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Aug 2023
49m 49s

Leveling Up Together: Building Dreams & ...

Kornelija Collins
About this episode

EP64: In this inspiring episode of the Boujee Best Friend podcast, we are joined by Olivia and Jessica, two kick a** entrepreneuristas! Olivia and Jessica went from best friends to successful business partners. Starting out as models, they quickly grew close and always had each other’s backs. In turn, this friendship, shared values, and passions led to the start of their partnership in business. 


Tune in as they discuss the challenges and joys of working together, emphasizing the importance of open communication and setting aside egos. Our Boujee Besties gain valuable insights into their experiences as women entrepreneurs and how their influencer background ignited a game-changing business idea. Their unwavering support for each other, dedication, and resilience in building their business is motivating (to say the least.) Olivia and Jessica, leave us the important message to start following your dreams and cherishing meaningful friendships.


Episode highlights…

- Olivia & Jessica’s friendship

- Best friends to business partners 

- Communicating with your business partner

- How to have tough conversations 

- Putting ego aside 

- Olivia & Jessica’s Agency

- Influencer collaborations

- Showing up even when you don’t feel like it 

- Self-care and self-sabotage  

- Influencer assistants 



Timestamps:

0:00- 5:10 | Olivia & Jessica’s background 

5:10- 16:00 | Communicating with your best friend/ business partner 

16:00- 26:00 | About Olivia & Jessica’s agency 

26:00- 28:40 | Passion project to a full-time job 

28:40- 35:40 | Showing up even when you don’t feel like it 

35:40- 46:50 | How to the best influencer assistant

46:50- 47:50 | Connect with Olivia & Jessica 


CONNECT WITH OLIVIA & JESSICA:

https://www.instagram.com/thejessicaexperience/ 

https://www.instagram.com/oliviapw/ 

https://www.instagram.com/whiskeyandwaterpodcast/ 

https://www.instagram.com/socially.ambitious/ 

https://www.instagram.com/moodtheagency/ 

https://moodtheagency.com/ 


CONNECT WITH KOKO:

https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/

https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute

https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend

https://boujeebestie.com 

https://m.youtube.com/@KokoBeaute  

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