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Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey
Welcome to 'Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey' – the podcast that shares wisdom and support from entrepreneurs. Join me as we explore valuable insights, resources, and motivation to inspire your own venture. Let's build a supportive community together.
What sets this podcast apart? This podcast is not just about stories but about providing support and a sense of community while we all figure out Beginning, Building or Blossoming in the business world.
The episodes are designed to guide us through the different stages of the entrepreneurial journey – Beginning, Building and Blossoming. In each episode, we'll focus on one or all of these crucial phases, ensuring that we all get practical tips and insights that we can apply to our own business.
First up, the "Begin" segment. We'll explore the initial steps of beginning a business. From idea generation to crafting a business plan, we'll cover it all. As the host - I'll be asking questions that resonate with anyone contemplating the entrepreneurial leap, giving all of us the tools to turn our vision into a reality.
Next, we move on to the "Build" section. Scaling a business is a delicate art, and we'll uncover strategies to take our enterprises to new heights. Whether anyone is looking to expand their team, explore new markets, or enhance their product line, our guests will share their experiences and advice to help us scale effectively.
And finally, we'll tackle the "Blossom" phase. Success means different things to different people, and we'll explore various definitions of success in the business world. From achieving financial milestones to making a positive impact on our community, our conversations will inspire you to define and achieve each individual's version of success.
Remember, our journey starts here, but it doesn't end here. Let's do this together!
Begin, Build, Blossom: Your Business Journey
The Power of Saying Yes with Ylyss Taylor-Nurse & Lorraine Millington
Guests: Ylyss Taylor-Nurse & Lorraine Millington
Episode Host: Clarita
Community, Collaboration & Building Your Own Stage
In this episode of Begin, Build, Blossom, we’re joined by two accounting professionals who understand the realities of building a business and how community, collaboration, and saying YES can shape the journey.
Ylyss Taylor-Nurse, Founder of TaylorMade Accounts LLC, brings nearly 18 years of experience across private and public accounting. She supports small business owners by cleaning up messy books, creating customized financial reports, and putting simple systems in place so entrepreneurs can make confident decisions, stay compliant, and grow without overwhelm.
Lorraine Millington is a tax strategist and wealth advisor with over 18 years of experience working with entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and corporate professionals. Her work goes beyond tax filing. Lorraine helps clients align tax strategy with real financial decisions so they can protect what they earn, plan intentionally, and build long-term wealth.
Together, we have an honest, energizing conversation about what it really looks like to be a business owner especially when community, collaboration, and visibility are part of the strategy.
What We Talk About
• The moments where saying YES changed the direction of their journeys
• Why collaboration with other professionals is a win for everyone involved
• What community and visibility actually mean and what they look like in practice
• Networking in a way that feels aligned
• Creating your own stage; what that means as a business owner
This episode is a reminder that there’s power in saying YES and that our businesses are part of an ecosystem. Meaningful growth happens when you surround yourself with the right people and make intentional moves.
Connect with Our Guests
Ylyss Taylor-Nurse
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ylyss-taylor
LinkedIn (Business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylormade-accounts-llc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090339819616
Website: https://www.taylormadeaccounts.com
Lorraine Millington
LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrainemillington/
LinkedIn (Business): https://www.linkedin.com/company/melanin-tax-solutions/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelaninTax
Website: https://melanintax.com
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