Today I am chatting with Alina Wright, Alina is the Owner and CEO of Talent Tactics, a leading firm specializing in recruitment services, resume writing, and creating company policies and procedures for small businesses. With a passion for empowering organizations through strategic talent acquisition and development, Alina brings a wealth of experience and a personalized approach to every client. In addition to her role at Talent Tactics, Alina proudly serves in the Army Reserves. She is also a devoted mom to two wonderful children and a beloved fur child, sharing her life with a husband who is also dedicated to military service. As a way to give back to the community, Alina conducts free business workshops in San Antonio and the surrounding areas.

Connect with Alina:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alina-ceo-talenttactics/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlinaWright.TalentTactics

Website: https://www.talenttacticshub.com/

Email: TalentHunters@TalentTacticsHub.com

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Website: www.brilogue.com
IG: @bri.logue
FB: @bri.logue

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In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, Bri Logue interviews Danni Hernandez, a real estate educator and CEO of Apex Investors. Danni shares her journey into real estate, driven by a passion for problem-solving and creativity. She emphasizes the importance of leveraging natural instincts and building a supportive network. Danni discusses her personal and professional experiences, including overcoming a major surgery and navigating a male-dominated industry. She also highlights the dynamics of working closely with her partner, Ryan, and the integration of their work and personal lives.

Show Notes:

Guest: Danni Hernandez - Real Estate Educator and CEO of Apex Investors

Topics Covered:

1. Introduction to Danni Hernandez:
   • Real estate educator and CEO of Apex Investors
   • Passion for real estate and problem-solving
2. Journey into Real Estate:
   • Background in construction and freelancing
   • Transition to real estate investing around 2019
   • Overcoming challenges, including a major spine surgery in 2020
3. Real Estate Insights:
   • Importance of running accurate numbers and having multiple exit strategies
   • Leveraging maternal and nurturing instincts in a male-dominated industry
   • Learning through experiences and avoiding common mistakes
4. Working with a Partner:
   • Dynamic with partner Ryan, both in business and personal life
   • Balancing roles and supporting each other's strengths
   • Integrating work and personal life seamlessly
5. Advice for New Entrepreneurs:
   • Finding mentors and building a supportive network
   • Importance of creativity and problem-solving in real estate
   • Tips for women entering the industry

Key Takeaways:

• The value of leveraging personal strengths and instincts in business
• The significance of accurate financial planning and multiple exit strategies in real estate
• Building a supportive and understanding partnership in both business and personal life

Connect with Bri:

Website: www.brilogue.com
IG: @bri.logue
FB: @bri.logue

Want to be on the podcast?

Send me an email at: podcast@ivory.media

In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue interviews Michelle Hill, the owner of the junk removal business All Junked Up. Michelle shares her journey from driving 18-wheelers in Dallas Fort Worth to starting her own business. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her work, her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field, and her passion for helping customers declutter and reduce stress.

Michelle also delves into her personal battle with hoarding and how it influenced her business. She offers practical advice on managing possessions, such as taking photos of sentimental items instead of keeping them and finding creative ways to repurpose belongings. Michelle emphasizes the importance of starting the decluttering process early to avoid burdening future generations with unwanted items.

Throughout the conversation, Michelle's optimistic and resilient spirit shines as she talks about overcoming personal hardships and maintaining a positive attitude. She shares anecdotes of customers doubting her capabilities due to her gender and size, and how she proves them wrong with her strength and determination.

Summary:
- Michelle Hill discusses her transition from an 18-wheeler driver to a junk removal business owner.
- Insights into the challenges and rewards of running a junk removal business.
- Michelle's personal experience with hoarding and how it led to her entrepreneurial journey.
- Practical tips for decluttering and managing sentimental items.
- Overcoming gender biases in a male-dominated industry.
- Maintaining a positive attitude despite personal and professional challenges.

Quotes:
- "I love helping people and being able to take all that stress away from them."
- "If I can't do it, I'll hire my competition to do it and pay you another $100 on top."
- "I refuse to let people push my buttons and be in control of my emotions."



Tune in next Wednesday for another inspiring interview with a badass female entrepreneur.

This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, the importance of helping others, and the strength of women in any industry.

Connect with Bri:

Website: www.brilogue.com
IG: @bri.logue
FB: @bri.logue

Want to be on the podcast?

Send me an email at: podcast@ivory.media