Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Nicole Gates. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Nicole, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?
I am the second oldest of five children. Because I grew up with a sister two years older than me and a brother that was two years younger, and my two youngest siblings being much younger, I always felt like the middle child.
Funny thing, most people would not believe that I actually struggled to fit into our family dynamic. Both my older sister and younger brother were academically sound, brilliant minds, and things came to them naturally. I, on the other hand, tended to just be average, meeting the minimum requirements academically, always creative about how I could be my own boss, yet still struggling to learn how to take charge of my family life experiences!
My parents deemed me a self-sufficient strong child, that needed very little guidance and direction. Honestly, I was quite the opposite growing up. I wanted the extra guidance and direction. Although I feel I didn’t get enough of those things growing up, I learned very valuable lessons from my parents. I learned to affirm myself, be self-sufficient, set my own pace, and run my own race. I can now look back on my childhood and better understand the role I played within my family and have a better appreciation for the path and the direction my life has taken. I am a Woman of Possibilities, Purpose, and Power thanks to the trials, triumphs, ups, and downs… my parents crafted a “warrior” that understands that failure is not an option!
Nicole, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
The She-EO Unlimited has been certified as a Black-owned, Small Business-owned, and Women-Owned Boutique Business Development Agency. She-EO Unlimited created a unique ecosystem that supports women in their pursuit of success. The She-EO Unlimited framework provides women with basic business planning and a curated roadmap to success. It also includes a network of subject matter experts who serve as mentors to women who are interested in owning and operating sustainable businesses.
The She-EO Unlimited includes all elements that women-led business owners need to make their ventures a success. Our collaborative team of experts is here to help you gain exposure through marketing, branding, and project management. We’re working to make women think, act and execute differently.
“To be a first-class entrepreneurial hub for women entrepreneurs & creatives who work from home. We are first-class because we support women in business and we develop a curated plan to address the concerns of other women-owned businesses.
After having more than 100 conversations, I now know the most urgent problems that working womenpreneurs face. I also have the right solution!
The She-EO Unlimited is an ecosystem that supports womenpreneurs. It includes everything a woman-led business needs to be successful. We are a team of experts that can help our clients increase their visibility through branding, marketing, and project management. We’re working to make women think, act and execute differently.
The She-EO Unlimited offers the blueprint for women to make it possible to live beyond the paycheck. This includes creative marketing, brand strategy, start-up preparation, and creative marketing. Womenpreneurs are now free to pursue their dreams and do business on the terms they choose. Our community is made up of women of color, whether they are entrepreneurs, heads of families, single moms, or women of color, who want to live their passion.
By changing the dynamics of women in business, and giving them all the resources necessary to succeed, we can transform the trajectory of the entire family for generations to follow!
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
I have been able to build my reputation as a Business Development Specialist by having traveled these roads myself. Starting literally from the bottom, learning through trial and error how to properly structure my business so that I could actually do business.
When I started my first business, I had no one in my family or immediate circle that could show me the ropes, so I had to get out there and find my tribe. I started with networking to meet like-minded business owners, then reaching out to those that I admired in business and asking them to be my mentor, followed by aligning my business with some best practices, industry training, and resources to become “armed and dangerous”.
I am confident that The She-EO Unlimited has made a difference to many of the clients we serve! I am 100% positive that women in business can be positioned to profit if they are educated, equipped, and empowered to do so!
If you have multiple revenue streams in your business, would you mind opening up about what those streams are and how they fit together?
The She-EO Unlimited is an entire brand. We have secured multiple streams of income through our many services and products: Business Development, Marketing & Branding, The She-EO Mindset TV Show & Podcast, SassySheEO Apparel, The She-EO Unlimited Monthly Subscription Box, SheEO Notary Services, SassySheEO Wine Club, and The She-EO Society of Womenpreneurs!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thesheeounltd.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesheeounlimited/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheEOUnltd
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolegates1/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR2IEDXQTmywHMVguwaK8qQ
Image Credits
Photo Credit: Yolanda Gates