The Harmony Hustle Podcast

In this episode of the Harmony Hustle Podcast, we talk with Maya Lynn Harris of Maya Lynn Consulting. She is the founder of BLK GRL MOB, a professional community, amplifying and connecting Black women founders through visibility, community, and opportunity. Through her work as The Connection Curator, Maya identifies gaps in business growth and connects entrepreneurs to trusted resources, strategic partnerships, and essential protections through her ecosystem—including her The Right Questions: Small Business Assessment and her curated network, The Right Network.Whether you’re just starting out or rethinking your next chapter, Maya shares honest lessons on mindset, networking, and finding your people. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How one dissertation edit turned into a business •The biggest mindset shift from employee to employer •Why unrealistic expectations derail new entrepreneurs •How relationship-based marketing helps small businesses grow •What to do when the founder journey feels isolating •Why work-life harmony is a better goal than balanceConnect with Maya Lynn Harris:Maya Lynn Consulting: https://mayalynn.co

In this week’s episode, Aymanie and Cheryl get real about the fear of rejection and judgment that holds so many entrepreneurs back.  We talk about why people misjudge MLMs, how company culture and team alignment can make or break your experience, and why self development might be the missing piece in industries that don’t prioritize self-development in the same way that technical skills are.CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro | Subscribe To The Channel01:14 Why "MLM" Feels Like a Loaded Term02:07 Convention Focus: Mindset Over Sales02:47 Stories of Struggle and Self-Belief03:16 Facing the Fear of Rejection04:09 Rejection, Judgment & Building Confidence06:53 Company Culture & Finding the Right Team09:18 Feeling Sold To vs. Being Genuinely Supported15:39 Stepping Into a Leadership Role17:22 Getting Paid to Learn: Books & Personal Growth18:34 The Missing Piece in the Beauty Industry21:57 The 1% Better Philosophy23:37 Growth Requires Leadership, Even Outside Entrepreneurship25:35 Q: What’s A Fun Fact That Your Share About Yourself When Asked?27:44 Bonus Episode Every Thursday in Patreon, Upcoming London, UK Trip

This week, we had a conversation about rest, recharging, and workplace culture. The heart of our conversation centers on multi-week sabbaticals, a rare workplace feature, and how this can signals shift in how companies approach work-life alignment.  We talk about what it means to be an intentional employer, how generational differences shape expectations of work, and why defining your company culture, even before you have employees, sets the tone for everything that follows.

In today’s episode, we laughed a lot (some parts are on the editing room floor), but we also talked about our wellness updates, fitness gains, and we discussed how we’d rebuild our businesses if we had to start from scratch.

Nearly a year ago, we traveled to London, England. We hit the ground running and in 4 days time, we explored London, rode the Underground, and made new friends. One of our experiences was the wonderful Obi’s African and Caribbean Food Tour. Our 3-hour tour was chocked full of Black British and Brixton history, culture, community, and food.  Obi is not only a tour guide, he is the creator and founder of Gorgeous Tours UK. And, we got the chance to interview him. We’re excited to share this interview with you and hope that you enjoy it. ABOUT OBI OPARA Obi Opara is the creator and founder of Gorgeous Tours UK. Gorgeous Tours curates historical, educational, and cultural tours through London and in Brixton. The African and Caribbean Food Tour takes tourists on a cultural and culinary journey through Brixton that is shaped by Obi’s personal experiences and memories of Brixton as a Londoner born and raised in Brixton. Some of Gorgeous Tours’ experiences are: African & Caribbean Food Tour, BrixtonBlack London Uncovered: Private Taxi Tour ( in London’s classic black cab)Rhythms & Rum: A Taste Of The Caribbean In Brixton To connect with Obi, book a tour, or inquire about private and corporate tours, visit:Website: www.thisisgorgeous.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gorgeoustoursukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gorgeoustoursuk

Have you ever wondered how your body’s natural rhythm impacts your business and day-to-day life? In this episode, we chat includes talk about leverage the body’s Circadian rhythm in business. Are you a morning person, an evening person, or somewhere in the middle? Cheryl took this Morningness Eveningess Questionnaire to see if what she thought about herself was true. Let us know your results. If you take it. 🔗 https://qxmd.com/calculate/calculator_829/morningness-eveningness-questionnaire-meq

We shared our wellness updates and wins this week, and also talked about our changing business mindsets, and debated whether passion is the only ingredient needed to become an entrepreneur.