Meet LaKisha Mosley

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful LaKisha Mosley a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

LaKisha , so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.
I don’t think we ever overcome imposter syndrome. Most of us, especially black women, find a way to quiet that voice and keep going. When imposter syndrome creeps up, I question it. Whatever that thought is, I question its validity and process through it. I may journal, take a walk, or meditate. But I do not accept it! It’s typically a fear that has surfaced because I am going into a space where I feel I may be rejected or I am trying something new and I am unsure of how it will be accepted. Imposter syndrome is not a bad thing if you do not allow it to overtake your life. Sometimes when imposter syndrome creeps up it allows you to really process your thoughts and face fear head on.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I am the owner & CEO of The LM Experience, an event consulting firm. I have been in business for 11 years. This year I stopped working with clients and transitioned more into a consulting role with my company. After having a mental breakdown, I shifted my focus more to mental health and wellness. I now host mental health and wellness events for women entrepreneurs. I am most excited about creating a safe space for women entrepreneurs to share their thoughts and feelings about mental health. When I had my breakdown, there were no resources or spaces I could seek help from. I felt alone and unsure of what to do next. I never want anyone to feel that way so I decided to start a mental health collective. I have a few luxury events in the work as well as digital products.

I also work for an amazing non-profit called the WBEA, which stands for the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance. I am the Corporate Relations and Event Coordinator. Our organization assist women-owned businesses get certified with the WBENC certification. We provide training, business consultations and networking opportunities to help WBEs(Women Business Entities) grow and sustain their businesses. As a WBE myself, I’ve been able to use my certification to leverage many opportunities for my business. That designation gets me into rooms with senior level executives of supplier diversity and contract procurement.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
I would say my three are tenacity, resilience, and hard work. Entrepreneurship is not easy. It is something that you constantly have to work at even when you reach levels of success. I feel these three skills or ways of being have been the most impactful in my journey. I’ve had to start over several times and fight through a lot of difficult times. I’ve had to work hard even on days when I don’t feel like it. If you are a new entrepreneur, I would tell you to learn to make decisions often and don’t wait to do so. Most times we do not make decisions; we create wish lists. We say or write down things we want to do but we never really act on them. Decide to do something every single day that will drive you closer to your goals. Not every decision will be right for you or be successful but you will never know if you do not try. Get in the habit of taking action and doing so often.

Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?
When I feel overwhelmed, I have to stop and really process why I’m overwhelmed. I have to ask myself what things are causing me to feel this way and whether they are really valid. If am overwhelmed by work or projects, I have to break down what needs to be done into smaller tasks so I can complete them. I meditate and journal a lot; basically about everything! I create lists to aid in projects to avoid overwhelm. I take breaks often and reassess my progress.

Contact Info:

Suggest a Story: BoldJourney is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.
Resilience
Where do you get your resilience from?

Resilience is often the x-factor that differentiates between mild and wild success. The stories of

Productivity
Beating Burnout

Often the key to having massive impact is the ability to keep going when others

Leadership Development
Finding Your Why

Not knowing why you are going wherever it is that you are going sounds silly,