Best friends, college roommates, and now business partners, Chantale Stephens-Archer, M.D. and Gameli Dekayie-Amenu, M.D. are the dynamic duo behind Besties MD, a passion project that empowers women to take control of their health and bodies. Tune in as they share how they make their partnership work and their advice for keeping the faith during times of uncertainty.
Key Takeaways to Expect from this Episode
- Go the Where Your Audience Is
- “A Diagnosis is not a Curse on Your Life”
- “A Diagnosis is not a Death Sentence”
- Way to Manage Being in Business with Your Friends
- Hire A Team
- Communicate well
- Contracts: Prioritize Relationships over the Business
- Exercise Faith
- God will send confirmation
- Phil 4:6-7: Bring Him EVERYTHING, don’t worry about ANYTHING
- Don’t use your past as an excuse not to excel in th future
- The Money Will Follow the Movement
Faith not tested is faith not trusted. And nothing tests your faith like rejection. In this episode, Dr. Shante’ unpacks what “NO” really means for an entrepreneur, how to turn a “NO” into a “YES”, and how to keep your faith during the process.
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God is the author and the finisher of your FAITH, not your fear. In one of the most powerful episodes to date, Dr. Shante’ teaches you how to write your future, a faith inspired bio and manifest your calling. Featured in this episode, Octavia Butler, Gideon and the story of the 300.
Your Believe Bigger Bio Prompts
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How many times have you said things like, “I don’t have time.” “I’ll never be able to afford that.” “I’m just not a morning person.” These limiting beliefs have stifled your personal growth in more ways than you realize. In this episode, Dr. Shante exposes the dangers of limiting beliefs and provides strategies for overcoming them.
Resource Mentioned in this Episode
In this episode, Dr. Shante shares the High Price of Hateration in a Special Episode that reveals excerpts from her upcoming book, Believing Bigger: A 31 Day Faith Journey.