Conversations With Chan

In this special episode, we sit down with Taliah Givens, Senior Director of UNCF's Student Professional Development Programs, and Jaydon Molando, a graduating senior from Morehouse College, to explore the transformative power of the 15th Annual UNCF Student Leadership Conference (SLC).The 2025 SLC will convene nearly 140 high-achieving HBCU students for an immersive, real-world career prep experience. From high-impact business simulations and mentorship “speed dating” to a student-led podcast production track, this year's expanded curriculum is all about preparing students not just for jobs—but for purpose-driven leadership.Taliah, an engineer turned workforce strategist, shares how she has helped design and lead more than 40 internship programs serving over 1,600 students nationwide. She also speaks candidly about her journey from Paterson, NJ to the forefront of youth and career development.Jaydon reflects on how SLC opened doors that the classroom alone couldn't—especially as a student-athlete juggling academics and sports. His internship with BD through the program has positioned him for post-grad success and personal growth.Learn more by visiting https://uncf.org/pages/uncf-spdp-student-leadership-conference-slc

In this compelling episode, I had the honor to speak with Ms. Michelle Jones Galvin, where we discussed her ancestry as a descendant of Harriet Tubman. The conversation explores how preserving African American history through institutions like the Harriet Tubman Home and National Historical Park shapes national identity and informs our understanding of American history. Topics include the importance of local government involvement in historical preservation, the intersection of race and gender in museum storytelling, and the power of Tubman's legacy. Ms. Jones Galvin also reflects on how cultural institutions can support modern-day advocacy, entrepreneurship, and education, especially for women of color.Learn more by visiting www.mosesofherpeople.com

In this episode, I speak to Thana Hickman, the visionary CEO and founder of Viola's House, a transformative nonprofit dedicated to supporting homeless teens and young mothers facing unplanned pregnancies. As we recognize Black Maternal Health Week, this conversation shines a powerful light on the urgent need to address the disparities affecting Black mothers across the nation.Thana shares how Viola's House evolved from a teen maternity home in Dallas to a nationally recognized organization that supported over 6,500 mothers in 2024 alone—providing access to safe housing, healthcare, education, and essential resources. We also explore the themes of her compelling book, No Place to Belong, and how her work as a TEDx speaker and advocate is pushing the conversation forward around maternal health equity and social justice.This episode is a timely, heartfelt, and eye-opening dialogue about breaking cycles of hardship, building community, and fighting for a world where every mother has the support she needs to thrive.

This conversation with Comedian Dwain Watts was full of laughter and real-life conversation. Hailing from Landover, Maryland, Dwain Watts brings more than just the funny when he hits the stage, he brings a fresh look on life and how you can see the comedy in it all. In this conversation, he shares everything from how to deal with imposter syndrome to owning your power. Follow Dwain on Facebook & Instagram Also Watch Dwain Watts - Live at the DC Comedy Loft Listen to Watts So Funny (Apple) (Spotify) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithchan/support

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Fadia Nordtveit. She is the Founder of ⁠collaborative.ly⁠, a consulting company that provides services based on a model of DEIB that she has created after years of research and prototyping in an academic and industry setting. Fadia created the Inclusive Business Model Canvas, a tool that helps businesses and organizations build an inclusive foundational structure. Fadia is also the producer of a public-access television show called Talking Out Of Line that highlights DEIB trailblazers from diverse industries. Fadia is an Assistant Professor of Communications at Springfield College and holds a part-time Faculty, Researcher, and Consultant position at New York University. Fadia is an Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) administrator. Fadia has served in numerous Environment, Sustainability & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committees in various universities and organizations. www.collaborative-ly.com Talking Out Of Line website: www.talkingoutofline.com Book Website: https://bgreenbookproject.weebly.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithchan/support

Get into this conversation with this hybrid comic talent, She is perhaps most well-known as a writer and cast member where she was a recurring guest star, on Netflix's acclaimed comedy series, DEAR WHITE PEOPLE. According to creator, Justin Simien, Dahéli is "the funniest person on the planet." She has written and directed digital content for Funny or Die, VH1, and CBS, and her short films have been licensed to HBO. She can also be seen in BAD HAIR on Hulu, and GRACE & FRANKIE on Netflix, and Dahéli is a featured voice actor in STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH, an animated series for Disney+. ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ | ⁠Tiktok⁠ | Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithchan/support

Monique Obeze is a published New York/Atlanta, Ga wardrobe stylist, fashion writer, social media brand ambassador and style influencer with almost sixteen years of experience in the fashion and entertainment industry. Monique has established her place in the fashion industry not only as a stylist but also as a fashion and business mogul. Fashion-forward is her motto! To learn more about Monique's work, visit her website at http://www.houseofstylebymonique.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conversationswithchan/support

It was a pleasure speaking with Attorney Keisha R. Perry Walker. This powerhouse started The Perry Law Group in June of 2005, although hesitant to become a solo practitioner, Mrs. Perry Walker's desire to reach the next level overcame the paralysis of her fear. Since establishing The Perry Law Group, Mrs. Perry Walker has served clients nationally and internationally in all of the Firm's practice areas. Her past and current clients include small business owners, start-ups, independent labels, artists, producers, songwriters, managers, real estate investors, and influencers. Mrs. Perry Walker has assisted businesses and individuals resolve their legal issues and helped her clients avoid costly litigation. She aims to serve as a source of knowledge to equip her clients to become leaders in their respective industries. Mrs. Perry Walker is ecstatic about the opportunity she has been able to provide to high school, college, and law students through The Perry Law Group's internship and mentoring program. Learn more about Attorney Keisha R. Perry Walker by following her on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Kevin Quattlebaum is an emerging author of urban novels, in which he captures the gritty, fast-paced, intriguing world of the precarious conditions that often characterize our inner cities. Kevin's works vividly depict the temptations that come with living the ”street life”, whose allure of money and power masks the tragic consequences that can, and do, follow one's ill-considered actions. A lifelong native of Washington, DC, Kevin eschewed the guidance of mentors and father figures who tried to guide him to greatness, falling prey at an early age, to the siren song of being “in the game”, with its easy luxuries and tantalizing perquisites.Yet, harsh reality soon overtook Kevin, as he made disastrously wrong turns, and found himself doing a long, hard decade of prison time. While serving his sentence, Kevin realized he had a flair and passion for writing. Out of his experiences behind bars and hustling in the drug trade, Kevin penned his popular first volume, DC Streets, a warning to today's young people, born out of Kevin's own turbulent odyssey through the underworld and the justice system. Following the positive impact of his debut novel, Kevin brought forth its sequel, DC Streets 2: The Next Generation, another unflinching, cautionary tale meant to encourage his readers to pursue their educations and develop their careers. Kevin's creative vision is to steer our youth away from the path he chose, and reach a brighter, more superlative future for themselves. Follow Kevin Quattlebaum on IG: Instagram @kevin_quattlebaum Link to the free kindle version of the books: DC Streets & DC Streets 2: The Next Generation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Chereda Miller is the owner of Miller Realty, located in the heart of Atlanta. Her interest in real estate was sparked in college, and she used her career as a flight attendant to fund her real estate career. With a degree in Business Administration and Finance, she established an understanding of the analysis of numbers, which has proved to be very beneficial to her real estate career. With her work ethic, business savvy, and attention to detail, she not only operates Miller Realty but also currently works on joint ventures with T. Dallas Smith & Company. Other career accolades include real estate features in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Newspaper and HGTV's House Hunters. She was also voted best broker by the Empire Board of Realists. Her hobbies and passion are in fitness and health, where she has instructed boot camps and fitness challenges and thrives on sharing innovative ways to eat healthy on the go. She also enjoys spending her time volunteering with various community organizations, including Buckhead children's ministry with toddlers. Learn more about Chereda by visiting her website | LinkedIn | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Welcome to the final episode of the 5-Part Special Series for Words with Chan - Friendship, Healing, and Love Volume II. Thank you so much for listening to this series. As this is the last episode of this series this is not the last of me sharing parts of myself I would normally not share. I I hope that my transparency inspires and prompts thought into the dynamics of your friendships, how you view love, and most importantly how healing comes in different forms. Special Thank you to Damiko Starr for allowing the use of Stress Reliever - Stream the full song and more on Spotify and Apple Music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Welcome to episode 4 of the 5-Part Special Series for Words with Chan - Friendship, Healing, and Love Volume II. The Road to Me has been filled with a myriad of broken promises to myself, heartbreak, anger sadness but all of this brought me to self-love, acceptance, and awareness of myself. At times it was scary and I was afraid of what was around the corner but in the end - I am here. I hope that my transparency inspires and prompts thought into the dynamics of your friendships, how you view love, and most importantly how healing comes in different forms. Special Thank you to Damiko Starr for allowing the use of Stress Reliever - Stream the full song and more on Spotify and Apple Music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Welcome to episode 3 of the 5-Part Special Series for Words with Chan - Friendship, Healing, and Love Volume II. Mistakes and Lessons Learned shares my thoughts on my mistakes, missteps, and lessons learned on this journey of life. I hope that my transparency inspires and prompts thought into the dynamics of your friendships, how you view love, and most importantly how healing comes in different forms. Special Thank you to Damiko Starr for allowing the use of Stress Reliever - Stream the full song and more on Spotify and Apple Music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Welcome to episode 2 of the 5-Part Special Series for Words with Chan - Friendship, Healing, and Love Volume II. This episode is a personal note to the person who inspired me. Words cannot express how grateful I am. This podcast series shares my why for releasing my new book and provides insight into my poetry and mental musings contained in this body of work. I hope that my transparency inspires and prompts thought into the dynamics of your friendships, how you view love, and most importantly how healing comes in different forms. Special Thank you to Damiko Starr for allowing the use of Stress Reliever - Stream the full song and more on Spotify and Apple Music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Welcome to the 5-Part Special Series for Words with Chan - Friendship, Healing, and Love Volume II. This podcast series shares my why for releasing my new book and provides insight into my poetry and mental musings contained in this body of work. I hope that my transparency inspires and prompts thought into the dynamics of your friendships, how you view love, and most importantly how healing comes in different forms. Special Thank you to Damiko Starr for allowing the use of Stress Reliever - Stream the full song and more on Spotify and Apple Music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

This conversation with Dr. Shemena Johnson a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist was simply amazing! She provides therapy to individuals and couples in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma, and life transitions. Her early experiences have come to inform her therapeutic work. She has worked with a broad spectrum of individuals and couples from many different cultures, lifestyles, and socio-economic backgrounds and has learned that pain does not discriminate. Many of us at some point have experienced conflict, doubt, uncertainty, loss, and sadness that come with life's struggles. She finds joy in helping individuals bring a sense of awareness and consciousness to their lives. Being in therapy is an endeavor that can be both challenging and rewarding. Even years into this profession, She continues to study, daily, the psychodynamics of the human condition through depth psychology. www.facebook.com/drshemenajohnson https://twitter.com/ShemenaJohnson https://instagram.com/drshemenajohnson https://open.spotify.com/show/3IYPsSO1PIjKXzeuXpgseu www.linkedin.com/company/shemena-johnson --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Check out my conversation with the founder of Black Creators Connect an engaging and business-focused thought-provoking group on Facebook. He has used his lessons learned to specialize in lead generation and marketing and is helping businesses generate leads and make more sales. He recently started a Facebook group called Black Creators Connect. The goal of that group is to support other entrepreneurs and provide a space to connect and gain the knowledge and skills for a better life and a better business. www.linkedin.com/in/vladimiradonis www.facebook.com/groups/blackcreatorsconnect www.instagram.com/vladimiradonis3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

I had the amazing opportunity to chat with Quadesha Halevi, Founder of Naked Body & Skin Care. This brand is the premier destination for natural feminine health and skincare products. Naked Body & Skin Care products are formulated with natural ingredients without any harsh chemicals. Founded by a former OB/GYN medical assistant, Q, Naked Body & Skin Care takes a natural approach to address skin and body concerns. Q was inspired to create effective, natural products that would work without toxic chemicals due to her personal skin problems. https://www.instagram.com/nakedbodyandskincare https://m.facebook.com/nakedbodyandskincare https://nakedbodyandskincare.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Meet Maxim Azarov of Novkid In 2017 Maxim founded the online school Novakid together with his son's English teacher Amy (Gawron) Krolevetska and his former colleague Dmitri Malin. Novakid is a Series A startup ($6.5M raise) registered in the US, providing personalized English learning for children ages 4-12 around the world through AI- and VR-based digital platform. Novakid is implementing personalized approach and top IT technologies to create a unique learning format that combines a highly-interactive digital curriculum with individual live tutor sessions where students & tutor only speak English for a 100% language immersion. Its learning platform has digital-only curriculum, virtual 360 degrees tours, in-lesson games, creative homework tasks and other features driving young student engagement. Novakid achievements: Over 280,000 students from 42 countries served in 4 years, current number of active students is 52,000 which makes Novakid Europe's number 1 ESL platform for kids. More than 1,500 native speaker teachers from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, as well as from other countries where English is used as the official language. Revenue in 2020 – $8 million. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mazarov https://www.facebook.com/vwpanther https://www.instagram.com/novakid_global --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

This engaging conversation with Nathan Stooke was an eye-opener. He found a lane and grew in it. In the last 17 years, Nathan Stooke went from programming PCs to building Wisper into a successful multi-million-dollar Internet service provider. With headquarters in Mascoutah, IL, Wisper now services Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. In 2018, the FCC announced that Wisper ISP won $220.3 million of federal funding in the FCC's rural broadband auction (The Connect America Fund Phase II). This money will be distributed to Wisper over a period of ten years. Wisper was one of 103 providers to win financial support from across the country. As CEO of Wisper, Nathan has provided high-speed Internet service to tens of thousands of happy customers; many in rural areas where previous service providers had been spotty or nonexistent. Stooke is a well-respected businessman in the St. Louis area; he was selected as a "Top 30 Under 30" by the St. Louis Business Journal and named on the list of the "Top 100 St. Louisans to Know" by the St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Wisper was named one of the Top 20 Small Businesses in 2014 and one of the 50 Fastest-Growing companies in St. Louis by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. Nathan credits his battle with Dyslexia, and his competitive nature gleaned from hours of intense training, which earned him a spot on the. U.S National Swim Team as his catalyst for success. His vision is to create standards in the wireless industry, establish Wisper as a household name, and continue to serve exceptional customers in rural and metropolitan communities. When not at the office, Stooke enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and you can often find him at the McKendree Rec Plex coaching a Seahawks Swim Team. He volunteers on the Wireless Internet Service Provider Association (WISPA) board and is a founding member of the Dyslexic Advantage, an educational, scientific and charitable organization that improves the lives of those with Dyslexia. Stooke attended high school (and currently resides) in O'Fallon, IL and received his undergraduate degree and his MBA from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-stooke-76028b1/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

I really enjoyed this conversation with Jamie King the founder of Flex & Flow, an online fitness studio and inclusive wellness community that empowers people to fall in love with movement. Her goal was to create a culture where every person would feel a sense of belonging, both in their Digital Studio AND their flagship location in Portland OR, and leave classes- feeling empowered through movement and community. Jamie is the creator of the HIIT & Flow workout, a 500-hour E-RYT yoga instructor, RCYT 95-hour kids, teens, and trauma certified instructor, and competitive ultra runner. After Jamie graduated in 2004 from UC Berkeley, she started a career in tech marketing and public relations where she was bit by the entrepreneur bug. Through her own movement-powered transformation, she quickly realized her purpose in life was to inspire everybody to move and feel more free in their bodies. www.instagram.com/jamiekingfit | www.instagram.com/flexandflow www.facebook.com/flexandflowdotorg | www.facebook.com/jamiekingfit www.twitter.com/jamiekingfit | www.twitter.com/flexandflowyoga --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Kimberly McLemore is the CEO/Founder of Women's Small Business Initiative, LLC (WSBI, LLC), which she built on the foundation of family history in entrepreneurship, experience, values, and successes-driven work ethic and passion. Her drive for this initiative was to create a vault of resources and share her knowledge and expertise in business strategy, entrepreneurship, and marketing, mainly to women, (and some men), who desire to build their own small businesses by empowering them to be in the driver seat of their success and gain the maximum exposure they need to catapult their businesses and profitability. Kimberly has expanded this effort in creating a weekly Podcast show called ‘Your Resource For Success Podcast' where she engages in discussion with guests helping them maximize their voices through becoming an author, a podcast show host, or create a small business. This national and internationally known platform has specifically served women in business and the business community for 5 years, interviewing over 200 guests for free, and helping them share their inspirations, challenges, success stories, and life experiences in becoming successful, sustainable business owners. She is well known for her ability to leave no stone unturned in making her show lively, boisterous, and memorable. The show airs weekly on Thursday's @ 7pm via iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music, and YouTube, just to name a few. www.wsbillc.com www.facebook.com/WSBILLC www.the-authorscorner.net www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-mclemore-09737734 http://instagram.com/kimberlymmclemore www.the-authorscorner.net/media.html# www.instagram.com/kmmclemore --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Katerina Sukhenko, founder & CBDO at Postoplan, is an experienced marketer with 7 years of international experience across Europe, the USA & China piloting & analyzing marketing projects. Few highlights of Katerina's expertise: In 2020, she founded Postoplan - is an automated marketing platform to create and publish content in social media and messengers. Startup's mission is to help small businesses to work in social networks. For 14 months startup demonstrates +25% MoM revenue growth. Due to developed algorithms and developed content templates, the platform helps to generate 70% more traffic and subscribers in social networks. She launched a partnership program and recruited more than 10K clients across the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

William S. Matthews is a modern-day renaissance man. With interests in philanthropy, event planning, real estate, and marketing, his unique blend of skills and characteristics makes for a powerful offering to his clientele, business associates, and community. In January of 2021, he released his third book, "Everything I Needed to Know About Corporate America," on succeeding in corporate America geared towards young professionals. Previously, Matthews has written guides to personal finance and event planning. A native of Houston, Texas, Matthews combines his insights and knowledge gleaned from over 10 years working with some of Houston's most important social, corporate, and non-profit institutions. Named one of Houston Business Journal 2019's 40 under 40 honorees, his work includes community outreach, project management, workshop felicitation, fundraising, and keynote speaking. Beginning with the Houston Real Estate Association, where he managed more than 300 financial professional volunteers, Will quickly established himself as a leader in non-profit management through his work at Neighborhood Centers where he led efforts to bring together corporate entities to solve pressing social problems. In his most recent role with Central Houston, Inc., Matthews managed stakeholder relationships with Central Houston's 130+ corporate members and developed successful partnerships with companies such as Chevron, Shell, Comcast, Wells Fargo, Deloitte, Houston Rockets, Home Depot, United Airlines, Walmart, and others. Will Matthews is also a passionate community advocate and spends his time volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Greater Houston Partnership, as well as a host of other civic and social service clubs. Instagram: www.instagram.com/williamsmatthews Twitter: www.twitter.com/MrWSMatthews Facebook: www.facebook.com/William-S-Matthews-198176435021 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/will-s-matthews-b392b876/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

In this conversation I chat with Music Entertainer, Reality TV Personality & Talk Show CoHost, Jazz Anderson. She is a trendsetter who is bringing back authenticity to the Rap Scene. I love her perspective and her social awareness. Follow her on Instagram and tune in to The Mix on Fox Soul - Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Speaking with BrianaRae was simply amazing! She grew up in Silver Spring, MD. Briana Rae has inspired audiences locally. She in return has also been motivated by her supporters, each having made their impact on her ministry. The people to whom she ministers often draw out of her what they need and that's how she is able to write songs. It encourages Briana Rae to feel the love and appreciation of those to whom she is able to minister. Performing at a variety of venues, making dozens of appearances, all the while recording new singles such as her debut single "Save Me," Briana Rae has earned the admiration and affection of countless fans, serving as both an inspiration and an initiator of intimacy with God through worship. Check out her music: https://linktr.ee/BrianaRae Follow her: www.facebook.com/BrianaRaeMusik www.instagram.com/brianaraemusik http://BrianaRaemusik.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Sharna (Ms. J) Jenkins is a Harlem-born writer, director, and producer. She is a graduate of Laguardia High School of the Performing Arts in New York City's Lincoln Center. Her entire life has encompassed the beauty of the arts. Ms. J has studied opera, jazz, musical theater, and theater writing. She started her scriptwriting directly after high school, writing her first off-broadway play. Over fifteen years, Ms. J has written, directed, and produced several theatrical off-broadway productions, namely "Sleeping Generation," "Daddy's Girl," and "Like Me Love Me Love You." She has also worked with countless schools in the tri-state area and on Long Island bringing in her theatrical antibullying creative assembly. Her series, "Sister's Keeper," has garnered over 4 million views on Amazon Prime. Moreover, Ms. J has several screenplays, television scripts, and film shorts waiting to be unleased such as “Waiting” and “Desperate Decision.” https://www.instagram.com/amsjscript https://www.facebook.com/amsjscript --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Community Organizer and Host of NTMY Podcast - Simone Miles was born and raised in PG County, Maryland. Going to happy hours, she realized that she had a habit of getting into conversations with strangers and that led to her starting her podcast. She believes that everyone in life can teach you something about yourself if you just sit and listen. She hopes to inspire people to get more involved with those around them through conversation and action. She has now announced a new part of her podcast - community service. I loved this conversation and hope that you all will too! Follow her on www.instagram.com/ntmypodcast and www.ntmypodcast.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Candace Holyfield-Parker celebrated the grand opening of her “Content Baby ATL” facility , A content creation studio. This venue will be used by entrepreneurs to host classes, events, interviews, conferences, seminars, meetings and to create high impact social media content (in 4 themed content rooms). She shares with me her reasons for working so hard and why she is so driven to provide a space for business owners to succeed and to get things done. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

I chat with Dr. Madeline Ann Lewis. She is President/CEO of the Executive Women's Success Institute and creator of the online course Crack the Career Code: Unlock the Amazing Power Within to Lead With Confidence, Charisma, and Credibility. She's a trainer, speaker, financial facilitator, author, career strategist, and business consultant, and host of the “Success 4 Women Radio/TV Show.” She is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana but has made a home in Maryland. Follow her on Social Media Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Visit her website - www.exwsi.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

In this episode I chat with the Inspirational Communicator Damon Nailer. We laugh and chat about finding and using your gifts and touch on public relations. Multifaceted, passionate, and skilled all describe Damon “DaRil” Nailer. With several hundred speaking engagements and many published works under his belt, Damon is known as a “Renaissance Man”, Inspirational Communicator, Gift Guru, and Authority/Expert who provides direction, inspiration, and education to any audience. Mr. Nailer possesses a wealth of knowledge in the following areas: educational, entrepreneurial/business, religious, entertainment, relationships, leadership, personal development, and parenting. As a result of his experience and expertise, he has been featured 180+ times in various media outlets, including The Huffington Post, Reader's Digest, Thrive Global, Goalcast, MSN, Yahoo, Yahoo Finance, Redbook, Insider, podcasts, radio/TV shows, magazines, newspapers, etc. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

In this episode I chat with Powerhouse Serial Entrepreneur Moni Jefferson. Moni is a serial entrepreneur and Active Duty Air Force Spouse. She is the owner of Dog Tags and Heels, a PR and social media agency where she works with national and celebrity clients to build brand evangelism and social impact. Most notably with Blue Star Families, Heroes at Home, and Military Spouse Advocacy Network and Semper K9. Also known for her work in the tech space, Moni has created and raised Capital for her three Military lifestyle apps MilCam, MilEmoji, My Ultimate PCS. Founder of MilSpouse Creative and Entrepreneur the global networking community for MilSpouse entrepreneurs Full of Mentorship and resources. Most recently launched the Assoc of Militaryentrepreneurs with cofounder Flossie Hall. A digital membership that provides military spouses with masterclasses, coworking spaces , group coaching and mentorship for spouses who want to take a deeper dive and start, scale and sustain their business. Moni holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in Communications and Public Relations and is a member of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. Moni has been married to her high school sweetheart, Roy for 22 years and has 3 kids who remind her of gratitude every day. She's a spin junkie, travel lover and enjoys daily snuggle time with her kids. www.monijeffersonpr.com - Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

This conversation with John Bennardo was simply amazing! He is an amazing author and creator. In this episode we chat about his upcoming book release - Just a Typo: The Cancellation of Celebrity Mo Riverlake that is available on Amazon. https://johnbennardo.com Facebook | Twitter | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

In this episode I chat with The French Coach - Angel Pretot. He is a French learning coach and online entrepreneur. Through his coaching and courses, he helps English speakers learn French fast, become fluent and live a truly international life. After a master's degree and 15 years of teaching and coaching French learners, he is still obsessed with improving the methods he uses. He loves seeing his students learn faster and better, and create wonderful French lives for themselves. Other than that, he's an actual Frenchman who loves cheese, coming from a monolingual French family who's still wondering what's wrong with me, moving abroad & learning five languages to fluency. He now lives in Vienna, Austria, and he has been through all the expat struggles - only with German. YouTube | Facebook | Facebook Group | Instagram | Telegram | Pinterest --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Maleeka T. Hollaway is a powerhouse. She is the Founder, Social Proof Success Live, CEO of The Official Maleeka Group and Publicist. As we chat I am able to connect with her as a fellow publicist and business owner. We also talk about the upcoming event Social Proof Success Live and how this event will be a game changer for business owners. www.socialproofsuccesslive.com | www.theomg.biz Meet Maleeka T. Hollaway on Social Media Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Social Proof Success on Social Media Instagram The OMG LLC on Social Media Instagram | Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

During this conversation with Elizabeth Jennings we chat about her reasons for starting her business and her journey. It was so refreshing to see the transparency and motivation in her entrepreneurship journey. Elizabeth Jennings IS an overcomer, who went from teenage mother, to legal assistant, to successful beauty business entrepreneur with multiple brick and mortar locations. She has been an entrepreneur since 2006 and since 2008 as a licensed Esthetician and Master Lash Artist. An original Charlestonian, she started her beauty business in the South in spite of the obstacles. She is affectionately known as the “Eyelashpreneur” (c) because she had the audacity to create a business specializing in a service that she was told no one would pay to have done, during a time when it was not a popular service where she resided in Charleston SC. As The Minister Of Beauty (TM), she shares the B.I.B.L.E.; that is Business, Inspiration, Beauty, Life & Enjoyment. She's also an author, a blogger, podcaster and content creator. Her MISSION is Beauty Business consulting to beauty biz employees teaching them how to turn their jobs into high paying positions AND Solo beauty-preneurs who want to grow and expand their businesses. Her VISION is To Empower 10,000 Women to Experience Their Potential of Being Greater Than They Believed They Could Ever Be In Life & Business. Learn more about her: bit.ly/themobeauty --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

I chat with the talented and creative sisters - Coco and Breezy. We chat about their launch with Zenni Optical and their upcoming endeavours. Learn more about Coco and Breezy by visiting their website at www.cocoandbreezy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cocoandbreezy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cocoandbreezy/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cocoandbreezy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Kimberley Carruthers is a certified celebrity Pilates instructor, lifestyle wellness coach, personal trainer and holistic health specialist based in Los Angeles. She shares with me the history of Pilates and how it was founded. She shares with me her community-based Pilates program, "Pilates in the Hood", What inspired her to create the KC Method and her product line "Body by Kim Carruthers". Website | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

During this conversation I chat with Nancey Harris and Tracy Green founders of the Startup eyewear manufacturer Vontélle, LLC. The eyewear line is a unique brand into the luxury eyewear space, offering awe-striking, ethnic patterns reflecting African, Caribbean, and Latin cultures. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

In this conversation I chat with JinJa Birkenbeuel a woman who wears many hats. Since 1997, JinJa has provided personal branding and representation for civic leaders and entrepreneurs in the public and private sectors, created marketing and advertising campaigns for NGOs, not for profit organizations and institutions, and collaborated with private and Fortune 500 companies like Google, Inc., SolarCity, Ericsson, AECOM and more. JinJa Birkenbeuel serves on the board of directors for the Jewish-Black Business Alliance and Young Chicago Authors. JinJa is also songwriter and publisher for Utah Carol, a musical group that composes songs for film, advertising and business. Website | Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

In this episode I chat with Carol Thomas. Carol Thomas is a licensed cosmetologist and founder of Just Because Hair Salon. Carol has over twenty years of experience in the haircare industry and has been named the “Queen of Healthy Hair.” Carol created St. Charles to provide her clients with quality and effective products not available in the market for their hair types. Carol is also passionate about using her expertise for philanthropic efforts and providing educational opportunities for the youth. Carol Thomas, a hair professional with over twenty years of experience and owner of the Just Because Salon, to its expanding roster. In 2007, Carol Thomas opened Just Because Hair Salon in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Her salon now specializes in hair care services to restore and maintain the client's natural hair – housing Brooklyn's top leading professional stylists. Carol is also the creator of St. Charles, a natural hair product line. Instagram | Instagram (St. Charles Hair) | Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

I had the opportunity to chat with the founder of Girl Vow, Inc Dawn Rowe. This conversation was both emotional and educational. Please listen and support this amazing cause. Girl Vow, Inc. is a non-profit organization launched to address the gender specifics needs of disadvantaged girls, femmes, and gender-expansive youth in New York City. Girl Vow, Inc. will assist girls and help them navigate the challenging institutional and bureaucratic barriers that lead to and are a direct result of unimaginable traumas. We support all girls who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Meet Ekiuwa Asemota, also known as 'Eki,' is the Founder of Your Queens, Inc., the first registered African royalty character company depicting the stories of non-fictional African kings and queens. I learn so much during this conversation. Representation is EVERYTHING. Take a moment and visit their website and follow them on social media. Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Meet Dr. Rachel M. Wilson is profound teacher, a prolific preacher, and a dynamic speaker who has more than 20 years of experience in ministry. She is also a singer who spreads the gospel via song. Follow Dr. Wilson on all things social media. Follow www.rachelwilsonministries.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

My conversation with Kristin Peoples is jam packed full of style. We chat staples for your wardrobe along with virtual styling. Follow Instagram Read her Blog and Book Your style session: www.kristinpeoples.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Enjoy my conversation with Producer and Pianist from Missouri Kudda. His beats take influence and samples from the jazz, soul, and R&B he listened to as a kid and merges that sound with the classic funky drums in 90's hip hop as well as trap drum sounds from the 2010's.He is currently a music major in school, specializing his studies in Jazz. Check out his EPK and follow him on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

I had the opportunity to chat with Author, Celebrity Interviewer, Content Creator and Entrepreneur - Taylor Elajas. He has founded his own entertainment network, the Elajas Broadcast Network. He also doubles as a playlist curator and influencer representative for Mysphera, podcaster, Independent artist, Author, Teacher and Brand Consultant. Learn more about this powerhouse during our conversation. Instagram.com/taylorelajas Youtube.com/taylorelajas Theebntv.com https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJh3eLjd/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Meet Brand Strategist, Speaker ,Visual Content Creator - Averri Simone - It was a pleasure to chat with her about Black Women Moguls and what it means to be a Mogul. As a Brand Strategist and Social Media Advisor, Averri Simone has assisted non-profits, small businesses, and personal brands with their revenue, social media, and website strategy. Her expertise helps business owners to convert followers into paying customers and she also teaches clients how to manage their business from their phone. Seeing the limited opportunities for black women in entrepreneurship, Averri Simone created Black Women Moguls. Through this platform, she assists women entrepreneurs who are seeking to build a profitable brand. Outside of her entrepreneurial ventures, she serves as the youngest board member, First Vice President of a local section of the National Council of Negro Women. For her contributions to her community, Averri was awarded the NCNW "Living the Legacy" Award and recognized as "Who's Who in Black Atlanta." www.instagram.com/blackwomenmoguls www.facebook.com/blackwomenmoguls https://www.linkedin.com/in/averri-liggins www.blackwomenmoguls.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Laura is simply phenomenal - She is a trilingual PR and communications professional with experience living and working in the UK, Ecuador, France, Ireland and Colombia. She provides her insight and views on Public Relations. Check out our conversation and Follow her for more on all things social! Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauravfield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-field-779406a5/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauravfield --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

Count Klassy is simply an inspiration! Listen as we talk music industry and more. I smiled so much during this amazing episode. I cannot wait to chat with Count Klassy again about his music and his phenomenal mindset. About Count Klassy - He is a new age hip hop artist coming out of Canada's musical hub, Toronto. Previously a ghostwriter for Grammy-Award winning artists, he's been working on his own music, developing new sounds and styles to bring into the hip hop genre as an LGBTQ artist. You can follow and listen to his music: www.facebook.com/countklassy www.twitter.com/countklassy www.instagram.com/countklassy www.countklassy.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support

I had the opportunity to chat with Emir Horton. He is the Founder and CEO of Eartha Watch Company. He is creating his own lane in the luxury watch industry. In this interview we discuss his inspiration and also his drive. About Emir: Emir Horton is the Founder and CEO of Eartha Watch Company. Raised in Philadelphia, Emir is no stranger to life's challenges. As a young man, his environment weighed on his confidence and caused him to question whether he would be able to fulfill his entrepreneurial dreams. Emir found hope as a student at Delaware State University. He graduated with a B.A. in Mass Communications and planned to move to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a career in acting and entertainment. With more courage than connections, Emir quickly found himself in L.A. sitting on a curb with a bag of his belongings, a little more than a month's supply of cash, and nowhere to live. In that moment, he was reminded of the legacy attached to his name and the impact it would have if he stayed the course and kept moving forward toward his goals. However, it would take more than faith and ambition to fulfill the mandate of his life. Emir reevaluated his circumstances and realized he needed to be more strategic with the use of his time. The realization was the start of the idea to create a timepiece that represents transcending barriers and living up to one's full potential. With a wealth of knowledge and the desire to provide a luxury product for today's thought leaders, innovators, and modern day visionaries, Eartha Watch Company was born. As the youngest Black man at 25 in the watch industry, Emir hopes to support the dreams of his fellow leaders and remind himself, and others, to be bold and reclaim the rich resource, time. Visit earthawatches.com to get yours today! Follow Emir and Eartha Watch Instgram.com/Mrhorton_ Instagram.com/Earthawatch --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/conversationswithchan/support