Podcast appearances and mentions of Delta Sigma Theta

Chaos to Clarity: Strategies for Managing Life Like a Pro SYNOPSIS:   In today's fast-paced world, managing your commitments can feel overwhelming. Discover simple strategies to take control of your time: prioritize effectively using the "Rocks, Pebbles, Sand" method, master time management with "Plan, Attack, Reflect," and handle tasks efficiently with "Do, Dump, Delegate, Delay." Leave feeling equipped to organize your life, reclaim your time, and focus on what matters most. TODAY'S GUEST: Denise Silas GUEST WEBSITE: www.empoweredbyds.com BIO: Denise Silas is a devoted wife and proud mother of two adult daughters. Originally from the Midwest, she has called Mississippi home for the past 18 years. Deeply committed to making a meaningful impact in her community, Denise actively serves through her church, Brown Missionary Baptist, her beloved sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., The Southaven Chamber of Commerce and her local network of professional women, the Desoto County Business Women organization. With a strong foundation in Accounting and a Certified Public Accountant Certificate, Denise spent years excelling in corporate America. While navigating her corporate career, she launched her own skin care business—initially as a personal growth endeavor to overcome her fear of public speaking. What started as a confidence-building exercise grew into a successful entrepreneurial journey. Over the past three decades, Denise has empowered and coached countless women in the beauty and skin care industry, guiding them toward personal growth, business success, and strengthened self-esteem Two years ago, Denise felt called to expand her mission beyond the "pink bubble" of the beauty industry. Today, she is a dynamic speaker, coach, and advocate for women's empowerment. She is dedicated to helping women embrace their full potential, discover their purpose, and thrive in every area of life. Through her engaging events and workshops, Denise creates transformative experiences designed to foster community, build authentic connections, and promote meaningful collaboration. Whether hosting group sessions or providing one-on-one coaching, she inspires women to step into their power, embrace confidence, and become the best versions of themselves in their current season. Denise's work is centered on creating a supportive environment where women can grow, dream, and achieve in ways they never thought possible. Her passion for uplifting others continues to change lives, leaving a lasting legacy of empowerment and positive transformation. Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/live/z2GqEsqjpfU?si=lv7P1Eldxw3lGm6_ Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: write a question on YouTube Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com    http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

LaKisha Bolton, Delta Sigma Theta, and Jeffery Mack, Kappa Alpha Psi, joins us in the "barbershop" to disscuss the resent of death of Caleb Wilson from Southern University while pledging a Divine 9, black fraternity or sorority.

The RSMS crew also celebrated Founders Day for members of the Divine 9, Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated. Delta Sigma Theta Inc was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University. Elsie Cook Holmes, the national Delta Sigma Theta president joins the RSMS crew. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Monday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. In this episode, the RSMS crew discusses a range of different topics. Wildfires continue to rage through and help comes in the form of California inmates. Over 1,000 incarcerated men have helped to put the fires out in Los Angeles as the death toll has risen and more homes were destroyed. The RSMS crew also celebrated Founders Day for members of the Divine 9, Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated. Delta Sigma Theta Inc was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University. Elsie Cook Holmes, the national Delta Sigma Theta president joins the RSMS crew. Also, Miami Heat star Jimmu Butler wants his child support payments lowered. The mother of Butler’s three children, who already receives $55,000 a month, wants to get an additional $10,000 a month for a nanny. All of this and more on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In honor of Delta Sigma Theta's Founder's Day, look back with us on the care of Zetty's phenomenal line sisters from Hampton University! See how they all rallied to find out what happened to their ‘Kitty Boo' and to make sure they sent her the love and care from their hearts. If you don't know, both J Smiles and Zetty are proud members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, founded on January 13, 1913! Remember to subscribe and join our Patreon Community for photos and more updates from J and Zetty! Visit Patreon.com/jsmilesstudiosHost: ​⁠ J Smiles ComedyProducer: ​⁠ Mia Hall Editor: ​⁠ Annelise Udoye#CaregivingJourney#DementiaAwareness#AlzheimersCare#CaregiverSupport#HumorInCaregiving#EndAlzSupport the show"Alzheimer's is heavy but we ain't gotta be!"IG: https://www.instagram.com/parentingupFB: https://www.facebook.com/parentingupYT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGFb1t2RC_m1yMnFJ2T4jwPatreon: https://patreon.com/jsmilesstudiosTEXT 'PODCAST" to +1 404 737 1449 - to give J topic ideas, feedback, say hi!Be sure to leave us a review!

SEND US A MESSAGE! We'd Love to Chat With you and Hear your thoughts! We'll read them on the next episode. We are joined by Miss Tytus Jones; content creator and budding apologist YouTuber who walks with us as we introduce many to and enrage more with our conversation on black fraternities and sororities. Are these social groups that are meant to enliven your college experience? Is there something more to them? Is this a rite of passage for black Americans? Should Christians think differently about pledging their allegiance to anything? Let us know your thoughts in the show notes!Support the showPlease Rate & Comment!Hosts: Brandon and Daren SmithWebsite: www.blackandblurred.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/blackandblurredPaypal: https://paypal.me/blackandblurredYouTube: Black and Blurred PodcastIG: @BlackandBlurredPodcastX: @Blurred_Podcast

Host Ramses J and cohost Q Ward continue their series profiling the distinguished ladies of the 2024 National Council of Negro Women. Today's guest is Ms. Rhonda Briggins, President of Delta Women In Action aka "D4". Rhonda also serves in a senior political role for Delta Sigma Theta sorority Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Ramses J and cohost Q Ward are kicking off a special series this month that profiles the distinguished ladies of the National Council of Negro Women. Today's guest is Dr. Thelma T Daley, Board Chair of the NCNW, and 16th President of Delta Sigma Theta. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 12 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 14, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. The moderator was Alasyn Zimmerman of KOAA News5. Candidates Marc Snyder (Democrat) and Stan VanderWerf (Republican) attended the forum. John Michael Angle (Libertarian) did not attend the forum. Special thanks to these forum co-sponsors: AARP, https://www.aarp.org/ Black and Latino Leadership Coalition, https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project, https://citizensproject.org/ Colorado Latinos Vote, https://colatinosvote.org/ Delta Sigma Theta, https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/ KOAA News5, https://www.koaa.com/ KRCC, https://www.cpr.org/krcc/ Latina Equity Foundation, https://www.facebook.com/LatinaEquityFoundation/ Longmire Audio Engineering NAACP Colorado Springs, https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings/ Neighbors for Education, https://neighborsfored.org/ Pikes Peak Diversity Council, https://www.ppdiversitycouncilinc.org/ Special Kids, Special Families, https://sksfcolorado.org/ Studio 809 Podcasts, https://studio809podcasts.com/ Together Colorado - Colorado Springs Faith Table, https://www.togethercolorado.org/   Any video or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless cleared through LWVPPR. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. Don't miss an episode; follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org. Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com.

Learn more about candidates for State Senate District 10 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 21, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024 Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. Moderators were Felicia Hubbard, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Carolyn Kalaskie, Black and Latino Leadership Coalition. Candidates Larry Liston (Republican) and Ryan Lucas (Democrat) participated in the forum. Candidate John Hjersman did not attend. Special thanks to these forum co-sponsors: AARP, https://www.aarp.org/ Black and Latino Leadership Coalition, https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project, https://citizensproject.org/ Colorado Latinos Vote, https://colatinosvote.org/ Delta Sigma Theta, https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/ KOAA News5, https://www.koaa.com/ KRCC, https://www.cpr.org/krcc/ Latina Equity Foundation, https://www.facebook.com/LatinaEquityFoundation/ Longmire Audio Engineering NAACP Colorado Springs, https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings/ Neighbors for Education, https://neighborsfored.org/ Pikes Peak Diversity Council, https://www.ppdiversitycouncilinc.org/ Special Kids, Special Families, https://sksfcolorado.org/ Studio 809 Podcasts, https://studio809podcasts.com/ Together Colorado - Colorado Springs Faith Table, https://www.togethercolorado.org/   Any video or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless cleared through LWVPPR. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. Don't miss an episode; follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org. Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com.

Learn more about candidates for State House District 21 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 17, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. The moderator was Doriena Longmire,  Longmire Audio Engineering. Candidates Mary Bradfield (Republican) and Liz Rosenbaum (Democrat) participated in the forum. Special thanks to these forum co-sponsors: AARP, https://www.aarp.org/ Black and Latino Leadership Coalition, https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project, https://citizensproject.org/ Colorado Latinos Vote, https://colatinosvote.org/ Delta Sigma Theta, https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/ KOAA News5, https://www.koaa.com/ KRCC, https://www.cpr.org/krcc/ Latina Equity Foundation, https://www.facebook.com/LatinaEquityFoundation/ Longmire Audio Engineering NAACP Colorado Springs, https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings/ Neighbors for Education, https://neighborsfored.org/ Pikes Peak Diversity Council, https://www.ppdiversitycouncilinc.org/ Special Kids, Special Families, https://sksfcolorado.org/ Studio 809 Podcasts, https://studio809podcasts.com/ Together Colorado - Colorado Springs Faith Table, https://www.togethercolorado.org/   Any video or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless cleared through LWVPPR. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. Don't miss an episode; follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org. Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com.

Learn more about candidates for U.S. House Of Representatives, District 5, in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 8, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. Moderators were Kevin Porter, Special Kids, Special Families, and Mike Williams, Citizens Project. Candidates River Gassen (Democrat), Joseph Gaye (Unaffiliated), and Christopher Mitchell (American Constitution Party) attended the forum. Jeff Crank (Republican), Michael Keith Vance (Libertarian) and Christopher Sweat (Forward Party) did not attend. Special thanks to these forum co-sponsors: AARP, https://www.aarp.org/ Black and Latino Leadership Coalition, https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project, https://citizensproject.org/ Colorado Latinos Vote, https://colatinosvote.org/ Delta Sigma Theta, https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/ KOAA News5, https://www.koaa.com/ KRCC, https://www.cpr.org/krcc/ Latina Equity Foundation, https://www.facebook.com/LatinaEquityFoundation/ Longmire Audio Engineering NAACP Colorado Springs, https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings/ Neighbors for Education, https://neighborsfored.org/ Pikes Peak Diversity Council, https://www.ppdiversitycouncilinc.org/ Special Kids, Special Families, https://sksfcolorado.org/ Studio 809 Podcasts, https://studio809podcasts.com/ Together Colorado - Colorado Springs Faith Table, https://www.togethercolorado.org/   Any video or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless cleared through LWVPPR. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. Don't miss an episode; follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org. Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com.

Learn more about candidates for House District 18 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 5, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. The moderators for this forum were Mike Williams, Citizens Project, and Alasyn Zimmerman, KOAA News5. Candidates attending the forum were James R. Boelens, Jr. (Republican) and Amy Paschal (Democrat). Special thanks to these forum co-sponsors: AARP, https://www.aarp.org/ Black and Latino Leadership Coalition, https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project, https://citizensproject.org/ Colorado Latinos Vote, https://colatinosvote.org/ Delta Sigma Theta, https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/ KOAA News5, https://www.koaa.com/ KRCC, https://www.cpr.org/krcc/ Latina Equity Foundation, https://www.facebook.com/LatinaEquityFoundation/ Longmire Audio Engineering NAACP Colorado Springs, https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings/ Neighbors for Education, https://neighborsfored.org/ Pikes Peak Diversity Council, https://www.ppdiversitycouncilinc.org/ Special Kids, Special Families, https://sksfcolorado.org/ Studio 809 Podcasts, https://studio809podcasts.com/ Together Colorado - Colorado Springs Faith Table, https://www.togethercolorado.org/   Any video or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless cleared through LWVPPR. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. Don't miss an episode; follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org. Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com.

Learn more about candidates for El Paso County Commissioner District 2 in this forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region on October 1, 2024. Find video replays of all our forums at https://lwvppr.org/forums2024. Forum host was LWVPPR Spokesperson Shelly Roehrs. Moderators were Candace Lehmann, AARP, and Mike Williams, Citizens Project. Candidates who attended the forum were Bernard “BJ” Byers (Democrat) and Garfield Johnson (Republican write-in candidate). Candidate Carrie Geitner (Republican) did not attend. Special thanks to these forum co-sponsors: AARP, https://www.aarp.org/ Black and Latino Leadership Coalition, https://www.facebook.com/BlackLatinoLeadershipCoalitionofCOS/ Citizens Project, https://citizensproject.org/ Colorado Latinos Vote, https://colatinosvote.org/ Delta Sigma Theta, https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/ KOAA News5, https://www.koaa.com/ KRCC, https://www.cpr.org/krcc/ Latina Equity Foundation, https://www.facebook.com/LatinaEquityFoundation/ Longmire Audio Engineering NAACP Colorado Springs, https://www.facebook.com/NAACPColoradoSprings/ Neighbors for Education, https://neighborsfored.org/ Pikes Peak Diversity Council, https://www.ppdiversitycouncilinc.org/ Special Kids, Special Families, https://sksfcolorado.org/ Studio 809 Podcasts, https://studio809podcasts.com/ Together Colorado - Colorado Springs Faith Table, https://www.togethercolorado.org/   Any video or audio recording of the forum is the sole property of the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region and may not be used in any way unless cleared through LWVPPR. Making Democracy Work asks questions and provides information to help voters and community members be more active and engaged citizens. Join us as we look for better ways to make democracy work. Don't miss an episode; follow Making Democracy Work wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast is produced by the League of Women Voters of the Pikes Peak Region (LWVPPR). The mission of the League of Women Voters is: Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. LWVPPR members actively promote voter and civic education for the public and themselves. Learn more at https://lwvppr.org. Making Democracy Work is one of many Studio 809 Podcasts, building community in the Pikes Peak Region. Find your new favorite local podcast at https://studio809podcasts.com.

DJ KSLY (K-Sly) is the first Asian female DJ to achieve mainstream success and has been a trailblazer since the '90s. Starting when DJing was just a hobby, she turned it into a career, aiming for multi-platform success as a Party, Radio, and TV DJ. KSLY disrupted the industry, paving the way for more women DJs. She is now part of the female-led Prism DJs agency and a proud Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. member. Her career began at community and college radio, taking her to Atlanta, Las Vegas, and back to her roots in LA. TV opportunities in LA led to appearances with major networks. KSLY has sat down with the most successful musical acts of yesterday and today. She competed in a nationally televised DJ competition and held domestic and international residencies at major events. As an Asian woman, KSLY changed the face of radio and TV by breaking barriers and setting new standards in the industry.  She currently has a summer residency at Terranea Resort and is gearing up for exciting new music releases. Her eclectic musical taste blends Hip-Hop, House, R&B, Dancehall, and Old-School Funk, creating electrifying dance floor experiences.  In this episode, DJ K-Sly discusses her journey from being born in Korea to moving to the U.S. as a child, her challenges growing up with a single mother, and how her diverse upbringing influenced her love for hip-hop and DJing. DJ K-Sly highlights the music industry's evolution, the impact of the 90s golden era of hip-hop, and the importance of adapting to changes in today's music scene. She also talks about the difficulties of balancing her career with motherhood, her selective approach to gigs, and her advocacy for diversity and representation in the music industry, particularly for Asian American women.

YouTube Description:In this inspiring episode, we introduce Dr. Carla Little, a remarkable scientist and public health leader who has dedicated her career to safeguarding the people of Illinois. With a Ph.D. in molecular biology from Purdue University, Dr. Little has been at the forefront of public health preparedness, ensuring that Illinois is ready to respond to any health crisis. As the inaugural chair of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Countermeasures Committee and a key figure in the H1N1 response, her work has protected countless lives.In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Little is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of women in STEM through her involvement in educational programs and as a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Learn more about her incredible journey, her impact on public health, and the importance of diversity in STEM and emergency preparedness. Timestamps: - Introduction to Dr. Carla Little, Ph.D. in Molecular Biology - Dr. Little's Role in Public Health Preparedness and Countermeasures - Her Leadership in the H1N1 Response and Contributions to Illinois - Dr. Little's Commitment to STEM Education and Community Engagement - Overview of the African Diaspora Association of Public Health Professionals - The Importance of Local Preparedness and Community Education - Challenges and Opportunities for Veterans in Public Health - The Role of Education in Public Health and Emergency Management - Reeducating Ourselves on Historical Contributions to Science and Public Health - Closing Remarks and Dr. Little's Lifelong Commitment to Public Service Keywords: Dr. Carla Little, Public Health Preparedness, Molecular Biology, STEM Education, Illinois Department of Public Health, H1N1 Response, Emergency Management, African Diaspora, Public Health Professionals, Diversity in STEM, Delta Sigma Theta.

Send us a Text Message.Rev. Deborah L. Johnson is the founder of Inner Light Ministries (https://www.innerlightministries.org/) an omnifaith spiritual community in Santa Cruz, California and founder of the newly forming Unleashing Our Future cultivating capacities, compassion, and connections. A dynamic public speaker, DEI trainer and consultant, organizer, strategist, facilitator, and spoken word artist, she is known for her ability to bring clarity to complex and emotionally charged issues. Her clients have included Apple Inc, AT&T, Kaiser Permanente, Hewlett Packard, MCA Universal, and the CDC. A co-litigant in two California landmark civil rights cases, her life-time social justice work has been featured in numerous multi-media venues. For such she has received many life-time achievement awards including induction into the Morehouse College MLK Jr Chapel's Board of Preachers and being an inaugural New Thought Walden Award honoree for Spiritually Guided Activism.A member of Delta Sigma Theta and author of “The Sacred Yes” and “Your Deepest Intent,” Rev Deborah serves on the Leadership Council of the Association of Global New Thought. A founding member of the Agape International Spiritual Center, she holds a BA from USC, an MBA from UCLA, a ministerial degree from the Holmes Institute, and an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Agape University. Her passion is healing socio-political cultural divides and building “The Beloved Community.” Wherever she goes, her message is one of possibility, inclusion, empowerment and transformation.Rev. Deborah is a keynote speaker at "Celebrating Our Soul - Consciously Creating Change" at Unity Village, Missouri on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Find out more information at padntg.comSupport the Show.Donate – CelesteFrazier.com

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This Podcast offers a pathway to continuing education via this CMEfy link: https://earnc.me/xRU5wJ Dr. Kimberly Funches Jackson is the founder of Physicians Working Together and pioneer of National Physicians Week. Throughout her career as a board-certified physician, “Dr. J.” has dedicated her life to the care of others. She's the medical director and co-owner of her Family Medicine & Pediatrics clinic and has provided medical care to adults and children for over a decade. Her commitment to the well-being of the community extends beyond her practice. Dr. J is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority maintains the social responsibility of Dr. J is an active member in her church and she's also an active board member for several community-based organizations. She is now the author of the book "The Sun is Rising" Which can be found on amazon, or her website https://www.inspireandempower.org/ -=+=-=+=-=+= Are you a doctor struggling to provide the best care for your patients while dealing with financial and caregiving matters out of the scope of your practice? Do you find yourself scrambling to keep up with the latest resources and wish there was an easier way? Finally, our Virtual Health and Financial Conference for Caregivers is here! This conference helps you and your patients enlist the best strategies around health care resources and the best financial steps for your patients to take while navigating care. You don't have to go home feeling frustrated and helpless because you couldn't connect your patients with the best services. In just 90 minutes, our VIP Live Roundtable will answer your questions and be the lifeline that helps your patients put together an effective caregiving plan. Find out more at Jeanniedougherty.com and click on Conference for Caregivers VIP. -+=-+=-+=-+=   Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe   Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon  | Spotify --- There's more at https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast Music by Ryan Jones. Find Ryan on Instagram at _ryjones_, Contact Ryan at ryjonesofficial@gmail.com Production assistance by Clawson Solutions Group, find them on the web at csolgroup.com  

Delta Sigma Theta is a popular black sorority that was founded in 1913 by 22 women at Howard University. Our return guest  @writeousrhema talks about her many years of hands on experience with the sorority and recent decision to come on the show to denounce being apart of Delta Sigma Theta. We also talk about her new book 'Gas LIT' which is an Amazon best seller. As always we keep it presidential with an executive mindset! #deltasigmatheta #divinenine #greek #theprezexGET  @writeousrhema NEW book: https://writeousrhema.com/Checkout this episode's show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BLyCsQflQD4Don't forget to catch up on past episodes and run downs on our YouTube channel: ​https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrezExTVBe sure to SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the videos!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprezexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprezexSend all requests and business inquiries via Email: theprezex@gmail.com

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/JWLgjx This week we break from our normal format to have a discussion with doctor Kimberly Jackson regarding the genesis of National Physicians' Week. Dr. Kimberly Funches Jackson is the founder of Physicians Working Together and pioneer of National Physicians Week. Throughout her career as a board-certified physician, “Dr. J.” has dedicated her life to the care of others. She's the medical director and co-owner of her Family Medicine & Pediatrics clinic and has provided medical care to adults and children for over a decade. Her commitment to the well-being of the community extends beyond her practice. Dr. J is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority maintains the social responsibility of Dr. J is an active member in her church and she's also an active board member for several community-based organizations. -=+=-=+=-=+= Are you a doctor struggling to provide the best care for your patients while dealing with financial and caregiving matters out of the scope of your practice? Do you find yourself scrambling to keep up with the latest resources and wish there was an easier way? Finally, our Virtual Health and Financial Conference for Caregivers is here! This conference helps you and your patients enlist the best strategies around health care resources and the best financial steps for your patients to take while navigating care. You don't have to go home feeling frustrated and helpless because you couldn't connect your patients with the best services. In just 90 minutes, our VIP Live Roundtable will answer your questions and be the lifeline that helps your patients put together an effective caregiving plan. Find out more at Jeanniedougherty.com and click on Conference for Caregivers VIP. -+=-+=-+=-+=   Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe   Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon  | Spotify --- There's more at https://mymdcoaches.com/podcast Music by Ryan Jones. Find Ryan on Instagram at _ryjones_, Contact Ryan at ryjonesofficial@gmail.com Production assistance by Clawson Solutions Group, find them on the web at csolgroup.com    

In this episode, 12Kyle interviews Katrina Brown Bankins, an HBCU alum, about her experience at Hampton University. Katrina shares why she chose Hampton and how she felt at home on campus. She discusses her initial major in broadcast journalism and her eventual switch to speech pathology. Katrina reflects on her career choices and the moments of doubt she has had. She also highlights the nurturing environment and mentorship she received at Hampton. The episode emphasizes the importance of networking and relationships at HBCUs. In this conversation, Katrina shares her experiences and reflections on attending Howard University to complete her doctoral studies. She discussed how she got accepted into Howard University through a phone call from her mentor. Although both schools are rivals, Katrina compares her love for both Hampton University and Howard University, emphasizing the unique opportunities and experiences she had at each institution. She also discusses her involvement in cheerleading at Hampton and joining Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Lastly, Katrina expresses the special feeling of homecoming and the lasting impact of her HBCU experiences. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Purpose of Highlighting HBCUs 01:21 - Choosing Hampton University 05:06 - Choosing a College that Feels Like Home 06:07 - No Other HBCU Considered 07:19 - Transitioning to College Life 08:12 - Switching Majors to Speech Pathology 10:07 - Reflecting on Career Choices 11:03 - Considering Alternate Career Paths 12:09 - Struggles with Biology and Statistics 13:09 - Nurturing Environment at HBCUs 14:19 - Post-Graduation Reflections 16:01 - The Care and Mentoring at HBCUs 20:13 - Seeking Guidance from Professors 21:38 - Choosing Ohio State and Feeling Uncertain 22:08 - Red Flags at Ohio State 23:14 - Lack of Support at Ohio State 24:14 - Getting Accepted to Howard University 25:26 - Comparing Hampton University and Howard University 26:34 - The Love for Both Hampton and Howard 30:18 - Cheerleading at Hampton University 31:20 - Joining Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 32:19 - The Feeling of Homecoming 38:11 - Choosing South Carolina State University 39:03 - The Lasting Impact of HBCU Experiences AUDIO https://linktr.ee/12kyle YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/kMVzTP6THlo

Today Ex-Delta member Malissa Blair talks about Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs), what really goes on inside of these fraternities and sororities, and are they compatible with the Christian life. Malissa shares her testimony of pledging, coming to Christ, and denouncing Delta Sigma Theta. We pray you listen to this with a humble and open heart regardless if you are a Christian thinking about pledging or a Christian already in these organizations. We hold everything up against scripture to see what God's words have to say about the practices done in these organizations. I pray you will be blessed by this! Victoria'a IG: vickoadeoye --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thegospelalone/message

As Florida changed its Black history curriculum and removed books from public schools… first-time Tampa city councilwoman Gwen Henderson pushed back and opened a bookstore. Florida Matters visited Henderson at the bookstore she runs in Tampa Heights with her daughter Ariel. It's called “Black English.” Henderson, who wears a ball cap covered in buttons- Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Florida A&M University and others, says her mission is to elevate books by Black authors, especially graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs. We sat down to talk about being an educator, books, politics and her priorities for the district she represents.

As Florida changed its Black history curriculum and removed books from public schools… first-time Tampa city councilwoman Gwen Henderson pushed back and opened a bookstore. Florida Matters visited Henderson at the bookstore she runs in Tampa Heights with her daughter Ariel. It's called “Black English.” Henderson, who wears a ball cap covered in buttons- Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Florida A&M University and others, says her mission is to elevate books by Black authors, especially graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs. We sat down to talk about being an educator, books, politics and her priorities for the district she represents.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a prominent organization dedicated to public service, celebrates its founding on January 13, 1913, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Established by 22 college-educated women, the sorority has since grown to encompass over 350,000 members and boasts an extensive network with over 1,000 chapters worldwide. The influence of Delta Sigma Theta extends far beyond U.S. borders, with chapters spanning diverse locations, including the Bahamas, Qatar, Bermuda, Canada, England, Germany, Jamaica, Japan, West and South Africa, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This widespread presence highlights the organization's commitment to fostering sisterhood and promoting its mission globally. Among its esteemed members are renowned figures such as Cicely Tyson, Natalie Cole, and Roberta Flack, adding a touch of celebrity influence to the sorority's legacy. These individuals, along with countless others, have contributed to Delta Sigma Theta's reputation for excellence and dedication to social service. In a special event, the President of the York Alumni chapter, Teresea Drakeford, the President of the York Alumni Chapter presence in Harrisburg underscores the ongoing commitment of Delta Sigma Theta to its principles and the enduring impact it continues to make in communities worldwide. As the sorority marks another year of existence, it stands as a testament to the power of unity, education, and public service in shaping a better future.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sisters!! If you grew up in or close to black culture you are familiar with greek life. I personally grew up wanting to become apart of Delta Sigma Theta, because I didn't think I was pretty enough to be an AKA ( self-esteem was pretty low to say the least). I later learned that the oaths, rituals, and organizational commitment was not pleasing to God. That was confusing, because so many of the Christian women I admired were apart of these organizations. No one talked about the spiritual aspect of being a member. I discovered this from the outside looking in, but my sister in Christ  @Itsdesireegrace  lived it. God changed her life tremendously as she surrendered her will and life to Christ when He told her to give it up... AND talk about the "why" publicly. It came with a lot of backlash, but also a lot of love. Through it all, she is fully persuaded that she made the right decision and wants others to know the truth according to God's word as well. Praying you enjoy this as much as we did making it. Sis, let us know what's on your heart, but please do so respectfully. This community is all about healthy discussions that ultimately bring clarity and glorify God. Be sure to follow her channel at  @Itsdesireegrace  Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/desiree.grace/?hl=en Connect: https://beacons.ai/desireegrace Register for the vision board party https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlceuurTMvH9PbXf8jp3ILZ-6DhMGwsLFj Suggest Topics https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5YlEhF8_3bPDXv9MQH7Z-6KOabrW9W2K6UzAmDzMNjPg09A/viewform?usp=pp_url Ask me questions (Anonymous- no personal data required) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgEb2rZdNP1mfV4vrwKRdJfPC4B5Oo0QxteBcYEdwzFKPGxQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

This special guest was quite edifying, if you're a woman in Greek Life and or trying to get out of being trapped by masonic doctrine, my guest is a denounced Delta Sigma Theta. If you are a man dealing with this spirit in your home or with your Help Meet, listen up. *I will have answers to your Spotify questions next episode*

"If all you see is what you see, you will never see all there is to be seen."  Overcoming deception in 2023 looks very different than I ever would have thought. In this episode, I break down: Why I started evaluating my membership in Delta Sigma Theta in the first place, especially considering I had been a member for 15 years What exactly led me to revoke my membership The spiritual consequences to membership in sororities and fraternities Why it was necessary to renounce and denounce the organization publicly instead of privately withdrawing my membership Resources for anyone who wants more information Check out the show notes for this episode here: https://pavielle.com/144  Want to ask a follow up question to the episode? Submit your question here anonymously: https://pavielle.com/ask  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Pavielle and The Purpose Collective Podcast."

Tiffany Dufu is founder and CEO of The Cru. Their algorithm matches women in accountability circles to help them meet their life goals. She's the author of the bestselling book Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less. According to foreword contributor Gloria Steinem, Drop the Ball is “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.” Her writing has appeared in The Oprah Magazine, ESSENCE and the New York Times. Named to Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company's League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany has raised over $25 million toward the cause of women and girls. She was a launch team member to Lean In and was Chief Leadership Officer to Levo, the fastest growing millennial women's professional network. Prior to that, Tiffany served as President of The White House Project, which trained thousands of women across the nation to run for political office. Tiffany is a Trustee of Simmons University, a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. and a Lifetime Girl Scout. She lives in New York City with her husband and two kids - but home is Seattle. In this episode of Takin' Care of Lady Business®, Jennifer Justice interviews Tiffany Dufu, the founder and CEO of The Cru. They discuss the importance of community and sharing knowledge among women in business and in life. Tiffany explains her mission to advance women and girls and introduces The Cru, a platform that matches women in accountability circles to help them achieve their life goals. They also discuss the importance of seeking help and asking for support to achieve success. Tiffany shares insights from her book, "Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less," and discusses topics such as asking for help and managing household responsibilities.   Here is what to expect on this week's show: The importance of empowering women in the business world. Emphasizing the significance of dedicating time and effort to personal and professional growth. Creating a supportive network and seeking help from others, especially for mid-career women, proves crucial for career advancement and success in the business world. Prioritizing tasks and seeking help instead of striving for perfection in everything.   Quotes: "It's very simple and it's focus. It's only radical because on a day-to-day basis woman in the middle spend most of our time focused on taking care of other people." – Tiffany Dufu "I feel like women should have bios not that are about all the things that we've done and accomplished but like all the things we haven't done." – Jennifer Justice “It's really important in today's world that we have clarity about why we're here.” – Tiffany Dufu “[The Cru is] basically a whisper in a woman's ear to say, you're loved, you're smart, you're beautiful, focus on yourself and the rest, you know, everything else will fall into place.” – Tiffany Dufu   This episode is sponsored by Medjet. Medjet is the top-rated air medical transport and crisis response membership for travelers. If you're hospitalized while traveling or your safety is threatened abroad, they get you home. Join Medjet before your next trip at Medjet.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Pleasure Muse: Myrlie Evers-Williams Tantalizing Trivia  Raised by her grandmother, and an aunt, two respected school teachers in Vicksburg, MS.  They encouraged education so in 1950 she attended Alcorn A&M where she pledged Delta Sigma Theta sorority and on her first day of school met and fell in love with Medgar Evers - they got married a year later on Christmas Eve.  The young couple became prominent leaders in the civil rights movement in Mississippi, Medgar, serving as the NAACP's first Field Secretary in Mississippi; together they fought for voting rights, equal justice and the end of segregation.  The Evers Family became a target of the Ku Klux Klan and White Citizens Council. She said “Medgar was the love of my life.” and “the fear of losing one another was real.” In 1962, their home in Jackson, Mississippi, was firebombed; in 1963 her husband was brutally murdered in their driveway; and the murderer was exonerated and walked free, because of an all white jury in Mississippi; Protests, vigils and calls for freedom were widespread.  The world mourned with Myrlie Evers and her three beautiful children; The world watched her lay to rest an American hero, martyr and civil rights activists - who also served as a sergeant in World War II - in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.  A photo of her and her son grieving became the cover of Life Magazine; millions watched her tears flow; the image was later distributed by the NAACP to provoke the moral consciousness of a nation. As a widow, she moved her children to Claremont, California, went back to college, she made two bids for U.S. Congress and wrote a book called For Us, the Living, telling her family's story in Mississippi and wrote an autobiography called Watch Me Fly.  She became chairperson of the NAACP's board of directors, was named Woman of the Year by Ms Magazine, The National Freedom Award and in 2013 delivered the invocation at the inauguration of the first Black president of the US, Barack Obama. She went on to marry Walter Williams, a union organizer and moved to Oregon and committed herself to living a good life.  She never gave up the fight for justice for her family, and 30 years later in 1993, under a new judge, she pressed for conviction of the murderer - requiring her to exhume Medgar's body for new evidence - and won the case, sending the murderer to jail for the last 8 years of his life.  Her legendary life was played by Whoopi Goldberg in the movie Ghosts of Mississippi and was featured in several other films, including the 2022 film Till.  She said she's never lived a day of her 90 years without love, and has bravely battled hate.    Mirror Work:  Say goodbye to someone you lost.  Affirmations: I feel my feelings.  I am grateful for true love. Grief is a part of healing.  I turn my grief into goodwill  I rest when I am hurting.  I seek help.  I'm grateful for each day. I honor the fallen with daily fulfillment and joy.    Grieve as Gratitude : A Playlist     Self-Care Shopping List:  Buy and deliver flowers for someone alive for you. Love very much.     “I come to you tonight with a broken heart. I am left without my husband, and my children without a father, but I am left with the strong determination to try to take up where he left off.” - Myrlie Evers-Williams, 24 hours after the murder of her husband. 

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On this episode, we get to converse with Rashidah McCoy. While her background is in communications, she also has put her knowledge to use in addressing issues concerning Diversity Equity, and Inclusion. However, first, she wants us to know that, coming from Pittsburg she is a fan of all things Pittsburg. Good to be loyal. Like so many, she learned to survive, thrive, and grow, in spite of her environment and a disability which, as she says, she embraces today.   During this episode, Rashidah and I get to have a great discussion about communications, the ever-expanding number of ways data is thrown at us, and especially about information overload and how we should handle it. Rashidah has some wonderful thoughts on how we all can handle the vast amount of information we encounter every day.   We also spend time about how to change the conversation regarding diversity and inclusion to be more inclusive, as it were. Rashidah offers some great and wonderful observations concerning this and how we, as a society, ought to move forward concerning truly including everyone.   Rashidah offers us much to think about. I hope you will find this program as thought-provoking and pertinent as did I. I'd love to hear your thoughts.   About the Guest:     Rashidah McCoy is a communication professional with 7+ years of diverse background in public relations, marketing, digital engagement, advocacy, DE&I, and storytelling. She's skilled in executing comprehensive campaigns, integrated outreach, and developing strategic strategies to help deepen the connection with stakeholders and attract new constituents through the consistent execution of transmedia and traditional experiences.   Rashidah has worked on award-winning campaigns and concepts for the National Restaurant Association, CNET, Budweiser, Aon, CharmClick (located in China), and many more. She's a firm believer in building a strong relationship with clients to ensure goals are met and organizations flourish. As a testament of her dedication to the nonprofit sector, Rashidah received the Association Forum Forty Under 40 Award for her accomplishments, leadership skills, and commitment to the industry.   Rashidah graduated summa cum laude with her Bachelors degree in Mass Communications from Delaware State University and received her Master's of Science in Journalism with a concentration on International Public Relations from West Virginia University. When she's not knee deep in the marketing communications world, she enjoys baking, traveling, and family time with her daughter and fiancé.    Ways to connect with Rashidah:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashidah-mccoy/  Twitter: @Hey_RashidahPR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maven_marketingllc_/ Website: https://www.mavenmarketing4you.com/about      About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.     Transcription Notes 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  01:20 Well, hello once again. And yes, you are listening to unstoppable mindset. I am your host Michael Hingson. And today, we get to chat with Rashidah McCoy, who is a communications expert. She knows a lot about marketing and a variety of subjects, including one of the ones that we get to talk about often here on unstoppable mindset, diversity, equity and inclusion DEI. And we will be talking more about that as we go forward. I am sure, but we'll worry about that as we go forward. But for right now, Rashidah Welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Rashidah McCoy  01:56 Thank you, Michael. Thank you for having me. And I appreciate your viewers listening in.   Michael Hingson  02:00 And how are you surviving the day?   Rashidah McCoy  02:03 It's a good day so far. So we'll be out here in Maryland, so I'm not gonna complain.   Michael Hingson  02:09 What's the temperature?   Rashidah McCoy  02:11 It's like the 40s. You know, what a cool breeze. I'll take that over the snow from Pittsburgh any day.   Michael Hingson  02:16 Wow. When I checked the temperature here in Victorville just a little while ago, it was 50. I was like 55. So that's okay, actually not too bad. We are. We're a little bit up in the mountains. So our temperatures are pretty close to what you usually experience. But we don't get the snow. We're in a valley and the the water passes a spy which is okay.   Rashidah McCoy  02:42 I love it. Well,   Michael Hingson  02:43 we'll cope. Well, listen, I'd love to start by you just kind of telling me a little bit about you growing up and what life was like and all those kinds of things. So if we could start with that, and we'll go from there.   Rashidah McCoy  02:54 Sure, Michael, no problem. So I want to raise in Pittsburgh, I'm a Pittsburgh Steelers fan and Paris fan. You name it all things Pittsburgh. So I grew up in a single parent household. My mother was amazing. And my grandmother was even more of an amazing foundation for our family. And being a Pittsburgh was it's kind of hard. I'm from the inner city from Pittsburgh from the Hill District. We're August Wilson was born and raised. And a lot of times, a lot of us aren't expected to make it out. When we don't make it out, unfortunately, just because of the hardship and the property and so forth. But it is a beautiful city. I had a great childhood. My mom worked three jobs to keep me in private Catholic school, from kindergarten to eighth grade, I made some great friends I was loved on and I did my best always to strive for excellence, because I knew education was my only way out. It was for me, I didn't play a sport. I was low asthmatic girls, I didn't play a sport. But I definitely was always involved in school. Because for me, first generation college student, that was important for me to go to school, to make a difference and to show my family, not only my little brothers and sisters, but also my cousins and my mom, that you know, all this effort that you put forth in life. You know, there's more to it. There's also more outside of Pittsburgh. So being able to do that has been great. And I left Pittsburgh for high school, and I went to Delaware State University. And after that I kind of went on to Washington University. Got to travel the world. So now now I'm almost 32 And it all feels good. And it was somebody to travel the hardships make it a lot brighter today.   Michael Hingson  04:35 Do you think that the troubles and hardships and all those challenges helped you as you were growing up or now that you're older that that benefited you?   Rashidah McCoy  04:43 Oh, most definitely. I have a greater understanding and empathy for individuals than I would have in any sense of life. If I would not have gone through some things. Just some things that people think are minor aspects from disabilities as a young girl who had eczema, sometimes a point in my life where I was out of school for two weeks because I was hospitalized for severe eczema and my skin broke out so bad, I couldn't walk. I'm having asthma, had severe asthma, severe allergies, those types of just hardships, understanding who I was and loving on myself, I know we are at an age right now where self care and self love is big. I did not grow up with a lot of that, because I was I looked different, you know, I was itchy girl, I didn't have the longest hair. And I didn't come from, you know, the greatest background where I had Jordans. And, you know, my mom and I shop at the thrift stores on Sundays. And I took pride in that. But as I got older, I realized that those hard moments made me more empathetic and made me love on people more and want to serve others and help them get through those moments.   Michael Hingson  05:50 So did you outgrow the eczema and asthma and so on? Or do they still somewhat be with you?   Rashidah McCoy  05:57 They're still with me. They're still with me. But at this age, I've learned to not only maintain them, but embrace them. I get allergy shots about once a month now, what's one of maintenance, and for me, I embrace it. I am someone who I used to not even wear shorts or skirts. I used to wear jeans and tennis shoes all the time. Now it's like, Listen, this is who I am. This is how I look to talk, Phil, I'm going to embrace this black excellence that's pouring from the inside out. And I raised my head a lot higher now. Because I love who I am. I am a new mommy. So that's another stage of loving who I am. You know, my body's changed, my mind changed. My outlook on life has changed. But what it has done for me is put me in a perspective of like, listen, love on yourself and love on others who around you are going through some of the same things you may not even though what every day.   Michael Hingson  06:49 So do you consider eczema actually a disability? Is it classified as a disability or anything like that? Or do you? No, no,   Rashidah McCoy  06:58 it's a skin condition. It's a skin condition. And for mine, it's a very, I have also sale ptosis. So it's a condition where I lacked the molecule of moisture is held in my skin. So it's not a disability. But for me, it has disabled me.   Michael Hingson  07:13 I'm sure now I understand that. Yeah. So under the like Americans with Disabilities Act, it isn't considered a disability as such.   Rashidah McCoy  07:20 No, but asthma is yes. Yes.   Michael Hingson  07:23 Could always you could always just hold your breath longer, I suppose.   Rashidah McCoy  07:29 Breath in my nose and my mouth.   Michael Hingson  07:33 Yeah, that's gonna happen. Right? Oh, yeah. So you got your bachelor's from Delaware?   Rashidah McCoy  07:44 Yeah. Delaware State University.   Michael Hingson  07:47 Hmm. And then you went on to West Virginia to get your Masters and and what were those degrees in   Rashidah McCoy  07:53 your, my degree from Delaware State University was a mass communications. And my degree from West Virginia University was in journalism with a concentration on international public relations. And my research, it focused on the mentorship and the importance of mentoring young minorities, specifically millennial minorities, as we enter the communications and marketing space, and making space for young millennials, black, brown and indigenous.   Michael Hingson  08:21 So what is fascinating to me about that is that communication is, in some ways has in some ways haven't hasn't changed over the years. That is we still talk to each other some sometimes we talk to each other. And sometimes we don't but but the the methodology or the ways that we have available to us to communicate, certainly has changed a great deal. So what do you think about now we have social media and now we have such ease of access to electronic communications and so on, set a plus that A minus or how would you how would you   Rashidah McCoy  09:01 really in between discuss that? I think is it in between? Honestly, Michael, I think that the spaces that we have have a lot of opportunity to communicate with each other in different forms and fashions. You know, for not only individuals who are in different states and countries on the internet, you know, you can now get your Google in a different language or you can transfer your translate your documents and communicate with people easier. From an app on your phone or even speaking into your phone. You can have it translated. Social media has put us in a in a space where you can look at and talk to your favorite celebrities all the time or keep up with family members. We haven't talked to in years or may not talk to every day, but it has put a pressure on young individuals like myself and my age and the current generation has put pressure on them to live up to what they see in here. In an on social media, you know, you're able to see the BBL is happening, you're able to see the money flow and whatnot. slike easily easy work. You're also a lot of space to see the news and real time, unfortunately, you know, we have, unfortunately and unfortunately, you know, we have police cams on chest now out on their chest, now you can those videos are automatically uploaded, or we can record it on our phone and it's seen or you can go live. Those are moments yes, that are positive for us to be able to fight racial injustice sees, but also those are traumatic for individuals who are black and brown to see those types of injustice happen in the streets in front of you as you try to live a quote whatever normal life looks like for us now, you know, we see it, we hear it, we're around it. But how we consume it, oftentimes can embody us as human beings.   Michael Hingson  10:46 Well, and whether it's black, brown, indigenous or white, for that matter. How are we doing? Or what can we do better? Maybe that's a loaded question. But concerning the whole, the whole issue of absorbing and really dealing with the incredible amount of information that we get today. And you know, what I, what I keep thinking of is and what you just mentioned the news, we get so many videos that we get to look at we we hear so many people talking about different things on the news, or we have so many other ways of getting information like social media and so on. How do we deal with that? And how do we start to learn to put all of that in perspective, as opposed just reacting? Yeah, I mean, it's, it's really love it. I suppose that   Rashidah McCoy  11:37 one? Yeah. Honestly, I think having a balance to the best of your ability. I know we again, mentioning the self care, self care comes in different forms of fashions. It comes in a bubble bath that comes in chocolate, but it also comes in sometimes not opening the Facebook, Instagram or Tiktok app for a week to just Just breathe. You know, it's harder, it's easier said than done. And it's not just the social media. It's, you know, it's the TV, it's a lot at us, and we're still getting newspapers, we still get magazines, we're still gossiping, we're still talk, I think taking that time for yourself, to also figure out what information is best for you in your life. You know, how do you divulge this information and you share it, but how do you also take it in in order for it to be reshard? You know, are you taking that in in the morning, noon and night because it will keep you up at night? Statistics say that you're looking at social media, between nine and 12, you're liable to stay up a little bit longer at night, though, I think is taking that time to figure out how to separate it, you know, what does that mean for you? For me, personally, that means that I try to log off at least by nine o'clock at night, and I still like you know, and just be done with it. For me, I used to when I was an agency like I'm in a larger agency and a smaller agency, we had TVs mounted to the walls were all day CNN, Fox News, ABC, NBC was running. And it was like an overload of information just coming in from around the world, from different places at different times, but different information and different topics. And it was information overload. So for me now being a nonprofit, we're actually going back into the office in two weeks, I actually asked that question I was on their TV in the office, do we have to listen to the news all day? You know, are there certain times we can listen to it on key moment? 6am 3am and 6pm? What does that look like for us five o'clock news. Because you have to watch what you take in because then oftentimes you project that out? And that becomes a part of you.   Michael Hingson  13:44 How do we teach people to do that? I mean, I agree with what you're saying. And so in a sense, I I didn't mean to say it was a loaded question in the try to obviously trap you in something. But how do we teach people what you just said? Because it's so very true. And the other part about it is, you've talked about young people? Well, I'd love to hear your thoughts on older generations and so on and dealing with it. But how do we first of all, just how do we teach people to back off, because so many people have just learned to let all of that overwhelm them. And they get overwhelmed and they react very negatively to it. How do we fix them of that?   Rashidah McCoy  14:27 I think that starts with teaching people how to balance it. I think that starts in the space of understanding yourself and what you're consuming and why. I think when we think about that, go back to the old school moment where you're just jotting down what you're looking at and what you're consuming. You know what how is this information positively impacting my life? Do I need to be on social media for five hours a day? What does that mean for me? sitting back and thinking about you know, taking the moments to block off some time during the day for you to have your scrolling moments, saying what you do for your emails at work, you may set times on your calendar to particularly look at emails in the morning and in the afternoons you can get work done in the middle of the day. Another example, I think, also is taking the time during certain times of the year to reflect also on the in the things that are on your phone, all the apps, you know, we can have the phones and there's 1000 apps on them, take a moment and look and see and reflect like, Hey, do I really need to talk social media, CNN, uh, you know, naming all the apps running down even the games, you know, what is there for me, that is important for me. And I know it sounds selfish, to think about just, you know, consuming that for yourself. But sometimes you have to be selfish in these moments for your own self care and self growth. Because we tend to what you know, what's your take in? And what you put out, you know, how do you speak to yourself, it's also how you grow within your space, you know, those positive affirmations, those positive moments, you're consuming positive content and important content, that you're oftentimes going to kind of reflect that same thing. But sometimes when your content isn't as positive, or it's a little bit harder on whoever you are, what you're doing, it makes you more critical yourself. So just taking those moments. Okay, those are a couple of tips and tricks people can use.   Michael Hingson  16:14 I think you're absolutely right. The fact is, we don't tend to take time for ourselves, we don't reflect at the end of the day, what went on today, how was it? What could I have done that? I could do better? Or even the good stuff? What can I learn from that? We never seem to want to do that. And we just keep going on and on and on. But the reality is, if we don't stop to take time, to reflect, and to process and analyze, and then decide what works, we're just going to continue down this rabbit hole, which is so scary.   Rashidah McCoy  16:53 Yes, terrifying. It's terrifying.   Michael Hingson  16:55 It is. What about older people? I mean, I know that there are more and more people who are getting more accustomed to using computers, although they're a bunch of people who say I'm not going to learn all that newfangled technology and all that. But the reality is, some of them do. And the reality is, but the other reality is it is here, whether we like it or not. Yes,   Rashidah McCoy  17:19 and you have to adjust to it, I have a friend who actually has a business. And what he does is he teaches older individuals how to use technology. He actually does it goes to a library around different parts of his state. And he sets up days out of the month where older individuals 40 Plus can come on in, and he shows you how to set your apps up on your phone. So it shows you how to use the voice notes on your phone. So shows you how to use simple things that we think are simple, but are often hard how to use Google Maps, you know how to go onto your computer and use a Word document and to type something out and use the spellcheck to assist you in your spelling. Or even if you're someone who has to say well how to use the read on your Word document how to set that up on your phone to translate if you may speak a different language. I think that's something that's definitely needs to be considered because technology is not going anywhere. And COVID has high end it for us has high end not only our understanding of the lack thereof, resources to distribute to individuals during a time of technological challenge, but at the same space is like how do we ensure that everyone knows or has access, but it's I know, I see a lot of people who are like my friend doing some of the work in the communities to do that.   Michael Hingson  18:34 I think some people may think me crazy for saying this, but I will anyway, the reality is that we're doing the same things we did 3040 50 and 60 years ago, just using different tools. You know, we used to write things that you said down on paper. When we were students we would turn things in, we didn't have computers to help with a lot of stuff. But the reality is that what we're doing is the same stuff. We're just doing it with more and more efficient information dissemination tools, and it's also allowed us to spread the word to a whole lot more people, which can be a plus and which can be a minus but the reality is communications is still communications and basic process hasn't changed.   Rashidah McCoy  19:21 Not at all. Not at all. It has not I think we've lost the art of just conversations like this, you know, getting on the phone and talking to a friend rather than shooting a text and saying, gee am i i seen a social media post yesterday said it literally said someone texted me said GM Have a good day and they said well General Motors a YouTube you know, take the time to pick the phone up and say Hey, good morning. How are you? Have a great day miss you love you. Okay, bye, you know, take minutes to have that human connection with people. I think we kind of have lost the art of that and I am that person who makes my friends it sounds weird but makes my friend wants to hang up as opposed to Hey, love you. Because you don't know what's going to happen next Tomorrow is not promised. So taking that moment to embrace that old school, quote unquote, community, and old school communications, it means a lot, you know, go visit your friend, you know, they live down the street, don't just text them and say, Hey, checking on you go, you know, check them and set up a time to actually meet and have lunch and have dinner. And as my grandmother was saying, me my say, lay eyes on, you know, make sure they're well, are you well know what someone's really going through. And I think sometimes, we indulge ourselves in so much, from media, to social media, to whatever's around us and happening to us, we forget to check on people, and you that who that human is and what they're going through, because every one is going through something, whether we know it or not.   Michael Hingson  20:53 Yeah, the reality is, again, communication is still the same. It's just that we are we are forgetting part of that. And you're absolutely right. The fact is that that personal contact is extremely important. And there's no reason that we shouldn't be doing it, the art of conversation has really gone away, in a lot of ways. I, it took me a while to get a mystery solved in my life, which is, why is it that we hear about the stories of a family driving down the road, and the kids are in the backseat texting each other? Why did they do that? Why did they do that? And somebody finally said to me something that unfortunately, makes sense, I suppose, which is they don't want their parents to know what they're talking about, which is so unfortunate. And so we're getting away from this whole concept of conversation, and, and trust. Because why should it really matter if your parents know if you really trust your parents? Now, the parents have to earn trust, too. It goes both ways. But definitely trust and respect. Oh, yeah. Yeah. But the fact is that we've, we see people, especially younger people texting, because we don't want our parents or other people in the car to know what we're talking about. Well, that's pretty bad. And we've got to, and unfortunately, I'm not sure how it's going to happen. But someday, that's gonna come back to bite people.   Rashidah McCoy  22:26 I agree with that one friend. I agree with that one. Yeah,   Michael Hingson  22:30 it's a real, it's a real challenge. Well, you went off to college, and then what did you do when you graduated?   Rashidah McCoy  22:35 After I graduated Washington University, I took a fellowship at one of the largest marketing communications agencies in the world. And I was a diversity equity inclusion fellow where I worked there for about a year and I worked under you name it, I did sector health, I did social media, I did marketing. I worked with larger clients, smaller clients, military clients. And after I left there, I continued on to a smaller agency, where I had bigger clients ranging from AON to Budweiser and National Restaurant Association, it was amazing. Being able to work in I call it that the rat race phase I was because it was like, you know, the earlier the better, the later you leave, the better. You know who it was kind of like who can say the longest, you know, who's watching office. So that was my younger face. And I thoroughly enjoyed it gave me a lot of exposure to a lot of different organizations, cultures, languages, media relations, techniques of writing aspects of politics, I got to work with multiple clients at one time, I also got to help mentor and most amazing, young, bright magnet scholars, and help them start their career off. But I'd really ultimately realized like I'm meant to serve. So after I left those agencies, I went to work with migrants or refugees. The one that's how when President Trump was locking down the borders, so I had the opportunity to work with refugees and migrants and tell their stories and give a voice to them. I also got to spend some time in South Sudan, where I got to tell the stories of those individuals that the organization was helping and get money for them to fund different programs to help them with the psychosocial work, to assist them with their rehabilitation programs and stuff. And that was amazing. And then another after that role, I left and went to work with an organization that works for Racial Equity and Inclusion amongst lower income children, to help them have whatever they need to succeed by any means. In school and beyond. And now I'm at the organization that where I'm at now with more than a membership organization bringing together nonprofits, foundations and charitable organizations for the greater good of the US. So I've had a pretty good career along the way, and it has been one that has been up and down, had some challenges in between But the work I do, and I'm still doing is one that's close to my heart. So you   Michael Hingson  25:05 started out at a big company, why did you then go to a smaller company?   Rashidah McCoy  25:10 The closeness, um, I needed more from my team. My fellowship also ended that too. Yeah, that part too. But also, I knew I didn't want to stay in the big agencies because I wanted to be closer to the on the ground work. And for me, that meant more than being at a higher level in that space.   Michael Hingson  25:34 So the whole idea of, of being closer and, and being able to accomplish more, because you were in a smaller organization, where here we go, again, you can communicate with people, we get something done.   Rashidah McCoy  25:46 Exactly. I got to actually go to those meetings and sit one on one with these individuals, and be close to them and talk about their work. And what do you need me to do? How can I help put together strategic plans and alliances amongst partnerships and do media relations for them, develop not only strategic plans, but you know, execute them, you know, develop the social media campaigns and editorial calendars, and put together dei calendars for them and also help them see their work through a dei lens, which oftentimes is ignored. When you're doing storytelling work, you're telling the story of someone else, but you're not allowing that person to use their own voice, when they're telling the story because you're telling their story, which is actually not equitable at all. So I've done a lot of that work to over the past few years.   Michael Hingson  26:34 So as you've been involved in this whole concept of Dei, for a long period, what does that mean to you? As a as an African American woman, what is what does the whole concept of dei mean to you?   Rashidah McCoy  26:54 For me, it means space, to not only have a seat at the table, but have a voice. And it means for me to have a space, have a voice and be able to mentor and bring along other individuals who look sound like me, or who are facing in justices every day. You know, a lot of times I get into the rooms, and I get asked the question, hey, who else is coming? And I'm like, Oh, it's just me. It's little me. I've also been asked, you know, oh, how old are you? You know, I've even had the question. You know, is it just you coming? Are you skilled, do you understand what you're doing? And for me, that gives me a moment of teaching. Because not only do I understand, but I'm good at what I do. And I'm even better at educating and mentoring the young individuals who are coming behind me to do this work, I want them to be better. I want them to have that space and time to ensure that people know who they are. They're educated, and they're self educating. And also beyond inclusion, the word belonging, making sure you have a space where you belong. You get into a room and you have a voice and you're not afraid, a comfortable space, where you can be yourself and do your work in order for you to serve society for a better tomorrow. I mean, it sounds cheesy, but for me, it's that's important to me. You know what, I have a three year old daughter I have a three year old little girl. Her name is Yara and for me I need to make space for Yara Yara needs to be able to walk into a room and not be questioned because she's young, black or excellent. I need for people to understand that Yara and my little brother Rashad have an understanding of who they are, that they stand on the backs of ancestral giants. And they will and can make a difference in this crazy world we live in.   Michael Hingson  28:40 Well, so here's a question. And not not trying to make it too challenging. But nevertheless, it is. So you've talked about dei in terms of race, which is absolutely true. But the problem is that some of us have found that that limits to race. So we talked about a number, any number of people who talk about diversity when we talk about black people and the fact that they need to be included. But the reality is one of the observations and I was thinking about it before we started this interview this morning. One of the things that I find is that people get locked into their particular area of diversity or equity. So the real question is when we're dealing with this whole idea of diversity, equity and inclusion, how do we get people to really recognize there's more to it than just their individual sphere, if you will?   Rashidah McCoy  29:44 Hmm, good question. Thank you for that, Mike. Well, I honestly think it's these open, honest conversations. In some spaces. I am the person to bring the discomfort to the room in a positive manner, of course, but let's have the conversations that it's not thought about just your aspect of dei or of inclusion or where you are me, particularly as a black woman, you know, there's an equities for individuals who are deaf blind who have medical conditions, you know, what does that mean for them? I think having those open, honest conversations, and not only the conversations, but bringing solutions to the table with these individuals of how they want to be talked about how they want to be seen and heard, and work that can be done to address the some of the injustice sees that they face every day, I think can help bridge those, those gaps that we often face.   Michael Hingson  30:37 Yeah, it's a trick. Because mostly, when I ask people to define the whole idea, what do you mean by diversity, they'll talk about race, or they'll talk about sexual orientation, and so on, and disabilities and disabilities usually get left out. And so diversity has kind of been so defined that it leaves all of that out. And I've said that many times on on this podcast before. But the other side of it is that, what do you do if you're going to deal with inclusion? You either are or you're not. And if you're truly inclusive, you can't leave different segments of the population out, but people are so locked into one area of it. How do we get people to really change that mindset? Because, you know, most people who happen to be black or who have a different sexual orientation, just want to focus on that. But we are inclusive, because we include those people, but you don't include the rest of society. How do we how do we really change that idea?   Rashidah McCoy  31:42 I think is, of course, it's going to take time, it's something that will never happen overnight. But I think it has a conversation between those different communities, per se. And then putting forth the efforts for us to put up the work, develop strategic plans, take the time, one by one, to have this conversation in the groups and within the communities and lift them up, you know, going to conferences, meeting like minded people, putting forth those changemakers and influencers and putting them in front of these different audiences and giving them the tools and keys, and also the proper words and terminologies. But in order for them to help us bridge those gaps for belonging, I think the word we need to use instead of inclusion oftentimes is belonging. Because inclusivity is like yes, everyone's here. We're welcome. But do I belong? So I'm in this space? And I'm included? But do I feel as if I belong? Like you said people use the DEI term? And it's like, okay, diversity, equity and inclusion, I'm included in the conversation, as a black woman are included in the conversation as a white man who was blind, but what does that mean for my belonging? What have you done to ensure that when I'm in this space, not only do I have a voice at the table, but you have also done the physical part, and made sure that my voice is heard, or made sure that, you know, there's Braille on the books in our, in our meetings and things of that nature, the conversation goes beyond that. And I think a lot of the work needs to be put forth. And I think the people who have the platforms to do it need to be equipped with not only the resources to do so, but also I think teaching our youth, the same thing, you know, teaching our youth, they, it's not just how you look and what you see about someone that may be a disability, you know, sometimes you can't see someone's disability until they may have a speech impediment, or something of that nature that impairs them from being accepted, or included, are feel as if they belong. So having those conversations with teenagers and myself, for a three year old, you know, my daughter, I have a lot of conversations with her as well, too early, of course, on her own level, but I think that helps as well. And one last thing I think also would be helpful is putting the academic research behind it. putting data in front of people, oftentimes numbers speak volumes, they still do, you know, money, talks, numbers talk, you oftentimes can't ignore the numbers in front of you. And what that means, you know, humanizing those numbers and breaking them down. In order for individuals to understand that, listen, it's not just a black brown thing. It's not just a racial thing. It's not just your sexual orientation or your gender. There's more individuals out there who feel as if they're left out, let's figure out how we can better include them. And what are the next steps to get them in these conversations so that change can be made.   Michael Hingson  34:30 So you and I talked a little bit in the past as we were getting ready and preparing for doing this podcast, about some of the things that are going on when we deal with diversity. You mentioned Rhonda Santos and his idea of banning diversity programs in public schools. Tell me more about that.   Rashidah McCoy  34:50 It's a disturbing pattern for me, that we keep seeing this is honestly like the silencing of black voices and the aggressive attempt to literally wipe out black history, it puts me in a space where I'm one uncomfortable, but to ready for change, it's like come on, are we still doing this years later, because it's also an attack on some of the most vulnerable, marginalized people in history who are still fighting for this. And in that sense, if this attack continues, it then leaves for our younger generations to be ignorant and have a lack thereof of knowledge of the country's history of its own. And then it denies them the skills and understanding to break down this information to make the decisions of how they want to be a part of this change, or if they want to be a part of change, and how to enact change, to change historical things and continue to make a difference. I think that then just leaves people blind and by and blind sighted in the sense of like, how do we then not understand that history is here, history is real. People are in classrooms, and they need to learn about who they are, and where they come from, in order to have a better understanding of where they want to go. And I pulled a quote that I want to share from Miss Janae Nelson, she'd had a New York Times article a couple of weeks ago. She's the president and director of counsel from the Legal Defense Fund. And she quoted and said, students will arrive at institutes of higher learning, Ely equipped to engage with historical fundaments of the fast up foundations of this country, which include and are inapplicable from the history of black Americans. More over it will deny future generations the full story of turmoil and triumph that is in America. And it will also so racial divides that are enabled through white supremacy, which the FBI has identified as a major domestic security threat to thighs. I think that was such a powerful thing that she said in that article. It just literally leaves people without knowledge as they continue to thrive and try to grow and learn. But they don't understand what the who the backs of this country were built on.   37:07 And again, going back to the question earlier, it goes further because it isn't just black Americans or, or different races LGBTQ plus   Rashidah McCoy  37:17 friends or family. Yes, it's not just color.   Michael Hingson  37:22 But we're dealing with a country where the unemployment rate, for example, among employable persons with disabilities, is 65%. Yeah, and, and so that quote is great. But it doesn't include discussing disabilities. And the question becomes why and how do we change that? Because quotes like that, really cover much more than race, color, gender, sexual orientation, and so on. But yet, it continues to be that, that the reality is that one of the very largest minorities in this country are left out that is people with disabilities who make up over 25% of our population. Yeah. And so somehow, the people who champion specific areas of diversity, need to recognize that it goes further. And yeah, that's, you know, that's kind of really the issue that I was thinking of. Hmm.   Rashidah McCoy  38:27 No, I agree with that completely. I think a lot of that conversation has to come from the forefront of just because Janae did speak a larger into her article, as she mentioned, LGBTQ plus individuals, and so forth. But I do think a lot of times, like you said, that ability community is left behind. I think maybe having individuals who are at the forefront, continue to be an influence and speak out on these topics as well, because it is very important that they not be left out of these conversations are the solution as a bigger thing, the solutions are, to me, most important outside of the competence were the next steps, after we had the difficult conversations, and make sure that everyone the proper stakeholders are at the table to make a difference, and have their voices heard. And again, like I said before, and that change from the beginning to the end, but they have to be present in the rooms. And I feel like oftentimes, individuals with with disabilities, excuse me, are often left out of these spaces.   Michael Hingson  39:25 Yeah. So unfortunately, another another thought that comes up with this. You so we've talked about Rhonda Santos, did you happen to watch President Biden State of the Union address, and then the response from Sarah Huckabee Sanders? Yeah, yeah. And so what was one of the major things that Sarah Huckabee Sanders talked about? She was very proud of the fact that after becoming governor, she made sure that critical race theory was banned in public schools, and so on. And so again, we see this continuation of not Recognizing that there have been some significant challenges and blocks thrown in the way of a lot of us by some of the people who should know better.   Rashidah McCoy  40:13 They definitely should know better and should do better,   Michael Hingson  40:16 and should do better. You're absolutely right. But it is one of the things that that we do face. Well, in your job, what kinds of discriminations or challenges have you faced, and how do you deal with them from a standpoint of inclusion or diversity and so on, or   Rashidah McCoy  40:38 out, a lot of times, I laugh because just thinking about it is, sometimes it hurt to remember some of the things that I went through, because it's, it has put me in a space where now as a young professional, I can look back and know that those challenges helped make me who I am as a professional. But I've been told that I've hit plateaus because I could not bring in additional black or brown media hits, or that I was in a space where I was, where it wasn't short, that I still belonged, because I could not provide them black insight. Or I then became the black voice or the female voice in the room as well, too. But also in the same sense, I've gotten a lot of discrimination for being young. I got a questions about like I said, I think I mentioned this earlier on, like, you know, how old are you? Should you be here by yourself? You know, is there someone else coming? That to me is not only disrespect, but what is negating to who I am and the work that I put forth. But when it comes to those moments I've learned over the years, and I will admit at first I was not the comments, Michael. It takes time, that I'm a little older now, I think when people walk into the room, and they do ask who else is coming? You know, is there is it just us or I had asked for my resume and asked for my qualifications before, or spit their accolades to me and asked me to, you know, recite mine back to them. And I have combated sometimes in that sense, where I'm like, Well, I'm a gate scholar, you know, I have a master's degree I've studied in South Sudan, you know, things of that nature. But I've learned to calm it down over the years, and ask them the same question back in a sense of pain. And that place of where you're asking me is a my belonging, let's ensure that you understand that I'm a young professional, and I put in the work. And yes, someone else will be joining us for this conversation. But I am the director in this room. And moving forward, I would like to understand that there's a level of respect that's given. And we returned to you. So I think boundaries are a big thing that I have put forth, as I've gotten older, as putting up boundaries. And also, having people understand that that's not how you interact with people. That's not how you communicate with individuals, as you walk into a room. And the first thing you see is that it's a black woman, or just a woman in general, and you should be condescending, I think taking the time to educate people, but also addressing them and their biases in the most professional and empathetic manner. Because some people just don't know, they should know. They should, yes, they should. But some people just don't know, Michael, and they have gone along so long in life where people have not addressed them or just said, Hey, listen, that was not right, that was not polite. And I prefer not to be addressed like that moving forward. And there's nothing wrong with standing up for yourself in those spaces, or standing up and the next individual in the room. And if you see it happen, address, it helps someone else who may not feel that they have a voice, or that they have been silenced, because I had been that individual who has worked in these spaces, and then had my work taken from me have my credit removed from an assignment or a test or plan or strategy that I've put together had someone else's name put on it, I think is taking the time to address it. And oftentimes asking for help, if you do have individuals who can support you in those moments, whether it's, you know, some friends at work, who've been through the same thing, or talking to HR about the policies that are put in place for these types of moments.   Michael Hingson  44:17 Yeah, tokenism is alive and well in the world and in people's attitudes isn't   Rashidah McCoy  44:24 very much so unfortunately, very much so.   Michael Hingson  44:28 And it is a it's a hard thing to break and hard thing to get people to recognize that we're all people. Because people don't view us all as people and they don't. We haven't taught people to truly recognize understand and accept   Rashidah McCoy  44:51 difference. Exactly. And it has to be taught, hatred is taught, but acceptance of indifference is also Who taught? You know? Have you asked me about my childhood, that was not an easy time being a girl had eczema, it sounds like something to some people very minut. But I had eczema. And I had very itchy, very dry skin, and it was very visible on my face, my neck, my hands, my feet, you know, children are cruel. So when you don't teach your child, how to address someone, or how to talk to someone who looks different from them, or sounds different from them, that child then continues on as an adult, and thinks that those actions are okay. I heard you mentioned in previous podcasts that a child came up to you and said, I'm sorry, you can't see. And I wouldn't respond the same way you can. I'm sorry, you can't see. You know, teach your children to respect people, to talk to people with love. Everything people should do should be left with love. When you open your mouth to communicate, or you write on a pen or paper or you're on social media, remember that the things you're saying to people affect them, there's a person behind that screen, you know, there's a person standing in front of you respect that individual wholeheartedly, and for the entire person that they are. I've leaned on that for a very long time.   Michael Hingson  46:19 And should actually, yeah, I and the issue with that that child. He wasn't he was being a person, I'm sure he will say demonstrating pity where it didn't belong. But he wasn't he certainly wasn't saying it out of hatred. Now his mother almost immediately pulled him away. Which is really the big problem, because having the opportunity to talk to that young man was a good thing. As long as it lasts. Yeah,   Rashidah McCoy  46:52 yeah. And I bet that moment was a teaching moment. You know, I'm sure Chuck said didn't mean it out of harm. But teach your child take that moment as a teaching moment. And you as someone who's calm and loving and willing to teach and has taught many people in spoke about your story, that then put that child in a space where they could learn not only to understand difference, but maybe accept it. You know, acceptance is also another thing when you put someone in a space of belonging.   Michael Hingson  47:23 Yeah, and it as you said, it is a teaching moment. And part of the problem for those of us, all of us who are different, which really is everyone, but part of the problem, for those of us who are viewed as being part of a minority is, and it does get to be hard. Sometimes, we have the opportunity to be teachers and deal with those teaching moments. But it's a tough thing to be patient enough always to do that, too, which is the other side of it.   Rashidah McCoy  47:55 It's easier said than done. It's very easy to say, oh, go ahead and teach, you know, bring our wants to the table, and we'll talk about it. But sometimes those conversations don't want to be had. It may be traumatic, someone may be reliving something, maybe a PTSD moment. And I think that then leaves space for the grace. It's a word that I've used heavily over the past three years, give people grace. Again, you don't know someone's going through, but you don't know how what you may say, may affect them. And they may not be ready to be an advocate in the front that you are, you know, give people time, help them find a different way to make change. It doesn't always have to be through your voice. You know, maybe you're writing a letter to your representative. Or maybe you're you know, you're taking time to have small conversations, or you're seeing something on social media. When you see something that's a great quote or a testimony from someone or a video. That's an education, that's educational. take that time to do that. But don't expect other people to advocate the same way you do. And give them again, Grace, time and space to be ready to have those tough conversations.   Michael Hingson  49:12 Sure, for you who or what kinds of situations have really made you stronger at dealing with this whole idea of diversity, inclusion and equity and social justice.   Rashidah McCoy  49:27 I think a lot of the moments that have put me in a space is being a first generation college student from Pittsburgh. I grew up in our city I didn't have anyone to know, got me through school. So when I did leave Pittsburgh at 18 and go to the go to Delaware State University. It was pertinent for me to go to an HBCU to understand that I'm built and bred off the backs of giants. And I wanted to know who I was before I stepped into a world who may not accept who I was, or may not warmly welcome me, which may not will not, you know as so reality. So that for me going to Delaware State helped me learn the importance of loving on myself as a black woman, and also encouraging the youth in the generations behind me. And putting forth that model as a mentor. For individuals who are going through it with me or after me, I think it still puts me in a space of understanding when I'm in marketing, how to see things through a dei lens and be empathetic to people. Because I do understand what it means to be from a state or a place in a family, where not many of us make it out. So I think that was like my first opening to that. And then it continued on is things heightened, of course, in college when I went to Western University, which is a predominantly white school, I walked to the school and I wasn't accepted automatically by some people. I had different experiences to individuals who were in my cohort. But what that did was that made me want to write about that, that made me want to tell stories about that in a positive fashion and educate people. But then it does sometimes infuriate me when I see the racial and justices that happen in our country, and I have gone to protests after the killing of George Floyd and Trayvon Martin. You know, those moments have made me proud. It made me cry, but it made me work even harder for change, for belonging. And for again, like I said, my daughter cannot hopefully face as much injustice that I had to.   Michael Hingson  51:45 How many siblings? Do you have? Too many? There you go.   Rashidah McCoy  51:50 drive me crazy. Michael. Um, I come from a blended family. My both my fiance and so my mom has my brother in law. And on my dad's side, I have four sisters.   Michael Hingson  52:00 So any or all of them gone to college as well?   Rashidah McCoy  52:04 Yes, my younger sister who's right under me has gone to college. Yes, she is the amazing grad from Kent State University. And she's also in the same sorority Delta Sigma Theta as me so reincorporate it. So we do a lot of work through delta as well. We have both gone to Capitol Hill when we're active when we were active on campus. And she was doing the same work as me as communications and marketing. And it made me proud. I couldn't be prouder of her and all of my siblings.   Michael Hingson  52:31 Well, that's cool. Well, yeah, so you, you now blaze the trail, but others are going to college as well, which is cool.   Rashidah McCoy  52:38 Most definitely. My future husband, his siblings are impeccable to breaking the mold, breaking the cycle. My little brother on his side is also in college, doing amazing work. And just to see them thrive and push through and, you know, call and ask for help about certain things, even a little thing, you know, you don't think college students will ask my like, Hey, I have a question. But can you edit my paper, you know, to me, that's a big moment that I feel good about that, that I have come so far, that not only through education, but experience, I can talk to my siblings and and mentees about the moments that I face and how they can overcome them. And here's some tips and tricks that may help you in this space or just be a listening ear. Sometimes you just gotta be quiet and listen to people.   Michael Hingson  53:26 And so do they call on Big Sister occasionally for advice or guidance?   Rashidah McCoy  53:31 Oh, they do. They do. And some of them have lived with me. So it's quite interesting to help mold them into these young adults and then see them like go into these spaces or call for like, hey, how long should I eat this tomato it? You know, it's been a frigerator. Can I still eat it like, though? But also advice or just how to navigate the office space? Or how to go to college? And how do I organize my time? You know, it feels good. I love that feeling. It's a proud Big Sister moment for me all   Michael Hingson  54:02 that that is great. Well, what kind of advice would you give to other people, young people, but people in general who are facing social injustice or challenges? What What? What would you suggest to them?   Rashidah McCoy  54:18 My suggestion would be to honestly, lead with love. When you face these moments, try your hardest not to give people back the same ignorance or disrespect that they give you. I don't know. It's so hard. So hard. But I think if we put ourselves in these moments where we are ready to make a difference. Sometimes leaving it with a little bit of force is good, but sometimes taking a moment to step back and realize who you want to be in this moment and how you can change that moving forward, I think makes a big difference and how we then move on We're as a country and as a people, as a culture, I think that moment where you have those mums in front of you where you're confronted with it, breathed first, breathe. And think about the next action and how it can affect not only you, but others around you, and how you can take that moment again, and be a change that you want to see. Again, I know it sounds cliche, but take that moment. And if you have the opportunity to do have moments like this and have conversations with individuals like you, Michael, who had different experiences, do it. Have those conversations, go and make change, go talk to representatives, go to Capitol Hill and protest, be a part of your HOA in your community, just little things like that. People think don't have an impact, but they do know.   Michael Hingson  55:52 And be patient.   Rashidah McCoy  55:54 Always, always be patient and give grace. Give grace, don't tell us to give a hug.   Michael Hingson  56:02 Even to somebody you don't like there's nothing wrong with doing that. If you don't start to show the friendship, then they're never going to get the message.   Rashidah McCoy  56:11 Exactly who will. Yeah, I know, my friends laugh at me sometimes. And like you're always trying to help somebody, we can't help everybody. But sometimes you can help one person, if you can help one person, I think it makes a difference. And for me, I have the opportunity to serve through communications and marketing every day, and do the best of the nonprofit sector to help as many people as I can come together to make that change. And for me, that's important. And it's very important that the message that we put out into this world, the messages that people see and read and receive are ones that can change, you know, once that can educate, once that can be of you know, sometimes give a laugh, you know, in these tough moments, but also highlight the difference. And also give people a chance to have a voice and a seat at the table. That is literally important to me and everything I do especially my work as a marketing and communications professional.   Michael Hingson  57:13 You mentioned earlier that you you write some things, have you published anything I have   Rashidah McCoy  57:18 I was low, younger, haven't published anything most recently, but I did have opportunity to publish an article with the Public Relations Society, about the importance of mentoring millennial minority youth. I also have published research from when I got my master's degree. I've also had an opportunity to do some speaking like you might go I'm trying to get on your level. I went back to WVU last year and gave a presentation on you know the balance between racial inequity and trust what that means. I also spoke to some young students and got to help them understand what that means as well. When you're doing marketing and communications. I'm including, again, seeing through talent, storytelling, good the island. So I continue to do some more published research, hopefully, and also some more speaking engagements because I feel like I have a story to tell. And also I want to help other people tell their story.   Michael Hingson  58:13 Well, if people want to reach out and maybe contact you explore your firm or learn from you, how do they do that?   Rashidah McCoy  58:20 Sure, sure. I am on Twitter at Hey_RashidahPR. I'm on LinkedIn as Rashidah McCoy. I also have my own marketing communications agency called Maven Marketing LLC. You can find us online at Maven Marketing four number you.   Michael Hingson  58:37 Once you spell that Maven Oh, sure.   Rashidah McCoy  58:40 No problem. M A V E N  marketing M A R K E T I N G  number four, Y O U@gmail.com. And also.com is the website. So yes, we are here to help. We are a woman led and owned organization. And we see of course, like I said to a dei lens, but we are with you every step of the way. As you decide to, you know, build your communications plan, build your editorial calendars, as you plan events. And we also do a lot of pairing and partnering of the clients that I have and move forward with to do work in the community with individuals who are have different disabilities and who are black brown individuals from the LGBTQ plus community. So we're looking to do more connection and partnership to again make change and enact different voices to be heard.   Michael Hingson  59:32 And by the way, Rashidah is spelled   Rashidah McCoy  59:35 R A S H I D A H  last name McCoy M C C O Y Phillips? Yes. Michael Yes.   Michael Hingson  59:47 Um, but you know, it's the way to get the word out.   Rashidah McCoy  59:50 It is it is definitely get the word out and I appreciate it. I appreciate you helping us spread the word and spread the joy.   Michael Hingson  59:57 Well, I appreciate you being here and spreading the joy and help Need to spread the love. And I hope that you as you're listening out there will follow what Rashidah says and help spread the joy and the love as well. We'd love to hear from you. And I'm sure Rashidah would as well. So please reach out. I'd love to hear your thoughts, please email me at Michaelhi M I C H A E L H I at accessiBe A C C E S S I B E.com. 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In this episode, Dr. LaMarr D. Shields is joined by LaMonika Hill, the author of Liv & Gabby. LaMonika shares her personal challenges with mental illness and decided to write a book entitled  Liv and Gabby: Brighter Days Ahead to help children understand the effects and causes of mental illness, and to learn the importance of being supportive and never losing sight of brighter days, no matter how dark things may seem.LaMonika's advocacy work is centered on increasing awareness to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. She emphasizes that seeking help for mental illness is a sign of strength, not weakness. Her experience and understanding of mental illness have profoundly affected others, allowing them to see that they are not alone in their struggles.www.thehelpingheal.comSupport the show

What are you doing now to prepare for your future? Welcome to another episode of Career Cheat Code. In this episode, we sit down with Antonia Singleton, a talented sales strategist at Vanguard, to discuss her inspiring career journey. Antonia grew up in Harlem, New York, and found her passion for business early on through a Youth About Business program, which focused on mergers and acquisitions.Antonia shares her big dreams of becoming a CEO of a Fortune 500 company or starting her own business and how she is working towards making them a reality. She discusses her challenges and emphasizes the importance of resilience, mentorship, and adaptability in achieving success.Through her story, Antonia offers valuable insights and advice for anyone pursuing a career in finance or business. Join us for an uplifting and motivating conversation that will inspire you to pursue your dreams and overcome obstacles.Recommendations:Book: 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran and Michael LenningtonFollow Antonia Singleton;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniasingleton/Additional ResourcesLet's Get Ready: https://www.letsgetready.org/Youth About Business: https://www.youthaboutbusiness.org/summer-program/Teach for America: https://www.teachforamerica.org/SEO: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/MLT: https://mlt.org/program-overview/Please Rate & Review on your listening platform. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn @CareerCheatCode031 | A Journey In Finance And Leadership With Antonia Singleton

The CME experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and unlock credits & more: https://earnc.me/DHbRXI   This week we break from our normal format to have a discussion with doctors Marion Mass and Kimberly Jackson regarding the genesis of National Physicians' Week. Dr. Marion Mass is a practicing pediatrician who is also a physician advocate and healthcare activist. She is driven to take back medicine for patients and the medical profession. The COVID-19 pandemic threw a spotlight on dangerous deficiencies within the US healthcare industry. At the center of these deficiencies are Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), which are healthcare intermediaries that increase costs and create drug and supply shortages. Although GPOs and PBMs don't produce or distribute a single product or provide direct care to a single patient, they control nearly 90% of the pharmaceutical supply chain. These middlemen amass huge profits because they enjoy government-mandated safe harbor protections at the expense of physician practice needs, sound medical decision-making, and patient choice.  Dr. Kimberly Funches Jackson is the founder of Physicians Working Together and pioneer of National Physicians Week. Throughout her career as a board-certified physician, “Dr. J.” has dedicated her life to the care of others. She's the medical director and co-owner of her Family Medicine & Pediatrics clinic and has provided medical care to adults and children for over a decade. Her commitment to the well-being of the community extends beyond her practice. Dr. J is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority maintains the social responsibility of Dr. J is an active member in her church and she's also an active board member for several community-based organizations. Today's Episode is brought to you by Doc2Doc Lending. Doc2Doc provides Match Day loans of up to $25,000 to fourth-year medical students and current residents. These loans are designed to help students cover personal expenses, such as moving costs, housing down payments, and living expenses before and during residency. With fixed interest rates, flexible repayment terms, and no prepayment penalties, Doc2Doc Match Day loans provide financial flexibility and allow students to focus on their exciting journey towards becoming a physician. Doc2Doc was founded for doctors, by doctors. They understand the challenges and hard work involved in becoming a doctor, and they support doctors throughout their careers. Using their in-house lending platform, Doc2Doc considers the unique financial considerations of doctors that are not typically considered by traditional financial institutions. So, Don't let financial stress hold you back from achieving your goals - Doc2Doc lending has you covered. Visit www.doc2doclending.com/mdcoaches to Learn more.     Join the Conversation! We want to hear from you! Do you have additional thoughts about today's topic? Do you have your own Prescription for Success? Record a message on Speakpipe Unlock Bonus content and get the shows early on our Patreon Follow us or Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Amazon  | Spotify --- Show notes at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/147 Report-out with comments or feedback at https://rxforsuccesspodcast.com/report Music by Ryan Jones. Find Ryan on Instagram at _ryjones_, Contact Ryan at ryjonesofficial@gmail.com Production assistance by Clawson Solutions Group, find them on the web at csolgroup.com        

hello, Hello, HELLO friends!  Your fav pharmacists won an award!  Thank you so much to Elela V. Cash of the National Women's Empowerment Ministry.  We love doing 3 friends TALK, and it's a humbling honor to be recognized for our work as the Women in Collaboration Award Winners.  Listen in to hear all the details of our trip to ATL! Here's what you'll learn in this episode: How we became Award Winning Podcasters Whose in the room What is the National Women's Empowerment Ministry Why we didn't have a speech ready Will we be back next year Links: www.3ftlinks.com https://www.reddressexp.com/2024nominations Watch the Video: ·       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHH9nnwmloQ About our Hosts: ·       Sitting down to listen to Dr. Leah, Dr. Courtney, and Dr. Sylvia of 3 friends TALK is like sitting down to have a conversation with your girlfriends. It feels familiar, those precious moments we all treasure with our best friends —over coffee or cocktails.  ·       Armed with their credentials and over 30 years of combined in-the-field experience, these three pharmacists, working in non-traditional roles, are your go-to for healthcare conversations, with a twist. The show is centered around science-based truths presented in a relatable way. No fancy medical jargon here but plain and clear language, making potentially life-saving information easily digestible for anyone and everyone.  ·       3 friends TALK is rooted in the culture. The show was created by three southern women forever bonded through their HBCU education at Xavier University. Additionally, 3 friends TALK is grounded in sisterhood; a bond made stronger through each doctor's commitment to her sorority; Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta, Inc.  ·       The goal of 3 friends TALK is to share the truth about physical and mental health with communities of color in a fun and engaging way, ensuring that listeners learn, know, apply, and share.   Are you enjoying the show? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform and connect with 3 friends TALK: 3 friends TALK - YouTube 3friendsTALK.com instagram.com/3friendsTALK facebook.com/3friendsTALK  

How can we elevate women by connecting and engaging with each other and holding ourselves accountable to our intentions? How can companies who want to attract and retain top talent do the same? I had a great time talking with my guest today, Tiffany Dufu, about her mission to support and elevate women. Tiffany shares her personal story and the mantra her mother used to tell her every day that she hopes to whisper into other women's ears. We discuss The Cru's mission and business model - and how they help women and companies achieve success through support, connection, and accountability. We also talk about why connection is so important to achieving goals (what The Cru calls intentions) and why empathy ensures successful engagement.Tiffany shares how the pandemic has affected women's career goals and why employers and leaders need to understand this new reality and respond accordingly. And she shares 3 tips for connecting across diverse backgrounds that could transform the way your teams get work done. Key Takeaways:If you want something you've never had before, you have to do something you've never done before. Women in the middle (whatever middle means for you in your life) tend to be looking for meaning, advancement, and integration. Limiting choices for women also limits choices for men, which then also trickles down and affects the children in the home. The intention of “finding a new job” doesn't mean leaving an organization. Leaders and employers need to bet on their teams, especially their women, and make clear the opportunities that they have in the organization, within and without their teams.  "We are the most powerful change agents in our own journey." —  Tiffany Dufu  About Tiffany Dufu, Founder & CEO, The CruTiffany Dufu is founder and CEO of The Cru. Their algorithm matches circles of women who collaborate to meet their personal and professional goals. She's also the author of the bestselling book Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less. According to foreword contributor Gloria Steinem, Drop the Ball is “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.”Named to Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company's League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany has raised nearly $20 million toward the cause of women and girls. She was a launch team member to Lean In and was Chief Leadership Officer to Levo, one of the fastest-growing millennial professional networks. Prior to that, Tiffany served as President of The White House Project, as a Major Gifts Officer at Simmons University, and as Associate Director of Development at Seattle Girls' School.Tiffany is a member of Women's Forum New York, Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., and is a Lifetime Girl Scout. She serves on the board of Girls Who Code and Simmons University and lives in New York City with her husband and two children. References Mentioned:The Empathy Edge podcast, Rhonda George-Denniston: Why Betting on Your People Leads to Market Domination - https://theempathyedge.com/rhonda-george-denniston-why-betting-on-your-people-leads-to-market-domination/  Connect with Tiffany  DufuThe Cru: https://www.thecru.comWebsite: https://tiffanydufu.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdufuBook - Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less: https://www.tiffanydufu.com/books Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

How can we elevate women by connecting and engaging with each other and holding ourselves accountable to our intentions? How can companies who want to attract and retain top talent do the same? I had a great time talking with my guest today, Tiffany Dufu, about her mission to support and elevate women. Tiffany shares her personal story and the mantra her mother used to tell her every day that she hopes to whisper into other women's ears. We discuss The Cru's mission and business model - and how they help women and companies achieve success through support, connection, and accountability. We also talk about why connection is so important to achieving goals (what The Cru calls intentions) and why empathy ensures successful engagement.Tiffany shares how the pandemic has affected women's career goals and why employers and leaders need to understand this new reality and respond accordingly. And she shares 3 tips for connecting across diverse backgrounds that could transform the way your teams get work done. Key Takeaways:If you want something you've never had before, you have to do something you've never done before. Women in the middle (whatever middle means for you in your life) tend to be looking for meaning, advancement, and integration. Limiting choices for women also limits choices for men, which then also trickles down and affects the children in the home. The intention of “finding a new job” doesn't mean leaving an organization. Leaders and employers need to bet on their teams, especially their women, and make clear the opportunities that they have in the organization, within and without their teams.  "We are the most powerful change agents in our own journey." —  Tiffany Dufu  About Tiffany Dufu, Founder & CEO, The CruTiffany Dufu is founder and CEO of The Cru. Their algorithm matches circles of women who collaborate to meet their personal and professional goals. She's also the author of the bestselling book Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less. According to foreword contributor Gloria Steinem, Drop the Ball is “important, path-breaking, intimate and brave.”Named to Entrepreneur's 100 Powerful Women and Fast Company's League of Extraordinary Women, Tiffany has raised nearly $20 million toward the cause of women and girls. She was a launch team member to Lean In and was Chief Leadership Officer to Levo, one of the fastest-growing millennial professional networks. Prior to that, Tiffany served as President of The White House Project, as a Major Gifts Officer at Simmons University, and as Associate Director of Development at Seattle Girls' School.Tiffany is a member of Women's Forum New York, Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc., and is a Lifetime Girl Scout. She serves on the board of Girls Who Code and Simmons University and lives in New York City with her husband and two children. References Mentioned:The Empathy Edge podcast, Rhonda George-Denniston: Why Betting on Your People Leads to Market Domination - https://theempathyedge.com/rhonda-george-denniston-why-betting-on-your-people-leads-to-market-domination/  Connect with Tiffany  DufuThe Cru: https://www.thecru.comWebsite: https://tiffanydufu.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tdufuBook - Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less: https://www.tiffanydufu.com/books Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

hello, Hello, HELLO friends!  Happy New Year, friends!!! We're back and ready to dive into 2023.  Listen in as your fav pharmacists discuss all things 2023.  Are we setting Goals, Resolutions, doing a theme word or what for the new year?  Leave us a comment on insta and let us know your new year plans! Oh, and we give you all the tips on using your pharmacy benefits this year!  2023, let's GO (in our Big Glo voice)!!

Danita Myler, president of the Augusta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and Joe Moore, vice basileus of the Psi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, discuss the impact they've made in the community since joining their respective organizations. Quinton Taylor, a Hull College business student and a vice president of Eta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., joins Audrey Spry, charter member of the Mu Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, to share their experiences at Augusta University, and what it means to be a part of their organization.

Was the Super Bowl half time performance demonic? Langston and David take the stage to address Rihanna pentagram rumors, A$AP Rocky being bamboozled by dark energy, and why she's wearing so much red. White guys are winning dunk contests and if you are still deciding to go to your 10 year high school reunion, Langston and David has some advice how to go about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode of HR Like a Boss we're so excited to be joined by LaToya Smith, the Vice President, Talent Acquisition at Fifth Third Bank. Hear LaToya share her vast knowledge and experience in talent acquisition and recruiting, as well as explain how HR can change the negative narrative they're given. About LaToya LaToya has been a valuable team member of Fifth Third Bank for 23 years. She is responsible for attracting, acquiring, and advancing top diverse talent through her leadership of a dynamic team of Talent Acquisition Consultants for the Bancorp. LaToya is actively involved in the community with multiple organizations including EL Barrio Job Readiness Program, Dress for Success and Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) LaToya is a true philanthropist and is a founding member of a Giving Circle, “Our Hope, Our Future.” She has been recognized and earned numerous awards for professional development including Kaleidoscope Magazine's Forty/Forty Club, Cleveland Bridge Builders, Women of Color Foundation's Stephanie Tubbs Jones Courage Award, CSU LINK Distinguished Alumni, The Girl Scouts of N.E. Ohio Women of Distinction, NAACP Unsung Hero Community Award, the Ohio Diversity Council 2022 Woman of the Year and Crain's 2022 HR Employee Advocacy, Public Award. Additionally, LaToya serves on many boards including The United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland, Bessie's Angel's, Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing FSS, DNA Rising and Cuyahoga County Workforce. LaToya has also served as a Volunteer Chair for a large traveling exhibit project called, “The Soul of Philanthropy.” She is member of Delta Sigma Theta and Eta Phi Beta Sororities. Additionally, she is an Intimacy/Life Coach and the Founder of Eros Heart, LLC. She has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Cuyahoga Community College and Cleveland State University. She is a lifelong Clevelander along with her husband Brandon and their two children, Bryce and Brielle. About HR Like a Boss HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with bridgette@willory.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/willory/message

On this episode of On Call with Dr. Randy, Dr. Randy Hines II goes "on call" with Board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Dr. Tiara Aldridge. Together they discuss in details the benefits of a Well Woman Exam that women should be getting regularly to maintain their most optimal level of health. From answering initial questions, to gynecological history to even a mental health evaluation, Dr. Aldridge takes the discomfort out of this taboo topic as she prepares women for what to expect during this vital visit. Here's what to expect from the episode:   3:06 - Becoming a physician 9:02 - The Well Woman Exam  17:38 - Abnormal pap smears  19:16 - STD checks  26:26 - Breast exams 29:40 - Talking to patients & comfortability 39:42 - Visit frequency & follow ups 44:06 - Words of wisdom 46:26 - Randy's Random Questions   Tweetable Quotes: “We live to address the full woman….and overall wellbeing.” - Dr. Tiara Aldridge “I like to make sure that my patients feel heard." - Dr. Tiara Aldridge "We can't address problems that we aren't aware of." - Dr. Tiara Aldridge "Make sure you're with a provider that educates you." - Dr. Tiara Aldridge "I never like for my patients to feel rushed." - Dr. Tiara Aldridge   About Dr. Tiara Aldridge  Dr. Tiara Aldridge is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG). She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN with a major in Medicine, Health, & Society and a minor in Sociology. She developed her passion for women's health through her work study job in undergrad as a research assistant at the Vanderbilt Institute for Medicine and Public Health looking at risk factors affecting reproductive health and infertility. She would go on to complete her medical degree at Vanderbility University School of Medicine and continue on to complete her OBGYN residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She has since returned home to Georgia where she practices as a general OBGYN in Marietta at Wellstar OBGYN at Kennestone Hospital where she is able to continue to live out of passion of providing compassionate care to women at all stages of life. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and friends, traveling, participating at church, and being a member of the Marietta-Roswell Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta.   On Call With Dr. Randy Demographic Survey: Take the survey.   Contact Dr. Randy Hines II: https://www.drrandymd.com  IG: @_drrandy FB: @HinesEntertainment   LinkedIn: Dr. Randy Hines II Twitter: @_DrRandy TikTok: @_drrandy   Contact Dr. Tiara Aldridge: https://www.wellstar.org/physicians/tiara-aldridge-md  

We're throwing it back with this one. I'd been wanting to do a show about being a Black Greek for years. I never really got around to it because, if I'm for real, I hadn't fully grasped how I wanted to approach it. While there are several angles that I considered, I thought I'd start this conversation focusing on how being first-generation and a member of a Black Greek-letter organization (BGLO) has changed my life. Warning: I'm heavy on the Delta Sigma Theta this in one, but... in my defense... it's J13. (And, so you know now, I've been rounding up a Divine Nine First-Gen Squad because this is just the start of a series of conversations to come.) Don't forget to get connected with me on all LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook at @Evingerlean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J planned for a nothing Dec 25th. Surely she could at least have a quiet day with Zetty during such a festive time of year. Shortly after breakfast all-hell broke loose. Zilch plan be damned. Z's incontinence had plan of its own.  But it is NOT shower day, dammit!!!Stuck between a rock and a very soft, smelly space, J tries to regroup and salvage her already bleak Christmas hopes. Join Alzheimer's favorite duo for another journey of heavy reality lifted sprinkled love and laugher.As always J's signature SNUGGLE UP ending, offers provocative take aways.FOLLOW US++++++

Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay kick the podcast off with a discussion of what it'd be like if Delta Sigma Theta ran the world (13:44), before addressing another fatal police shooting of an unarmed Black man (20:41). Plus, a comedy skit sparks social media debate (40:13), and it's about time we dig into the Thought Warrior mailbag (1:07:59). Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices