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From the hilarious, poignant, and extremely relatable minds of Ayanna Dutton and Delaila Catalino, Non-Corporate Girls is a podcast about Creativity, Cultivation, Collaboration, and Change. Join them as they navigate their side ventures along with full time jobs literally connecting the dots where 9-5 & 5-9 meet. Whether giving their point of view on career growth, financial literacy, entrepreneurship or self-care, Ayanna and Delaila invite special guest experts to weigh in. To tie in curren ...
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The ENDDDD OF AN ERAAA or not! It kinda feels that way, but what we can say is that recording 123 episodes to date has been an accomplishment the Non-Corporate Girls never saw happening. Single-handedly it is a milestone both Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) committed to more than any other and now it’s onward. This next phase of…
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When you think of Social Impact you have to mention Tequilla White (@tequilla.white), she is who amplifies the voices behind the brands she represents. It is no wonder why she has features in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, People, The Hollywood Reporter and press runs that include PIX11 and Good Morning America to name a few. One thi…
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You are exactly where you need to be. That statement can offer comfort when you feel your planned-out life suddenly takes a turn. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) are here to remind you that your season of redirection is a part of the plan. As we navigate life's obstacles and sharpen our intuition we start paying attention to the…
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In this episode, the Non Corporate Girls, Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) sit with highly regarded Diversity & Inclusion expert Netta Jenkins (@netta.jenkins). Our guest brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, having worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. Join us as we delve into the importance …
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In recent times there has been a huge shift in relationships of all kinds. As more people in our generation are seeking therapy awareness has increased causing the dynamic of personal, business, and romantic relationships to be looked at with a different lens. In this episode, the Non-Corporate Girls Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelail…
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As founders it is always refreshing to catch up with a fellow founder. In this case the Non-Corporate Girls, Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) had the amazing opportunity to catch up with Cate Luzio (@cateluzio), founder of Luminary, a space that provides educational resources and tools to empower professionals forward. Cate provi…
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As you go further in your career communicating becomes more and more prevalent to your success. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) have learned through the growth of their brand that the art of conversation is so important to cultivate. From interviews to pitching they understand how clear their message needs to come across each ti…
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Rhonesha Byng (@neshasagenda) made time on her agenda to sit with the Non-Corporate Girls. We spoke about what it takes to scale and business and the lessons learned along the way. Rhonesha has been a CEO for almost a decade allowing her the opportunity to pour into her community and highlight women who are trailblazing their paths. She is passiona…
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The Power of NO, let’s all embrace it more. The Non-Corporate Girls are Back in the Break Room to discuss how empowering it is to reclaim our time and get intentional on how we choose to exert our energy and with whom. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand), Carla (@creneemonae) and Delaila (@missdelailac) take you back to some of the exact moments when saying NO…
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When it comes to beauty trends we went to just the person who can give us the tea. Monique Bivens (@iambrazilianbabes), Founder and Owner of Brazilian Babes (@brazilianbabes_) had a chat with us about the standard of beauty and her impact on the industry. With 15+ years of experience, it has allowed her to ladder up to the Boss Babe she is. Underst…
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We like to shake things up a bit at NCG. In the first ever of its kind our two hosts Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) interview one another instead of a featured guest. The catch was that neither was able to view the questions prior and so each response shared is truly a testament from the heart to actual lived experiences. The e…
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At the intersection of real estate and fashion is Phillip Salem (@phillipownesalem), a power house on the scene who has used his background in fashion and insane network to catapult his career in selling dream homes to a top tier clientele. Of course your business besties had to get the tea and learn all about the success that Agent P has garnered …
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Have you taken a step back and been like WOW, I did that! But does anyone know? Well the Non-Corporate Girls are here to remind you that the humble brag is cool and all but it’s holding you back from your success! Tune into this episode for Permission to Brag. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) share the importance of tallying your…
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Nashville native and CEO of Mimconnect Netta Dobbins (@nettadobbins) joins the Non-Corporate Girls in a discussion about trusting your decision making, building a company you're proud of, and continuing to make your dreams come true even if you are doing so in fear. In fact she says if they don't scare you a little they are not big enough. Ayanna (…
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Delayed does not mean denied. We often want things on our time but God's timing is always better. In this episode Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) reflect on the catastrophes happening around the world and the much needed healing we all can use. It has been two weeks since the relaunch of Non-Corporate Girls rebrand and new direc…
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Actor, Creator, and Singer, Skittlez (@therealSkittlez) graced the NCG pod with a few affirmations and inspiring testimonies. Skittlez shares how all these experiences have shaped how to leave a mark in the spaces you enter. If you have a multitude of talents this episode will resonate deeply and serve as a reminder that you do not have to be boxed…
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The Trio is back for yet another dynamic episode. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand), Carla (@creneemonae), and Delaila (@missdelailac) discuss one of the ways to self-audit ourselves- Emotional Intelligence- what it is, how we use our own as a compass, and understanding your compatibility in regards to others who may not have the same awareness. A refreshing…
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All things good or bad eventually come to an end. Many things in our lives have an expiration date whether we realize or not. Just as season 5 wraps up the Non-Corporate Girls assess how certain people, spaces and things are no longer serving them anymore. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) challenge their community to take invento…
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You’ll never lose when you’re your most authentic self. After an identity reveal via his pop culture and media platform, Jamari Fox can attest to that. The Non Corporate Girls Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) get an unfiltered insight to the learning and unlearning Jamari has done the last few years to arrive at a space where he …
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Although there’s no “I” in team, individuality of each person should be embraced when managing teams. “Get Off Your High Horse” a phrase to help remind execs and managers to stop behaving in a manner of superiority. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) discuss the consequences of stifling the growth of your employees, team members or…
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As usual, episodes of NCG plan themselves out. Through conversation Ayanna @the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) both spoke about what it really takes to leave a mark at your job so it can help level you up on your next move. But they both understand that with this new generation moving from job to job has become the norm and the way of movin…
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If there is anything we have learned from the last year and half is that things are and always will be subject to change. Especially in the job market. The Non-Corporate Girls (@noncorporategirls) know how timely a conversation on positioning yourself and being intentional on your next best move would be valuable to their community. There was no be…
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The Non Corporate Girls climbed over the 100th milestone episode and now they’re back to close out Season 5. Both Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) have used the Summer months to recharge and re-align. With so much happening in the world it’s necessary to reflect inward as often as possible. From weddings to silent internal wars; …
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100 Episodes, over 100 hours of recorded content! Wow, Non-Corporate Girls did that. Such a surreal moment to digest. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) reminisce on how the podcast got off the ground. Helping to tell the story of the many guest who trusted them both and opened up about their personal experiences. It is no easy fea…
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We are only as good as a clean bill of health. The Non-Corporate Girls encourage a Community Wellness Check, an intent to remind listeners to schedule their annual check-up, women wellness exams and any necessary procedures that can help with early detection of cancers or chronic diseases. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) underst…
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Although we are half a decade into cannabis legalization in some states the landscape for women has been rapidly changing. Non-Corporate Girls welcomes The Dank Duchess (@thedankduchess) an international Hashish Consultant, Cannabis Cultivator, and Public Speaker using all available media to achieve her mission to help spread cannabis and psychedel…
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Authenticity (adj) defined as not false or copied; genuine; real. We hear this word a lot but are we living up to the meaning? The Non-Corporate Girls Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) dive into their own personal situations and realizations of what it means to be authentic and when it was that they finally arrived to step into th…
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We all know what we deserve but do we truly believe it, live it and breathe it? Doubt of any kind does a disservice to the things you are manifesting. Non-Corporate Girls welcomes Simone Arrington (@via.simone) to where the 9-5 and 5-9 meet. She shares instances of advocating for herself and speaking out, the exact way she brought to fruition her d…
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If there is one thing that should have been learned in 2020, it was to create multiple streams of income. Ok, actually 2 things- the second is to learn to have your money work for you. What are the Non-Corporate Girls talking about you ask? In this episode The Path to Financial Freedom Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) discuss the…
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We grow through the experiences we live through. Much like the lessons we learn as we navigate life the same is to be said for building your personal brand as it relates to your business. Ayanna (the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) at one time or another have faulted by giving away too much for too little. In this episodes #LetsTalkAbout seg…
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There are instances where we get to become the person we needed when we were in a certain scenario or position to create a different outcome. One of those scenarios is being a manager. In this discussion, Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) bring up what it takes to build a company culture that allows you to thrive and where you fee…
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New President, New Madame Vice President, and New episodes. Season 5 is officially underway. The Non- Corporate Girls continue their journey balancing where the 9-5 and 5-9 meet. The most recent episode discusses the state of our nation after Inauguration as well as how the ladies are feeling about it all. Growth is happening in the Non-Corporate w…
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Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) hold space during No Shave November for a culture mover. Intentional to get a males perspective the two had a conversation with Kerry Abner (@kerryklassic) who gives us his take on building intentional brands and what it does for longevity. In their #LetsTalkAbout segment Kerry drops gems on how h…
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The Non-Corporate Girls bring you an election episode temperature check. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) discuss the craziness of the world including the long journey in learning who the next U.S. President will be. Although the focus is there the ladies highlight the wins across the nation that impact us all. Tune into this epi…
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The Non-Corporate Girls, Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) are back for another episode to help recharge their listeners. One way or another everyone has experienced burn out— zoom calls, flooded inboxes, the confinement of our homes. It’s all getting to us. The ladies discuss how they are managing the fatigue and best ways to sta…
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In one of their more special episodes, Ayanna (@the_aya_brand ) and Delaila (@missdelailac) chat with their respective sorors. Ironically the paths overlap in more ways than one but in this interview, the ladies are not chatting Greek life. Instead, they are interviewing industry professionals who are the bosses behind RamirezSquared, the productio…
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The Non-Corporate Girls Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) get to chop it up with fellow industry peer Courtney Richardson (@doitforthebrand), founder of 5-9 hustle Do It For The Brand. At her 9-5 grind, Courtney is the Creative Director for PAPER Magazine. The ladies spoke of everything from responsibilities in a leadership role a…
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Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) are back to share the latest in life during Covid-19 to continue season 4. After a very much needed Summer hiatus the Non-Corporate Girls are rejuvenated and ready to get back into the swing of things. As world events continue to challenge many things including mental health. The ladies have found…
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Summer Summer Summertime! And just like that season 4 of Non-Corporate Girls goes on hiatus. Thus far this season has been one for the books for both Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) amidst a pandemic, systemic racism infiltrating law enforcement and worldwide protest to continue putting pressure on government officials both ladi…
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The ladies of Non Corporate Girls headed back to the break room for some water cooler talk. They discus the events that have taken place in our community last week. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand), Carla (@creneemonae) and Delaila (@missdelailac) open up candid dialogue to ask one another how they are feeling, what head space they’re in and the steps neede…
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In this special segment for the Be Well Experience (@thebewellexperience) your favorite girls go live and chat about making a time for your passion during quarantine but making sure it does not leave you depleted. Whether you managing time at your 9-5 or 5-9 finding a moment to recharge is necessary. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelail…
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We are now going into week 8 or 9 and beyond of quarantine at this point and life has been a series of highs, lows and all sorts of emotions. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) discuss how it has been shaping their day to day and what they’re doing to get through. Admitting that every day does not look the same both ladies are awar…
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It has now been over a month in quarantine and while we are getting use to it there is a point where we have asked ourselves, when is enough enough? The zooms, the lives, cooking, the dishes (why are there so many dishes) it’s all becoming excessive. In this episode Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) address how they are assessing …
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So many things have needed to change since all our lives have taken a different turn. This even included how the Non-Corporate Girls have had to connect with their guest. Regardless it has not stopped them from the important conversations that need to be had. On the episode Vagina Monologue your favorite girls have a conversation with Bea Dixon (@i…
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As the pivot continues the Non Corporate Girls (@the_aya_brand and @missdelailac) go on with the season and welcome Janel Martinez (@janelm) founder of Ain't I Latina. Amidst all the new normals being experienced the ladies take to Janel to offer a different POV during these challenging times. NCG being a fan for quite some time finally chats with …
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2020 was about to be everyone’s year. OH SO WE THOUGHT! In just 3 months we have experienced some tough loses and even tougher realities. In the break out episode of season 4 titled Pivot & Align the ladies of NCG opens up with a candid note on the state of the world and letting people know they’re not alone. The episode follows with some lighter t…
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It was Lights, Camera, Action with Yhá Mourhia Wright - Actor, Director, and Producer. The Non-Corporate Girls (@the_aya_brand and @missdelailac) tapped into the creative mind of Yhá Mourhia (@mswrightontime) and how she balances her talents among her many projects. From writing to directing she does it all with grace. No task too big nor too small…
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No Shave November also known as Movember is a month that focuses on men’s mental health and wellness. Understanding the importance and necessary awareness Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) felt it was only right to have a conversation with someone actively doing the work in the space. Jason Rosario (@jason_rosario) founder of Live…
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Black and Brown people are constantly setting trends. We are impactful with very little due to our natural resourcefulness. In the mainstream world these same trends are often adopted with little to no recognition for what inspired them or what they mean to the people who created them. In this episode called Culture Sold Separately Ayanna (@the_aya…
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Sandra Garcia is an Afro-latina entrepreneur whose roots go back to Honduras as a child but later immigrates to New York City, which is the story many of us resonate with. Sandra walks Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) through how that experience shaped her entrepreneurial journey as well as the challenges faced when navigating tw…
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