Interviews Archives - Do Love Project

danielleleslie July 31, 2012

Join me online August 8th :: Do Love Talk feat. Arel Moodie

How to Get Started in the Speaking Business and Become Profitable Immediately

Danielle ‘D-Love’ Leslie interviews

Arel Moodie, National Speaker and Founder of Empact

Join us live online Wednesday, August 8th at 6:00pm PST/9:00pm EST

Arel Moodie went from a kid on welfare in the projects of Brooklyn to running a million dollar company because of his ability to inspire others with his message. He used his speaking to build his brand, grow his following, and it laid the foundation for his company Empact 100. Arel has spoken to over 1000,000 people in 43 states and four countries—all before his 30th birthday.

If you want to use speaking to build your brand, promote your expertise on a topic, and learn how to profit from a speaking career immediately, then you do NOT want to miss this Do Love Talk with Arel Moodie. We’ll be live during the Talk and will allow plenty of time for Q & A.

During the Talk, you will learn:

How to give back, share your message to inspire people, and make a full time living doing it
The already existing markets that will pay you to speak
How to pick the best market for you even though you think your message is for “everyone”
How to get directly in touch with decision makers of an event
How to position yourself as an expert so that people come to you instead of you chasing them
The most important word in the speaking profession

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Arel Moodie, known as America’s Top Young Speaker, has spoken to over 100,000 people in 43 states and four countries—all before his 30th birthday. Arel is the best selling author of Your Starting Point For Student Success, a high five lover, and has a Super Mario surprise wedding dance with over 200,000 views on YouTube because of his dance moves. Arel went from a kid on welfare in the projects of Brooklyn to running a million dollar company, and he is the Co-Founder of Empact and their flagship product is the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour. Arel also speaks to students about leadership skills and preparing for success in college. Arel has been quoted in the New York Times, USA Today, Essence, and Inc. Magazine.

Danielle Leslie is addicted to doing what she loves and created the Do Love Project to give individuals the inspiration and tools to build businesses around their passions. She previously organized and completed the national sponsored GenJuice Tour where she met with over 300 first-time entrepreneurs, co-founded a web startup helping Gen Y entrepreneurs start their first companies, completed SeedStart startup accelerator program, and helped startups build their brands online with her marketing consulting We Are BIGFISH.

Do Love Talks are online conversations featuring fearless individuals doing what they love and earning what they deserve unapologetically. Each person in the series has built a business around their passion and inspires others to do the same.

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danielleleslie June 7, 2012

Join me live online June 13th :: Do Love Talk feat. Geada Ford

Becoming Part of a Hell Yes! Culture

Danielle ‘D-Love’ Leslie interviews

Geada Ford, Creative Director for Marie Forleo

~~Join us live online Wednesday, June 13th at 6:00pm PST/9:00pm EST~~

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This Do Love Talk “Becoming Part of a Hell Yes! Culture” features Geada Ford, Creative Director for Marie Forleo. If you’re familiar with Marie, you know that she recently underwent an entire branding and website redesign, and, well, Geada Ford is responsible.

If you want to learn how to build a business around your passion, take your freelancing or consulting to new heights, and work with someone you absolutely admire, you do NOT want to miss this Do Love Talk featuring Geada. We’ll be live on the call and will allow plenty of time for Q & A.

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Geada Ford describes herself as a Brand-thropologist. She create cultures—places where brands live. By mixing together her knowledge of branding and design with what real people feel, need and want in a light hearted way, she removes the wall between you and them. That’s right—design can break barriers (cue the Celine Dion track).

Danielle Leslie is addicted to doing what she loves and created the Do Love Project to inspire and inform the next generation of passionate entrepreneurs. She previously traveled around the US and Asia as a social media evangelist, organized and completed the national sponsored GenJuice Tour, co-founded a web startup helping Gen Y entrepreneurs start their first companies, and founded her branding and marketing consultancy We Are BIGFISH.

Filed Under: Blog, Events, Interviews, Video

danielleleslie May 3, 2012

From Freelance Writer to Online Business Owner :: Interview with Arielle Loren, Corset Editor-in-Chief

I interviewed Arielle Loren, Editor-in-Chief of CORSET to find out how she grew her following as a freelance writer which led to a successful launch of her online magazine.

Arielle Loren is the founding Editor-in-Chief of Corset, the “go to magazine for all things sexuality.” Arielle graduated from NYU and in just 2 years, built a name for herself freelance writing on women’s issues, health, and sexuality. She’s written for Ebony, Vibe Vixen, Clutch, etc. and is now earning a full-time income doing what she loves while living in Brazil.

Here’s what we cover in Part 1:

Blogging helps you explore your interests, hone your voice, and build your brand. (Tweet this.)
The best way to start doing what you love is to…START. (Tweet this.)
Arielle advanced her freelance writing career by writing…and writing some more. (Tweet this.)
To develop your brand as a freelancer, choose a niche you’re passionate about and have an authentic voice. (Tweet this.)
As a freelance writer, take every opportunity to respond and interact with readers. This will help grow your brand & following. (Tweet this.)

In Part 2 of the interview, Arielle explains:

How she discovered that digital subscription is a viable business model for Corset. (Tweet this.)
How she turned her digital magazine into a profitable business by its second issue. (Tweet this.)
When launching your own brand, it’s important to be your #1 cheerleader. (Tweet this.)
When you’re doing what you love, it doesn’t feel like work. (Tweet this.)

Here’s how to connect with Arielle: Send her a tweet, lend her a Like, and get her latest issue of Corset.

To be notified when the next interview drops, be sure to subscribe to our email list (a.k.a. the Do Love List—oh, yeah!). Until then, if you do one thing and one thing only…Do Love!

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danielleleslie April 25, 2012

What did I struggle with as an aspiring entrepreneur? :: Two Girls | One Tip Tuesday

I had the opportunity to speak with Coach Jennie, Co-Founder of Hungry Entrepreneurs, a new community for entrepreneurs teetering between launch and bankruptcy. I met Coach Jennie during our GenJuice Tour summer 2010, and I’m so lucky to still call her a friend!

I really enjoyed answering the questions:

What is something I struggled with as a hungry entrepreneur? Not sticking to my strengths and being honest about the work I wanted to do. When I first started consulting, I looked at the market and let that determine the services I offered, instead of sticking to my natural talents. Once I “returned to my roots,” I was able to overdeliver to my clients and position myself as a more premium product as a result.
What is one super, juicy tip guaranteed to put food on the table of hungry entrepreneurs? Address these 3 assumptions ASAP (ideally in your first 30 days): 1) Someone will use my product, 2) Love it, and 3) Pay for it. Perform customer development by interviewing prospective customers and making necessary revisions to your product offering.

Check out the video for additional tips (such as “Do what you love out loud.”)