187: Building Without Limits: Reaching Your Full Potential in Business w/ Kristen V. Carter

In today’s fast-paced world, the concept of “building without limits” resonates deeply with entrepreneurs striving to make their mark. It’s about embracing the notion that success knows no bounds, and the only limits are the ones we impose upon ourselves.

That’s where we come in. We understand the challenges and uncertainties that come with forging your own path in the world of business. That’s why, in this episode of the Black To Business podcast, we’re diving headfirst into the transformative power of building without limits, guided by the insightful wisdom of Kristen V. Carter.

Kristen’s journey is a testament to the resilience and determination that defines the entrepreneurial spirit. As the founder of Trust Your Magic and Kristen V. Carter Entertainment, she’s cultivated a legacy of innovation and self-belief, inspiring others to embrace their unique gifts and talents along the way. She served as Showrunner and Executive Producer for the live gospel music celebration “GOSPEL Live!” that recently premiered on PBS, hosted by luminaries Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Erica Campbell. 

So, if you’ve ever felt stifled by the confines of convention or doubted your ability to reach your full potential, this episode is for you.

DURING THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

• The transformative power of embracing a mindset of “building without limits” in your entrepreneurial journey.

• Practical strategies for trusting your innate talents and abilities to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.

• Insights into how negotiation and resilience play pivotal roles in achieving personal and professional breakthroughs.

• Effective ways to build and nurture communities around your brand or business, fostering meaningful connections and partnerships.

• Strategies for cultivating self-awareness and leveraging it to drive growth and success in your entrepreneurial endeavors.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• [PROJECT] GOSPEL Live! hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Erica Campbell 
• [BOOK] A Return To Love x Marianne Williamson
• [BOOK] The Four Agreements x Don Miguel Ruiz

MEET KRISTEN:

Kristen V. Carter is an award-winning executive producer, entrepreneur and speaker from Newark, New Jersey. Currently, Kristen serves as Showrunner and Executive Producer for the live gospel music celebration entitled GOSPEL Live! Presented by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. that aired on PBS in February 2024. In 2022, Kristen served as an Executive Producer for the Discovery Plus four-part documentary series Profiled: The Black Man about debunking stereotypes that Black men in America face in society. The series received special recognition from the Television Academy for social justice content.

Notably, Kristen directed and showran Chase’s digital financial literacy series Hart of It All which starred Kevin Hart. Within her dual role as Showrunner and Director, she developed the series format while simultaneously overseeing creative execution from pre-production to post. She enjoys contributing to social impact programming including the 2019 Facebook live stream event National Day of Racial Healing, curated by Ava DuVernay, and the 2020 Virtual Commencement special Show Me Your Walk: HBCU Edition, which featured President Barack Obama as the honored commencement speaker.

In addition to entertainment, Kristen is actively engaged in mentorship and empowering students and professionals about self-actualization. Kristen is the founder of Trust Your Magic™, an inspirational brand that reinforces the power of honoring one’s gifts and talents. She hosts a podcast of the same name that features guests who have taken a significant leap of faith to shift their lives. Through the brand, she also facilitates an interactive workshop for freelancers and emerging entrepreneurs to catapult their lives and become six figure-plus earners.

🙏🏿 Support: 

This episode is sponsored by Harvard Business School Executive Education. 

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