How Les Turned Self-Care into Self Employment | Les Alfred
How Les Turned Self-Care into Self Employment | Les Alfred  
Podcast: Yo Quiero Dinero
Published On: Mon Aug 26 2024
Description: Episode 283 features Les Alfred of Balanced Black Girl. We're talking about how Les turned self-care into self employment. Listen now!Les Alfred is an award-winning podcast host, speaker, and content creator.For nearly a decade, Les has created inspiring, approachable wellness content leveraging her expertise as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and certified yoga instructor.As the host of Balanced Black Girl, a chart-topping weekly podcast, Les facilitates thoughtful interviews and insightful solo episodes exploring the various aspects of life that contribute to wellness.Balanced Black Girl covers everything from wellness, to productivity, to personal finance, to self-care. Her mission is to help others create nourishing habits that help them create necessary space to live their best lives.For full episode show notes, visit here.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Origin Story02:40 - Transitioning from Corporate Finance to Wellness08:17 - Evolution of the Brand and Monetization11:31 - Defining Balance in Wellness13:40 - Navigating Content Creation and Finding Your Focus15:01 - Monetization in Content Creation18:14 - Balancing Building a Brand and Taking Care of Yourself24:13 - Representation and Diversity in Wellness26:20 - Challenging Narratives and Redefining Wellness29:10 - The Myth of Saturation in Content Creation31:05 - Finding Balance in Different Seasons of Life34:12 - Future Plans and ExpansionMy new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dineroAre you ready to make your voice heard and shine in the world of podcasting? Introducing our brand new podcasting program, Master The Mic – the ultimate course designed exclusively for powerhouses like you who are eager to amplify your voice and captivate your audience through podcasting! Learn more here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.