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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Raymona welcomes back international speaker, author, and executive coach Geo Derice to help listeners finally get their first (or next) book DONE.

Coach Geo shares practical strategies and mindset shifts that break down the overwhelm of writing, publishing, and owning your voice in book form. From powerful Amazon review hacks to ghostwriting myths, momentum-preserving layout tricks, and the emotional weight of excellence—this episode is packed with real talk and ready-to-apply tips for high-achieving professionals who know they’re supposed to write a book, but just haven’t yet.

Whether you’re a busy executive, purpose-driven leader, or creative with perfectionist tendencies—this episode will remind you: your words are needed, and your book is ready to be birthed.

👤 About the Guest – Coach Geo Derice
- an international speaker, business consultant, and best-selling author of The Thirst Is Real. He is the founder of 20/20 Living Inc. and the creator of the First Book Done program, which has helped over 80 aspiring authors bring their stories to life.

Featured in outlets like Huffington Post, BET, ABC, and News One, Geo is known for his engaging, faith-driven messages that turn dreams into action. A devoted father and entrepreneur living in Brooklyn, NY, Geo’s mission is to help others leverage their words to spark life-changing conversations—and books.

🔥 Key Takeaways:
-Use Amazon Reviews Smartly
-You Don’t Have to Write Alone
-Well-Read is Well-Written
-The “This Is Us” Writing Method
-Momentum Matters
-Let Go of Perfection
-Document Your Excellence
-Don’t Let Fear Keep You from Giving Your Gift

💬 Memorable Quotes:
“Most people want to drop their book off and come back in six months. That’s not how legacy is made.”
“You don’t have to be the start or the finish—you just have to be the bridge.”
“You don’t birth anything alone.”
“Your book isn’t supposed to be perfect—it’s supposed to be given.”


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In this episode of The Systems Boutique Podcast…
Dr. Raymona is solo in the boutique and giving you a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the Systems Boutique CRM—the all-in-one backend system built for coaches, consultants, and service providers ready to ditch group chats and get in alignment.

If your business is being held together by DMs, spreadsheets, sticky notes, and calendar chaos—this episode is your invitation to streamline what’s slowing you down. With eight powerful features that eliminate overwhelm and boost efficiency, Dr. Raymona shows you how to turn messy operations into a money-making machine.

From contact management and content scheduling to review automation and digital contracts—this CRM helps you show up as the Chic CEO you were called to be.

🎙 Meet Your Host: Dr. Raymona Lawrence
Systems strategist, educator, and founder of The Systems Boutique, Dr. Raymona helps powerhouse women entrepreneurs build businesses that reflect their brilliance. With expertise in academia and entrepreneurship, she teaches CEOs to implement systems that create more freedom—not more work.

🌟 What You’ll Learn
Why scattered contacts cost you time
How to manage posts and DMs in one place
Automating reviews after client sessions
Calling and texting without using your personal number
Syncing calendars to reduce burnout
Tracking every lead with a drag-and-drop sales pipeline
Why texts convert better than emails
How one contract feature doubled a client’s close rate

💬 Memorable Quotes
“You don’t need to work harder. You just need systems that match your excellence.”
“Multiple offers mean multiple calendars.”
“You can call your clients directly from the CRM.”
“Systems don’t take away your freedom—they create it.”
“You can build out your sales pipeline.”

🎯 Chapters
Intro: Why Systems Are the New Standard
Automate Reviews and Build Social Proof
Use SMS to Stay Top of Mind

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In this episode of The Systems Boutique Podcast…

Dr. Raymona is joined by Executive Coach Carlos J. Malave—author, national speaker, curriculum expert, and the visionary behind the Restorative Power Program. With over a decade of experience in education and curriculum design, Carlos shares what it really takes to turn your big ideas into scalable, teachable, and profitable systems.

Whether you’ve delivered keynotes, written a book, or just have sticky notes full of genius ideas, Coach Carlos shows you how to develop curriculum that creates lasting transformation—not just motivation. From understanding your audience to building structure and flow, this episode will help you get your content out of your head and into the world in a way that actually works.

🌟 What You’ll Learn

- Why a single speech or book isn’t enough for transformation
- The difference between “speaking” and “facilitating”
- How to translate messy content into a clear, teachable framework
- What real differentiation looks like in diverse learning environments
- The secrets to flow, pacing, and building curriculum that sticks
- Why practicing your curriculum now beats waiting for perfection

🎙 Meet Our Guest: Carlos J. Malave

Carlos J. Malave is the author of Translating Your Success and the visionary developer behind the Restorative Power Program. With over a decade of K–12 teaching experience, Carlos has transformed into a dynamic speaker, curriculum developer, and coach—creating tools that empower both educators and learners.

His Restorative Power Curriculum is implemented in classrooms and organizations across the U.S. and internationally. Carlos’s work fosters perseverance, compassion, and inspiration, earning him recognition on ABC 13 News and commendation from Texas legislators in 2018 for his role in advancing legislation to integrate Restorative Practices into public schools.

Over the past four years, Carlos has helped curriculum clients generate over $1 million in sales. He also brings deep expertise in consulting within higher education, specializing in helping youth find strength in vulnerability and build resilience, empathy, and purpose.

Originally from New York, Carlos now lives in Houston, Texas, with his wife and daughter, continuing to impact education worldwide through innovative curriculum development and coaching.

📞 Connect with Coach Carlos
To learn more about his curriculum coaching program, reach out through The Systems Boutique.

💬 Memorable Quotes

- “People pay for those who are familiar and those who are specific.”
- “If you understand your content at the most fundamental level, you’ll always know how to read the room.”
- “Don’t wait for perfect—practice will show you what needs to change.”
- “Facilitators make more impact because they build the space, not just deliver content.”
- “Create something someo

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In this episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Hazel Blake Parker, MS, CFLE—CEO of the Parker Institute for Excellence, seasoned grant writer, nonprofit consultant, and Certified Family Life Educator. With over 34 years of experience in training and organizational development, Hazel has helped businesses and nonprofits alike secure grant funding and scale their impact through strategy, structure, and sustainable planning.

Whether you’ve never applied for a grant or are ready to optimize your approach, Hazel walks you through how to get your business “grant ready,” avoid common funding mistakes, and build a boilerplate toolkit that positions you for long-term funding success.

This episode is a must-listen for business owners, coaches, and consultants who want to fund their vision without chasing money that doesn’t align.

🌟 What You’ll Learn
- The first three steps to take before you even open a Word doc
- What “grant readiness” actually looks like for your business
- Why for-profit businesses can qualify for grants—and where to find them
- The key components of a compelling grant narrative (and what funders really care about)
- How to avoid budget mistakes that could disqualify your proposal
- What to do after a rejection and how to come back stronger next round

🎙 Meet Our Guest: Hazel Blake Parker, MS, CFLE
Hazel Parker is the CEO of The Parker Institute for Excellence LLC, a consulting firm specializing in management consulting, family life education, professional development, and nonprofit strategy. She also serves as President and co-owner of Global Center for Creative Learning LLC.

A lifelong educator and strategist, Hazel brings more than three decades of experience in training delivery, grant consulting, and organizational development. She holds a BS in Counselor Education, an MS in Individual and Family Development, and national certification as a Family Life Educator. She’s also certified in MBTI, diversity training, grant writing, and as a Master Trainer in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Hazel is known for her clarity, candor, and commitment to helping organizations build internal capacity so they can stop relying on outsourcing—and start thriving with systems.

📞 Connect with Hazel
Email: hazel@parkerinstitute.com
Phone: (803) 614-0932 (Text first for best response)

💬 Memorable Quotes
“Don’t chase money. The grant should fit your mission as-is.”
“Funders want a clear, compelling story—not random details.”
“If you’re not grant ready, a short deadline will expose that fast.”
“Your budget needs to tell the same story as your proposal.”
“You don’t need to pay a writer every time. Build your internal capacity.”

⏳ Episode Highlights
-The three traits of a grant-ready business
-How to find grants specifically for for-profits
-Why you need a “boilerplate” grant package before the deadline

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In this episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Coach Geo Derice—international speaker, best-selling author, and book coach inside The Systems Boutique. With over 80 books under his belt as a consultant, Coach Geo knows what it takes to help thought leaders, speakers, and coaches turn their expertise into impactful books that open doors and fuel business growth.

Whether you’re writing your first book or your fifth, Coach Geo walks you through how to narrow your message, choose the right book format, and use your book as an “employee” that works for your brand long after it’s published.

This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, course creators, and consultants ready to finally write the book that builds their authority—and their bottom line.

🌟 What You’ll Learn
1.The strategic first decision to make before writing a single word
2.Why less content (with more clarity) is more powerful in a book
3.How to choose your most marketable message—without boxing yourself in
4.Three book formats that work best for coaches and creators
5.Why your book should have a “job description” before you start writing
6.How to use your book to get on podcasts, into media, and in front of dream clients

🎙 Meet Our Guest: Coach Geo Derice
Geo Derice is an international speaker, owner of 20/20 Living Inc., and best-selling author of “The Thirst Is Real.” His work has been featured in the Huffington Post, News One, ABC, BET, and more.

As a book coach, business consultant, and CEO, Geo has helped over 80 people self-publish their books through his signature program First Book Done. His engaging and practical teaching style blends humor, storytelling, and strategy to make writing a book feel achievable—and profitable.

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Geo lives with his family and continues to inspire audiences around the globe to turn their dreams into purpose-driven reality.


💬 Memorable Quotes
“The expert isn’t the one who knows the most—it’s the one who solves the problem fastest.”
“Your book should be your employee, not just a product.”
“You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. You just need to add your spin to it.”
“Start with the date, then build the system backwards.”

⏳ Episode Highlights
- The power of frameworks and processes in writing an expert book
- Why you don’t need to be unique—you need to be relevant
- A breakdown of the “pre-launch, launch, and post-launch” book strategy
- How to position your book as a master key to open business doors
- Why impact—not ego—should drive your book’s purpose

🎯 Chapters
Before You Write: The Strategic Starting Point

Narrowing Your Message Without Losing Your Voice

Book Formats for Coaches, Speakers, and Course Creators

Planning the Launch Like a Pro

Writing a Book That Opens Doors

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Burned out from posting on five platforms and still not seeing results?
This episode is your solution. Dr. Raymona is joined once again by the powerhouse Jeanille “Rocky” Rockett—AI expert, content strategist, and executive coach at The Systems Boutique.

Coach Rocky pulls back the curtain on how she shows up confidently across multiple platforms, turning everyday moments (yes, even dancing with pizza) into high-converting content that books calls and brings in clients.

From writing captions that connect to building a system that converts, this episode is packed with wisdom for business owners ready to ditch the “post and pray” method—and finally create content that sells.

🌟 What You’ll Learn
- The full content system—from idea to conversion
- How to use research and real comments to create magnetic content
- Why being “salesy” isn’t a bad thing—and how to own your CTA
- The key difference between copy and messaging (and why it matters)
- Why engagement—not timing—drives results
- How authentic DM conversations still drive conversions

🎙 Meet Our Guest: Jeanille “Rocky” Rockett
Jeanille “Rocky” Rockett is the owner of JNREMU Business Solutions and founder of the Conquer Your Ishbrand. As a business and marketing consultant, speaker, and AI expert, she helps clients spark conversations that convert—through content rooted in authenticity and powered by strategy.

With over 9 years of experience, Rocky shows up online as a mom, minister, mentor, and marketing machine. She’s known for praying, #yelling, and dropping bold content that gets results. Her love for systems and storytelling makes her the content queen inside The Systems Boutique.

💬 Memorable Quotes
“I’m either gonna be salesy or I’m gonna be broke.”
“Your message is the engine—your copy is just the car.”
“People want to be told what to do. So tell them.”
“We’re not just posting—we’re building systems that sell.”

⏳ Episode Highlights
- The system behind posts that convert
- How Rocky simplifies strategy across platforms
- Building an engagement list that drives leads
- Turning comments into conversations—and clients
- Why messaging matters more than hashtags

🎯 Chapters
- From Strategy to System: Rocky’s Content Breakdown
- Engagement First: Building Relationships Before the CTA
- Copy vs. Messaging: What Really Moves the Needle
- Making Sales Without Shame
- Turning Pizza and Bonnet Days Into Content That Converts

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Get access to content and AI micro-trainings from Coach Rocky and the executive team inside The Systems Boutique.

📧 Contact: hello@whitneyhoefer.com
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In this episode, Dr. Raymona is joined by Mary Adanegbe, a LinkedIn Business Coach helping bold women coaches amplify their message and enroll high-caliber clients—organically. Mary shares how building her personal brand on LinkedIn early in her career became the launchpad for leaving toxic workplaces and creating a thriving global coaching business from her home in Nigeria.

This episode is a must-listen for women coaches and service-based entrepreneurs ready to stop hiding and start showing up powerfully on LinkedIn.

🌟 What You’ll Learn
How Mary used storytelling to build her personal brand on LinkedIn
Why LinkedIn is a goldmine for coaches and consultants
What “organic attraction” really means (and how to do it with confidence)
How to shift from employee identity to visible authority online
The mindset change that helped Mary walk away from a traditional career path
How to create visibility that attracts aligned, sophisticated clients

🎙 Meet Our Guest: Mary Adanegbe

Mary Adanegbe is a LinkedIn Business Coach on a mission to help audacious women coaches take up their rightful space on LinkedIn, amplify their message, and enroll sophisticated clients—organically.

Groomed from childhood to follow the traditional path of graduating, getting a good job, and climbing the corporate ladder, Mary quickly realized there was more she was meant to do. By courageously sharing her story and building her personal brand on LinkedIn, she found clarity and confidence. That decision became the springboard for her to quit her toxic job—and a long cycle of toxic work environments—and go full-time as an entrepreneur.

Today, she runs a global coaching business from the comfort of her home in Nigeria, attracting an audience, prospects, and clients from around the world.

When she’s not working on her business, Mary loves watching romantic movies, her favorite K-Dramas, and spending quality time with her family and fiancé.

🔗 Connect with Mary
🌐 Website: maryadanegbe.com
🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maryadanegbe
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/mary.E.adanegbeBio

💬 Memorable Quotes
“LinkedIn isn’t just for jobs—it’s where you build authority.”
“Your story is a strategy.”
“You don’t need ads when your content is aligned and consistent.”
“I stopped waiting to be seen and decided to show up.”

⏳ Episode Highlights
Mary’s journey from corporate stress to full-time coach
How she used vulnerability to create credibility
The difference between showing up and standing out
Tips for building organic visibility without burnout
The habits and mindset shifts behind sustainable attraction marketing

🎯 Chapters
1. Mary’s Story: From Corporate to Coaching
2. Discovering LinkedIn’s Power
3. Storytelling as a Business Strategy

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