D.A.R.E to Pivot

Its said the people parish due to lack of vision. Join us as we speak to Certified Life Breakthrough Coach, a middle school leader, and a master teacher Michelle Malone. She explains the power of a vision can transform the ordinary life to an extraordinary life. To meet with Michele, https://principlemichelle.com/life-breakthrough-coaching/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

In 2021 over 8.6M people quit their jobs in the U.S....establishing the Great Resignation. Talk about a pivotal move! Barbara and Wakia dive into this phenomenon and the decision making tools it took to take this professional leap of faith. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Meet Erika Bueno the inspiring mom, wife, teacher and VISIONARY. Erika guides us through the process to be great, by envisioning our best life and setting goals to manifest them in our lives. By providing practical tips, Ericka helps us tap into our truth and give ourselves permission to be great. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Life throws us all curve balls but its all about our response to them. Join us as we chat with Anita Marshall, as she inspires us to speak life into every situation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Dr. Newton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor. She currently serves as a mental health therapist in a public-school setting. Tara's research specialties include racial microaggressions, school social work practice, and academic outcomes for Black students. Tara conscientiously works to improve systemic barriers to academic achievement, particularly for students of color who are often marginalized in school communities. Join us in a lively conversation with Dr. Newton as she give us practical tips To Do the Work for breakthrough! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Diane Cartwright is the owner of a group counseling private practice located in Bloomfield, MI. Her career path has included being an Executive Director for Crisis and Advocacy Services at Common Ground, an Associate Program Director at a for-profit traumatic brain injury facility and Program Manager at Judson Center for a Juvenile Justice residential program. Diane is also a mother and a child of God. As a child sexual abuse and psychological/emotional abuse survivor, Diane developed a passion for helping those hurting, voiceless and traumatized. Diane shares her story of overcoming a failed marriage and walking in UNFAIR FAVOR. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Join the conversation, as Dr. Wendy Shaia motivates us all to become the "They" that leads the way to change! Wendy Shaia is a British-born Jamaican living in Maryland, United States. She spent her formative years in Kingston, Jamaica, and emigrated with her family to Queens, New York at age 14. Wendy obtained her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Hampshire College, her Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore, and her Doctor of Education from the George Washington University. For the past 30 years, Wendy has worked in social service and government organizations. She is currently a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, and the Executive Director of the Social Work Community Outreach Service, a community-facing agency working across Baltimore and Maryland to reduce the effects of poverty and structural oppression in communities. Recognizing the incredible trauma Black children experience in K-12 education, in 2015 Wendy founded the Positive Schools Center at the University of Maryland. This Center focuses on creating positive school climate and reducing the disproportionate suspensions and expulsions of children of color and children with disabilities from Maryland schools. Wendy writes and teaches extensively on the topic of racism and developed the SHARP framework for providing services to people who have experienced poverty and oppression. This framework is now being adopted by several service providers around the nation. She has entered the world of fiction in order to access a broader community of readers, particularly those who are impacted by oppression. Her first short story was recently published by the Dillydown Review and nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Her first novel, THE BLACK CELL, will be published by Publerati in September of 2022. Connect with Wendy @ wendywrites@wendyshaia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Understanding your motivation or big Why is the important to success and consistency, Barbara and Wakia share there motivations behind love, career and friendships. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Meet Vicki Franco is an amazing, ordinary not ordinary woman. She is the example of extraordinary normal woman. Vicki shares her journey of growth, starting with the inside, then looking behind and finally springing forward. Vicki teaches us the importance of understanding our history and using that knowledge to walk in the fullness of God's call on our lives. Grab a cup of tea, pen and a journal....and let the lesson begin. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

The impact of your first love is life changing. What happens when your first love don't love u back....or don't love you the way they should...waht if its your mom? While mothers day is one of the most celebrate American holidays, but what happens when you don't have a great relationship with your mom. How does it shape you as a friend, mother and how does it shape you as a woman? Join Wakia and Barbara as we speak with Yolanda Brown and Tashakia Little about our very first relationships...with our mothers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

The impact of your first love is life changing. What happens when your first love don't love u back....or don't love you the way they should...waht if its your mom? While mothers day is one of the most celebrate American holidays, but what happens when you don't have a great relationship with your mom. How does it shape you as a friend, mother and how does it shape you as a woman? Join Wakia and Barbara as we speak with Yolanda Brown and Tashakia Little about our very first relationships...with our mothers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Join us as we speak to Tracy Breslin, as she shares her story of childhood grief and the beautiful story of hope. Check out Tracy's creation....Keith's Trees of Hope. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Join us as we chat with Jescine Jarvis, an intelligent young women who shares her transformational journey from Antigua to NY and finally finding her calling in Baltimore.  Jescine has experienced multiple transitions in her life, but her faith in God and her ability to maintain her dignity and be true to herself has brought her to where she is today and will guide her to an even greater future.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Meet Dr. Marcea Whitaker, she's an internal medicine physician and a certified health and life coach. She's also the founder and CEO of In Full Bloom Health and Life Coaching and Women Ready to Move Academy. Dr. Whitaker provides some intangible life nuggets to living a life without limits and finding our voice. If you're finally ready to get off of mute, click play. You can learn more about Dr. Whitaker, @ Www.DrMarceaFreeGift.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

It all starts with a thought and its never to late to change. Join mother, student and overcomer Teresa McCain, as she shares how it took her 47 years to understand her value and how the power of 1 decision changed her life. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Meet Stephanie Josiah a wife, mom, a self-published author, spoken word artist, University of Baltimore graduate and entrepreneur. Stephanie will shares how she learned to rebuild her trust in God by using creative expressions to voice her pain. By not pretending to hurt she began to embrace her truth and heal. Now Stephanie is the CEO and founder, of Stephy J Creations Inc. a non-profit organization for youth creative expressions. She is also the founder of INK Babies LLC, where her books, creative book-inspired clothing and accessories, creative writing workshops and resources for aspiring authors can be found. She has THREE literary magazines, All offering ZERO submission fees: The Pink Ink Review (for girls ages 8-18) , The Blue Hue Review (for boys 8-18) and INK Babies Literary Magazine (adults ages 18 and up). Connect with Stephanie. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Meet Miya Hunter-Willis, daughter of God, wife of George, and mom to the HATS. Join us as we speak to Miya about choosing to be a full time mom in the age of women empowerment. Miya shares how God changed her definition of having it all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Meet Danielle McCain, a women who used the pandemic to change her physical and mental outlook on life. Danielle is a wife, mom and Account Manager who has spent almost 20 years in corporate America but in 2020 she started to invest more in herself. Join us as we chat with Danielle and learn how to take the first steps into investing in ourselves. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Join us as we chat with Mandy Memmel, Exec Director and Founder of the Well. The Well is a community of women committed to transforming lives through long-term relationships, practical programs, and the healing power of love. In this honest, open and transparent (HOT) conversation, Mandy shares the joys, challenges and inspiration behind leading from the heart and following God's call on your life. Kick back with a cup of tea, pen and notebook and join us as Mandy drops nuggets on living a life of service. Connect, donate, volunteer, participate in the Dash for Dignity virtual 5k or buy some Hons Honey at drinkatthewell.org! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Despite what you have been told life is not all about the grind, but the sweet pleasure of just doing things for no reason. Join us as we speak with Latrill Bryant-Bass, the CEO of Changing Lives at Home Mental Health Inc. Mrs. Bryant-Bass has used her life experiences and the educational insight she had garnered to develop Changing Lives at Home, a highly regarded residential group home for girls ages 15-19 n Baltimore MD. She shares how her humble beginnings have blossomed into a life of inspiration, service and joy.....and her No Reason Club. To learn more about the Changing Lives at Home Mental Health Inc or to seek connect with Latrill, clhmentalhealth.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

It took me a long time to be okay with therapy as a Christian. I was taught you don't need a therapist when you have Jesus. However, I know now you can have Jesus and a good therapist. Join Barbara and I, as we chat with Shauna Dryer. Shauna a license counselor and a first lady at a Baptist church. She has been serving God her entire life and recently pursued her calling as a counselor. Shauna explains the benefits of serving a loving God and a having a good therapist can help you get through some of the toughest moments in our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

As middle aged black women we have seen and experienced a lot. Join us to hear what has amazed us most and what we hope our children will experience in their life times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

I think we have all felt like we were running fast but getting no where, sometimes all we have to do is be still. However, that's easier said than done. In this episode we talk with mom, wife and author Yvonne Marie about slowing down and listening to Gods voice. Yvonne gives us insight nuggets from her life experiences and her new book, Kill the Busy and Save the Bee. Yvonne Marie, M.Ed. is an author, artist, poet, and teacher. She has spent most of her adult life serving in Christian ministries such as worship, discipleship, leadership, and women's ministries. With a master's degree in education from Goucher College as well as over two decades of teaching and ministry experience, she has developed the ability to effectively communicate biblical truths into practical life applications. She also works as an associate professor teaching freshmen college students the joy of composing a valid, worthy, and credible argument. Yvonne Marie is married to a very handsome and highly skilled photographer and they have two remarkable sons. You can connect with Yvonne @ www.yvonnemariespeaks.com. Start your book journey here with Yvonne @ www.yvonnemariespeaks.com/book-journey-webinar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Join us as we chat with entrepreneur, Yolanda Brown, about motherhood, love and truth about being knowing your worth.   In our discussion, she gives some transformation life nuggets to mature women looking for love, while still being true to yourself.     Yolanda is the Founder and CEO of Just Us Communications, LLC, an answering service firm serving business professionals.  You can learn more about Just Us Communications @ justuscommunicationsllc.com.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

What separates the followers from the leaders, equal parts stubbornness and strength.   Kick back, grab a cup of coffee and blanket as we talk with wife, mom and CEO Yvonne Harris, about overcoming negative self talk, raising a blended family, and the struggles and joys of entrepreneurship.    Yvonne is a mom of 6, wife and the Founder and CEO of Cross Management and Consulting, an agency that specializes in IT Management Consulting, Systems Engineering, and IT Project & Program support.   Learn more about Cross Management and Consulting at http://crossmanagementconsulting.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Congratulations for making it through 2020.   During this episode we explore tangible ways to remain focused despite the craziness of everyday life.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Kim Odoms-Bolden shares the secrets of leaning into God's grace while in the middle of the dark parts of the journey. Her story of faith, courage and peace is an inspiration to all she encounters. Take a minute to listen and learn how to walk in grace while in the middle chaos. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

All pivot decisions start somewhere. Join us as we talk with meditation coach and podcaster Fatima Farmer as we explore making life changing decisions. You can get in contact with Fatima at www.FatimaFarmer.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Ready to make a change but not sure how, start here with pivot points --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message

Get ready to jump out of the bowl of mediocrity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daretopivot/message