Entrepreneurship, Empowering Women and Creating a Life You Love with Nicole Barham

Summary

In this episode I'm joined by Nicole Barham, Founder of 5 Minute Bookkeeper.

Nicole shares her journey of finding joy in life and living well. We explore her roots growing up in a rural community in Jamaica, her inspiration for entrepreneurship, her journey as a mother, learning from failure, finding alignment and building a successful business.   

Nicole also highlights the value of investing in systems and hiring help to free up time and avoid burnout. She encourages entrepreneurs to take action, iterate, and not be afraid of failure. Nicole's advice is to focus on the present moment, live a stress-free life, and be a light in other people's lives.

takeaways

• Living well means chasing joy in the present moment and finding gratitude and happiness.
• Growing up in a rural community in Jamaica taught Nicole the value of organic living and community support.
• Nicole's entrepreneurial journey was inspired by her grandparents and her passion for accounting and finance.
• She started Five Minute Bookkeeper to help individuals and businesses manage their finances effectively and find fulfillment in entrepreneurship. Know your 'why' and what you truly want in life.
• Invest in systems and hire help to free up time and avoid burnout.
• Take action, iterate, and don't be afraid of failure.
• Focus on the present moment, live a stress-free life, and be a light in other people's lives.

Chapters

00:00 Chasing joy and gratitude despite challenges.

04:46 Craving for a rural, organic, community-oriented upbringing.

08:05 Childhood conversation plants seed for accounting career.

10:26 Parenting is about giving kids better lives.

13:35 Projecting fear of flying onto child. Importance of preparation for special needs.

18:29 Starting a business means facing fears bravely.

21:42 Financial struggle led to idea for budgeting.

25:38 Learning finance crucial for entrepreneurs; passions are diverse.

27:27 Follow inner guidance, build right business path.

30:44 Simple living preferred, less focus on money.

36:03 "Pain gap: Challenges in business growth transition."

38:08 Designing life to avoid end-of-life regrets.

41:45 Brains need breaks for quality output.

46:01 Fear of failure hinders entrepreneurial growth.

48:17 Intentional morning routine with time for relaxation.

52:10 Focusing on health and fitness for longevity.

55:36 Chat, laugh, love - live a peaceful life.

57:22 Appreciation for listening, learning, laughing, and inspiring.


About Nicole Barham

Nicole Barham is the founder and CEO of Design Your Wealth and creator of 5 Minute Bookkeeper showing solo-entrepreneurs how to do a whole year of bookkeeping in an hour or less. She's been featured on Good Morning America and The Breakfast Club and in Time, Essence, Black Enterprise, First for Women and Medium and was a Speaker at the 2024 ROI: The Millionaire Summit.

Connect with Nicole Barham

website: https://www.5minutebookkeeper.com/
Facebook: Nicole Barham
IG: @5minutebookkeeper

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