Level Up Your Life Podcast

This is the fifth and last episode of Jackie's five-part podcast series: The SHIFT.Jackie recaps key insights from the previous episode: "Be Your Best." She shares how Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech "I Have A Dream" inspired her to believe that she was meant to be a leader and how his statement, "Everyone can be great because everyone can serve" inspired the name of her podcast and business. She discusses how journaling or just writing your thoughts down on paper can help you gain greater awareness about a situation such that it shifts your perspective and your response to it.  She reminds listeners that all of us are influenced by our childhood conditioning and it's up to us to choose if we will allow it to define what we believe we are worthy of experiencing now. In the last episode "Bold Moves," Jackie's intent is to inspire, encourage and motivate you to believe that the SHIFT you want to experience is not only possible, but it's also doable by YOU.  Insights You'll LearnHow bold moves help you to practice gratitude which is an elevated emotion. How living boldly inspires you to stop waiting on permission to pursue and live the life of your dreams.How living boldly requires you to be the hero of your story.How living boldly helps you to end the comparison game because you are connected to your authentic truth and know that you are an original.How living boldly empowers you to own and step into your power to take aligned actions with the SHIFT you want to experience.Living boldly dismisses the notion that asking for help is a sign of weakness. Instead, it is a reflection of your conviction towards experiencing the SHIFT you want.Living boldly is making time for self-care on a regular basis to make sure your cup is full.Living boldly is admitting your mistakes as a mature adult and learning from them.and so much more...Contact JackieWebsite LinkedIn Facebook Instagram MentionedJackie's Books Jackie's FREE eBook Go Be Great Leaders ProgramNext Level Career Success Planning WorkshopThe Go Be Great BlueprintMotivation ManifestoMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound Badass Listen on ...Itunes |  Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

This is the fourth episode of Jackie's five-part podcast series: The SHIFT.This series will be published from Feb. 7 thru Feb. 11, 2022.In this episode, she recaps key insights from the "Synchronize to Success." episode such as focusing more on what's good about yourself versus your faults, how heart intelligence and neuroscience shares the importance of coherence for our health and our success, how unresolved emotions from our past can create emotional blocks that prevent us from experiencing the best life possible for us and the importance of remembering your strong moments to build a stronger measure of faith and confidence in yourself. Today, she is discussing how you can be your best to develop and maintain inner coherence with the SHIFT you want to experience. She shares key moments in her childhood and young adult life that positioned her for the career success she was eventually able to achieve.  How your deserve level influences your friends, jobs to the amount of money you earn, and why it's important to raise your deserve level to not only achieve the SHIFT you desire but to maintain it for the long-term.  Insights You'll LearnHow writing in her blue diary after her mom's death created a life-changing experience.How attending her first desegregated school led to her father teaching her the power of perspective. Why she is passionate about personal development and building effective and successful people leaders.How Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired her sense of purpose to become a leader, the name of this podcast, and her business.Why you shouldn't try to be a pine tree when you are a mighty oak tree.A key reason she believes so many people are searching for their purpose instead of knowing it.The most common childhood experiences that influence what many of us believe we are worthy of experiencing in life.What we experience when we lower our expectations for what we deserve in life.How your deserve level influences what you expect in life.Actions you can take to raise your deserve level to experience more of what you desire in life.How her Marriott career could have been nonexistent after first rejecting the job offer had she not taken quick action inspired by tuning in to her inner voice.And much more ...Contact JackieWebsite LinkedIn Facebook Instagram MentionedJackie's Books Jackie's FREE eBook Go Be Great Leaders ProgramNext Level Career Success Planning WorkshopMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound BadassListen and Subscribe to Receive Notifications of New Epi Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

This is the third episode of Jackie's five-part podcast series: The SHIFT.This series will be published from Feb. 7 thru Feb. 11, 2022.In this episode, she recaps key insights from the " Remember This..." episode such as how she used the characters of the movie The Wizard of Oz to point out that each of them had the capabilities they sought from the Wizard. She reminds listeners of the importance of reconnecting to the truth of who they are by remembering evidence from their lived experiences.Today, she is discussing the importance of developing and maintaining inner coherence with the SHIFT you want is vital to engaging the full range of empowering emotions to have and maintain the wherewithal to achieve your aim. She shares insights about heart intelligence and neuroscience research that confirms how inner coherence is created and disrupted, and why synchronizing your elevated thoughts, emotions, and actions with clear intentions is key to manifesting new possibilities in our lives.  Insights You'll LearnThe importance of focusing on what is right about you instead of dwelling on your faults.Remember to remember your strong moments.Insights about how to reach and maintain a state of inner coherence.Information about the Breath Ball App and its benefits.The health benefits of inner coherence.How elevated emotions and survival emotions affect our nervous system.The importance of giving our emotions a safe space to be respected and honored.How unresolved emotions from our past can continue to affect us.Well-being practices you can adopt to respect your emotions and avoid creating emotional energy blocks within us.How to go about taking on the identity of the next-level version of yourself who is capable of creating the SHIFT you want to experience in life.And so much more.Contact JackieWebsite LinkedIn Facebook Instagram MentionedJackie's Books Jackie's FREE eBook The VoiceA Wise HeartMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound BadassSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

This is the second episode of Jackie's five-part podcast series: The SHIFT. This series will be published from Feb. 7 thru Feb. 11, 2022.In this episode, she recaps the first episode in this series to build upon insights she shared in it. She shares the dilemma of doubting ourselves by using the characters in the Wizard of Oz as an example of them having the capabilities all along that they believed only the Wizard could give to them. She uses this point to remind you of the importance of your time and why it's important that you take the time to reconnect to the truth of who you are through the evidence from your own life instead of looking outside of yourself for validation. Insights You'll LearnThe importance of your compelling WHY being connected to your personal values and the importance of doing so. She discusses the difference between survival emotions and elevated emotions and how they affect the inner coherence you have towards the SHIFT you want to experience.The reason why she doesn't believe it isn't always necessary for you to see it before you can BE it.How her personal values and compelling WHY and faith enabled her to face her fear of flying in an airplane.The impact our childhood conditioning has on the stories we tell ourselves.Why creating personal affirmations from your own experience induces more emotional energy versus affirmations that you find online written by someone else.How to create a vision that is inspired by your senses to make it more real to you before you see it as your reality.And so much more.Contact JackieWebsite LinkedIn Facebook Instagram MentionedJackie's Books Jackie's FREE eBook Find Your CourageThe Seat of the SoulMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound BadassSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

This is the first episode of Jackie's five-part podcast series: The SHIFT. This series will be published from Feb. 7 thru Feb. 11, 2022. In this episode, she shares segments of her life story, her love for storytelling to make a point, and actionable strategies that you can use to disrupt the stories you are telling yourself that have "boxed" you into living a life below your potential.By sharing her experiences, the wisdom and lessons gained from them, and the importance of you getting still/taking a pause to reconnect to your heart intelligence so that you will make better decisions and take effective actions to create the SHIFT you want to experience, she shares journaling and self-introspective questions to help you experience a greater level of awareness and clarity towards the aligned actions you need to initiate to create the SHIFT you want to experience in life.Insights Your LearnJackie's backstory of crucial events in her life helped to shape her core beliefs about leadership, the importance of disrupting limiting stories, practicing radical forgiveness moving beyond a victim mindset, and the role her faith plays in her life and work.How the unexpected loss of her son Blease led to her becoming aware of an unconscious belief/fear that had been influencing her since the age of 13.The suffering in silence she experienced because of the social mask of being a "Strong Black Woman.The Oprah show helped to shift her perspective towards the loss of her son.The importance of noticing the stories you tell yourself.Three questions to help you identify your compelling WHYs.The role your heart intelligence has on your ability to be coherent with your goals.Four journaling questions to help you connect to how your stories influence what you believe about yourself and why its important to use factual evidence from your life to disrupt limiting stories you tell yourself.And so much more...Contact JackieWebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramMentionedJackie's BooksJackie's FREE eBookThe Art of PossibilityHeartMath InstituteMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound BadassSubscribe to Podcast: Itunes |  iHeartRadio | Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today in the guest chair is Trayjeana Rogers.  Her nickname is Tray. She is a Licensed Esthetician and owner of Valley Boutique SC, in Columbia, SC.Her motto for VBSC is "appreciating natural beauty."  She is originally from Los Angeles, CA and her experiences in the entertainment industry led to a desire to educate and service the public that beauty cannot exist without skin health. An esthetic proverb says: The healthier the skin is, the less makeup is needed. I live and work by that concept.In my conversation with Tray, we discuss topics from her being a stay at home mom, why she doesn't have cable, her challenges with postpartum depression after giving birth to her sons, the importance of her faith and raising her two sons as "Men of Valor", her love for books and history, her thoughts on racial healing in the United States as she is married to a white man, to how her background and her husband's background were so vastly different from each other and why she believed he was going to be her husband.She shares how her ability to support her husband after he was let go from his job led to him starting his business sooner than they had planned and how their combined skills have enabled him to earn 2x the money working less hours as his own boss.Her knowledge of skincare is evident as she discusses her work and why she encourages her clients to work on creating healthier skin to reduce their makeup usage.Questions I AskedWhat are three things people should know about you?What kind of movie would you produce or direct?Do you home school or do your children attend public school since you are a stay-at-home mom?How does your daily presence at home benefit your children?In the wake of "The Great Resignation", what tips would you share with parents considering becoming stay-at-home parents?What are three leadership skills business owners need to have to be successful?Why is racial healing important to protecting the democracy of the United States?And so much more ...Insights You'll LearnWhy she would be interested in producing a movie based on the book "The President and The Freedom Fighter.What inspires her passion for her role as a stay-at-home mom.The actions she and her husband take to be intentional towards being proactive parents.The impact her and her husband's parenting is having on their sons be "Mighty Men of Valor".Details about her postpartum depression experiences after the birth of her sons.How she began to transform her selfishness to serving others and how much better she feels.Why healthy skin reduces the need for a lot of makeup.And so much more ...Contact Trayjeana RogersWebsiteFacebookEmail: valleyboutique2020@gmail.comMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound BadassSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today in the guest chair is Gigi Brown. She is a returning guest of the show. Gigi Brown is a speaker, teacher, and author of the Amazon best-selling book The Courage to Sit: Giving Forgiveness and Love to Yourself and Embracing Life with Joy.It was in stillness she began to discover that the answers she was seeking were within her. The personal power that she wanted and needed was within her. The joy she desired to experience began as she demonstrated love and forgiveness towards herself.In stillness, she found her answers. Today, she's now an ordained minister and has stepped into her role as a spiritual leader in a bigger way to have a greater impact on the lives of those she serves.  Her mission is to inspire others to embrace the courage to sit in stillness in order for them to reconnect to their true self and go out in the world empowered by their greatness to create impact within their sphere of influence. Mentioned In this ShowBook: Let Their Be LightBook: The Go Be Great BlueprintBook: Get Unstuck NowCongressman John LewisContact GigiBookMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound BadassSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the guest chair, today is Coach Nikki Trotter.  She is CEO/ President of IO, LLCHuman Performance & Behavior Coach, PCC. Combining over 15 years of experience as a leadership coach and consultant, She is a reputable and respected industrial/organizational psychologist that understands the connection between human behavior and human performance.Her coaching philosophy is that the coaching relationship between thecoach and the client is unique and special. It is a relationship of trust and a partnership of co-creation. Questions I Asked In this EpisodeWhat does empathy look and feel like to you?How can we as the public develop a greater level of empathy?What actions did you take to build relationships with other coaches?What is a pivotal challenge you've had to overcome to build your coaching business?As a business owner, what are you doing to build brand awareness to acquire customers?What benefits have you gained from coaching?What What are your thoughts on how self-leadership impacts our success?What is your theme song?What was your favorite TV show as a teenager?And so much more ...What You'll Learn In this EpisodeHow Michael Jackson Moonwalk inspired her to pursue a recording artistThe WHY that inspires her coaching practice and businessThe importance of diversifying your career portfolio and why it is importantWhat you should expect from an effective coaching experienceA key insight about delegating as a business ownerWhy she believes we're in the business of relationshipsThe theme song for her lifeThings you need to consider as you navigate a career transitionThe importance of giving yourself the grace to grow and be greatAnd so much more ...Contact Nikki TrotterWebsiteLinkedInMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound BadassSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today is the second anniversary of the Go Be Great Podcast with Jackie Capers-Brown.In this solo round, host Jackie Capers-Brown challenges her listeners to have the Audacity to Go Be Great in 2022.She begins the episode by sharing how the nine months she served as a host of an afternoon radio program at WHQR in Wilmington, NC inspired her to take a risk at starting this podcast two years ago.She asserts that in order for listeners to next-level their life, career and business in 2022 and beyond they will have to take risks too. Acknowledging the stress of the past two years navigating the coronavirus, she shares personal practices that she has utilized to manage stress during the uncertainty.Jackie shares ten strategies that can help listeners develop their ability to become the next-level version of themselves to achieve their next-level goals in 2022 and beyond.The Strategies Shared In This Episode Are:Begin with the End in Mind.Dare to Believe Bigger.Embrace the Process of Becoming.Own Your Power.Listen to Your Intuition.Generate More Energy.Own the Day.Build Routines that Build New Habits.Become a Person of Influence.Bounce Back Better.Mentioned In This EpisodeOriginal Music: Celebration by Kool and The Gang7Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyThe Heart Math InstituteThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggCollege of LondonLearned Optimism by Martin Seligman Ph. DThe Go Be Great Blueprint by Jackie Capers-BrownNext Level Career Success Planning Workshop Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today in the guest chair is Natasha E. Davis. Her business motto is "No Good Brand Left Behind."Natasha E. Davis affectionately known as “The Chief Visionary” is an award-winning Branding Strategist, Author, and Corporate Trainer. She launched her 3rd company Impact Branding Consulting, Inc. a certified Woman Owned Small Business, that specializes in End to End Strategic Branding. Her expertise is helping executives, entrepreneurs, and companies to Think Big, Build Momentum & Scale Fast in order to create a brand that has a sustainable and profitable impact.Questions I Asked In This EpisodeWhat is your favorite childhood memory?If you had an opportunity to time travel, what is one piece of advice you would give to your 21-year-old self?What are the core values that inspire how you show up to do your great work?What are three actions that business owners can take to build strong brand awareness?How does your company help companies manage their brand strategy?What role does social media play in building a strong brand strategy?What are 3 characteristics of a strong brand?Can you share how your Predictive Model Software benefits your clients?What are you curious about now?What brings you joy?And so much moreWhat You Will Learn In This EpisodeHow she occupies the energy of the success she desires to achieveHow to find a new mental space to grow into the next level version of yourselfThe importance of being in the present momentThe impact of our decisions five to ten years from nowWhy being authentic is important to your successThe two questions that anchor her to live her personal values as a business ownerThe two different approaches to building a brandWhy she asks her clients to describe their business as a personThree actions business owners can take to create a strong brandThe different brands within one companyWhy the personal brand of the business owner and executive brand of the company must complement one anotherThe importance of business owners finding a healthy balance on how they use social mediaAnd so much moreContact Natasha E. DavisPersonal WebsiteCompany WebsiteBookMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound Badass Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today in the guest chair is Christi Brown. Christi's mission is to help individuals and teams thrive by coaching them to live, love, and lead authentically in all aspects of life.  She provides leadership coaching and facilitates leadership workshops and retreats through her business Authentic Leadership Coaching. With a background in business consulting, leadership education, ministry and industrial engineering, she is passionate about coaching and training leaders to live their all-around best lives in the most genuine, purposeful and efficient ways possible.Christi lives in Spartanburg with her two kids, two dogs, two cats and one husband.  When not coaching, you will likely catch her playing tennis, working-out, water-skiing, listening to a good book or sipping iced tea on her back porch with friends and family. Questions I Asked In This EpisodeWhat is your superpower and how has it helped you to overcome challenges and succeed in life?What are three actions our listeners can take to live, love, and lead authentically?How does being authentic next-level your performance?What role does accountability play in helping us to achieve our goals?Do you have a coach or an accountability group that supports you?What are the natural strengths that have helped you to succeed in your business?What do you wish you had known when you started your business?What does John Lewis's phrase: "Make Good Trouble" mean to you?What are three actions you would suggest our listeners take to be the change they want to see in the world?What are you optimistic about now?And so much more ...Here's What You'll Learn In This EpisodeHow her superpower of organizational skills helps her to overcome challenges and succeedWhy she thinks authenticity is the #1 thing we can aspire to embrace to be our best selfThe importance of living our valuesWhy respecting how other people perform to complete tasks on schedule at work helps us to succeedThe boomerang effect of believing in yourselfWhy she believes there is nothing else better than witnessing people thriveThe importance of practicing our craft within a supportive group of peopleThe role accountability plays in achieving our goalsThe takeaways she hopes we all takeaway from our Covid experienceHow her life became perfect after she got over the need to be perfectAnd so much more ...Contact Christi Browncbrown@AuthenticLeadershipCoachingSC.com linkedin.com/in/christi-o-brown facebook.com/AuthenticLeadershipCoachingSC instagram.com/AuthenticLeadershipCoachingSC  Book an appointment:  alc-107708.square.site Christi Photo Credit : Laura Fritz PhotographyMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound Badass Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Josh Outlaw-Hughes is a Regional Organizing Director of Voter Registration for the South Carolina Democratic Party and a hub coordinator for Sunrise Movement's Columbia, SC hub. His work at the SCDP is focused on voter enfranchisement and engagement, as well as creating and mobilizing large coalitions to turn out voters. His work with Sunrise Movement is centered around engaging young people in direct action for a Green New Deal to combat climate change and win a sustainable future for younger generations.Questions I Asked In This EpisodeWhat is your theme song and why?What is the Sunrise Movement and why should we care about and support the work of the organization?How is the  Sunrise Movement organizing now to prepare for U.S. mid-term elections?What do your parents think about the work that you do?Would you say you are making good trouble?What are 3 actions listeners can take to be the change they want to see in the world?How have you been able to avoid allowing failure to define you?What's something you feel proud about that you've achieved?What are you optimistic about now?And so much more ...Here's What You're Going to LearnInformation about how the Sunrise Movement is working to create a future free of fossil fuel influenceHow you can support the movementWhat inspired Josh's interest in politicsThe reason he thinks many people don't voteHow low voter turnout works in the interest of the systemThe Sunrise Movement vision for public housingThe benefit of using your past as inspiration and seeing your life as an uncompleted storyThe personal experience that made climate his personal missionAnd so much more ...Contact Joshua Outlaw-Hughes Linktree Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In this solo round, host Jackie Capers-Brown shares how her belief, "You Can Serve Your Way to Greatness" inspired her to embrace a servant-leadership heart and how it enabled her to build a successful career.  Today, this belief inspires her great work and commitment to expanding her reach to help more people,  think, feel and relate to themselves better in order to activate the greatness within them. In addition, she shares insights about the premise of her new book  "The Go Be Great Blueprint" and how by elevating your thoughts, emotions, and actions you can create a life and career you love while experiencing the greatness within you.You can find out more about her book The Go Be Great Blueprint on Amazon.And you can register for her FREE 3-Day Go Be Great Challenge taking place on October 19-21, 2021 from 1 pm to 2 pm ET at www.jackiecapersbrown.com.Music Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound BadassSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify |iHeart Radio| Google Podcasts| Audible Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today in the guest chair is Philip Ford. His nickname is Phil. Phil started The Ford & Ford Group in an effort to help move South Carolina to be a more just and equitable state.Phil currently serves as the Manager of Policy and Advocacy at Eat Smart Move More South Carolina, where he successfully implemented issue campaigns, fundraising efforts, and trained hundreds of advocates across South Carolina.  Phil was the grant writer for the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg & Calhoun Counties, where he successfully wrote and implemented grants. With more than 18 years of experience in politics, nonprofit consulting, and community organization, Phillip believes in a grassroots approach to making change happen.He currently serves on numerous nonprofit boards including the Orangeburg County Fine Arts Center, the Tri-County Health Network, and the Orangeburg-Calhoun Free Medical Clinic, and South Carolina Food Policy Committee.Questions I Asked In This EpisodeIf you had a theme song for your life what would it be and why?When you were a child what did you want to do as an adult and how close are you at doing that?What inspired you to get involved in helping political campaigns?Why is import for us to understand the power of our voice?Why is the mission of Eat Smart Move More important to citizens in S.C.?What are your thoughts about people saying the increase in SNAP benefits is wasteful?What does it say about the progress of the LGBTQ+ community having so many in the community represented in the Tokyo Paralympics?What are you optimistic about now?And so much more ...Here's What You Will Learn In This EpisodeWhy it's important that people see models of diverse people achieving successThe role advocacy and activism has on the progress made in this country and abroadThe importance of finding common ground to build better togetherHow we should approach conversations with politicians to create changeWhy it's important for us to have conversations with our elected officialsWhat Phil feels we have lost in many of our government officialsWhy he advocates for healthy food options that are affordableWhy is heart is his superpowerWhat he uses President John F. Kennedy quote "I'm an idealist without illusions" to describe himselfAnd so much moreContact Phil FordWebsiteMusic Credit:Bensound ElevateBensound BadassSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today in the guest chair is Edwina Taylor-Flowers. She's the owner of Lotus Therapeutic Services.  Her favorite poem by Carl R. Rogers states, "People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, “soften the orange a bit on the right-hand corner. I don't try and control a sunset.”  She sees her clients as sunsets and provides her clients with support that allows her to watch with awe as they unfold. She has been providing therapeutic service for the past 15 years. She has been uniquely fortunate to watch as potential and destiny unfold for clients. In her clinical roles, she fully espouses a person-centered strength-based focus and approach with clients, to the end of collaborative problem solving with their concerns and goals at the heart of their work together.Empowerment, personal responsibility, and deep emphatic connection are the driving forces of her counseling practice at Lotus Therapeutic Services. She specializes in person-centered and evidence-based interventions with her clients. She has worked with individuals with substance use disorders as well as other mental health diagnoses.Edwina Taylor-Flowers currently holds dual master's degrees in General Counseling Studies and Clinical Mental Health & Rehabilitation Counseling. She holds specialized credentials as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and she's an approved Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) for those seeking initial and re-certification for addictions counseling credentials.Questions I Asked During this EpisodeWhat book are you reading or has read that has had a positive impact on you?Why she takes a person-centered, strengths-based approach with her client?What services do you provide clients with substance abuse disorders? What are your thoughts about the voting rights bill passed by the Georgia legislature in your state?What does the phrase Make Good Trouble mean to you?Why is it important to acknowledge what you don't know?What are 3 actions you can take to be the change in the world?What fear have you overcome that has become a skill or a superpower?What key insight have you learned about yourself as an entrepreneur?And so much more ...What You"ll Learn In This EpisodeInsights on relinquishing unrealistic expectations about yourselfHow her spiritual practices have enabled her to pivot during the pandemicThe freedom that comes from surrendering the need to "be in control"Three key drivers of a person's need to "be in control"One of the best approaches to getting people to buy into a plan of actionHow her life experiences prepared her to do the great work she does todayWhy she sees herself as a beacon of light for her clientsWhat she did to finally begin to release from the concern of other people's opinionsAnd so much more ...Contact Edwina Taylors-FlowersWebsiteMusic Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today in the guest chair is Patience Hemenway. She is an international bestselling author. Founder of The Anxiety Support Group for Women.Patience Hemenway was born in Ghana and moved to the U.S. to model. She resided in Hawaii on the island of Maui until her modeling contract ended.  She decided to visit the mainland. Today, she is married and she's the loving mom of two young boys.She recently completed her Business Administration & Management Doctorate at Provident University. She has a master's degree in Biotechnology and her undergraduate degree is in Applied Biology-Microbiology.She seeks to help c-suite level women who are dealing with insomnia, loss, of appetite, and loss of energy in their personal and professional life to overcome their stress and anxiety and to reclaim their emotional, physical, and spiritual mojo in her sold out online coaching program: www.patienceserenitygrove.com.Questions I Asked In This Show:What is it about hiking that you enjoy so much?Can you explain some of the challenges you faced when you came to the U.S. from Ghana?How has having a degree in science and your personal experiences empowered the grit and resilience you demonstrate towards the great work you do today?What is the point-click method, and how does it help your clients unsubscribe from anxiety and subscribe to serenity?What advice would you give someone for handling heated conversations?What is a fear you've overcome that has become a skill or superpower?What are you optimistic about now?What does the phrase "Get In Good Trouble" mean to you?And so much more ...What You'll Learn In This Show:Two of the biggest challenges she faced coming to AmericaHow food is such an important part of the immigrant experience in AmericaDetails about her personal experiences that forced her to stop and shift how she responded to the demands of her jobHow ignoring her body resulted in her being admitted to the ER 2x a weekWhat she found out from other women in her network when she disclosed her medical problemsWhat you should know about the marketing of NEW drugsThe actions she decided to take to manage her panic attacks and anxiety instead of taking medicationBreathing techniques to embrace your inner calmThe importance of sharing your voiceAnd so much moreContact Patience Hemenway PhDWebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookMusic Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Deeneka Beach-Phelps is a  Woman of God, wife, mother, and serial entrepreneur.  She's affectionally called Deede.She is the owner of the behavioral health business, It's Your Move, LLC, and Deeneka Beach-Phelps Inc. where she works as a strategist, organizer, and business coach for health care companies and regular companies alike. She has been in the behavioral health business since 2005 and the things I have seen are what lead me to create Deeneka Beach-Phelps Inc.Some Questions I Asked In This EpisodeHow did growing up as an Army brat prepare you to be a serial entrepreneur?What has overcoming your fears taught you about yourself?What traits or skills have enabled you to stand in the face of adversity to succeed?How do you define great leadership?Why is it important for leaders to have people around them that points out their blindspot?What would you say is the biggest challengef for start-up business?What systems and processes do you help your clients build in order for them to succeed?What do you want people to say about you and your work as a part of your legacy?And so much...What You Will Learn In This EpisodeThe benefits of being around people  from different ethnicities and culturesHow overcoming fear taught her she is stronger and more resilient than she thoughtWhy Aretha Franklin's song RESPECT is her theme songHow she uses forgiveness to move forward in lifeThree traits of great leadersThe role tenacity plays in building successWhy it's important to give yourself permission to unplugIf you are going through difficulty,  take these stepsAnd so much more...I'm grateful for you and for your gracious time listening to the podcast. I always appreciate it if you can take a moment to rate, review, and share this show with anyone who could benefit!Contact  Deeneka Beach-PhelpsFacebookWebsite Music Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Go Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

This is the 100th episode for the Go Be Great Podcast.I am so grateful for all the amazing guests I've had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing, and those who have become strategic partners. Today, In the guest chair we have Kevin Wayne Johnson a retired federal government mid-level and senior-level leader after 34 years of total service. Following this, he founded and serves as CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group where he leads a team of 7 in facilitating leadership development training and executive coaching for a myriad of clients across government, corporations, academia, and churches in the USA and abroad. A native of Richmond, VA, and graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business. Johnson is also an ordained minister and has served in multiple positions at the local, regional, national, and international levels, including Senior Pastor. Johnson's life mission is to create the current and next generation of leaders.Questions Asked In This Episode Why is swimming one of your favorite pastime activities?What should listeners do to achieve career transition with success? Why is it important for professionals to be servant leaders? What are the benefits of modeling servant leadership?What do you mean by "Living Out Your Goals"? What is the name of your first book and what inspired you to become an author? Why does he believe life is "10%" of what happens to you and "90%" on how you respond to it? What are you optimistic about? What does the phrase "Make Good Trouble" mean to you?·And so much more ...What You Will Learn In This EpisodeKevin's strategies he used to navigate his career transition with successWhy you should identify what you love about your current jobHow to use your time on your job to set yourself up for success at the next levelHow he uses his personal story to inspire audiences as a speaker and authorWhy being caught up in "self" can lead to low self-esteem and what to do about itInsights into creating multiple streams of income as an authorThe subliminal messages received by others when they are listened toTips on how to be a better listenerAnd so much more ...I'm grateful for you and for your gracious time listening to the podcast. I always appreciate it if you can take a moment to rate, review, and share this show with anyone who could benefit!Contact Kevin Wayne Johnson. www.thejohnsonleadershipgroup.com www.kevinwaynejohnson.com Music Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRa Go Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the last segment of the Women of Color with A Badge, we have in the guest chair, Aldonyia Brooks. Aldonyia Brooks is the daughter of a father how was killed by senseless gun violence and her mom is mentally ill and in and out of prison. She's been abused, physically emotionally, and sexually, high school dropout, teen mom, and homeless.Today, she is a mother of a 17-year od daughter and a 3-year-old son which she believes is the most important role She received her GED, graduated from college, and is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Services.Aldonyia currently holds the position of Sheriff's Deputy Field Training Officer. She's an activist, author, and former Live PD Officer.She is unapologetically about embracing her imperfections and her greatness.Questions Asked During this EpisodeWhat is a practice you use to keep your "head Up" in the face of difficulty?What has been a key insight you have learned about yourself as a result of navigating the Covid pandemic?What advice would you give to listeners to develop the inner resolve to overcome challenges?What are common barriers women face as law enforcement officers?How have you overcome barriers to success in a male-dominated industry?And so much more ...What You'll Learn In this EpisodeThe importance of African Americans reading more books about the history of our cultureThe safety concerns law enforcement officers have to contend with day to dayThe personal experiences that inspired her to pursue a law enforcement careerThe mental attitude she takes towards succeeding as a law enforcement officerThe difference between her confidence when she was always worried about people's opinions and when she stopped worrying about other people's opinions of herThe importance of being authentic in your workplace vs codeswitching to pander to people uncomfortable with your race, gender or any other "different" factorAnd so much more ...I'm grateful for you and for your gracious time listening to the podcast. I always appreciate it if you can take a moment to rate, review, and share this show with anyone who could benefit!Contact Aldonyia BrooksFacebookLinkedInMusic Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the fourth segment of the Women of Color with A Badge series, we have in the guest chair, Dr. Leigh Hicks.  She says, "Your growth is bigger than the personalities around you."Dr. Hicks graduated from Walden University with a Ph.D. in Human Services, a concentration on Clinical Social Work. She has over 15 years of professional experience. She specializes in restorative justice, juveniles, mental health, human sex trafficking, domestic violence, victims advocacy, social work, law, and criminal justice. Dr. Hicks' role at Walden University is a Contributing Faculty Member in the school of counseling and social work. Her dissertation was published through ProQuest in May of 2017.In our conversation, we discuss how her work as a social worker and therapist at SC Dept. of Juvenile Justice working in the girl's program inspired her desire to see the difference between restorative justice vs retribution justice. She shares her perspectives on police reform, the benefits of community policing, how her superpower helps her to overcome challenges, juggling the demands of a law enforcement officer and being a single parent, what she learned about herself after overcoming the fear of failure,  what she believes each of us can do to be the change we want to see in the world, and so much more.Questions I Asked In this EpisodeIf you had to choose a theme song for your life, what would it be and why?What is your superpower and how has it helped you to overcome challenges and succeed?How does looking at challenges as a benefit helps us to overcome them?What inspired you to pursue a career in law enforcement?What does restorative justice look like?How did you juggle the demands of your work as a law enforcement officer and your parental responsibilities?Why are women law enforcement officers better able to de-escalate tense situations?What activities did you get involved in to serve and make her community better?What have you learned about yourself as a result of overcoming fear?And so much more ...What You Learn In this EpisodeThe superpower that equips her to overcome challenges and succeedWhat she thinks about police reform in the U.S.The benefits of community policing for communitiesWhat she did as a mental health liaison for Richland County Sheriff DepartmentWhat inspired her to start the Foot Steps 2 Success non-profit for womenHow she continues to give back to her community after resigning from her law enforcement careerWhy she believes that restorative justice is key to transforming the lives of those in the criminal justice systemAnd so much more ...Contact Dr. Leigh HicksFootsteps2SuccessLinkedInMusic Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the third segment of the Women of Color with A Badge podcast series, we have in the guest chair Christa Williams. In this episode, some of the topics we discuss in this passionate conversation include community activism, supporting people's right to vote, why leadership is about service, how to build a personal brand to set yourself up for career success, her thoughts about how community leaders can build bridges to develop trusting relationships with law enforcement and her advice to women about how they can succeed in a male-dominated industry. Christa Williams is a woman of color with pride and hope in South Carolina. She is passionate about her work to improve education and representation for the citizens of the state.Christa is a candidate for the City of Columbia County Council for District 1. Her passion and dedication to improving the lives of the citizens in Columbia inspired her decision to run for political office. She completed her Bachelor's and Masters's degree at Columbia College and she's a Doctor of Education Student at Northeastern University, Boston MA.She is a commission officer for the SC Army National Guardsman and is a Captain for the SC Department of Corrections. As the President of The Rural SC-Project, her organization empowers underrepresented communities in S.C. She is a community activist who is dedicated to the citizens of South Carolina and helping the state become great for every citizen.Questions I Asked During this InterviewWhat inspired you to start The Rural SC Project?What impact did the verdict of George Floyd have on her?What are your thoughts about so many state legislatures passing laws that suppress the vote in our nation?How has your training from the SC National Guard and SC Dept. of Corrections prepared her to successfully lead The Rural SC-Project and achieve success as a Woman of Color with A Badge?What actions community leaders can take to develop trusting relationships with law enforcement communities?And so much more ...What You'll Learn In This EpisodeWhy she is so passionate about serving under-resourced communitiesThe legal procedure law enforcement officers are supposed to take when it comes to restraining suspectsThe importance of educating yourself as a voter How the culture of a law enforcement agency influences what is and isn't acceptable by leaders within the agencyThe importance of community leaders being aware of all the responsibilities of law enforcement officersCommunity leaders need to have discussions about mental health with citizensHow communities can empower themselves to create the change they want to see in their communityAnd so much more ...Contact ChristaThe Rural SC ProjectFacebookEmail: theruralscproject@gmal.comMusic Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Have you found yourself going through the motion more so since the start of the pandemic?Have you noticed that you aren't able to focus as much as you use to?Do you find yourself waking up in the mornings feeling tired and unsure why?In this solo round,  host Jackie Capers-Brown shares her thoughts about the importance of acknowledging what you are feeling when you experience a disruption that changes how you are accustomed to "doing" life.Jackie challenges listeners to consider what might happen if they don't take command of their lives within the scope of their control NOW as they navigate their approach to the pandemic or any other disruption they may be experiencing in life.She shares why it's important to have a "compass" that helps us to direct our thoughts, feelings, and actions when we are faced with challenges and opportunities. She suggests actions listeners can take to calm their "fight or flight" nervous system response when they feel danger, perceived or real in order to better manage their thoughts, feelings, and response to diverse situations amid a challenging time.She invites listeners to take command of their life, own their power to trust themselves, fear less, walk by faith, and show up in life with a dose of badassery toward creating new realities in life..Music Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the second segment of the Women of Color With a Badge Series, we have in the guest chair Chandra Cleveland. Chandra is a highly decorated, distinguished degreed law enforcement veteran with more than 35 years of experience. She's a Certified Human Trafficking Investigator and Licensed Private Investigator. In addition,  she's an international speaker, media expert, educator/trainer, and consultant.You're going to love her story of how she was inspired to pursue her law enforcement career. We discuss the community projects that she started to give the youth in our communities to keep our children on track and give them hope for a better future. You will hear the passion she has for young people and for women who are in abusive relationships and how her passion fuels her commitment towards these groups today.  And, you're going to be surprised about what she has to say about who is trafficking children now and why.Questions I Asked In This EpisodeWhat is the theme song for your life and why?What is your superpower and how has it helped you to be successful as a law enforcement officer?How did your promotions inspire the women around you to pursue promotional opportunities in their agencies?What leadership traits did you consistently demonstrate to be successful?What are your thoughts and feelings about police reform in our nation?Why is it important for police officers to deescalate tense situations now more than ever?What inspired her to pursue a law enforcement career?What are some actions parents can take to help keep their children safe and prevent them from being trafficked?What are some tips you can give to women traveling alone?And more...What You Learn In This EpisodeWhy she prefers to play charades with her family than any other gameThe above the call of duty actions she's taken and continue to take to be of service to her local communityThe leadership trait that defined how she showed up to her work as a law enforcement officerWhat she means by WE the community gave police officers too much powerHer thoughts about how police officers should handle interactions with people with mental health to drug intoxicationWhy I told her she needs a twinHow a child can be trafficked and sent home every dayHow her law enforcement career prepared her for the work she does todayAnd so much more... Contact ChandraWebsiteFacebookTwitterLinkedInMusic Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the first segment of the Women of Color with A Badge Podcast Series, Latisha Walker is in the guest chair. Latisha Walker is a wife, mother, and forward thinker who is committed to innovation, change, and providing solutions. As a retired law enforcement officer, she has served many communities throughout South Carolina. Latisha is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Tiffany Grant Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance through scholarships and grants and empowers students through educational resources and workshops. Latisha graduated from Claflin University with a B.A. in Sociology in 2009. . She has completed a plethora of specialized training such as human trafficking awareness, hostage negotiations, child sexual abuse, and leadership in public service, just to name a few.  Latisha made history as the first African American female investigator with the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office and the first African American female who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in the Alcohol Enforcement and Vice Services Unit with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. She also oversaw and supervised the division's first-ever human trafficking unit. Prior to joining SLED, Latisha was a supervisor in the Investigative Division and was the Director of Juvenile Services with the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety. While there, she implemented their first-ever youth mentoring program and dance company.Questions I Asked In This Episode·  Why did you start the Tiffany Grant Foundation?· What inspired you at 23 to embark upon a law enforcement career?· What is a common challenge women have to face as an officer in a male-dominated industry?· What are your thoughts and feelings about the social justice movement taking place in our society?· What are three traits of highly effective leaders?· How can women officers help their male colleagues deescalate tense situations?· How were you able to manage the grueling hours of law enforcement and the demands of your family?· What was something you wish you had known at the start of your career?· And so much more...What You Will Learn In This Episode· The impact The Tiffany Grant Foundation is having on the lives of future nurses and students from low resource communities· The perceptions women officers have to overcome to succeed· How gaining the respect of the community she served helped her to build trust· Why it's important for  police officers need to have an understanding of diverse cultural mannerisms· How her husband served as her rock during her career· The advice she would give women interested in a law enforcement career· Why she is optimistic about change· And so much moreContact LatishaWebsiteFacebookMusic Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the fifth and last segment of the Level Up HER Leadership podcast series, we have a returning guest, Melissa Watson Ward in the guest chair.In today's conversation, Melissa and I discuss her leadership journey to greatness, the lessons she's learned about facing conflict head-on, fear, managing our emotions, the impact of effective emotional intelligence skills to asking for constructive feedback from those you serve, and your squad of people who hold you accountable for doing what you say you're going to do, and what it takes for women leaders to build and sustain trust, take strategic risks, own their vision for change and how they can show up fully in their power to be agents for positive change.Taking a leap of faith to chart a new path in her career led our guest Melissa N. Watson to become the Executive Director of  Emerge South Carolina. Emerge South Carolina is changing the face of politics by recruiting, training, and providing a powerful network for Democratic women who want to run for office. Melissa believes women leaders are the key to making our communities and our nation a better place.Questions I Asked In This Episode· What is your superpower and how has it helped you to navigate the disruption that has taken place because of Covid?· How has your emotional intelligence skills played a role in your ability to remain calm under pressure?· What turns you on about the work that you do?· What are 3 traits great leaders demonstrate on a consistent basis?· How can leaders develop & sustain trust with the people they serve?· What has bee a failure you've experienced and how did you prevent it from derailing your great work?· Why is it important for women to take strategic risks?· What fear have you overcome to do your great work?· Why is it important for women leaders to be adaptable to level up their success?· And so much more...What You Learn In This Episode· How being organized in your thoughts and actions helps you to be calm in the midst of change and chaos· The question that Melissa asks herself that helps to ground her and keep her focused on what's most important in the midst of a challenge· Why it's important to acknowledge the truth of your emotions· The lens we need to use to better manage our emotions· The vision and mission of Emerge SC· Key benefits to having women political leaders· Why leaders need to be wiling to be uncomfortable to grow· The positive impact a transparent leader has on her team· The winning attitude you need to adopt to adapt to failure· And so much more ...  Contact Melissa Watson WardWebsiteLinkedIn Music Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the fourth segment of the Level Up HER Leadership Podcast Series, we have Stacy Gregg in the guest chair. Stacy is one of the podcast's all-time favorite guests. In today's podcast conversation, Stacy and I discuss how women, especially black women can use their faith and personal power to create a corporate career that aligns with the best of who they are while at the same navigating common challenges and using the support of others to navigate new challenges to achieve career success.Stacy Gregg, CPPO, CPPB is a passionate advocate for the public procurement profession.  As such, she works by a set of values and guiding principles, which include accountability, ethical practice, professionalism, and service.  All of which Stacy believes is true to who she should be as a woman of God.   As a procurement professional, she has the rare gift of being analytical and personable. She's a woman whose faith serves as the foundation for her personal and professional values.Questions I AskedWhat is procurement and why do you love it?What was your first job and what did you enjoy about it?What turns you on about your job?What are three traits great leaders demonstrate on a regular basis? How can a leader rebuild trust? What are some ways leaders can leverage their struggles from overcoming challenges to build confidence? What is one tip you can share to help women remain cool under pressure?·What are some things black women can do to increase the level of respect they experience in the workplace?What s perceived dishonesty and how does it negatively impact your leadership career? What are some benefits black women gain from working in an inclusive workplace environment?And so much more...Insights You LearnHow our spirit provides us with a level of perceptionWhat influences people's perception of you as a leaderWhy she loves the podcast based on the Scrubs television showHow a temp job led to her successful corporate careerThoughts about how she will use her experience when she retires in a few yearsKey lessons she learned about being a member of a team from her first job How to use the basic principles of strength training towards the challenges you face as a leader How supervisors and managers can create a trusting workplace environmentThe luxury Black women don't have in the workplaceSelf-talk and Proverbs 18:2The action she has started to take to be a better humanAnd much more ...Contact Stacy GreggNational Institute of GovernmentLINKED  Music Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Go Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the third segment of the Level Up HER Leadership Series, we have a returning guest to the show, Mary Lynn Young.In today's podcast conversation, Mary and I discuss how women can use their faith to achieve leadership success while executing practical strategies to build up their teams, create high-performance cultures and inspire loyalty in the hearts of those we serve as leaders. Mary is a pastor at the Perpetual Praise Ministries located in Columbia, SC. She ministers with her husband Roy Young. Mary is a registered nurse and the business owner of an in-home health care service. She is a nurturer and builder of people with purpose, power, and praise.Questions I AskedWhat was your first job and what did you love about it?What skills did you learn from your first job that you are applying to your work today?How do you manage the responsibilities of being a pastor and business owner?What is one reason why people lose trust in leaders?What are three traits that will help leaders build and maintain trust with those they serve?How does our self-talk affect our work performance?What are some ways women can improve their communication?Why it is important for leaders to generate genuine care towards those they serve?Why avoiding taking a stand often prevents women from achieving greater roles of responsibility?And so much more ...Insights You'll LearnWhy it's more important to be an example than a mouthpiece as a leaderWhat it takes to create a culture of loveThe three things that everyone wants to feel from their leaderThe leadership approach that inspires loyalty and excellence from team membersWhat leaders can do to retain employeesThe impact of having a "It's my way or the highway" mentality as a leaderHow being a jack of all trades creates feelings of incompetence which often leads to imposter syndromeAnd so much more ...Contact Mary YoungFacebookMusic Credit:Adobe SuccessSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Go Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the second segment of the Level Up HER Leadership Podcast Series, we have in the guest chair, Morgan A. Wider. She's the owner of Wider Style and the author of The Worthy Wardrobe.This is Morgan's second time on the podcast. Today, we dive deeper into our conversation about building a wardrobe that reflects the best in a woman regardless of her body shape and size.  We discuss insights and strategies from her book The Worthy Wardrobe and how when women dress the body they have, they love the wardrobe they build.  She loved and lost, she traveled, she learned, and she transformed. With a decade of leadership experience at major retail giants and an Economics degree from Georgetown under her belt, Wider opted to turn all of the things she learned along the bumpy road of life into a style consulting firm and has been living the entrepreneurial dream since.When she's not transforming lives through corporate Executive Presence workshops and closet revamps, she's probably baking her late grandmother's famous Jack Daniel's pound cake—fearlessly and guilt-free after practicing what she preaches about self-love and body positivity.Questions I Asked In This EpisodeWhat is your definition of worthy?What actions did her client Dana take when it came to her wardrobe that caused her to invisible and the actions she took to become more visible on her job?What are key benefits for women when they build a wardrobe that reflects their body now?What web of societal expectations create inner conflict within women when it comes to their wardrobe?How do women start to build a worthy wardrobe?How does her work as a stylist help women be who they are?How does building a wardrobe that matches our true self increases our executive presence and success?What are three traits highly effective leadership demonstrates on a consistent basis?What inspires her about her great work?and so much more...Here's Some of What You Learn In This EpisodeWhy she believes women's mind and body supports their unique message to shine in the worldThe paradigm shifts women have to make to embrace both their brains and beautyHow a trip to Italy changed everything in her lifeThe ways your wardrobe communicates your personal brandThe practice she uses to manage the voice of her inner criticHow making different choices about your wardrobe can literally change your lifeHer insights about how our self talk influences women's body image and wardrobeThe importance of being authentic as a leaderWhat is a moo How another woman's affirmation can change how you see yourself and your bodyBody positivity insightsand so much more...Contact Morgan Wider BookWebsite Morgan A. WiderPersonal Style Expert & Speaker202-423-0316 Contact Jackie Capers-Brownwww.jackiecapersbrown.comSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioGo Be Great Podcast Intro Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today, in the guest chair is Linda S Husser. Linda Husser is the Bodacious Lifestyle Coach for Black women over 50 who are seeking to reinvent themselves and regret-proof their life. As a recovered statusquoholic, she understands how important it is to disrupt aging and not allow societal norms to dictate how the mature woman should march to the beat of her drum. She is the president of the self-empowerment and lifestyle brand Bodacious Black Woman.Questions I AskedWhat is the last Audible book you listened to and what is one takeaway you gained from listening to it?What was her dream when she was younger about the woman she wanted to become?What was her first job, and what skills she learned on that job she uses today?What is your superpower?What inspired her to walk away from her 30-year career to become a lifestyle coach?How have you coped and thrived during the Covid pandemic?Why our self-talk is important to our success?What advice she would give to listeners who fear failure so they don't take steps to create the positive change they want to experience in life?What she's curious about now?What have you learned about yourself after taking the leap to become a business owner?And so much more...In This Episode, You'll LearnReasons why you should bet on yourself and give yourself the green light to live a regret-proof life at any age.You're not too old and it's not too late to be, do, and have all the things you want to experience in life.The importance of creating a space for people to be seen and heard and the benefits you gain from doing so in your life and career.When you have more years behind you than in front of you, it's important that you assess where you are and how it's going to help you experience more of what you desire in life.Why all of us need to rethink failure and rethink fear.How Thomas Edison provides us with a perfect example of rethinking failure.Three actions you can take to be the change you want to see in the world.The importance of GRITand so much moreContact Linda HusserWebsite: www.lindashusser.comLinked in: linkedin.com/in/lindashusserFacebook: facebook.com/lindasusanhusserFacebook Group: bodaciousblackwomen.comInstagram: lindashusserSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify |Contact Jackie: www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today, In the guest is Pastor Ralphielle Green. She says we need to stand up for what we say we stand for.She's the CEO of Inclusive Early Child Care, LLC in Columbia, SC. She is an educator and advocate for special needs children and their families. Her non profit organization is for preschool children with Special Needs. She offers help to all parents of children with disabilities.She has been volunteering at numerous agencies since high school, including  DJJ, nursing homes, CASA, OVS, Citizens Panel Review, YWCA, Sistercare, Family Connections, and Meals on Wheels. She was a mentor for Fort Gordan Cadets and a Girl School volunteer and Leader for 17 years. She won the 2016  Volunteer of the Year award over twenty-two counties in South Carolina. She attended Columbia Bible College but completed my Educational and Biblical degrees at Liberty University. I am an ordained minister through the Ecumenical Church of Columbia.Most people know me to have a kind personality. I love working with people of all ages from multiple backgrounds.As an SC Endeavors certified trainer. She trains child care professionals, helps parents advocate for their child, provides parents with support, resources, and help to find quality childcare. She conducts free parent training and offers parent help with IFSP, IEP, and 504 preparation.Questions I AskedWhy is volunteering one of your favorite pastime activities?Why is the Girl Scouts organization important to you?What is your superpower and how has it helped you to overcome challenges and succeed?What insights have you learned about yourself on your journey to greatness?Why is self-leadership important to achieving our goals?What does courage look and feel like to you?What are some stereotypes the public needs to dismantle when it comes to children and adults with disabilities?and so much more...In This Episode, You'll LearnHow her family supported her when she was diagnosed with Lupus at the age of 15Why she feels her Lupus diagnosis was good for her and her familyThe impact she had as a Girl Scout LeaderHow her Lupus diagnosis helped her to be a better personHow her ability to be objective helps her to connect with people and be less judgmentalThe benefits she's gained from being exposed to diverse peopleThe betrayal that she needed to forgive herself for to move forwardThe role our personal integrity plays on the level of self-trust we have in ourselvesand so much more...Contact Ralphielle GreenWebsiteFacebookLinkedIn Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: "Self-trust is the first secret to success.In this solo round of the Go Be Great Podcast, Host Jackie Capers-Brown shares insights about the compelling WHY that inspired her to create the "Believe You Are Enough" Program for Women.She discusses WHY women need to develop self-trust and believe they are enough right now, wherever they are in life, in order to step into the fullness of their power, potential, and possibility.She shares pivotal personal experiences to encourage women to believe that everything they have experienced up until this point in their life has prepared them to act on the calling, the whispers in their soul to step forward in order to achieve the next level of greatness they are capable of.She shares some of the key benefits of the immersion audio program and the impact it will have on the lives of women who invest in the Believe You Are Enough Program.Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today in the guest chair is Rocky Singh Kandola. He encourages us to say YES to new opportunities and take the leap of faith even when we don't know how every step of our plan will unfold into success. Rocky Singh Kandola is the business owner of Hair Maiden India. His business provides business owners with high-quality hair products for them to successfully run and/or scale their business. He travels directly to the temples to keep hair quality high. Rocky has been through a lot when he was younger because of the decisions he made. He uses the insights and lessons he's learned to inspire others, especially, felons to believe that they are capable of creating a better life for them and their family.  He believes that no one should allow a bad decision in the past to define who they can become and what they can accomplish now.He believes in his heart that part of his path to healing and gaining fulfillment from the wisdom he has accumulated from navigating life-changing setbacks into great comebacks is sharing his story and speaking to motivate and inspire other people to believe in themselves and their dreams and goals.Some Questions I AskedWhat's the theme song for your life?What he wished he had known before becoming an entrepreneur?What self-leadership traits you believe have led to your success?What challenges have you overcome recently?A lot of people believe that hurt people hurt people. What's your take on this?What fear have you had to overcome?What experiences led to half of his face being fake?and so much more...In This Episode, You'll LearnThe #1 vacation destination he recommends to everyone and whyHow the fear of his past caused him to feel arrogant anger towards life,  people, and himselfThe perspective shift that helped him to stop worrying so much as a new entrepreneurThe three things that keep him grounded and focused on growing his businessThe importance of creating a snowball effect in businessChallenges his import product-based  business faced during Covid Insights about why I believe he is a modern-day philosopher in the makingand so much more ...Contact Rocky KandolaWebsite: Https://rockykandola.comBusiness: https://www.hairmaidenindia.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/HairMaidenIndiaSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Today, we have in the guest chair Italina Kirknis. She grew up playing tennis with a fan favorite star, traveled around the world, believes in her "inner-knowing" and her superpower of being personable is what attracts many of her online business clients.As an Online Presence Expert & Speaker, Italina helps you upgrade your presence online through LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.Italina and her team of Social Media Managers, help you gain more visibility online, driving a steady stream of clients to your business. You should know Italina is trained as an attorney; she has a Juris Doctorate Degree and has a legal background. However, like many recovering attorneys, Italina is now practicing her passion, Online Branding & Marketing. Since 2012, her business has been the vehicle for her personal and spiritual growth, while she creates value for each of her clients.Some Questions I AskedWhat inspired your love for playing tennis?What type of woman did you want to grow up and be?Who are her ideal customers and how does she serve them?What inspired her to become an attorney after college?What are key leadership traits for online business owners?Why do you feel our self-talk is so important to our success?What should be your primary focus when you first start an online business?and much more...In This Episode, You'll LearnThe famous tennis start she played with growing upHow she ended up traveling the world, playing tennis and representing the U. S.The bold career decision that made some of the people she knows question her judgmentWhy she believes in and relies on her "inner-knowing"The importance of having a social media strategy to build your brandWhat happens to our inner light when we aren't doing work that enlivens our soulWhy it's important to do work that brings you joyand much more...Contact ItalinaIG: @ItalinaKLinkedIn Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the guest chair today we have E. B. Sanders. She says, " Change generally doesn't happen very often without conflict."Her name is Erin Blythe Sanders but she goes by "EB."  She's a Certified Career Coach who spends her time teaching creative types how to Find Their Thing and design their careers so they can achieve the fulfillment they really want. Basically, she helps people think bigger about how they want to show up in the world. Why? Because she wants you to be happy in your life & career! Like belting out Beyonce into your organic loofah in the shower on Monday mornings, happy.  Some Questions I Asked:What lessons did she learn when her life was falling apart?Why is self-leadership important to navigating a meaningful career?What are three traits leaders should demonstrate on a consistent basis to be effective?Why is it important for us to see challenges as opportunities?How she found her "Thing"?and many more...In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why Dolly Parton's song 9-5 is the theme song for her lifeWhat happens in your life when you fail to take the lead of yourselfHow to be the best advocate for yourself and the career you wantWhy you shouldn't negotiate your salary and what you should do insteadWhat the process of navigating career transitions feel and look likeand so much more...Contact E. B. SandersWebsite InstagramLinkedInSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In part five of the Author Showcase, we have in the guest chair a returning guest to the show who is now a first-time author, Karen "Joy" Langley.Joy Langley is an online course creator,  stress management coach, cognitive behavioural therapist, and author of the book, "Navigating Stress". Joy says her sole purpose on this earth is to help 1 million people in the only way she knows how to  – help them remember what ‘joy feels like … using humour, playfulness, curiosity and an appetite for life.  She uses her 3 part Joy T.E.A system to helps clients question their thought process, recognise they have choices, and that their biggest choice is the one to ‘change’ and move on. She equips her clients with this and other tools and strategies that help them develop a better attitude towards stress, build greater resilience and reduce the impact of daily life events. This means they experience more joy and less emotional pain.The Empowering Insights You'll Learn In This EpisodeThe compelling WHY that inspires her great workHow the book "Conversations with God" helped her to reconnect with her spiritual selfWhy we experience stress in our bodyThe biological responses our body undergoes when we are stressedHow she reframed the stress she experienced while writing her first book to complete itHow to repurpose your energyCoping strategies for navigating stressWhat she learned about herself from writing her first bookThe superpower that enabled her to write her first bookThe theme songs she associates with her bookAnd much more...Contact Karen "Joy" LangleyEmail: joy@stopfeelingstressedout.comWebsite: https://www.stopfeelingstressedout.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenjoylangley/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stopfeelingstressedout.communitySubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the fourth segment of the Author Showcase, Author Toretha Wright is in the guest chair.Toretha Wright is a writer of prose, plays, and poetry. Her works include ten celebrated novels and poetry books, three children’s books, several performed plays, and essays on the human condition.  She's been writing professionally for 18 years.She has been honored twice as a “Living Legend” for “phenomenal writing” and recently won  a National Book Award for Historical Fiction/Romance for my book  "The Secrets of the Harvest." My latest book is "Ties That Bind Us - Part II: Cleo's Song" published September 27, 2020She is the owner of WrightStuf Consulting, LLC. The company provides assistance to literary artists who would like their voice in print. Our services include editing, proofreading, and general assistance to others in the arts and entertainment industry. Empowering Insights You Will Gain from this EpisodeThe childhood experiences that inspired her to love writingThe book that was her prized possession growing upThe benefits of becoming a member of a writer's groupWhat she gained from being a guest of a reader's groupWhy she doesn't struggle with writer's blockWhat she would tell her younger self when she first embraced the path of becoming an authorKey insights and strategies from her creative writing processHow she uses stories told to her, and her experiences to create award-winning fiction booksAnd so much more ... Contact Toretha WrightWebsiteFacebookRecent Book: Ties That Bind Us - Part II: Cleo's Song" Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

As part of our third segment of the Author Showcase, we have in the guest chair today, David C. Squires, author of How I Became Beanie Dave.  He asserts, "Just be yourself because no one can be a better you than you!"David Christian Squires was born May 23, 2004. He always knew he was special. One day his grandmother told him the story of his birth. His umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck; but God made sure he was born without incident.David was always extremely insightful into the needs of his brother and everyone around him. It's as if God gifted him to care for everyone.Always asking questions. Always full of life and love David really fell in love with sports. Today David is a great student, notable football player, regional champion wrestler, track and field athlete, and an asset to anyone who has the pleasure of meeting him.Beanie Dave is a fictional character David and his mom developed to share some of his real-life experiences with other kids who struggle with being unique too.Empowering Insights You'll Gain from This EpisodeWhat he learned about himself with all the school changes he has had to endure due to the COVID pandemicWhy it's important to him to stand out and accept that he is differentHow he and his mom developed the fictional character Beanie Dave for his first two booksBeing different doesn't mean that something is wrong with youWhy he wore the same pair of black jeans every day during his 5th-grade yearWhy Spider-Man is his favorite superhero and how he emulates him in everyday lifeHis marketing strategy for his booksAdvice he would give to teens and adults aspiring to write their first bookAnd so much moreContact David C. SquiresFacebookBook: How I Became Beanie DaveSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

In the second part of the Author Showcase podcast series, we have a returning guest to the show, Dr. Julianna Hynes. She says, " A lot of what we want isn't a destination, it's a process."Dr. Julianna Hynes is the CEO of Julianna Hyness & Associates. She's the author of Living on Purpose: The Black Woman’s Guide to Shattering The Glass Ceiling.  She's a coach, speaker, career, and leadership coach.In our conversation, we dive into her writing process to complete writing projects while discussing key insights from her book and how we can navigate career success with greater clarity and focus.Empowering Tangible Takeaways You Will Receive from this EpisodeHow her book was birthed out of her own experience of navigating her careerThe challenges she faced at the start of her career as a black womanWhy her book is so on time for this moment in our collective historyInsights she gained from her research for the bookA key lesson about embracing the process of writing to get into a flowKey insights from her book and why they are relative today, especially for black womenWhy relationships are the secret sauce to advancement in the workplace and in business Two key actions that are necessary to navigating career successThe advice she shares with black women to move forward and shatter glass ceilingsAnd so much more...Contact Dr. Julianna Hynes Cell: 925.207.1578 Website BookFREE Career Strategy CallSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Our guest today is Author Desiree Tomlinson. She believes it's important that we debunk the myths about seeking counseling so that we access the support needed when we're faced with life difficulties that negatively impact our mental health.Author Desiree Tomlinson is the creator of the children's book series Grace & Mia. Her family and friends call her "Sunshine" and "Des". She is an ambitious and very determined single mom, retired Army veteran, entrepreneur, self-published author, and illustrator of her children's book series which is based on a true story.She uses her creativity and passion, to write children's books about divorce, to help young children and their parents navigating through a divorce. She is committed to her great work because, as she puts it, "Her divorce didn't have, nor will it ever have, a happy ending...but I'd like to think it could help other families cope in a positive manner." She loves teaching as an adjunct professor, cooking, relaxing, and decorating my home (indoor and outdoor).Empowering Insights You'll Gain from this EpisodeHow her 3-year-old daughter's word of confidence served as a confirmation for her to make the move to return back to her home state of S.C. and begin divorce proceedings from her ex-husbandThe benefits she's gained from professional counseling and why she and her children are actively participating in family counselingWhy she credits having a strong support system as a saving grace The thinking process that she engaged to determine the best audience for her book series Grace & MiaLessons learned growing up a farmHow growing up on a farm made it easy for her to be a great soldier in the ArmyHow the disciplined developed over the two decades in the Army helps her to manage  disruptions in her lifeWhy she thinks parents need to recognize that children need to develop coping skills to be resilient when they experience the divorce of their parentsThe messages parents send to their children when they don't remain in relationships create a toxic home environment for their childrenAnd so much more...Contact Author Desiree TomlinsonWebsiteFacebookInstagramArmy ArticleSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Our guest today Kimberly Fallis believes, "Say what you want to BE until you SEE what you SAY. "Kimberly Fallis is an Empowerment Coach. She is known as The Navigator and CEO of Level UP Academy LLC.  She's passionate about empowering professionals to get unstuck so they Level UP and become relentless self-leaders of their lives and live the life they are so deserving of.  She believes everyone is capable of achieving their goals and walking in their purpose.     Empowering Insights You'll Gain from this EpisodeDeveloping a morning routine helps us to be intentional towards our day and how we live our lifeThe importance of developing a regular reading habit to cultivate a growth mindsetSome of the barriers Kimberly had to overcome to start her business while working her full-time jobHow you can frame a strategic risk to pursue your dreams and goalsSteps you can take to begin your transition from your full time job to becoming a business ownerHow 2020 lit a fire under her feet to start her business and why we should use the lessons learned in 2020 to step into the role of CEO of our livesHow framing NO's as Next Opportunity helps us to stay in the arena and play full out to winAnd so much more ...Contact Kimberly FallisWebsiteFacebookSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.com Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Makia Smith Thomas says, "When you know better and believe you deserve better, you'll do better." ( A remix of Maya Angelou's famous quote)Makia Smith Thomas is the owner of The Haute Goddess which was born from lessons learned as a mother and divorceé. Throughout the laughter, joy, and pain, Makia has identified universal truths that bring us all together. We ALL have struggles, and growth lies in the willingness to do the difficult, painful, challenging, and necessary work of self-reflection to heal. The Haute Goddess provides tips, transformation tools, community, and courses to support your path to healing and growth.Empowering Insights You'll Gain from this EpisodeSelf-reflection is essential to our healing and growthThe one thing you always have control over and how to use it for your greater goodThe role our self-talk plays on our ability to heal and grow into the best version of ourselvesThe importance of demonstrating compassion toward ourselvesWhy forgiving ourselves is essential to our healing and living a great lifeWe should not feel bad about doing things that feel good to our spiritHow her superpower of sensitivity helps her to overcome challenges and succeed in lifeHow to manage social media to avoid being triggered by what we view Tips on how to move past a holding pattern that's preventing us from moving forwardAnd so much more ...Contact Makia Smith ThomasWebsiteInstagramSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Have you been feeling out of sorts as if you are disconnected from yourself? Have you been wondering why you don't feel like yourself?Would you like to reconnect to the aliveness that you once felt towards life?Our guest today, author and coach Natalie Siston went on a journey of self-discovery that inspired her to write her first book which became a best-seller,  and today, she is an in-demand speaker and coach who is sharing her insightful and empowering message Let Her Out outlined in her new book.Natalie’s career has taken her from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 100 and into entrepreneurship, but being raised in Republic, OH (population 600) is where she learned her greatest leadership lessons. This inspired Natalie to start Small Town Leadership, where she uses these lessons to help leaders and organizations create big success in the world. Tune in to our conversation and get insights and tangible takeaways that will help you reconnect to the brave, bold, fun-loving, and adventurous version of your SELF.What You'll Learn In This EpisodeThe small-town lessons she learned that inspires her Small Town Leadership philosophy What sparked her love for long-distance runningHow to use your superpower to differentiate you from those doing similar workWhy leaders need to consider the impact of a decision on all stakeholdersWhat inspired her to write Let Her OutHer response when she didn't get to conduct a TEDx talk about the Let Her Out messageHow women can put themselves first without guiltInsights that will help you to see if you are arguing for your limitations or your expansion and greatnessA simple, powerful framework to help you embrace personal transformationNatalie's vision for the message in her bookAnd so much more...Contact Natalie Siston Let Her OutSmall Town LeadershipLinkedInFacebookInstagramMusic Credit:Success  - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioContact Jackie Capers-Brown at www.jackiecapersbrown.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

"You can't control what people think about you, but you can be proactive towards asking for feedback to keep your finger on the pulse of people's perception of you in order to be authentic and strategic towards how you show up as your best self", says host, Jackie B.For the 75th episode of my podcast, I decided to record a solo round discussing the initial experience that taught me the importance of humility as a leader, AND the habit of consistently asking for feedback from my bosses and team members and why it helps you to stand out..The actions I took inspired by this experience helped me to build influence, consistently meet and exceed expectations of my leadership positions, enabled me to create impact by developing leaders without tiles on my teams and delivering results that helped to position me for stretch opportunities and management promotions that led to becoming an executive leader with Marriott Hotels.The simple strategies shared in this episode helped me to start the process of building a toolbox of strategies that I continue to refer to today as a business leader.Happy Listening. Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Leah London our guest today says, "Leaders need to model what they want to see in others." Her journey to greatness is an example of her walking her talk.Leah London through God’s grace proved statistics wrong when she was 16 years old, had her daughter, graduated from high school on time and today has her Master's degree and has built a loving and supportive family and successful career despite the naysayers. She's been in health care for over 23 years. She is a neurology nurse practitioner who sees patients with neurological diseases and uses evidence-based practices including educating patients about holistic care to care for her patients.She says, " I am as strong as a lion and at the same time humble as a lamb." Leah credits her spiritual growth and knowledge about God for helping her to know more about herself. She grew up in the church and witnessed all the women serving others and not taking good care of themselves. She had to learn through experience and of course through maturing in God the importance of His people taking care of themselves and loving themselves as they love others. She is intentional towards leading by example and teaching the next generation the importance of self-care. You'll Learn In This EpisodeWhere she feels everyone should travel to after COVID-19The importance of honoring your truth to realize your great potentialWhat she is optimistic aboutHow "putting your hand on the plow" enables you to develop resilienceKey leadership traits that help to build trust with othersA few ways leaders create distrust in their relationshipsWhy delivering quality customer service experiences help you to stand outWhy we need to look in the mirror to see if we have the most productive attitude towards our work and workplaceOne piece of advice she would give her 21-year old selfThe importance of women taking calculated risks in their careerA simple way to stay focused amid 24/7 distractionsAnd so much moreContact Leah LondonLinkedInContact Jackie Capers-BrownContact Jackie Capers-BrownWebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Success - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Our guest today, Heather Leigh says, " Any change in our daily routines can possibly cause grief."In the last episode of the Living a Healthy Heart Podcast Series, Heathe Leigh, a certified grief specialist, and educator shares her expertise about grief recovery and the importance of getting real about what we feel in order to move beyond our grief and live forward..As a grief recovery and healing specialist, Heather Leigh understands the effects a loss or tragedy can play in a person's life. Heather helps individuals and families deal with life’s icky/challenging moments. She's a death doula, apprentice funeral director, cemeterian, officiant, and grief recovery specialist. Heather is often asked, “How did you end up in this business?” She feels and believes that her work is definitely a ministry, a calling per se, and her passion. In this episode, you'll hear her story of how she first got started on this path when she was a child.You'll Learn In This EpisodeWhy Heather believes everyone should spend more time in nature - especially around waterHow COVID has revealed to each of us the vices we have depended on in relationships to cover up emotions we haven't dealt withWhat STERBS isThe subtle ways we learn as a child how to dismiss our emotions and what we need to do to honor the truth of our feelings and emotionsWhat inspired her to embrace her great work of helping people navigate icky moments in lifeHow she learned her ABC's in a cemeteryHow her superpower of getting to the heart of a situation by "cutting through the crap" has helped her to help clients get to "why" or "so what"How people hold onto grief as a badge of honor and the effects it has on their livesCommon myths about grief and how to dismantle themWhy we shouldn't tell anyone who is grieving, "I know how you feel"The power of gratitude and how it can help people live forward after loss and griefAnd much more...Contact Heather LeighWebsite CemetaryContact Jackie Capers-BrownWebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Success - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

"Having a heart mindful lifestyle is important to living out my purpose and helping others do the same, " says today's guest Kiwan N. Fitch-Webster.Kiwan is an entrepreneur, published author/co-author of 7 books, motivational speaker, producer, playwright, mentor, wife, mother, and more. Kiwan owns and operates multiple businesses. She's a gifted and highly skilled visionary, and trailblazer with twenty-plus years of experience in non-profits organizations, social services, leadership, business markets, and entrepreneurship.In the third part of our 4-part Living a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle, I sit down with Kiwan to discuss her life after experiencing a heart attack and the changes she's made to her lifestyle, and how she inspired a greater sense of living on purpose to build her legacy.You'll Learn In This EpisodeHow Covid-19 has ignited her creativity towards her work and building successful businessesHow both of her mom's influenced the woman she is todayDetails about the day of her heart attack experienceThe choices she's making to living a heart minded lifestyleWhy it's important for women to pay attention to their bodies and make their health a priorityCommon mistakes women make when it comes to their healthThe importance of connecting your blood pressure with your heart healthHow her life's legacy inspires her to make a difference in the lives of othersthe role her family plays in supporting her heart-healthy lifestyleThe philosophy that she has adopted towards managing stressHow she makes good troubleSmall changes you can make to live a heart-healthy lifestyleContact Kiwan N. Fitch WebsterEmail: CoachK@J2Pglobalinstitute.com Business Phone: 803-609-3408 Contact Jackie Capers-BrownWebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Success - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadioSupport the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

"What can you do to be a better you?" is the question that our guest today Courtney Scott challenges us to consider when it comes to building and nurturing healthy relationships that are good for our heart.Courtney Scott is a healthcare administrator who lives in Rock Hill, SC. Her nickname is Court and some of her friends call her Cee. Her parents call her Ri for Richelle. She's the mother of two well-behaved children ages 11 and 5. She's a hard worker who hardly complains and she demonstrates compassion and reasoning in her personal and professional relationships.Lately, Courtney has been creating framed wall art that features different silhouettes of men and women of different shades and different backgrounds. She is currently preparing herself to create a side hustle based on her newfound creativity.Courtney and I use to work together at the Ashley Furniture Homestore on Harbison Blvd. in Columbia, SC. I invited her to be a guest in this series because I know first hand the compassion she shows to others, her commitment to excellence, and I knew we would have a great conversation about relationships and heart-healthy living. In This Episode, You Will Learn:The three strengths that have helped Courtney overcome challenges and succeedThe three emotional needs that everyone sharesThe importance of practicing mindfulness to cultivate heart-healthy relationshipsThe actions she takes to avoid coming home from work feeling like she has to go to workUnrealistic expectations that hurt personal relationshipsWhy effective communication is key to avoiding resentments that tear at the fabric of relationshipsThe importance of couples establishing regular date nights to stay emotionally connectedWhy vulnerability is difficult in relationships and how it benefits our relationshipsTangible strategies for gaining perspective in our relationshipsWhy emotional and psychological safety is key to building trust in relationshipsThe positive impact of asking for feedback from othersCommon unrealistic expectations that doom relationships at the startWhy how we say what we say matters so muchAnd so much more...Contact Courtney ScottEmail at scottcourtney09@gmail.comContact Jackie Capers-BrownWebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Success - Adobe MusicSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

"Except no excuses, but give yourself grace", says our guest today, Kiesha Easley.Kiesha Easley is an educator, author, and speaker with a heart for wellness. She enjoys helping others find physical and mental healing and rejuvenation. She creates uplifting and empowering content that helps women reach their health and life goals. Kiesha believes that a healthy body starts in the mind, our food cravings are really craving for joy and a more satisfying life, and what you eat matters more than clocking hours at the gym.In This Episode, You'll Learn: How her grandmothers planted the seed for her love for gardeningThe health issue that inspired her to go all into living a heart-healthy lifestyleHow she's using YouTube videos to share her passion for gardening and living a heart-healthy lifestyleHer favorite part of gardeningThe statement she tells herself when faced with perceived limitationsHow her purpose helps her to cope in healthy ways in the face of Covid-19 disruptionsHeart Healthy tips for managing stressHow our need for immediate gratification is helping to fuel the obesity epidemic in the U.S.The emotional obstacles preventing us from living a heart-healthy lifestyleDo you need to eat breakfast?How proper sleep increases our heart healthAnd so much more...Contact Kiesha EasleyWebsite: www.kieshaeasley.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiesha.easleyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LadyLeadContact Jackie Capers-BrownWebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Success - Adobe MusicPurple Planet Positive Motivation Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

"Friends don't let friends market by themselves," says today's guest Jerrilynn B. Thomas.Jerrilynn B. Thomas is the founder of Smart Women Partner & Grow Rich. Jerrilynn helps women increase their leads, build brand awareness and how step out from the crowd on LinkedIn. Whether you are an author, coach, consultant, professional, work for Corporate America, etc., Smart Women Partner & Grow Rich has a collaborative marketing project that can help you boost your LinkedIn visibility. The projects include the One Million Woman Link Up, Main Street Marketing to Women Initiative, Women’s News Bureau, and more.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How her husband's stroke served as a boost to get started on her entrepreneurial journeyWhy she's on fire to help women partner to grow their business and incomeThe importance of educating prospects about how your business will help them before trying to sell to themWhy it's important for professionals and business owners to leverage LinkedInHow to identify your 5 to ThriveThe behind the scenes details about how she conducts a networking event for women that lasts a weekThe positive impact of developing a role model mindsetHow becoming a member of a Facebook group for introverts expanded her perspective about what else was possible in her business and lifeWhat it means to be an ambivertAnd so much more...Contact Jerrilynn B. ThomasSmart Women Partner & Grow Rich, visit https://smartwomenpartner.com Follow her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/smartwomenpartner/Contact Jackie Capers-BrownWebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Success - Adobe MusicPurple Planet Positive Motivation Subscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Are you brave enough to speak and live your truth? It helps when you've never bought into the notion that you have to be perfect. Our guest today, Dr. Kasie Whitener shares fresh insights and her perspectives on what it means and feels like to come into the fullness of who you are, social unrest and the shame and guilt she feels about it and what she's doing about it, her controversial idea to end the 40-hour workweek as we know it and why it's her mission in life, and the importance of having a sense of urgency towards what it is we want to do in life. Kasie Whitener is always thinking through the journey from where-we-are to where-we-want-to-be. As a self-proclaimed change junky, Kasie embraces the uncertainty of new beginnings and enjoys the roller coaster lifestyle of entrepreneurism. Her passion is a results-oriented, project-managed, autonomous workforce. CRC’s new book, Redesign Work Volume 1: A Beginner’s Guide to Autonomy is about creating a sustainable, flexible, remote work environment.Fun Fact: “Kasie” is actually a nickname. My legal name is Kathryn but my dad said he didn’t care what mom named me, he was going to call me “Kasie” so that’s it. I have a few close friends who call me “kid” and always have and my LinkedIn “branded” nickname is “Queen of How” because I’m a process junky.Here's What You'll Learn In This EpisodeHow her love for hard rock music inspires her Friday gatherings in her driveway with neighborsThe reasons why she's open about the shame and guilt she feels after the social unrest that took place in the summer of 2020 in AmericaHow a sense of urgency fuels her "Go For It" attitudeLessons you can learn from getting in the arenaThe business model that women have to put forward to change workplace cultureTips to improve remote workers productivityHow spending time in the entrepreneurial ecosystem can help you accept failure as a part of the processAnd much more...Contact Dr. Kasie Whitener Get the book here Learn more about Clemson Road Creative here Meet Kasie on LinkedIn here Follow us on Twitter @ClemsonRoad or @KasieWhitener Fiction fans and GenXers might like UnapologeticallyX, Kasie’s blog for her novel After DecemberContact Jackie Capers-BrownWebsiteFacebookLinkedinAmazon BooksJackie's Courses Music Credit:Success by Adobe AudioSubscribe to Podcast: Apple Itunes | Spotify | Amazon TuneIn | iHeartRadio Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)

Amanda Gorman stated in her speech during the inaugural ceremony of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris the following words:"There is always light if only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it."In this episode, Level Up Success Coach Jackie Capers-Brown shares an inspiring and motivational message designed to help viewers decide that this moment, right now, is the ideal moment to draw the line in the sand and say, "Enough" to living below their great potential and be willing to launch into action.Find out more about Jackie at https://www.jackiecapersbrown.comRegister for her upcoming Go Be Great "Reset" Workshop at https://greatnessmadesimpleacademy.th...Support the show (https://paypal.me/jackiecapersbrown?locale.x=en_US)