The Hidden Cost of Being Your Own Boss: Entrepreneurship EXPOSED w/ Carmen Jones

08/05/2025 40 min Episodio 2
The Hidden Cost of Being Your Own Boss: Entrepreneurship EXPOSED w/ Carmen Jones

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Entrepreneurship isn’t always glamorous. In this real, unfiltered episode of Beyond the Brand, Rod Brinson sits down with Carmen Jones, the powerhouse behind The Black Girl Social Club, to break down what it really takes to build a business that lasts.From missed paychecks to last-minute event disasters, Carmen opens up about the emotional, financial, and mental toll of being a Black woman in leadership — and why she never gave up. They talk payroll panic, team meltdowns, solopreneur stress, and the myth of the “hustle” mentality.If you've ever wondered what the real cost of entrepreneurship is, or why your mission has to be bigger than your bottom line, this episode is for you.🔔 Subscribe for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/@rod.brinson 💬 Drop your biggest entrepreneur lesson in the comments! 🎙️ Follow Carmen Jones: Instagram: @carmen.nicole.jones Club: @blackgirlsocialclub Wellness Nonprofit: [@ceounplugged]👉 Let’s connect: Follow Rod Brinson: https://www.instagram.com/rod.brinson/ Website: https://rodbrinson.com#Entrepreneurship #BlackBusiness #Leadership #CarmenJones #BeyondTheBrand #SmallBusinessTips #BusinessGrowth #WomenInBusiness