CONNECT Podcast with Mel Capers

In this episode, we introduce a series of masterclass topics we will provide in our new Coach's Corner presented in our LevelUp Coaching Podcast with Mel Capers. This subscription podcast includes masterclass sessions covering hard-hitting topics that will elevate listeners to their next level of success. Learn more about the podcast at melvincapers.com/coaching-podcast.

In this episode, we connect with the Rev. Dr. Sande Bailey-Gwinn founder of Foundations for Living (FFL) a 501c3 non-profit organization that brings strength and transformation to marginalized communities through Mental Healthcare Awareness, Domestic Violence Survivor Services, AIDS/HIV Prevention, and Career Development Support for Reentry.  Dr. Sande is a remarkable woman of God doing incredible work in her community and around the country. You can connect with Dr. Sande on Instagram @foundations_4living and LinkedIn at Dr. Sande Bailey-Gwinn, D. Min.

Are you ready to kickstart your self-improvement plan for the new year but don't know how to start? Listen to the replay of our FREE webinar and learn the five steps to make your plan come to life! You can learn more by visiting us at https://melvincapers.com/si-package.

In this episode, we take a moment to introduce changes and offers we have in the coming year. One of the offers is a 12-month-long engagement where clients have the opportunity to enroll in a suite of ten courses in which the final course will be a capstone event presented in the final month. Other offers will include a dedicated podcast dedicated to teaching leadership principles. This podcast will be available by membership only. You can learn more about these and other offers we have to offer by visiting our website at https://melvincapers.com. Looking forward to CONNECTING with you soon!

In this episode, we recap our summer leadership series, which included a trip to Cambodia! You will learn more about the trip and our sponsor,  Ms Karen Robinson, owner of KNOWN 819, an interactive, thoroughly engaging company that provides national and international exposure, visibility, and opportunity to speakers, coaches, singers, authors, etc.  Capers Consulting offered services as a keynote speaker, coach, and trainer to the New Life Fellowship Church congregation, Aligo Cosmetics, and the CEO Master Club. The experience of being in Cambodia goes beyond words. That's why we invite everyone to CONNECT with us so we can help you prepare for your next lifelong experience in Southeast Asia.

This episode introduces the beginning of our Leadership and Mentoring Summer Series events. We start by announcing the opening of our Capers Leadership and Mentoring Academy.  We developed the Academy to offer comprehensive courses and activities to help participants hone their skills. Our team of experts is ready to provide the guidance, resources, and support participants need to become the leader they've always wanted to become.  We are looking forward to delivering our services through our new Academy. You can learn more by visiting our website at https://melvincapers.com/academy.

This episode introduces my book to the world.  After writing for the last 18 months, my book on leadership and mentoring principles is finally available.  I have captured these principles from my teachings in my earlier days as a military classroom instructor and on my rise to being a business department manager at a U.S. Federal Agency.  I also have online courses developed based on these principles.  So please visit my website at https://melvincapers.com to learn more about my book and our services at Capers Coaching and Consulting.  I would absolutely love to CONNECT with you!

In this episode, we look at America and how it has sunken to a place of embarrassment.  The manner in which today's government is treating its citizens is tearing the fabric of our society.  We should always remember and never forget our country was built on protest and it is our God given right to express our freedoms through protest.  Let us never forget the words of the late Congressman John Lewis.... We should always be willing to make "GOOD TROUBLE" for what is right for all Americans.

This episode chronicles Pastor Dervin Capers' vision of developing a housing community for 55 years and older homeowners.  The conversation goes deep with hopes of charting out the next steps required to begin the journey to achieving his vision.  We are happy Pastor Capers took the time to CONNECT with us on his initial plans to develop a prosperous community in his home state of Georgia.

In this episode, we will focus on helping you identify your purpose and how to set the wheels in motion to get you moving down the right path to living out that purpose.  Living out your purpose is about discovering and fulfilling your life's mission. It's about having a clear understanding of who you are, what you stand for, and what you want to achieve in life. This can be a daunting task, but it is an important one that can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. By understanding that each of us has a purpose in life,  we can begin to take steps toward living our life's true calling. If you are ready to take the first steps, then CONNECT with me at https://www.melvincapers.com.

This episode introduces one of our online courses designed to help people improve the professional development efforts.  The course focuses on steps required to establish and achieve goals.  We thought the timing of release for this course was apropos  since many started this year with their New Year's resolution, and there is a good chance that resolution no longer exists.  We realize life causes alteration and sometimes goals get reshuffled while some fall to the wayside.  Well with our course, we believe you'll be able to develop a methodology that works best for you when it comes to establishing goals.  All we're doing with the course is introducing how establishing goals are as easy as 1, 2, 3.  You can learn more about our online course catalog by CONNECTING with us on our website at www.melvincapers.com.  

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Shanelle Fields to celebrate the release of her book GRIEF MATTERS: Authentic Perspectives of Life and Loss which she co-authored  with  Vera Brown, LPC CGC, Dr. Laganna Lawrence, Esaunta Buncomb, and Deidra Addison.  When asked why she and the co-authors decided to write a book on grief, she kindly explained that the grieving process requires patience, time, and understanding.  She also said this doesn't only apply to the person experience grief.  It applies to the loved ones of the individual grieving.  Dr. Fields and her co-authors did a remarkable job presenting a case that grief matters all the time.  We were extremely pleased she took the time to CONNECT with me and my listening audience.

In this episode, we discuss steps you'll want to take to author your book. Most authors would agree the toughest part about writing a book is to start writing. We came up with a way to help soon-to-be authors ink the first words of their manuscript. We coach them using my coaching technique I call C.A.P.A.B.L.E. It's what I used to get my book manuscript started, and I can assure you, it will help you start a conversation your book will elaborate on once published. So, if you're ready to author your first steps, let CONNECT!

Welcome to season 4! This episode is my message about setting goals.  I believe it takes one simple thing to make positive strides towards your goal, and that is getting into the right mindset.  I had a great opportunity to have a conversation with one of my coaches who is a mindset mentor.  She convinced me the way people can achieve goals is to get laser focused and not allow distractions to cause you to lose your focus.  I learned from our discussion that the early morning of a day is probably the most favorable time to strengthen your mind.  Why, because it may be the most peaceful time you'll have during the day.  I truly had a great time collaborating with her on this topic.  A topic I truly love!

In this episode, we CONNECT with Shameka Harley-Chambers, a licensed clinical social worker who provides mental therapy to children.  Shameka has been a therapist since entering the field after college in 2000.  Today, she has a vision of providing services in the Southeast region of the United States with concentration in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Buckle up and let's get ready to meet this incredible professional. You won't regret that you did!

In this episode, we meet a multi-talented leader Rev. Dr. Taft Quincey Heatley who is a multi-talented man of God.  He is a husband, father, author, national speaker, life coach, pastor, flag football coach, and a dear Friend. He was kind enough to join me on my podcast to talk about his book THE PANDEMIC PASTOR. It was an absolute treat to have him on with me, and you will enjoy everything he has to offer.  Please check him out at www.taftquinceyheatley.com.

In this episode, we introduce you to our newest podcast where we provide coaching tips and techniques aimed to help listeners level up in their professional and personal lives. We will  bring guests on the podcast who will share their expertise and proven practices to help our audience LevelUP. We wanted to make this announcement on our CONNECT podcast because we really appreciate our followers and don't want you to miss a thing as we continue to Level Up!

This episode is a commentary about recent massacres at elementary schools across America. Something has to be done to protect our children, and I believe it all starts and ends at the ballot box. We all should take part in our democracy and the way we live by voting.

In this episode, we're happy to have as a return guest the Reverend Jumanne Bradford, co-founder of Engage, Enrich, Empower, Youth Project, Inc. (aka E3Y Inc).  E3Y Inc is a nonprofit organization that provides mentoring, tutoring,  and leadership services in the DC Metropolitan and Prince George's County, Maryland area. Their goal is to provide academic support and mentoring services to the youth in their communities.  We are fortunate to call Rev Bradford a friend and are beyond delighted that he agreed to pay us a second visit so he could re-CONNECT with us and get us up to speed with his amazing journey.

This episodes introduces you to Michelle Greene-Smith, Author of the best selling book QUIT MAKING EXCUSES & LOC YOUR HAIR. It is a book written that describes the hair journey most Black women can relate to. Whether you are a college student, stay at home mom, everyday working woman, or Forbes 500 Company CEO, the book was written with you in mind.  We are please to have had the opportunity to have Michelle on with us and can't wait for you to CONNECT with her!

This video episode is a joint podcast of the UNARMORED TALK hosted by Mario P. Fields and the Capers Business Ventures CONNECT podcast with Mel Capers. Listen to two podcasters and the experience they have had since launching their podcast. Want to do a deeper dive with both podcasts? Then check them out on www.paradedeck.com.

In this video, we continue our topic of facilitating difficult discussion.  This CONNECT episode touches on tips and techniques you can use when facilitating any type of discussion that have participants guarding or defending their strong beliefs. To learn more about this topic, please visit the Capers Business Ventures website at https://cbvservices.com/home. We're glad you stopped by and can't wait to CONNECT with you!

In this episode, we're reintroduced to Ericka Kelly of Ericka Kelly Enterprises.  Ericka is a Professional Speaker | Executive Coach | Management Consultant | Leadership Expert | Retired US Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant | Federal Law Enforcement Senior Special Agent and an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team. She was very kind to have taken the time from her busy schedule to give us an update of what's been going on in her world. If you'd like to learn more about Ericka and the services she provides, please visit  https://www.erickakellyenterprises.com. You won't regret it!

In this episode, we meet an incredible woman who is full of blessings. She is Corliss Udoema, President of the Agape Love In Action, Inc. Corliss spends time in this episode proving time and time again that she is an angel because she serves all who are in need. Of those she serve, in love of serving is the love she shows for veterans. You can always learn more about Corliss and her non-profit by visiting her website at https://agapeloveinaction.com/.

This episode CONNECTS you to Mr Sherman Gillums a retired U.S. Marine officer and former senior executive at Paralyzed Veterans of America and AMVETS. For 17 years, he has fought to remove barriers to timely access to quality care and worked to reduce unemployment and suicide among the nation's most vulnerable veterans, as well as military families and caregivers. Please check out his episode on our Capers Business Ventures CONNECT Podcast YouTube channel.

This episode introduces Rev Dr Diane Oliver-Page Hairston, author and pastor of Keep It Real Ministries-Detroit (KIRM).  In 2004, Dr. Oliver-Page Hairston saw the need to support grieving adults after the loss of a loved one and decided to create the “Grief Relief” ministry. Recently, Dr. Oliver-Page Hairston depicted her inspiring journey as a minister as she partners with mental health professionals to help people suffering from that illness.  She is author of Pastors and Licensed Mental Health Professionals Working Together  which is currently available for purchase on Amazon.  We were fortunate to get a first-person narration of her book and can truly say....  It was an absolute pleasure to CONNECT with her!

This episode precedes the final Season 2 year-end episode in review. As we prepare for the holiday season and gear up for the new year, we invite all our listeners to subscribers and consider becoming a guest on the CONNECT podcast. We're always looking for authors, entrepreneurs, influencers, leaders, preachers and teachers to come on as guests and share their intriguing journeys. In doing so, we promise them to use our podcast platform as an audio social medium for them to CONNECT with the world!

This episode draws us to the end of Season 2 as we prepare to Change the World in Season 3. We have been enormously blessed to have had incredible guests and subcribers of the podcast throughout our first two seasons. We are looking forward to making a difference in the lives of so many in our next season. So we invite you to "buckle up" and get ready for the ride of your life as we CONNECT each one of you to the world! 

In this episode, we meet my golf coach who has over time, provided me with tips and techniques to help me with my golf game. So why are we talking about my golf game? Because I've learned that you can meet amazing people on the golf course. Potential clients and amazing networks are possibilities if one decides to visit a golf course and play a round or two with others on the course. But before you do, I strongly suggest you CONNECT with a golf coach to help you with the basic techniques of golf. I did, and it has worked well for me!

In this episode, we want to remind you of the Building Wealth Together Summit ! The Summit's main goal is to help audiences learn how to manage their money and thereby add to their efforts to build generational wealth. We look forward to CONNECTING with each and everyone who wants to elevate to the next level of success!

In this episode, we meet a leader who is absolutely worth connecting with. She is Erica Kelly, a retired US Air Force Chief Master Sergeant who is the epitome of a true leader. Her journey is a true example of persistence; from being abandoned at 5 years old  with two younger brothers to becoming the Air Force Reserve Command's 17th Command Chief Master Sergeant and eventually launching Erick Kelly Enterprises, LLC.  Ericka is a certified coach, speaker and trainer who constantly strives to get her clients to the next level of excellence. We're happy to have her as a guest and can't wait until you CONNECT with her!

This episode introduces you to founder of JM Pinckney Publishing, LLC.  A gifted entrepreneur and proud woman of God, Sonja leads the way in ensuring JM Pinckney Publishing provides high-quality, affordable solution for professionally published books.  Without question, her publishing company is on a trajectory to greatness as she shoots for the stars! We are delighted to have her with us and can't wait for you to CONNECT with her! 

In this episode, we introduce the Building Wealth Together Summit and the impact it can have on you! The Summit has keynote speakers who are ready to provide tips and tools that will help the audience understand the foundations of wealth management, entrepreneurship, and land ownership. The main goal of the Summit is to help audiences gain hope by learning how to manage their money and thereby positively adding to their efforts to build generational wealth. We are so proud to be a part of this Summit, and look forward to CONNECTING with each and everyone who wants to elevate to the next level of success!

In this episode, we continue the entrepreneurial journey with the next three steps entrepreneurs should consider when preparing to launch their business.  After the initial and subsequent steps to launching your business, it was time to level up to the next phase. That phase includes deciding on a launch period for your business, determining your training requirements, and recording expenditures and revenue.  We invite entrepreneurs to join our CBV LevelUP Community to learn how to find the right training to help elevate them to the next level of excellence.

In this episode, we continue the entrepreneurial journey by talking about training that is needed for both the entrepreneur and his or her business. This is a very important part of building a business because one can spend an inordinate amount of time and money investing in unnecessary training. We invite entrepreneurs to join our CBV LevelUP Community to learn how to find the right training to help elevate them to the next level of excellence.

In this episode, we continue with steps new entrepreneurs should consider after taking the initial steps needed to start new business ventures.  We take a deeper dive in discussing the importance of developing a business plan, defining the ideal customer and scaling your business. We also invite listeners who are starting a new business to join our CBV LevelUp Community where we coach members of the Community learn details of establishing a foundation for their business.

In this episode, we take time to talk about steps people should consider when starting their new business ventures. We break down a few of the initial steps in starting your company and invite listeners to join the CBV LevelUp Community to learn more on the details of developing their company's structure and scheduling a launch date where you be doing business with customers.

In this episode, we meet the co-authors of the book GREATER WORKS: A Compilation of Prayers for Everyday Life.  The book includes awesome testimonies of women through as they testify how they've witnessed the greater works of God through their own personal prayers. These women proudly represent the word of God as well as the spirit of their church Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston, South Carolina.  It was truly an honor to CONNECT with these awesome women of God.

In this episode, we present you information on the Maxwell DISC Method.  It is a personality assessment that helps you learn about yourself and others in order to improve communications. CBV Services offer this assessment as one of its many services. To learn more about the Maxwell DISC Method, please feel free to visit our website at www.cbvservices.com/home. We'll be happy to CONNECT with you!

In this episode, we continue our topic of Facilitating "Difficult Discussions" in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). The episode dives deeper into the techniques a facilitator should use during DE&I training dialogue. You can learn more on these techniques by signing up for our webinar. Please check out our webinar series on our website at https://cbvservices.com/webinars.

In this episode, we meet best selling author, Dr. Shanelle Fields who wrote the book I AM ENOUGH: Self Reflections and Motivation for Women and Young Ladies. Her book focuses on the secret to women rebuilding confidence, finding the courageous and strong person within, and changing negative views of their lives. Dr. Fields help women learn to love themselves more by rebuilding self-esteem one thought at a time. A truly fascinating read and an inspiring author who we're delighted to have CONNECT with!

In this episode, we give you a preview of one of our webinar series topics: Facilitating "Difficult Discussions" in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). The episode gives an overview of techniques a facilitator should use to minimize disruptions that can evolve from difficult discussions by participants of a DE&I training dialogue. You can learn more on these techniques by signing up for our webinar. Please check out our webinar series on our website at https://cbvservices.com/webinars.

This episode addresses concerns education professionals have with returning students to school during COVID-19. Dr Donna Huger, director of school counseling at a high school located in South Carolina, spent time on today's Chat & Chew to discuss her school's plans to return students to the classroom in Fall 2020.  Of course, this comes weeks after graduating a class in Spring 2020.

In this episode, we learn how CBV Services partners with organizations to get to the next level of excellence through a workshop training package developed specifically for the client. To find out more information, please visit our website at https://cbvservices.com/home. You'll be the next in line to level up your organization.

In this episode, we meet UN Ambassador H.E. Dr Diana Kenoly who  serves as a United Nations Ambassador as part of the NGO Consultative Status within the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations.  Dr Kenoly was kind enough to join me as a guest on my CONNECT podcast recently sharing her spirit and vision for reaching greater levels of achievement.  Delighted to have her as a guest with an opportunity for my guests to CONNECT with her!

This episode showcases two millennial entrepreneurs who are cousins trying to launch a successful business before they turn 30 years old. Meet Christian Capers from Atlanta, Georgia and Courtney Marshall from Tampa, Florida. They have a unique brand of doing business, and that's to do it with laughter as we reminiscence to a time when running a business was not as much fun as being pushed around in a wheelchair at top speeds in a small basement. Glad to have had the opportunity to speak with these two incredible young women and so glad they are here to CONNECT with you!

This episode comes from a CBV Services Webinar Series focusing on tips to becoming a better speaker. Those tips can be used as the foundation for anyone who would like to improve their abilities to speak before an audience...be it of 5, 50 or 500 people. This topic is timely as many people are working from home and may have to give a presentation virtually. If you would like more information on this topic, you can CONNECT with CBV Services by visiting our website at https://cbvservices.com/home.

In this episode we have an educator who is making the difference in people's lives. She is also a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) facilitator for the Lionheart HR Group currently teaching Another Seat At The Table 2.0 DE&I curriculum. Her favorite subject she took in school was the beginning of the genesis of her career in mathematics where she has never looked back. She has touched the lives of students and adults over more than 20 years and she is still changing lives each and every day as founder and chief executive of LKB's Infinite Limits, LLC. We're so happy to have her with us and can't wait for her to CONNECT with you!

In this episode, we CONNECT with Mr Predeep Jain, Founder and Chief Content Architect of Intelligence Content Company better known as IcTECT.  Pradeep has been in business since 2008 when the economy was on a downward spiral and it was difficult for business to succeed. We talk about his journey from then until now and learn what keeps him motivated to keep moving forward, and more importantly, to successfully partner with the DoD. It is truly a pleasure to hear his story and CONNECT with this amazing entrepreneur.

In this episode, we highlight services offered at the Capers Business Ventures.  Our services are based on three foundational pillars: 1) coaching, 2) speaking and 3) training. With each, you'll find we're absolutely engaged with our clients and have been ever since launching in 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. Because of the pandemic we saw how important it was to get our voices out over the airwaves to people. We used available online platforms as well as this CONNECT Podcast as tools to help people transform to a better version of themselves. We're delighted to be partners with our clients and invite potential clients to learn more about us by visiting our website at https://cbvservices.com/home.

In today's episode, we speak to the co-founder of Billionaire Thoughts a coaching business for entrepreneurs.  Sheles and her husband help these entrepreneurs change their mindset about how they view money so it won't limit their success; or more importantly, how success is measured.  Billionaire Thoughts is an Action Coach partner and together the help entrepreneurs live the lifestyle and the dreams that they want. We are so happy to have her here with us to share her thoughts, and I know you will be happy to hear her too. So, LET'S CONNECT!