on Hollywood and Vine with good food, awesome programming, and even better vibes. They invited myself, Corporate Quitter’s Gabby Ianniello, Unstuckkd’s Kahlil Dumas, and Salary Transparent Street’s Hannah Williams to host a discussion on career pivots and taking your brand to the next level.

**STAY CONNECTED**

You can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes.

Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

Live from The Aster: From Stuck to Success

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In this mini episode, Tiff breaks down the elements of a main character.STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

In this mini episode, Tiff breaks down the elements of a main character.

STAY CONNECTED

You can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

The anatomy of a Main Character

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In this episode, we debunk “de-influencing” and also discuss the importance of generational wealth, bringing black-owned brands to the forefront, and making them household names with creator economy trailblazer and Forefront CEO Jordyn Weaver. STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpodShop, share, and earn on <a href="https://theforefrontatl.com/pages/about" rel="nofollow">Forefront</a>.Follow Forefront on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forefrontatl/" rel="nofollow">@forefrontatl</a>If you’re in LA, join us at The Aster on Thursday, March 16th for a panel discussion on navigating career changes.RSVP: <a href="https://fromstucktosuccess.splashthat.com/" rel="nofollow">https://fromstucktosuccess.splashthat.com/</a>

In this episode, we debunk “de-influencing” and also discuss the importance of generational wealth, bringing black-owned brands to the forefront, and making them household names with creator economy trailblazer  and Forefront CEO Jordyn Weaver.

STAY CONNECTED

You can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

Shop, share, and earn on Forefront: https://theforefrontatl.com/pages/about

Follow Forefront on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forefrontatl

If you’re in LA, join us at The Aster on Thursday, March 16th for a panel discussion on navigating career changes

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Bringing Black Brands to the Forefront with Jordyn Weaver

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First and foremost, I hope Meg the Stallion is having a good a** day! In this episode, Tiff and Racquelle are serving a whole lot of earth sign energy while geeking out over astrocartography, degree theory, solar returns, and breaking up with places that no longer serve us.“If it’s not fun, I’m not doing it” - Racquelle Francis ⚡️ I know that’s right!Follow @theracquelleshow on TikTokBook an astrology chart reading with Racquelle:<a href="https://www.racquellefrancis.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.racquellefrancis.com/</a>STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

Astrology b*tches rule

First and foremost, I hope Meg the Stallion is having a good a** day! In this episode, Tiff and Racquelle are serving a whole lot of earth sign energy while geeking out over astrocartography, degree theory, solar returns, and breaking up with places that no longer serve us.

“If it’s not fun, I’m not doing it” - Racquelle Francis ⚡️ I know that’s right!

Follow @theracquelleshow on TikTok

STAY CONNECTED

You can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

Book an astrology chart reading with Racquelle:

https://www.racquellefrancis.com/

Birth Charts + Virgo Tendencies with Racquelle Francis

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In today’s episode, we catch up with purpose-driven communications strategist &amp; cultural worker Viannca Velez about rediscovering your passion, drawing inspiration from community, and leveling up in 2023. C&#39;mon #GenerationalPersistence! Connect with Viannca Velez:<a href="http://www.vianncavelez.com/" rel="nofollow">www.vianncavelez.com</a><a href="http://www.culturalovers.com/" rel="nofollow">www.culturalovers.com</a>IG: <a href="http://instagram.com/vianncavelez" rel="nofollow">@vianncavelez</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/culturalovers" rel="nofollow">@culturalovers</a>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/vianncav" rel="nofollow">www.linkedin.com/in/vianncav</a> STAY CONNECTEDYou can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

In today’s episode, we catch up with purpose-driven communications strategist & cultural worker Viannca Velez about rediscovering your passion, drawing inspiration from community, and leveling up in 2023. C'mon #GenerationalPersistence!

Connect with Viannca Velez:
www.vianncavelez.com
www.culturalovers.com
IG: @vianncavelez & @culturalovers
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vianncav

STAY CONNECTED

You can stay connected with our network by following us on Instagram and subscribing to #MainCharacterPod for weekly episodes. Follow Main Character Energy on Instagram @maincharacterpod

Pushing past fear with Viannca Velez

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We&#39;re in the quitter&#39;s circle with Corporate Quitter&#39;s Gabby Ianniello spilling the tea on life after quitting our 9-5&#39;s. In this episode:<ul><li>Funerals for energetically dead closets</li><li>The highs and lows of entrepreneurship</li><li>Finding clarity as a creative</li></ul> Come see us at The Aster in LA on March 16th at 6pm ~ We&#39;ll be hosting a panel called &#39;From Stuck to Success: How To Navigate Taking The Leap and Pivoting Careers&#39; so make sure you roll through and say hey! Follow Gabby Ianniello!Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corporate.quitter/" rel="nofollow">@corporate.quitter</a>Website/Podcast - <a href="https://corporatequitter.com/" rel="nofollow">corporatequitter.com</a>Gabby&#39;s Newest Podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4akE6dIJZRafNnMtzbxnoC?si=4b1435612ace4747" rel="nofollow">Out of Pocket</a>She has a podcast production agency, too: <a href="http://shelikestogab.com" rel="nofollow">http://shelikestogab.com</a>

Live from the quitter's circle

We're in the quitter's circle with Corporate Quitter's Gabby Ianniello spilling the tea on life after quitting our 9-5's. In this episode:

- Funerals for energetically dead closets
- The highs and lows of entrepreneurship
- Finding clarity as a creative

Come see us at The Aster in LA on March 16th at 6pm ~ We'll be hosting a panel called 'From Stuck to Success: How To Navigate Taking The Leap and Pivoting Careers' so make sure you roll through and say hey!

Follow Gabby Ianniello!

Instagram - @corporate.quitter
Website/Podcast - corporatequitter.com
Gabby's Newest Podcast: Out of Pocket

She has a podcast production agency, too: http://shelikestogab.com

Side effects of being ambitious AF with Gabby Ianniello

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We all want to be that b*tchThe one who sets the trends instead of following them.The one who moves with intention instead of obligation.The one who goes for it and always f*ckin gets it.We all want Main Character Energy but how do we embody it? Main Character Energy is your golden ticket to get a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the worlds’ most impactful disruptors, innovators, and creatives came from the bottom and embodied what it means to make it in all forms.<a href="https://www.instagram.com/maincharacterenergypod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.tiffknighten.com/podcast" rel="nofollow">Website</a>

We all want to be THAT B*TCH 

The one who sets the trends instead of following them.

The one who moves with intention instead of obligation.

The one who goes for it and always f*ckin gets it.

We all want Main Character Energy but how do we embody it?

Main Character Energy is your golden ticket to get a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the worlds’ most impactful disruptors, innovators, and creatives came from the bottom and embodied what it means to MAKE IT in all forms.

Instagram -@MainCharacterEnergyPod
Website - tiffknighten.com/podcast

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Main Character Energy is a podcast where Brand Curators’ Tiff Knighten gives you VIP access to some of the worlds’ most impactful disruptors, innovators, and creatives who are shifting culture and driving trends. We're talking pop culture, personal development, mental wellness, and personal branding tips to help you channel your baddest self. 

Instagram - @MainCharacterEnergyPod
Website - tiffknighten.com/podcast