Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast

Dr. Maq is joined by Chaplain and nonprofit founder Renee Moody-Sims for the final episode of the first season.  Moody-Sims shares how planting a garden is growing her as a minister; while simultaneously growing the digital footprint of her nonprofit, Elmer Avenue Fellowship.  To connect with Moody-Sims about speaking or urban gardening email reneedsims@gmail.com.Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcasts leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com.  Connect with Lead. Speak. Grow. linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow#leadership #podcast #podcaster #urbangardening #womenpastors #digitalministry #onlineministry #buzzsprout

Dr. Maq is joined by self-professed “egoholic” Mr. Tim Allston.  Allston is an author, speaker and life coach who shares how working on his “ego problem” helped set him on a course to pen four books.  Download his book at www.timallston.comFollow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcasts leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com.  Connect with Lead. Speak. Grow. linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow

There is more to the $180 billion video game industry than just playing games. In this conversation with Dr. Maq, Mr. Marcus “Esports” Howard, the CEO of MetArena a company making esports accessible to brands of all sizes and diverse communities.  He shares his insights into the future of gaming and prioritizing the inclusion of Black and Latinx people. His book, INNOVATE Gaming & Esports is a guide to the people, companies, products, and services that are leading the race within the gaming/esports industry's innovation ecosystem. To order the Ebook visit https://opensea.io/collection/innovate-gaming-esports.  For the hardcopy of the book visit https://innovationsoftheworld.com/ecosystems/gaming-esports/Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcasts leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com.  Connect with Lead. Speak. Grow. linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow

Dr. Maq talks about cultivating safe spaces for Black students on university campuses with Dr. Sydney Freeman, Jr.  Dr. Freeman is a Professor of Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho.  He is a Visiting Scholar in the Office of the Provost at the University of Pennsylvania. An esteemed researcher, Dr. Freeman (https://www.drsydneyfreemanjr.com) also serves as director of the University of Idaho's new Black History Research Lab.Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcasts linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow.

Denise Onwere, artist and owner of the award winning Denise Onwere Gallery talks about transitioning from social work to entrepreneurship and how she remains inspired to create. Onwere is passionate about providing kids with a sense of belonging and believes art is the key to opening up a child's mind, imagination and dialogue about what they are feeling.Follow Lead. Speak. Grow. https://linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow#blackexcellence #leadership #blackart #blackartist #supportblackart  #enterpreneurship #podcast #amplifyblackvoices

Join part two of Dr.  Maq's conversation with Franz "Mr. Boom" Mentor as they discuss how his military service influences his work as a certified personal trainer and author.  He also discusses the parallels between his mission in the military and his life's mission.Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast or at leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.comTo contact or support Lead. Speak. Grow. visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow#podcast # leadership #wellness #fitness #health #veteranbusiness #lifestlye

Join Dr.  Maq's conversation with Franz "Mr. Boom" Mentor as they discuss how his military service influences his work as a certified personal trainer and author.  He also shares how he uses his explosive energy to motivate others to live a healthier lifestyle and how he acquired the "Mr. Boom" persona.Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast or at leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.comTo contact or support Lead. Speak. Grow. visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow#podcast # leadership #wellness #fitness #health #veteranbusiness #lifestlye

In part two, Dr. Maq continues her conversation with Dr. Kelly Holder the Chief Wellness Officer at the Alpert Warren Medical School and Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Brown University.  Dr. Holder shares how we can redefine self-care and her path to a career in wellness.  Her insights are helpful for all seeking to make self-care a permanent part of their daily lives and keep moving forward.Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast or at leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.comTo contact or support Lead. Speak. Grow. visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrowContact Dr. Holder at http://kellydholder.com

In this two-part conversation, Dr. Maq talks with Dr. Kelly Holder the Chief Wellness Officer at the Alpert Warren Medical School and Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Brown University.  Dr. Holder shares how her role is helping empower students to mind their mental health as they meet high academic demands. Her hints are helpful for students and faculty at all levels.Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast or at leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.comTo contact or support Lead. Speak. Grow. visit linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow

It's a new year!  A new day -full of new opportunities!  Dr. Maq shares her five top lessons on gratitude gleaned from frustrating moments of the pandemic.  She also cites gratitude research that suggests how practicing a gratitude mindset may affect our mental health. Download the LSG Path to Gratitude and support the Lead.Speak.Grow. Podcast: linktr.ee/leadspeakgrowFollow Lead.Speak.Grow. https://leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.comGreater Good Science Center: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/

Listen in as Dr. Maq speaks to therapist Mr. Choya Wise.  Wise is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the owner of Aspire Counseling and Consulting Services.   Mr. Wise brings his nearly 20 years of experience working in mental health to bear, providing insight into how we may need to “pre-plan” special occasions that we find triggering and ways to support those around us that may be feeling lonely, or isolated during the holiday season.  He also discusses his work supporting families, his fellow counselors and therapists and students aspiring to work in the mental health field. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast.  leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.comFree download- Take the Lead. Worksheet  - https://linktr.ee/leadspeakgrowContent of this podcast is not to be used as a diagnosis or treatment. Listeners should contact a licensed counselor/therapist for support.

Join Dr. Maq for a chat about how you can take the Lead. in your life.  In this episode she defines what it means to lead, be a leader and be in leadership.  She walks listeners through the Lead. Speak. Grow.  "Take the Lead."  goal setting process and provides a free download of the worksheet.#leadership   Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast.leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.comFree download - https://linktr.ee/leadspeakgrow

Listen in as Dr. Maq talks with Licensed Professional Counselor, Natalie Alexander, about how every healthy relationship needs to have conflict.  Ms. Alexander shares her steps for self-assessment to prepare to tackle tough conversations.  Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast. leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com

Dr. Maq is joined by Dr. Regina Pope-Ford and Ms. Kenisha Ford, her fellow cofounders of the STEM education nonprofit, Science & Math Innovators, Inc.  From their perspective as African-American women, they  share their philosophy on how to get more kids of color in the STEM pipeline, how they try to dispel STEM stereotypes and  their new Science Sundays initiative that will launch November 14, 2021.  During the conversation they give tips for selecting quality science camps for kids and offer a special discount opportunity for families interested in joining Science Sundays. scimathinnovators.org   Contact SMI via email: info@scimatihinnovators.orgVisit leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com

Join Dr.  Maq as she speaks with Physicist Kenisha Ford.  Ms. Ford, a Physicist with the US Navy and PhD candidate at Howard University,  shares what sparked her interest in STEM as a child, studying physics at Spelman College and how she has joined the frontlines of breast cancer research.  Ms. Ford believes physics may be the key to unlocking effective treatments for African- American women diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.To follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast  visit leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com 

Dr. Maq is joined by Pediatric Dentist Dr. Jeannette Pope-Ozimba.  Dr. Pope-Ozimba talks about what led her to the decisions resulting in multiple professional pivots and ultimately to her dream job at Jeannette M. Pope-Ozimba, DDS Pediatric Dentistry, LLC (jpopedsdentistry.com).  She shares how her passion to advocate for children guided her to establish the POFI organization.  The foundation allows her to serve the community using pediatric dentistry as a bridge to share vital healthcare conversations with children and their families.  And yes, she gives some advice on how to preserve children's pearly whites. Follow the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast where you listen to podcast.leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com

Dr. Maq is joined by Howard University Alum Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart, owner of Pain 2 Wellness Healthcare. Dr. Powell-Stoddart shares how her mother's bout with diabetes and her father's cancer fight encouraged her to change her lifestyle.  Today in her North Alabama practice she helps patients struggling with type two diabetes to control and reverse their disease.  She is the author of Reverse It: How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases (available on Amazon), which serves as a blueprint for those ready to take the lead in the journey to restore their health.  To contact Dr. Powell-Stoddart visit www.p2whealth.com. Visit leadspeakgrow.buzzsprout.com

Dr. Maq is joined by Parenting Coach Domari Dickinson to tackle the topic of Conscious Parenting.  Ms. Dickinson (domaridickinson.com) proposes an alternative for parents and caregivers exhausted by daily shouting matches with children and warns of the potential harms of spanking.   Even if you are not a parent, she shares three important things to remember when children are in your care. You don't want to miss her important tips!

My special guest Renee Moody Sims is a nurse, pastor,  chaplain, missionary,  daughter, sister mother and a fabulous friend, to name a few of her hats.  She talks about the dichotomy of growing up in a home where there was so much love in the shadow of domestic violence, developing a love of travel and pursuing her purpose led by her deep faith.

Dr. Maquisha "Dr. Maq" Mullins discusses why she started the Lead. Speak. Grow. Podcast and where she is headed.  She also issues a formal invitation to join her on this special journey and take the lead in some aspect of your life.