Toni Purry [Visibility Strategist | Author]

Apr 12, 2020

Toni Curry [EP 138] discusses being the first African-American Miss Alabama, the fear of playing small and why we should take time to be proud of ourselves.

 

Show Notes:

5:26 - The first African-American woman to win Miss Alabama.

9:18 - Structure and being nimble.

11:10 - The meaning of Bundini Brown

16:04 - Why we focus on failures more than accomplishments.

17:29 - The inspiration behind writing "My Hype Book".

29:02 - "The presence of humility should not mean the absence of personal accolades ... "

31:38 - The fear of playing small and advice to people who are playing small.

38:55 - Dr. Septo

44:22 - "If you do 100 more, we will get lobster for dinner ... "

47:59 - "Let yourself off the hook quicker ... "

52:57 - "Be selfish with yourself ... "

How to reach Toni: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin

 

Book Recommendations:

"My Hype Book" by Toni Purry

"Start With Why" by Simon Sinek

The Bible

"Good to Great" by Jim Collins

"Originals" by Adam Grant

"Quit Playing Small" by Ahyiana Angel

 

Podcast Recommendations:

Switch, Pivot or Quit by Ahyiana Angel