We have a different type of episode today. I’m interviewing Shakira Releford as the Founder/Executive Director of Connecting Youth Achievement Center. We are talking about challenges she has faced and is facing as a Founder. Join us as Shakira shares her experiences of being a Founder from start to building.
About Shakira Releford:
Shakira is the Executive Director of Connecting Youth Achievement Center, a nonprofit that provides behavior management services and social and emotional support for minority youth experiencing various health disparities. Shakira is also the host of two podcasts, Nonprofit UNPLUGGED and Boss Buildrs (both on all directories). She is committed to inspiring others to live their lives with purpose, on purpose, and has a passion for seeing others succeed in life.
Topics discussed in this episode:
– Shakira’s Nonprofit Founder’s Journey [timestamp]
– It wasn’t an overnight journey [08:55]
– Challenges Shakira faced as a Founder [09:59]
– Challenges Shakira still faces as a Founder [15:55]
– Shakira’s productivity tip [26:19]
– Shakira’s thoughts on competition [27:51]
– Shakira’s Life Purpose and her thoughts on that [31:21
Episode transcript: Transcript of the episode’s audio.
Go Deeper:
– Shakira’s Podcast Nonprofit UNPLUGGED (podcast)
– Shakira’s Free Workbook www.nonprofitunplugged.com/workbook
– Join The Nonprofit Founder’s Club™ free Facebook Group
– Download the free A Founder’s Guide to Building a Nonprofit Without Being the Sole Funder
– Join the email list that gives you more tips and information monthly
– Check out the Nonprofit Founder’s University where you can get courses to help you build your nonprofit.
– Want to get support to implement all the things? Join the Nonprofit Founder’s Society today.
