Freedom & Champagne

Meet Temidayo Macarthy, a Chicago born Nigerian, that is not afraid to be uncomfortable and stretch his skills. He has 10 year of experience working in sales and is the CEO of Vertex Yachts in Chicago. Listen to his story of inspiring others to live out their dreams by pushing himself to live out his purpose. CONNECT: Get to know more about Vertex Yachts at vertexyachts.com and follow Temidayo on Instagram @tmacarthy BE OUR GUEST: www.freedomandchampagne.com

Meet Rachel Burnside, adoptive mom of 3, advocate, DEI practitioner, and Human Resource professional. She proudly supports individuals facing the perils of a system in need of deep healing. Learn more about Rachel at theonlyrachel.com. FOLLOW Rachel: @TheOnlyRachel CONNECT with us: @FREEDOMandChampagne BE OUR GUEST: www.freedomandchampagne.com

Meet Michael L. Johnson, Owner & Managing Director for HR Capital Group. Michael helps his clients understand the unwritten rules of career success in Corporate America, and assist his clients with developing an actionable plan to achieve their desired career goals. Visit https://hrcapitalgroup.com/ to learn more. FOLLOW Michael: @HRCapitalGroup and @DivineCreationsByMLJ on instagram CONNECT with us: @FREEDOMandchampagne on Facebook and Instagram BE OUR GUEST: www.freedomandchampagne.com

Meet Marke Freeman - Author, Keynote Speaker, CEO, President of Max-Out Foundation, Sports Broadcaster, and Retired Professional Basketball Player. Listen to her story of overcoming the fear of failure to help others find their greatness. Marke didn't let height or others opinions get in her way. She found freedom is proving others wrong! CONNECT: Get to know more about Marke at MarkeFreemanMedia.com and follow her on social media @markefree BE OUR GUEST: www.freedomandchampagne.com

Meet Ayo Ezeamama, a nurse practitioner living in Houston, Texas. Listen to how she creates freedom moments by being the change she wants to see. Follow her on instagram @ayorenee CONNECT with us: Facebook and Instagram @FreedomANDchampagne BE OUR GUEST: www.freedomandchampagne.com

Welcome back! My name is Raychel McBride. I took some time off and I am excited to come back and share what's been going on in my life and give you updates from Season 1. This season we will have more special moments with amazing guests celebrating FREEDOM in their life. What is FREEDOM + champagne? A podcast that celebrates diversity equity and inclusion through the storytelling of an individual's life experiences. CONNECT WITH US: Facebook & Instagram @FreedomANDchampagne BE OUR GUEST: www.freedomandchampagne.com

Meet Lauren Shields | Instagram @TheLaurenShields @GoddessCoachATL @MerakiMamaCollective | Facebook @merakimamaatl | Website: MerakiMamaCollective.com LaurenShieldsWellness.com LinkedIn @CorporateKIN, Raychel McBride |Twitter @RaychelHR |Instagram @RaychelHR | Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: C Major Productions cmnmusicpro@gmail.com Freedom & Champagne Shirts Available https://etsy.me/2X4arGT #Healer #Yogi #MoonCircle #Spiritual #prenatal #postpartum #love #move #doula #pilates #healing #celebration #diversity #yoga #mom #divorce #rebirth #newlife #lessons

She is rocking her cape and handling her business. You don't want to miss this amazing conversation with CEO, Kara Sax, that has grown her business every year to a multimillion dollar agency! Follow Kara's Journey: Instagram @Karacsax LinkedIn @SaxProductions Follow The Sax Agency: Instagram @TheSaxAgency Facebook @SaxproductionsInc LinkedIn @the-sax-agency Website TheSaxAgency.com Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR, LinkedIn Music By: C Major Productions cmnmusicpro@gmail.com Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit CorporateKIN.com Freedom & Champagne Shirts Available #Marketing #Advertising #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #WomenLed #blackowned #Business #CEO #journey #storytelling

She is "Just Jeanette". Check out her story of being raised in a home committed to service. Follow Jeanette's Journey: Facebook @JHGoza Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR, LinkedIn Music By: C Major Productions cmnmusicpro@gmail.com Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit CorporateKIN.com Freedom & Champagne Shirts Available #Village #community #podcast #podcastlife #mom #HBCU #DeltaSigmaTheta #Service

JaMar Jefferson is a husband of 12 years and counting, father of two, graduate of Illinois State University, and Illinois Media School. Majority of the time you will find him as an on-air talent for his shows "The NiteKap" and "FatherTime". JaMar is the Founder and CEO of Media 455 Productions LLC and plays the role of producer, writer, and director for television and radio shows. He is active in the community and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. JaMar takes pride in working his ass off. He gives his all in everything he does and he does not fear failure. JaMar feels in this era of the "The Cancel Culture" that no one can cancel you but yourself! Follow JaMar's Journey: Instagram: @mormar22 and Facebook: @JaMar.D.Jefferson Check out Media 455: @media.455, @_nitekapp22, YouTube: Nite Kap Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR, LinkedIn Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit CorporateKIN.com Music By: C Major Productions cmnmusicpro@gmail.com Freedom & Champagne Shirts Available #Media #director #Producer #radio #television #father #onair #Cancelculture #music #podcast #podcastlife

Erika Macarthy was born a fashion nerd, but majority of her professional career she chose money over passion. She enjoyed her share of success in sales and business development and always knew there was something more for her legacy. Little did she know, her relationship with her closet would bring her more joy than professional accolades. To add to her journey, she began a family of her own and transitioned to the role of stay at home mom. After soul-searching and a number of part-time jobs, Erika knew that she had a gift. In the middle of a global pandemic, H'Maj was born! H'Maj is a play on “homage” as we tap into the magnificence of our ancestors who've paved the way for us. As CEO of H'MAJ, Erika oversees design, fabric sourcing, develops marketing strategies, and serves as the creative director for the brand. Saying this is her dream job is an understatement, it's so much more than that to her. It's her chance to pay homage to her predecessors and to the H'Maj tribe! Follow Erika's Journey: Instagram @shop.Hmaj & @Erika.Macarthy Check out H'Maj: www.hmaj.shop/ or email shopmaj@gmail.com Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR, LinkedIn @Raychel McBride, Corporate KIN Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: C Major Productions cmnmusicpro@gmail.com

Meet Beth Moore! In what is now a several decades long career, Beth has had responsibilities encompassing compensation, benefits, learning and development, recruiting, employee policy, employee communications, and even a brief stint overseeing community involvement. While she has led HR functional areas, and even held the role of Chief Human Resources Officer, her passion is the HR Business Partner role where she can be embedded with a leadership team, solving business problems through sound human capital management. Her basic approach is, people generally want to do good work, create the environment that makes that possible. After following jobs to various other states, Beth and her family are all back in her home town of Richmond, Virginia – truly a cause for celebration. Follow Beth's Journey: LinkedIn @BethMooreHRProfessional Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR, LinkedIn @Raychel McBride, Corporate KIN Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: C Major Productions cmnmusicpro@gmail.com

Meet Brace Clement! Former Marine and Corporate Leader turned stay-at-home dad. Listen to his story of embracing his values over societal demands. The journey has not been easy, but Brace shares the joy he found in putting family first. From the state capitol to a career at Starbucks, Brace says goodbye to it all to find freedom in Fatherhood. Follow Brace's Journey: https://about.me/BraceClement, Instagram @Brace_Carlos, Twitter @Brace Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: C Major Productions cmnmusicpro@gmail.com #StayAtHomeDad #Fatherhood #Marine #Veteran #FreedomJourney #Diversity #Inclusion #perspective #politics #Values #Family

Kelly Glass is an independent journalist with bylines in the New York Times, Parents, Men's Health magazine, the Washington Post, the Today Show, Glamour, National Geographic, and more. As an editor and a writer, her interests focus on the intersections of health, race, and policy. Listen to her story of overcoming adversity as a black woman, mother and introvert in the Journalism industry. Follow Kelly's Journey: Visit www.contentbykelly.com, Twitter @KellyGWriter Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: C Major Productions cmnmusicpro@gmail.com

Annie Todt has a PhD in Foods & Nutrition, is a Master of Public Health and has a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. After years of learning she made the decision to start a non-profit called Give Hope, Fight Poverty with her friend Kait Mariutto. Listen to Annie talk about her unplanned journey of living a life split between the US and Swaziland. Her love for the children in Swazi will have you rushing to the map to find out where these amazing children are discovering new dreams with the help of resources from GHFP. Want to learn more? Contact Annie Todt at anniefightspoverty@gmail.com or visit ifightpoverty.org. Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: Carlos Norris --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sonthana Thongsithavong shares his journey to having mental freedom. He quickly learns how to navigate a new country and create success for his family. Sonthana was born in Vientiane, Laos and migrated to the United States at 9 years old. This podcast is a quick overview of his life over the past 30 years, and what he is doing today to give back to the community that helped his family create a new life. Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: Carlos Norris --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Justin Carter is an Emmy award winning traveling journalist with News Channel 20 and the Fox Illinois team. Listen as he shares his journey to freedom through self-acceptance and authentic news reporting. Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: Carlos Norris

Meet Rosanna Fugate. Harvard MBA graduate, multicultural cisgender lesbian and global business leader making waves at every stop along her journey. Listen to how she has created freedom moments through having options. From South Korea to Silicon Valley, Rosanna continues to make workplace inclusion a priority. Follow her on Instagram @Rosirozay. Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: Carlos Norris

Who am I? My name is Raychel McBride. Welcome to my podcast. In every episode we will go on a journey with a special guest. We will dive into what makes each guest special, while also finding ways to explore our own freedom moments. Hit the subscribe button. You don't want to miss this celebration of life and living it authentically. How do I celebrate? With a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com Music By: Carlos Norris