Amplify Your Brilliance

"God doesn't check your bank account, He checks your Faith!" - Nicole Roberts Jones In this season 4 finale episode, I share with you something God dropped in my spirit = 2022 is our year of Expansion! Listen in as I share what this means for you and for me and how 2 little verses in the bible, you have probably already read, will direct your path as you focus on the intentionality behind it. Plus I invite you into a 21 day activation exercise that will help position yourself for ALL that God has instore for next year. Which ultimately will require a whole new level of you!!!! "Every time God calls me to my next, I realize I've gotten comfortable" - Nicole Roberts Jones Timestamps: 3:31 Three key lessons from the story of Jabez for your expansion in the new year 7:00 Nicole's personal story of expansion 14:55 "God doesn't check your bank account, He checks your Faith!" - Nicole Roberts Jones 17:29 Continuing your growth over time 18:58 "Every time God calls me to my next, I realize I've gotten comfortable" - Nicole Roberts Jones 20:16 The second lesson of Jabez 24:11 Jabez' final lesson for us 25:06 "It's not the words, Its the intention behind the prayers that get the answer" - Nicole Roberts Jones 28:01 What is God's next for you? 31:47 21 days of expansion activation "It's not the words, Its the intention behind the prayers that get the answer" - Nicole Roberts Jones Links: It's Your Time To Multiply Episode  The Brilliance Tribe Facebook Group   

"There's Always Good, There's Always Something Wonderful, There's Always Something That We Might Overlook, Even If We Think We're Buried Under The Ground" - Dr. Renee Hornbuckle   Dr. Renee's passion in life is to make an impact in the global world, empowering others. She is an award-winning multi-book Published Author (Thomas Nelson); Dale Carnegie and John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Teacher, Trainer; Media Personality; Senior Pastor; Entrepreneur; Strategist; Consultant; Cause Advocate, a Life Transformation Advisor and a Recipient of The Barack Obama President's Lifetime Achievement Award for her service. Utilizing her experiences from the corporate, non-profit, and faith sectors-she specializes in helping others gain clear perspectives in every area of life. With expertise in leadership and personal development; change, crisis and performance management, and executive coaching; she leaves no stone unturned in guiding others. Whether working with clients one on one, a team, or an organization to level up or move them from a crisis to a comeback, she gives practical, solid, and powerful wisdom on leveraging every aspect of life This episode I chat with Dr. Renee about recognizing the true gifts and opportunities God gives us in times of struggle and adversity. Dr. Renee shares her own journey and gives us inspiration and insight as to how sometimes we may need to recalibrate to move further into what's next. "It's Hard To Find Peace When Your Life Is In Pieces" Dr. Renee Hornbuckle Timestamps: 2:07 Dr. Renee's story of More! 3:14 "There's always good, there's always something wonderful, there's always something that we might overlook, even if we think we're buried under the ground" - Dr. Renee Hornbuckle 6:43 What has standing in your truth done to your ability to grow? 10:41 "It's Hard to find Peace when your life is in Pieces" Dr. Renee Hornbuckle 17:56 Bank Roll Your Brilliance Challenge! 19:46 Dr. Renee's Three tips to realizing your more! 27:11 "You can soar into that new life that awaits you, but you're going to have to do the work" - Dr. Renee Hornbuckle "You can soar into that new life that awaits you, but you're going to have to do the work" - Dr. Renee Hornbuckle Links:  Bankrollyourbrilliance.com  

"We Are Not Here For Ourselves. I Think If Everybody Realized That, They'd Be More Willing To Pivot" - Marcella Mollon-Williams Marcella is a Holistic Financial Coach and co-founder of Legacy Builder Group, LLC, a holistic coaching and investment firm helping families build wealth with purpose. Marcella spent much of her time speaking on the importance of Legacy Building and financial education. Marcella has received numerous awards and recognition in finance and entrepreneurship and has made numerous appearances on radio and blogs discussing her insights on family, finance, and entrepreneurship. She is a contributing author of the book “The Glamourless Side of Entrepreneurship: What They Didn't Tell You About Being A Woman in Business” and “The ABCs of Success”. In this episode, Marcella and I dive into the deep waters of family and personal legacy and how to say Yes for not only yourself but also how to teach the next generation to embrace the Yes! they have in themselves. We chat about how to recognize your own value and the difficult task of teaching and learning from our predecessors AND successors. "The He Who Has A "Why", Can Endure Any "How"." - Marcella Mollon-Williams Timestamps:   2:27 How Marcella said YES! to her fifth-generation legacy! 4:05 "We Are Not Here For Ourselves. I Think If Everybody Realized That, They'd Be More Willing To Pivot" - Marcella Mollon-Williams 7:50 What is it that continues to give you courage to keep saying yes to your journey? 9:31 "The He Who Has A "Why", Can Endure Any "How"." - Marcella Mollon-Williams 10:51 Nicole Roberts Jones Brilliance Road Map Quiz! 11:47 Learning to recognize and know your Value! 16:21 Marcella's four areas of focus for growth 18:23 "You Don't Have to go through Destruction or Turmoil to Come Out On The Other End Well" - Marcella Mollon-Williams 22:45 Paving the way for the next generation of YES! "You Don't Have to go through Destruction or Turmoil to Come Out On The Other End Well" - Marcella Mollon-Williams Links: Brillianceroadmapquiz.com Twitter: @msmwilliams LinkedIn: @msmwilliams Instagram: @marcellamwilliams

"I Wanted To Use What I Had Been Uniquely Gifted With And Had In My Experience, To Help Other People" - Kailei Carr Kailei Carr is the CEO and Founder of The Asbury Group, a transformational leadership development firm specializing in working with women of color. Her signature approach to leadership presence which is grounded in one's personal power and cultivated from the inside out has helped high potential leaders around the globe thrive and advance to the most senior ranks. When she's not facilitating leadership development programs or speaking at conferences and corporations, Kailei can be found hosting her podcast, Beyond the Business Suit, which has more than 200 episodes and has been downloaded in 100 + countries In this episode, Kailei Carr, the CEO, and Founder of The Asbury Group talks about unlocking the full potential God has put inside each of us and how she first discovered her gift of YES! Kailei shares her experience of learning how to level up and finding the leader within. Plus the challenges the past year has given and how we can use this time to focus on Being rather than Doing and connect with the truth! "We Really Need To Take Care Of Our Spirit So That We Can Be And Not Get Caught Up In The Doing All The Time." - Kailei Carr Timestamps: 1:44 How Kailei found her YES! to start her work with women 7:07 "I wanted to use what I had been uniquely gifted with and had in my experience, to help other people" - Kailei Carr 10:57 "We really need to take care of our spirit so that we can Be and not get caught up in the Doing all the time." - Kailei Carr 11:59 Nicole's Be The Answer Event online to build your business 13:49 Kailei's pivot past her comfort zone to level up her business 22:21 Three tips from Kailei on how to say YES! to what you have inside of yourself 24:55 "Courageously doesn't mean doing it without fear, it's doing it in spite of fear." - Kailei Carr "Courageously Doesn't Mean Doing It Without Fear, It's Doing It In Spite Of Fear." - Kailei Carr    Links: betheanswerevent.com thebrilliancetribe.com  

"Even When Standing On The Truth And What You Believe God Is Telling You To Do, It Doesn't Come Unopposed" - Janice Anderson Janice Anderson is CEO of Moruwa Consulting and is a speaker, trainer, and brand strategist. Janice and her team have created powerful strategies and products that equip leaders with the tools necessary to build, brand, and expand their vision. Most recently, Janice answered her call to serve women in a more public way. Janice is the founder of Significant Life, a community designed to help women live, lead, and serve from an anchored place through MySignificantLife.com In this episode, I chat with Janice about how she was able to recognize when and how God was telling her to move forward into a new path and how you too can stand in your Truth without settling for less or allowing others to stop you. "Leading With Christ, Shouldn't Mean I Settle For Less" - Janice Anderson Time Stamps: 2:20 How standing in her Truth, changed Janice's ability to say YES! 2:44 "Even when standing on The Truth and what you believe God is telling you to do, It doesn't come unopposed" - Janice Anderson 13:50 Brilliance Road map quiz with Nicole Roberts Jones 15:34 "Leading with Christ, shouldn't mean I settle for less" - Janice Anderson 18:17 Janice shares her "wake-up call" from God! 22:36 "I was only limited by what I was willing to go and gather" - Janice Anderson "I Was Only Limited By What I Was Willing To Go And Gather"  - Janice Anderson Links: Mysignificantlife.com brillianceroadmapquiz.com

"Things That Are Hard For All Of Us To Ask For, Are; Love And Support" - Elayne Fluker After working in media as a journalist for more than 20 years, Elayne Fluker launched a business that is firmly planted in the notion of women supporting women, particularly along the entrepreneurial journey. She found her sweet spot: doing what she loves and what she does best—a blend of personal development and personal branding... is the host of the Support Is Sexy Podcast featuring interviews with more than 500 diverse women entrepreneurs, and the author of her soon to be released book Get Over "I Got It" In this episode we discuss about what inside of us holds us back and how we can learn to ask God and others for help and how we can discover new ways to push past our obstacles and find our All with her new book "Get Over "I Got It” "We Are All, As Human Beings, More Connected Than We Ever Imagined" - Elayne Fluker Timestamps: 1:50 Elayne's start with Momentum workshop and personal development 2:18 "Things that are hard for all of us to ask for, are; Love and Support" - Elayne Fluker 4:02 Understanding support, when we feel either Defiant, Defensive or Defeated 9:24 "We Are All, As Human Beings, More Connected Than We Ever Imagined" - Elayne Fluker 15:10 Nicole Roberts Jones' Annual Brilliance School Business Course 17:52 Ways to say YES and ask for and find H,E,L,P 18:38 "Having It All, Doesn't mean Doing It All Alone" - Elayne Fluker 25:16 How you can Get over "I Got It" with Elayne's new book and find your all! "Having It All, Doesn't mean Doing It All Alone" - Elayne Fluker Links: getoverigotit.com www.thebrillianceschool.com

"Sometimes people will rise up and try and stop you because they see limitations in their own life" -JC Ellis  “A” Game lifestyle advisor, attorney, and author, JC Ellis appears regularly as a featured correspondent on morning TV shows. Her career includes membership in SAG and AFTRA as a model, actress, HR Director, and Vice President of Fortune 100 corporations. Pausing her professional career to focus on family, JC published 6 young adult fiction novels while serving with various volunteer organizations. She is currently penning the 7th and final novel in The Black Diamond Series. Now if that wasn’t enough…. while raising three adolescent children, JC enrolled in law school and graduated in the top 20% of her class. In this episode, JC shows us how she continues to push past any limit that could be placed on her. It is such a rich inside look as she continues to go after her next level as a television personality, attorney, author, and mother. Which by the way she describes her most important role as that of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and brand ambassador of her family. As she shares she gives others permission to go after what God has next for you. "I don't let the world dictate my moves" - JC Ellis Timestamps: 2:34 How JC found her power to pivot 4:19 "Sometimes people will rise up and try and stop you because they see limitations in their own life" -JC Ellis 7:09 "I don't let the world dictate my move" - JC Ellis 9:42 "If more women had like we have and lifted people up, genuinely I think it would be a very powerful thing" - JC Ellis 11:23 The Brilliance School with Nicole Jones 11:59 Understanding why some people may want to limit you and how to rise above 15:46 Recognizing when to move on from expired relationships 20:53 JC's pivot to her next level and becoming a successful writer and Lawyer "If more women had like we have and lifted people up, genuinely I think it would be a very powerful thing" - JC Ellis    

"I Always Had This Mindset That, I Have To Start A Business That If My Entire Team Left Tomorrow; I Would Be Able To Do It?" - Tara Gates Williams   Tara Gates Williams is CEO, TGW UNIFIED, LLC. She works with professional athletes, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and major corporations to elevate and expand their brands. She has partnered with brands like Sprint™ Business to provide in-store Business Intensive Roundtables geared toward educating business owners on how to develop and sustain a brand that resonates with its target markets. Tara has also worked on branding and marketing for films that have aired on BET. In this episode Tara gives insight to what it means to bring value at the table no matter where you are because at the end of the day your brand is what people say about you when you are NOT in the room. She gives great insight to help you understand the added value that you add to any situation. "Branding is the added Value That You Have. The Added Value That You Bring To Anything. What Is It That You Do That Adds Value To Anything You Do?" - Tara Gates Williams Timestamps: 2:15 How Tara came to say YES to her first business 5:06 The leap from Monetizing and Expansion to Branding 5:32 "I Always Had This Mindset That, I Have To Start A Business That If My Entire Team Left Tomorrow; Would I Be Able To Do It?" - Tara Gates Williams 6:45 "You Got To Stick With It, Stay In It And Be Committed To It." - Tara Gates Williams 7:57 Tara's education in Europe, and International Business 9:12 Tara Gates Williams' 3 levels of branding 9:16 "Branding, Marketing and Public Relations; They May Be Interrelated, But They Are Starkly Different" - Tara Gates Williams 9:22 "Branding is the added Value That You Have. The Added Value That You Bring To Anything. What Is It That You Do That Adds Value To Anything You Do?" - Tara Gates Williams 12:28 What Is That Lane That Your Brilliance Has Been Created To Swim In? 13:06 "Whatever Your Industry Is, You Are Serving Others" - Tara Gates Williams 22:17 The Power Of Saying No 25:45 Advice From Tara Williams For Finding Focus On What is next for you "For Me, I Really Had To Be In Touch With God Through Everything That I Did" -Tara Gates Williams Links: Alongsideyour9to5.com

“I found out that I had this natural ability to make women feel beautiful” - Kim Roxie Kim Roxie is the Founder & CEO of LAMIK Beauty, a clean beauty brand that caters to multicultural women. After opening her own brick-and-mortar makeup shop at age 21, in Houston, TX on a $500 investment, Kim ran that store for 14 years and was the youngest African American woman to have her products carried in a major department store. In 2019, Roxie pivoted her business and launched LAMIK as an e-commerce beauty company. In 2020, Roxie secured a partnership with an augmented reality company to launch an innovative tech-enabled website that allows consumers to digitally try on cosmetics. In this episode, Kim shares her story of success as she followed the path God set forth for her to help women feel the beauty they already have. With Kim's inspiring story, you will find that even You Can Do It Yourself!   "Everything is working great but God is calling us to greater" - Kim Roxie Time Stamps 2:45 Kim Roxie's beginnings in Beauty 3:27 "I found out that I had this natural ability to make women feel beautiful" - Kim Roxie 12:45 Be the answer! Event with Nicole Roberts Jones 14:01 Kim's journey from storefront to stardom 23:58 "Everything is working great but God is calling us to greater!" - Kim Roxie 27:55 Connecting with Kim and LAMIK 29:21 "You don't have to compromise your health for your beauty" - Kim Roxie   Links: lamikbeauty.com betheanswerevent.com

“Your Brilliance is that light that god placed in you” - Nicole Roberts Jones In this episode, I share our inspiration for 2021 as it presents itself in the Bible story of Ester and how God has prepared each of us “For Such a Time as This.”    I walk you through insight from Ester’s life as a catalyst to see we each are called to use who we are for God’s ultimate purpose for our lives   “You have the opportunity to move your extra with your ordinary and become extraordinary!” - Nicole Roberts Jones Timestamps 4:50 - “Your Brilliance is that light that God placed in you” - Nicole Roberts Jones 8:14 - The story and inspiration of Ester 17:36 - Making the pivot to the next level God is calling you for 18:11 - “God desires more for you that you won’t be able to see” - Nicole Roberts Jones 18:59 - Understanding your “For Such a Time as This” purpose 21:30 - “You have the opportunity to move your extra with your ordinary and become extraordinary!” - Nicole Roberts Jones 23:38 - Shifting ourselves from Doing to Being 24:46 - Your invitation to Be the Answer: March 12 -13 29:23 - My Valentines gift to you 30:33 - The 5 lessons of Ester 33:00 - “Your comfort and your conviction can never coexist” - Nicole Roberts Jones “Your comfort and your conviction can never coexist” - Nicole Roberts Jones   Be the answer event page Amplify your brilliance Mondays Nicole Roberts Jones Website Nicole Roberts Jones Network Youtube

"When you were born to this world, God brought you here on assignment" -Nicole Roberts Jones As 2020 comes to a close, Nicole is sharing in this episode from a thought-provoking conversation many women overlook as you go after that MORE that is rumbling inside of you. Whether that is your next best move at work or to start or grow your business and here it is….. Have you realized that when you were born to this world, God brought you here on assignment? During this episode, Nicole shares the 3 areas to dig into that will allow you to discover your assignment, commit to being the answer, and stand in the power of the ONE thing God has created you to do or be. "You have a path that will light someone's journey behind you" - Nicole Roberts Jones Timestamps 1:14 - "When you were born to this world, God brought you here on assignment" -Nicole Roberts Jones 1:20 - Discovering how you are meant to make a difference in this world 2:43 - "You have everything you need, already inside of you" - Nicole Roberts Jones 3:04 - Finding your fierce 8:19 - The definition of Fierce 10:27 - "People are looking for you and need you!" - Nicole Roberts Jones 10:43 - How to live in your Fierce 12:33 - "You have a path that will light someone's journey behind you" - Nicole Roberts Jones 13:03 - Discovering your brilliance road map 17:42 - Making yourself aware of your gift 18:30 - "You came here prewired to do something or be something!" - Nicole Roberts Jones 20:15 - What have you been overlooking that's great about you? 20:32 - Your Mission; should you choose to accept it 23:00 - Ingredients to bring abundance without even trying 25:56 - Paths to growing your gift 27:02 - Your homework for growth 28:31 - "You've got to have different levels to how people say yes to you." - Nicole Roberts Jone "You've got to have different levels to how people say yes to you." - Nicole Roberts Jones Links: Brilliance Road Map Quiz The Brilliance Tribe Nicole Roberts Jones Website

“Believe in the Power of Relationships” - Sheena Collier Sheena Collier is a superconnector, convener, and strategic planner. Sixteen years ago, she moved to the Boston area to attend Harvard Graduate School of Education, after attending Spelman College in Atlanta. As a Black woman, she struggled to feel a sense of belonging at school and in the city. She didn’t know anyone or have a network, so she built one. Sheena started & joined organizations, became civically engaged, and hosted events that connected her to lots of different worlds, including education, politics, arts, community organizing, & business. She made connections that changed her life and learned techniques to navigate the city. This helped her build a broad network that she now leverages to benefit others. As Founder & CEO of The Collier Connection (TCC), Sheena is designing a portfolio of solutions that disrupt the ways that Black professionals seek information, access, and belonging in cities. TCC also specializes in helping companies to engage employees, customers, & suppliers of color through strategic events and inclusive business practices. She has 15 years of experience in education, economic development, community organizing, & event planning, and uses her ability to navigate different environments to broker partnerships within and across sectors. Sheena consults with a number of companies, most notably as the Senior Economic Opportunity Advisor at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. At the Chamber, she supports initiatives to engage the private sector in advancing economic inclusion. She led the creation of the Pacesetters program - a partnership of large and mid-sized companies & anchor institutions that commit to increase their spending with local, ethnic minority-owned businesses. In addition, for the past 3 years Sheena has curated Fierce Urgency of Now (F.U.N.), a City Awake festival designed to highlight the experiences, challenges, and possibilities for young professionals of color in Greater Boston. Sheena is a 2020 recipient of the Harvard Club Boston's Most Influential Women award; 2020 recipient of YW Boston's Academy of Women Achievers Sylvia Ferrell-Jones Award; 2018 recipient of the GK25 - Who is Who Millennial Leaders of Color Awards; 2017 and 2018 nominee of the Ad Club’s Rosoff Awards; and a 2016 recipient of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Ten Outstanding Young Leaders Award. She received her BA from Spelman College and her Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Sheena is a proud board member of Jeremiah Program Boston & Union Capital Boston, advisory board member of Boston Harbor Now, investor in the Boston Ujima Fund, and member of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA). "I think I'm  in my sixth life" - Sheena Collier Time Stamps 2:36 - How Sheena got to where she is now 6:02 - Moving from Non-Profit to Profitable organisations 9.06 - Starting to work with Chamber of Commerce 18:07 - "I think I'm  in my sixth life" - Sheena Collier 20:50 - 2 things to do in the face of fear 26:34 - Boston While Black “Write a Personal Mission Statement” - Sheena Collier Links: Collier Connection Alongside My 9 to 5

Nicky Sparrow is a powerful example of living the “American Dream”. She is a gifted manager whose business instincts and clear vision in the field of broadcast marketing have been recognized. Nicky has rapidly demonstrated leadership skills to support the growth and improvement in several iHeart Media's properties. Nicky began her career in the field of broadcast marketing in a small property in Tupelo, Mississippi in 1999, and she has been an unrelenting force ever since. Nicky’s early baby steps into the marketing business were followed by a 100-yard dash into iHeart Media (formally Clear Channel) management and sales to reach her current position as Market President of Jacksonville, FL. Since her time at iHeartMedia, she has served in the capacity of roles including as Senior Vice President of Sales in New Orleans, Director of Sales in Memphis and Tallahassee, and General Sales Manager in Jacksonville. In this episode, Nicky shares her experience about being the only woman of color in a male-dominated industry. You will hear insight about what it really takes to build a successful career and learn about some of the defining moments in Nicky’s climb to the top. This conversation will inspire you and motivate you to make your own seat at the table. Links: Connect with Nicky BeTheAnswerEvent.com Time Stamps: 3:45 - Nicky’s climb to having a seat at the table in an industry that has very few women of color  8:19 - “Have your end in mind.” - Nicky Sparrow 11:03 - How to stand out to the executives and climb the corporate ladder  11:21 - "Have your elevator speech, and make sure it's tied to the company's success." - Nicky Sparrow 14:24 - Defining moments in Nicky’s career and how she has grown from them  20:04 - Words of wisdom for people who feel like they are facing discrimination  23:45 - “Sometimes I need to bring my own chair to get a seat at the table.” - Nicky Sparrow 25:25 - How Nicky navigates being labeled as “angry” when she is passionate about something  28:00 - Advice Nicky has for a woman who is at the edge of her pivot          

Hollywood veteran Tina Lifford plays the vivacious breakout character Aunt Vi on
the critically acclaimed television drama, Queen Sugar. However, she is equally accomplished behind the camera, Tina is the respected playwright of THE CIRCLE, a play about how seven diverse women navigate the choppy waters of life together; author of The Little Book of BIG LIES (released by Harper Collins in November 2019); and CEO of The Inner Fitness Project, a personal development network committed to making the practices and benefits of “Inner Fitness” as familiar, well understood and accessible as those of physical fitness. In this episode, Tina will share the work of Inner Fitness so that you can be fully alive and thrive in your life. Learn to reconnect with the deepest most satisfying parts of yourself, leave the past behind and dare to go after the life you most want to live. YES, you can have both outer success and true inner happiness! Links: TinaLifford.com BeTheAnswerEvent.com For a Free Foundational Inner Fitness Workout CLICK HERE and use the code “Thrive"   Time Stamps: 00:46 - Tina’s background and introduction 02:47 - “Standing in my truth is everything” - Tina Lifford 04:45 - How you can face fear and overcome it 12:20 - "Say yes to ourselves" - Tina Lifford 14:45 - Understanding the surviving self, the thriving self, and infinite self 21:30 - Allowing God to let us do the impossible 23:02 - “When you accept yourself you are invincible” - Tina Lifford 26:08 - The most important thing for you to do!  

As we enter into the 7th month of the year, 2020 has not gone like we planned.  We are in the middle of what some would say is a difficult season, and you can’t wait for it to end!  So for this episode, Nicole challenges you to let go of what you thought was supposed to be and move into what is.  Listen in as Nicole shares what happens when you make this shift and the steps that can help you let go so that you can create your new normal. She gives you insight to continue to leverage your expertise, your knowledge, and experiences to change the world! Links: TheBrillianceTribe.com Time Stamps: 00:47 - What is Amplifying Your Brilliance? 01:33 - “Your comfort zone is where dreams go to die.” - Nicole Roberts Jones 04:13 - The main message of the Book of Esther 08:10 - Highlighting The Story of Esther 10:22 - The main steps to creating a new ‘normal’ for yourself 12:08 - “What we resist persists.” - Nicole Roberts Jones 13:30 - Special episode summary & conclusion  

Trisch Smith is the Global Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Edelman, a top global communications agency. She has managed stakeholder outreach, strategic positioning, reputation management, and public affairs campaigns for a host of Fortune 500 corporations, non-profits and associations seeking to engage a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including Chevron, Toyota, Starbucks, Girl Scouts of the USA, United Way of America and Walmart, among several others. In this episode, Trisch will share how she was able to create change, develop the courage to embrace failure as an opportunity to grow, and achieve winning results. Learn why you have to think beyond the limits others have placed on you and how change is important for personal and professional development. Recognize your redefining moments and become who you were born to be! Links: The Brilliance School Time Stamps: 00:51 - Trisch’s introduction and background 02:12 - How standing in your truth can help grow your career 04:09 - “Standing in your truth means being all that you’re created to be” - Trisch Smith 06:39 - Learning to embrace a massive failure  08:28 - “If you don’t change you're not growing, if you're growing you're not living” - Trisch Smith 10:53 - The defining moment to make a change in your career 18:37 - Redefining the normal to fulfill your true purpose 22:09 - Are you using the gifts and talents you were given? 24:02 - How to blow up your box and succeed! 25:33 - “Just because it hasn’t been done doesn't mean you can't be the one to do it” - Trisch Smith

Robin Glasco is a transformational, dynamic leader that believes the status quo in healthcare is not sustainable. She has over 25 years of healthcare experience serving in numerous senior leadership accountability in strategic planning, innovation, business development, market strategy, and product development. In this episode, Robin will share how she developed the courage to impact change in the healthcare industry. Find ways to live outside your comfort zone and align your purpose with your paycheck. Now, get ready to successfully embrace change in your own personal and professional life! Links: LinkedIn AlongsideMy9to5.com Time Stamps: 01:03 - Robin’s introduction and background 02:03 - Having the courage to impact the healthcare industry 12:41 - Lettings go in order to move into your more 15:25 - “I want to do for others what was done for me” - Robin Glasco 19:43 - How to build trust equity with others 21:57 - “I’m always going to be that voice for those that don’t have one” - Robin Glasco 22:21 - Living outside of your comfort to reach massive success 23:37 - Embracing change in your personal and professional life 27:45 - “When you put your intention out there, and make it known, it comes back” - Robin Glasco 29:35 - Best advice for those seeking out ultimate success    

Jacqui Conrad is the Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Public Relations where she oversees all of the communications, marketing, advertising, and events that promote, enhance and protect the college’s brand and messaging. She is responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of public relations activities that support the strategic direction and positioning of the College as a pioneer in adult learning. During this episode, Jacqui shares the big bold move she made to leave her steady income job at a moment when she knew in her gut that despite the fact that she was a single mom and a new home owner, she just had to say yes to the rumble inside of her. And it wasn’t just that time but every time she has made a significant life shifting decision ever since. Jacqui gives you insight into the strategic road map she used to ultimately reach beyond where she was into arenas she did not even know were possible. Her story will inspire you to find your own courage to say yes, be bold, and more into your MORE! Links: Becomingroadmapquiz.com Time Stamps: 01:05 - Jacqui’s introduction and background 03:31 - Leaving a stable income job to start your own business 07:43 - “The obstacles really become obsolete.” - Jacqui Conrad 08:14 - How to find the courage to be bold 13:37 - “It wasn’t even about me, it was about my son” - Jacqui Conrad 15:33 - Insight into failure as a new entrepreneur 18:23 - Say YES and move into your more! 22:25 - The fear of disappointing others and perfectionism 23:41 - “We are always more than enough because God doesn’t make mistakes” - Jacqui Conrad 24:48 - Motivational words to help your through difficult times  

In this episode, Nicole Roberts Jones challenges you as we enter Women’s History month, to look at how you are living your life as a legacy in the making. How is your life a light for others to come behind you? Expect to be challenged to look deeply inside yourself for the answer. As you listen, Nicole shares four steps you need to make a pivot to go after creating your own legacy as she encourages you to use these strategies to make both our ancestors proud and to create your own legacy so that you make YOUR mark in this world. It’s time to say YES and move into the next best version of you so that as you TRULY allow your light to shine, you allow others to come behind you, just as our ancestors have done before us. Links: YourPlanBPlaybook.com NRJNetwork.com Time Stamps: 00:50 - Asking yourself a very powerful question 05:53 - “How is your life a light for others to come behind you?” - Nicole Roberts Jones 08:15 - How is your life and work a legacy in the making? 09:30 - When Nicole realized her MORE 14:00 - “You’re a legacy in the making!” - Nicole Roberts Jones 17:34 - Four steps to say YES and move into your more 18:03 - “God will let you live on whatever level you settle for.” - Nicole Roberts Jones 20:58 - Can you go after your legacy alone? 30:33 - Episode conclusion & inspiration to take action  

Cheryl Polote Williamson is a visionary entrepreneur who helps women build businesses and personal relationships that are built on honesty, integrity, and trust. She is also a sought after motivational speaker that encourages, captivates, and empowers audiences. During the episode, Cheryl reveals the importance of being Affirmed and shared the story behind her Affirm Movement. She gives away three powerful steps that you need to incorporate in your lives in order to speak what you seek to be made real in your life. She believes that what you call into your life is bound to happen as long as you have the confidence that it will manifest.   Links: CherrylPWilliamson.com Affirmed - Book AwakenedWomenWeekend.com Time Stamps: 00:57 – Cheryl’s introduction 02:28 – How did ‘standing in her truth’ helped her in her journey? 2:38 – “What you see on social media is not what you get from people in person” - Cheryl Polote Williamson 4:37 – What is the Affirm Movement? 7:07 – The inspiration behind the Affirm Movement 8:47 – How confidence in yourself lead you to greatness? 9:00 – “It’s impossible to beat somebody who competes against nobody” - Cheryl Polote Williamson 14:18 – The power of the mind 14:58 – “You have the power to change your life by what you speak over your life” ¬- Cheryl Polote Williamson 19:09 – What are the 3 Ps? 20:34 – Three things you have to change in order for affirmation to work 29:11 – “You don’t have to apologize for your greatness” - Cheryl Polote Williamson

In this episode Nicole challenges you to step into the next level of you in 2020. She shares what the power of becoming really means and 3 steps to empower you to play even bigger than you ever have before. Matter of fact she challenges you to see the desires that God has for you which MORE than what you can see. She shows you how what God wants is as it says in Ephesians 3:20 – Abundantly Above All You Could Ever Ask Or Think. You can start 2020 staying in comfort or excepting good enough or you can move into ALL that’s possible for you as the insight Nicole shares with you gives you the motivation and tools to overcome anything that could keep you from that BIG BOLD desire in your heart so that you become the person you’re destined to be. You will also hear insight from Nicole’s own journey and despite reaching the pinnacle of success in the career she had dreamed of since she was a little girl in the entertainment industry, she had her own PIVOT into her power moment. Get the steps you need to move into 2020 more powerful than you ever have before. Links: Awakened Woman Weekend NicoleRobertsJones.com Time Stamps: 1:00 – Challenge to the successful women 4:06 – What’s it like to be in your comfort zone 5:09 – Nicole shares her brilliant life story 7:58 – Her path towards becoming a life coach 13:58 – Adapting and Learning the Environment 16:10 – The reason to expand one’s horizon 19:25 – “We all have a special part to play to transform this world when we say YES to it” - Nicole Robert Jones 20:55 – The good grip to your own Faith 21:59 – “If your dream doesn’t scare you, then simply you’re not playing big enough” – Nicole Robert Jones 23:50 – Doing what you have to do to face fear 25:52 – “Seeing my dream in action is greater than my fear” – Nicole Robert Jones  

Dr. Oneeka Williams ranks among the top Urologic Surgeons in the United States with the commitment to inspire all children, and especially girls, towards a greater interest in science, a positive attitude, and the pursuit of excellence in all their endeavors. To further her advocacy of literacy and science education, she authored a series of books called Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo to encourage kids to live a life without limits. In addition to her work with kids, she has expanded her habits of positivity and now also has programming for adults. During this episode, Dr. Oneeka shares her childhood experiences and how she overcame her early challenges and how she remained focused to do the things she was destined for. She also shares that light bulb moment that led her to create Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo and expand into the adult work she is doing now. Listen in to this episode and discover the limitless opportunities available to you.   Links: DrOneeka.com PaidForWhatYouKnow.com   Time Stamps: 00:20 – Who is Dr. Oneeka Williams? 03:10 – “I declare that I am going to live the unlimited version of myself.” - Dr. Oneeka Williams 04:40 – Raise your hand for that unlimited moment 06:35 – “God chooses ordinary people and gives them extraordinary assignments.” - Dr. Oneeka Williams 09:20 – Knowing our whys 10:10 – “God doesn’t call us to stop and standstill. “- Dr. Oneeka Williams 11:50 – Living out your purpose 13:35 – Understanding how challenges develop us 15:30 – The Light Bulb moment 16:10 – Birth of Dr. Dee Dee Dynamo 18:30 – “The power of positivity is not having the world to be always alright but having coping mechanisms to face every challenge.” - Dr. Oneeka Williams 21:10 – Choosing between the best of both worlds 24:20 – Three steps to live with your unlimited self 28:10 – “The enemy of good is better” – Dr. Oneeka Williams

Cecilia Nelson-Hurt is the Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion for L’Oréal USA, and is responsible for shaping the company’s diversity efforts through innovative initiatives to ensure equal opportunity workplace. She is also an Advisory Board Member of Black Women of Influence (BWOI), a sisterhood of highly accomplished women. She also serves on the boards of YouthBridge NY and the Vogue Knitting Diversity Advisory Council where she helps each organization create diverse and inclusive strategies. On this episode, Cecilia shares her vision to continually strive for more and to never settle for less, which has shaped her career. She also shares her trailblazing success from being a recruiter of an affinity group to becoming a front liner for women of color. She encourages women to constantly believe in their own abilities. Listen to this episode and find out how openness and curiosity make a huge difference in going after what’s next for you.   Links: LinkedIn | Cecilia Nelson-Hurt AlongsideMy9To5.com   Time Stamps: 00:53 – Who is Cecilia Nelson-Hurt? 02:10 – How she got into Diversity and Inclusion 08:51 – Joining the affinity group leadership 13:14 – How she knew that there was MORE for her to do 16:06 – Sitting in 2 spaces 16:50 – Lacking diversity in the knitting community 18:45 – The opportunity to find her voice 19:16 – “I have to find my voice and not play small” - Cecilia Nelson-Hurt 19:57 – Finding value in your passion 22:56 – Getting over self-doubt 24:58 – “I acknowledge that there is room for all” - Cecilia Nelson-Hurt 25:10 – Staying ready to evolve 27:29 – Journey to becoming a storytelling 28:07 – “I am open to whatever comes” - Cecilia Nelson-Hurt 29:57 – Being in a state of openness

As Nicole celebrates her 50th birthday, in this episode she shares 50 life lessons she has learned along the way. You will hear insight, perspective, moments of shifting and a challenge she gives to every listener. At the end of this episode Nicole encourages you to take stock of your journey and to really take a moment of reflection on all that you have learned along the way no matter if you are in your 30's or in your 70's, she invites you to join her and celebrate your journey as you listen in to Nicole share her highlights from her own.   Links: NicoleRobertsJones.com BecomingRoadmapQuiz.com TheBrillianceTribe.com   Time Stamps: 01:38 – “You have to give back more to YOU, so you have more to give” - Nicole Roberts Jones 01:44 – “Age is nothing but a number” - Nicole Roberts Jones 04:21 – “The things that you don’t use go to atrophy” - Nicole Roberts Jones 10:25 – “Don’t let fear stop you from going after your next level” - Nicole Roberts Jones 19:05 – “You have to admit when you’re wrong and fix it” - Nicole Roberts Jones

Kiesha Nix is the Executive Director of the Lakers Youth Foundation who oversees and directs programming and funding priorities for the charitable arm of the Los Angeles Lakers. Formerly, Kiesha served as Vice President in Enterprise Business & Community Relations at Bank of America and was employed by Bank of America – Merrill Lynch for over 21 years. Plus Kiesha works with countless non-profit organizations and mentors youth throughout her Community and is . also a proud Mom of one son, Kyler.   During the episode, Kiesha shares how throughout her journey hard work has set her apart in all she does. She also shares insight from her big move from the banking industry to the philanthropy community, which paved the way to using her passion as a tool that craved out her next best career move. She reveals self-motivating insights that will help women shift to following the desires of their hearts. She also shares her inspiring journey as a single mom to her son who, according to her, is her greatest success.   Links: Kiesha Nix | LinkedIn   Time Stamps: 01:03 – Who is Kiesha Nix? 02:38 – Why she shifted into the philanthropy community? 04:15 – Saying YES to her passion 04:46 – “Are you willing to do your passion for free?” - Kiesha Nix 05:53 – The big move that changed her life 07:33 – How she raised her son as a single mom 12:00 – Becoming the Kiesha she is now 12:22 – “I just aspired to more” - Kiesha Nix 14:34 – Moving the agenda forward 16:51 – “It is not about what you know and who you know, it’s about who knows you” - Kiesha Nix 18:05 – 3 things to do when finding your true purpose 21:26 – Takeaways from Kiesha 22:57 – The difference between a coach and a mentor 24:17 – Her powerful advice to the ladies 25:15 – “Playing small is over” - Kiesha Nix

Dr. Vikki Johnson is a transformational speaker, chaplain, and best-selling author who has transformed the lives of over half a million women. She has a successful 18-year corporate career but shifted into the film industry where she became an Emmy Award-winning media professional. She mentors women to be great in the mirror first then amazing in the marketplace and guide them into a life of perpetual peace and bliss with her book, “Soul Wealth: Finding Vision, Compassion, Authenticity, Abundance, And Legacy In The Midst Of Chaos”. During the episode, Dr. Vikki walks us through the seasons of her life where she ended a successful corporate career to find what was missing in her life. She shares her amazing transition knowing that there is more to life that God has prepared her for. This is a motivating conversation, especially for women who are still in search of their true purpose.   Links: www.VikkiJohnson.com www.AlongsideMy9To5.com   Time Stamps: 01:03 – Dr. Vikki Johnson’s introduction 02:16 – What was standing in her truth 02:30 – “What I’m passionate about is to guide women into that place of authenticity so that they can live in perpetual peace” – Dr. Vikki Johnson 04:44 – The awakening 07:02 – Ending her 18-year career 07:28 – “Your harvest doesn’t always come in the fields you planted them” – Dr. Vikki Johnson 09:29 – “You need your faith when you don’t know what’s next” – Dr. Vikki Johnson 13:59 – During her surrender, things started to shift 17:13 – “Being attached to nothing connects me to everything” – Dr. Vikki Johnson 17:40 – Opening a new self in pursuit of her next 23:59 – What to do when you are in your next level 27:15 – Letting God manifest in you

Lashawne Holland is a Financial Architect, one of the nation's leading experts on the art of activating wealth potential. She is the founder of The Wealthy Leaders Institute and Chairman of LaShawne Holland International, a financial development and wealth activation education company focusing on financial literacy education, money mindset mastery, economic elevation, and wealth empowerment, with innovative business systems education and peak investment cycle performance strategies. During the episode, Lashawne shares her remarkable shift into becoming a wealth activator and the legacy she intends to leave behind. She also reveals the things she had to say yes to in order to achieve her true purpose. This is a plan-filled episode that will teach you five strategies to help you grow your business and multiply your wealth.   Links: LashwneHolland.com BecomingRoadmapQuiz.com   Time Stamps: 01:25 – Who is Lawshawne Holland? 02:12 – How she became a Wealth Activator 07:17 – The mindset shift 08:28 – “An investment in knowledge pays the best dividend” - Lawshawne Holland 10:22 – How she grew her business 12:32 – Saying YES to public speaking 17:16 – 5 strategies to multiply your wealth 19:20 – “Stop making wealth a moving target” - Lawshawne Holland 20:48 – Planning for your profit 21:30 – People struggling from poverty mindset 23:38 – “You have to know where we are in the economy” - Lawshawne Holland

Towanna Burrous is the President of CoachDiversity Institute, the world’s first coaching program specifically designed for diverse communities, preparing individuals, communities, and institutions for rapid demographic change and culturally-sound communication. As a sought after executive coach and management consultant, Towanna is an innovative learning executive with comprehensive accomplishments applying industry-proven learning and training methodologies to inspire and develop forward-thinking and inclusive leaders in business, higher education, nonprofits, and government. She’s a successful entrepreneur, award-winner author, and public speaker backed by a 25+ year career in technology program management and business relationship development. During the episode, Towanna shares her gap-finding story that reframed her entire career. She reveals the realizations that led her to shift her successful career and start down the coaching path. Listen to this episode and learn 3 powerful steps that will help you succeed in your business and build your own company.   Links: CoachDiversity.com BeTheAnswerEvent.com TheBrillianceTribe.com   Time Stamps: 00:57 – Towanna’s introduction and background 02:14 – What led her to coaching? 04:16 – Growing her business while empowering coaches of color 08:09 – “Coaching is a skill, not a profession” - Dr. Towanna Burrous 10:57 – The difference between a coach and a counselor 12:41 – Filling the Gap 13:11 – The accountability that comes with coaching 13:57 – “Every challenge has a different anchor to the past” - Dr. Towanna Burrous 17:55 – Saying YES to be the one doing it first 22:55 – 3 Steps that will help you succeed in your business 27:40 – “It doesn’t mean you can’t, it just means not now” - Dr. Towanna Burrous 33:05 – What’s next for CoachDiversity?  

Monalisa Johnson is not just an International TV Personality who recently appeared on Season 2 of the hit TV Show “60 Days In”, and UK’s “The Jail”, which aired on A&E. She regularly appears for TV interviews, radio talk shows, TEDx, and is sought after worldwide for advice on the prison family. She is the CEO & Executive Producer of Sierra Productions, a largely successful audio/video production company in New York City. In addition to this, she is also a licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel, and a certified Life Coach. Monalisa Johnson has proven herself to be an exceptional and accomplished TV Personality, businesswoman, and visionary! In the middle of running a successful production company, Monalisa’s life was completely knocked off course in 2012, when she received a call that changed EVERYTHING. This breakdown which she would later realize was the epiphany moment that led to her breakthrough and becoming the founder of Parents with Incarcerated Children. On this episode, Monalisa shares her extraordinary awakening. During this conversation, she shares valuable insight on what it means to say YES to your true purpose even when it shifts your vision and every way you have ever seen your world.   Links: ASpaceForCreators.com BeTheAnswerEvent.com   Time Stamps: 01:05 – Who is Monalisa Johnson? 02:43 – How she was able to breakthrough from her breakdown 04:07 – Monalisa saying YES in the face of fear 04:55 – “If you listen to that guiding force, it will lead the way” – Monalisa Johnson 07:31 – The call in August 2012 that changed her life 12:51 – Her awakening 15:02 – “In order to stay woke, I needed to do the work” – Monalisa Johnson 16:31 – Her climb 19:11 – Why she produced the TV series ‘Prisoner of Hope’ 23:36 – Three steps in living your purpose 23:42 – “Align yourself with a great resounding YES!” – Monalisa Johnson

As a continuation of our season 3 premiere, as Nicole gave the 3 steps to Amplify Your Brilliance this episode focuses on one of the factors that stand in the way your next level which is fear and gives the steps to reverse that FEAR and move that into the mindset to make it happen = Faith. Nicole shares how to release fear so that you can move closer to your breathtaking future by saying YES in the face of it. Ready to go after that Big BOLD Dream? This episode gives you 4 steps that will shift everything! Instead of faking it until you make it, it’s time to be it until you see it!   Links: BrillianceTribe.com BecomingRoadmapQuiz.com BeTheAnswerEvent.com   Time Stamps: 01:15 – How fear contributes to failures 01:26 – “If your dream doesn’t scare you, then you are not playing big enough.” – Nicole Roberts Jones 02:30 – Choosing Faith over Fear 04:09 – “You will either stay stuck in fear or grow your faith.” – Nicole Roberts Jones 04:38 – “Fear is stopping you more than you could imagine.” – Nicole Roberts Jones 04:52 – Moving towards your dream by staying in the face of fear 08:11 – Real-life examples of reversing fear into faith 11:14 – 4 steps in moving from fear to faith 11:35 – “You are being called for bigger.” – Nicole Roberts Jones 15:06 – Writing your “I Did That” List 19:21 – Trusting that everything will fall in place

Over the last two seasons of The Fierce Files, we have focused on women who have transformed their lives and reached the pinnacle of success by saying yes to their gifts and moving into their MORE. In this new season, we are changing the name of the podcast to Amplify Your Brilliance in order to inspire and motivate women to not just accept God’s gift, but to expand that gift and let it SHINE! During the episode, Nicole shares her own shining moment when she left her Hollywood dream to pursue her purpose. She also shares 3 insightful steps that will help you expand your territory and go abundantly above all you could wish or think! This is an inspiring episode that will bring out that inner light in you to shine even BRIGHTER - because that light IS what others need! You have the keys inside you to transform and it’s time to AMPLIFY it.   Links: TheBrillianceTribe.com BecomingRoadMapQuiz.com BeTheAnswerEvent.com   Time Stamps: 00:59 – The reason behind the change 03:09 – The biblical history of expanding one’s territory 04:45 – “You have to let go of yesterday to move into tomorrow” – Nicole Roberts Jones 05:12 – The definition of Amplify and Brilliance 06:08 – Allowing your light to shine 07:20 – “Your brilliance is the territory God has entrusted to you” – Nicole Roberts Jones 10:02 – Nicole saying yes to her brilliance 14:57 – Calling out women who are ready to shine 17:10 – The purpose of Amplify Your Brilliance podcast 17:40 – “The gift in you is the answer to somebody’s prayer” – Nicole Roberts Jones 19:23 – Pushing past your limit 23:10 – 3 steps in moving into your MORE 28:17 – “There is nothing wrong with wanting more” – Nicole Roberts Jones  

Valerie Rainford is head of Advancing Black Leaders & Diversity Advancement Strategies at JPMorgan Chase. Valerie executes the strategy to deliver an increased level of focus to attract, hire, retain and advance top black talent at all levels of the organization. She dedicates her life to uplifting others by sharing her incredible story of perseverance. During this episode, Valerie will share the practical steps and mindset it took to rise to her present position as a successful corporate executive. You’ll learn that it’s more than just to create a plan but to use your true passion and talent to move into your MORE. A new opportunity is waiting for you behind the next door you open! Are you ready for it?!   Links: Valerierainford.com Book - Until the Brighter Tomorrow: One Woman’s Courageous Climb from the Projects to the Podium   Time Stamps: 04:42 - Getting the courage to tell your story 11:12 - “The door may close in your face but there is another that will open” - @AuthorValRain 16:13 - Finding your talent and opportunity to use it 18:45 - “Write your future bio” - @AuthorValRain 20:34 - Having a plan to move into your MORE 24:41 - “I was not making enough time for myself” - @AuthorValRain 28:02 - Achieving your dream life 31:06 - “You have to find that thing that picks you up when the world takes you down” - @AuthorValRain

Kristen L. Pope is an Award-Winning Journalist, Host, sought-after Speaker, and Encourager. Kristen most recently contributed to NBC Boston/NECN. Additionally, Pope founded her own boutique production company, “Pope Productions” and created the flagship variety show, “The Positive Controversy with Kristen Pope”. She’s also a media coach and has released her first online course, the “On-Air Academy.” During this episode, Kristen will share how you can achieve your ultimate dreams and desires by surrendering to God’s will for your life. Learn to identify if what you want is what God has in store for you and how getting in alignment will change the trajectory of your life! Even if you already feel successful, this episode will give you inspiring insight to help you reach your next level.   Links: Kristenlpope.com BeTheAnswerEvent.com   Time Stamps: 02:40 - How to push through and persist! 03:08 - “I can’t do anything halfway” - @KristenLPopeTV 05:14 - Surrendering to God to achieve your ultimate desires 09:09 - “God is so much bigger than us” - @KristenLPopeTV 14:22 - Realizing that what you want isn’t what you were meant for 20:52 - Being able to make one step at a time 25:11 - Three things to do in order to move into your MORE 26:39 - “God can’t bless what you pretend to be” - @KristenLPopeTV   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Michelle Gadsden-Williams is the managing director of North America Inclusion and Diversity at Accenture and has more than 25 years of experience as an advocate for equality within corporate America. She is also an Executive Committee Member of the Women’s Leadership Board of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She is an author, entrepreneur, producer, and philanthropist. In addition to her many titles, she is considered a thought leader around inclusion and diversity. On this episode, Michelle gives away a powerful message that will surely motivate you to become the best version of yourself. With her book, Climb, she is set out to inspire people to find their passion and get to where they want to be. As she shares her own journey into finding her purpose, she reveals the biggest lessons she learned over the years. Listen in and find out how to reach for your north star.   Links: BeTheAnswerEvent.com NicoleRobertsJones.com Climb: Taking Every Step with Conviction, Courage, and Calculated Risk to Achieve a Thriving Career and a Successful Life - Book   Time Stamps: 00:52 – Michelle’s Introduction 02:00 – The journey to her own star 05:34 – Self-reflection and Self-discovery 07:57 – Building her Internal Brand 09:10 – “It’s all about passion, purpose, and power.” - Michelle Gadsden-Williams 11:07 – Biggest lessons she learned over the years 13:06 – What she does to take care of herself 14:11 – Coming up with the title “Climb” 16:23 – Steps in going after your North Star 19:17 – “I’m going to choose courage over comfort.” - Michelle Gadsden-Williams 20:15 – “What got you to where you are may not get you to where you want to be.” - Michelle Gadsden-Williams 25:49 – “Lift others while you climb.” - Michelle Gadsden-Williams   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

In case you missed it last week, you still have time to join us for the SLAY Summit. This week, in its 4th year, Nicole is hosting a FREE 5-day online training sharing a “behind the curtain” conversation with 13 Fierce and Focused power players that will help you unlock what you need to reach your next level of success. On this episode, listen in to a sneak peek to Nicole’s SLAY Summit conversation and hear why she said yes to do this again for the 4th year in a row. Are you dying to know how to transform your life and reach your next level while making money? Are you ready for your MORE? This episode is an overview of what to expect in the upcoming SLAY Summit on August 5th to 9th. Listen as Nicole shares her own transformation from a 13,000-dollar income to 200,000 a year and what it took her to get there. If you are ready to move into your next level, then take action. Reserve your seat now!   Links: SLAYSummit.com ISlayToday.com BeTheAnswerEvent.com   Time Stamps: 01:56 – What does SLAY stands for? 03:52 – The awakening 04:22 – “It’s time for your MORE.” - @NicoleRobertsJones 05:12 – The realization of the dream 11:09 – The conference that changed her life 12:17 – “Struggle and Service should never coexist.” - @NicoleRobertsJones 12:27 – Why “Be The Answer” was created? 13:42 – Creating revenue from an intellectual property 15:39 – Invest in your next level 17:08 – “This movement to MORE is for all of us.” - @NicoleRobertsJones   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

This is the 4th year of the SLAY Summit and you are in for a treat! On this episode, listen in to a sneak peek to Nicole's SLAY Summit conversation and hear why she said yes to do this again for the 4th year in a row. Are you dying to know how to transform your life and reach your next level while making money? Are you ready for your MORE? The SLAY Summit is a FREE 5-day online training summit for professional women who want a “behind the curtain” view of 13 Fierce and Focused power players that will help you unlock what you need to reach the pinnacle of success. This episode is an overview of what to expect in the upcoming SLAY Summit on August 5th to 9th. Listen as Nicole shares her own transformation from a 13,000-dollar income to 200,000 a year and what it took her to get there. If you are ready to move into your next level, then take action. Reserve your seat now! Links: SLAYSummit.com ISlayToday.com BeTheAnswerEvent.com Time Stamps: 1:56 – What does SLAY stands for? 3:52 – The awakening 4:22 – “It’s time for your MORE.” - Nicole Roberts Jones 5:12 – The realization of the dream 11:09 – The conference that changed her life 12:17 – “Struggle and Service should never coexist.” - Nicole Roberts Jones 12:27 – Why “Be The Answer” was created? 13:42 – Creating revenue from an intellectual property 15:39 – Invest in your next level 17:08 – “This movement to MORE is for all of us.” - Nicole Roberts Jones   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Deborah L. Tillman is a Consultant, Speaker, Author, Founder of Happy Home Child Learning Center, Inc., “America’s Supernanny” on Lifetime Television and President of The Parenting Movement a non-profit organization that seeks to rebuild and restores families worldwide. Lifetime Television Executives have called her “a miracle worker” but Deborah humbly states that she is “a mom” and humble servant doing the work of the Lord with a LIGHT shining brightly for children and families everywhere. During this episode, Deborah will share how she went from a super ‘successful’ accountant to America’s Super Nanny. From her breaking point to defining her true purpose, she will reveal her ultimate lessons learned. Hear how her faith and deep relationship with God allowed her to move into her MORE. Listen closely and take notes to develop the strength to get to your next level!   Links: DeborahlTillman.com SlaySummit.com   Time Stamps: 02:14 - From a successful accountant to Super Nanny 05:39 - “I just fell to my knees… I looked up to God…” - @DeborahLTillman 10:42 - Facing the difficult and uncomfortable times 12:21 - “Even in an apartment, you’d think I was running a Fortune 500 company” - @DeborahLTillman 15:18 - Letting go in order to move on to your next level. 17:47 - “There’re no failures. There really are lessons learned.” - @DeborahLTillman 17:53 - Developing your faith to strengthen your life 21:09 - “There is nothing that is impossible with Christ as long as I’m walking with him” - @DeborahLTillman 21:30 - Becoming LifeTime TV’s American Super Nanny 24:57 - How you can move into your MORE. 29:55 - “You don’t know yourself until you can grow yourself” - @DeborahLTillman   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Pam Perry is an award-winning communications professional, publisher of Speakers Magazine and founder of the National Association of Black Podcasters. She is known as the master of connecting the right people, for the right project, at the right time – Pam Perry PR works hard to help her clients’ brand (and get paid) like a superstar. During this episode, Pam will share the value of owning your own media. Find out how to help your business and your brand stand out and shine in the spotlight so that you grow your business exponentially and in ways that you may have never thought were possible for you.   Links: PamPerryPR.com NicoleRobertsJones.com   Time Stamps: 00:51 - Pam’s background and introduction 03:50 - Why you should say yes to your next! 05:09 - “In order to grow you have to move and change” - @pamperry 06:41 - Testing your faith as CEO of multiple companies 12:36 - “You’ve got to own your own media” - @pamperry 18:10 - Staying ahead of the curve to be successful 24:21 - Actionable steps to stand out and shine online   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Michelle Taylor-Jones is the global diversity and inclusion leader at Dell Technologies, a leader in digital transformation that drives business success. She oversees strategy, development, and sponsorship for external strategic partners, customers, candidates, and suppliers. Michelle has over 21 years of experience as an Executive leader in Talent Management, Executive Recruiting, and Diversity and Inclusion, at Bank of America and MassMutual Insurance Corporation. During this episode, Michelle will share how her marriage scared her to action and forced her to make decisions that moved her into her next level of succeeding. Both personal and professional. Failure was absolutely not an option for her and should not be for you! Learn to visualize your ultimate outcome and emerge into a person that you love. This conversation will provide you with the 5 steps you’ll need to finally put yourself first. Grab a pen and get ready to create a plan for your own personal growth.   Links: Michelle Taylor-Jones | LinkedIn FierceRoadmapQuiz.com   Time Stamps: 02:59 - The illusion that we have it all together 05:02 - Realizing that you must move into your MORE 06:15 - “There is no perfect time for growth - Michelle Taylor-Jones @MTJSoulSonnets 07:58 - Separating after 25 years of marriage 10:34 - “You either grow together or you grow apart” - Michelle Taylor-Jones @MTJSoulSonnets 12:17 - “You deserve to be first” - Michelle Taylor-Jones @MTJSoulSonnets 13:02 - Emerging into your new self 16:18 - Creating a plan for your own personal growth 18:33 - “You can’t do it by yourself” - Michelle Taylor-Jones @MTJSoulSonnets 19:09 - Leveraging your network for support   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com    

As Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer for Omnicom Group, Tiffany leads the strategy that enhances the Omnicom vision to be a world class, benchmark company for sustainable diversity and inclusion and aligning this critical practice with the company’s business objectives and clients’ results. Tiffany is a talent strategist with 19+ years of championing diverse professionals in the advertising industry. She is a heart director, a passionate hope dealer, and a dream defender. During this episode, Tiffany will share how she shifted into a fearless mindset and connected to her passion. You’ll learn how to live in your most authentic self despite those around you with opposing opinions. Realize your creative excellence and take a chance towards your dreams. Be who you were born to be, unapologetically!   Links: LinkedIn AlongsideMy9to5.com   Time Stamps: 01:18 - “Be the voice for the voiceless” - @DiverStar 03:43 - Starting to connect to your passion 07:19 - What makes Tiffany so fearless 13:50 - “I’ve always been rewarded for my authenticity” - @DiverStar 19:49 - Realizing your creative excellence 26:45 - How to be who you were born to be, unapologetically 31:04 - “Recognize when a gift is being given to you and take it” - @DiverStar   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Caroline Clarke is an award-winning journalist who has spent most of her career at the media company Black Enterprise, where she is currently Chief Brand Officer, Women of Power. Clarke co-founded the Women of Power brand in 2005. She is currently the host of the Women of Power TV show and editorial director of the Women of Power Summit, the nation’s largest annual conference targeting women-of- color executives. During this episode, Caroline Clarke will share how to create a life by design and not by default. Work towards a passion driven desire that fulfills you as you get key insight into managing your work-life balance especially when you have reached the pinnacle of your success. This transparent and honest conversation with Caroline will truly help you connect with who you are in order to live the life you desire and deserve!   Links: Women of Power Summit - Black Enterprise Postcards from Cookie: A Memoir NicoleRobertsJones.com   Time Stamps: 00:46 - Caroline’s introduction and backstory 02:14 - Identifying your first MORE experience 05:02 - Living into a parents legacy 09:18 - “Create a life by design not default” - @CarolineVClarke 12:28 - Fulfilling others needs from a passion driven desire 18:23 - “Start to be more competitive about wellness and self-care” - @CarolineVClarke 19:43 - Managing your work-life balance and screen time 23:41 - “It is so easy to have your productivity derailed by stuff that does matter but can’t matter every single second of the day” - @CarolineVClarke 24:14 - How to live your life by design 25:24 - “You can’t be intentional if you lack self-awareness” - @CarolineVClarke   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Sophia A Nelson, Esq is an NBC NEWS CONTRIBUTOR, MSNBC Commentator, Award-Winning Journalist & Best-Selling Author. She engages audiences with her discerningly conservative, yet candidly independent perspective on the top political news of the day, and the importance of fostering inclusion in today’s cultural landscape. During this episode, Sophia with share how to stay motivated and hungry for success. You’ll get key insights into the thoughts and emotion of a true to be a disruptor, understand how to honor yourself and know your value. Listen as Sophie speaks about her tragic past and how she overcame adversity. Learn how to live your most authentic life and go after your dreams like your life depends on it because one day, it might…   Links: PaidForWhatYouKnow.com The Woman Code: 20 Powerful Keys to Unlock Your Life    Time Stamps: 03:12 - The moment Sophia knew there was MORE to do 05:25 - Having difficult conversations with your family 08:28 - Choosing to be the disruptor and overcoming adversity 14:26 - Honor yourself and knowing your value 16:28 - “I didn’t have a choice but to be independent” - Sophia A. Nelson 20:14 - How to stay motivated and hungry 25:57 - Looking back at your tragic past 31:35 - Ways to live your most authentic life

Are you living a comfortable successful life? What if I were to tell you that there is another level of success for you on the other side of your comfort zone that will require you to sacrifice your good for your great? The question is what are you willing to let go of in exchange for your future? In this insightful episode, Nicole Roberts Jones, the Fierce Files host, challenges you to move past what is good to ascend into what’s great! Nicole shares her own realization and her move from good to great in the midst of having a successful career in the entertainment industry. She reveals how she really has seen the Bible verse Romans 8:28 come to life not just in her life but in countless other women she has coached in the last 20 plus years as this episode invites you into the journey!   Links: NicoleRobertsJones.com PaidForWhatYouKnow.com FindYourFierceMovement.com   Time Stamps: 01:16 – “Your greatness is dying to come out.” – Nicole Roberts Jones 01:48 – Letting go of the Good in exchange for the Great 03:30 – The realization of what she wants to do 05:09 – Standing on the crossroad 06:28 – “Greatness is you say YES to do YOU.” – Nicole Roberts Jones 06:59 – Developing from good to great 10:22 – “People need that gift in you.” – Nicole Roberts Jones 11:05 – The good is calling for the great 13:59 – 3 steps in moving to your greatness 14:59 – “You have the power to choose who you are and what you want.” – Nicole Roberts Jones   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Sonia Jackson Myles is the Founder of The Sister Accord Movement and the Author of “The Sister Accord: 51 Ways To Love Your Sister”. Before launching her Sister Accord business full-time, Sonia was an executive in Corporate America with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for Ford Motor Company, The Gillette Company and The Procter & Gamble Company. Her last corporate role was as P&G’s Director, Global Packaging Purchases, where she managed $6B in spend. During this episode, Sonia walks us through the process of her saying yes to her purpose! Despite her booming career in the corporate world, she knew it was time to say yes to the billion dollar gift inside of her and to build it. In sharing her story, Sonia gives you the insight that helped her to find her purpose so that you too can find your purpose knowing that others out there need you. Discover the steps to bring your purpose, your dreams to life!   Links: AlongsideMy9to5.com NicoleRobertsJones.com SoniaJacksonMyles.com ISlayToday.com   Time Stamps: 00:52 – Sonia’s professional background 04:36 – The defining moment of her career 07:31 – The birth of Sister Accord 11:36 – When she decided to accept God’s gift 17:14 – Upside in facing your fears 18:44 – Bringing her dream to life 22:28 – 3 fundamental steps in her transformation 22:52 – “Anything that was not of God, I have to shake it.” – Sonia Jackson Myles 25:59 – “The sister accord is about the people I’ve been called to serve.” – Sonia Jackson Myles 28:14 – Invitation to the Slay Summit 29:49 – “Everyone need to be operating in purpose.” – Sonia Jackson Myles   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com*  

Michelle Gadsden-Williams is the managing director of North America Inclusion and Diversity at Accenture and has more than 25 years of experience as an advocate for equality within corporate America. She is also an Executive Committee Member of the Women’s Leadership Board of the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She is an author, entrepreneur, producer, and philanthropist. In addition to her many titles, she is considered a thought leader around inclusion and diversity. On this episode, Michelle gives away a powerful message that will surely motivate you to become the best version of yourself. With her book, Climb, she is set out to inspire people to find their passion and get to where they want to be. As she shares her own journey into finding her purpose, she reveals the biggest lessons she learned over the years. Listen in and find out how to reach for your north star. Links: FindYourFierceMovement.com FierceRoadmapQuiz.com NicoleRobertsJones.com Climb: Taking Every Step with Conviction, Courage, and Calculated Risk to Achieve a Thriving Career and a Successful Life - Book   Time Stamps: 00:52 – Michelle’s Introduction 02:00 – The journey to her own star 05:34 – Self-reflection and Self-discovery 07:57 – Building her Internal Brand 09:10 – “It’s all about passion, purpose, and power.” - Michelle Gadsden-Williams 11:07 – Biggest lessons she learned over the years 13:06 – What she does to take care of herself 14:11 – Coming up with the title “Climb” 16:23 – Steps in going after your North Star 19:17 – “I’m going to choose courage over comfort.” - Michelle Gadsden-Williams 20:15 – “What got you to where you are may not get you to where you want to be.” - Michelle Gadsden-Williams 25:49 – “Lift others while you climb.” - Michelle Gadsden-Williams   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Monica Cost is a Pathfinder, author, and speaker, dedicated to creating value-aligned strategies for professionals, entrepreneurs, and personalities, through consulting, facilitation, and keynotes. Monica became the first Black Female Broker for any major commercial real estate in Massachusetts and then shifted to become a full-time pathfinder for entrepreneurs around the globe. Having abandoned societal expectations for a journey to her authentic life, Monica has equipped thousands with the ability to move towards overall life success. On this episode, Monica shares her own journey into finding her destination, with the aid of her own core values. She encourages every one of us to become value-aligned and shift away from all the labels that society has enforced upon us. This is a very interesting episode about finding our own values that will move us from the “Land of Make Believe” to the “Land of Truth and Authenticity”.   Links: TheCoreValueCompany.com ISlayToday.com BeTheAnswerEvent.com   Time Stamps: 01:14 – Who is Monica Cost? 02:38 – How she became a Pathfinder 06:16 – The Truth Positioning System (TPS) 06:59 – “Our values are the coordinates that we should be using to get to our destination.” – Monica Cost 09:45 – Knowing that you are not living with your values 10:50 – Value System of different people 15:04 – The journey to her own destination 16:22 – Downside of chasing labels 21:39 – From a real estate broker to building her business 23:27 – “Once you become value-aligned, you will never turn back again.” – Monica Cost 24:48 – 3 steps you take to move into the value-aligned living 26:10 – “Identify your core values.” – Monica Cost   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Abby Medcalf is a psychologist, author, and speaker who has helped thousands of people create happy and connected relationships. She is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book, “Be Happily Married, even if Your Partner Won’t Do a Thing,” the host of the top-rated “Relationships Made Easy” Podcast and has been a featured expert on CBS and ABC news. With her unique blend of hands-on experience, comprehensive research, and humor, she provides practical, usable tools that can transform any relationship into a fulfilling, communication machine. During the episode, Abby reveals the secret to a loving relationship that ultimately results in happiness and complete satisfaction. She explains how fear and rage disconnect people, especially couples, and contribute to the downfall of relationships. Her journey from being a drug addict to a sought-after speaker will surely inspire and encourage you to find your true passion. Listen to this episode and discover the key to a happy and satisfying relationship.   Links: AbbyMedcalf.com Relationships Made Easy Podcast Be Happily Married: Even If Your Partner Won't Do a Thing - Book NicoleRobertsJones.com   Time Stamps: 00:53 – Abby Medcalf introduction and background 04:13 – Journey to the realization of her calling 11:05 – “The key to life is to make decisions out of love, not fear.” – Abby Medcalf 12:23 – Impact of your choices in life 13:00 – What happens when fear takes over 14:39 – “Look at where you feel helpless and take action.” – Abby Medcalf 19:38 – “You cannot base a love relationship on fear.” – Abby Medcalf 19:41 – The key to the discovery of her passion 23:12 – Meditation and being at the moment 27:18 – The power of listening 28:05 – Love brings peace 30:34 – “Have faith in Love” – Abby Medcalf   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Cheryl Walker-Robertson is the founder of Protocol International, an organization that provides transformative training and coaching for today’s executives and tomorrow’s business leaders. Ms. Walker-Robertson, widely recognized as a person of extraordinary insight and ability is often in demand as a speaker and expert on the critical issues facing today’s market. Her wide-ranging expertise includes executive leadership, coaching, organizational management, and interpersonal protocol and professional skills development. Her client range represents Fortune 500 businesses, government, education, entertainment and more. On this episode, Cheryl shares the amazing realization of her gift which eventually became the light of her career. After receiving her very first paycheck from an unexpected offer, she decided to build her own business, thus, the birth of Protocol International. She believes that every woman has her own gift, something she is very good at, and she inspires all the women to appreciate it and go beyond. Listen in and find out what it takes to say YES to your gift!   Links: FierceRoadMapQuiz.com 4Protocol.net Rules of Engagement: How to Win at Dining with Clients and Other Important People - Book   Time Stamps: 01:02 – Who is Cheryl Walker-Robertson? 02:59 – The realization of Protocol International 09:26 – Shifting her gift into a business 10:25 – The Light House Effect 10:52 – “That thing that you’re so good at becomes light.” - Cheryl Walker-Robertson 11:50 – The process of building the business 13:29 – What it takes to say YES to your gift 14:37 – “When you’re an entrepreneur, you have to make hardcore decisions all the time.” - Cheryl Walker-Robertson 19:00 – Cheryl’s advice: 3 steps in leveling up your gift 19:18 – “Be fierce about what you know.” - Cheryl Walker-Robertson 20:07 – “No one knows more about what you do than you.” - Cheryl Walker-Robertson   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com

Debbie Lorenzo is the founder and designer of Frances Grey, a line of custom, statement hats designed with a bold and creative sensibility. Years prior to starting her own company, Debbie found her great grandmother’s passport and knew it meant something special. That woman, Frances Grey, a seamstress from the beautiful island of Jamaica, would become the inspiration and namesake of this new line and woman-run business. During this episode, Debbie will share powerful insights about finding yourself again. She shares her story of being a young mom and after a very tough divorce having to reinvent herself including ways she created long-lasting change. Learn why putting yourself first is a priority and improves your happiness and overall productivity. Find out what to do when you don't know what to do and prevent fear from stopping you from living your best life.   Links: Francesgreyny.com Nicolerobertsjones.com   Times Stamps: 00:57 - Debbie’s background and introduction 02:32 - Reinventing yourself and going back to school 07:53 - Realizing that you are on the right path 10:27 - Positively working with your daughter 15:52 - Choosing yourself first before serving others 17:28 - “If I better myself I’ll be good for you” - Debbie Lorenzo of @francesgreyny 20:29 - Reaching your crossroads in life 21:54 - “Don’t let what you don’t know to stop you from moving forward” - Debbie Lorenzo of @francesgreyny 24:56 - Insight advice for new and veteran entrepreneurs 26:21 - “Learn every aspect of your business” - Debbie Lorenzo of @francesgreyny   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com  

Dr. Sheila Robinson is the founder & publisher of Diversity Woman Magazine, a professional business magazine for women leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs of all races, cultures, and backgrounds. Sheila has been honored with the MEAC Image Award as a positive role model for young women. Other honors include 2011 Minority Business Person of the Year by the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, 2017 National Association of Female Executives Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and in 2018 a Global Leaders Hall of Fame Award. During this episode, Sheila shares how you can be all that you desire to be by pursuing your vision and true purpose in life. Learn why you need to define success in your own words to actually become successful. Find out what to do when you start hitting a brick wall and why it actually may be necessary.   Links: Diversitywoman.com FindYourFierceExperience.com   Time Stamps: 00:53 - Sheila’s background and introduction 03:37 - Leaving corporate America... 04:42 - “We all get ideas all the time but we don’t act on them” - Dr. Sheila Robinson 05:26 - Hitting a brick wall and overcoming major obstacles 07:03 - “Define what success means to you?” - Dr. Sheila Robinson 11:46 - How to actually move into your MORE and follow your dreams 14:10 - “Explore what your next goal and desire is” - Dr. Sheila Robinson 19:40 - Giving yourself permission to decide 25:58 - Focusing on your own journey   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com    

Pam Perry is an award-winning communications professional, publisher of Speakers Magazine and founder of the National Association of Black Podcasters. She is known as the master of connecting the right people, for the right project, at the right time – Pam Perry PR works hard to help her clients’ brand (and get paid) like a superstar. During this episode, Pam will share the value of owning your own media. Find out how to help your business and your brand stand out and shine in the spotlight so that you grow your business exponentially and in ways that you may have never thought were possible for you.   Links: Pamperrypr.com Nicolerobertsjones.com   Time Stamps: 00:51 - Pam’s background and introduction 03:50 - Why you should say yes to your next! 05:09 - “In order to grow you have to move and change” - @pamperry 06:41 - Testing your faith as CEO of multiple companies 12:36 - “You’ve got to own your own media” - @pamperry 18:10 - Staying ahead of the curve to be successful 24:21 - Actionable steps to stand out and shine online   Are You Ready To Go After Your MORE? TheFierceFiles.com