Need a friend on your entrepreneurial journey? Her Business Blueprint is your bi-weekly dose of inspiration, real talk, and genuine connection. Hosted by Kimberly Sumpter, this podcast features authentic conversations with successful solopreneurs who candidly share their journeys. The wins, the missteps, and the strategies that helped them build their small businesses organically. Each episode is packed with practical advice and actionable tips to empower you to keep going, even when the road gets tough. Here, you'll discover a supportive community of like-minded women who truly understand what you're going through and are ready to cheer you on every step of the way.
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The Candle Maker Who Lit Her Own Way
In this debut episode of Her Business Bootcamp, host I sit down with Melissa Jagessar, founder of Cali Meets NYC, a home and body fragrance brand rooted in healing, heritage, and hustle. Melissa shares her raw and inspiring journey from childhood curiosity with candles to battling depression after the loss of her grandmother, to launching a brand that not only honors her roots but helps others reconnect with scent and memory.
In this episode, we discuss:
How Melissa turned grief into growth during the 2020 pandemic
Her grandmother’s legacy as a Black business owner in the Bronx in the 1960s
The creation of Cali Meets NYC and how love and design inspired the brand
How custom zip code candles became her signature product
Overcoming self-doubt to launch a YouTube channel and show up for her business
That unforgettable moment Tabitha Brown featured her candle
The importance of having a community
The challenges and joys of being a solopreneur
Finding balance with Pilates and prioritizing mental wellness
Her plans for expanding the brand with perfumes and more body care
Resources & Mentions:
Cali Meets NYC website
Black Candlemakers Club
Very Good Mondays with Tabitha Brown
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Her Business Blueprint Trailer
Her Business Blueprint officially launches in January 2025.
Welcome to Her Business Blueprint, the podcast for women entrepreneurs ready to shift their mindsets and embrace the unique realities of building a purpose-driven business as solopreneurs. In this episode, host Kimberly Sumpter, founder of Podcast to Inspire, dives into the heart of what it means to wear every hat in your business—from CEO to strategist to bookkeeper—and still push forward toward success.
Join Kimberly as she shares honest reflections on her journey, alongside candid conversations with inspiring women solopreneurs who have turned their passions into profitable businesses. Together, they discuss the wins, missteps, and lessons learned, offering real-world insights, motivation, and a supportive space to grow and thrive.
Whether you’re navigating setbacks or celebrating victories, this episode will remind you that while you may run your business solo, you’re never truly alone on this journey. Hit that follow button and start building your blueprint for greatness today!
Ready to build your blueprint for success with authenticity and intention? Hit that follow button, and let’s get started!
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Thinking about starting your own podcast but not sure where to begin? I’ve got you covered! In just six weeks, I’ll guide you step-by-step to turn your inspiring message into a podcast that connects, motivates, and resonates. Let's connect!
Business Website: Podcast To Inspire®
Business Email: kimberly@podcasttoinspire.com
Business IG: @podcasttoinspire
Looking for more inspiration? Tune into KImberly's first podcast, Sistahs Connect®, where she highlights conversations with Black women she has met throughout her life journey, who she admires, and who inspire her.
Sistahs Connect Website: Sistahs Connect®
Sistahs Connect on IG: @sistahsconnect
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