Her Story
About Nashanda
I've been a notary for 8 years with my business Above and Beyond Consulting Group. I've also been a nutritionist for 2 years with Above and Beyond Nutrition, offering meal replacement shakes and herbal teas for weight loss. I lost 40 pounds using the shakes. I started the notary business after being shot in 2018 while working at the post office, as they needed a notary. A typical day involves mobile notary signings like loans and inspections, spending 30-45 minutes with clients, and at the nutrition bar making shakes and teas, greeting clients, and promoting.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Nashanda
01What do you attribute your success to?
Just keep going despite challenges like being shot in 2018. I had to mentally change things within myself, wash out the noise and doubts, and believe that I can do it.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
To not stop. As an entrepreneur there are difficult times where you won't get paid right away, so be resilient and keep going even when the money is not there.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
You have to believe in yourself and don't let the noise inhibit you. Family members may doubt what you're doing, but you have to believe in yourself and know that you can do it.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Opportunities to make my nutrition and notary businesses larger with more clientele through different avenues. Challenges when the industry is slow.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Integrity.
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