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Today, I'm joined by Angela Lewis, and we're discussing Unstoppable Leadership. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach, and the Head of Operations at SpeakerHUB—a global platform that helps speakers grow their visibility and influence. Drawing from over two decades of experience in sports, education, and entrepreneurship, Angela now empowers elite performers to lead with clarity, communicate with confidence, and bounce forward from life's toughest setbacks. She's also the author of multiple books and the creator of the 6V Framework for personal and professional growth. I'm excited to have her on the show to learn from her experience and to discuss Unstoppable Leadership. Show resources: Angela Lewis's website Angela Lewis on LinkedIn Angela Lewis on Instagram Sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cadre of Men⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Farrow Skin Care⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Salty Sailor Coffee Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leader Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Qualified Leadership Series⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:21 Well, on a gracious hello to you, wherever you happen to be today, I am your host, Mike Hingson, and you are listening or watching unstoppable mindset today, our guest is Angela Lewis, and Angela is going to tell us a lot about basketball. That's because she played she played overseas, she has coached and just any number of things relating to basketball, but she's also helped athletes. She is an author, and I'm not going to say anymore. I'd rather she brag about herself. So Angela, welcome to unstoppable mindset. We're really glad you're here.   Angela Lewis ** 02:00 Michael, thank you so much for having me. It's so excited to chat with you.   Michael Hingson ** 02:05 Well, tell us a little bit about kind of the early Angela growing up and all that.   Angela Lewis ** 02:11 Well, I am six foot one inches tall. I've been this tall since I was 12 years old.   Michael Hingson ** 02:17 Hey, you stopped   Angela Lewis ** 02:18 growing huh? I stopped I've been this tall for 30 years. I know it could have spread out a bit. I could have gotten a few inches a year over, you know, time, but no, I grew really fast and stopped. But at six foot, one and 12 years old, I was really uncomfortable and felt out of place most often. And one day, a coach saw me and asked me to come and play on the basketball team. And Michael, basketball found me. I wasn't looking to play. I wasn't looking for a team, hoping to get an nio deal like you know, my kids are doing these days, because it's available. No basketball found me, and it really helped transform me into the person I am today.   Michael Hingson ** 03:03 How? How? So? Why was that   Angela Lewis ** 03:07 I was really I was very insecure, very uncomfortable. I felt really out of place. And basketball gave me this tribe of people who there were other tall girls. I learned how to work really hard. And although I was tall, people thought I was really good or I should be good. So I learned how to work through like not being really good at something, to ultimately playing professionally. And so that really sticks with me today, and learning how to just persevere.   Michael Hingson ** 03:40 Well you, you did really well at basketball. Obviously, I assume at least part of it had to do with height, but there had to be a whole lot more to it than that. You scored over 1000 points, lots of rebounds and so on. So it had to be more than height, though, right? 100%   Angela Lewis ** 03:57 definitely more than height, because I wasn't being I wasn't very good. I wasn't good at all. I was new to the game when I started, and so I missed a ton of shots. I had to learn how to work hard, how to get back up after being knocked down, and really not feeling good the entire time I'm playing. But learning, you know, listening to coaches, all of that played a big role in my overall development and willingness to get up early and get to the gym when no one else was there. That stuff pays off and   Michael Hingson ** 04:30 practice, yeah. Why is it that some people who score lots of points make really great shots are not necessarily good free throwers,   Angela Lewis ** 04:42 free throws. Shooting great free throws requires a different level of concentration. Everyone everything is stopped, everyone's focused on you, and some of it is just repetition and practice. There are people like Shaq who did shoot great from the free throw line. But of course. Incredibly, incredibly dominant.   Michael Hingson ** 05:02 Yeah. Well, he was one of the ones I was thinking of because it's, you know, I don't, needless to say, play basketball, but it just seems to me it ought to be reasonably easy for people who are great shooters to be able to do great free throwing as well. But that's not the case. And I kind of figured, and I think I've heard from a couple of other people, it's a whole different skill, and just because you're a wonderful shooter, it doesn't necessarily at all mean you'll be a good free thrower.   Angela Lewis ** 05:31 No, no, it doesn't. It doesn't. And Shaq was just a unique human in terms of his size and the size of his hand. So Shaq didn't shoot a lot of jump shots. He was often dunking on people or shooting layups or something a bit closer to the basket, where the percentages are even higher than at the free throw line. So it made it a little a little different in his case,   Michael Hingson ** 05:52 well, and you also and then had other people like wilt, Chamberlain, Kareem, Abdul, Jabbar and so many other people. And now what I really love is that we're starting to see that women are being appreciated. I mean, Caitlin Clark and so many other people are and Paige Becker, right? Who you mentioned earlier, Becker, and that is great to see, and I'm glad that that we're starting to see women come into their own, and I hope that that will include, as time goes on, better compensation, so that salaries are similar with male counterparts, because the people who are excellent at the game on from either Sex deserve it,   Angela Lewis ** 06:40 agreed, and it is. It's incredible, Michael, as you said, to see so much visibility and so much attention on women's sports, I think we hit a perfect storm for the women's game with three things, social media. So now you have these young women who have all these followings, who have all these followers, and it just makes sense for brands to align with them, to sell more products, but then also the n, i, L deal is the perfect storm. Now the players can get paid off their name, image and likeness, and it's going to end. The end the controversy with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese and the national championship a few years ago that just created so much of a media frenzy that it really has helped increase the visibility of women's basketball and other women's sports and for that   Michael Hingson ** 07:29 matter, yeah. Now are women will women's basketball, or is women's basketball in the Olympics?   Angela Lewis ** 07:36 Yes, yes, won the gold this year, Yes, yep. Has won the gold. The USA team is one to go. Yeah, consistently,   Michael Hingson ** 07:45 as it should be, we're we're not prejudice, are we?   Angela Lewis ** 07:49 No, not at all. No, not at all, at all. No, definitely not bias. Well,   Michael Hingson ** 07:55 right? Well, tell me, um, so you were tall at a very young age, as it were, but obviously you had, you had insecurities, but you dealt with them. Was it all because of the basketball or what? What really made you comfortable in your skin?   Angela Lewis ** 08:14 I think what made me comfortable is there were, there's who I was on the court, and then there's who I was off the court. My family, I'm so grateful to come from a family that's incredibly supportive. I had older brothers who played so although they would push me, you know, to be tougher, because I wasn't very tough. Michael, I'm the kid that looked at the butterflies and the squirrels. I was like forced to be aggressive and competitive. But my parents, my mom and dad, are both from Mississippi, and they grew up in a really challenging time, and so I think what helped shaped me was the humility and love from family   Michael Hingson ** 08:58 and comparing notes today. Who's the better basketball player, you or your brothers   Angela Lewis ** 09:05 me, by far. Okay, they may say something different, but if you know, if we just look at the stats, statistically speaking, you know what? Definitely win that one. What do they do today? One of them is, one of them is works at both of them work in education. One is like the associate superintendent of a school district in the St Louis area. The other one is a college professor. So they do, they do, well, I'm proud of them.   Michael Hingson ** 09:37 That's cool. Well, you know, but, but you, you, you did have supportive parents, and that's so important. I mean, I know, for for me, my parents rejected all the comments that doctors and others made when they discovered that I was blind and said, I ought to just be sent to a home. And my parents said, Absolutely not. And I totally i. Hmm, thank my parents for their attitudes, because it it really helped shape who I am today and why I'm able to function. So I, I agree with you, and I I'm glad that you had really good, supportive parents, because it had to be unusual for them to see a six foot one girl at the age of 12,   Angela Lewis ** 10:22 it was very unusual. My mom used to have to take my birth certificate with me to tournaments because people didn't believe that I was as young as I was. In addition, you know, I think Michael playing sports and anything that you're involved in doesn't just impact you and impacts your family as well, for those families who who choose to support their kids through whatever. So my family didn't travel at all, and we went to Memphis, Tennessee and Mount Bayou, Mississippi, because we have family members that live there. But it wasn't until I started playing sports where we started going other places. And so things opened up for not only myself, but for my family as well.   Michael Hingson ** 11:06 Well, it's always nice to have the opportunity to stretch and grow and experience new things   Angela Lewis ** 11:13 100% and it's not always comfortable, but it definitely helps us and shapes us differently   Michael Hingson ** 11:23 well, so you were an NCAA division one. You scored a lot of points. You clearly accomplished a great deal. What did you do that helped create the mindset that made that happen?   Angela Lewis ** 11:40 Environment makes a big difference who you choose to listen to. I feel like, when in any organization, whether it's a sports team or a business or even community organization, what created the mindset is listening to those coaches and those people who have already been through it, but also on like, when things are really hard, when there's preseason conditioning, or there's a report that's due, being willing to say, Okay, I know I don't feel like it, but I'm going to do it anyway. And knowing that when you make mistakes, I remember missing the shot to win a game against Cincinnati and being really down about it, but having a coach come to me and say, It's okay, you got to move on to the next game, the next play, being willing to keep going in spite of making mistakes, that creates that unstoppable mindset. It's not just you, it's the people in your circle as well who can help foster that for you.   Michael Hingson ** 12:36 So that's easy for a coach to say, but how did you internalize it and make that really a part of your psyche?   Angela Lewis ** 12:45 One of the ways that I internalized it, that's such a good question. Michael is visualizing like running through the play in my mind? Think watching the game film, because some of it, so much of growth happens. We can reflect on what didn't go right, what went right, and then be able to make those changes for the future.   Michael Hingson ** 13:10 Well, yeah, and I think introspection and internalization is such an important thing, and all too, many of us just don't, don't take that step back to analyze and think about what we're doing and why we're doing it and and how we're doing it, and what can we do better? And clearly, that's something that you did a fair amount of, and you got answers that worked for you.   Angela Lewis ** 13:38 It's essential in sport. I think that's one of the things that I carry over, is we were forced. I can't sit up here and act like I was introspective before, yeah, but by no means, it's you. You learn and train on what what works, and that's one of the things that really works. And introspection is is critical.   Michael Hingson ** 13:57 How would you take that beyond sports? I mean, clearly that helps you in sports, but I would assume that you would say it helps you in life in general, wouldn't you,   Angela Lewis ** 14:09 absolutely, especially when there's conflict. So for example, I had a situation in my family where I will where I essentially just broke down from giving so much, and I realized that, oh, once I once, I was able to step away from the situation and reflect, I was able to see how I could have communicated better. Oh, I could have created some better boundaries, or maybe I could have planned better. So, so there will always be tension. There's always the potential for conflict, but being able to reflect on it to make sure that you get better in the future is kind of how you can apply those apply that same process to life,   Michael Hingson ** 14:53 yeah, so on the basketball court and so on leaving this. Stats out of it. Do you think that people considered you a leader in terms of just being a team leader, as part of the team, but taking the lead? Or did you even think about that?   Angela Lewis ** 15:16 Oh, leadership is one of those, really, it's layered. So I think I was a leader, definitely a leader in terms of how hard I worked and I and I can say that my teammates respected how hard I worked at this age. Looking back at my, you know, 20 year old self, there are some other ways that I think I could have been a better leader in terms of communication, in terms of accountability, holding others accountable more, holding myself accountable more in some areas. So yes, I would say in terms of just the willingness to put in the work, I think I would definitely been considered a leader, despite the number of points that I scored, but scoring the points helped,   Michael Hingson ** 16:00 if you could go back and talk to your 20 year old self, what? What kinds of things would you tell her?   Angela Lewis ** 16:06 I would tell her. I would tell her three things. First, I would say, show yourself some grace. You already work hard like it's okay, it's okay to make mistakes. You are going to make mistakes. I took mistakes really hard. I would also say, get to know as many people as possible at your university and on your team and in the athletic department. What we know later is that relationships are everything, the relationships that you have, so be more intentional about relationships. And then I would also say, give yourself credit, because as an athlete, and you know, when you're pursuing something, you're never good enough, you're always pushing for the next thing. So I would have celebrated some of the wins a bit more.   Michael Hingson ** 16:52 Yeah, the the only thing to to be aware of, though, is to be careful and not let that, as you would say, go to your head and become egotistical about it. It's important to do. But there's, it's like the fastest gun in the West. There's always somebody faster,   Angela Lewis ** 17:10 yes, 100%   Michael Hingson ** 17:14 now, where did you go to? College?   Angela Lewis ** 17:16 St Louis University. Oh, okay, Billikens. So what made you go there? I went to St Louis University because it was close to home. That was part of it. There were a Nike school. I'm also like the brand of Nike, and it was a great institution. Academically, still is what is your family to be able communication?   Michael Hingson ** 17:39 Okay, that worked out. Well, yes, since being in office,   17:45 exactly so   Michael Hingson ** 17:49 you did you go beyond your bachelor's degree?   Angela Lewis ** 17:52 I did masters at St Louis University as well.   Michael Hingson ** 17:57 Okay, communication,   Angela Lewis ** 17:58 so, yes, okay,   Michael Hingson ** 18:00 and then what did you do after college?   Angela Lewis ** 18:04 After college, went to Germany and played basketball professionally. It was my first time traveling internationally and living abroad, which really changed the core of me.   Michael Hingson ** 18:16 Well, why did you decide to go professional for basketball. That's a little different than a degree in communications, but maybe not so much. But why did you, why did you decide to Go Pro? As it were,   Angela Lewis ** 18:30 it's a rare opportunity, very rare opportunity, to play professionally and to have the opportunity as something I dreamed of once I got to college, and then, honestly, Michael, I would have gone anywhere to play basketball. I love the game so much I would have gone anywhere, so I'm grateful that I had the opportunity.   Michael Hingson ** 18:51 How did the opportunity to go to Germany and play there come about? Were you approached? What happened?   Angela Lewis ** 18:56 It came about because I was looking for an agent, and one of my college coaches, my college the head coach, Jill pazzi, knew someone who had an agent in Germany, and we sent her my game film. We sent the agent my game film, and she said she wanted to represent me, and she had a team there that wanted me to come out and be on the team. And so after I graduated, it was kind of it was very much a waiting game to win it to a person. And so I was really excited when I found out about the opportunity.   Michael Hingson ** 19:37 That's cool. And how did you do compared to to other people on the team and so on? Were you still a high score? Were you still a leader or or not?   Angela Lewis ** 19:52 Michael Germany was really unique, because everyone on my team didn't speak English, so I did well. I. I did well. I scored double digits. Can't remember the exact average, but it was like around 15 or 16 points per game, and I did really well, and was a leader in that way. But it was completely it was a complete cultural shift because of the people from different parts of the world. So it took a different level of navigating than playing. Here.   Michael Hingson ** 20:21 Did you learn German?   Angela Lewis ** 20:24 I Yes, and no little bit yes and no a little bit, Michael, we were part of the contract. Was German classes, and I will never forget, I was in the German class with a woman from Russia who was on my team and a woman from Hungary who was on my team and I, the teacher, asked us to pronounce a word. I can't remember the word. All I remember is I attempted to pronounce the word, and everyone started laughing at me. And it was the first time in my life that I gained the sensitivity for people who attempt to speak another language, because it is really hard. I was so embarrassed, and I was like, Okay, I get it now. So my German is very minimal   Michael Hingson ** 21:11 well, and like a lot of things, if you had started to learn German or any language at a much younger age, you would have probably been a lot better off and more malleable and and learned how to adapt and have that second language, but you weren't learning it after college. So it was a different situation,   Angela Lewis ** 21:33 completely different. You're absolutely right. I did this basketball clinic in monies Columbia a few years ago, and although it was a little different than German, I was able to pick up on Spanish a bit more, and lived in Medellin, Colombia for a few years. But being immersed makes a difference for sure.   Michael Hingson ** 21:54 Yeah, immersion makes a makes a huge difference, because you're you're put in a position where you know you have to learn enough to be able to get by, and you   Angela Lewis ** 22:05 do, yes, well, you said that, I recommend it.   Michael Hingson ** 22:09 You said that going to Germany really changed your total core. How was that?   Angela Lewis ** 22:15 I knew that I would be okay anywhere I was in Germany before there was WhatsApp and zoom, and I was in Germany during the dial up days and the calling card days, yeah. And so being able to navigate the world at a time where you didn't have Google Translate really helped me be comfortable being in uncomfortable settings, because I went to university in the same place that I grew up, so it was my first time away from home in another country, and having to figure it out, and to do that at such a young age, really shifted who I was in relation to where I came from. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 23:02 so what did it what did it do to you? Ultimately,   Angela Lewis ** 23:07 ultimately, it allowed me to learn how to rely on others, people that I don't know, because I needed help just navigating how to get from one place to another. It created a sense of curiosity of other people, and a food and culture that didn't exist before, and a level of resilience. There were so many things that went wrong, like losing my bags, getting on the wrong train, getting almost being locked up. I mean, so many things that that went left in that experience that has taught me some resilience of having to continue to push through.   Michael Hingson ** 23:45 Yeah, I went to Israel for accessibe Two years ago, this coming August, and was at the corporate headquarters, and then a cab one day took me back to the hotel, but didn't drop me off at the front of the hotel. And so it was a totally strange area. And I remember even questioning, did they really drop me off at the hotel? But I realized that if I calm down, I can analyze this and figure it out, and I figured out what eventually happened. They didn't drop me off at the front of the hotel. They dropped me off at the entrance of the parking lot, which was on the well underground parking garage, which was on the side of the hotel. But the reality is that that we can do a lot of things if we just focus and don't panic.   Angela Lewis ** 24:38 Yes, ah, that's good advice. Yes,   Michael Hingson ** 24:44 go ahead.   Angela Lewis ** 24:46 Oh no, I was just gonna say being able to relax and control your emotional state really helps you make better decisions.   Michael Hingson ** 24:53 It does, and that's what it's really all about, which is also part of what. So being introspective and thinking about what you're doing is so important at night or whenever you can find the time to do it. And should find the time every day people should. But by doing that, you really look at yourself, and you look at how you react to different situations, and you you figure out, Oh, I could have done this. Or if I just did a little bit more of that, I would have been a better situation. We can teach ourselves so many things if we would choose to do that.   25:29 Yes, yes. 100%   Michael Hingson ** 25:33 well, so how long did you play basketball in Germany? I   Angela Lewis ** 25:38 played basketball in Germany for one season, and then came back to St Louis and got married, which is another that's another podcast, that's another interview, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 25:50 well, I hope that the marriage is working out.   Angela Lewis ** 25:53 No, it didn't. Oh, but I learned some No, it's okay. I brought it up. No, no, it's okay. I brought it up. But I learned so much from that experience as well. So I came back, got married, and started coaching, and I'm coached in high school and college about NCAA division one, and it was just an incredible experience to stay around the game and post the game and then teach and mentor.   Michael Hingson ** 26:19 Well, you clearly bring a pretty strong personality to the whole thing. And I'm, you know, I'm sure there are a lot of guys who wouldn't cope with that very well either   Angela Lewis ** 26:30 you're right. That's fair. Well, you know, since I saw every story, but no, I'm grateful for that experience in so so many ways.   Michael Hingson ** 26:38 Yeah, well, yeah, there's always lots to learn. So, so you coached high school, you coached College Division One, which is cool. So are you still doing some of that? Or what do you do now?   Angela Lewis ** 26:54 Now I'm not coaching on the court anymore, but I work with a company called Speaker hub, and I am head of operations, and so I lead a team of 24 incredible, incredible professionals who live around the world and help more people get on stages and share their messages. So I'm still coaching, but just not on the court.   Michael Hingson ** 27:19 It's not on the court well, but you learned a great skill.   Angela Lewis ** 27:25 Yes, basketball teaches so many, so many   Michael Hingson ** 27:27 skills, and do you still play basketball occasionally?   Angela Lewis ** 27:31 Every now and then I get out there and I get shots up, I don't play five on five anymore. Yes, I don't train to play and I just don't want to get hurt like a big fear of mine. So I'll still go out there and shoot, and I love it. I'll play course against anybody.   Michael Hingson ** 27:48 Well, yeah, there's, yeah there. There's a whole lot to it. And you're not working on being well in tip top training, in that way like you used to be, which is okay, but you know what you're doing, and that's what really matters. Well, you've coached a lot of people. What lessons did you learn from doing that? And what lessons did you learn from some of the people you coached?   Angela Lewis ** 28:13 From coaching, I've learned that you have to listen. Listening is the most important part of actually coaching, because different people need to be coached in a different way. Everyone gets held accountable, but some people may need more one on one attention. Some people may need more direct communication. Other people may just need you to listen to them and and guide them a bit more. So that's that's what I've learned about coaching, what I've learned from people that I've coached, I would say the there's someone I work with now, Maria. She's our head designer, and she she needs direct feedback about the work that she's doing, more than maybe some other people, feedback is important, but depending on who a person is, they need more feedback and guidance. And so Maria is someone who really loves that direct feedback, whereas some others are are able to work a bit differently. So knowing how to give feedback is something that I've worked on, and that, you know, Michael is learning coaching, coaching. It's always learning. Not only are you helping others, but you're learning from them and their expertise as well.   Michael Hingson ** 29:33 Do you find that there are some people who really ought to get feedback, who just refuse to accept it or refuse to listen to it at all, even though they probably really should.   Angela Lewis ** 29:45 There are some. There are some. When I, when I was coaching college basketball, there were definitely players who just didn't want to hear it, or they thought they had it all figured out. Yeah, so that part is hard in the workplace is a little different because, you know, there's. Compensation associated with performance. But back then, when I coached, it was a little Yeah, there were definitely some kids with egos,   Michael Hingson ** 30:08 yeah, and even with compensation and so on, feedback can help people improve, if they would, but listen,   Angela Lewis ** 30:17 true, very, very true. Thankfully, we have a great team. Everyone's pretty open.   Michael Hingson ** 30:22 That's good. Tell me more about speaker hub?   Angela Lewis ** 30:26 Sure, sure. So we have, we are a speakers bureau where everyone reaches out and pitches to different organizations on their own. So we have a membership where people will get access to over 4 million contacts. We have conferences associations. We have podcasts as well as media outlets where people can pitch and really reach out to share their expertise and about their businesses and grow their business through using public speaking to grow their business. Mm, so we we have a platform that we update literally every week that has the contacts and are able to reach out to search and reach out to people directly inside of our platform.   Michael Hingson ** 31:20 What do you think about this whole concept, since we're on the subject of speaking, of public speaking is one of the biggest fears that people have in this country and probably all over the world. How do we deal with getting rid of that fear? Why do we have it in the first place? I've never had it. I've never been afraid to speak, and sometimes I may not be the first person to speak, but I've never been afraid to speak my mind or to go out and speak. In fact, one of my favorite stories is that after September 11, my first official speech, if you will, came about because a pastor of a church called in New Jersey, and he said, we're going to be doing a service for all the people from New Jersey who were lost on September 11. Would you come and take about five or six minutes and tell your story? And I said, Sure, I'd be happy to, because we were living in New Jersey still at the time. And then I asked, how many people are going to be coming to the to the service, he said, oh, about 6000 so that was my first official public speech. As such, I was used to speaking in a variety of environments, because I had spoken to anything from company boards to IT professionals, and also did speaking at church and so on. But still, 6000 would intimidate a lot of people. It did bother me a bit to do that.   Angela Lewis ** 32:45 That says a lot about about you and your willingness to to share. I think some people are more comfortable, naturally comfortable to your point, others are. It's afraid of judgment. Fear of judgment is real. Fear of having everyone looking at you and hearing you and questioning your your your abilities, is something that people are are really afraid of.   Michael Hingson ** 33:13 So I think it's no go ahead.   Angela Lewis ** 33:17 I think it's something that people can develop more comfortable with with practice that can help, and also getting feedback and practicing in settings that are less than 6000 and gradually working their way up. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 33:33 I think, I think, though, least in my opinion, unless you're just a really scroungy individual and so on. Audiences, when you go to speak somewhere, want you to succeed. They want to hear what you have to say, and unless you just can't relate at all, audiences want you to be successful. And I've always had that belief. So that's probably another reason that I have never really been afraid to go out and speak, but after that 6000 person event, I still wasn't thinking of becoming a public speaker, but we started getting so many phone calls, as my wife and I both love to start to say, selling life and philosophy is a whole lot more fun than selling computer hardware and managing a hardware sales team. So by the beginning of 2002 it was clear that that a different window was opening and another door was closing, and it was time to go do something different. And so I've been speaking ever since, and it's it is so much fun to go to places. I've been to to places where event managers have hired me. People within the company have hired me to come and speak. And it turns out, as we talk more when I'm there, they're they were just so nervous, oh, is it going to go well? Is he going to be successful? Is this whole thing going to go well? And one of the things that several of those people have done is they've assumed. Interested me when we sell books afterward, I always like to have somebody who can handle the credit card machine, because I sign books and I brought my little credit card thing. So other people actually do that. And so some of the event, people have just stayed with me. And people come up and they say, what a wonderful talk. It's the best talk we ever heard. So it makes people feel comfortable. But those event people are often times much more nervous than I am, because, because I just feel nervous.   Angela Lewis ** 35:29 I love what you said, Michael, you believe that they want you to do well. And belief is such a powerful part of our lives. What what we believe, makes such a difference. And so the fact that you believe it and and you've done it so much, it brings ease, I'm sure, to some of the event planners over time, because they know that you're going to do well. One   Michael Hingson ** 35:51 of the things that I've learned is that I don't do well at reading speeches for a lot of reasons. The the main one is I like I've found that I do better when I customize the talk, and I'm able to use customization sometimes even right up to in the in the beginning of a speech, customizing it to get the audience to react as I expect them to and when. And I can tell when an audience is reacting positively or is is liking what they're hearing, just by the the subtle movements and the subtle noises that I hear around the the room, and if I'm not hearing some of those things that I expect to hear, then I will change something to address the issue, because I believe that when I go to speak, my job is to relate to the audience, to talk with the audience, not to the audience, and to do everything that I can to draw them in. And so one of the things that that I now tell people is being involved with the World Trade Center, and now we have a whole generation that that has had no experience with it. My job is to take them into the building with me and take them down the stairs with me and get them out with me, as if they were there. And people come up and say, later, we were with you all the way down the stairs, which is so cool.   Angela Lewis ** 37:16 That is That is really cool too. It sounds like you really care about your audience, which is something that makes a difference in terms of someone's comfort, if they think, Oh, this is a this speech is and I'm talking about, Oh, me, but you're carrying people along with you and actually helping them through your storytelling, which makes a difference.   Michael Hingson ** 37:39 Oh, it does make a difference. But I and you said something very, very relevant. It is all about telling stories. And I wish more people would tell stories. I believe, and I believe for years, having gotten a master's degree in physics, that one of the big problems with physics textbooks is they're so dry, they just do all the math and all that sort of stuff. If the authors, who are oftentimes very famous physicists would include a few stories in their books. There would be much better textbooks, and they would attract much more interest from people. But getting people to tell stories is just so hard.   Angela Lewis ** 38:13 Why do you think that is   Michael Hingson ** 38:16 they don't know how they don't necessarily realize that telling stories is a very powerful way to teach. It's just not what they're used to, and they're not enough of us talking about it probably   Angela Lewis ** 38:29 agree. 100% 100% we've we've been talking our whole lives, but telling stories and communicating in a way that connects with others isn't something that comes naturally for most. It takes practice. It   Michael Hingson ** 38:43 takes practice. So it does I believe that the best salespeople in the world are people who tell stories, because when you're talking about a product, but let's say it's a it's a product that a customer really should have, if you can relate to them and with them by telling stories of successes with other companies, or how other companies have used it, or other things that you can determine are the kinds of things that would be interesting to whoever you're selling to, you have a much better chance to actually be successful and Make make the sale that you want to make.   Angela Lewis ** 39:22 Yes, absolutely, we've all heard Yeah, Oh, nope, sorry, you go   Michael Hingson ** 39:27 ahead. No, it's just insane, which is another way of saying, sales is all about storytelling. But go ahead.   Angela Lewis ** 39:34 I was just gonna agree. I'm just agreeing with you on that. If we can get people to really understand and put themselves in in the situation, it makes a difference in their ability to to feel like you understand them and that you can connect and relate,   Michael Hingson ** 39:51 right? And that's what you got to do, and it can be a very positive tool if you do. It right? And not everybody will tell stories in exactly the same way, but that's okay, but you still can learn how to tell stories so that whoever you're talking with can relate to it, and that's what it's about.   Angela Lewis ** 40:13 It absolutely, yeah, absolutely is.   Michael Hingson ** 40:17 Well, so how did you get involved with Speaker hub?   Angela Lewis ** 40:21 I got involved with Speaker hub because I had a PR agency a few years ago, and I was our agency was helping people get on stages, but we were kind of but an agency where we did the pitching for our customers, and we and I built a team and hired people and put systems and processes in place, and the owner of speaker hub asked if our team could basically merge with the company. We weren't speaker hub before the company was called Pitch dB, and we and I built an agency using the software of pitch dB, and our agency was asked to basically merge, because we have the team, we have the operations, and he was great at marketing, is great at marketing and sales. And so our team rolled into this other company. So and then we purchased speaker hub, about eight months later, and so speaker hub, so our team helped grow speaker hub,   Michael Hingson ** 41:27 and how many clients does speaker hub have today?   Angela Lewis ** 41:32 We have over 60,000 people that use our platform. And so speaker hub asked, when we acquired speaker hub, there was Speaker hub was only a speaker page. So for example, Michael like LinkedIn, you can sign up, you can create a profile, and it has all of your information around your speaking topics, your background, your bio. And then we added the this software that allows people to reach out to different organizations, conferences and associations and media outlets. And so over 60,000 profiles are on speaker, hub of speakers from around the world. Wow.   Michael Hingson ** 42:14 And people find it useful, and it's been very successful for them to find engagements and speak.   Angela Lewis ** 42:21 Yes. Yes. There are two amazing things that have happened today. We have customer calls every single day at noon Eastern where people can hop on and learn. We had someone who is an event organizer who came on the call today to let us know about an event that he has coming up, that he's looking for speakers. So there's the organizer side, where organizers are looking and then there's the other side where people are actually pitching and reaching out. So people are getting books. Someone told us today that she got booked for a conference in Kenya, and they're going to all expenses paid to Kenya for her to come out and speak at this conference. So it's wonderful to see people   Michael Hingson ** 43:05 opportunities. Yeah, that's exciting to see that kind of thing happening. Well, you have also written books. Tell me about Tell me about your books.   Angela Lewis ** 43:17 My first book is called The Game Changing assist simple ways to choose success. This book uses the framework of the six vs for success, having a vision, choosing your voices that you listen to, understanding the values to get to that vision, how to make it out of the valley, reaching the point of victory and volunteering. And so that book really takes is for young women to take them on a journey through my experiences, to learn about how to accomplish their goals in life using those six principles.   Michael Hingson ** 43:55 And even though it was written with young women in in mind, just on principle, out of curiosity, do you find that men read it as   Angela Lewis ** 44:03 well? Yes, it's applicable for everyone. At that the time I wrote the book, I was doing a lot of coaching and training young women and running girls groups. So that's why that that group of people was the target. But absolutely, those principles can transfer to anyone.   Michael Hingson ** 44:23 That's cool. So when did you write that one? When was that one?   Angela Lewis ** 44:27 It was released in 2013   Michael Hingson ** 44:29 Oh, okay, then what?   Angela Lewis ** 44:32 Then? Post moves the female athlete's guide to dominate life after college. That book is about mentoring, a lot of success in life for everyone, and is really built on mentoring and having great mentors. When I was a college athlete, the only professionals I knew were my coaches and my professors, and so that book, in that book, I. Interviewed 15 women who all play college sports, who are all doing various things professionally, and the goal was for them to be able to learn about different careers, professions and leadership from women who weren't in their shoes. So that book was really powerful, because it wasn't just my story, it was others as well, which   Michael Hingson ** 45:21 is great. When did that book come out? 2016 okay? And then,   Angela Lewis ** 45:27 yes. And then there, there's a workbook that goes along with my first book, The Game Changing assist. And so that's, that's where we are right now with publications. But I'm working on some I'm working on another one right now, kind of the lessons I've learned over the past decade from from those books. Mm,   Michael Hingson ** 45:48 so very excited about that. When will that one be out?   Angela Lewis ** 45:50 It'll be out this summer. The release date isn't set yet, but it'll be this summer cool.   Michael Hingson ** 45:58 And so you're to talk about all the lessons that you've learned and all the things that have happened and, oh, boy, I'll bet you'll have a lot to say about the pandemic in that one.   Angela Lewis ** 46:06 Oh, the pandemic changed so much for all of us. Yes, that that book is called, tentatively named, um, keep bouncing forward. How to stay confident when life knocks you off your game? Mm, what I've learned the past decade life will knock you off your game, and things don't always turn out the way that you think they will, and you get thrown some curveballs. So try to help my younger self and some and other other people learn. You know, how do you keep going in the midst of challenging times? Yeah, well,   Michael Hingson ** 46:41 there, there are a lot of times that we get thrown curveballs, and we didn't have any control over the curve balls coming necessarily, but it's like anything else. How do we deal with them? And that's what's really important. Do we do we analyze them? Do we find out whether it's a really valuable curveball that we can still hit out of the park if we're going to use another sports analogy, or or what, but we we do need to recognize that things happen, and it's always going to be a question of how we deal with it,   Angela Lewis ** 47:14 always, and it's the only thing we can control. We can't control other people. We can't control the overall situation that we can't control the weather. I mean, there's so many things that we just must most that we can't control. So navigating that and understanding that you still have a choice of a response in the midst of is the overall theme, if we can learn. It's really three parts. It's about learning in the midst of the challenge growing, which comes out of the learning of new things and being stretched and then giving. How do we give to others after we've gone through and and have gained wisdom from it?   Michael Hingson ** 47:58 Well, yeah, one of the things I've said ever since September 11, basically, is that we need to not worry about the things that we can't control. We had no control over September 11 happening, and I've never seen evidence to prove to me that that we could have figured it out, even if all the various departments in the United States government were cooperating with each other. I think that the reality is that the lesson we should learn about teamwork is that a team of 19 terrorists kept their mouth shut and made happen what we all experienced. So we didn't have control over that, but we absolutely have control over how we respond to it and how we deal with it internally, for us,   Angela Lewis ** 48:40 yes, 100% I mean, that was definitely, I mean, forever memorable and very tragic, and that's all we that's all we can control. And the environments that we're around. Who do we listen to in the most difficult times? How do we get back centered when we go through those difficult situations and continue to move forward, because we can't stop. I think, you know, Michael, when difficult things happen, oftentimes we want to, like, shut it all down, but you just can't stop forever. Have to keep going   Michael Hingson ** 49:12 well, and a corollary to that is that we need to always keep learning. I think the people, I think you mentioned it earlier, who say, Well, I already know all this. I don't need to learn anymore. They're the they're the scariest of all, because those are the people that are going to always be left by the wayside.   Angela Lewis ** 49:30 And given this rate of change of technology and the rate of change of things, learning has to be our top priority, because things are always changing. You don't want to be left behind. What do you think of   Michael Hingson ** 49:45 the the the things that we keep hearing in in schools with the advent of AI and chat GPT, the whole issue of students using chat GPT to write their papers and so on, and. What a bad thing that is. As   Angela Lewis ** 50:01 a non parent, I always preface this with anything that has to do with schools and kids. Always say, as a non parent, as an auntie, well, in the business where we use chat GPT all the time, we use it as a tool, yep. And so I think if we don't allow kids to use the tools, then they're going to be left behind. But we can teach them how to use tools wisely and how to fact check to make sure that what they're saying is that the tools are used in their voice and and used in a way that helps them become better at whatever they're doing. But we can't not use it. So I don't have the exact answer, but I think not using it is dangerous as well. Can be dangerous as well. Well, we've talked about this is not, yeah, go ahead. No, I was just going to say it's not going anywhere.   Michael Hingson ** 50:57 We've talked about fear of public speaking and so on. One of the things that I've advocated ever since I first learned about chat GPT and how teachers are complaining that too many students are just letting chat GPT write their papers. My position is, let them let chat GPT do it. The teachers need to adapt and that, I don't mean that in a cold hearted way, but the best thing to do is you can really find out how well students have learned the material or not by if you assign a paper and everybody writes a paper and then turns it in, then take a class period and let everyone have one minute, or a minute and a half to come up and defend their paper, turn the paper in, and defend and then defend the paper, because you're going to see very quickly who just let some system write their paper, or who maybe use the system, but really still wrote the paper themselves and really understands the concepts, and that's what it's really about. And I know that I've seen that even much earlier than chat GPT, I had a physics professor who was in charge of developing the PhD qualifying exam for classical mechanics one year for those people who wanted to become and get get PhDs in physics, and more people failed his exam than anyone else had ever experienced. And the powers that be called him in and were chastising him, and he said, Wait a minute. You don't get it. He said, Look at this paper. This is the exam I give to all of my freshmen in classical mechanics. And here's the exam that we use for the PhD qualifying exam. The only difference between the two was that both had 16 questions that were conceptual, not mathematical in nature, but the PhD qualifying exam had four questions that were clearly solving mathematical equations, Lagrangian dynamics and so on. And the thing that people messed up on were not the four mathematical things, but all the concepts, because physics people spend so much time dealing with the math rather than focusing on the concepts that people never really got them. And the result was that people messed up on the concepts, although they got the math part his test was the same one that his freshman students got. It really kind of quieted them all down. Quieted all the powers down, because they realized, oh, maybe he's not the problem, which is so true.   Angela Lewis ** 53:45 You know you're Oh, nope, no, go ahead. No, I think you're right. I think educators will have to find a way to to ensure that students are still learning while using the technology that exists, yeah, I think that   Michael Hingson ** 54:07 it's a paradigm shift, and chat GPT is creating this paradigm shift, and now what we need to do is to recognize the value of of what it brings. I've written articles, and I use chat GPT when I write articles, but I will look at the ideas that it provides and it and it comes up with things I hadn't thought of, which is fine, and I will include them, but I'm still the one that ultimately writes the articles, and it needs to be that way. And I don't care how good chat GPT gets, it can be the most perfect thing, but it still isn't me, and it never will be,   Angela Lewis ** 54:43 and that ties back into the storytelling. Chat GPT can't tell our stories of our lives. It can't create the experiences that we've had. It can't recreate our experiences. So even in using chat GPT or any any AI software to help write. And we still have to be able to speak authentically to our lived experience, and it can never replace that. It can never replace you. It can never replace our experiences and the impact those experiences can have for others.   Michael Hingson ** 55:14 And that is so true. So for you, we're doing this podcast called unstoppable mindset. What does unstoppable mindset mean to you, and how do you bring it out and make it a part of everything that you do in every day and in your whole life?   Angela Lewis ** 55:32 Unstoppable mindset, to me, means getting knocked down and being willing to get back up and get knocked down again, and being willing to get back up, and more importantly, believing that you can get back up. You're going to miss, to use the sports analogies, you're going to miss shots. You're going to not win every you're not going to win every game, and you're not going to play well every night, every day. Won't be perfect, but if you're willing to keep moving forward and keep pushing forward, then you still have an opportunity to one inspire others, but also to get to your goals, whatever they may be.   Michael Hingson ** 56:08 And the reality is, the more of it you do, the better you'll become. And maybe it'll get to the point where you won't miss any shots and you'll just be perfect, and that's okay, too, as long as you recognize where it came from and why you've been able to attain so well.   Angela Lewis ** 56:26 Yes, yes. And sometimes, Michael, you know, our mindset, looking at others journeys, can help us as well. And it can. It's like, okay, if they can do it, I can do it if, if my parents can. You know, my mom grew up in Mississippi and literally picked cotton. I mean, my mom's 83 years old, and so to be able to see what she's gone through, and for her to have the mindset, to be able to push through and to continue to have faith, well, then I can too. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 56:57 and that's and that's as it should be.   Angela Lewis ** 57:01 Yes, we can lean on those stories of mentors or others who've been through challenging situations and use that to crystallize an unstoppable mindset within us as well.   Michael Hingson ** 57:13 And I think that's as good as it gets. And so with that, we've been doing this just about an hour. I think it's time to go off and let you go off. And I don't know whether you've had dinner yet or not, but I haven't, and I know dinner is going to be coming. But more important than that, we've been talking for a while. I don't want to bore people, but I want to thank you for being here, and I want to really tell you how much I appreciate all the the words of wisdom that you have given us and all the things that you've had to say, it's been wonderful, and I want to thank all of you for being with us today. I hope that you've come away with a better commitment to a better understanding of and a better resolve to be more unstoppable than you thought you were. So thank you for all of you for being here and being a part of this. Love to hear what you think, Angela, if people want to reach out to you, how do they do that?   Angela Lewis ** 58:09 If you want to reach out to me, you can find me on LinkedIn, Angela R Lewis on LinkedIn, or you can reach out to me on Instagram. The Angela R Lewis, Michael, thank you so much. I really enjoyed our conversation.   Michael Hingson ** 58:23 Well, it's been fun, and I again, want to thank you all, and I'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to email me at Michael H i@accessibe.com that's Michael M, I, C, H, A, E, L, H, I at, A, C, C, E, S, S, i, b, e.com, or go to our podcast page, www dot Michael hingson.com/podcast, Michael hingson is m, I C, H, A, E, L, H, I N, G, s, o, n, so Thanks all for for being here. Please give us a five star rating wherever you're watching or hearing our podcast today. We love it. If you know anyone else who ought to be a guest on our podcast, Angela for you as well. Please introduce us. We're always looking for people to come on and tell their stories, because I think everyone has a story, and my goal is to give people the opportunity to tell them and inspire the rest of us. So please come on and don't hesitate any of you to introduce us to people who we ought to have on. So again. Angela, I want to thank you for being here. This has been a lot of fun. Thank you, Michael. You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. And also, we ask you and urge you to invite your friends to join us in the future. If you know of any one or any organization needing a speaker for an event, please email me at speaker at Michael hingson.com. I appreciate it very much. To learn more about the concept of blinded by fear, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com forward slash blinded by fear and while you're there, feel free to pick up a copy of my free eBook entitled blinded by fear. The unstoppable mindset podcast is provided by access cast an initiative of accessiBe and is sponsored by accessiBe. 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oin us on the Contacts Coaching Podcast as we sit down with Angela Lewis, former basketball coach, speaker, and author, who shares her inspiring journey from playing professional basketball to coaching and writing. Angela discusses her new book, 'A Ball and A Chance,' and delves into the life-changing experiences that shaped her career. From her serendipitous discovery at Blockbuster to playing in Germany, and eventually coaching in various universities, Angela's story is a testament to resilience and adaptability. Learn about her insights on communication, community, and the importance of mentors as she navigates through the valleys and victories of life. Don't miss this insightful conversation packed with wisdom for aspiring athletes, coaches, and anyone looking to succeed in life beyond the court.00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:26 Angela's Journey into Basketball03:05 Professional Career and Coaching05:31 Transition to Writing and Speaking06:24 International Experiences and Return to the US12:06 Insights on Personal Growth and Mentorship25:46 The Importance of Connections and Being Good to Others26:18 Introducing the New Book: A Ball and A Chance28:10 The Role of Family and Mentors in Personal Growth30:33 Navigating Cultural Differences and Personal Growth38:46 Effective Communication: Voice, Tone, and Body Language50:17 The Value of Minimalism and Community51:57 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More InformationCommunication Tips for Athletes: https://app.pitchdb.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=34f8891b-fa61-4bff-8986-96bb0a57fb77 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-lewis/ Website: https://angelarlewis.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelarlewis/ Feedback link and download about how to communicate effectively: https://app.pitchdb.com/speaker-feedback/?qr=34f8891b-fa61-4bff-8986-96bb0a57fb77 

What if the only thing standing between you and your next chapter… is one bold step?In this week's Women in Leadership Talk Podcast, Vicki Bradley is joined by Angela R. Lewis, former pro basketball player and now operations leader at Speaker Hub. Angela opens up about the lessons learned from life on the court-teamwork, self-discipline, and resilience and how they shaped her leadership style. From moving to Colombia for a life reset to building her career with intention, Angela shares what it means to lead yourself first, embrace uncertainty, and take aligned action, even when it's uncomfortable.Want to grow as a leader? Explore our FREE leadership quiz and mini-courses at: www.wilempowered.com/free-mini-course

Femininity is a set of qualities, expressions, and energies traditionally associated with softness, empathy, intuition, receptivity, creativity, and nurturing, which can be embodied by people of any gender.    “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou   Angela R. Lewis is the Head of Operations at SpeakerHub, leading a global team across four continents. Angela draws on her background in sports and executive leadership to help others build trust, lead with empathy, and communicate with clarity. She is a former professional basketball player, coach and author. Through her books and speaking, she empowers professionals to navigate change and lead with confidence—using her signature 6V Framework—on and off the court.   Favorite snack is popcorn.   Angela Lewis   LinkedIn   Instagram   YouTube   Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Doman sits down with Angela R. Lewis—former professional basketball player, NCAA coach, author, and operations leader—to explore the powerful intersections of sport, identity, and personal growth. Angela reflects on her journey from scoring more than 1,000 points in college basketball to playing professionally overseas, coaching more than 500 athletes, and becoming a mentor and voice for women in sports. She opens up about the evolving landscape of college athletics, including the impact of NIL, the transfer portal, and the growing pressure on young athletes to define their worth through performance.Episode Takeaways:● Confidence fluctuates; belief must remain constant.● Athletes often struggle with identity outside of sports.● Playing internationally opens up cultural connections and personal growth.Together, Craig and Angela dive deep into what it really means to have confidence versus belief, how athletes can redefine their identities beyond the game, and why embracing your unique path is the key to long-term success. Angela also previews her upcoming book, Keep Bouncing Forward, a guide to staying grounded and resilient when life knocks you off course. Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or simply navigating life's transitions, this episode is full of insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom.#ProMindset #Podcast #CraigDomann #Mindset #AngelaRLewis #BeyondTheGame#AthleteIdentity #KeepBouncingForward #WomenInSports #NIL #TransferPortal #Resilience #Leadership #SportsMentorship #MindsetMatters #LifeAfterSports #EmpowermentJourney #ConfidenceVsBelief #PerformancePressure #PurposeDriven

Happy Mindful Monday Everyone! In this week's episode, our host Allie Brooke interviews the amazing Angela Lewis. Angela Lewis is a former professional basketball player, author, and Head of Operations at SpeakerHUB. With a background deeply rooted in sports, Angela brings unique insights from her experience as a high-level athlete and championship-winning coach to her leadership and team collaboration work. She leverages her extensive background to empower individuals and organizations, drawing on lessons from the court to foster teamwork, resilience, and effective communication. Through her work, Angela has led teams to operate more efficiently, crafting customized strategies that help clients achieve impactful and elevate their voices. As the Head of Operations of SpeakerHUB, she supports speakers from around the world, helping them elevate their presence, connect with audiences, and maximize speaking opportunities. Angela has authored several books, including The Game Changing Assist and Post Moves: The Female Athlete's Guide to Dominate Life After College, which uses sports as a powerful metaphor for life's challenges and successes. Her publications serve as resources for young professionals, especially female athletes, navigating personal and career transitions with confidence. Angela's mission is to equip leaders and teams with the skills they need to thrive, providing practical frameworks for building relationships, navigating transitions, and achieving long-term success. Episode Topics How does being an athlete help you learn how to lead? What are the characteristics of a good leader? How does someone develop effective communication skills? How does someone gain the confidence to step into a leadership role? How does someone lead by example to help encourage others? How To Connect w| Angela LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-lewis/  Website angelarlewis.com  Email angela@angelarlewis.com  The Growth METHOD. Membership Join Here! USE CODE: GROWTHMINDSETGAL to get 50% off your first month! 1:1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GROWTH MINDSET COACHING PROGRAMS! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Application Form ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Coaching Programs information What are the coaching sessions like?⁠⁠ Tailored weekly discussion questions and activities to spark introspection and self-discovery. Guided reflections to help you delve deeper into your thoughts and feelings. Thoughtfully facilitated sessions designed to provide maximum support, accountability, and growth. Please apply for a FREE discovery call with me! Allie's Socials Instagram:@thegrowthmindsetgal TikTok: @growthmindsetgal Email: thegrowthmindsetgal@gmail.com Links from the episode Growth Mindset Gang ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Broadcast Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Growth Mindset Gal ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ Better Help Link: Save 10% ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/growthmindsetgal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actress and writer Angela Lewis joins Frank Mackay on this episode of The Frank Mackay Show!

This week's guests are James Cairncross and Angela Lewis from the Midlands Parks Forum which has its annual conference on the 17th of October at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. Highlights include keynote speaker Dr. William Bird, a GP who contributed to a select committee report on access to green space who will speak on health benefits of physical activity and green spaces."Other speakers include people from MHCLG, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Heritage Lottery Fund, and also some experience from out in the real world, such as Islington Borough Council" Angela explains and she outlines workshops also to be run at the event.James addresses the "perennial problem" of parks budget cuts. "Despite there being quite a clear return on any investment in parks, local authority officers are still struggling to protect what they've got, let alone improve the funding for green spaces."Our chair of trustees Liz Stuffins attended the previous Government's DEFRA inquiry into urban parks, and they found that both the quality and the quantity of urban parks are in quite serious decline.This exacerbates the skills shortages suffered by the parks sector but The Midlands Park Forum aims to help overcome this by offering learning events, the conference and webinars "focused on the skills and competencies in a framework that aligns with the Landscape Institute's framework on competencies identifying over 60 skills in six categories, which we've identified as being important for a good park manager. And it's not just about cutting grass. This is people skills, environmental stewardship, income and finance, future visioning and planning, and all the competencies that go with being a professional."The lack and loss of expertise in the sector combined with budget cuts means some parks "are already losing their green flag awards because the authorities can just no longer attain the quality that's needed to keep those award...some councils now can't even afford the cost of the application, let alone the quality".With a new Government installed, James acknowledges parks will have to "join the queue" when asking for more state funding but top of his list of asks is "a national urban parks strategy and it needs to be integrated into public health because the benefits of that are both obvious." Close behind is a wish that the Green Jobs Task Force be expanded to include the green spaces sector.They discuss best practice in the sector and for Angela it means "local spaces that can become the hub of the local community and making sure that people do look at different collaborations locally, whether that's with local charities providing physical activity and exercise or local charities that provide volunteers to look after the green spaces and just making sure that all those things are considered in terms of local people having that space that they've got within 15 minutes of home".For the future, the Forum wants to "continue to deliver quality service to members" including CPD offerings, via learning events and knowledge sharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 159 Velecia 'Lisa' Lewis In this emotional interview, Angela Lewis shares the tragic story of her cousin Lisa's murder and her family's ongoing struggle for justice. Angela recounts the close-knit family dynamic, Lisa's passion for becoming a veterinarian, and the tragic circumstances surrounding Lisa's 1999 death. Despite two potential suspects being cleared, Angela suspects foul play involving someone close to the family. She details her relentless efforts to get law enforcement to reopen the case, facing numerous obstacles that suggest a possible cover-up. Angela's story is a poignant reminder of the importance of perseverance and the need for justice for all victims. Facebook Page: https://t.ly/zdhXs Petition: https://chng.it/b8TMrGSr7x If you have any information related to the unsolved murder of Velecia (Lisa) Lewis please call Memphis Crimestoppers at 901-525-5122 or at https://crimestopmem.org/    

It's time for another season of "We Gotta Have It Podcast" with me, Wally Wallstreet (@wallywallstreet). Our discussion of the iconic 1992 film Boomerang continues in part two. On this episode, Uncle Moe, @juelzJacob, and I (@wallywallstreet) discuss the friendship between Eddie Murphy's character "Marcus Graham" and David Alan Grier's character "Gerard Jackson". When it comes to competing for "Angela Lewis" portrayed by Halle Berry, do the two have a mutual respect for one another or is there an underlying jealousy between them? We will discuss themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery as well as the cultural dynamics between both characters in this romantic love story. Last, we will discuss how this film and others have influenced our ability to develop healthy relationships and how they portray an assertive versus passive male mindset. I enjoyed having this wonderful conversation with Juelz & Uncle Moe, and I hope you will find this episode to be as enjoyable as I did. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Lewis, Founder of ALA Public Relations, delves into the intricate world of podcast outreach and the strategy behind getting your message out. Discover her top three criteria for matching clients with shows and learn why a podcast's listener count isn't the end-all for guest appearances.Angela offers a fresh perspective on the role of both podcasts and guests in marketing and shares priceless tips on building a lasting connection beyond the microphone. Don't miss out on her valuable advice tailored for anyone looking to amplify their voice in the digital space. Tune in to hear the full conversation and uncover the secret to earned media success!Episode Highlights:03:22 - It's knowing who you are, what's important to you, and where you're going to be able to make the decisions about opportunities. Then it's also looking at your skill set and seeing what you're great at, and then being able to see if that opportunity that is presented aligns with something that actually works for you.13:39 - I chose podcasting because there are a lot of podcasts and the structure of podcast is really long form content. And most podcast hosts actually want to build connections versus someone being hired by a TV station to do this five-minute segment. So, you can really deep dive and get to know people. I work only with people who are service-based or they work for a nonprofit, and the organization has hired me to help share the mission of the organization.18:21 - Don't be a guest on a podcast without the right equipment. I've heard podcasts where people don't have microphones. My microphone's right here and I wear headphones as well so that there isn't an echo. And you want to have clear, crisp audio. It doesn't matter how much, you know, if people can't hear it. It doesn't matter how much you want to help them if your audio is so bad, that it's distracting.Connect with Elzie LinkedInSupport the journeyLaunch OR re-launch your podcastContact Angela LewisLinkedInInstagramWebsite

In this episode, we sit down with Angela Lewis. Angela Lewis is an actress best-known for her role of Aunt Louie in the FX crime and drama series Snowfall. We'll discuss her current role, the final season of the show, her acting career, Blue Remedy Media and her personal advice for listeners.

Angela Lewis is a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach, and founder of ALA Public Relations. Her incredible journey from a young girl with low self-esteem to a successful athlete, coach, and entrepreneur is a testament to her resilience and determination.Angela is not only passionate about helping service-based leaders amplify their voices, but she is also dedicated to inspiring young girls worldwide to become leaders. As a role model and mentor, she aims to empower girls to pursue their passions, overcome obstacles, and reach their full potential. As a member of the International Women's Forum Women Athlete Business Network, Angela has made it her mission to promote gender equality and support girls' participation in sports. Her efforts have been recognized globally, including receiving the prestigious Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award, Urban League St.Louis Young Leader in Youth and Education, and the US Bank Woman of Distinction Award.Through her work at ALA Public Relations, Angela continues to make a difference in the lives of people worldwide. She and her team strive to build authentic relationships with clients and connect them with media placements that align with their values and voice.They provide media training to help experts develop confidence, clarity, and composure during interviews, ensuring that their message is heard loud and clear.Whether she is coaching basketball or empowering girls to become leaders, Angela is a force to be reckoned with. Her passion, dedication, and hard work are an inspiration to us all.You can find her books on Amazon:1. The Game Changing Assist: Six Simple Ways to Choose Success2. Workbook: The Game Changing Assist3. Post Moves: The Female Athlete's Guide to Dominate Life After College4. The Fundamental Game Plan: Every Basketball Player's 12 Week Success TrackerTo learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Angela Lewis is the founder of ALA Public Relations, a boutiquefirm focused on amplifying the voices of serviced based leaderswho want to share their expertise and transform the lives ofothers.After publishing four books and managing all of the media outreachon her own, she recognized that many authors and leadersstruggled to find the time to share their message. As a result, manypeople never had the level of impact that they wanted.Angela and the team take's pride in being the connectors forleaders who value building authentic relationships throughmeaningful conversations. The team at ALA Public Relations ispassionate about making sure each client is matched with mediaplacements that align with their voice. Media training is alsoprovided to help experts develop confidence, clarity andcomposure during interviews.Angela is a former professional basketball player and championshipwinning coach who brings a burning desire to win for her clients.The lessons from playing sports such as teamwork, never giving upand assisting others is infused into the culture of ALA PublicRelations.Angela has been recognized globally for her efforts receiving theprestigious Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award, UrbanLeague St. Louis Young Leader in Youth and Education and the USBank Woman of Distinction Award. She is also a member of theInternational Women's Forum Women Athlete Business Network.Angela has a bachelor's and a master's degree in Communication.Angela currently lives in Medellin, Colombia.

Tune in to this captivating episode as we sit down with Angela Lewis, former professional basketball player and coach, and delve into the lessons she learned on the court and off the court as a professional basketball player, coach, and entrepreneur! Get ready to gain insights into the world of professional sports, be entertained by Angela's insightful lessons, and discover how the principles of teamwork, resilience, and determination can lead to success in your own life! Prepare to be inspired, motivated, and uplifted as we explore the life lessons from playing professional basketball with the remarkable Angela Lewis. It's time to shoot for your own dreams and learn from one of the best!   Connect with Angela https://angelarlewis.com/  

Angela Lewis is the founder of ALA Public Relations, a boutique firm focused on amplifying the voices of serviced based leaders who want to share their expertise and transform the lives of others. AND she's a retired professional basketball player! After publishing four books and managing all of the media outreach on her own, she recognized that many authors and leaders struggled to find the time to share their message. As a result, many people never had the level of impact that they wanted. Angela and the team take's pride in being the connectors for leaders who value building authentic relationships through meaningful conversations. The team at ALA Public Relations is passionate about making sure each client is matched with media placements that align with their voice. Media training is also provided to help experts develop confidence, clarity and composure during interviews. Angela is also a former professional basketball player and championship winning coach who brings a burning desire to win for her clients. The lessons from playing sports such as teamwork, never giving up and assisting others is infused into the culture of ALA Public Relations. Angela has been recognized globally for her efforts receiving the prestigious Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award, Urban League St. Louis Young Leader in Youth and Education and the US Bank Woman of Distinction Award. She is also a member of the International Women's Forum Women Athlete Business Network. Angela has a bachelor's and a master's degree in Communication. Today Angela lives in Medellin, Colombia. Connect with Angela https://angelarlewis.com/

Angela Lewis shares her birth story and the importance of advocating for Black women and creating change so that Black mothers can thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Freedom Alliance has arisen in response to lockdown and other more creeping forms of totalitarianism. Angela Lewis-Wright explains what the party aspires to achieve. Read the write-up at: https://www.ukcolumn.org/video/angela-lewis-wright-of-the-freedom-alliance-opposing-the-creeping-totalitarianism-in-our

Dub C and CJ Mac sit down with Deandre Bonds aka Skully (Snowfall) to discuss landing his first acting role, ending up in prison at the height of his career, coming home and landing major roles on the big screen, then finally finding a home on the late John Singleton's hit television series "Snowfall".Cast: Damson Idris, Isaiah John, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, Gail Bean and more....

Closing out this Black History month we are joined by a delightful panel of actors, from rising stars to industry veterans, including Chad L. Coleman (The CW's Superman & Lois), Ayesha Harris (Netflix's upcoming Glamorous), Angela Lewis (FX's Snowfall) and Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (Star Trek: Picard, Paramount+), for a conversation on diversity, inclusion, and representation in entertainment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mediavillage/message

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Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Angela Lewis. Angela is the founder of ALA Public Relations. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach and author. Angela has gained significant media attention through her high-level sports experiences. Connect with Angela:Instagram: aneglalewsi_pr or alapublicrelations Email : angela@alapublicrelations.comhttps://alapublicrelations.com/

In this episode, Jennifer talks with Heidi Marshall, acting coach & teacher, filmmaker, and director, all about on-camera acting, self-tapes, and preparation. Heidi shares her journey toward becoming a sought-out acting coach in this industry, the way she works with artists, and some stories of clients. They share tools on how to feel empowered with your choices as an actor, ways to find newness, embrace all parts of yourself as a human, and how to be kinder to yourself in the process. About Heidi: Heidi Marshall is a top industry acting coach for auditions, screen tests, and performance coaching. Heidi Miami Marshall's career has spanned over 25 years as an Acting Coach, Film and Theater Director, Casting Director, and Acting Studio Owner. Her entire career informs her coaching eye and influences her aesthetic for working with actors. Originally, Heidi was the lead Casting Director at The Telsey Office for the Broadway musical RENT, as well as for 70+ projects in theater, film, TV, commercial, and voiceover. Heidi has also directed on the Broadway shows The Addams Family, Baz Luhrmann's La Bohéme, and The Color Purple. Renowned Director Luhrmann says,  “All of Heidi Marshall's work has led me to see that she's a director of first rate talent and ability.”  Now the owner of a top acting studio, she's coached countless actors into roles. She is frequently hired by directors and production studios to prep actors for auditions, screen tests and performance. Her acting clients have appeared on big and small screens and stages, from network TV to indie film to blockbuster hits, from regional theaters to Broadway. Talent spans from new actors to Emmy award-winning. Heidi is frequently hired by directors and production studios to prep actors for auditions, screen tests, and performance. Notable collaborators include John Turturro, Baz Luhrmann, and Rob Marshall (no relation). As someone constantly in audition coaching mode, Heidi has her eye on the ever-evolving biz and loves supporting the actor through phases of audition prep, self-taping, screen tests, and performance. Heidi enjoys shaping material in response to the actor's natural presence and humor. Also a director, Heidi's simultaneous filmmaker career provides a keen sensitivity to what is needed from actors. Her directorial skills quickly shape scenes and help actors make bold, clear, playful, and strong choices. Her filmmaking skills help actors move from analysis into playing the scenes in space and time with incredible attention to detail. Casting Directors, Agents, Managers, and Directors have teamed up with Heidi to get their actors across the finish line in auditions, screen tests, and production. Heidi has worked with high-level performers who have never acted before as well as seasoned, award-winning veteran actors. Her actors range from youth to people of a certain age and span diverse backgrounds and orientations. Each artist is a talent that she adores supporting in the process of creating strong and uniquely-yours self-tapes and performances. Follow some of Heidi's clients on screen and stage: Halle Bailey, Jack Harlow, Julianne Nicholson (EMMY Award winner), Fantasia, H.E.R., Thomas Doherty, Chaka Kahn, Rueby Wood (EMMY nominee), Maren Morris, Rhiannon Giddens, Danielle Pinnock, Jesse James Keitel, Analisa Velez, Raul Castillo, Saycon Sengbloh, Lily-Rose Depp, Michael Cimino, Angela Lewis, Winnie Harlow, Alexandra Turshen, and Little America (Apple TV+). She also has clients shining bright across countless Broadway stages. Heidi Marshall Studio's IG: @heidimarshallstudio Hedi Marshall's Website: www.heidimarshall.com Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com

maK & Rev are joined by a triumvirate of women to discuss the health of the black woman and how beauty standards impact the lives of our sisters. Join in on the conversation by leaving a comment. Also support our guests Marquita Ell https://ells-wellness.com/ and Angela Lewis https://alapublicrelations.com/ Subscribe, Rate, Review and SHARE!!! Connect with us on IG @thenile.est1981 or email us thenile.est1981@gmail.com and episode on YouTube by searching The N.I.L.E.

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Todays guest is Angela Lewis. She is the CEO of ALA Public Relations. She wrote 4 books and was the recipient of the Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award. Her mission is to use her platform and experience to help girls become women with the main goal to be leaders in society. We talk about finance and business tips and if you want to get your podcast off the ground and you need guests, or if you are a book arthor looking for speaking engagements, this show is for you tune in now!

Bio ALA Public Relations was founded by Angela Lewis, a former professional basketball player, championship winning coach and author. Angela garnered significant media attention through her high level sports experiences. She has been interviewed on every type of media platform while rising to the top to become a professional athlete.With a desire to inspire youth, Angela has published four books and has been a contributor to three others. She helped other authors publish books and they needed assistance gaining media placements and speaking engagements to share their messages. As a result, ALA Public Relations was created to help clients build brand awareness, connect with their target audience and engage with new potential customers.  Connect with Angela Lewis!  Website: alapublicrelations.comEmail:angela@alapublicrelations.comFacebook: Angela LewisInstagram: @alapublicrelations @angelalewis_prLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-lewis/

In our most recent #COSIGNConversations Podcast we sat down with Angela Lewis aka Louie from #SnowfallFX to discuss motherhood, family, how playing Louie has helped her in her personal life, things she's learned from the late John Singleton, working with Damson Idris, and why Louie went against the family, and more. Leave us a comment and let us know what yall think of this episode!! If you like videos like this PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our channel, like, comment, and share with your friends. Want to support our platform? Donate via cash app: $cosignmag Angela Lewis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luvangelalewis COSIGN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosignmag/ COSIGN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosignMagazine/ http://cosignmag.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosignmag/support

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 415 with Damson Idris and Angela Lewis from Snowfall on FX. It's the summer of 1986 in the fifth season of Snowfall. Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) and his entire family are rich beyond their wildest dreams, on the verge of having everything they've ever wanted…right as the ground begins to fall out from under their feet. The sudden and tragic death of basketball star Len Bias makes the rock cocaine epidemic front-page news, the target of both Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Law enforcement is on a warpath and the militarization of the L.A.P.D. continues as police and politicians decide the only way to deal with this growing scourge is through force — and the creation of the new C.R.A.S.H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) units. The streets of South Central Los Angeles have never been so dangerous as the Saint family navigates the police, the warring gangs and the CIA. Amidst all of this, the biggest threat the family faces are each other as they try not to let greed, resentment and ego tear them all apart.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 415 with Damson Idris and Angela Lewis from Snowfall on FX. It's the summer of 1986 in the fifth season of Snowfall. Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) and his entire family are rich beyond their wildest dreams, on the verge of having everything they've ever wanted…right as the ground begins to fall out from under their feet. The sudden and tragic death of basketball star Len Bias makes the rock cocaine epidemic front-page news, the target of both Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Law enforcement is on a warpath and the militarization of the L.A.P.D. continues as police and politicians decide the only way to deal with this growing scourge is through force — and the creation of the new C.R.A.S.H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) units. The streets of South Central Los Angeles have never been so dangerous as the Saint family navigates the police, the warring gangs and the CIA. Amidst all of this, the biggest threat the family faces are each other as they try not to let greed, resentment and ego tear them all apart.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 415 with Damson Idris and Angela Lewis from Snowfall on FX. It's the summer of 1986 in the fifth season of Snowfall. Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) and his entire family are rich beyond their wildest dreams, on the verge of having everything they've ever wanted…right as the ground begins to fall out from under their feet. The sudden and tragic death of basketball star Len Bias makes the rock cocaine epidemic front-page news, the target of both Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Law enforcement is on a warpath and the militarization of the L.A.P.D. continues as police and politicians decide the only way to deal with this growing scourge is through force — and the creation of the new C.R.A.S.H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) units. The streets of South Central Los Angeles have never been so dangerous as the Saint family navigates the police, the warring gangs and the CIA. Amidst all of this, the biggest threat the family faces are each other as they try not to let greed, resentment and ego tear them all apart.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 415 with Damson Idris and Angela Lewis from Snowfall on FX. It's the summer of 1986 in the fifth season of Snowfall. Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) and his entire family are rich beyond their wildest dreams, on the verge of having everything they've ever wanted…right as the ground begins to fall out from under their feet. The sudden and tragic death of basketball star Len Bias makes the rock cocaine epidemic front-page news, the target of both Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Law enforcement is on a warpath and the militarization of the L.A.P.D. continues as police and politicians decide the only way to deal with this growing scourge is through force — and the creation of the new C.R.A.S.H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) units. The streets of South Central Los Angeles have never been so dangerous as the Saint family navigates the police, the warring gangs and the CIA. Amidst all of this, the biggest threat the family faces are each other as they try not to let greed, resentment and ego tear them all apart.

This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 415 with Damson Idris and Angela Lewis from Snowfall on FX.It's the summer of 1986 in the fifth season of Snowfall. Franklin Saint (Damson Idris) and his entire family are rich beyond their wildest dreams, on the verge of having everything they've ever wanted…right as the ground begins to fall out from under their feet.The sudden and tragic death of basketball star Len Bias makes the rock cocaine epidemic front-page news, the target of both Democrat and Republican lawmakers. Law enforcement is on a warpath and the militarization of the L.A.P.D. continues as police and politicians decide the only way to deal with this growing scourge is through force — and the creation of the new C.R.A.S.H. (Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums) units. The streets of South Central Los Angeles have never been so dangerous as the Saint family navigates the police, the warring gangs and the CIA.Amidst all of this, the biggest threat the family faces are each other as they try not to let greed, resentment and ego tear them all apart.

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus we continue our segment #AsSeenOnTV as John chats with Angela Lewis - Snowfall on FX Learn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus we continue our segment #AsSeenOnTV as John chats with Angela Lewis - Snowfall on FX Learn more about our radio program, podcast & blog at www.JohnAndHeidiShow.com

In this episode i sit down with Actress, ANGELA LEWIS. We discuss her upbringing in Detroit, teaching dance experience, love for acting, her prominent hit character Aunt Louie on FX's hit show "SNOWFALL", hobbies, plus much more... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/intuitive-minds-podcast/support

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In this episode I interview Angela Lewis, an author and a PR consultant who specializes in booking her clients on podcasts, who lives in Medellin, Colombia. In our conversation, Angela and I discuss the her transition to PR from her previous career as a professional basketball player, she then shares her secret sauce on how she pitches and books exclusive podcasts for her clients, and how accidentally missing a single event completely changed her trajectory in life…for the better. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-gold-podcast/support

ALA Public Relations was founded by Angela Lewis, a former professional basketball player, championship-winning coach, and author. Angela garnered significant media attention through her high-level sports experiences. She has been interviewed on every type of media platformwhile rising to the top to become a professional athlete.With a desire to inspire youth, Angela has published four books and has been a contributor to three others. She helped other authors publish books and they needed assistance gaining media placements and speaking engagements to share their messages.As a result, ALA Public Relations was created to help clients build brand awareness, connect with their target audience and engage with new potential customers. Now many clients have received interviews on global platforms.The team at ALA Public Relations is passionate about making sure each client is matched with media placements that align with their brand. ALA Public Relations also offers media training to help experts develop confidence, clarity, and composure during interviews.Angela has been recognized globally for her efforts receiving the prestigious Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award, Urban League St. Louis Young Leader in Youth and Education, and the US Bank Woman of Distinction Award. She is also a member of the exclusiveInternational Women's Forum Women Athlete Business Network. Angela has a bachelor's and a master's degree in Communication.Connect with Angela here: www.AngelaLewis.comFREE Business Credit Masterclass here: https://bizcredithelper.comThe Cortez Hustle Show Book Of The Month is "Expert Secrets" by Russell Brunson Get Your Free Copy Here!Text the keyword "Mastermind" to 314-866-4053 to join our private group and get hundreds of dollars in free training & resources weekly. This mastermind is 100% FREE.Support Our Show Partner Bob CraneClick here for FREE Financial Resources: https://bit.ly/tchsbobOpen Arms Wellness - For all of your mental health needs. Take a quick survey to get matched up with the right counselor today: https://bit.ly/h2htherapistmatchOther helpful resources:Dominate Social Media And Build An Attractive, Powerful Profitable, Personal Brand https://personalbranding365.comDesign stunning graphics for your brand try Canva Pro here https://bit.ly/tomcanvaUse Content Study to schedule your social media post to be omnipresent on all platforms: https://tomcontentstudio+++3 TOOLS EVERY ENTREPRENEUR NEEDS TO GROW +++1. Digital Marketing Platform - Create your own websites, sales funnels, digital products, online communities, and more with the Digital Empire System. It's the Premier All-In-One Digital Marketing Platform. Start your 14 Day FREE trial of Go HighLevel by Clicking Here!2. Mentorship/Mastermind - Every entrepreneur should have a coach, mentor, or be part of a mastermind group. The Monetize My Life Academy is the premier Digital Marketing Mastermind for entrepreneurs looking to get more out of the internet and social media. If you're looking to grow your online presence this is the mastermind group for you. Click Here3. Financial Education - Ask any entrepreneur why they're building a business and I guarantee that "LEGACY" is in their top 3 answers. Having the right financial education is what makes building that legacy a reality. Our FinancialEdge membership is designed with unlimited access to professionals to help you Minimize Taxes, Improve Credit, Reduce Debt, And Grow Your Money For Retirement with Done-For-You Real Estate Investing and Other Strategies. Click Here==ABOUT THE CORTEZ HUSTLE SHOW==iTunes: Click HereStitcher: Click HereSpotify: Click HereGoogle Podcast: Click HereAmazon Music: Click Here====================================================Email: hcortez@ThorntonOnlineMarketing.comWebsite https://thorntononlinemarketing.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thorntononlinemarketingllchttp://instagram.com/thorntononlinemarketinghttp://twitter.com/finhealthmentorDISCLAIMER: H Cortez aka Financial Health Mentor is NOT afinancial advisor/planner or CPA. The information shared on this channel is not financial advice but instead examples of actual experiences of H Cortez and the guests of the channel. Also, any mention/reference to income is NOT a guarantee but merely an example of potential income that could be made if one puts in the work required. Always see a certified professional assist you in your financial matters. Finally, the links recommended in most cases pay me a small commission if you were to click through and buy. That's one of the ways I finance the podcast.=====REFERENCES & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS=====1 Minute Motivation YouTube CreditShow Some Love To The "iHustle Motivation" Channel: Click Here1 Minute Motivation Video: Click HereIntro Music for The Cortez Hustle Show Intro Courtesy of Anno Domini Beats#nonprofit #cortezhustle #grantwriting

This week the ladies Tambam and AJ sit down with Angela Lewis or better known as the badass Aunt Louie in the show "Snowfall". During the episode Angela shares her experience becoming an actress, if there are any differences between her character in the show and herself, supporting and advocating for women's health and even gives the ladies a "Dumb B*tch Story". Do you know your core character traits? Lets discuss Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In Episode 34 of Public Sector Executive's Public Sector Voices podcast, Chris Cromar spoke to Angela Lewis (Director of People Transformation) and Michelle Wall (Director of Finance and Commercial & Executive Lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) about the culture at Companies House and how it is inspiring their staff.

In this episode, ALA Public Relations founder and owner,  former professional basketball player, and author Angela Lewis serves up wisdom for everyone! Entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives will benefit from Angela's insights on how a public relation (PR) agency can help them grow their business and brand. Angela also taps into her expertise as a championship winning coach to offer tips to help parents support their child's success in sports and all of the important areas of life. In addition, Angela shares her recent journey in learning to make space for the life she envisioned and the joy she deserves.  CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS (*time stamps noted)4:29 - Ways a PR agency can help increase brand awareness and growth8:46 - When to approach a PR agency13:30 -Tips for student athletes when talking to the media and doing interviews 16:38 - Tips for managing interviews after a loss or disappointment 18:31 - Tips for entrepreneurs who are conducting interviews 22:08 - How to decide how much you want to share about your personal story 30:15 - Tips for parents on working with their child's coach 35:36 - Tips to help young athletes prepare for optimum performance38:10 - Where parents can find resources to support their child athletes47:23 - How to make space for the life you've envisionedCONTENT WARNINGSNoneGUESTAngela LewisFounder and Owner, ALA Public Relations https://angelarlewis.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-lewis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angela.lewis.3766 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_r_lewis/?hl=en Twitter: @angelarlewis   RESOURCESJunior NBA - https://jr.nba.com/USA Basketball - https://www.usab.com/Purchase Humble Intellect merchandise (like the t-shirt Charlene is wearing) here https://www.bonfire.com/store/ells-apparel-shop/FOR MORE INFORMATION- Visit https://sheconfidential.com/ for more!- Subscribe and watch the SheConfidential podcast here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkwhWLZhyY7UbTyjmu0k91w.- Follow on Instagram and Facebook @she.confidential- Join the SheConfidential Online Community waitlist so that you're among the first to get access to this new safe space for women who are ready to design their best lives. Here is the link https://mailchi.mp/20cb09978a8f/sheconfidential-online-community-waitlistNOTEThe information provided on SheConfidential pertaining to your health or wellness, relationships, business/career choices, finances, or any other aspect of your life is not intended to be a substitute for individual consultations, professional advice, diagnosis or treatment rendered by your own provider.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSEpisode artwork and video production by Eye AM Media https://www.eyeammedia.com/. Follow on Instagram @eyeammedia

Meet Editor in Chief of the iShine Magazine,  Angela Lewis.  Listen in as she shares how she started her magazine and publishing business and how she works with people as their Visablity Coach to help you get your message out.  Click here to visit Angela's website  Follow Angela on IG @Iamangelalewis Subscribe to OTB Magaine   www.offthebenchmagazine.com  IG @otbmagazine    

Join hosts Michael and Ryan as they chat with private sector intelligence leader Angela Lewis on leadership in intelligence, to include why intelligence practitioners make good leaders, how to develop a positive team culture, and the challenges of building a private sector intelligence function.

Angela Lewis is a former professional basketball player, championship winning coach and author who is passionate about empowering the lives of young women. Due to her global experiences, she understands the challenges young women face today and the opportunities the future holds. At ten years old Angela was already five foot eight inches tall and a victim of sexual assault by a neighbor. A shy and insecure child, she overcame the ridicule of others by having basketball as an outlet. Basketball literally opened a world of opportunities and Angela is committed to using her voice to help young women prepare to lead the next generation. In 2015 Angela Lewis Basketball was born, with the mission to develop girls as leaders on and off the court. Through various programs such as camps, clinics and virtual academies, girls around the world, are guided by three principals: lead, give and bounce back. She has published four books, The Game Changing Assist: Six Simple Ways to Choose Success, The Game Changing Assist: Workbook, Post Moves: The Female Athlete's Guide to Dominate Life After College and The Fundamental Game Plan: Every Basketball Player's 12 Week Success Tracker. Prior to starting Angela Lewis Basketball, she coached over a decade at every level, giving her a clear understanding of the needs of young women. Now she regularly gives inspirational speeches to girls throughout the world, igniting the confidence within them, to conquer any challenge. Angela has been recognized nationally for her efforts being the recipient of the prestigious Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award, Urban League St. Louis Young Leader in Youth and Education, UnSung Heroine Award, Black Girls Rock St. Louis and US Bank Woman of Distinction. Angela received a full athletic scholarship to play NCAA Division I basketball at Saint Louis University. She was an All-Conference player who scored over 1000 points and grabbed over 500 rebounds. When Angela is not hard at work inspiring girls, she is visiting beautiful parks, sitting next to rivers and searching for the best outdoor basketball courts in the world. One can contact Angela Lewis at angelarlewis.com.

Angela Lewis is a former professional basketball player, championship winning coach and author who is passionate about empowering the lives of young women. Due to her global experiences, she understands the challenges young women face today and the opportunities the future holds. At ten years old Angela was already five foot eight inches tall and a victim of sexual assault by a neighbor. A shy and insecure child, she overcame the ridicule of others by having basketball as an outlet. Basketball literally opened a world of opportunities and Angela is committed to using her voice to help young women prepare to lead the next generation. In 2015 Angela Lewis Basketball was born, with the mission to develop girls as leaders on and off the court. Through various programs such as camps, clinics and virtual academies, girls around the world, are guided by three principals: lead, give and bounce back. She has published four books, The Game Changing Assist: Six Simple Ways to Choose Success, The Game Changing Assist: Workbook, Post Moves: The Female Athlete's Guide to Dominate Life After College and The Fundamental Game Plan: Every Basketball Player's 12 Week Success Tracker. Prior to starting Angela Lewis Basketball, she coached over a decade at every level, giving her a clear understanding of the needs of young women. Now she regularly gives inspirational speeches to girls throughout the world, igniting the confidence within them, to conquer any challenge. Angela has been recognized nationally for her efforts being the recipient of the prestigious Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award, Urban League St. Louis Young Leader in Youth and Education, UnSung Heroine Award, Black Girls Rock St. Louis and US Bank Woman of Distinction. Angela received a full athletic scholarship to play NCAA Division I basketball at Saint Louis University. She was an All-Conference player who scored over 1000 points and grabbed over 500 rebounds. When Angela is not hard at work inspiring girls, she is visiting beautiful parks, sitting next to rivers and searching for the best outdoor basketball courts in the world. One can contact Angela Lewis at angelarlewis.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/odell-glenn-jr/support

This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. speaks with actress Angela Lewis, co-star of Snowfall, the  popular TV crime drama series created by the late Academy Award-nominated writer and director John Singleton, which explores the crack cocaine epidemic in 1080’s Los Angeles.

Welcome to the city of sinner and saints where ambition is paid in the sacrifice of your loved ones. Join us as we expand operations with the FX show, Snowfall Season 4. Check out our episode covering seasons 1-3.Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JA

Fireflies! Phosphorescence! Mattresses! Glide into this chat with the wonderful Angela Lewis (“Snowfall” on FX) as she and JV revisit NYC blackouts, great teachers, and a moment in cinema that may have actually stopped time itself!Here's where you can find additional information on some of the organizations JV and Angela discussed:Black Mamas Matter AllianceNational Birth Equity CollaborativeKindred Space LA

Who: Angela Lewis, Mother, Actress, ActivistErica McAfee, Founder of Sisters in LossEpisode Description (short/two sentences)There can be joy even after disappointment, shame and loss. It often requires the right perspective and a supportive birthing team that still honors your vision even when plans change. This week, actress Angela Lewis, a star of FX's SnowFall, shares her birth story including how prior miscarriages shaped her experience. Our special guest, Erica McAfee, founder of Sisters in Loss, shares the facts about miscarriages and why we are so bad at processing pregnancy loss as a society/as a people. In the end, Angela's birth culminates with a moment of true star power. Resources/ReferencesWatch Angela Lewis as #AuntLouie on #SnowfallFX. Follow along on IG @luvangelalewis & @snowfallfxLearn more about Erica M. Mcafee https://www.ericammcafee.com Sisters in Loss a digital media platform where Black Women replace Silence with Storytelling around Pregnancy and Infant Loss and Infertility.Natural Birth Center Midwives in LA; Doula, Nina Phelan of The Soulful Birth Learn more about having a safe and empowered birth by downloading the free ebook: Birth with Irth: A Mini-Manual to Pregnancy and Childbirth for Black People Get full episode details and transcripts (posted by midday) on www.BirthrightPodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Angela Lewis - who plays our beloved “Auntie Louie” from FX’s 'SNOWFALL' - joins BlackGirlPodcast! The new mommy chats with us about her journey from Detroit to New York to LA, her career from stage to television, her personal journey through therapy, the on-screen relationship between Louie and Jerome Saint, where in Hollywood she sees herself next and, her relationship with faith.

This week's podcast from BASICS Scotland explores the links between post incident support and crew resource management with Angela Lewis. Angela explains the operational improvements that are achievable when organisations develop a menu of different types of support for their personnel. She also looks at the problems with the “can do” mentality that is prevalent in those who work in pre hospital emergency care.   Key points from this podcast: Self-care is not selfish and is very important to prioritise Routine is good Keep your social connections, as social support is very important Resources related to this podcast: The Sleep Council Website – www.sleepcouncil.org.uk National Wellbeing Hub – www.promis.scot LifeLines Scotland Website – www.lifelinesscotland.org International Critical Incident Stress Foundation – www.icisf.org PSA Limited Website – www.psa-ltd.com About Angela Angela Lewis is the founder and MD of PSA Ltd, delivering training in the principles and practice of Crew Resource Management and post incident support in the UK/Europe.  Serving 16 years in the RN's Fleet Air Arm, as an Aircraft Commander in Sea King Helicopters, much of her military life was based at HMS Gannet with over 550 call outs on Search and Rescue duties.  With a specialised interest in mitigating the impact of traumatic incidents on teams, Angela has trained extensively in Critical Incident Stress Management with ICISF in Baltimore, US, and Trauma Risk Management with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Angela delivers training regularly to support professionals at all levels in aviation, healthcare, ambulance, fire and police services, charities, staff care departments, education and the private sector in the UK and Europe.  She is delighted to have had the opportunity to support teams from NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Lanarkshire, Lothian and Suffolk & Sussex Trust, NATS, Emergency Medical Retrieval Service, Scottish Ambulance Service, Mountain Rescue Service, Yorkshire Police and others.

Special guest: Actress Angela Lewis from FXNetwork’s Snowfall Actress and new mom Angela Lewis is back for the fourth season of FX’s hit crime drama “Snowfall” (new episode every Wednesday 10pm). Created by the late Academy Award-nominated writer and director John Singleton, the drama series explores the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles. The cast includes Damson Idris (Netflix’s “Black Mirror”), Emily Rios (IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK) and Isaiah John (DOWNSIZED). She has booked lead roles on the stage for Off-Broadway plays "History of the Word" and "Milk like Sugar", which became the winner of the 2012 Obie Award for Playwriting and 2011 San Diego Critics Circle Craig Noel Award for Outstanding New Play. She landed her first television role on the HBO critically acclaimed drama series "The Big C" as the role of Laura Linney's nurse.  Lewis quickly began working as a voice over and commercial talent for brands such as Verizon, AT&T Wireless, and McDonalds, to name a few. With appearances in many popular hit TV shows, such as TNT's "The Last Ship," Nickelodeon's "iCarly", CBS's "Cod

In this episode we talked with Basketball Legend Angela R. Lewis.  Some may know her from her careeer playing at St. Louis University and playing professional in Germany for many years but now she is an international speaker, author and founder of Ignite Her Game Academy. She has done a lot to push the game forward to help inspire the next generation athlete. She has been featured in dozens of shows and podcasts. She has done interviews on the Black News Channel, in the St. Louis Business Journal and has worked with thousands of students in schools, camps and clinics over the last two decades. Angela takes pride in meeting and talking with families, parents, coaches and players about the game of basketball and life. Her basketball academy, IHG Academy was started to ensure girls have the life skills to conquer any challenge.Take great notes on this interview because this one is a great one! Follow on:Bryan Turner - @Coach.Bryan.Turner (Instagram)Bryan Turner - @CoachBT_Turner (Twitter)Bryan Turner - $BTHoopCoach (CashApp)https://www.bryanturnerbasketball.com​https://teespring.com/stores/the-paint

Actress and new mom Angela Lewis is back for the fourth season of FX's hit crime drama "Snowfall" (premieres Wednesday, February 24th). Created by the late Academy Award-nominated writer and director John Singleton, the drama series explores the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles. The cast includes Damson Idris (Netflix's "Black Mirror"), Emily Rios (IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK) and Isaiah John (DOWNSIZED). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angela Lewis is this week's phenomenal guest on the Nurah Speaks Podcast! Angela hails from St. Louis and is a former pro basketball player, championship coach, international speaker and author. Angela is the founder of Ignite Her Game Academy where she teaches girls about more than basketball. She delivers life skills using the game as an analogy for life. As basketball opened a world of opportunities for Angela, she wants the same for the girls in her programs. She has been featured on the Black News Channel, in the St. Louis Business Journal and on over 20 podcasts. Angela is committed to helping prepare the next generation of young women to lead the next and she started Ignite Her Game Academy to ensure they have the life skills to conquer any challenge. Visit her website angelarlewis.com and follow Angela on Twitter and IG @angela_r_lewis and on Facebook @angelalewisbasketball. If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to info@NurahSpeaks.com. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com or reading her blog by clicking this link. Follow Nurah Speaks @NurahSpeaksPodcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

There is a lot of talk around the word and events that focus on empowerment and what it really means in regard to getting things done. Some say that empowerment events are not actionable because they don't move most past motivation, which can be fleeting. Others say some of them can be mean girl events, lol. My guest, Angela Lewis, an empowerment producer, coach and publisher who goes a lot deeper into the word and the actions that follow it. She believes empowerment is only the first step. Solutions and results must play a part in the process. Life alignment is so much bigger than “things” lining up. Every day you make decisions that affect the path you are traveling on. Sometimes, in your life you realize that you have created unsustainable habits and behaviors in your life that you need to deal with. These things create stress and overwhelm, often making us feel like we will never move beyond where we are because the weight of them are just too much to fight at times. Visit us at www.lwapllc.com/podcast for the show notes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this podcast Meg speaks with Angela Lewis, Head of People Transformation at Companies House. They discuss how our culture enables our brilliant people to flourish and drives high performance. This is the first podcast in a six part series, each one discussing our strategic goals.  Transcript MH: Hello and welcome to another episode of “Meet the team” by Companies House. Today, I am joined by Angela Lewis, our Head of People Transformation. She's someone who has an extensive career in HR and has been at Companies House alone for nearly nine years. She is a ray of sunshine and I am so looking forward to speaking to her today. So, without another second to wait, welcome Angie.    AL: Aww, I love the fact that Meg you called me a ray of sunshine. That might be my nicest thing all day.    MH: Oh well, it's true. You okay?     AL: Yes. I'm very good. Thank you. You are the perfect end to a long day.     MH: Yes. Well, it is hard to find a tiny little gap in your calendar. So, it was the only gap in weeks, I think.     AL: Well, I was definitely pleased to give it to you. That's for sure.     MH: Thank you. So, I'm going to just kick off with my first question and it is to address our recent amazing achievement, which has been awarded to us from Investors in People, which is the Platinum Status. Can you tell me a little bit about the journey to getting there and what's next?     AL: Okay, happy to do that and can I say I'm still you know a month on from finding out that we were awarded the Platinum. Still smiling about it because so few organisations are awarded this sort of level of assessment. So, it does really matter. And you know three years ago Meg, we were awarded the gold level which is amazing as well. But, we set ourselves a goal back then and I remember talking to Louise, our Chief Exec and saying, you know, wouldn't it be amazing for us to show in three years that we're a platinum organisation and she said, “Oh, I love the fact you aim high Angie.” and I said, “Well, actually this is about ambition, but it's also about, if we really do aim high, the only thing that we can have is a much better experience. But also, imagine what that would be like for our colleagues”. So, we've worked really hard over these three years to sort of focus on the things that we were given in terms of feedback from the gold assessment. Particularly around leadership and making sure that our colleagues could understand the sort of role and purpose of Companies House and to really focus on how can they bring their whole self to work and how can we allow people to truly flourish which has been brilliant because it links directly with our Companies House strategy. And this isn't sort of a surprise that our focus on the strategic goal of creating a culture where colleagues can come to work and flourish and drive high-performance. So, there's been this link for the last three years and to get that validated by an external organisation to say “you're on the right track. You've made huge progress”, and for us it's a continuum because it's not about sitting back now and saying, oh, well, we've cracked it. It's about maintaining those levels, learning from the sort of advice and recommendations they put in, celebrating where we've done really well and holding on to it. And you know, it's really exciting because it genuinely is an organisational wide achievement. And that was one of the main sort of comments from IIP, was that everyone they spoke to was with us in terms of understanding what we wanted to achieve but also felt part of this sort of very exciting transformation journey we are on, but also part of our culture change journey.     MH: Yeah, I think what you said then about, it runs through everyone. It's not like a top-level thing. Those values are really throughout and I've definitely experienced that and I think it goes to show that everyone still feels it. We've been working at home now since March as have a lot of people and to still feel that you know feeling of being part of something at home, it goes to show how special it really is.     AL: Yeah, I definitely agree, and I think you know, we've been in this unique situation. We've obviously had you know; our offices have been open, and we have been providing services in our you know offices as well with smaller teams and the large percentage of our workforce has been at home. But managing, you know, remote workers and those in the office has been challenging at times but actually all the work we've done before COVID hit us around networks and community and being able to be your true self have just reaped so many benefits and dividends over the last six or seven months that people I would say, ironically genuinely feel more connected now than they did before the pandemic, which quite frankly just goes to show that if you'll invest that effort in giving your employees a voice, building these networks under the umbrella of sort of culture change and diversity and inclusion. Actually, when it truly matters, you will see the rewards. And like you, you know, there's not a week goes by when I don't think, wow look at what people are doing here to drive change, to improve the experience for the customer, to support their colleagues, and to keep talking to us to make sure that we are making good decisions. You know, it is pretty, and I think I wrote about it somewhere to say it's magical and I know that sounds a bit naff to some people. But you know, I worked in HR for sort of 30 years. And I have never been in a situation where I've felt this sort of level of magic in terms of a movement and it is a movement. It's not just one or two people. You know, you're talking about a movement of people passionate about change and about delivering great services for their customers. I mean, it's amazing.     MH: Yeah. Enchanting is another word.     AL: I like that. Yeah, enchanted.     MH: Another thing I was going to say, it's like people say there's nothing that could have prepared you for this year. But actually, as far as being prepared goes I think Companies House had it as prepared as you could be for something like the pandemic.     AL: Yeah interesting, isn't it? Because gosh we would never want this. Of course, we wouldn't and I'm sure lots of other organisations feel the same. That you know in a sense you've had to respond. But it's these challenges, these horrendous challenges, that come left field or be at this is a much longer one that really show how resilient you are as an organisation but also demonstrate to me that if you invest in your people and you provide this infrastructure, and you really you live and breathe a sense of compassion and connection. Whatever hits you, you will come out of it stronger.     MH: Yeah.    AL: Now that's not too for one minute to disregard the personal circumstances of individual, which have all been very different. But what we've tried to do, is to say from a work perspective, we're going to try and really help sort of mitigate stress for you, we're going to try and support you so that you can carry on supporting your customers. Because actually we're all dealing with a lot of tough stuff personally as well while this is going on. So, you know our commitment to the sort of well-being and mental health and physical health has been even more important. But probably bigger than that to me has been the social connection. Making sure nobody's left behind, making sure nobody feels isolated, checking in with people to make sure they're all right, and you know as a compassionate employer, as Companies House is, we genuinely believe that that's our responsibility. And that matters to people.     MH: It really does. Yeah. And that leads me on, you touched on our culture. But can you tell me from the start basically about our culture story.     AL: Okay, so, you know, we've always had a great culture in this organisation. But you know particularly three years ago when we were looking at transformation and where we saw ourselves as an organisation, we brought that to life by engaging with the whole  workforce in workshops to say what makes what do we want to cherish? What do we want to hold onto that makes us special? But what do we perhaps need to change? And we realised we had sort of three key behaviours we wanted to focus on, and they were adaptability, boldness and curiosity. That perhaps they weren't as prevalent as they could have been.     Okay, we did have the compassion and we had that sense of community, but we wanted to build on it. So, we've done a huge amount over the last three years around the adaptable, bold, and curious behaviours. And so, they have become our sort of link to things like our ideas hub where we encourage people to come forward with new concepts and things that are stopping them from doing their, you know, their work effectively. We've got our boldness, which is about actually challenging the way we do things and challenging the status quo. And just challenging because actually this isn't personal. This is about the best outcome for our customers and that's really helped. And then the curiosity, which is really been about you know, all of us looking outwards, being aware of what's going on, how that relates to our organisation, questioning and you know, all of these things have been gradual. But you're starting to see that change, and this is about building on that and also saying under the umbrella of the community, that's why our networks are so important. Which is we wanted people to have this passion for the organisation. And so, we've got probably I think it's nearly 30 networks in the organisation now which cover all aspects of diversity and inclusion, but also cover areas such as our Coaching Network, our Environmental Network, our Community Social Responsibility Network. They are a collective group of people who care passionately, and they've come together to say, and this is the boldness, we want to be part of this change journey and we want to be the difference. And that has been, as I said, magnificent to see but it's evolving on a daily basis. And what you are then seeing in terms of boldness is, it's not led from the top. This is coming from all parts of the business to say, right, how can we improve this? What can we do differently? How can we make change for the better? Which if I'd spoken to maybe a year or two ago Meg, I would have probably said if we can get that, it would be amazing. I didn't think we'd accelerate it to the sort of level; we have which is partly been driven by COVID.     MH: Yeah, it's funny isn't it? How sometimes something so negative can actually bring out positivity.     AL: Yeah. And I think when we're all working and we're going to be working in these ways and dealing with what's going on in society and you know the worries about the pandemic etc. for so long. It's trying to find those moments in, what you can control. So, we talk a lot in terms of what can you control in the work you do. We can make sure you have meaningful work, we can make sure you feel safe and trusted and supported at work. We can make sure you understand how you're making a difference; you know. Because research shows if you feel like you're making a difference, that can really help. So, if we can alleviate any of the pressure and stress associated with work, that has got to be helpful in terms of how people are able to manage the other aspects of their lives.     MH: Yeah. Amazing really. So, my next question, a huge part of the culture at Companies House is within our networks. Can you tell me about their strength and their power?     AL: Well, I mentioned how many we've got but you know for me particularly its exec sponsor. So, I'm exec sponsor for the Ability Network which supports and celebrates those of us in the organisation living with long-term health conditions, of which I'm one of those. Our cancer Advocates group, again. My own personal experience of cancer has made me want to be part of that group. Our mental health advocates and first aiders. They are again a key one. But there are so many others and I think you know the point I want to get across is that we're not one thing. And I think I talked about this when we had a culture meeting, you know, I don't just identify as a woman, or a mother, or someone with a disability. I'm a mixture of all of those things and the fact that in this organisation, you can connect and reach out, and be supported, and work with colleagues who have a shared understanding and a passion for something is the bit that truly I think makes it magical from my perspective. And whether I'm an ally for one of our other groups, whatever it is, this sense of community and family, but also not just a talking in shop about making real change. That's probably the strength. And you know in the last two weeks alone, we've seen you know, our Working Families Network take off. Our FACE Network, you know, our Faith, Allies, Culture, and Ethnicity group. You know, all of these groups are being coming forward because people are recognising that they would like to see change, but also to give this further sense of connection. And they all come under the umbrella of culture and culture change and engagement and that's probably what makes it so powerful. It's not just what we have to have these diversity groups. It's much much bigger than that.     MH: Yeah. It's not a box ticking thing by any means. I've been part of the Women's Network since I started Companies House and I sit in the meetings and it's not just for women it, you know, the men come along to those meetings at the allyship part of it. I think it's something that I'd never experienced in a workplace before. Like there might be like groups of people but it would be just them and it wasn't open and fluid to everyone for everyone to see. So, it's really unique in that way.     AL: That's good to hear. That's good to hear.    MH: So, my last question for you is thinking about during this year, what have you learned about yourself? In both a professional and a personal capacity, if anything.     AL: Oh, I learn something every week Meg. Honestly because when we talk about the curiosity, it's about being curious about yourself, being clear, you know constantly learning, evaluating.     So, if I take professional first, so I've learned that however much you plan, you can't be ready for everything and you have to be able to adapt and respond. I've realised that I thrive and get my energy from personal connections. So, I have struggled with having to work remotely. I know it's absolutely the right thing to do from a safety perspective, but I have struggled with it because I genuinely loved going into work every single day and I would interact with maybe 40 or 50 people and I just love that energy it gave me. So, I've had to find other ways to get that energy. And I think as well as professionally as well for me, I've learned that I've had to be more creative and definitely develop more digital skills in terms of how I connect and also, as someone very visual, how you learn using the tools remotely, the digital tools. I'm really challenging myself to think about how I can do that in different ways.     Personally again, I suppose the same. It's back to that needing sort of personal connections. You know my own personal anxiety. I have got family members who were shielding for a long period during the lockdown. So, you know worrying about them. But also, you know, I was somebody who like lots of spontaneity and in my personal life often travelled a lot. And so, I've had to spend the last six to nine months at home. But actually, I've realised that you can still get lots and lots of joy out of being in your home. So, I talk about jolts of joy. So, my garden. If you could see now with my desk, I've got flowers on it and candles. I've got everything going to sort of create this positive space for myself. And I think that's what I've learned. That actually you have to adapt, which comes back to the adaptable, to your circumstances. And it's back to that mindset. Reminding myself that this is the right thing to be doing because this is about safety and this is about others and it's about making sure that we keep each other safe but also, we're still able to deliver. So, it's been a fascinating sort of six to eight months. And I think this is the point about all of us probably learning every day and keep thinking. Okay, we can't control everything but there's a few things we control in terms of our mindset, how we want to approach things, and again, probably I've earned you've got to reach out when you think I'm having a tough day today, I could really do with some social contact, face-to-face, but I'm not going to get it. So, how am I going to deal with that? So, they would be my sort of learning things. What about you?     MH: I think listening to you then, would you say that you're quite extroverted?     AL: Oh, yeah, definitely.     MH: Yeah. Well, I'm the on the other side, which I think shocks people sometimes about me, but I've actually really enjoyed my own time and my own space. Like, don't get me wrong there have been times when I've wanted to see other people and my partner's worked throughout. So, I have spent a lot of time alone and it is just the two of us. But yeah, I actually realise I really enjoy my own company. I knew it. But I definitely know it now.    AL: That's fabulous because I mean I love my own company, but I like it at the end of the day and interestingly there was five of us at home. So, my husband was shielding. My daughter was out working from home with schooling and my two university student children were home too. So, five of us in the house was a nightmare. That was the first thing. It really was. But I was always someone who like to keep home and work very separate. I loved going to work. I used to talk about it being my respite. Because I just loved it. And you know, if you've got complicated home life etc, and everything else that's going on. I loved having that separation. So again, I've struggled with that sense of how do you separate the both.     I've also found, and I'll be interested but I've tended to revert back to seeming to do all the cooking and all these other sort of very domesticated jobs that I never did before. So, I'm trying to push back on this one. I don't know how it's happened.     MH: Yeah, some things can't stay. Can they?     AL: No. No. So, I'm pushing back on that. But I'm trying things like getting out and walking around outside to try and turn it into a different sort of work and home, you know, I'm trying to learn and I'm learning from others.     I'm reading lots of material about techniques to try. Because this is here for the long term. So, you've got to adapt, and I want to adapt but I also don't want to lose who I am. And I think you know, one of the other strategies I've used is to do things like I'm doing with you now, but also to connect with other HR professionals in other organisations to learn from them because that gives me energy. So, it's finding where you get your energy from. Because if you're dealing with things like COVID as I have, since the beginning, it can be very miserable and quite draining. So, you have to think how else can I get my energy and keep myself motivated so I can also motivate others.     MH: Yeah. Well, I think your inspirational. I think you know, like you said earlier you've been doing the job that you do for 30 years. It would be so easy for you to sit back and say I know it all, I'm done. I don't need to learn, but you're just on a continuum journey of learning new things and that is why you are where you are.     AL: Oh, thank you Meg, and that's why I love working with people like you.    MH: So that concludes my questions for today. Thank you so much for your time. It's been an absolute pleasure.     AL: And with you. Take care of yourself.     MH: Thanks, Ang. 

What can sports teach us about life and business?   My guest, Angela Lewis played professional basketball in Europe after a stellar collegiate career at St. Louis University (NCAA Division I). She has coached girls at every level and is the author of four books. She is also the founder of the Angela Lewis Virtual Academy, where she coaches and mentors girls on life and basketball utilizing her experiences from over 25 years of playing and coaching.   Angela is the recipient of the Robin Roberts sports communication award, as well as the distinguished young professionals in education and youth empowerment award from the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis.  She is passionate about mentoring girls and teaching them how to become leaders on and off the court in their own lives.  In addition to sharing her journey, Angela talks about three life lessons that she learned from playing sports. Whether you played sports or not, these lessons are vital to your life and business. Links mentioned in this episode: VirtualAcademy - Developing Girls on and off the Court:  https://angelalewisva.com/

As a government organisation and a large employer, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is important to us. We're committed to ethical and sustainable business practices, and take account of our social, economic and environmental impact. We speak to Leanne Hugglestone, our CSR Coordinator, about her passion for CSR and our responsibilities as a government organisation in helping the local community.   Transcript Tanya Lang: Hi there. My name is Tanya Lang and I'm part of the comms team here at Companies House. So for those of you who don't know who we are, we are the government agency who register dissolve and then keep company records and make those records available for inspection. Our sponsoring department is BEIS and that's the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and we've got 4 locations, Edinburgh, Belfast, London and Cardiff from where we are recording this very podcast.   First I'm joined today by Leanne Hugglestone, who is the corporate social responsibility or CSR coordinator here at Companies House. So I will let Leeanne introduce herself, Leanne.   Leanne Hugglestone: Hi, I'm Leanne Hugglestone. I've been working here at companies house for 15 years now, coming up to 16, and I've done many roles within Companies House. Starting off as a data processor, working my way through finance and IT, worked on a lot of big IT projects and then about 6 or 7 years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. So I had a year off work. During that time, I spent an awful lot of time within hospitals and in charity organisations, receiving help and guidance through what was quite a traumatic time.   Thankfully a year later, in May 2013, I came back to Companies House, full-time working. And it was then that I realised that a project I'd been working on before my diagnosis around management and making a difference projects. I delved into some of the information around volunteering at Companies House. We were allowed one day a year to volunteer in Companies House and not many staff knew about it. We wanted to make a difference for Companies House. So I asked if I could continue with this volunteering project to allow more staff to find out about it. And so we could utilise those days in order to help the community.   My main reasoning for asking if I could do this project is without volunteers, I wouldn't be here today. Without volunteers to make the cups of tea in the hospital, to drive the mini buses, to do the fundraising, the backpacking and the race for life. I wouldn't be here because the research and the medication that I'm on was actually created in Wales, and I wanted to utilise the volunteering here at Companies House to help towards making a difference in the community.   So from there, I went to the main board. Took the project to them and they fully agreed that I could do this volunteer initiative alongside my job in IT. Whereby the new HR Director at the time, Angela Lewis, picked up on the fact that we didn't actually have any recorded data for any kind of corporate social responsibility. So that means the fundraising that we do here in Companies House, we've got a very generous workforce, any of the volunteering, we don't have stats before 2013. So what she asked, was for me to leave IT and work with her for 6 months to research and develop corporate social responsibility for Companies House and compare us to other government agencies both in our government department area, but also just across the Civil Service in general.   We knew that the DWP had signed up for 30,000, out of the 30,000 Civil Service days, they'd signed up to try and do 10,000 days a year. We only had close to a thousand staff and they were allowed one day a year. So the maximum we could ever do was close to a thousand. But even that was if everybody took part. After 6 months, my role was made permanent because we found out that we were doing an awful lot already, but it just wasn't being recorded. So we developed a business strategy around corporate social responsibility.   The 4 main parts of corporate social responsibility. Number one is environmental. Well, we already have an environmental team. An Estates team who look after all our environmental efficiencies. Second one is procurement. So are we paying our own contractors? Our own bills on time. Are the contractors who come in when we put out to tender, do they have apprentices? Do they have any work experience people with them so we can see that those smaller companies are also making a difference in the community.   Then there's people, the third arm of it. And under people is HR. We've got a brilliant flexi system. We've got a huge amount of benefits for staff. We look after staff with the health and well-being group sports and social. We've got a gym on site. We've got so many wonderful benefits. We are a responsible business in looking after that.   And then finally is the community arm and that's where my role lays. Almost like a community liaison looking after the fundraising and the volunteering and all the good stuff that we do here at Companies House and making sure that's recorded.     TL: Brilliant crikey. That is a lot of information.   LH: I know, sorry.   TL: No, no. It's fantastic because you can actually feel your passion and your joy about the work that you do. So what I want to know is like I said, that sounds like an enormous amount of work. Who helped you with that. Was it kind of just you rolling things along. Did you have buy-in from others?   LH: Angie Lewis was a brilliant mentor. She came along from another government agency. So she was also fresh eyes on Companies House, which was great because she could see the good work that we were doing and the fact that we weren't recording it. So it was down to me to find out from other government agencies where this corporate social responsibility sit in the organisation.   In one agency, it sat with the director, as just a tick box exercise. Do we do this? Yes. Other agencies had groups of 5 or 6 individuals as a team sometimes in HR, sometimes in their Estates team, so there wasn't a consistency across government as to where corporate social responsibility was.   In Wales, nationally, there's a company called Business In The Community and there's a branch of that business in the Community Wales. And we became members of them because that's their sole goal. They are a Prince's Trust charity company and they know and live corporate social responsibility. They are mentors and guides. We became a member of them and we have access to an account manager. That account manager then looks at what I can give them. So all the stuff that we do that we haven't recorded, and guides us on to what is good to record, why it's good to record and then you can link it up with your values. Is it linked up then with your business strategy? Is it linked up with the business that you are? What you don't want to be is a government agency and you're just fundraising for a kidney foundation, when there's no actual link. So is there a materiality around it? Is there a common goal?   TL: Quite an evolution for Companies Houses as an organisation then, in terms of volunteering and what we did way back then to what we're doing now. And no doubt that will continue to grow and improve and transform and change as we do as a workforce. So say over the last few years, what's been some of our biggest CSR achievements, would you say?   LH: I think the great thing about Companies House and the culture change, is the fact that we were allowed to challenge behaviours. So our biggest achievements have come from where we've challenged things that, that's the way it's always been. So I challenged those.  For example, a lot of our excess furniture used to either go to storage or landfill because we were very risk adverse as a government agency to donate that furniture.   So my challenge to the legal team, to health and safety, to the Estates team who look after the furniture was, well, what if we found other government agencies who did this? So again, I went round to the contacts in the other government agencies, and we found many of them do donate furniture. And what we got off them was copy of disclosures and disclaimers that we could get the charities to sign. They were checked over by our legal team, our health and safety team and they would agree with those charities.   In the space of I think 18 months, we donated over 40,000 pounds worth of excess furniture from Companies House. Once I challenged on that, I then challenged the IT department. We would send off our old IT equipment free of charge to a company to get wiped and disposed of. I asked, when after it's been wiped, can we not have those items back with an operating system onto donating to the charity into the community. Again, going through the same protocols, going to legal, going to IT security, going to other departments to see what they do, all of a sudden now we have now donated thousands of pounds worth of IT equipment into the local community.   And some of those recipients have said without that IT donation. They would no longer be around as a charity. And those charities have since grown, and become more available to clients especially within Cardiff. So for example, Autism Puzzles a local autistic charity, they were run by a single mum. She now has 3 of our laptops which means she's got 3 volunteers actively promoting, doing social media, registering all the families who are registering with Autism Puzzles. They're now a huge organisation and they actually employ people. They've got an office now and it started because we gave them 3 laptops.   TL: So it's completely clear to me and probably everyone listening just what huge impact we as an organisation have had on charities out there, but what kind of impact has all of this work had on the internal staff and the teams here at Companies House? Have you seen a change?   LH: A massive, massive change. In the very beginning it was very difficult for managers to what they saw as allowing the staff a day off on a jolly, is the way it was perceived back then. It was very micro-managed. They just wanted their staff in work doing the work in front of them. But over the past couple of years there's been a massive culture shift in the way we work. Our flexi times have changed, our core hours have disappeared. We're trusted and awful lot more and with that trust we seem to get an awful lot back from the staff.   So we put in the extra work, but what we're finding, I think our biggest changes are from those middle managers who wouldn't allow staff off. Over the past couple of years, they've seen the benefits of when those staff have done a volunteer day, either individual or even better as a team, the benefits to the section and to that team for the weeks afterwards. They know more about each other, they've spent time away from the desks, they're not looking at emails, they're engaging and learning about each other.   So team bonding now is almost one of our highest reasons of the numbers of volunteers going out. A couple of years ago managers would really sort of get in the way almost of allowing staff to volunteer. I can tell you now, it's more managers approaching me, asking for team days and asking for those opportunities to take their teams out because they can see the benefits straight away on their team. And so that has been a massive shift in only 5 years.   TL: Brilliant and taking it up to sort of the next level. What about the board have they embraced this?   LH: This is brilliant. Over the past couple of years, it's been really, not difficult or a struggle, but trying to entice the senior managers. One of our chief executives was brilliant. He would regularly go on a volunteer day, but it was almost like that next step, getting the directors or the senior management, it was very difficult getting them all together in one room as it was. To get them out on a whole volunteer day was almost impossible. But we've achieved that this year. It's been amazing.   We've had such great feedback from the senior leadership group who said that it was nice to be able to get out in the fresh air and get to know each other on a personal level as well as professional level. But also to be able to talk about work stuff. They all went litter picking on one of the most wonderful Welsh beaches, our own Barry Island, down on Whitmore Bay and it was great. It was quite funny because that was the one day in that 2 week period that was really bad weather. I felt really bad for them. But it showed the adversity and the way they still went out there. They still did it and they still collected a huge number of bags of rubbish and they all came back smiling and loving the fact that they spent this time together.   So to get that at the very top level means now that will hopefully filter down through those levels of management so we can increase the numbers again through volunteering. So they can see and feel for themselves the benefits, not just for Companies House to be seen and the reputation of us as a company out in the community doing it, but also as well, see the benefits to the staff and encourage staff from a personal level. Not as a corporate, yes, we'd like you to go volunteering, but I've been as a senior manager, I believe in it and therefore encouraging their managers to encourage their staff.   TL: So we've obviously got a lot going on with regards to volunteering. So if anyone out there wanted to follow our progress and what we're doing or find out more about our latest CSR achievements, how can they do that?   LH: They can find out about corporate social responsibility from the main Companies House Twitter account. We're really active when we go out on events or when people are volunteering.  We tend to post a lot of pictures now. You can also find out by emailing the CSR and skills team at companieshouse.gov.uk, and that's where we are currently located within the training team of HR.   TL: Brilliant and what's next then for CSR and Companies House?   LH: There's a couple of things in the pipeline. The biggest thing we're looking at around corporate social responsibility now is terminology. In those 5 years, it's come a long way. Corporate social responsibility is a bit of a mouthful. Essentially, what you are is a responsible business. So it's all about being that responsibile business, so that's in either environmentally, procurement, your people or the community work that you do. So, I think it's all about defining what we want and how we're going to get it. So we want to do more surveys with staff. Look at the number of unique volunteers within Companies House because although we've got up to 5 days per year, is it the same 20 people doing it 5 times. Or are we actually getting 80, 90 separate individuals and only one or two are doing duplicate days.   I done the figures last year for 2017 to 2018 and according to Business In The Community, a good goal to have for staff volunteering is around the 18 to 20% mark. Last year, we hit 28% unique volunteers in Companies House. You're looking at, that that's closer to 30% of the organisation went out volunteering last year which is huge.   It's a great, I think advocate to show that we are doing the right thing and people are engaged with it and they are enjoying it. But also the communities now. They're coming to us with opportunities. Whereas we used to have to phone them and say, oh have you got anything we can do to help you? They're hearing about us through other charities.   TL: All right. So the final thing I want to ask you then Leanne, is, what is a CSR ambassador?   LH: Oh, this is great, so if you think along the lines of friends of an organisation, we have a lot of staff within Companies House who have a huge appetite for the work that we do under corporate social responsibility. And so a CSR ambassador is those individuals across the organisation who we want to capture that enthusiasm and passion for. And use them as our comms outlets, or our people who shout about the work that we do under corporate social responsibility. So whether that's new volunteer opportunities coming up, events in house. Those people can be called upon, we've got about 25 signed up in the initial phase. They can be called upon, so if we do a bake sale, if we do an event in house rather than taking a full day volunteering, what we're saying is you can take them in 2 hour slots. So what we're saying as an ambassador is, rather than be a whole day off your section, off your team. There may be times throughout the year that we need some help in house to organise something, to take part in something and every single person who's been asked has accepted and they're willing to take part.   So it's been brilliant. In the next few weeks, I think we've got a few new ideas coming through. We've got the what we're calling ‘doorstep litter picks'. So within the organisation here in Cardiff, we're going to do to our litter pick slots for the immediate vicinity of our building. We're right next to a school, we're right next to the barracks, we're right next to a leisure centre, right next to a main road and along those are lots of different alleyways, lots of streets, urban residential areas. We'd like to be seen in our local immediate vicinity and do a doorstep litter pick. Those are 2 hour slots. So those are for people who can't leave the section for a full day. And those CSR ambassadors are the ones who are going to shout about those kind of things.   TL: Fantastic. Well, I'm sure you'll all agree out there that Leanne is clearly very passionate, knowledgeable and excited about CSR and all that it brings to Companies House and thriving off her enthusiasm myself and a few of my colleagues have done the crazy thing of signing up for the Cardiff 10K.   LH: Fantastic news.   TL: Yeah, there'll be a handful of us running on behalf of Latch, which is a Welsh Children's Cancer charity. You can get more information about the charity at www.latchwales.org, and we also have a justgiving page. So from a personal point of view, I would just like to promote that page. So it's www.justgiving.com/fundraising/justkeeprunningCH.   So, please do all that you can to support that. So Leanne, any final words before we go?   LH: Yeah, and it's because of staff like you that in the past 5 years through various bake sales, charity runs, velathons, internal comic relief, children in need days that we do here, we've reached nearly 50,000 pounds in 5 years of fundraising and that's with less than, what a thousand staff.   So it's been an absolutely phenomenal amount and to think that that was never recorded. And so now that we do have that we're really going to celebrate the amount of fundraising that our staff do. We encourage them to do it and all they need to do is let me know on the CSR and skills team how much they've raised and when and that will go towards that total.   TL: Well, there we go. So make sure you donate generously to myself and my colleagues who will be running in potentially sweltering heat on the 2nd of September. So, thank you very much for your time, Leanne, and thanks to you for listening. Goodbye.

In this episode of Higher Ed Impact, Mike talks about the quality of imperfection and the idea of Wabi-Sabi. He is joined by Angela Lewis, Manager, Consulting and Management Services at the Sillicon Valley Community Foundation. // www.naacpldf.org www.knowyourrightscamp.com/legal www.reclaimtheblock.org/home  

"Angela Lewis is the owner of Angela Lewis and Associates where she hosts skill development training and basketball events specifically focused on empowering young women through sports. As a former professional basketball player, championship winning coach and author she is passionate about empowering the lives of young people." Learn more about her story and impact here: https://www.angelarlewis.com/about The interview featured on this episode of the Love What You Play Podcast originally debuted on the For the Love of the Game Spring Summit 2020. To learn more about our upcoming summits and events with featured speakers, head to: https://www.fortheloveofthegame.ca/events 

From the Series HABITS: Follow Up conversation with Angela Lewis, St. Louis, Missouri

Before everything locked down we had the distinct honor of chatting to Villa Maria viticulturist Stuart Dudley. The occasion was the premier of the Villa Maria movie 'Vintage'. It was a suitably glittering launch held at the Stella in Rathmines and hosted by Irish agents Barry Fitzwilliam.    and yes, I managed to forget Stuart was the viticulturist and not the winemaker!! Blame the popcorn.  Stuart entertaining Tomas Clancy at the Stella event Vintage follows the major players as they take on the task of bringing grapes in for a vintage in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. This is a hands on movie best viewed with a glass of Villa Maria close by! It's a really great watch and highly recommended. Watch a trailer HERE.   We recorded this podcast on a make shift 'studio' at the stage in Rathmines just before the movie began. My photo doesn't do us justice. It was quite innovative and Stuart was brilliant. Villa Maria continues to make great wine. They can only do this by growing great grapes. That's Stuart's job spec and this is his podcast.  For more on Villa Maria listen to our Villa Maria podcast from last year with Villa Maria legend Angela Lewis.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------ While all restaurants in Ireland are closed right now they WILL open again. We all hope that this is soon. We should remember that many of these, including the wonderful Monty's of Kathmandu, are family businesses. They are often small and brilliant and when they do reopen they will need our support more than ever. Keep Safe and Keep well.  Kevin Ecock's WinePod is brought to us with the assistance of the Santa Rita Wine Room at Monty's of Kathmandu - an excellent place to host your next event or celebration. Contact Shiva at 01 -6704911 or HERE at the Santa Rita Wine Room web page.   

Angela Lewis has done it all in the basketball world, authored 3 books and inspired hundreds of young athletes to believe in themselves and their abilities. If you were to imagine the ultimate coach you'd want to expose young athletes to - with the goal of having them fall in love with sport - Angela would be it! Angela's deep experience in the sport of basketball, from NCAA to pro leagues in Europe, as a player and a coach, supports her quest to empower the lives of young athletes. You're going to love Angela Lewis! Thank you so much for your support. If you're wanting to connect with us for online training, public speaking events or more, simply send your request to info@empowerconditioning.com. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Athletes & Coaches! Don't forget to check out the upcoming Live Event, Pro Mindset Academy Summer 2020! Go to https://flippinawesomecoaching.com/pro-mindset-academy-sign-up/ . to get your ticket now! Today, we have the amazing Angela Lewis with us! She has accomplished so many levels and awards in basketball in her athletic career. She played pro basketball in Germany, has published multiple books and was a spokeswoman for Nike Elite 100 Camp. Now, she coaches and trains young women to enjoy the sport of basketball as much as she did. Truly inspiring and fascinating to listen to and learn from. If you want to follow or contact Angela, you can go to info@angelarlewis.com or www.angelarlewis.com. Hope you enjoy this interview with Angela Lewis.

I'm joined by Angela R. Lewis. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship winning coach, speaker and author who is passionate about empowering the lives of young women. We dive into her past experience as a highly recruited youth athlete and her experience as a college coach who recruited young athletes. Angela and I talk about the current state of youth sportsShe shares her beliefs on select and travel basketball and at what age joining a team like that matters She shares what type of athlete is her favorite to coach She talks about the X factors the best of the best youth athletes have We discuss ideal body image and the challenges young female athletes face in this areaand much more!You can learn more about the awesome work Angela is doing to empower young female athletes and check out the three books she's published on her website AngelaRLewis.com Connect with her on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angela.lewis.3766

On today's Athlete Tip Of The Week Friday, we bring you a great motivational moment from episode 118 with former professional basketball player Angela Lewis. If you haven't listened to our shows, this is the special moment near the end of the show when we ask our guests to provide one powerful message to motivate, educate or inspire the young athlete. Tune in today to hear her motivational message.

"Positive self talk has to be aligned with the truth" - Angela Lewis Angela Lewis is a former college and professional basketball player. She currently coaches and guides young athlete on how to maximize their participation in sports. On this episode of the podcast we help you simplify this journey. We talk about mental toughness and confidence, we talk about positive self talk, combining education and sports and much more. You'll find yourself asking the important questions after you listen to this one. Enjoy. If you find this episode helpful, share it with a fellow athlete to help them on their quest to achieve their sports goals. There are a ton of podcasts you could listening to right now but you chose Athlete Maestro. What should I talk about next? Please let me know on twitter or in the comments below Subscribe for FREE lessons on Itunes: athletemaestro.com/itunes If you found anything useful on the podcast, please leave a RATING AND REVIEW so other young athletes like yourself can find and benefit from the podcast. To learn how to SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING on the show, head to www.athletemaestro.com/subscribe. For more on Athlete Maestro visit athletemaestro.com If you have any questions, feel free to send an email tola@athletemaestro.com Get the Athlete Maestro Daily Planner, www.athletemaestro.com/dailyplanner Find me on social media Instagram - @tolaogunlewe Twitter - @tolaogunlewe Thanks for tuning in.

goodathleteproject.com On today's episode we are joined by Angela Lewis. Angela is a former professional basketball player, championship winning coach and author who is passionate about empowering the lives of young women. To date she's published three books, The Game Changing Assist: Six Simple Ways to Choose Success, The Game Changing Assist Workbook and Post Moves: The Female Athlete's Guide to Dominate Life After College which focus on providing a roadmap for young women to accomplish their goals. A recognized leader Lewis was awarded the Robin Roberts Sports Communication Award, honored by Black Girls Rock St. Louis, and received the Distinguished Young Professional in Education and Youth Empowerment from the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis. A St. Louis native, Lewis received a full athletic scholarship to play basketball at St. Louis University. In four years, Lewis scored over 1,000 points, grabbed over 500 rebounds and went on to play in Germany. After playing Angela coached at Metro High School, Webster University, Southeast Missouri State University and Marquette University. Most notably, she helped lead the St. Louis Surge, professional women's basketball team, to a National Championship in 2014. To learn more about Angela, purchase her books, or request her to be a speaker at your event, visit: https://www.angelarlewis.com/ You can follow Angela on Instagram and Twitter:@alewis_speaks Today's Episode brought to you by Remind Recover. You can find them at Remindrecover.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @ReMindRecover. Use the code: GoodAthlete at checkout for a discount on your next order. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4Kindness Follow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/

WOW, I wish I had this when I was getting recruited in high school! Angela and I talk about her 5 steps in the recruiting process and how each step has incredible importance in helping young athletes choose where to play college sports. Angela is a former Professional Basketball and NCAA DI Coach with a passion for helping young athletes succeed on and off the court. Her passions comes THROUGH in this podcast and I am so excited for all of you to hear from her. https://www.angelarlewis.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ellen-renk/support

“I want to be remembered for the love that I give.” In the 188th episode of the Keep Moving Forward podcast I interview former Professional Basketball Player, Championship Winning Coach, and Author, Angela Lewis. To learn more about Angela, follow her on Instagram. To stay up to date on all things coming out of the Keep Moving Forward Creator’s Studio, head on over to http://keepmovingforward.us/ and subscribe to our newsletter. Always remember, you can beat the odds and go the distance, if only you keep moving forward.

In this episode, I talk with my new friend, Angela Lewis, a former NCAA Division 1 and professional Basketball player, and Championship winning coach. She is also a published author and inspiring and motivating speaker. We talk about how she got started in the world of basketball, getting out of your comfort zone to grow and experience the best that life has to offer, playing professionally in Germany, and how the collegiate recruiting process works. If you are an athlete, or the parent of an athlete, wanting to play college sports, this episode is for you!Follow Angela on Instagram and Twitter:@alewis_speaksFor more info, check out her website:angelarlewis.com

On this specific episode Tykera Carter and Angela Lewis speak about focusing on Plan A and having a Plan B, the importance of speaking to your former coaches and athletic department staff.. and most importantly how to deal with transitioning from a player to the real world. Angela Lewis is a former division 1 basketball player who played her collegiate career at St. Louis University.As a post-graduate, Lewis played basketball professionally in Germany.At the end of her playing career, Lewis began coaching and mentoring. A form of mentoring is through her writing, Lewis is the author of three books, one of which she is most proud of is titled Post Moves: The Female Athletes Guide to Dominate Life After College.

Angela Lewis and Sylvia Shann

Rising star Angela Lewis has garnered many roles in some of the most illustrious off-Broadway play productions to award-winning drama television series. Angela will make her return as ‘Aunt Louie’ on season 3 of the FX series, “Snowfall” created by award-winning director, John Singleton.  Her role as ‘Aunt Louise Saint,’ a drug-addict with big dreams in the middle of the 1980’s crack cocaine epidemic in South-Central LA, is set to showcase her artistic talent of acting. With appearances in many popular hit TV shows, such as “iCarly”,“Code Black”, and “Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin,'' Lewis is sure to show the industry her never-ending talent. Now residing in Los Angeles with her husband, Lewis spends her time between her film and TV projects by giving back to charities that have been significant to her such as Cancer Society of America, Black & Missing, and Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Listen in to hear Angela share: The impact of playing the role of a women from circumstances vastly different than her own The contrast of the War on Drugs in the 80’s between the opioid epidemic today The difference between “struggling” and putting in the hard work How she navigates being in the “machine” of Hollywood The growth, evolution, and accountability she wants to see in Hollywood Links mentioned: Connect with Angela on Instagram Join our free private FB group: Shameless Mom Join us for Shameless Mom Con 2020!  Get your Early Bird tickets here! Thank you to our sponsors: Grove Collaborative: For a limited time, when my listeners go to Grove Collaborative you will get a FREE FIVE PIECE Gift Set from Mrs. Meyer and Grove, free shipping AND a free 60-day VIP trial! Check out Grove and our special offer at Grove. Precious: Go to Precious App slash SHAMELESS and start your FREE three-day trial to Baby Art Unlimited. Brooklinen: Get 10% off AND free shipping when you use promo code SHAMELESS at Brooklinen.

The ladies of BGP host their first live show at the Pythian Market in New Orleans! “Snowfall” on FX actors Damson Idris and Angela Lewis join the ladies to discuss the black “UK takeover” in Hollywood, finding inspiration for their on-screen characters, growing and maturing into their TV roles and personal identities, perseverance, faith, healing and memories working with John Singleton and the duty of carrying his legacy throughout their on-screen performances.

Villa Maria is on every wine shelf across Ireland. It's a staple for restaurant lists. It's a label that delivers on a promise of consistent quality, value and excitement. Angela Lewis has worked with Villa Maria for many years now and shared her story and that of Villa Maria itself with the WinePod. It's a great story!  Villa Maria is New Zealand's most awarded winery, is a member of New Zealand's 'Family of Twelve' and was this year voted the third Most Admired Wine Brand in the World.  Kevin Ecock's WinePod is brought to us with the assistance of the Santa Rita Wine Room at Monty's of Kathmandu - a really excellent place to host your next event or celebration. Contact Shiva on 01-6704911 or Here at the Santa Rita Wine Room web page.  

We’ve all heard it before. The off-season is the most important season. Many of us assume that this only applies to our sport but it is a philosophy that we can apply to our everyday lives.  At some point the ball is going to stop bouncing.  When it does we have to take inventory. We have to figure out what’s next. We have to ask questions and discover what our gifts and talents are. Our gifts are often things that we overlook because they come to us so naturally. As athletes we understand how important it is to reflect and we can’t lose sight of that as we navigate the ins and outs of life after sports. You don’t want to miss this episode featuring Angela Lewis.  Be sure to reach out to Angela angie.r.lewis@gmail.com Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and connect with Coach J  www.joiwalker.com  info@joiwalker.com Social Media https://www.instagram.com/setsforlife314/ https://twitter.com/SetsForLife314/ https://www.facebook.com/SetsForLife314/

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From the FX show "Snowfall" Actor Angela Lewis stops by for episode 264! Things talked about in this episode are going out, Being vegan, Cauliflower, getting into acting, character work, watching yourself, types of characters,  not connecting with a character, separating from a character, and auditions goals. 

In light of recent tragedies, Angela shares about her fears as a wife to her African-American husband, Dhati Lewis, and as a mother to her 6 biracial children. Angela also gives insight about the effects of white privilege in her home.

Angela Lewis from the "Athletes As Educators" podcast joins Palmer to promote her new book "Post Moves: Female Athletes Guide to Dominate Life After College."

In this interview with Angela, we discuss Athletes as Educators. Angie discuss her journey on personal growth and writing a book and her concept of making connections with others.

Angela Lewis of "Athletes as Educators" joins us to talk about her organization, her podcast (which holds same title as organization), her inspiration to do podcasting, how women's basketball is getting traction in St. Louis and San Antonio/Golden State.

IYB-OO3 In Your Business, Episode 3 Angela Lewis wears many hats – speaker, author, and assistant coach of the champion St. Louis Surge Women's Basketball Team. On this episode of “In Your Business,” the former college basketball standout explains how uses the tenacity she once had on the court to fuel her vision. The recent award-winner also shares her keys to success, how she balances it all, and why even with many accolades already under her belt, she is just warming up.

IYB-OO3 In Your Business, Episode 3 Angela Lewis wears many hats – speaker, author, and assistant coach of the champion St. Louis Surge Women’s Basketball Team. On this episode of “In Your Business,” the former college basketball standout explains how uses the tenacity she once had on the court to fuel her vision. The recent award-winner also shares her keys to success, how she balances it all, and why even with many accolades already under her belt, she is just warming up.

Angela Lewis wears many hats – speaker, author, and assistant coach of the champion St. Louis Surge Women's Basketball Team. On this episode of “In Your Business,” the former college basketball standout explains how uses the tenacity she once had on the court to fuel her vision. The recent award-winner also shares her keys to success, how she balances it all, and why even with many accolades already under her belt, she is just warming up.

Angela Lewis wears many hats – speaker, author, and assistant coach of the champion St. Louis Surge Women’s Basketball Team. On this episode of “In Your Business,” the former college basketball standout explains how uses the tenacity she once had on the court to fuel her vision. The recent award-winner also shares her keys to success, how she balances it all, and why even with many accolades already under her belt, she is just warming up.

Senator Bertrand Brimley with a notable piece of legislation...could be a huge economic boon to Iowa.  A concert fundraiser for Iowa's oldest African-American church. Rev. Angela Lewis with some tasty music.  (April 19th at Grace United Methodist Church @ 7pm 244-5883)  Then some Iowa ag experts worry about Iowa soil, GMOs and health issues.   Jerry Carlson, Mike McNeil, Bob Streit and Howard Vlieger.

MILK LIKE SUGAR's Angela Lewis talks to Lianne DiFabbio about the creation of her character Annie, her process as an actress, and her loyalty to her hometown of Detroit. (2011/12 season)

In this episode I talk to Coach Angela Lewis about her love in basketball. She also touches on being nice and how that effects our life in a positive way.