784: Dwayna Williams and Donna Morris – Mompreneur Power

Self-employed individuals and small businesses are a critical part of the US economy. One important subset of self-employed businessperson, whose work uniquely impacts both the US economy and US lifestyle, is the “mompreneur.” In this episode, we’re joined by two mompreneurs who have founded their business specifically to support other mompreneurs and lifestyle brands. Join me in this invigorating and inspiring conversation with twins Dwayna Williams and Donna Morris, founders of TGND Consulting. In our conversation, we discuss the power of terminology, the challenges of overcoming stigmas, and the legitimacy and importance of mompreneur and lifestyle businesses as a specific type of self-employment.

 

TGND Consulting® is an agency providing public relations, brand imaging, and strategy to moms with lifestyle brands. With a passion for building a brand’s image through publicity, digital platforms, and style guides, twins Dwayna Williams and Donna Morris are taking over the PR industry! TGND’s mission is to guide and build brand awareness through fresh and innovative expertise. 

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Dwayna Williams and Donna Morris, thank you so much for being here!

 

 

Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself. Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world.

 

 

Guest Contact –

• TGNDConsulting.com
• TGNDConsulting on Facebook (@TGNDConsulting)
• TGNDConsulting on Instagram (@TGNDConsulting)
• TGNDConsulting on LinkedIn (company/tgnd-consulting)

Contact Jeffrey –

 

• JeffreyShaw.com
• Books by Jeffrey Shaw
• Business Coaching for Entrepreneurs
• The Self-Employed Summit
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Valuable complimentary resources to help you –

 

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Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.