I created this podcast to be the home of resources, inspiration, and encouragement for minorities navigating their careers across any industry. This is my way of community service. We’ve invested a lot into our careers and have been blessed with stories to tell that will impact the next black/women/minority leaders behind us. We are already having conversations about our unique experiences and how to navigate corporate America, and I’d like to do our part and share it with the world.
On the finale episode of What's Mine is Mine with Bianca Lynn, Curtis Myers Jr., CPA, shares his inspiring journey of climbing through the ranks at the Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth. Starting as an Account Clerk, he now serves as the Director of Finance and Administration, bringing his 10-year experience to the table. What's even more impressive is how Curtis is making a positive impact in our hometown. He has started a scholarship fund, provides free tax preparation services for public housing residents, promotes therapy, and even organizes an annual college tour for high school students. As someone born and raised in Elizabeth, he truly makes us proud. If you want to hear his story and learn from his experience, be sure to tune into his episode now! If you'd like to know more information about the community work he's doing, check out www.hacenj.com or find him at @camjr_ on Instagram. #ElizabethNJ #Finance #CommunityImpact
In this week's What's Mine is Mine episode, I enjoyed chatting with Mike Cooke, a Savannah College of Art and Design Alumni and Film Director. Mike gave us an unfiltered look into the world of directing, including how to handle the financial and mental challenges that come with being behind the camera. He also shared his passion for storytelling and how he believes that rising tides lift all ships. Check out the episode to hear more about Mike's journey and gain insights into the world of directing. Follow him on IG @mikecooketv and check out his work at www.mikecooketv.com
This episode of What's Mine is Mine with Bianca Lynn features the Creative Director and Founder of Three20 Experiential Agency and my good friend, Khalid Briggs! Tune in to hear how his journey from being laid off led him to discover his talent in the Experiential world, working with brands like CultureCon and Spotify, and major cultural events like All-Star Weekend and the US Open. Not only did we have an insightful conversation, but we also shared a lot of laughs! Check it out now. Follow him on IG @khalidbriggs
I had the pleasure of speaking to Max October on this week's episode of What's Mine is Mine. Max, a buzzing DJ, culture curator, and music executive, shared his passion for pushing culture forward and the importance of listening more than speaking. He also revealed how he built a successful marketing campaign for an R&B mega-star with zero dollars. Follow him on Instagram: @maxoctober and check out his playlists on @feelxtrip
Stephanie Walters recently joined "What's Mine is Mine with Bianca Lynn" to discuss her journey to success. By staying the course and pursuing her passions for community, women, and storytelling, Stephanie has opened up doors that led to her holding impressive titles like local and national TV Host and Lifestyle Correspondent for NBC, Fox, and CBS affiliates, as well as Director of Engagement and Communications for Yellow. I was thrilled to interview such a dynamic woman, and I can't wait to see what Stephanie accomplishes next! Follow her on IG @stephwalterstv
This week on "What's Mine is Mine with Bianca Lynn," Executive Producer, Director, and Television Executive Noella Charles candidly shares her journey from a hustling freelancer to Vice President of Development and Production. Noella's strength to overcome the hurdles and believe in herself is a true testament to the fact that what's mine is mine!!!
Motivational Speaker, Re-entry Specialist, and Director of Sons of Someone Incorporated, Antoine Nelson, joins What's Mine is Mine and shares his journey from running the streets of Elizabeth, New Jersey, to becoming one of the city's most influential mentors. Keep up with Antoine and the ways you can support the community by following him on IG @AntoineTheInfluencer
Isis Arias kicks off the Season 3 premiere of What's Mine is Mine and shares her inspiring story of how trusting her intuition of following her interests led her to reach career heights she never imagined, her passion for mentorship and an honest look behind balancing being a professional, a wife, a mother, and individual. This episode is special because Isis was my manager before I evolved into who I am today (aka when I was a hot mess ) and always gave me grace. She even gifted me my first self-help book! Years later, it's incredible to see how much she impacted my growth as a person and manager!
Chief People Officer and Strategic HR Leader Shelley Grant Smith joins What's Mine is Mine for the Season 2 Finale to discuss her passion for people and share tips for interviewing and self-advocacy.
Journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist Jared Council joins What's Mine is Mine and chats about his path covering technology, finance, and black economics that led him to be part of the Wall Street Journal team recognized for their series about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. As he says, "If you go with the path that everybody's taking, you get what everybody gets."
TV Host and Producer Amanda Booz joins What's Mine is Mine with Bianca Lynn and shares her inspiring story of creating value, exuding kindness, and having unwavering faith to take some of the biggest risks that ended up being the biggest blessings of her career. @amandabooz
Anastasia Wright joins What's Mine is Mine with Bianca Lynn and shares her inspiring story of never questioning what you are born with and how the support from her community propelled her to start the successful IMG Agency and Records, a cultural programming, creative marketing agency, and management company.
Lauren McCray joins What's Mine is Mine with Bianca Lynn and drops gems about the importance of getting out of your own way, finding your voice, and remembering to encourage yourself when you don't get the acknowledgment you deserve as you navigate climbing the ranks.
Kurt Williamson joins What's Mine is Mine with Bianca Lynn and discusses how his childlike drive toward his abilities has brought him to create the series "Harlem Heights" on BET, win Telly Awards for Creative Directing on Michelle Obama's "When We All Vote," and Executive Produce and Direct the 2022 reboot of "Yo! MTV Raps".
In Episode 8 of What's Mine is Mine with Bianca Lynn, Janay James shares her experiences with how moving with intention has welcomed everything she needs as she navigates her next step of merging wellness into professional music and sports industries.
Brittany Sky joins me on the season 2 premiere of What's Mine is Mine for a candid conversation about her journey of taking risks and betting on herself, resulting in her becoming a successful social media entrepreneur.
I'm your host, Bianca Lynn, and welcome to What's Mine Is Mine, a podcast where I talk to my friends and peers about our experiences as black and brown professionals. I want this podcast to be the home of resources, inspiration, and encouragement for minorities across any industry. I've been working in the media industry for a little over 10 years, and looking back while I had some helpful allies, I went through a lot of tough learnings because I didn't have the guidance from someone who looked like me. Being a person of color is a beautiful, yet scary thing. We are often ignored, mistreated, discriminated against, and judged harshly. Being a Jersey girl, I didn't really take some of those things lightly and had learned the hard way. All of my lessons and lessons have brought me here, and this is my community service to you listening. There will be unique experiences that we have just because of how we were born. And if you ever need someone to talk to or to guide you, you're at the right place. Thank you for listening and connecting with me. Feel free to reach out to me if you'd like to chat one-on-one, and I hope you really enjoy my friend's stories.
Allynn Taylor dives into her journey to becoming a Life Coach and shares how helping her community understand how dropping expectations leads to a much happier life. Fun Fact: Allynn was my first life coach and introduced me to the life-changing methodologies that helped shape me into a better woman.
Creative Executive Sierra Reed discusses the importance of having faith in following what excites you. Knowing her purpose and believing in her love for audio, she drops gems of encouragement for staying the course that helped her journey from radio intern, to placing nationally syndicated award-winning programs, to launching a podcast network, to now serving on the Board of Governor's Executive Committee for The Podcast Academy and Ambies Awards.
Alexandria Sadé shares her non-traditional journey into the music industry specifically focusing on Music Supervision while simultaneously running her business, Black Girls Love Vinyl. Follow: @blackgirlslovevinyl
Khadija shares how determination and resilience pushed her from undecided to destined. Hear her journey from internships in Michigan to directing in Los Angeles.
Lee and I talk about being authentic at work - both creatively and as a person, and he shares the importance of finding and working with people you believe in. Say yes more to make it fun! We must remember what's mine is mine, that it already has our name on it. No one or nothing can take away what we are supposed to do. There will be challenges, but it doesn't matter because what's mine is mine!
Listen to Anthony Allred's journey from producing 106 & Park to be one of LA's most connected talent Executives. It's very important for us to remember what's mine is mine, that it already has our name on it. No one or nothing can take away what we are supposed to do. There will be challenges, but it doesn't matter because what's mine is mine!