770: Kathryn Finney ⎟Build the Damn Thing

Don’t wait for the system to let you in—break down the door and build your damn thing. In this episode, our incredible guest, Kathryn Finney digs into how you can build your businesses in a world that has overlooked and underestimated you. She discloses the power of entrepreneurship and why it is essential to understand the value of everyone’s work. Let’s build a startup and break down the barriers!   Kathryn cofounded Digitalundivided in 2012, the first incubator for Black and Latinx women. Her report, called Project Diane, revealed how little venture capital goes to startups founded by women of color; only 24 over two years. She also founded a financial lifestyle blog, The Budget Fashionista, and in 2014, became one of the first black women to sell her site.    Key Highlights:    [00:01 - 10:40] Opening Segment  Kathryn shares her experience in high school Always take a risk and win Show people what’s possible Why the development of your core values is helpful   [10:41 - 20:30] The Power of Entrepreneurship Kathryn’s emotional response to starting her entrepreneur journey Have your own money and create a life that you control When Kathryn decided to jump in to help other people to navigate entrepreneurship The perception of success and its impact   [20:31 -31:00] Understand the Value of Everyone's Work Where more work needs to be done in how we address the issue of people of color in business The economic output we value The black and brown communities Kathryn’s outlook on the American exceptionalism   [31:01 - 38:27] Closing Segment Introducing Build The Damn Thing Inspire many people to do the same  The random round with Kathryn   Want to connect with Kathryn? Follow her on Instagram. Head to Kathryn Finney, break down the door, and build your damn thing!   Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people.  Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show! If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Tweetable Quotes:  “You’re perfect in your imperfection. Who you’re is perfect. ” -  Kathryn Finney “Before you start building a company or product, understand who you are and what it is that you stand for.” - Kathryn Finney Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy