Podcasts about african american chamber

We speak with Phillip Woolfolk, a former Bank Executive and former COO of the African American Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey. Why should you have connections or become a member of a Chamber of Commerce? We discuss African-American spending! Why should we invest in Africa? Should you get a business loan from a traditional bank or an alternate business lender? We also discuss investing strategies, and much more. Phillip Woolfork is also the author of Triumph in the Trenches Vol. 2. You can purchase this at https://www.phillipwoolfolk.com/category/all-products

Ann sits with Jocelyn Williams; the Coordinator for the center of Business Excellence for the African American Chamber of Commerce Boss conference at the Bric on February 26th -27th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black-owned businesses often face additional barriers to getting off the ground - a historic wealth gap and lack of access to resources, to name a few. The African American Chamber of Commerce advocates for Black business owners in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Host Racquel Williams talks with their President & CEO, Regina A. Hairston, and a member of the chamber, Jason Ray, President & Chief Investment Officer at Zenith Wealth Partners, about what Black-owned businesses need from the city of Philadelphia and from each other. Then, on Shara in the City, Black Dragon Takeout in West Philly has been getting a ton of buzz for its fusion of soul food with the aesthetics of Chinese takeout. Shara Dae Howard stops by to hear how this idea formed, and to decide if their wings live up to the hype. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On this episode of Boldline, Pam speaks with Tanisha Nunn Gary, President & CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida. Tanisha shares her inspiring career journey, transitioning from an 18-year career in law to leading the Chamber's mission of empowering and advocating for Black-owned businesses across Central Florida. Dive into the challenges minority entrepreneurs face, the invaluable resources available at the National Entrepreneur Center, and the Chamber's 80th anniversary in 2025. Tanisha and Pam also bond over their love of music, Central Florida's vibrant community, and the magic of an impromptu encounter with the legendary Tina Turner. 

In Part 1 of the conversation with  Dr Funke Olayinka, she shares candidly about aligning with your purpose and seeking clarity while navigating different seasons. She also shares about failures, delays, and her path to entrepreneurship. Funmi and Dr. Olayinka talk about faith, misconceptions about strong-willed women, and the importance of taking time to truly figure out who you are.  Episode GuideOn failures, delays, and the path to entrepreneuship- 10:31Taking time to figure out who you are: 19:20Leaning In vs. Self Awareness- 28:10Getting comfortable with who you are: 35:35About the GuestFunke Olayinka, MD is the Owner of Nothing Bundt Cake in Wayne, NJ and Founder and Chief Executive  Officer of GHIT Consulting INC., an Information Technology Consulting Firm primarily servicing the  Healthcare IT Industry.   Dr Olayinka has an extensive background including her current role on the Board of Directors for the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey supporting the chamber's mission to economically empower and sustain African American communities through entrepreneurship and capitalistic activities within the state of New Jersey.  She is also an Advisory and Advancement Council Member at the William Paterson Cotsakos College of Business serving to help advance William Paterson's mission and strengthen the University's competitive position among public institutions of higher education in New Jersey and beyond. She serves in various capacities and above-all, Dr. Olayinka is a wife and mom. Her family serves as daily motivation to work hard and strive to be the best version of herself.Connect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwomen

When you experience injustice, how do you respond? Do you immediately speak up and fight back?Maybe you get introspective and go deep into reflection, weighing out different options and scenarios before deciding how or whether to take action. Or do you suppress your authentic emotions and maintain a facade until you have figured out your next move?Many factors inform how you respond to threats and injustice–your values, life experiences, personality and temperament, identities, and privileges–to name just a few.Today's guest moved me profoundly with his responses in the days, weeks, and months following the January 6th insurrection in the face of many critics, threats, and risks. Not speaking up would have felt inauthentic for him, leaving him feeling out of alignment.New York Times best selling author, Harry Dunn,served in the United States Capitol Police from 2008 to 2023. He has been on duty for presidential inaugurations, joint sessions of Congress, State of the Union addresses as well as hundreds of peaceful protests and demonstrations.For his role defending the Capitol on January 6, 2021, Dunn received the Presidential Citizens Medal, the Congressional Gold Medal, the Capitol Police Service Medal, the Capitol Police Achievement Medal, the Gus Heningburg Award from the African American Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey, and the Concerned Black Men Award. He has been outspoken about his experience, testifying in congressional hearings and speaking in the media about the violence he experienced that day and its aftermath.His memoir, Standing My Ground: A Capitol Officer's Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble After January 6th provides a firsthand account of what happened that day and the ramifications it has on our political and legal systems, democracy, communities, and individuals. Listen to the full episode to hear:How Officer Dunn knew he needed to move from isolated and processing the events to speaking outHow Officer Dunn has navigated using his anger a purposeful forceThe fine balancing act of speaking as a citizen versus as a Capitol Police officer as he took his story publicHow speaking out and testifying at trials and in front of Congress was both a painful and ultimately healing experienceThe values and faith in democracy that keep Officer Dunn going back to work at the CapitolLearn more about Office Harry Dunn:Twitter: @libradunnStanding My Ground: A Capitol Police Officer's Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble After January 6thLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:Michael Jackson - We're Almost ThereSaturday Night LiveBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever

Regina A. Hairston is President/CEO of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ; DE (AACC), the region's premier Black business advocacy organization.  Contact: www.aachamber.org. Subscribe to Beepodcast Newsletter for updates, special events and be a part of this vibrant community of change-makers. Don't miss out! Tune in to the "Black Entrepreneur Experience" podcast, and be sure to subscribe, share, and listen to our episodes as we navigate the path to entrepreneurial greatness together. Your support helps us amplify the voices and stories that need to be heard. Together, we can create a thriving ecosystem of Black entrepreneurship.

This podcast covers the following subjects: - How can small business owners maximize profits? - Small business owners maximize profits - Maximize small business profits Mostly all small businesses have faced cash flow issues or are continually facing cash flow issues. However, most of them are leaving much-needed cash on the table unnecessarily. Whether it shortchanging yourself on the revenue side or letting money fall through the cracks on the expense side the result is the same, less cash available to run your business and lost personal income. I'll be talking with Phillip D. Woolfolk about strategies for how small business owners can Stop Leaving so much Money on the Table.Prior to transitioning to Chief Operations Officer of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, (AACCNJ) Phillip D. Woolfolk served as Managing Principal and Sr. Profitability Advisor for Main Street Advisory, LLC. The services of Main Street Advisory continue through strategic partners. Phillip acquired years of expertise in the private and public finance sectors including Commercial Lending, Small Business & Residential Mortgage Lending, Sales and Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Board Governance, Real Estate Finance, and Public & Private School Fiscal Management and Budgeting. His acquired expertise will be focused on increasing the capacity of the chamber in small business lending, pre-loan and post-loan technical assistance to Black Business Enterprises (BBEs) https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwoolfolk/

This episode, brought to you by Citizens, for deposit products, Member FDIC, is all about small business banking, the increasing importance of cash flow management and payments, and how Citizens is helping small business owners navigate the current market environment. This episode features:  Michael MacIntyre, Head of Business Banking Sales at Citizens   Mark Williams, SVP, Head of Business Banking Treasury Solutions at Citizens   Kate Conroy, SVP, Enterprise Payments Strategy & Innovation at Citizens   Thomas Grech, President & CEO at Queens Chamber of Commerce John Harmon, Founder, President & CEO at The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ) Abe Schlisselfeld, Senior Managing Director at CBIZ Marks Paneth

What happens when a hardworking, dedicated mom takes on multifaceted roles at the African-American Chamber of Commerce, the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women, and also doubles as a Chief Learning Officer? Meet Jae from Jae Elle Consulting, who joins us to share her journey of balancing a stellar career with the joys and challenges of motherhood. Tune in and prepare for the ride as we navigate her path, sprinkled with laughter, as we vibe-check with a fun quiz and share our love for classic TV characters. Jae's story is a compelling reminder of the importance of divine timing, and how detours often rectify deficiencies.  Wrapping up, Jae shares her toolbox for finding balance and flourishing in motherhood - staying organized, making time for self-care, and harnessing the power of affirmations and vision boards. This episode promises to be a testament to the resilience and power of modern moms - you don't want to miss it!Follow and Connect with Jae Ricks on Instagram.Don't forget to click the subscribe button.Connect with me on Instagram at Martini Mamas Podcast.

I am absolutely delighted to introduce my guest today, Lena Graham Morris! Our paths crossed at the grand opening of the new Dress For Success Nonprofit Organization in the Greater Orlando Area, and it was an instant connection. I take immense pride in serving as the ambassador for this remarkable location, while Lena holds a vital role on the board of directors, actively contributing to the uplifting of our community. In today's episode, we have the privilege of delving into Lena's inspiring journey towards attaining her leadership position in both her business and community. As a woman thriving in the construction industry, she graciously shares her daily agenda, sheds light on the challenges she faces as a woman in a male-dominated field, and provides invaluable tips on how she maintains her feminine identity amidst it all. Lena also shares her involvement with the National Association of Women Business Owners, highlighting the profound impact it has had thus far. We also delve into the various ways one can contribute to the Dress For Success organization. Prepare to be inspired and enlightened as we embark on this captivating conversation! The Entreprenista™- Smashing Goals and Breaking Glass Ceilings! This woman is no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship! She will tell you it runs through her DNA. Lena Graham Morris, the Entreprenista™, is the Chief Strategy Officer, Principal, and Shareholder of HORUS Construction Services Inc. and is currently in a succession plan to take ownership of her family's third-generation construction business. She takes the proverbial reins to be a trailblazer in an industry dominated by men. The company was established by her grandfather, grandmother, great-uncle, and father. Today she is working side by side with her mentor and partner, who is also her uncle. They have established strategic partnerships that have secured over $700 Million in total contracts over the last five years, ensuring the firm's largest contract in its history and spearheading the Business Equity Best Practices and Economic Impact Report for state renowned medical center. Lena brings over fifteen years of not-for-profit experience. Including key positions with PBS/NPR, Metro Orlando Urban League, and the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida. Lena has recently launched HORUS Academy with her partner and a team of strategic alliances. The 501©3 program offers mentor protégé assistance to small businesses. Follow Lena on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and her website! The Dress For Success Organization in the Greater Orlando Area is now accepting donations HERE! If you're in Orlando, FL or the surrounding areas, come join us for a complimentary sales training & nonprofit event! It's happening on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:00 PM at 9401 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761. For more information, please reach out to Executive director, Joann Febus, at 407-628-0506 or joann@dressforsuccessgreaterorlando.org If you're in Jacksonville, FL or the surrounding areas, come join us for the IFB Sales & Sparkles- Entrepreneur Meetup HERE! We're now enrolling in the Inner Feminine Beast™ Sales Academy with early adopter pricing, this 6-month program helps you reach your first 6-figures & beyond! Learn more⁠⁠ HERE!⁠⁠ Come join my complimentary Facebook group full of exclusive trainings, Sales Is Sexy & Simple, ⁠⁠HERE!⁠ My podcast is officially top 2.5% globally ranked out of 3 million podcasts on iTunes! I'm looking for guests for 2023! Are you a 7-figure entrepreneur who wants to be featured? We're filling 2023 now. Email info@cynthiastant.com to pitch! Stay tuned for new episodes every Monday and Thursday! Connect with me on Instagram & Facebook

Want to know about one of the nation's best programs empowering Black Girls? I speak to Cheryl Wadlington, Founder of Evoluer House which is opening registration for its award winning Program. https://www.evoluerhouse.org/ Much of the rest of the show is about economic empowerment. Stephanie Kosta, VP of Government Affairs for Comcast's Freedom Region tells us about the Comcast Rise Program which provides resources and support for small businesses in the form of grants, marketing services, media campaigns, and technology upgrades to help these businesses grow and thrive. It was designed to address the disparities faced by minority-owned businesses, particularly in the face of challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic but is now open to all small businesses. Application is open now until June 30th.www.ComcastRISE.com Operation Ten City is a faith based economic empowerment campaign coming to Philadelphia Friday, June 9th through Saturday, June 10th, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center | Terrace Ballroom, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Broad Street Atrium Entrance). The campaign brings economic restoration and prosperity to ten cities of our nation, including Philadelphia, and to close the wealth gap in black and brown communities through entrepreneurship and ownership. I speak to Ray Barnard – Lead Pastor, Impact Church Live! and Dr. Deloris Thomas – President of Joseph Business School about the campaign. All events are free and open to the public, but registration is required.www.OperationTenCity.comIG: Operation Ten CityI speak to Dr. John E. Harmon, Sr., Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer The African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ.) Serving more than 800 active members, the AACCNJ has become a central beacon for minority and non-minority advocacy building, community and government relations, business development, job retention, and education attainment. https://www.aaccnj.com.

In this month's episode, Monique and Valerie sit down with Regina Hairston, President and Chief Executive Officer of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE, to discuss the "dirty A word" - Advocacy, why you shouldn't be afraid of it and why it should be part of your nonprofit/philanthropic practice. Episode transcript here Listen to tips and examples on how to integrate advocacy in your practice and get access to resources to help you on this month's Patreon Episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-philanthropy/message

More than three years since the first U.S. shutdowns to address the spread of COVID-19, women are still experiencing strain and haven't recovered in the same ways as their male counterparts. We speak to business leaders and researchers about what impact they've seen on women in the Pennsylvania workforce.Today's guests include: Melanie Marie Boyer, executive director of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Lily Brown, assistant professor of psychology in psychiatry and director at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania; Denise Rousseau, H.J. Heinz II Professor of Organizational Behavior and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and the Tepper School of Business; and Doris Carson Williams, president of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania.

#046 - Today we are talking to Lori Watkins, the Founder and CEO of The Lord's Helper Boutique.  Lori did not grow up a religious person - she found it as an adult.  Impressed with her fellow worshipers' fashion, Lori researched how she could secure similar garments for herself.  She was shocked when she learned the price.  After discovering how much worshipers were being overcharged, she decided to do something about it - she became the curator of stylish church fashion at a reasonable price.“And I was really disappointed at what the cost of clothing really is and how consumers, especially in the Black community, well, I'm not gonna just say the Black community, but the urban areas in Oakland and surrounding areas - how we don't get none of the savings.  So my thought was, I hate to see people going to worship and spending all this money on things they don't have to and they are just going to worship.  So I said, hmm…. this just didn't feel right.”She started an annual fashion show, Dressing to Worship the King, and hundreds flocked to it.  She got support from local musical artists, pastors and sponsorships from local businesses.  Then the pandemic hit and the immediate shutdown to in-person events crushed her business."Unfortunately, when the pandemic hit, that was the biggest setback ever. I didn't get one sale, everything shut down. So did my business.  We shut down in 2020 and I think that was the biggest scare for everyone.  I remember I was fearful myself - 2020 went by, but then 21 came and there were no more conventions to go to."Lori was able to get a deal to bring her first fashion show back in ‘21 - outdoors at Preservation Park.  She is so grateful to all the support she receives from volunteer help and customers.  She is especially grateful to the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce.“one of the things the African American Chamber of Commerce does is they connect you and networking with groups that help you.  That's amazing in itself.  That you can connect with sources that will help your business, that will guide you to the next right thing.”Be Sure to listen until the end to hear Lori talk about how she assembled her team.

Joyce welcomes Doris Carson Williams, President & CEO from the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA, (AACCWP) to the show. In celebration of Black History Month, Doris will discuss the mission of the African American Chamber of Commerce, and its role in helping advance the lives of African Americans.

Joyce welcomes Doris Carson Williams, President & CEO from the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA, (AACCWP) to the show. In celebration of Black History Month, Doris will discuss the mission of the African American Chamber of Commerce, and its role in helping advance the lives of African Americans.

Val spoke with President Phil Andrews about how the organization helps small businesses across Long Island as well as how to qualify as a New York States Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise.

Dom welcomes in Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker to discuss her stance on constitutional stop-and-frisk after she was the only candidate to speak in favor of the useful police strategy in a forum with other candidates sponsored by DiverseForce and the African American Chamber of Commerce on Sunday. Parker first takes a moment to offer her thoughts on the passing of Philadelphia legend Jerry Blavat, explaining how he was a force in unifying Philadelphians of all races and generations through song and dance. Then, Parker and Giordano delve into the topic of stop-and-frisk with Parker passionately explaining why she is in favor of the strategy when employed in a constitutional manner. 

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes in Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker to discuss her stance on constitutional stop-and-frisk after she was the only candidate to speak in favor of the useful police strategy in a forum with other candidates sponsored by DiverseForce and the African American Chamber of Commerce on Sunday. Parker first takes a moment to offer her thoughts on the passing of Philadelphia legend Jerry Blavat, explaining how he was a force in unifying Philadelphians of all races and generations through song and dance. Then, Parker and Giordano delve into the topic of stop-and-frisk with Parker passionately explaining why she is in favor of the strategy when employed in a constitutional manner. Then, Dom welcomes Senator Rick Scott back onto the Dom Giordano Program to discuss RescueAmerica.com and the necessity for a plan for a Republican Senate to actually follow through on promises made during their respective campaigns. Scott preaches the importance of stopping wasteful spending to get a balanced budget, and speaks about the trend by Senate Republicans to cave into Democratic demands. Then, Sen. Scott reinforces the importance of protecting our borders, telling how his State of Florida has been affected by the immigration crisis. Also, Scott tells Giordano about his annoyance with the double standard in effect over the classified documents found in possession of President Biden and previews what to expect from RescueAmerica.com moving forward. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Hello Well Women; Happy December. On Show this week, I interview Becca Rea-Tucker, @thesweetfeminist. She is a baker and author with a passion for mixing sugar + strong opinions. She likes using baked goods as an artistic medium, talking about feelings, destigmatizing abortion, and all butter pie crust. Her first cookbook, Baking by Feel, is out now, discussing how to bake through your emotions and including recipes for all different emotions. She lives in Austin, TX, with her husband Rhys and pup Otis.We discuss:- Using your platform for advocacy.- How Baking can be therapeutic- There are no good and bad emotions - all emotions are OKAs always, all the links and information are at wellwomanlife.com/300show.The book she mentions:Sweet Land of Liberty: A History of America in 11 Pies by Rossi AnastopouloGet the 2023 Love & Leadership Planner brought to you by The Well Woman Showhttp://wellwomanlife.com/planner But first, we'll hear from Dara Romero, stylist who will give us tips on holiday styles. And I'm sharing the 2022 Well Woman Gift guide - curated items and resources by women, mostly native and black women - to make your month cozy and nourishing. All of these items and links are at wellwomanlife.com/300show. Fashion Advice for Well Women From Dara Romero, Personal Stylist at Macy's[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://wellwomanlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Fashion-2.mp4"][/video]To work with Dara, or find her recommendations: macys.com/PersonalStylist for booking appointments or Shop with Dara R. - Macys 2022 Well Woman Gift GuideFirst up, I have The Future Is Indigenous Women 2022 Holiday Shopping Guide which has items from native women owned businesses including soaps, clothing and jewelry.https://nmccap.my.canva.site/2022-holiday-shopping-guideSecond on my list is the Buy Black event on December 16th from 11am - 8pm in Albuquerque by the African American Chamber of Commerce, where all items are from black owned businesses.African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of CommerceThird, I have the Lunar Abundance book available at Luna and Luz, a woman owned shop in old town Albuquerque.Luna and Luz Modern West Goods

From Workforce Insights with Employ Milwaukee Podcast: This episode features a conversation with Nikki Purvis, President & CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin. Nikki discusses her career journey and reveals some of the biggest challenges that small businesses face. Nikki also shares her thoughts about how successful black-owned businesses play a critical role in closing the local and national wealth gap. You'll also hear about some of the organizations that the African American Chamber of Commerce partners with and how technology has made allowed the Chamber to have a greater reach.

This episode features a conversation with Nikki Purvis, President & CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin. Nikki discusses her career journey and reveals some of the biggest challenges that small businesses face. Nikki also shares her thoughts about how successful black-owned businesses play a critical role in closing the local and national wealth gap. You'll also hear about some of the organizations that the African American Chamber of Commerce partners with and how technology has made allowed the Chamber to have a greater reach.

It wasn't until 2007 that New Jersey had a dedicated state chamber for the African American business community. With Invest:Insights, Founder, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey John Harmon discussed the next steps in transforming New Jersey's economy into one where diversity flourishes, such as ensuring black business owners and entrepreneurs have adequate access to capital.

I've been keeping you up to date on my training for the AACR Philadelphia Marathon weekend when I'll be doing the 8k to benefit the oldest and largest cancer research foundation in the world. Thanks to you we've already raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars and 35 percent more have signed up for runners for research over last year. Join me in supporting this great organization supporting researchers who are discovering breakthroughs in cancer treatment. www.aacr.org/runnersforresearchIf you are a black business - there's no better resource than the African American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ and DE. I speak to Regina A. Hairston, President and CEO and Jovan Goldstein, Chair of the Board about the tools they offer to businesses and the return of the in person annual meeting and awards ceremony on October 26, 2022.www.aachamber.comThere are challenges facing men of color when it comes to addressing mental health. I speak with Gabe Bryant who is with the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services' initiative Engaging Males of Color about the issue, resources available and an upcoming film “Trigger: Stories of Those Impacted by gun Violence in Philadelphia which premiers October 17th.https://dbhids.org/event/trigger-film-premiere/https://healthymindsphilly.org/boost/I talk re-entry with Corie Priest, Community Engagement Program Administrator at the Delaware, the first person in the department's history they've hired who they've prosecuted in the past. https://www.wilmhope.org/https://doc.delaware.gov/dcrc/index.shtmlhttps://www.project-new-start.org/https://cepp.com/project/delaware-reentry/https://delcoda.com/programs-initiatives/reentry-coalition/First, I talk with Philadelphia Icon and Founder of PHILADANCO, Joan Myers Brown about the organizations upcoming concerts at the Kimmel Cultural Campus October 28-30th. https://www.kimmelculturalcampus.org/events-and-tickets/202223/kcp/philadanco-fall/

Doing business with the government is not as easy, but it can be very rewarding. I'll be talking with Wayne Smith about his Secrets for Developing Business in Urban Cities. Wayne Smith is Mayor Emeritus of Irvington ,NJ and CEO of Wayne Smith & Associates. He is an experienced marketing and public relations consultant specializing in urban issues working with individuals involved with entertainment, real estate development, media relations and grassroots public advocacy. An astute, accomplished businessman, Mayor Smith also served as chairman of the Black Urban Alliance, the African American Chamber of Commerce of NY/NJ, and the the Legislative Task Force of the Minority Business Braintrust. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-smi... Every Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazier is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts. Leadership LIVE is one of the many valuable resources provided through the Small Business Pro University empowering business owners to learn, profit, and grow. https://www.sbprou.com/

On this episode, Christina Balas is joined by Ofo Ezeugwu, the CEO and Founder of WYL (WhoseYourLandlord) and a 2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 lister for his work in social impact. Ofo was recently named to Forbes' #Next1000 List, recognized as the Young Professional of the Year by the African American Chamber of Commerce, and was named one of BET's #30Under30 as well as a Modern Man by Black Enterprise. Ofo has given lectures on tech, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills at prestigious institutions like The White House during the Obama Administration, Harvard University, Princeton University, Columbia University, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, among others. We discussed why WYL was launched, the gap it fills, and the benefits real world feedback on home-providers is actionable and how it can be truly beneficial for both parties.

In this episode of The New Jersey Banker, Mike Affuso, President and CEO of NJBankers, sits down with John Harmon, Founder, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce for a discussion on the challenges facing the African American business community, programs they offer to help businesses grow and the importance of their relationship with the New Jersey Banking Community.

August is Black Business Month. Black business owners make up 10% of the businesses in the nation, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. KYW's Racquel Williams sits with the president of the African American Chamber of Commerce, Regina Hairston, to talk about the importance of supporting Black Businesses and giving tips on starting a business here in Philadelphia. In honor of this month, we check in with a local business, Dillonades LLC. Dillonades is a mom-and-son duo business started by Tiffany Greene with her 14-year-old son Dillon. Tiffany talks about her challenges when turning a side hustle into a business. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recognized for his leadership, passion, and infectious desire to promote positive outcomes; Donavan Sterling West has built a reputation as a community developer and activist, entrepreneur, critical thinker, strategic planner, in the Tri-state Philadelphia area and beyond. Living by the mantra, “You DO what you can, with what you have, from where you are!” Donavan is a forward-thinking executive who has dedicated his life to communityempowerment, public affairs and social services. With a spirit of continuous improvement,having graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor's degree in Administration ofJustice and Minority Studies, he earned a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University to be better equipped in this pursuit.Donavan led the African American Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia, Delaware and New Jersey [AACC] through the impacts of the first six months of this unprecedented pandemic corresponding and caucusing with members of City Counsel, House, Senate and Congress. He engaged with the Asian, Hispanic & LGBTQ chamber in group discussion to send a letter to the Governor outlining common issues while offering solutions to support AACC members. He also built successful partnerships with various organizations including the PA Legislative Black Caucus and the SBA to facilitate an informational town hall with 200+ attendees; DiverseForce and Lendistry to give businesses direct access to PPP loans; providing weekly business updates on local radio stations WURD and 103.9FM and other social media platforms all while managingto increase AACC membership by 29% during this period. As AACC President, he also partnered with Sen. Vincent Hughes, Rep Jordan Harris, United Bank, PIDC, Commerce Department & WPFSI to walk members through the $100MM Historically Disadvantaged Business Revitalization Grant. He also facilitated events with Congressman Evans, AG Josh Shapiro and the City Controller during this time.You can check Donavan out on Instagram every Wednesday at 8pm EST - @donavanwest

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Janie Lacy. Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. By addressing the root issue of their suffering, Janie creates breakthrough experiences from the inside out, allowing her clients to finally find peace within themselves they have so desperately longed for in life. She is a nationally recognized expert in the field of relationship trauma. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice. Her accolades and awards include: Orlando Business Journal's 2021 "Women Who Mean Business", Onyx Magazine's 2020 “Woman on the Move,” Orlando Magazine's 2019 “Women of the Year” and African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida 2018 “Enterprise Business of the Year.” Janie is the host of her syndicated VoiceAmerica Show called “Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” which can be found on iHeart, iTunes, Alexa, Spotify, and Spreaker. Janie helps women overcome toxic relationships.  She's the creator of Woman Redeemed, an intensive experiential group experience that uses proven therapy strategies to start women on their healing journey. After experiencing the devastating trauma of her eldest sister leaving a domestic violent relationship resulting in her murder. Janie uses her experience and expertise to help others break patterns of toxic love. In this episode we discuss TEDx, trauma, relationships, the signs of toxic relationships, women redeemed and experiential therapy. Website - https://www.lifecounselingsolutions.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/janielacy FB - https://www.facebook.com/drjanielacy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janielacy TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k1ocw177lk "I started practicing in 2007 as a licensed therapist" - 00:01:52 "I'm a big believer especially from the relationship space and a therapy space" - 00:33:21 "No matter what you've been through, no matter what's happened to you" - 01:06:50 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Janie Lacy. Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. By addressing the root issue of their suffering, Janie creates breakthrough experiences from the inside out, allowing her clients to finally find peace within themselves they have so desperately longed for in life. She is a nationally recognized expert in the field of relationship trauma. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice. Her accolades and awards include: Orlando Business Journal's 2021 "Women Who Mean Business", Onyx Magazine's 2020 “Woman on the Move,” Orlando Magazine's 2019 “Women of the Year” and African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida 2018 “Enterprise Business of the Year.” Janie is the host of her syndicated VoiceAmerica Show called “Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” which can be found on iHeart, iTunes, Alexa, Spotify, and Spreaker. Janie helps women overcome toxic relationships.  She's the creator of Woman Redeemed, an intensive experiential group experience that uses proven therapy strategies to start women on their healing journey. After experiencing the devastating trauma of her eldest sister leaving a domestic violent relationship resulting in her murder. Janie uses her experience and expertise to help others break patterns of toxic love. In this episode we discuss TEDx, trauma, relationships, the signs of toxic relationships, women redeemed and experiential therapy. Website - https://www.lifecounselingsolutions.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/janielacy FB - https://www.facebook.com/drjanielacy LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janielacy TEDx Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k1ocw177lk "I started practicing in 2007 as a licensed therapist" - 00:01:52 "I'm a big believer especially from the relationship space and a therapy space" - 00:33:21 "No matter what you've been through, no matter what's happened to you" - 01:06:50 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined by John Harmon, Sr., IOM, Founder, President & CEO, African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ, who talks about the leadership lessons he learned throughout the pandemic and who influenced him as a leader. Then, Steve and Mary talk with Nicole … Continue reading Lessons in Leadership: John Harmon and Nicole Harris-Hollingsworth

Healthcare reimbursement models are ever-changing which requires the industry to seek out diversity in thought and experience to stay fiscally resilient in challenging times.  LaTasha Barnes understands the importance of financial operations to meet the needs of taking care of people. Resiliency in a highly competitive industry during challenging times has led her to see the healthcare system holistically when making key decisions.  Patient flow and care continuum are paramount and top of mind when assessing supply utilization, patient acuity, industry benchmarks and key performance indicators.  “ The numbers don't always tell the whole story. You must understand the business operations to be an effective financial executive.  Says LaTasha BarnesBe intentional when framing opportunities in healthcare finance Alternative career experiences can make you special because it gives you differentiation!   As chief financial officer (CFO) of Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, LaTasha Barnes oversees all financial operations for the 480-bed regional hospital. Previously, she was CFO of Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies and Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children from 2018-to 2020 and played a leading role in financial, operational, and strategic initiatives for the organization.LaTasha has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare finance. Before joining Orlando Health, she held leadership positions with Hospital Corporation of American (HCA), most recently as CFO of Tampa Community Hospital. An experienced CPA, she also is a former auditor for Arthur Andersen and Deloitte & Touche.She earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Tennessee State University in Nashville and holds CPA licenses in both Florida and Tennessee.LaTasha is a member of the National Association of Black Accountants and has served on the board of directors for Central Florida Community Arts, Girls on the Run Central Florida, and the African American Chamber of Commerce Central Florida and was recently chosen as a nominee as Business Woman of the Year honoree.Let us welcome LaTasha Barnes to the Follow The Brand podcast where we are building a 5 STAR Brand that you can follow! https://www.orlandohealth.com/www.5starbdm.com

Nearly 400 killed as flooding inflicts 'untold havoc' in South Africa Tax Day: IRS reminds last-minute filers of tax deadlineHow the homelessness crisis hit one of California's most affordable cities Africa experiencing longest-running decline in COVID-19 infections Individual wealth building for African AmericansCalifornia reparations panel ready for first face-to-face meetingJamaica Removes All Entry Requirements for Tourists Why Bracken has made initiative with African American Chamber supporting Black businesses a top priority Black Student Success Week returns April 25-29, 2022 The Environmental Downside of Electric Vehicles GM and Honda are working to build electric vehicles that people can actually afford California public school student enrollment drops to lowest in two decades

Small businesses are often overlooked or marginalized, which makes it difficult for them to Survive and THRIVE. I'll be talking with John E. Harmon, Sr. IOM about Economic Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship. John E. Harmon, Sr. IOM has served as the Founder, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (AACCNJ), since 2007. In this role he works to identify strategic partnerships in both the public and private sector to connect AACCNJ members and supporters to resources and opportunities to grow. Harmon's prior experience includes founding a transportation company 1989 and working in finance at both Chemical Bank and The Bowery Savings Bank. Every Tuesday evening on Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! - Talking Small Business, your host Andrew Frazier is joined by experienced entrepreneurs and business owners who share their secrets to success via Livestream. You will learn about developing your business leadership skills from our roster of high-performing guest experts. Leadership LIVE is one of the many valuable resources provided through the Small Business Pro University empowering business owners to learn, profit, and grow. www.SBProU.com

We discussed a number of things including:1. Tracey and C.J.'s entrepreneurial journeys2. How entrepreneurship education has changed since NFTE3. New trends and initiatives4. Prisoner/reentry education initiative5. Youth education initiatives - gaming Tracey is the Founder of From the Block to the Boardroom LLC, VP & COO of Phax Group Construction & Design LLC, Senior Managing Partner with Phax Group LLC, and cofounder of Reentry Ventures.Educated in the Trenton public school system, Mr. Syphax received his diploma in 1980. He later attended Mercer County Vocational Technical School. He has spent his 20 year career in business as a strong advocate for ending mass incarceration for non-violent offenders by using proper re-entry tools and entrepreneurship.  Mr. Syphax is a former Co-Chairman of the Board for the Mayor's Office of Employment & Training (MOET) in Trenton, NJ. He is a former board member of Capitol City Redevelopment Corporation, having been nominated by Senator Shirley Turner and appointed by Governor Christie to oversee millions of dollars in construction around the Capitol District. He was also the 2011 Princeton Chamber Entrepreneur of the year, the 1st African American to receive this award in the Chamber's 51yr history.In June of 2016, From the Block to the Boardroom launched Reentry Ventures in partnership with Open for Business Ventures with the shared goal of helping returning citizens through entrepreneurship and online support networks. Mr. Syphax was Co-Chairman of the Board of the African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ and Chairman of the Trustee Board at Union Baptist Church. He was selected as a 2014 White House “Champion of Change” Honoree for his diligent work in the Re-entry field and for being a strong advocate on behalf of the formerly incarcerated from an unprecedented number of 900 nominees throughout the country. One of his proudest programs, of which he is a founding Board member and current Chairman of the Board, is the Minding Our Business (MOB) program; an 18 yr old national award-winning program that mentors and teaches 6th & 7th grade public school students how to start and operate a business.Both national and locally, Mr. Syphax has received many awards for his business success, passion in giving back to his community and uplifting as well as encouraging the next generation of entrepreneurs. He was named Empower Magazine's 2014 “Person of the Year” and is the former host of weekly radio and TV shows titled, “Violence Serves No Purpose” and “Trenton Talks” on WIMG 1300 AM and WZBN Channel 25.He has been featured in numerous publications, magazines & news outlets such as NJBIZ, C-Span, The Network Journal, Black Enterprise, NJN News, CNN Ireport, Don Diva Magazine, Young Men's Perspective Magazine, The Source Magazine and BBC News of London. Mr. Syphax is a contributor in the documentary, “Elementary Genocide 1 & 2” and co-stars in the upcoming documentary, “Incarcerating US.” Mr. Syphax is also the author of the award-winning memoir, “From the Block to the Boardroom” which details his life story.------C.J. is an entrepreneur and educator with vast experience teaching entrepreneurship and starting small businesses. He holds an MBA from Babson College and is a leader in entrepreneurial education who specializes in curriculum design for individuals and groups. He's designed startup programs at all levels from elementary to adult learners, is certified in Driving Economic Growth Through Entrepreneurship Ecosystems through Babson Executive Edu. and he's also a certified corporate coach. C.J. believes in lifelong learning and leads by example. He enrolls in 3-4 courses each year and is certified in Entrepreneurship Essentials via Harvard Business School.  C.J. is a co-founder of The National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship. At NFTE, he helped develop curriculum and launch an entrepreneurship training program that's been implemented at high schools and universities around the world. During his career, he has trained thousands of entrepreneurs in the principles of starting and scaling a small business.Throughout his career C.J. has focused on supporting entrepreneurs through training programs such as Veterans Launching Ventures, Reentry Ventures, and Street Startups C.J. has also taught and lectured on entrepreneurship at Wharton, Columbia, Stanford, Babson and Georgetown, just to name a few. A highlight of his career was bringing entrepreneurship education programs to India and UK. His work has been featured in publications such as Inc.  Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Success Magazine, and Black Enterprise. In 2014, C.J. co-authored The Beginner's Guide to Entrepreneurship and co-founded workshops with specially developed curriculum, complete with online entrepreneurial networks! Open for Business Ventures /Network, a multi-platform company providing entrepreneurship education through a combination of online courses and real-time.

In celebration of Black History Month, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today posted its latest ECONversations podcast. This month's vibrant conversation centers around topics relevant for Black entrepreneurs and Black business owners, including what it takes for Black entrepreneurs to start a business in New Jersey, hurdles facing minority business enterprises (MBE's) and steps New Jersey is taking to advance a stronger fairer economy. Hosted by NJEDA's Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Michelle Boden, this episode of ECONversations features the following guests: •Terrence Clark - President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the New York New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council •Desmond Hayes – Founder of GeoGreens •Ferlanda Fox Nixon – Franchisee, publisher, and editor of TAPinto Denville and Chief of Policy and Government Affairs for the African American Chamber of Commerce •Valarie Cofield – CEO, Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC)

In honor of Black History month, we are talking about the Equitable Small Business Initiative, a lending program focusing on Black Business Enterprises and minority owned businesses in New Jersey. The initiative was founded in part through a donation by the Pascale Sykes Foundation. In the episode we welcome Phillip D. Woolfolk, Chief Operations Officer of the African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ, and Bydeia Harmon, Community Development Officer for the Chamber. Most recently Phillip served as the Managing Principal & Profitability Advisor for Main Street Advisory, LLC. He is a Senior Associate for the new social media App, Grapevyne, and is Co-founder of P & P Real Estate Investment Company, founded in 1989 focused on residential and commercial mixed used real estate. ​A native of Philadelphia, Bydeia attended the HBCU Delaware State University, majoring in Finance and Banking. He has served as a mortgage loan officer at Bank of America, as well as in management roles with Wells Fargo bank and Santander. Click here to contact Bydeia Harmon for additional information. Click here to apply for an ESBI loan. To view the work of The Pascale Sykes Foundation, click here. #BlackHistoryMonth #Equitable #BlackBusinessEnterprises --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pascale-sykes/message

John Harmon, President, and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey joins Glenn Freidman to talk about his past experiences and journey to the c-suite. 

Ray Schwetz and Donyshia Boston-Hill get business empowerment from Phil Andrews, a seasoned not-for-profit leader, founding President of the African-American Small Business Foundation, Board Member of the Long Island Association, an President of the African-American Chamber of Commerce.

Public schools and facilities will be closed. Church bells will chime, while a number of flags will fly at half-mast.  Because in 1983, former Republican President Ronald Reagan proclaimed that the third Monday of January would forever be observed as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.This coming Monday, Jan. 17, Monitor Mondays will honor the slain civil rights leader with a special report recognizing efforts by various stakeholders to advance a variety of initiatives designed to improve health equity in America.Reporting on how communities of color can benefit from regulatory efforts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and related federal agencies will be Lenel James, a business lead for Health Information Exchange & Innovation for the BlueCross and BlueShield Association (BCBSA). Mr. James was formerly associated with the Region V Regional Health Equity Council of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Minority Health. In addition, he previously served on the Board of the Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce in Chicago, the second largest African American Chamber of Commerce in the US.Other segments to be featured during the live broadcast include the following:Risky Business: Healthcare attorney David Glaser, shareholder in the law offices of Fredrikson & Bryon, will join the broadcast with his trademark segment.Monday Rounds: Ronald Hirsch, MD, vice president of R1 RCM, will be making his Monday Rounds with another installment of his popular segment.RAC Report: Healthcare attorney Knicole Emanuel, a partner at the law firm of Practus, will file the Monitor Mondays RAC Report. Legislative Update: Former CMS official Matthew Albright, now chief legislative affairs officer for Zelis, will report on the status of healthcare legislation associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic.SDoH Report: Tiffany Ferguson, a subject matter expert on the social determinants of health (SDoH), will report on the news that's happening at the intersection of the healthcare regulations and the SDoH.

Janie and I had so much in common! This conversation went into very deep areas, including toxic relationships, therapy, trauma, and more. How do these things come out in relationships and how can we use it to move us to higher levels? We talk about all these things - enjoy!    Key Takeaways: Healing is the new sexy Everyone has a story   About Dr. Janie: Dr. Janie Lacy, LMHC, NCC, CSAT-S is a Licensed Relationship Trauma Psychotherapist who has over fifteen years of experience working with those who have unsuccessfully tried to break free from their toxic relationship patterns. By addressing the root issue of their suffering, Janie creates breakthrough experiences from the inside out, allowing her clients to finally find peace within themselves they have so desperately longed for in life. She is a nationally recognized expert in the field of relationship trauma. Janie has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN|HLN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC to name a few. She is also a faculty member with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals and an entrepreneur who took her counseling business from a solo practice to a group specialty practice. Her accolades and awards include: Orlando Business Journal's 2021 "Women Who Mean Business", Onyx Magazine's 2020 “Woman on the Move,” Orlando Magazine's 2019 “Women of the Year” and African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida 2018 “Enterprise Business of the Year.” Janie is the host of her syndicated VoiceAmerica Show called “Let's Talk About It with Janie Lacy” which can be found on iHeart, iTunes, Alexa, Spotify, and Spreaker. Janie helps women overcome toxic relationships. She's the creator of Woman Redeemed, an intensive experiential group experience that uses proven therapy strategies to start women on their healing journey. After experiencing the devastating trauma of her eldest sister leaving a domestic violent relationship resulting in her murder. Janie uses her experience and expertise to help others break patterns of toxic love.   Where to Find Dr. Janie: https://www.janielacy.com/ https://lifecounselingsolutions.com/ https://www.womanredeemed.com/   Check out the Woman Redeemed Programs - 12 Week Groups, Retreat Weekend, Conference, & Course   Where to Find Tamra: I'd love to get to know you. Website Free Facebook Group Facebook Instagram TEXT Me at

In this episode, we talk with Deborah Davis, Director of the Minority Business Assistance Center at the African American Chamber of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.https://mbaccincy.com/https://mbaccincy.com/media/https://www.aacconomics.com/

Joyce welcomes Doris Carson Williams, president and CEO of The African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) to the show. The mission of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania is to continuously improve business and professional opportunities for African American business owners and professionals. Guided by the core values of equity in opportunity, economic advancement, self-sufficiency and entrepreneurial excellence, the organization seeks to advance economic parity for the African American business community by ensuring full participation in the public and private sectors throughout the region. In addition to her duties at the AACC, Ms. Carson Williams is the vice-chair of the Highmark Foundation board of directors, and sits on the Highmark Inc. board. Highmark Health is AHN's parent company. As of August 2020, Ms. Williams was named to AHN's board of directors. She also serves on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. During the show, Ms. Carson Williams will discuss the AACC's commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities as part of that mission.

Joyce welcomes Doris Carson Williams, president and CEO of The African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) to the show. The mission of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania is to continuously improve business and professional opportunities for African American business owners and professionals. Guided by the core values of equity in opportunity, economic advancement, self-sufficiency and entrepreneurial excellence, the organization seeks to advance economic parity for the African American business community by ensuring full participation in the public and private sectors throughout the region. In addition to her duties at the AACC, Ms. Carson Williams is the vice-chair of the Highmark Foundation board of directors, and sits on the Highmark Inc. board. Highmark Health is AHN's parent company. As of August 2020, Ms. Williams was named to AHN's board of directors. She also serves on the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. During the show, Ms. Carson Williams will discuss the AACC's commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities as part of that mission.

It's been a hundred years since the Black Wall Street massacre. Philly's African American Chamber head says we must all help Black-owned businesses thrive

“I believe when we hone in on the biggest version of ourselves, we definitely get really clear on what we want in our overall life”. In this podcast episode, personal and professional transformation coach Desiree Cocroft shares with us her top tips on how to gain confidence and clarity - traits that are vital for any business to excel. Tune in! Meet Desiree: Desiree Cocroft is a personal and professional transformation coach who specializes in helping female entrepreneurs and leaders figure out what comes next in life. Drawing from her certifications and years of training in executive coaching and positive psychology, she has helped her clients successfully birth their first business, happily restart their life in a new city, transition to a more lucrative position at work and more.Desiree is the host of her own podcast, Get Your Life Today, and her expertise has also been featured on The Gifters Podcast, Exposed the Podcast, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee and the PowHer Network.  She is also an award-winning author who has appeared on stages for TEDx, Innovation Women, Marquette University, the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin and more. In her free time, she works as the co-founder and board chair of a six-figure nonprofit called Signature Dance Company. She lives in Philadelphia. Here is the link to her TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/buvF-QdgeoM And find her on Instagram: @desireecocroft To learn more about the American Academy of Micropigmentation visit our website: www.micropigmentation.org

This special edition of Mind Your Business is a takeover, hosted by Investors Bank. Michael MacIntyre, Director of Business & Government Banking interviewed the leaders of three major chambers of commerce and a top community development financial institution (CDFI). Guests include: Randy Peers, President & CEO of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, John Harmon, IOM, Founder, President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, Thomas Gretch, President and CEO of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, Paul Quintero, CEO of Ascendus CDFI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of It's ONME Local - Central Valley, producer host Julia Dudley Najieb reviews excerpts of Fresno County Department of Health media briefing concerning COVID-19 variants and equity issues among ethnic groups, featuring Dr. Rais Vohra - Interim Health Officer for the Fresno County Dept of Health and Eric Payne of the State of Calif. Health ; Tulare County is almost to the orange tier; Arleana Waller's ShePower benefits young girls in Kern County and the African-American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County has some helpful free workshops for businesses, entrepreneurs and non-profits.

We're taking an in-depth look at the racial wealth gap in this country. How did we get here and how do we dig our way out. Joining us for an informative and lively conversation are: Kimberly Stewart, Founder and CEO of KRS Wealth Management; Tanisha Nunn Gary, President of the African American Chamber of Commerce Central Florida; and Realtor Cheryl Zachery of The Zackery Group, Centric Realty Services, LLC.

Mike Sipple, Jr. is known for his 20 years of experience at Centennial; a prominent national-boutique executive and talent search firm. He joins us this week to discuss executive recruiting and how leadership has changed in this always-connected world. We also talk about corporate responsibility and how they play a role in the startup ecosystem. Mike explains how smart leaders embrace the entrepreneurial bug in their most innovative employees and how he suggests they nurture and incubate great ideas.In late 2017, Mike and his team launched a new organization to further support their clients. The Talent Magnet Institute® is a global leadership development platform and consultancy – helping leaders and organizations in, “Becoming A Talent Magnet™, a propriety leadership development system, and certification process.Mike also hosts the Talent Magnet Institute podcast, which has been downloaded more than 48,000 times by leaders from 80 different countries. The Talent Magnet Institute podcast boldly tackles the toughest issues leaders face daily: from optimizing teams, building inclusive and equitable cultures, and empowering others to the loneliness and fatigue unique to those at the top of the org chart. Leaders and boards turn to Mike for his experience-based insights on hiring, succession planning, strategy alignment, talent development, and how to build a ‘talent magnet’ culture. Mike is a passionate advocate of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI & B). He serves on the board of directors for the African-American Chamber of Commerce and has forged partnerships with the Urban League, The Weekly Memo, and other organizations committed to DEI & B. Mike and his wife of 17 years live in Villa Hills, their son Jacob attends Beechwood, and their daughter Abby and Ethan attend River Ridge Elementary. On weekends the Sipple’s can be found around the region on basketball courts or baseball fields.Links: www.mikesipplejr.com www.Talentmagnetpodcast.comwww.Talentmagnet.com/trialTrial is a $1 – 30 day trial for our listeners and community to Mike's global leadership platformSupport the show (https://paypal.me/sidehustlecity)

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) continues its Black History Month celebration by focusing this month's podcast on New Jersey’s 80,000 Black- and Brown-owned small businesses and the contributions they make to our state's economy. They also discuss ways the NJEDA has worked with our partners in the public and private sectors to develop programs and initiatives with diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind. This month, our host, Tai Cooper, is joined by the NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan and its first-ever Chief Diversity Officer Michelle Bodden, as well as John Harmon, the Founder/President/CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey and Small Business Owner Tara Dowdell, who has been helping the NJEDA spread awareness of our COVID-Relief programs.

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Is there a level playing field for New Jersey’s Black and brown businesses? How have these businesses weathered the pandemic? And what do they need to succeed in the future? We talk to two people who have their fingers on the pulse of these topics and more: John Harmon, president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, and Carlos Medina, president and CEO of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey.

Expanding your search and stopping for directions podcast welcomes motivational speaker, author, radio host, and singer Willie Jolley to the program.Dr. Willie Jolley has been described as a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality. With corporate audiences that include Wal-Mart, GM, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott or The Million Dollar Round Table...Dr. Jolley's presentations are high energy, enthusiastic, and deliver nuggets on how every person can live a better life, one day at a time!In our talk Willie and I discuss what its going to take to make 2021 the best year of your life! With 2020 coming to a close, so many are ready to put it behind them and enjoy some peace and success. Dr. Jolley is going to show you how!......*******Expanding your search Guest Bio on Dr. Willie Jolley.*******Dr. Willie Jolley Helps Organizations Maximize Profits and Elevate the Performance of Their People…to Achieve Greater Results!There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He has been described simultaneously as a world-class, Hall of Fame speaker, singer, best-selling author and media personality.Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings as a fired singer, who was replaced by a karaoke machine! He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International, inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and achieved the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional by the National Speakers Association. He's the recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award, named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by Speaking.com and Business Leader of The Year by The African American Chamber of Commerce.Dr. Jolley uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and maximize their God-given potential! Many know him as the speaker Ford Motor Company called on when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. His work helped Ford reject a government bailout and go on to Billion Dollar profits!Dr. Jolley has built a reputation of being captivating, compelling and life changing! No matter the venue, from his Dr. Willie Jolley's Wealthy Ways podcast on iHeartRadio to his SiriusXM Radio show, to his audiences like Walmart, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott or The Million Dollar Round Table, Dr. Jolley keeps it moving with high energy, high content and great enthusiasm. He delivers memorable nuggets and usable strategies on how every person can live a better life, one day at a time!Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and An Attitude of Excellence, which was endorsed by Dr. Stephen Covey and Alan Mulally (former CEO of Ford Motors). He is also featured on the front of the top-selling book, Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul II.He has also written a popular new marriage book, co-authored with his wife of over 33 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley. The book is entitled, Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last!Dr. Jolley holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Faith-Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School of Theology, a master's degree in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from The American University.  Dr. Jolley resides with his family in Washington, DC.Support the show (https://directionchurch.churchcenter.com/giving)

Expanding your search and stopping for directions podcast welcomes motivational speaker, author, radio host, and singer Willie Jolley to the program.Dr. Willie Jolley has been described as a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality. With corporate audiences that include Wal-Mart, GM, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott or The Million Dollar Round Table...Dr. Jolley's presentations are high energy, enthusiastic, and deliver nuggets on how every person can live a better life, one day at a time!In our talk Willie and I discuss what its going to take to make 2021 the best year of your life! With 2020 coming to a close, so many are ready to put it behind them and enjoy some peace and success. Dr. Jolley is going to show you how!*******Expanding your search Guest Bio on Dr. Willie Jolley.*******Dr. Willie Jolley Helps Organizations Maximize Profits and Elevate the Performance of Their People…to Achieve Greater Results!There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He has been described simultaneously as a world-class, Hall of Fame speaker, singer, best-selling author and media personality.Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings as a fired singer, who was replaced by a karaoke machine! He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International, inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and achieved the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional by the National Speakers Association. He's the recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award, named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by Speaking.com and Business Leader of The Year by The African American Chamber of Commerce.Dr. Jolley uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and maximize their God-given potential! Many know him as the speaker Ford Motor Company called on when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. His work helped Ford reject a government bailout and go on to Billion Dollar profits!Dr. Jolley has built a reputation of being captivating, compelling and life changing! No matter the venue, from his Dr. Willie Jolley's Wealthy Ways podcast on iHeartRadio to his SiriusXM Radio show, to his audiences like Walmart, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott or The Million Dollar Round Table, Dr. Jolley keeps it moving with high energy, high content and great enthusiasm. He delivers memorable nuggets and usable strategies on how every person can live a better life, one day at a time!Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and An Attitude of Excellence, which was endorsed by Dr. Stephen Covey and Alan Mulally (former CEO of Ford Motors). He is also featured on the front of the top-selling book, Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul II.He has also written a popular new marriage book, co-authored with his wife of over 33 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley. The book is entitled, Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last!Dr. Jolley holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Faith-Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School of Theology, a master's degree in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from The American University.  Dr. Jolley resides with his family in Washington, DC.Support the show (https://directionchurch.churchcenter.com/giving)

Expanding your search and stopping for directions podcast welcomes motivational speaker, author, radio host, and singer Willie Jolley to the program.Dr. Willie Jolley has been described as a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality. With corporate audiences that include Wal-Mart, GM, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott or The Million Dollar Round Table...Dr. Jolley's presentations are high energy, enthusiastic, and deliver nuggets on how every person can live a better life, one day at a time!In our talk Willie and I discuss what its going to take to make 2021 the best year of your life! With 2020 coming to a close, so many are ready to put it behind them and enjoy some peace and success. Dr. Jolley is going to show you how!*******Expanding your search Guest Bio on Dr. Willie Jolley.*******Dr. Willie Jolley Helps Organizations Maximize Profits and Elevate the Performance of Their People…to Achieve Greater Results!There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He has been described simultaneously as a world-class, Hall of Fame speaker, singer, best-selling author and media personality.Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings as a fired singer, who was replaced by a karaoke machine! He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International, inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and achieved the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional by the National Speakers Association. He's the recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award, named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by Speaking.com and Business Leader of The Year by The African American Chamber of Commerce.Dr. Jolley uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and maximize their God-given potential! Many know him as the speaker Ford Motor Company called on when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. His work helped Ford reject a government bailout and go on to Billion Dollar profits!Dr. Jolley has built a reputation of being captivating, compelling and life changing! No matter the venue, from his Dr. Willie Jolley's Wealthy Ways podcast on iHeartRadio to his SiriusXM Radio show, to his audiences like Walmart, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott or The Million Dollar Round Table, Dr. Jolley keeps it moving with high energy, high content and great enthusiasm. He delivers memorable nuggets and usable strategies on how every person can live a better life, one day at a time!Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and An Attitude of Excellence, which was endorsed by Dr. Stephen Covey and Alan Mulally (former CEO of Ford Motors). He is also featured on the front of the top-selling book, Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul II.He has also written a popular new marriage book, co-authored with his wife of over 33 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley. The book is entitled, Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last!Dr. Jolley holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Faith-Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School of Theology, a master's degree in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from The American University.  Dr. Jolley resides with his family in Washington, DC.Support the show (https://directionchurch.churchcenter.com/giving)

The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County is taking their annual Thanksgiving dinner to the people, and the African American Chamber of Commerce is ready to open its new coworking space. Plus, some of the grimmest COVID news we've had so far. 

This week’s episode features S. Shani Saunders, Brandywine Realty Trust’s Property Management and Bjorn Henriques, Fox Television Stations and Co-Chairs of The African American Chamber of Commerce For PA-NJ-DE. Join us as they discuss the state of black businesses and the upcoming "African American Chamber of Commerce For PA-NJ-DE 27th Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony Thursday, October 29th.

On this episode of Speaking to Influence, Donavan West reveals the two types of people he's connecting with in order to build bridges and support businesses owners during the pandemic. During this conversation Laura and Donavan discuss the need to cut through industry noise, and why “yelling louder” only creates confusion for your audience. Donavan also shares how Covid has exposed weak points within businesses and how we can connect with individuals to provide education and services in a way that supports them where they are right now. Donavan S. West serves as the CEO and Founder of Culturally Congruent Solutions (CCS) a boutique consulting firm that offers strategic forward thinking and industry-specific coaching and trainings to support the core needs of businesses. As the former President of the of the African American Chamber of Commerce for PA, DE and NJ, Donavan has recently launched Black Business Accelerator (BBA) a Non-Profit Organization focused on developing black businesses in the converging marketplace.  Donavan's deep understanding of relationships, both workplace and interpersonal, uniquely positions him to offer a comprehensive coaching and training platform to his client base. His passion for counseling others through the lens of relationships and motivational encouragement allows for his clients to experience a powerful and transformative coaching experience.   You can connect with Donavan in the following ways: Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/donavan-s-west-b24071a4/ Instagram: @Donavanswest or @TherelationshipscriptFB Facebook: Donavan S. West https://www.facebook.com/donavan.s.west/   To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C's of influence. You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @Laura Sicola  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a podcast episode that wasn't a comfortable discussion for me to have - but it needs to be shared. We cover some topics on race, diversity, and the concept of allyship. Some of the topics covered include:I KNOW I don’t have a deep enough appreciation for the systemic racism in America, and I certainly have no idea what it feels like to be on the other side of the issue. I grew up in a small white down, went to a small college. I didn’t really know what racism was or looked like until I started working in downtown Pittsburgh. This year has been especially troubling for me - to see numerous events that are simply appalling. The discussions that black families have to have with their kids growing up about how to interact with police and racism in general is something I’ll never know. So when we started having a discussion in the DM’s of Instagram, I thought Alaina would be a great person to bring a little more of this out in the open.The first question is about this concept of allyship. How can we as a community start embracing this concept?So, as a middle aged white guy, with mostly white friends and largely a white audience, what are some steps I can take to help make progress in racial equality?This is the topic that convinced me we needed to have this discussion. When I was putting together the Summit, I had a very high percentage of people of color that I asked to participate turn me down. At one point, I sort of felt the most racist I ever have in my life, because I was focused on “If it’s not a POC, I can't ask them” - because I had virtually no white folks turn me down, but about 75% of POC said no. Alaina has some great insights on this…Now, the closest I’ve probably been to feeling extremely different or singled out was at a church choir festival. Out of numerous choirs, we were the only white choir Thankfully we went first, because the spiritual gospel music that followed was absolutely incredible. Afterwards, people commented it was nice to have a little of “our kind of music” at the festival. But that was a very kind way of being singled out, and it doesn't come close to racism. How can we make strides on overcoming the trust gap?I was recently asked to join the African American Chamber of Commerce, which I plan on doing. I think it’s a great way to start building collaborative partnerships across our visible differences - because ultimately, as entrepreneurs we all just trying to serve our clients and make the world a better place. What other types of professional or community organization do you think might be good ways for people of all colors to collaborate?Follow Alaina on Instagram: @budbizcreativ, @alainapowerchick Twitter: @alainapwrchk

In a recent Zoom conference hosted by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, hospitality entrepreneur Kristin Kitchen talked about her lodging company that showcases Black heritage and supports minority-owned companies. Kitchen is part of a trend toward building hospitality ventures related to Black history and culture, a sub-sector of the $200 billion global Heritage Tourism movement, which also ranks as the fastest-growing travel trend in America. As with most hospitality ventures, Kitchen and her company, Sojourn Heritage Accommodations, are struggling to do business amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the effort to increase the number of Black-owned hotels continues, albeit at a reduced pace. During the business lull, two entrepreneurs new to the scene are developing fresh concepts that celebrate Black culture and cater to the next generation of travelers. In this episode of Lodging Leaders we feature Damon Lawrence, founder of Homage Hospitality Group in Oakland, California, and Robin Staten, founder of Tiny Urban Escapes in Indianapolis, Indiana. They share their visions for independent boutique accommodations and how they're preparing to capitalize on pent-up demand during and after the coronavirus crisis.

In a recent Zoom conference hosted by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, hospitality entrepreneur Kristin Kitchen talked about her lodging company that showcases Black heritage and supports minority-owned companies. Kitchen is part of a trend toward building hospitality ventures related to Black history and culture, a sub-sector of read more

This week, Tracey and CJ talk with founder, president & CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, John Harmon, tells you the steps to take in getting access to 100 billion dollars for your business. You only have until August 8, 2020, so get listening and get busy because John "ain't coming to your house to get your paperwork", but the Chamber will help you for free. You have to take the first step.

Diversity Matters with Oscar Holmes IV Season 1 Episode 3 Episode Title: Minority Business Development & Advocacy Guest: John Harmon, IOM   Diversity Matters with Oscar Holmes IV is a podcast that explores all things diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) related. In each episode, Oscar and his guests have lively discussions around DEI topics, explore the latest research on the topic, and discuss the implications so that listeners will be more knowledgeable about the topics and be able to apply the insights to their lives.   Show Summary: In this episode, John Harmon, the President, and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey & the former president and CEO of the Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce, shares why identity-group specific chambers need to thrive & develop a relationship with the government & greatest society to have some mutual exchange & partnership. This allows them to have access to opportunity-information resources where the business deals flow for income generation.   As a leader, he also experienced different challenges as he focused on his vision. Raising money to build infrastructures was part of it but through the brave hearts of the volunteers, they were able to build and get it up into the air.   He also explains how the African American Chamber of Commerce in New Jersey helps business owners and organizational leaders deal with the pandemic by maintaining events like webinars & conference calls for a chance to present their products or services to potential clients while they wait for things to get back to normal.   Description: This episode talks about the importance of Chambers of Commerce. It shows how the Black Community Leaders dedicate their time & effort to provide business & work-related opportunities to each of their members most especially in the toughest time.   You are not alone. There is always a community that’s willing to help & support you. Don’t hesitate to ask for help. Look for like-minded people that have gone down the path you want to take before you ask for advice. You’ll never run out of guidance and support.   Guest Contact & Promos:  3 Value Bombs:     It all starts with the business plan, you got to have a plan, you got to have a road map, which will outline your vision, your mission.   We got to really command and demand a greater level of accountability on the other side of this and a greater level of forthrightness. Supplying Diversity and Inclusion is not about that mosaic but it is about really leveraging the talent to get the best value. Show Highlights:    Why was it necessary to start the African American Chamber of Commerce New Jersey and why is it so important for this Chamber and other identity-group specific Chambers to not only exist, but also thrive?   2:35 John   In New Jersey, there's 140 chambers of commerce and the US Chamber of Commerce which is based in Washington, DC, the largest business Federation in the country has about 7000 members 7000 chamber members across the country. In addition to a multitude of major corporations and I realized that there has to be some significance there.   What is COVID-19 stopping you from doing or working on that you would have been working on? 7:34 John   We have had a number of events playing you know, that'd be an advocate for the demographic of people who have innate talent, abilities, willingness and desire to be a part of contributing to the overall competitiveness of the state, and not being able to have those engagements to programs and events that we have also opportunities for these men and women who have real capital at risk. They've put their blood sweat and tears in their business enterprises. What are some other barriers that you think we have to face and some ways to remove some of those other barriers? 15:09 John   I gotta get back to your question about where businesses where growth is for businesses or whatever. Right, but the barriers are hindering that, right? So we have a number of very talented engineers in New Jersey. So in the professional service route, as we stay with the government or the public sector, there's a procurement process where you don't really have to go out to bid in the professional services. So that means engineers, architects, your environmentalist, your fund management firms, people who manage money, who do bond underwriting, who do accounting services, and even in New Jersey, there's a certain You can be a seasoned CPA, and you have to have a certain designation, to audit municipal records.   And although you're paying tax dollars, they're excluded for my opportunity, because he's in here barriers, juniors are funding our elected officials campaigns, or they're given preference but blacks are voting for them.   What does the role of company boards mean ensuring equitable participation and supplier diversity?   20:51  John   Well, one guy that I really was more than one but I mentioned John Rogers and Melanie Hobson. I ask your listeners to Google them and see what they're doing around the country. They sit on boards, and they're not spooked by the door when they're on the board. They're they're fighting and championing the value proposition that diversity brings that black men and women could bring to some of these boards to get them more accountable and getting them to understand that I'm supplying diversity and inclusion is not about that mosaic is about really leveraging the talent to get the best value   We are a diverse nation, New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in America. And we're not leveraging diversity, for our overall benefit and our competitiveness is the haves and have nots. Who are some leaders who seem to be getting it right?   25:06 John   We have people like Kevin Cummings, Domenick A Cama of Investors Bank, who not only is their heart in the right place, but they're people executing former president of Wells Fargo, Brenda Ross Dulan here in New Jersey, phenomenal job.    What advice do you have for minorities who want to start a business and it doesn't have to be necessarily in this context of pandemic but just starting in business in general, and then for those who want to move up until leadership ranks in their organization?   31:06 John   Well, take the leadership part first, there's a number of things, it's going to enable you to be effective in a leadership role. One, you got to be a good listener. 2 you have to have an understanding of the job that's above you, and understand this below you and definitely have a full understanding of your ability to execute the job at hand. Call to Action: Subscribe to Diversity Matters and get exclusive access to all episodes of Beyond the Mill, which is my live diversity dialogues talk show that I host on campus at Rutgers University-Camden.    Episode Sponsor Links:    Producer Links:   Host Social Media Links:   Subscribe to Diversity Matters  , , , , , , , and  

Certified Coach, Speaker, Teacher, and Trainer, 20 years in the financial industry, and founder of the Utah African-American Chamber of Commerce.   James Jackson, III, MBA Certified Coach, Speaker, Teacher, and Trainer (801) 790-0931 www.j3motivation.com

MBJ’s Tech reporter Nick Williams interviews Ossie Kendrix, Jr, president and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin. Kendrix discusses the Chamber’s new co-working and innovation building that’s being planned on North Martin Luther King Drive, and what else the chamber is doing to help entrepreneurs of color in urban Milwaukee. Later, Nick talks with Tom Paprocki of Direct Supply about the company’s multi-million dollar renovation of its Innovation and Technology Center on the MSOE campus and how the Milwaukee company is filling the technology gap for the nation’s senior care industry.  For more information on the stories featured in today’s episode, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/      

In episode 25 We talk to the new President of The African American Chamber of Commerce for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Donavan West. We talk about his journey and how he decided to become a businessman. We discuss his plans as well as his thoughts on leadership and networking. Another amazing episode. Don't miss it! **Video** YouTube: bit.ly/BTHYoutube **Audio Podcast** Spotify: spoti.fi/2VV8BF6 Apple Podcast: bit.ly/BTHApple Google Podcast: bit.ly/BTHGoogle Pocketcast: bit.ly/BTHPocketCasts **Recommended Books** http://bit.ly/BTHBooks **Follow Us** Buy The Hood: https://Instagram.com/BuyTheHood Jimmy: https://Instagram.com/JWTheBlueprint Corey: https://Instagram.com/AboveAvgSavage Donavan: https://www.instagram.com/donavanswest/ Buy Own Your Time And Space: http://OwnYourTimeAndSpace.com http://BuyTheHood.com --------------------------------------------

Steven Bradley, president and CEO of Bradley & Bradley, as well as chair of the African-American Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware discusses strategies for improving economic conditions within the regional African American Community, the challenge of Black businesses accessing capital and ways to secure financing, and the importance of succession planning. Bradley also talks about his 35-year journey in the insurance industry and his own entrepreneurial, civic leadership, and philanthropic experiences.

  There are many motivational speakers, and then there is the one, the only, the incomparable Dr. Willie Jolley. He has been described simultaneously as a world-class, award-winning speaker and singer, best-selling author and media personality. Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings as a fired singer, who was replaced by a karaoke machine! He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International, inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and achieved the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional by the National Speakers Association. He’s the recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award, named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by Speaking.com and Business Leader of The Year by The African American Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Jolley uses his public platform to pursue his mission of empowering and encouraging people to rise above their circumstances and maximize their God-given potential! Many know him as the speaker Ford Motors called on when they were on the brink of bankruptcy. His work helped Ford reject a government bailout and go on to Billion Dollar profits! Dr. Jolley has built a reputation of being captivating, compelling and life-changing! No matter the venue, from his iHeartRadio Willie Jolley Wealthy Ways podcast to his SiriusXM Radio show, to his audiences like Walmart, Comcast, Verizon, Marriott or The Million Dollar Round Table, Dr. Jolley keeps it moving with high energy, high content and great enthusiasm. He delivers memorable nuggets and usable strategies on how every person can live a better life, one day at a time! Tune in as Dr. Willie Jolley shares his story and powerful, life-changing techniques that will motivate you to make the most of every minute.  Websites Jolleymarriage.com  www.facebook.com/willie.jolley https://williejolley.com/wealthyways (Sirius XM Radio Show)  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/399-dr-willie-jolleys-wealthy Books:  It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks  An Attitude of Excellence Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul II.

This week's guest is John E. Harmon, Sr. IOM, who has served as the Founder, President, and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, since 2007. Harmon is the former President and CEO of the Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce (MTAACC). Under his guidance, MTAACC grew its membership substantially, forged alliances with business associations/organizations and government, and forged strategic partnerships in the public and private sectors to benefit African American businesses throughout New Jersey. In this episode, John shares his powerful insights on Leadership, Entrepreneurs and the Power of Giving Back in our Communities. Don’t miss this insightful episode!

On this episode of It's Whatever with The Bishop we sat down with the owner of Dirty Dog Hauling, Member of the African-American Chamber of Commerce, Graduate of Delaware State University & Penn State. Mr . Leland Nelson --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/MagicMomentsMosley/support

BIG EXCLUSIVES, HOSTED BY VALERIE DENISE JONES - TUESDAY, 4P EST - (929) 477-1167 - (SPECIAL GUEST: DR WILLIE JOLLEY) SPONSOR AND HONOREE: GINGERSURPRISE.COM (HOSEA BOYD) AND ANDREA JAMESABOUT Dr. Willie Jolley has achieved remarkable heights in the speaking industry, having come from humble beginnings as a fired singer, who was replaced by a karaoke machine! He has gone on to be named “One of the Outstanding Five Speakers in the World” by the 175,000 members of Toastmasters International, inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and achieved the distinction of Certified Speaker Professional by the National Speakers Association. He’s the recipient of the Ron Brown Distinguished Leadership Award, named “One of the Top 5 Leadership Speakers” by Speaking.com and Business Leader of The Year by The African American Chamber of Commerce.Dr. Willie Jolley is the author of several international best-selling books including It Only Takes A Minute To Change Your Life, A Setback Is A Setup For A Comeback, Turn Setbacks Into Greenbacks and An Attitude of Excellence, which was endorsed by Dr. Stephen Covey and Alan Mulally (former CEO of Ford Motors). He is also featured on the front of the top-selling book, Chicken Soup For The Christian Soul II.He has also written a popular new marriage book, co-authored with his wife of over 33 years, Dee Taylor-Jolley. The book is entitled, Make Love, Make Money, Make It Last! Dr. Jolley holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Faith-Driven Achievement from the California Graduate School of Theology, a master’s degree in Theology from Wesley Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from The American University. Dr. Jolley resides with his family in Washington, DC.http://www.williejolley.com | https://www.spreaker.com/user/valeriedenisejones

  NABWIC member, Deidre Helberg, is the President and CEO of Helberg Electrical Supply LLC DBA HES Energy Products. She has been self-employed for 21 years. She founded Helberg Electrical Supply (HES) a M/W/SDBE certified firm in 2003 and successfully embarked into the electrical supply industry. She has expanded HES from an electrical product supplier to selling products for the green energy sector through the DBA HES Energy Products. She believes in giving back and mentoring and providing room for diversity in the electrical industry. She is on the Advisory Board Strive International and member African American Chamber of Long Island. Deidre’s strengths are: superior networking skills, think-outside-of-the-box attitude and her sharp eyes for quality products and future market trends. She is always looking to work with manufacturers with innovative and advanced products. She understands the competitive advantage of strategic alliances and strong relationships.www.hesep.com.

Michael Banks, President & CEO of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ and DE joins the program to discuss how he was able to overcome the odds and find success despite being born into poverty. He reveals how developing a survivor's mindset helped him through a challenging transition of leaving a career on Wall Street to pursue his vision of having a bigger impact in the world. He also shares the wisdom that he would want to impart to his great-grandchildren. 

Michael Banks provides an overview of Philadelphia’s vibrant minority business communities. Michael discusses the most common challenges faced by minority business owners and how the Chamber addresses them through access to capital and other opportunities.

This episode contains part to of the discussion sponsored by the Central Florida Urban League on Criminal Justice and Economic Empowerment. Part two focuses on the economic discussion with panelists: Darrick McGhee, Sr. Vice President Government Relations, Johnson & Blanton, LLC; John F. Davis, President, African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida; and Alvin Cowans, President and CEO, McCoy Federal Credit Union. It is an interesting discussion with a theme on holding government and companies accountable for the results you want in your community.

Hit The Bullseye - Amazon: Amazon has been the subject of many Hit the Bullseye segments over the years. The company takes target market segmentation to a new level on an ongoing basis. Whether it's Amazon Prime luring us in for free shipping and other free stuff by actually paying $99 (making it NOT free), or showing us similar products that go with the one we just bought, the online shopper understands marketing and customer data better than most. They drive the marketing industry to new heights on a lot of fronts.Now Amazon's latest idea is to deliver groceries to food stamp recipients. The company is one of 7 online retailers chosen by the US Department of Agriculture to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to provide help to 44.2 million needy Americans.Amazon's drill down shows that 80% of food stamp recipients live in or near cities where Amazon has warehouses nearby. The company sees an opportunity in adding deliveries to low-income housing since they are already delivering in the area. The infrastructure, processes and team are already in place so why not make additional deliveries at a low marginal cost?The challenge is serving both the high and low end of the income scales. Think about it. Walmart customers are mostly lower income while Costco's customers are mostly higher income.Can Amazon be the first major online retailer to meet the needs of both on a consistent basis?Amazon said the company is committed to making food accessible through online grocery shopping, offering all customers the lowest prices possible and that their selection and competitive pricing can improve the grocery shopping experience for SNAP participants.We'll see if Amazon can be successful across both ends of the income spectrum. If their track record is any indication, Amazon's move to reach the low income market by delivering groceries to food stamp recipients will be another example of the company hitting the bullseye.Interview with Howard Russell (Part 2)Howard and I started off part two of his interview with a more in depth discussion about mentors. He was quick to note that in order to gain quality mentors you must yourself be a genuine person. To put it blunt Howard said "Cut the BS"! If you are a BS-er men and women of substance will not link their ideals and offer guidance to you.When I asked Howard to give us his Big Idea he talked about a special time he spent time with The Reverend Jesse Jackson during the National Urban League Conference held in Pittsburgh in 2003. After becoming an impromptu tour-guide for the day Mr. Jackson asked Howard "if you died today what would be your legacy?". Howard has held this close to his heart and has worked every day since to be certain he fulfill his legacy.Every Sunday night Howard schedules a weekly board meeting with himself - he states this is his number one tool which has aided in his success. Keeping on track and restructuring his weekly goals helps set himself up for success. He also keeps an excel file that keeps both personal and professional goals which he reviews every week.About Howard RussellHoward Russell is the owner of Custom Nuclear Fabrication. CNF's core business involves the fabrication of spent fuel storage canisters and related products for the domestic and global commercial nuclear power industry. Heis also co-Founder and Partner of Ferrum Capital Partners a specialty asset management and financial services firm which works to bring international investment funds to the Western Pennsylvania region.Howard is on the Board of Directors for Professional Environmental Engineers, President of the Board of Directors for the Kappa Scholarship Endowment Fund of Western PA, and a member of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PAConnect With Howard RussellLinkedInThe NoBS Show is brought to you by audible.com. Get a FREE audiobook download and 30 day free trial at www.audibletrial.

Florida A&M Law focused its annual MLK forum on the where minorities stand in America after the election. But is their places really any different from other Americans? Are things some how different, than when eight years ago when Barack Obama won? After all, the problems the communities of color are the same. FAMU Law brought two Democrats, Karen Andre, Obama administration  official, Dejuana Thompson, Democrat strategist represented the Democratic view. On the Right FAMU invited Ashely Bell, member of the Trump Transition team, and John F. Davis, President of the African-American Chamber of Commerce to represent the republicans. This episode is showcasing the highlights, and our commentary on the back and forth. 

Olive Peart is an author, an educator, radiographer and publisher.  Her technical query columns appear regularly in Radiologic Technology a journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and she is the radiologic technology editor with OnCourse Learning. Olive also gives  mammography lectures at seminars across the US and Canada, Olive is the author of three young adult novel Starlight Kids, Linked and The Intruders. Her other published books are: Life After High School: Traits that Help & Traits that Hurt, The Dangers of Medical Radiation; Spanish for Professionals in Radiology;Lange Q & A Mammography Examination; Mammography and Breast Imaging Prep; Program Review and Exam Prep, and Mammography and Breast Imaging-Just the Facts. Olive was the keynote speaker at Let's Get Ready, Summer Career Day Kick-Off on July 30th 2011. The mission of Let's Get Ready is to expand college access for motivated, low-income high school students. She was honored at the Juneteenth Celebration of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland Counties (NY). At its annual award dinner June 17, 2010, Olive was recognized as one of the Chamber's "10 Influential Blacks" in Westchester & Rockland Counties, for her work as an author and publisher. She founded two publishing companies: Demarche Publishing LLC, which publishes a variety of works; and DLite Press offering complete self-publishing and ebook services. In 2014 and again in 2015 Ms. Peart was selected to be a Technologist Fellow by the RAD-AID/ASRT Foundation. RAD-AID is an international organization dedicated to increasing radiology services in developing countries. In her first assignment she joined a RAD-AID's project team on a two-week mammography teaching assignment in Chandigarh, India. In her second assignment she was sent to assess the needs and sustainability of the project.

Joyce welcomes Doris Carson Williams, president and CEO of The African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC) to the show. The mission of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania is to continuously improve business and professional opportunities for African American business owners and professionals. Guided by the core values of equity in opportunity, economic advancement, self-sufficiency and entrepreneurial excellence, the organization seeks to advance economic parity for the African American business community by ensuring full participation in the public and private sectors throughout the region. Ms. Carson Williams will discuss the AACC's commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities as part of that mission.

HEALTH ALERT :BREAST CANCER and MAMMOGRAM with OLIVE PEART. Rt (R)(M) BS.MS part 2 Olive Peart, who founded Demarche Publishing in 2008 and DLite Press in 2009, was honored at the Juneteenth Celebration of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland Counties (NY) at its annual award dinner, June 17, 2010. She was recognized as one of the Chamber's "10 Influential Blacks" in Westchester & Rockland Counties. Olive obtained her diploma in radiologic technology from the Program in Radiography, University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. She furthered her career with an advanced level certification in mammography imaging; obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Science Writing from Empire State College in Westchester County, New York; and achieved a Master of Science degree in Education from the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She is the author of two young adult novels, Linked and The Intruders, published in 2009 and 2010 respectively.

Christine Pembleton is a proud wife, mother, Companionship Coach, talk show host, author and speaker. With a sincere desire to encourage and empower women who want fulfillment and happiness in their marriages, she helps people understand who God created them to be through her coaching, speaking and writing. In June 2009, Christine released her bestselling book, Lord, I’m Ready to Be a Wife, to encourage women who want to get married, and introduce the basics of being a wife. After the international success of her book, Christine started Ready to Be a Wife™, a relationship coaching firm, whose purpose is to equip women with the skills and mindset to enjoy the marriage of their dreams. She conducts teleseminars, workshops and training programs all geared to helping women attract and maintain fulfilling relationships. The oldest of six children, this native of Philadelphia, PA earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Temple University in 2000 and in that same year received the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the African American Chamber of Commerce in Philadelphia. Christine’s hobbies are gemstone collecting and creating new projects and initiatives. But she most enjoys spending time with her family. Married in 2005, she and her husband Robert reside in Phoenix, AZ with their three daughters.

The African-American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, (AACC) is the leading private sector advocate for black-owned businesses in the Delaware Valley. The AACC is comprised of members that have an interest in the establishment and growth of black-owned businesses in the Delaware valley, with a goal of ensuring the overall improvement of economic conditions within the regional African-American community. Join Joyce as she talks with Doris Carson Williams, President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania (AAChamber.org) to share more information on the AACC.