WakesetGO!
wakesetGO! is a motivational podcast hosted by digital marketing consultant, Mercedes. Designed to ignite the ambitious spirit within you, this podcast serves as a beacon for anyone looking to enhance their leadership qualities and entrepreneurial mindset. Mercedes brings her experience in the marketing world, as well as her self-awareness journey to inspire others to charge up the CEO in them!
Episodes
In the latest episode of wakesetGo!, hosted by Mercedes, we commemorate the conclusion of Women's History Month by engaging with Ariel Young, the innovative founder behind Copper and Brass Paper Goods. Ariel shares her remarkable journey from her roots as a school psychologist to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to infusing the stationery industry with the vibrancy and joy of African American culture. Recognizing a gap in div...
Prelude: When it comes to talking about diversity, it can make different people uncomfortable for whatever reason, however in order to support innovations in business, and technology, its important to highlight businesses no matter what the demographic is or ethnicity.
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In an increasingly diverse world, discussing diversity and inclusion can be a sensitive subject, yet it is essential for fostering innovation in busin...
On this solo episode Mercedes discusses how Warren Buffett, and Richard Branson both are very strict when it comes to their goals, so much they eliminate any distractions to be successful.
One strategy discussed is the 2 list method, where Warren Buffet's lesson is put into place.
Another story is shared about how Richard Branson turned down opportunities to make $$$ because it was not apart of his priority list.
Join your host Mercedes as she shares how pivoting has helped her on her journey, and how she tunes out the noise to make moves needed for personal growth.
Listen in for a motivational boost that will inspire you to assess your goals, adjust your mindset, and take the steps necessary to turn your dreams into reality.
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Remember, in the game of life and success, it's not just about taking risks; it's about making them...
In this episode, we are thrilled to have Johanna Voss, a distinguished Influencer Talent Manager who has been full-time in her business as an entrepreneur for over 10 years.
Johanna shares her journey and experience navigating the intricate world of influencer marketing, representing diverse talent and connecting them with brands that resonate with their audience. Her expertise spans across strategy development, contract negotiati...
In this episode, Mercedes talks about how complex and often misunderstood the concept of quitting is. Far from being a sign of defeat, we explore how strategic quitting can be a pivotal decision in the journeys of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Smart quitting and failure can be used as a stepping stone the difficult decision to quit projects or ventures that were not serving their ultimate goals. These can...
In this insightful episode of WakesetGo!, host Mercedes is thrilled to reconnect with college mate MJ (William Hill), a fellow Mississippi State alumnus. As they delve into a heart-to-heart conversation, MJ opens up about his dynamic journey in the tech world as a software engineer, sharing the passion and dedication that fuels his career.
Throughout the discussion, MJ reflects on the initial steps that led him to the tech industry...
In this empowering episode of WakesetGo!, host Mercedes Allen sits down with the visionary Dorothy Enriquez, CEO and founder of Ellevate Collective. Dorothy's journey from a solo strategist to leading a dynamic team of women at the forefront of corporate development is nothing short of inspiring. Ellevate Collective is renowned for its innovative approach to DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) strategy, leadership training, ...
Join Mercedes on this solo episode during a thundering night in Dallas, TX....ok you may hear one thunder roll, but if you watched the mini episode before this one, there was a poll that asked what the next topic is, so here we are- decluttering your life.
Reflecting can help you to figure what you need to focus on, and a few other tips included so make sure you stay listening until the end : )
On this episode join Mercedes as she interviews Priyanka, a software engineer who works in Corporate America from India, and shows how you can land your dream job from anywhere, as well as how important it is to have mentors.
Priyanka discovered being a mentor helped her to realize her passion as well. She shares with us also her productivity hack to getting things done.
Watch the video of the interview here: https://ww...
In this episode Mercedes talks about manifestations, and how they are real, seriously! In January, wakesetGO! hosted a digital vision board event, where you had to place your goals for the year on a board, in hopes that it will come true. Be careful of your thoughts, as those bring life to what it is you truly want to happen. According to most successful people manifesting by speaking life into your thoughts, and dreams works! Not ...
According to Business Insider "Having a hobby is a good way to to recharge and relax away from work — even the world's most successful people have hobbies" - Mercedes discusses what some of those famous names are, as well as enjoys a friendly conversation with her special guest, a friend from yoga "Leon" about what his hobbies are, and how they have helped him deal with getting over relationships, and stayin...
Listen in as Mercedes takes on what having time to explore, take breaks, and a vacation, yes, wakesetGO! pause to experience new things, and new lifestyles to get ignited!
Sometimes you will find that being overworked, and being overstimulated doesn't always bring out the best in you.
One of my favorite books on my self-awareness journey in my 20's was The 4 Agreements, listen as I discuss the results that come with keeping your word, as well as the effects of not being impeccable with your word.
No guest this episode : )
Mercedes goes over what the wakesetGO! formula means how it aligns with 3 habits you can start today. Listen as she covers what ways you can implement it in a day, simple tasks, are sometimes the hardest, but with it broken out into phases, this listen gives you a clear blueprint to take with you into the new year!
This intimate conversation with our host, digs into how to take ideas, and get to the execution stage, even if it isn't perfect.
Join us on this episode of WakesetGo! as Mercedes Allen engages in a fascinating conversation with Suzanne Huber, a seasoned digital strategist renowned for her expertise in optimizing business systems for growth and scalability. With over a decade of experience, Suzanne has been at the forefront of digital transformation, helping companies across various industries to thrive in the digital age.
In this dialogue, Suzanne shares her...
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