Non-corporate Girls

On this episode of Non-Corporate Girls we sit down with Brooklyn's fashion maven, Merlyn Oliver to talk social media, side hustles and filtering through the world of a creative. Merlyn's energy is super infectious and vibrant. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila(@missdelailac) jump right into it to get all the insider tips including the process of planning for the most perfect social media grid, her growth from working at Iman Cosmetics to now being at Revlon and why she deactivated her personal Instagram account. We talk about it all! Merlyn has a style all her own and really transcends that in her popular Instagram page @BKFashionMavens which she runs alongside her bestie. There the two share all things inspired by Brooklyn from fashion to the most coveted BK gems. Merlyn's #ObsessedWith is speaker and Fashion & Faith Content Creator, Sade Solomon. Press play and get your day started with greatness!Like, Comment, Download & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirl

Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac)were gone all of February, but made a comeback for none other than Women’s History Month and they could not be happier. With so much to catch up on they dove right into it. The month started off with the launch of “Set The Bar Higher” a campaign where NCG encourages all women to submit their personal stories that will be shared throughout the month with the intent to inspire. We chat about not getting comfortable and a few things that happened while we were away. Of course we have to put you onto ways to make you a better you so we share some networks you should look into joining. Our #ObsessedWith this week is the regal Michelle Obama who is as graceful as ever and has a new book being released. We end this episode with #LetsTalkAboutIt- How do you set the bar higher? Make sure to follow us on social and submit your 30 sec video to be a part of the month celebrating the dope women we know, love and admire.Like, Comment, Download & Subscribe!Follow @nonco

We set our intentions on resolutions that were more aspirational and goal oriented. Yes weight loss and eating great are awesome but also redundant and played out. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) set out to get you thinking of career goals, dream life style and positioning yourself accordingly so you can attain all of it. With that being said it was a must to chat with founder and CEO of @FindSpark, Emily Miethner. She has built a community where landing your dream job is just an event away. She used her previous experience in startups to leverage opportunities and get first hand experience on how to run a business. And believe it or not even behind all the success she still faces challenges. But in true Boss fashion has become a pro at managing those roadblocks. Listen to the full episode to learn more about Emily, FindSpark and her #ObsessedWith Moj Mahdara. Plus our fun This or That game to shake things up a bit.Like, Comment, Download & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email

After a much needed hiatus they are BACKKK! Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) begin a brand new season of Non-Coporate Girls with an open letter to themselves. The ladies share what that process was like and where they hope for those manifestations to take them. There is so much in store this year with many changes including a new time to listen to episodes. Bi-weekly episodes air on Mondays, where you will listen in to the latest in the world of being Non-Corporate and our monthly featured guest. The two cover the latest social media movement where creators of different skin tones, shapes and sizes are banding together to make an impact on representation in the blogosphere. PLUS our regular segments including Off The Record, A Hustler Spirit and Lets Talk About it. Our #ObsessedWith this week is Kyrzayda Rodriguez, a latina content creator whose killing it.Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor:

Wow, 39 episodes in and you all continued to ride the wave with us. It’s been an amazing run and Ayanna (@The_Aya_Brand) and Della (@MissDelailaC) wrap up season 1 with a bang! In this episode we spotlight Nefertiti “Neffy” Anderson (@neffyanderson) a digital storyteller who constantly “shoots her shot” as she likes to call it. Named as one of Innov8tiv Magazine’s “Top 100 Women Visionary Leaders we can see why Neffy is ahead of the game at all times. She thinks strategically about the moves she makes and uses social media as an integral part of putting herself out there. With her extensive background her experience has led her to work with prominent brands and people. To date she has continued to build her brand while also building others. She has too much insight to share. Tune in to collect all the gems she dropped. Plus Delaila and Neffy go shot for shot on the jokes and she even has an #ObsessedWith that left us all speechless. You have to listen in!Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls

Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila(@missdelailac) hosted their very first LIVE episode via Instagram. It's their official kick-off to the holiday season. Welcoming it with some bubbly of course(Prosecco is the official drink of the Non-Coprorate Girls) the two chatted about what they are most grateful for and acknoledged all the goodness this year has brought them (focused on the Positives ova here). Of course there were plenty of laughs, some stuff that been weighing heavy on their hearts, as well as a reminder on the true meaning of the holiday spirit. There were some honorable mentions of amazing show highlights and overall appreciation for all guest who have blessed the show with their presence and gave listeners something worth remembering. There is so much in store for Non-Corporate Girls, so are you Corporate or Nah? This is only the beginning. Tune in and Cheers to many more! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gmail.com-

This week @The_Aya_Brand and @MissDelailaC got some much needed therapy, closet therapy that is. The beautiful Carmen Lily (@stylecarmen), wardrobe stylist and personal shopping consultant, better known as "Closet Therapist" dropped by to provide some much needed insight into the fashion entrepreneurial world. Carmen shared her slow and steady rise as a celebrity stylist and personal shopper to some of the biggest stars, think Rihanna & Rocsi Diaz. She shared with us her challenges to building the Carmen Lily brand and provided some insight into her world as a mom, wife and entrepreneur. She left us with some AMAZING wardrobe tips that everyone should immediately take note to such as closet staples are different for everyone depending on your style and it is necessary to purge your closet and not fall into the hoarder syndrome. To wrap up she shared some of her #ObsessedWith women like the versatile beauties Tracee Ellis Ross and Solange and left us with the most important tip of all: building r

A picture is worth a thousand words, but so is one of our episodes. This week @The_Aya_Brand and @MissDelailaC go behind the lens with rising photographer (@mark.c)and the transparency was real. Mark is truly a storyteller with a camera as he captures layers of emotions with just a few snaps. He shared with us his journey from digital ad exec to photographer, his specializations, some key steps to breaking into the freelance world and why the hustle is real in these streets. We learn that he is #Obsessedwith the amazing John Coltrane and Twitter (interesting we know!) and he tells us who he would love to shoot if the opportunity presented itself: think Rihanna, Beyonce or both. The episode wraps with Mark sharing his incredible plans for the future and we ask him some pretty interesting questions in our "Get to know Mark" game. Tune in for some inspirational gems, laughs and what life is like as a non-corporate guy.Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gm

How much can happen in a week? A lot! @The_Aya_Brand and @MissDelailaC are back and this time with Natasha Benjamin (@Natasha.Joleen). A Digital Marketing Strategist, Speaker and UNTOLD-STORY TELLER.Natasha aims to make sure diversity is reflected in media.She has overseen social media marketing and brand development for companies like Travel Noire, ESSENCE, and Coca Cola to name a few. We get an in depth perspective of pursuing your dreams while also caring for an ailing parent. The balance is a constant struggle but definitely possible. Natasha lives and walks in her purpose and although it took a few meltdowns in the process she is so grateful to finally appreciate the space she is in. Natasha's #ObsessedWith is Ava DuVernay. We also play a fun game of fill in the blank to get her to open up a little more. For the entrepreneur who has begun their journey or the one who is contemplating starting theirs, there are plenty of gems in this one for you.Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls

This episode is for the writers and communicators. Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) have a genuine conversation with Natelege Whaley, digital journalist and creative and founder of @HeartsConverse. Natelege has written for publications such as Vibe, XXL, Mic, VH1 and more. As a Howard graduate she is grateful for the education she received that has prepared her for the challenges that arise as a writer whether freelancing or working in-house for a publication. Natelege shares insight on how to successfully pitch to editors, exercises that help her overcome writers block and her realization of when it is time to move on to the next thing. Hearts Converse started from a get together of like-minded individuals to a curated group of creatives that have cultivated a safe space to discuss the pitfalls and hardships that are commonly faced as creatives and how to grow pass them. Natelege has so much more she wants to accomplish in addition to penning a series of books. Listen to the end as she a

The Non-Corporate Girls, Delaila (@missdelailac) and Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) had the pleasure of meeting their match this week in a candid conversation with Benchmark Creative Group. BCG was founded three years ago by Tiffany Ashitey and Tasha Morris, two women who believe passionately in helping brands make their mark on this world one experience at a time. From two women founders to another, we talked about entrepreneurship, sponsorship's, partnerships and what that really means. The ladies shared their reasoning for creating BK Marketing Week and the amazing experience attendees can expect and as marketing gals we did a quick assessment on the latest @Dove debacle. We wrapped up with their picks for #ObsessedWith - Tracee Ellis Ross, Taraji P. Henson, Trevor Noah and Charlamgne Tha God. Gems were definitely dropped with a bit of shade and lots of laughs in between. Tune in now and get your weekly dose.Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gmail.com--- This

This week your two favorites are back together and kicked off Ep. 32 by tapping into the power within. Delaila (@missdelailac) just came back from a relaxing vacation with family and shared a great example of what support looks like. While Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) shared highlights from her most recent curated event with her platform @meetmeseries and announced the Power of You brunch she will be a panelist on this weekend. The ladies gave their opinions on the disturbing tragedies occurring in our world today and called out celebrities who are taking action as well as provided a teaser to locking down their first client under NCG Creative. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month @SofiaVergara is this week's #ObsessedWith and the ladies close with a #LetsTalkAboutIt question that is one for the books. Tune in now and remember drop us a note to share with us any takeaways, comments or suggestions. Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gmail.com--- This episode is s

This week the Non-Corporate Girls (@the_aya_brand and @missdeilac) settle into their 30's by kicking off episode 31 with a whole lot of lemons. Yes you read that correctly! We all know turning lemons into lemonade can be challenging as all lemonade is not sweet, but this week they sipped some amazing juice with the lovely Brittney Oliver. The founder of BrittneyOliver.com and Lemons 2 Lemonade platform shared her journey of 100 no's and the fuel it ignited in her. In 2015, she embraced her year of YES and took her brand and passions to the next level. Tune into some noteworthy tips as the ladies discuss the power of standing in your vision and learn about Brittney's #ObsessedWith, Minda Harts (someone we all should learn more about). Trust us...you won't be disappointed!Like, Comment and SubscrbeFollow @noncoprorategirlsEmail: noncorporategirls@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.f

With each milestone the Non-Corporate Girls (@the_aya_brand and @missdeilac) reach it comes with a prominent moment. The duo has arrived to celebrating 30 episodes of ups, downs, career moves, little wins, big wins, really engaging stories and endless realness. It honestly gets better and better. And if that weren’t convincing enough we promise you that this weeks episode featuring Lisa Francouer- Mesa (@fancyfied) better known to us as our “Big Sis” and to you all as Fancyfied the Motivational Fashionista in Charge and Enterprise Relation Manager at LinkedIn. That is just the surface of it all. Grab a pen and paper because the life you are about to design for yourself begins at the end of listening to this episode. You’re welcome!Like, Comment and SubscrbeFollow @noncoprorategirlsEmail: noncorporategirls@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/non-corporate-girls/supportSupport the showDownload, Foll

Every step in the journey is pivotal to the end goal. In this episode Ayanna and Delaila remind themeselves that although there is so much work to get done they are taking action every day toward building their empire. Listen to our #OffTheRecord which includes news on @NinaGarcia and @IssaRae. The ladies reveal their official media partnership with @TheLatinaConnect. #ObsessedWith this week is @NinaGarcia of @MarieClaire. #LetsTalkAboutit answers when is it a good time to introduce contracts in your work operations. Listen in for all this and More!Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/non-corporate-girls/supportSupport the showDownload, Follow and Share on your favorite streaming platforms! Follow, Like, Comment and Watch us on social: Youtube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Since Fall 2010 Fashion Week Ayanna and Delaila have been friends. Afterworking for a fashion show together the two immediately clicked and the rest is history. Many seasons later and they are here to celebrate 7 years of Fashion and Friendship. The two kick their segments to the side and just speak freely and candidly about the most memorable fashion week moments, lessons learned and growth that has happened since. This episode is just a great reminder of recognizing how much work gets put in day in and day out. So if you are thinking of a career in fashion, PR or anything related do yourself the favor and listen to this episode. Our #Obsessedwith this week are @Verwanggang and @MelissaButler of @TheLipBar. Both Ayanna and Delaila have some dope stories about these two.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/non-corporate-girls/supportSupport the showDownload, Follow and Share on your favorite streaming platfo

Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila(@missdelailac) were away from each other for 5 days and it seemed like forever. While Ayanna was away in the tropics on her awesome trip to Santo Domingo Delaila was back NYC where it felt like Winter made a pop up appearance and attended events hosted by @ekoeventgroup, @lemons_2_lemonade and @lovekarinamunoz. It was a awesomely packed week. And from all of it we took away from it to not stay stuck. Our #ObsessedWith this week is Morgan DeBaun founder of @blavity. On #LetsTalkAboutit we asked "What is one quality about yourself that empowers you? Listen in to what both Ayanna and Delaila say.Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/non-corporate-girls/supportSupport the showDownload, Follow and Share on your favorite streaming platforms! Follow, Like, Comment and Watch us on socia

Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) love coming back every week to fill you in on what's happening. Ayanna talks abour her lovely time at the #BoozieBrunch and Delaila speaks about her experience getting a glimpse of the solar exclipse as well as the new turning point that comes with new beginnings. #LetsTalkAboutit is very reflective and leaves you putting some things into perspective. Our #ObsessedWith is Amanda Seales.Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/non-corporate-girls/supportSupport the showDownload, Follow and Share on your favorite streaming platforms! Follow, Like, Comment and Watch us on social: Youtube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

We are back for another dope week. This time we have the founders of Driven Society, Franz and Travis who speak to us about filtering relationships when it comes to being business partners. When you go into business with friend it can as we all know go left at times. But these two have their unique talents that contribute to their specific roles. Listen as Ayanna and Delaila get to the bottom of how they make it work so well. Even after the few "who the f*ck you talking to," statements are made. At the end of the business there are bags to secure and no time to waste on the frivolous. We talk about the race and culture climate these days for POC in the creative space and the guys choose this weeks #ObsessedWith and they are pretty personal.Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gmail.comFollow Ayanna- @the_aya_brandFollow Delaila- @missdelailac--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this p

Ayanna (@the_aya_brand) and Delaila (@missdelailac) are back for another productive week. Sharing the grit and grind of what it takes to be a freelancer. The two deep dive into what are things you need to have in place and consider when making the transition. They share their own personal accounts and experiences as usual. Like, Comment & Subscribe!Follow @noncorporategirls / Email: noncorporategirls@gmail.com--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/non-corporate-girls/supportSupport the showDownload, Follow and Share on your favorite streaming platforms! Follow, Like, Comment and Watch us on social: Youtube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.