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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!

Mugga, Rita Brent, and Joanna Briley visit friends and talk about the upcoming Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest , Rita Brent's new song: gospel version of  “Bleach-blonde, Bad-built, Butch body and more with host Marina Franklin!  Rita Brent is an award-winning comedian, musician, and military veteran. She grew up in Jackson, MS where she played music in Baptist churches alongside her mother and singer-pianist, Angela. She credits her mother for single-handedly cultivating her talents and preparing her for the entertainment business. By 18, she joined the Army National Guard where she served as a drummer in the 41st Army Band, ending her time in service as a sergeant. She began her radio broadcasting career at WJSU 88.5 FM as a student at THEE Jackson State University from which she graduated, and later spent six years at Mississippi Public Broadcasting as a host and producer. In 2013, she made a big leap into standup comedy. 9 years later, she has appeared on Comedy Central, truTV, Epix TV, LOL Network, Circle TV, CNN, and more. She tours as an opening act with her mentors, Rickey Smiley and Cedric the Entertainer. She wrote for the 73rd Primetime EMMY Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, The People's Choice Awards, and Stand Out: An LGBTQ Celebration on Netflix. In 2023, she became a first-time Writers Guild Awards Nominee in two categories. When she's not on the road as a standup comedian, she's an up and coming music performance artist. Her most popular singles are Kamala, I Deserve to Be Alive, and Can You Rock Me Like a Pothole. She recently released the hit song, “Do the Hoochie Daddy” , Check out her new song: GOSPEL VERSION of “Bleach-blonde, Bad-built, Butch body. She's a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.  Mugga is an American actress and comedian who was born and raised in Brooklyn. She is known for her roles as Dolores in The First Purge, Reema Pell in Orange Is The New Black, NBC's Manifest as Bethany and Ambassador to the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest.  Joanna Briley. Brooklyn born, Connecticut raised. Hilarity ensued. Joanna's work for the MTA made her one of the friendliest Token Booth Clerks and her love of stand up and being a token booth clerk aka Station Agent, allowed her to write and produce “Swipe This: My Life in Transit!” to critical acclaim. Joanna is also the proud creator of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest which was created in 2018 and will be presented this Juneteenth in various venues throughout NYC. Always hosted by Marina Franklin - One Hour Comedy Special: Single Black Female ( Amazon Prime, CW Network), TBS's The Last O.G, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Hysterical on FX, The Movie Trainwreck, Louie Season V, The Jim Gaffigan Show, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, HBO's Crashing, and The Breaks with Michelle Wolf

Congratulations, you've been accepted into the inaugural class of Therapy for Black Girls University. Whether packing for a new year on campus, thinking through your gap year, enrolling in a community college, or grabbing your stoles for graduation, TBG U is here to help you thrive at this stage of your life and beyond. One of the most alluring parts of the college experience is Greek Life, but many people don't know the ins and outs of sorority life. For those of you who don't know, I am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, so I decided to gather my fellow Divine 9 sisters for a conversation about sorority life and the impact of the Divine 9 at large.  Joining me for this roundtable are 4 impactful college-aged women who represent each of the D9 sororities. Their names are Ryann Phillips, Valesha Rhodes, Trinity Perkins, and Tumi Adeyoju (UH-DAY-JEW). They are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, respectively.  In our conversation today, we dispel some common misconceptions about sorority life, bond over the joys of sisterhood, and discuss how we've balanced our mental wellness with our sorority responsibilities. Where to Find Our Guests Ryann Instagram TikTok Tumi Instagram TikTok YouTube Pinterest Valesha Instagram LinkedIn Listen to ‘The Venuisan Vault' Podcast Trinity Instagram LinkedIn   AFFIRMATIONS I am surrounded by sisters who uplift and support me in all aspects of my life I am a reflection of a strong legacy of black sisterhood within my community I am deserving of the sisterhood, mentorship, and lifelong connections that are ahead of me.   Make sure to follow us on social media: Instagram TikTok   Interested in being a part of a future TBG U episode or suggesting a topic for us to discuss, send us a note HERE.  Order a copy of Sisterhood Heals for you and your girls HERE.    Our Production Team Executive Producers: Dennison Bradford & Maya Cole Howard Producers: Fredia Lucas & Ellice Ellis Production Intern: Zariah Taylor TBG University Host & Coordinator: Jayna EllisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 80:Guest Name: Tara LevyGuest Business: Liberated Arts MovementSummary StyleEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I speak with Tara Levy, founder of the Liberated Arts Movement. Tara details her upbringing highlighting her early love for art she recounts the moments in her childhood when she spent hours drawing and journaling. As an adolescent, she worked at the Goodman Theater where she nurtured her passion for creative writing. After graduating  Tara transitioned into the education system she was able to teach in various capacities which helped to inspire the Liberated Arts Movement. She outlines the movement's focus, emphasizing its dedication to nurturing, educating, and developing youth and underserved communities.Tara elaborates on the impactful initiatives of the Liberated Arts Movement, shedding light on her latest venture, Liberated Writers, a combination of her passions. She also highlights key partnerships with organizations such as thee NAACP, Urban League and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, underscoring their pivotal roles in advancing the movement's mission.Tara highlights the Harvest—an inspiring exhibition showcasing the talents of BIPOC visual and performing artists—initiated with great success in 2022. Tara's narrative not only captures the essence of her journey but also celebrates the collective efforts driving the Liberated Arts Movement forward.If you want to learn more about the importance of art and liberation in BIPOC and underserved communities this is the episode for you! IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What was Tara like as a child?How is the Liberated Arts Movement structured? The impact of the Liberated Arts movement? Liberated Writers-a new initiative What is the inspiration behind the name “liberated”What brings Tara joy?Why do black businesses matter?Stream and download the Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!To connect with Liberated Arts MovementVisit the website:https://www.liberatedarts.org/Follow them on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/liberatedartsmovement/Connect with them on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/liberatedartsmovementRead ‘All is Well': https://a.co/d/isDALT1Be sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #black businesses matter  To connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter

During the Civil Rights Movement, not only did African-Americans fight for equal protection under the law, but White Americans were also risking their lives in the name of social justice. Some were even murdered for participating in marches and protests aimed at ending segregation and racial discrimination. But in today's political climate and divisiveness, how come more White Americans prefer to remain silent on measures that support systemic change to end racism? Host Eddie Robinson returns from paternity leave and chats candidly with Joan Mulholland, the first White member of the historically Black organization, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Her son, Loki Mulholland, who's an acclaimed film director and human rights activist, Mac Hulslander—the father of I SEE U's Technical Director, Todd Hulslander—offer up their own perspectives in this very provocative episode.

Dr. Kristinza Giese is a native of the Washington, DC area and is a graduate of Howard University. In 2006, she graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her post graduate medical training includes General Surgery Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency at University of Washington Medical Center. In 2011, Dr. Giese accepted a Forensic Pathology Fellowship at the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. She has been an Associate Medical Examiner at the Fond du Lac County Medical Examiner's Office in Fond du Lac, WI and is presently a Deputy Medical Examiner at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Washington, DC. Dr. Giese is board certified in Anatomic, Clinical, and Forensic Pathology. She is also a member of many organizations, including the American Academy of Forensic Science, the National Association of Medical Examiners, the College of American Pathologists, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. Dr. Giese enjoys teaching and has given multiple volunteer lectures to Forensic Science students and interns. When she is not in the autopsy room, she enjoys playing her violin, playing tennis, and spending time with her two sons, Jay and Julius.Twitter: @NMA PathologyTwitter: @Kristinza23Website: NMA Pathology - NMA Pathology | Home

Hosts: Von, Sue, & Yosh On this week's episode of The Vary Necessary Podcast, tune in to find out why Von is a treasure and a find. The ladies dive into some entertainment news discussing recent celebrity deaths, why Soul Plane is a must-watch for Von, and what line Sue loved from Higher Learning.What's in a name? A lot! Find out why Yosh thinks some names are too adultish for children!Happy Founders Day to the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. Sue pays homage to her Sorors and provides information about local events for the public.First quarter? What does that mean to you? What is that you do to prepare for the next 11 months? Find out what the ladies do to prepare for the year. Share what you have done to prepare for the first quarter! GET YOUR VARY NECESSARY PODCAST T-SHIRT; CLICK THIS LINK: Vary Necessary T-Shirt Interested in becoming a foster parent? Give our sponsor a call right away at 888-782-3424 extension 11 or 12! To support the show Subscribe, Share, Like, & ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Star cash app: $TheVNPodcast Instagram: The Vary Necessary Podcast Facebook: Unapologetic Talk with Vary Necessary

This week, Laurie digs into what it's like being a matchmaker with fellow matchmaker, Shae Primus! Shae Primus (otherwise known as Middle Class Matchmaker) is the owner of MCMatchmaker.com, a boutique matchmaking, & dating coaching business for Black Single Professionals in Atlanta. Since 2013, Shae has matched 300+ couples. She's also a cast member of Bravo's Love Match Atlanta! Shae has an undergraduate degree in Communications from Clark Atlanta University, a graduate degree in Human Resources & Organizational Development from The University of Georgia and is all but dissertation on her PhD in Training & Performance Improvement. Shae is Certified as Matchmaker from the Matchmaking Institute & Dating Coaching through the Relationship Coach Institute. Shae is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She is a Georgia Peach & Atlanta native & lives with her two children.Learn more about Shae at mcmatchmaker.comFollow Shae on InstagramFollow Shae on FacebookFollow Laurie on InstagramTo learn more about Laurie and her team, visit carolinasmatchmaker.com

Dr. Marquisha Frost is an ambitious and creative woman, wife, and mother. She is originally from Omaha, Nebraska, though currently resides in middle Georgia where she serves as a higher education professional, professor, and certified life coach and wellness counselor.Marquisha received her undergraduate and first master's degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and thereafter relocated to Southern California to pursue and complete her doctoral degree in Educational Administration. After graduating with her Ph.D. in 2018, Dr. Frost held several leadership roles across the Claremont Colleges before relocating to Middle Georgia where she's worked as a professor and entrepreneur.She owns and manages the non-profit organization, Queens Do Things Inc., a community organization focused on highlighting the voices, experiences, and needs of women and girls of color. The organization has become known for its annual academic and entrepreneurial scholarship, monthly girl chats, and it's recently launched mentorship program. Marquisha is dedicated to creating spaces of hope, healing, happiness, and holistic wellness. She believes self-improvement should be a priority for all people at all stations in life and recently launched Marquisha&Co. coaching, counseling, and consulting collective for the betterment of others. The focus of M&Co. is to empower successful development of those in need of support to successfully navigate life, transitions, and relationships. Through Marquisha&Co. she offers 1:1, group and organizational coaching, counseling and consulting. Her desire through this platform is to create opportunities for people to access the services meant to help them create and navigate the lives they ultimately want to lead.Marquisha has received several awards and honors for her leadership, mentorship, and service to others. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, The American Education Research Association, the Association for the Study of Higher Education, and the National Association for Student Personnel Administrators.When she's not serving others via Queens Do Things Inc., Marquisha&Co., or in the classroom, Dr. Frost enjoys reading, shopping, scrapbooking, and spending time with family. She and her husband Dell share three children: Ma'Kye, Myles, and Delaney. You can support the work she's doing and learn more about the services she provides by visiting her online at: www.marquishaandco.com, or by following her socials: @__thedocisin on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter.A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Black ABA community has long been underserved and underrepresented. But recent years have seen a surge in initiatives to empower black ABA practitioners and bring much-needed diversity to the field. In this episode, Sara Litvak and Anna Bullard are joined by Adrienne Bradley, President at Black Applied Behavior Analysts (BABA) and Tia Glover, Behavior Analyst and Healthcare Director. They speak about how Black ABAs have been underrepresented, why the ABA conference at Detroit has been invaluable, and BABA's partnership with the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) to benefit ABA professionals.Adrienne Bradley, M.Ed., BCBA., LBAAdrienne Bradley is Board Certified Behavior Analyst, graduate schoolprofessor, and President on a mission to promote Applied BehaviorAnalysis (ABA) to underserved communities. She graduated from CentralMichigan University, in 2014 with a Bachelors in Exercise Science, and a minorin Psychology where she developed an interest in human behavior. It wasn'tuntil after her matriculation that she found a dire need to serve students withan Autism diagnosis in the public school system. This is where her love forABA began. She later graduated from Wayne State University with a Master's inEducation Psychology, and a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis.With her extensive experience working with children and adolescents withinthe home, school, and clinic settings, she has garnered a commitment toethical leadership and high-quality therapeutic and parent training services.She is a highly regarded speaker, focusing on using Acceptance andCommitment training within parent sessions. Additionally, Adrienne serves asthe President for Black Applied Behavior Analysts, Inc, an organization thatempowers the Black ABA community and the co-host of Shades of ABA, apodcast centering tough conversations to foster change and growth. Sheengages in equity and inclusion research practices, serving as a researchconsultant for the Michigan Interagency Coordinating Council which aims toreduce barriers to accessing ABA services in the state of Michigan through thedevelopment and implementation of a statewide, comprehensive,multidisciplinary system to provide early intervention services for infants andtoddlers with disabilities and their families. She is a master collaborator andbridge connector, using empathy and understanding to foster relationshipswith the purpose of advancing the science of ABA.Tia D. Glover, MPH, M.Ed, BCBATia Glover serves as Regional Administrator for Devereux Advanced BehavioralHealth Florida. Mrs. Glover has worked in social services and communitybehavioral health systems in the state of Florida for the past fourteen years. Inher current role as Regional Administrator, Mrs. Glover provides direct oversight ofDevereux Florida's Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Programs. Mrs. Gloverearned a Bachelor of Science in health care management and business, a Masterof Science in public health from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University and amaster's in special education from the University of North Florida. She has been abehavior analyst since 2016. Her contagious passion for those she serves hasresulted in community support for autism awareness and services offeredthrough Devereux Florida continuum of services. Mrs. Glover is a member ofvarious organizations including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated,American College of Healthcare Executives, Black Applied Behavior Analyst, andNational Association of Professional Women.

Today's episode features sports anchor, reporter & host Tenitra Batiste. Tenitra is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and is making big waves in the sports media industry.   Tenitra is currently an In-game Reporter for the Atlanta Hawks & also a Sports Anchor Reporter at  92.9 the Game.   She shares her pivot from the corporate Human Resources sector to thriving as a sideline reporter anchor.   Rashan & Tenitra are talking sports, talking shop and sharing about the power of risking it all for your dream.   To find out more about Tenitra, follow her on IG @tenitrabatiste.

Dionne McCollum is the Athletics Director at Delta College. In this position, she has put a strong focus on the individual development of student-athletes and building relationships with the community. Dionne has increased study hall requirements focusing on academic excellence, brought back the student athlete advisory committee (SAAC), and expanded student-athlete leadership meetings by inviting guest speakers. Prior to arriving at Delta, Dionne served as Assistant Athletic Director for the District of Columbia Public Schools in Washington, DC for five years. During that time, she oversaw the sports of Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, and Flag Football. Dionne has also served as a collegiate woman's basketball coach. Beginning her career as the Assistant Coach at NJCAA Division I Pratt Community College for one year. Moving on to NCAA Division II Kentucky State University as Assistant Coach for 3 years, where she assisted in the team's back-to-back winning seasons. She served as Associate Head Coach at NAIA Division II Marygrove College for two seasons. Completing her coaching career as Assistant Coach at NCAA Division II Elizabeth City State University for 3 years, where she aided in the team finishing with a 24-4 season in 2012-2013 and was the position coach to 2011-2012/2012-2013 All-Conference Player Stephanie Harper. Additionally, she has taught Athletic Injury and Preventions courses as an adjunct professor at Elizabeth City State University and served as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Academy of Oak Park in Oak Park, MI. Dionne played basketball throughout her academic career, beginning on the NJCAA level at Wayne County Community College District. She completed her basketball career in 2005 at Kentucky State University. She holds a BA in Physical Education from Kentucky State University, an MA in Athletic Training from The University of Findlay and is currently working on her PhD in Sports Leadership and Sports Management from University of Concordia Chicago. Dionne is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. Connect with Dionne on LinkedIn About Sivonnia DeBarros Sivonnia DeBarros – the Protector of Athletes – is a first-generation lawyer and law business owner, woman in business and a former track and field Division-I College athlete. DeBarros is passionate about helping athletes in business protect their brands through collaborative partnerships, education and support necessary to carry them to the next level. DeBarros's practice areas are Business, Employment, Sports, and Entertainment. Learn more about her services at www.prosportlawyer.com and www.sldebarros.com. Need Additional Support? Consider joining the new Athletes Making Moves Course helping athletes and entrepreneurs to understand their own identity and purpose, the building blocks of business, and legacy planning. Register now at bit.ly/AMMCourse Get our bestselling books: Athletes Making Moves What Are You Sporting About? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/waysa/support

In this episode , Damali discusses how to remain resilient during these stressful times by gaining strength through others with Robin H. Williams, award winning educator, curriculum writer, educational consultant, mentor, teacher, and so much more. Robin is active in her community and currently serves as President of the Greater Hudson Valley, New York Chapter of the Links Incorporated. She also serves as the national and regional Chair Protocol for Jack and Jill of America Incorporated, and curator of the Literary Salon of the Eastern Area of the Links Arts Committee. Robin is also a former President of the North Manhattan Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. Building partnerships and fund development are just two of Robin's key strengths. She's partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon, Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, The Newer Show, White Plains chapter of Kappa Alpha Five Fraternity Incorporated, Capital League Program, Peak Skill Youth Bureau, Theater, Young Community Center, White Plains Youth Bureau, The Children's Village, and more to activate programs benefiting underserved youth and their families. She has served as fundraising chair for several organizations, generating funds for scholarships and community outreach programs.

Dear Sis, I know a lot of us identify as being the strong woman.  I would like for you to consider if you have been doing that in a healthy way.  Is being a strong woman doing YOU a disservice? Answer these questions: Are your boundaries in check? Are you making time for you? Do you have the relationships that you desire? If you answered 'NO' to any of these questions, I encourage you to go back to determine what needs to take place to get to your YES. TeNita's Bio Blogger Coach Motivational Speaker  Diversity & Inclusion Leader Humble Servant  TeNita Ballard is a multitalented leader that wears many hats on any different day. The common thread is SERVICE. She is a follower of Christ and allows Him to direct her path. During the day, she's a Diversity and Inclusion Leader, where she advocates and leads strategy for diverse segments at a Global Technology Company. She's been in the diversity field for over eight years and corporate America over 18 years.   In the midst of the Global Pandemic, she started a meal prep business, Seasoned to a Tee LLC. The company was birthed from the need of elderly people in her community, so the foundation is providing meals to her community and paying homage to her grandmothers. In March of last year, her business expanded to a Blog – Her tag line is that she brings comfort to the strong friend by feeding them spiritually and physically. The blog is the spiritual side of the company where she likes to motivate her audience by combining her everyday experiences with Divine direction from the Lord.  She also services in her church Crossing Ministries in Compton, CA, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.  TeNita received her B.A. in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach and her Master of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management. TeNita also held a full-time HR position at Coca-Cola Bottling Company Los Angeles while pursuing her BA and a full-time job at DIRECTV while pursuing her MBA.   One thing that stuck out: Everyone is not my assignment. Everything is not my assignment.   Topics Covered: Where did the idea of strong woman come from? Events that made TeNita realize that something had to change Steps to recover the strong woman Boundaries The healing journey   TeNita, what's one piece of advice you would want to give your sisters about the recovering strong friend? Stop investing in everyone else… Choose you and love you.   Where To Find TeNita: Website: www.seasonedtoatee.com Instagram: @seasonedtoatee   Follow me! Instagram: Taccarra_Renee Facebook Page: Taccarra Renee E-mail: hello@lettertomysister.com    

During the Civil Rights Movement, not only did African-Americans fight for equal protection under the law, but White Americans were also risking their lives in the name of social justice. Some were even murdered for participating in marches and protests aimed at ending segregation and racial discrimination. But in today's political climate and divisiveness, how come more White Americans prefer to remain silent on measures that support systemic change to end racism? Host Eddie Robinson returns from paternity leave and chats candidly with Joan Mulholland, the first White member of the historically Black organization, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Her son, Loki Mulholland, who's an acclaimed film director and human rights activist, Mac Hulslander—the father of I SEE U's Technical Director, Todd Hulslander—offer up their own perspectives in this very provocative episode.

Today on Phenomenal Grit, Mimi Dixon, Crayola Marketing Executive takes us back to a pivotal moment in her childhood which helped define the leader she is today. She's an engaging storyteller and visionary. I appropriately titled this episode, “She's a Baaaad Mama Jama” and you'll have to tune in to find out why. Enjoy the conversation. About Mimi Dixon: Mimi Dixon is a highly motivated and dynamic thought leader with +20 years of expertise in Integrated, Shopper & Sports marketing for leading global brands. She describes herself as a “Big Idea Generator, Activation Master, Strategic Thought Leader, and Passionate Marketer”. Currently, she is Director – Brand Activation & Content at Crayola. In this role, she spearheads Advertising, PR, Shopper Marketing, National marketing campaigns, and Digital & Social Content & Imagery. Most recently, she led the development & activation of Crayola's 2020 Colors of the World skin tone crayon launch which garnered over 3 billion impressions to date and has gone on to win various marketing, diversity & inclusion & product industry awards including a TOTY (Toy of The Year) award for Creative Toy of the Year. Mimi also serves as the Chair for Crayola's first Diversity & Inclusion Council & is hard at work in building the council's foundation for both the council and the company.Mimi has been featured in Forbes, Black Enterprise, Diversity Woman, AdWeek, and CBS Saturday morning. She has also served as a 2021 judge for the Effie, AME, and ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards. Prior to joining Crayola in June of 2014, Mimi held various roles within increasing responsibility at Campbell Soup Company over a tenure of 16 years. During this time period, Mimi executed copious national marketing campaigns, managed the company's NFL sponsorship for eight years, activated numerous brand & celebrity partnerships, and lead retail-specific activation for key retailers like Target, Kroger, Safeway & Publix.When Mimi is not creating or activating the next successful national marketing campaign, she enjoys traveling, reading, binge-watching true crime & reality TV shows, shoe shopping and spending time with family and friends. Mimi is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and completes public service activities with her local alumnae chapter. Mimi has a Bachelor's of Arts from Rutgers University and a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Delaware. She currently resides in Hamilton, New Jersey.Colors of the World Skin Tone Crayons & More | Crayola.com | crayola.com

Cousin Joy Ann is now a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, after recently being initiated as a Honorary member. Cousin Jacque welcomes her into the Sisterhood. Also guest Tarana Burke stops by to discuss her new book, her life and her work.

As the Founder and CEO of Color Coded Kids (CCK), a computer programming firm geared towards kids, Shay is responsible for overall strategy and expansion of CCK's current national footprint. In addition, Shay also founded Color Coded Kids Foundation (CCK Foundation), a 501c3 aimed to provide financial assistance for CCK's courses. In the past 3 years, CCK Foundation has awarded more than $40,000 in scholarships and workshops to students in underserved communities. And finally, Shay also founded Color Coded Kids Money, a financial literacy organization, with a mission to teach junior high and high school students money management and wealth-building. If that's not enough, Shay works full-time as central division business development manager for World Wide Technology, covering Fortune 500 corporations in 19 states. Shay is responsible for supporting more than 70 sales reps with their diversity strategy within their client organizations. Shay sits on several boards, Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council and Color Coded Kids Foundation (board chair). She recently stepped down as a board member of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, aimed to provide programs and funding for families with Down syndrome family members, including advocating for her own son, Diggy, who was born with Down syndrome in 2008. Shay has been featured on the cover of Delux Magazine as one of 50 most intriguing women in the St. Louis area and The Spot magazine, a magazine focused on sharing inspiring stories of women. Other awards include, Black Tie Community Award, Phenomenal Woman Award, St. Louis American's Salute to Young Leaders Award, Delux Magazine's Power 100. She is also an active member of her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and served as a chair for more than six years. Shay is also a graduate of several leadership programs including, St. Louis Business Diversity Initiative Fellows program and Focus St. Louis CORO Women in Leadership, Focus St. Louis Diversity Leadership Program and a member of Professional Organization of Women, Regional Business Council and United Way's Young Leadership Society.

Dr. Jenice Baker, Assistant Medical Director of the Emergency Department and Attending Physician at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden NJ, discusses the "No Time to Wait" campaign and educates viewers about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) symptoms and why it's critical for those experiencing symptoms that could be due to DVT or PE to consult a healthcare provider. Dr. Jenice Baker is the director and Chair of Emergency Medicine at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia. She has practiced community emergency medicine for over a decade providing compassionate clinical care and was named Top Doc in 2018 and Top Emergency Medicine Specialist in 2020. In addition to practicing clinically, Dr. Baker advocates for New Jersey Emergency Physicians. She is a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), and in 2015, was elected to the Board of Directors of the New Jersey ACEP Chapter and is currently the president elect. Alongside advocacy, she is passionate about education and has given many presentations on various topics including women leadership and violence in the emergency department. Dr. Baker is also a national speaker on provider bias and medical racism. Dr. Jenice Baker M.D., received her bachelors and medical degrees from Cornell University, and Weill Cornell Medical College. Thereafter, she successfully completed a four-year Emergency Residency program at Cornell and Columbia's New York-Presbyterian Teaching hospitals. Dr. Jenice Baker was born in Trinidad & Tobago and immigrated to Brooklyn, N.Y. as a young child. She is married to Rafiq Baker and resides in Voorhees, N.J. with their daughters. Dr. Baker is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, New Jersey Garden City Alumnae Chapter and Jack and Jill Incorporated, South Jersey Chapter. #NoTimeToWait #DeepVeinThrombosis

In this episode of "A Conversation With," we talked with Dr. Ashley Little, The CEO/Founder of Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC. Dr. Little talks about her writing, magazine, business coaching, TV show, and other works! She is definitely a powerhouse woman in the marketing industry. Learn how to use your time wisely to get things done. Dr. Ashley Little Bio: Dr. Ashley Little is The CEO/Founder of Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC, which encompasses her Media, Consulting Work, Writing, Ghost Writing, Book Publishing, Book Coaching, Project Management, Magazine, Public Relations & Marketing, and Empowerment Speaking. In addition, she is an Award-Winning Serial Entrepreneur, TV/Radio Host, International Speaker, Keynote Speaker, Media Maven, Journalist, Writer, Host, Philanthropist, Business Coach, Investor, and 12X Best Selling Author. As seen on Black Enterprise, Sheen Magazine (Print and Online), Voyage ATL, Fox Soul TV, NBC, Fox, CBS, BlackNews.Com, Vocal, Medium, Hustle and Soul, BlackBusiness.com, and many more. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and a member of Alpha Phi Omega. She is very involved in her community, organizations, and non-profits. Currently, she is the Co-Founder of Sweetheart Scholars Non-profit Organization 501 (C-3) along with three other powerful women. This scholarship is given out annually to African American Females from her hometown of Wadesboro, North Carolina, who are attending college to help with their expenses. Dr. Little believes it takes a village to raise a child and to never forget where you come from. Dr. Little is a strong believer in giving back to her community. She believes our young ladies need vision, direction, and strong mentorship. She is the CEO/Founder/Visionary of The HBCU Experience Movement, LLC, the first Black-owned company to launch books written and published by prominent alumni throughout the world who attended Historically Black Colleges & Universities. As authors, they share a powerful collection of stories on how their unique college experience has molded them into the people they are today. Our company's goal is to change the narrative by sharing Black stories and investing financially back into our HBCUs to increase young alumni giving and enrollment. Dr. Little is also the Editor and Chief of Creating Your Seat At The Table International Magazine and Writing and Publishing Coach for the WILDE Winner's Circle. She is the Founder and Owner of T.A.L.K Radio & TV Network, LLC. Airs in over 167 countries, streamed LIVE on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Periscope. Broadcasting and Media Production Company. This live entertainment platform is for new or existing radio shows, television shows, or other electronic media outlets, to air content from a centralized source. All news, information or music shared on this platform are solely the responsibility of the station/radio owner. She is also the Owner and Creator of Creative Broadcasting Radio Station the station of “unlimited possibilities” and Podcast, Radio/TV Host. She is also one of the hosts of the new TV Show Daytime Drama National Syndicated Television Show which will be aired on Comcast Channel 19 and ATT Channel 99 in 19 Middle Tennessee Counties. It will also air on The United Broadcasting Network, The Damascus Roads Broadcasting Network, and Roku. She is CEO/Founder/Visionary Author of The HBCU Experience Movement LLC and CEO/Founder of Little Publishing LLC. Submit Your Short Film: The Film Collective --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/support

Valentine's Day is upon us and we were greeted by special guest Whitney Brown. Whitney is a Penn State Alumna, former President of Black Student Union at Penn State, current graduate student at VCU and also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated! In this episode we discuss about Valentine's Day. Is it overrated? Most expensive date we've been on? How many dates should you go on with your significant other? These questions and many more will be answered in this episode! Don't want to miss this

On this episode of Navigating Life with Coach Lo Podcast, Misty Carter will share with Coach Lo how growing up in the home with an emotionally unavailable mom, three crack addicts and a alcoholic shaped her emotional/ relational future. Misty also shared how the childhood wounds of verbal abuse and comparison of her to another grandchild caused her deep wounds that led to a verbally abusive marriage that ultimately led to divorce. Misty became obese due to the stress and health issues that began to compound . After loosing the weight she suffered five heart attacks. I would say God still has a plan for my sweet friends life. With the help of her therapist she continues to heal from the challenges she faced on her journey. In celebration of American Heart Month we celebrate Misty's success! Please check out her story and find hope for your journey? Bio: Misty Carter is a woman of faith and a amazing mother of 3 adult children born and raised on the south side of Chicago. From birth until the age of 10 she was a resident of The Chicago Housing Authority (Wentworth Garden). In 5th grade her family moved to the Englewood area which was known as a high drug, crime and gang area which had it's way of influencing her journey. She went to Lindblom High School where she excelled as a student academically and met lifelong friends like Coach Lo and so many other Amazing Eagles. Misty went on to obtain her Bachelors and Masters degree in multiple facets of accounting/ finance. She's recognized as a strategically focused and experienced manager with 24 years of service in finance with a leader in the telecommunications industry. Misty is a member of the illustrious Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She is a born leader that effectively develops strategies that foster independent thinking while actively staying committed to who she is. Misty enjoys serving others and hope that her story will give someone a new hope. Hashtags: #NavigatingLifewithCoachLo #ChildhoodWounds #Heartbreak #Brokenheart #Abuse #Addiction #Forgiveness #Healing #CoachLo #LolitaHarris #NavigatingTheHeart #MistyCarter #HealthyHeartMonth #AmericanHeartAssociation #GetYourHealing #DeltaSigmaTheta #SingleAgain #Dallas #Chicago Contact Information: Follow Misty Carter: Facebook:@ Misty Carter Follow and Contact Navigating Life with Coach Lo: FB: Navigating Life/Coach Lo/ Navigating The Heart IG: @Instagram.com/Navigatingtheheart YouTube: Navigating Life with Coach Lo Please purchase the Promise Devotional @: www.navigatingtheheart.com Email: Lolita@navigatingtheheart.com Website:www.navigatingtheheart.com Tech Support- @Rafael Barlowe Music By: Ronnie B. “Ride or Die CD Thank You for Listening , Coach Lo

A couple of weeks ago Tashara Parker went viral because the African American news anchor wore a fro-bun on television, a mohawk to be exact. Many in our culture celebrated her, while many thought the hairstyle was unprofessional. This week the ladies of Theories and Thoughts Podcast, @ladi.ceo and @fancyswagher discuss the topic, I am not my hair with Ms. Parker. They will discuss the “professionalism” of natural hair. Who says what's professional or not? Tashara Parker is an anchor and reporter at WFAA News 8 in Dallas, Texas covering traffic, breaking news, and inspirational stories. Featured as one of WFAA's preeminent voices, the Daybreak anchor brings experience, vibrancy, and authenticity -- capturing the attention of DFW viewers in an engaging and informative way, all the while creating loyalty. Coined as a "community-focused storyteller", Tashara is the go-to source for all things "community", as she blends her passion for underserved people and organizations with an unwavering spirit of empathy. As one of Dallas’s influential voices, Tashara utilizes her platform to volunteer hundreds of hours to many organizations, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. With a dedicated following both on and off the air, the journalist is described by viewers as "someone who truly cares about people and this community." And with this mantra lighting her path, Tashara continues to carve her slate within the industry -- bringing both DFW and the best in community storytelling to the forefront. Theories and Thoughts Podcast airs EVERY Tuesday in SwagHer's FB Live at 7 pm CST.. TAT “Never Thirsty” Tumblers are available here >>> https://swagher.net/product/theories-thoughts-personalized-never-thirsty-tumbler/ $35 SwagHer Magazine is currently running a special on our BOB directory. List your business for a year for only $90! Product-based, service-based, we got you, either way. Email advertise@swagher.net. New Normal Issue: 10 year Anniversary and 30th issue, Editor in Chief - Francheska Felder is the Cover Story and an exclusive with Naja Hall of Black and Blended. Purchase here: https://swagher.net/product/the-new-normal-issue-print-presale/ Editorial Photography - Smile 4 Meka MUA - Lotus Love BR Graphics and design - Ricardo Santiago Cover Story by - Arnya T.M. Davis Marketing - Jarmel Roberson Sponsor - Box Office 7 Studios Connect w/ the Hostesses: Arnya T.M. Davis IG: @ladi.ceo FB: @LadiCEO Twitter: @Im_a_ladiceo YouTube: LadiCEO Media Mz Thangz Boutique Website: www.mzthangzboutique.com IG: @mzthangzboutique A Ladi & Her Wine Website: https://www.onehopewine.com/myshop/arnya-martin-davis FB: A Ladi & Her Wine Francheska “Fancy” Felder IG: @fancyswagher FB: @fancythegogetta Twitter: @FancySwagHer SwagHer Magazine Website: http://swagher.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lancaster ISD Elementary School Teacher of the Year 2018-19, Traci M. Thompson is a native of South Dallas, Texas. She is a graduate of Lincoln High School and received her Undergraduate Degree from HBCU, Texas College in Tyler, Texas. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. This mother of three is passionate about her family, community and teaching. An innovative, connected teacher with a high-class teaching style when serving her students. She has chosen to target students and schools that have been labeled ??? (what have they been labeled) due to their socioeconomic status. Reaching these students and grasping the attention of their parents has been impactful.

Guest: Shamika Minisee "Put Yourself On!" Shamika serves as a Contracting Officer for the United States Government. She aided in developing requirements with responsibility for contract negotiations, execution, and contract administration and production management activities needed in acquiring major equipment types, extensive technical/commercial services, and research and development programs for weapon systems and/or other equipment/components of like complexity. She also serves as the Vice President and Founding Member of Presidential Concrete LLC, a full service concrete contracting company. She is responsible for business development, networking, branding the business and overseeing all projects. Over the years the company has partnered with and completed projects for Alabama A&M University, Progressive Union Missionary, Baptist Church, Empire Fitness, University of Alabama Huntsville, Oakwood University, Audi Huntsville, Madison County Commission and Dollar General just to name a few. Prior to joining the US Army as a civilian she worked in the contracts arena for just about 7 years managing, negotiating and administering contracts at companies like Computer Sciences Corporation, Westar Aerospace & Defense Group and Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Corporate Division. She developed an interest in this field because of the service and law components. She likes the versatility that procurement and acquisition brings, i.e. negotiations, kick off meetings, building relationships and building the contracts. Lastly, she's partnered with an International Health & Wellness Company and our goal is to help every family create a safer environment for their children and their home overall. Her team is a group of committed business owners, individuals with a passion for helping others succeed. They are dedicated to helping others start and run successful businesses from home, and, at the risk of sounding boastful, her team has been quite successful hitting that goal, thus the reason for her peaked interest in business overall. She's been a resident of Huntsville for approximately 19 years now and am growing to love it. Her strengths and skills include mastering complex projects, exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation. She hold a bachelors degree in Business Administration and Management Information Systems from Alabama A&M University as well as a Masters in Management & Acquisition/Contract Management from Florida Institute of Technology, Level III Certified in Contracting, Program Level I Certification, and Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification. Memberships include: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, diversity leadership colloquium board member, sickle cell consortium National Board member, The Community Free Dental Clinic Board member Past board membership: North Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation, Progressive Union CDC, and North Alabama Kidney Foundation *** Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show*** To speak on one of the five building blocks: Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, Motherhood, Marriage, and Self-Development on this podcast visit: www.latishascott.com mommybiz@latishascott.com Find me on Social Media: Our podcast hashtag is #mommybusinesspodcast Instagram: @latishascott Twitter: @latishascott Facebook: @MommyandBusiness

Guest: Shamika Minisee "Put Yourself On!" Shamika serves as a Contracting Officer for the United States Government. She aided in developing requirements with responsibility for contract negotiations, execution, and contract administration and production management activities needed in acquiring major equipment types, extensive technical/commercial services, and research and development programs for weapon systems and/or other equipment/components of like complexity. She also serves as the Vice President and Founding Member of Presidential Concrete LLC, a full service concrete contracting company. She is responsible for business development, networking, branding the business and overseeing all projects. Over the years the company has partnered with and completed projects for Alabama A&M University, Progressive Union Missionary, Baptist Church, Empire Fitness, University of Alabama Huntsville, Oakwood University, Audi Huntsville, Madison County Commission and Dollar General just to name a few. Prior to joining the US Army as a civilian she worked in the contracts arena for just about 7 years managing, negotiating and administering contracts at companies like Computer Sciences Corporation, Westar Aerospace & Defense Group and Ameriquest Mortgage Company, Corporate Division. She developed an interest in this field because of the service and law components. She likes the versatility that procurement and acquisition brings, i.e. negotiations, kick off meetings, building relationships and building the contracts. Lastly, she’s partnered with an International Health & Wellness Company and our goal is to help every family create a safer environment for their children and their home overall. Her team is a group of committed business owners, individuals with a passion for helping others succeed. They are dedicated to helping others start and run successful businesses from home, and, at the risk of sounding boastful, her team has been quite successful hitting that goal, thus the reason for her peaked interest in business overall. She’s been a resident of Huntsville for approximately 19 years now and am growing to love it. Her strengths and skills include mastering complex projects, exemplary planning and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail orientation. She hold a bachelors degree in Business Administration and Management Information Systems from Alabama A&M University as well as a Masters in Management & Acquisition/Contract Management from Florida Institute of Technology, Level III Certified in Contracting, Program Level I Certification, and Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification. Memberships include: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, diversity leadership colloquium board member, sickle cell consortium National Board member, The Community Free Dental Clinic Board member Past board membership: North Alabama Sickle Cell Foundation, Progressive Union CDC, and North Alabama Kidney Foundation *** Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show*** To speak on one of the five building blocks: Entrepreneurship, Spirituality, Motherhood, Marriage, and Self-Development on this podcast visit: www.latishascott.com mommybiz@latishascott.com Find me on Social Media: Our podcast hashtag is #mommybusinesspodcast Instagram: @latishascott Twitter: @latishascott Facebook: @MommyandBusiness

Chardelle Is Known For Her Charismatic Personality And Unique Gift To Connect With Others, Which She Has Transformed Into Motivational Moore LLC.Chardelle Moore, popularly known as “Motivational Moore,” is a dynamic, creative force with over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She is an award-winning television anchor, global speaker, poet, creative director, model and entrepreneur, who uses her platform to radiate positive vibes to the world and motivate others around the globe to live their best lives!Born in Dominica and raised in the greater Washington, DC area, Chardelle is known for her charismatic personality and unique gift to connect with others, which she has transformed into Motivational Moore LLC. As the CEO and Founder of the DC-based international multimedia and public speaking company, she uplifts and empowers audiences through inspirational storytelling. Providing services as an award-winning television anchor, multimedia host, motivational speaker, poet and content creator worldwide! Prior to launching her own business, the versatile creative spent five years as a reporter, host, and creative producer at the FOX affiliate in Baltimore, where she not only anchored but launched the daily lifestyle-entertainment talk show, BMORE Lifestyle. Throughout her career, the powerhouse host has worked with media giants, including CBS, VH1, MTV, BET, HGTV and OWN Network in various arenas, from radio to production and on-air talent. She has also delivered compelling television interviews with global icons, like Kobe Bryant, Iyanla Vanzant, Ashley Graham, George Lopez, and Gordon Ramsay, as well as starred in television segments and commercials for Google, VISA, Facebook, Chevrolet, Amazon and Colgate, just to name a few. Outside of media, as a former Miss Caribbean Metro USA, Chardelle is an advocate and spokesperson for the Caribbean American community. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Public Relations from Marymount University. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.For this jane-of-all-trades, the possibilities are endless. Chardelle is set to make her film debut in Fall 2019. Stay tuned because there is so much MOORE to come!Email: chardelle.moore@gmail.comInstagram: @chardellemooreWebsite: www.chardellemoore.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

If you love the Amerikan Therapy Podcast send us a text and join us on the couch. Text us at +1 (202) 800-2355 and let us know what topics you want us to cover. Be ready because we might ask you to be a guest on the show. Chardelle Is Known For Her Charismatic Personality And Unique Gift To Connect With Others, Which She Has Transformed Into Motivational Moore LLC.Chardelle Moore, popularly known as “Motivational Moore,” is a dynamic, creative force with over 10 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She is an award-winning television anchor, global speaker, poet, creative director, model and entrepreneur, who uses her platform to radiate positive vibes to the world and motivate others around the globe to live their best lives!Born in Dominica and raised in the greater Washington, DC area, Chardelle is known for her charismatic personality and unique gift to connect with others, which she has transformed into Motivational Moore LLC. As the CEO and Founder of the DC-based international multimedia and public speaking company, she uplifts and empowers audiences through inspirational storytelling. Providing services as an award-winning television anchor, multimedia host, motivational speaker, poet and content creator worldwide! Prior to launching her own business, the versatile creative spent five years as a reporter, host, and creative producer at the FOX affiliate in Baltimore, where she not only anchored but launched the daily lifestyle-entertainment talk show, BMORE Lifestyle. Throughout her career, the powerhouse host has worked with media giants, including CBS, VH1, MTV, BET, HGTV and OWN Network in various arenas, from radio to production and on-air talent. She has also delivered compelling television interviews with global icons, like Kobe Bryant, Iyanla Vanzant, Ashley Graham, George Lopez, and Gordon Ramsay, as well as starred in television segments and commercials for Google, VISA, Facebook, Chevrolet, Amazon and Colgate, just to name a few. Outside of media, as a former Miss Caribbean Metro USA, Chardelle is an advocate and spokesperson for the Caribbean American community. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Public Relations from Marymount University. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.For this jane-of-all-trades, the possibilities are endless. Chardelle is set to make her film debut in Fall 2019. Stay tuned because there is so much MOORE to come!Email: chardelle.moore@gmail.comInstagram: @chardellemooreWebsite: www.chardellemoore.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

This week's Leadership Tidbits with Coach Tee Wilson features the amazing Ms. Kristin Harper!Kristin Harper is a global Vice President at Cardinal Health, a hundred and thirty billion dollar fortune fifteen healthcare company. Before transitioning to B2B healthcare, she built a deep general management experience in consumer packaged goods at Procter & Gamble and the Hershey Company. Kristin leads teams to develop strategies, innovation in equities, and marketing that drive increased sales profit and share for iconic brands including Crest, Oral-b, and Hershey's Kisses, where her team delivered the largest share growth in seven years. She has two areas of passion which include growing businesses and brands and developing people to achieve their leadership potential within and outside of Cardinal health. She is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She is an active lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, minister at her church, and co-founder/board president of Pacesetters Unlimited Incorporated which provides mentoring and scholarships to African American youth. Kristin received her bachelor's and MBA degrees from Florida A&M University. She and her husband, also a FAMU graduate, are the proud parents of three children. In 2015 they accomplished a bucket-list goal by establishing a $25,000 endowed scholarship for FAMU School of Business & Industry students. Kristin also co-chaired the largest grassroots fundraising campaign in FAMU’s history, raising over $130,000 in nine months to establish the Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority fortitude endowed scholarship for FAMU female students. To kick off the show, Kristin shares with us that her leadership journey started as a child, learning from her mother. As she continued further on her journey, Kristin explained to us that one of her most valuable lessons she learned was how to take calculated risks in order to try something new. When asked how she figures out when to take risks, she explained something she learned in business school called the weighted average scoring model. “At the end of the day when there are complex decisions and there is no right or wrong answer, I lay out all priorities and I give them a weight from 1-100 , and it has to add up to 100, then I give each factor a score. You then multiply the weight times your score and weigh your options.” Kristen shared with us that this has helped her make many decisions throughout her career and take those risks in order to jump into something new. She reminded listeners that ultimately if you want to take risks, you have to be willing to fail. “There’s no such thing as failure when you learn from it. No experience is wasted.” Kristin opened up and shared how she overcame one of her blindspots, which stemmed from her being an only child and not having to work in tandem with people for much of her life. She says, “I have learned to influence up, down, and across with my peers. The higher you go in an organization the less instructions you get. It becomes a combination of self reflection and indirect feedback from peers that helps you to grow and develop.” Near the conclusion of the interview, Kristin reminds you to build relationships! She explained to us that humility is very important and that feedback is a gift. “Apologize when you need to, ask for feedback, and engage with others in a way that lets them know that they matter.”Overall, Kristin shared with us an enormous amount of leadership tidbits, here is a quick summary of some of them: take calculated risks, there are no right or wrong answers there are just trade offs so as you make decisions think about what you learn, learn what your blind spots are, give with no expectation, give from the heart, and don't give more than you can afford to lose. She also reminded us to enjoy the moment, don't forget to laugh and be spontaneous, create a culture where you can be vulnerable, organizational politics happens so you play or you get played, be humble, mentors coaches and sponsors are very important but you can also learn through observation and it's important to have a wide variety of people who are being honest with you and helping you learn. Be sure to check out the full podcast to hear more of Kristin Harper’s thoughts and leadership advice!!

Find out what it takes to stay replenished even when things go differently than you expect. I enjoyed this conversation with effervescent Ashley Little whose passion is contagious and genuine. Ashley Little is a strong leader who has a passion for changing lives through education. She has been working in the for-profit education field for over 13 years. She has held many different leadership positions and she loves being able to help students who might not have the opportunity to attend a four year college continue to be successful.      Next, Ms. Little is The CEO/Founder of Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC which encompasses her Media, Consulting Work, Writing, Ghost Writing, Publishing, Philanthropist, Book Coaching, Project Management, and Empowerment Speaking. In addition, she is a Serial Entrepreneur, Investor and 4X Best Selling Author who loves empowering women in many different walks of life to build confidence emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.     She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and a member of Alpha Phi Omega.  She is the Co- Founder and Owner of T.A.L.K Radio & TV Network, LLP. Airs in over 167 countries, streamed LIVE on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Periscope. Broadcasting and Media Production Company.  aalittle08@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ashley.little.94  

This week's Leadership Tidbits with Coach Tee Wilson features special guest, Ashley Little. Ms. Little is your not-so-average woman on-the-go. She is a corporate professional by day, and an entrepreneur by night. Before we dive into her interview, here’s a few facts to know about her.Ashley Little is a strong leader who has a passion for changing lives through education. She has been working in the for-profit education field for over 13 years. Ms. Little received her undergraduate degree in English from North Carolina A&T State University. Next, she received her Master’s Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Ms. Little is The CEO/Founder of Ashley Little Enterprises, LLC which encompasses her media, consulting work, writing, and empowerment speaking. In addition, she is a Serial Entrepreneur, Investor and 3X Best Selling Author who loves empowering women in many different walks of life to build confidence emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, and a member of Alpha Phi Omega. She is heavily involved in her community, organizations and nonprofits. Currently, she is the Co-Founder of Sweetheart Scholars Non-profit Organization 501c3, along with three other powerful women. This scholarship is given out annually to African American females from her hometown of Wadesboro, North Carolina who are attending college to help with their expenses. Ms. Little is a strong believer that you always need to be reaching back, and pulling forward. In addition to her non-profit, Ms. Little is the Co-Founder and Owner of T.A.L.K Radio & TV Network, LLP. It airs in over 167 countries, streamed LIVE on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Periscope. This live entertainment platform is for new or existing radio shows, television shows, or other electronic media outlets, to air content from a centralized source. She is also the Owner and Creator of Creative Broadcasting Radio Station the station of “Unlimited Possibilities” and Podcast, Radio/TV Host. Lastly, she is a Board Member and Radio Host for the Urban CEO Network. Ms. Little is a 3X Best Selling Author of “Dear Fear, Volume 2 18 Powerful Lessons Of Living Your Best Life Outside Of Fear”, “The Gyrlfriend Code Volume 1”, “I Survived” and “Hello Queen”.  She has been on many different Podcasts, TV Shows, Magazines, and Radio Shows. These accomplishments and accolades are just a few from an extensive list of many more. From the beginning of the show, Ms. Little was more than ready to share some wisdom. She started with talking about the power in partnerships and collaborations. She reminds us that through working together, we can learn that everyone has something they can bring to the table. In addition she quickly reminded us the importance of always remaining a student. This gives us the opportunity to constantly grow and learn new things. One standout quote from Ms. Little is, “ You must be reaching back and pulling forward. You’re not successful unless you’re helping somebody else get there.” As the interview continued, Ms. Little even talked to us a little bit about her chapter in Dear Fear Volume 2 that is titled “Dear Fear: You can’t have my Power.” Through that chapter she talks about how she has dealt with discrimination as a black woman in multiple executive level positions in corporate America and how she was able to overcome those experiences. Overall, Ms. Little provided listeners with numerous leadership nuggets that we all can apply to our daily lives. To summarize, here are just a few: You can't put your destiny in someone else's hands, remember no one will work harder for your dream then you do, get started, don't be afraid to invest in yourself and in your dreams, make sure you come with value, it's going to be scary but do it afraid, there's power in relationships, don't be afraid to share your story, your destiny is tied to your collaborations, remember you need to have good communication, always remain a student, and your mentorships and partnerships are extremely important. 

This week's Leadership Tidbits with Coach Tee Wilson features Tiffani Wills, a powerful leadership authority who has enormous strengths in motivational speaking, building exceptional leaders, and empowering others to perform at their highest levels. Through this interview, Tiffani shares with us how she transformed herself to become a dandelion and how we can become one too. Before we begin the transformation process, here is some of the information you need to know about the beautiful spirit that is Tiffani Wills. Tiffani holds a Bachelor of Arts in organizational communications from Wright State University, a Master of Education in Monastery Education from Xavier University, as well as an MBA from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University. Tiffani is a mother, an instructional leader, a graduate of the BRIGHT New leaders for Ohio program, a former NCAA Division I women's soccer standout, a three-year captain, and a US Olympic Festival team alternate prior to her work as an instructional leader. Tiffani was the youngest individual and only female in company history to be charged with leading the adhesive division responsible for meeting the needs of four fortune 100 companies. In addition, she was also charged with creating and implementing the company's first supplier diversity initiative. Tiffani has taught first, second, and third grade students at a title one neighborhood Montessori School and the Cincinnati public school district, and currently holds a valid Ohio K-12 Professional Administrators license, a Professional K-3 teaching license w/TESOL endorsement, and an American Montessori Society Elementary I credential. She is an active member of the Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, as well as an active member of her church. I cannot fail to mention her business Rustic Urban Life, whose aim is to remind us to amplify gratitude, to preserve the simplicity of things that work, and to focus on bringing people back to the essentials of being, while acknowledging the demands of dynamic and fast-paced environments. Through this interview Tiffani Wills educated us on what it means to become a dandelion by stating, “In essence I learned how to be a dandelion, and that's something that's near and dear to me. You may ask... Why do I say dandelion? It is because dandelions they just don't go away, and I would not go away I kept coming back and learning more.” She also explained that the dandelion pops up in lawns whether you want them or not. They're among the most familiar plants with unmistakable characteristics that everyone knows. An important takeaway from this lesson of becoming a dandelion in life and in your individual fields is this statement from Tiffani when she noted, “Every part of the dandelion is useful so I've used that for myself. And making myself indispensable, making myself familiar with other things and building on those to make it so that that I would have to be indispensable and moving forward.” Overall, here are some leadership tidbits to take away from Tiffani Wills: Know your why, building relationships is priceless, be a lifelong learner, the importance of self-care, form relationships outside of your comfort zone, and remember the importance of getting back to the basics.Check out the full podcast to hear more of Tiffani Will’s thoughts!!To connect with Tiffani visit:Booking Inquiry:  tiffani@rusticurbanlife.comWebsite:  www.rusticurbanlife.comInstagram: rustic_urbanlife

This episode is the third installment of the three-part series on “Homelands and histories.” Liz Harris is the co-founder of the Glass City Goat Gals and Sean Nestor is the co-chair of the Lucas County Green Party. They discussed food access and land use in Northwest Ohio, sharing how local organizations are working to address food-related issues in our communities. Transcript:   Speaker 1:                               From Bowling Green State University, and the Institute for the Study of Culture and Society, this is BG Ideas. Jolie Sheffer:                          Welcome to the BG Ideas podcast, a collaboration between the Institute for the Study of Culture and Society, and the School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University. I'm Jolie Sheffer, an associate professor of English and American culture studies and the director of ICS. This is the third and final episode of a three-part series on Homelands and Histories in which we talk to people making big impacts on local communities through their work on land use and cultural heritage. Jolie Sheffer:                          The word homeland can evoke comforting feelings of patriotism or cultural identity for some, but it can also be used to attempt to justify expulsion or even genocide. Similarly, the word histories is meant to call attention to the many points of conflict, debate, erasure, violence, and silencing that accompany efforts to describe and interpret the past. Today, we are joined by Liz Harris, co-founder of the Glass City Goat Gals, and Sean Nestor, co-chair of the Lucas County Green Party. Jolie Sheffer:                          The Glass City Goat Gals is an agribusiness located in a densely urban area of Toledo. The Goat Gals have established a goat farm and community garden, and their mission is to provide affordable produce and education regarding wellness, healthy eating habits, and environmental sustainability. Jolie Sheffer:                          The Lucas County Green Party is lobbying for the city of Toledo and surrounding area to enact policies that support local urban agriculture. And Sean has personally advocated on behalf of community gardeners facing resistance from local government. Jolie Sheffer:                          Both of these activists are here to discuss how food access and land use figure into the history of our own homeland of Northwest Ohio. I'm very pleased to welcome Sean and Liz to BGSU. Thank you for being here. Liz Harris:                                Thank you for having us. Sean Nestor:                          Yeah, thanks. Jolie Sheffer:                          One of the things that we've been interested in is how different modes and methods of activism can address pressing social issues from a variety of angles. Can you introduce yourselves, tell us a little bit about how you got involved in urban food activism in Northwest Ohio, and how your current projects are supporting that work? Liz Harris:                                Okay. I got involved, I actually worked at Toledo Grows. But prior to Toledo Grows, working there, I took the urban agriculture courses at Owens Community College. And really just saw a need in my community to create a healthier climate in my community. So took some courses, graduated, worked with Toledo Grows, and really got to get to know the community, got them out gardening. Just wanted to take a step further. Liz Harris:                                And so right around where I live, there was a bunch of abandoned homes. We tore those homes down, started very small, few raised beds. I mean the response for the community, you would see families come up with little a grocery bag, picking up some vegetables for dinner. And so we expanded that. I brought the goats in as a source of income to sustain the farm. And so we started there. And it grew. And it's so far so good. Liz Harris:                                And now this is the fourth year of providing, we have a 4-H there for early childhood, and we also provide jobs for young adults during the summer. We have a summer teen employment program where they can learn soft job skills, get a little jingle in their pocket, but also contribute to their community, which goes along way. Sean Nestor:                          My involvement in kind of stems back to 2013. I helped to start a garden in the old West end of Toledo called the Collingwood Garden. And also that same year I ran for city council unsuccessfully. But one of the things that I did was part of my platform was trying to create some new urban agriculture laws. And even some of my friends were kind of like, oh, we don't really need those. There's nothing really specifically to address it, but there's also nothing specifically stopping it. So why fix something that's not broken? Sean Nestor:                          But a few years later, a guy by the name of Thomas Jackson started some very creative urban agriculture work in his neighborhood after acquiring vacant lots near his house. And he began attempting to remediate the soil by using wood chips instead of conventional compost, trying to cut down on the possibility of odor and offensive things. Sean Nestor:                          But some neighbors still complained. And it made its way up to a little bit on the city council. And then eventually into the neighborhoods department, and he was fined $30,000 for having wood chips on his lot. And the actual citation was for having waste or refuse that he was not removing. So they were classifying these wood chips as garbage essentially, and telling him he had to remove the garbage from his property. Sean Nestor:                          And they didn't quite get that he was trying to remediate the soil with the something that is actually functionally urban agriculture. There was head scratching it. Why would anyone put these big piles of wood chips on their property? Well anyways, as he was facing that, he was pointed to me by somebody in the urban agriculture community. And I met with him and talked, and I ended up becoming an advocate for him. Sean Nestor:                          And as the court case went on through all of its twists and turns, I would help publicize what was happening, and made sure that his side of the story got out at least a little bit. And around that time, a lot of people in the urban ag community who were rallying to support Thomas were talking about how maybe it is time to be proactive. And hey Sean, you were kind of talking about that before too anyway. Sean Nestor:                          So an ad hoc group of about a dozen people in the urban ag community from different gardens and entities kind of we work together to draft some urban ag policy, which is now evolving into something called the Urban Agriculture Alliance. So it's growing beyond those dozen folks, and it's becoming pretty much anybody involved with urban ag, or community gardening in the Toledo area. Sean Nestor:                          Basically our goal is to try to make sure that something like what happened to Thomas doesn't happen again. That we are able to provide some education to our policymakers as well as pushback, and also some guidance and advice on policies that they can enact. That's kind of how I got involved with all this. I've been the facilitator for the Urban Agriculture Alliance, helping it spin off and become its own thing so I can step back a little bit. But that's kind of my story. Jolie Sheffer:                          So both of you have been involved in projects that start one way, and then grow and develop in new directions. So could you talk about what you think are some of the strategies for being involved in a movement, or beginning a business that develops and sort of survives past that first year, first flush stage. Liz Harris:                                Right. Sean gave a good word for this. I'm going to let him introduce that new word or concept, but basically being able to adjust to the adversities. Having a clear cut vision is one thing I always suggest, even for the smallest garden. But when you want to do something to have an impact on the community, a clear cut vision or mission statement is very necessary. And then also taking account the cause and the effect. Liz Harris:                                But I want to use your word Sean. You have to have a rhizomatic approach to this. You explain what rhizomatic is. Because you have to have a rhizomatic approach because sometimes the problem is materials. Sometimes the problem is a volunteer, and just a labor support. Sometimes, I mean, you just need water. And so you have to, I said this earlier, farming is something where you're constantly problem solving. And so that's one thing as urban farmers we have to do is problem solve on a day to day basis, and adjust to what's needed and what's not needed, and make sure we were effective. Sean Nestor:                          All right. So yeah, I come kind of from an organizing background. I organize in a lot of capacities, and in different ways. And one of the things, philosophically when you talk with other organizers, people always go back and forth. And the conventional model is, is this more of a vertical organization where there's some strong leadership that kind of sets the tone and everybody just follows that. Is it very horizontal where everyone's more or less treated equally? And there are pros and cons to both of those approaches. Sean Nestor:                          There's a term I heard somebody use once that I respect a lot, and it is rhizomatic. And it's based on the idea of a rhizome- Liz Harris:                                Love it. Love it. Sean Nestor:                          ... from a plant that isn't necessarily going to grow up or sideways. It's going to grow based on where it needs to go in order to thrive. Because plants are adaptive. They're some of the most adaptive things on the planet. And so to internalize that, I think what it really means, I think it's a good goal because it means your horizontal where you need to be, your vertical where you need to be. Sean Nestor:                          But how do you determine that? Well, you do that by looking at the situation you're in, and what makes the most sense at the time. And constantly reevaluating that. Which takes some experience. It takes some critical thinking skills. Liz Harris:                                And some patience. Sean Nestor:                          Yeah. And it takes communication. It takes a lot. But when you can do it, it's beautiful. And I think that most of the movements that have really lasted, have done so because they were elastic enough, they were responsive enough, they were adept enough, they were rhizomatic. Sean Nestor:                          And what we're trying to do with the Urban Agriculture Alliance is very much like that. We started small intentionally because we didn't want to take on too early this big organizing of everybody in the world, trying to get meetings scheduled with dozens of people's competing availabilities. And also because at first there was a lot of interest in maybe bringing in some local politicians. In the first few meetings, there were a couple people who said, I'm good friends with so-and-so on city council. Maybe we should invite them to a meeting. Sean Nestor:                          And I had to kind of push back and say, "I think that if we do that, it's going to end up becoming just automatically kind of a vertical thing because there's a deference to authority that comes with a politician." In my experience, politicians are glad to fulfill that role, but they're not always capable of following through with what they need. Sean Nestor:                          Because at the end of the day, they're the people who cast the votes. They're not really the people who write the laws. It's a common misconception. They usually have legal teams who work for the city to do that, or they have other resources. So I had to kind of implore people, "Hey, let's wait before we bring the city council people in. Because if we trust our own experience in these early formative stages, and we develop what we want, we can hand that over to a policymaker on a silver platter, and say, 'Go ahead and execute this for us. But we wrote the substance. You just take it to that last section on the finish line.'" Sean Nestor:                          And that works out a lot better in most situations with things like this, especially where there's possible contention between the city government that the council kind of inherently has to work with, and people in the city who ultimately I think everybody is supposed to be accountable to. So we had that kind of rhizomatic experience of do we imitate this conventional model because it sounds easy, and it sounds kind of right, or do we kind of follow a different approach that really evaluates is this appropriate at the time? And maybe let's do that later. But for right now, let's take this other path. Liz Harris:                                To piggyback on that, sometimes we adapt. Like for example, we follow a lot of Cleveland's ordinances. And I've always said every city has its unique culture and climate that we have to adjust to. So that's why it's important that we have that real time data from the actual growers in the community to adjust. We're not Cleveland. And so that's why it's very important that we modify those laws and those policies to what's needed in Toledo. Sean Nestor:                          Right. Like for people who don't know, Cleveland got some national recognition for passing some laws to essentially promote urban agriculture. And early on, the kind of ad hoc group of growers that I worked with to develop policy examined those as sort of a starting point because we knew it was good. Sean Nestor:                          But we also looked at it through the lens of does this make sense for Toledo? And there's a lot of things that are really cool, like they have three different levels of green space that are base zoning. We're not sure if we even need one. We had these kinds of debates because it just didn't make sense to us, or something that was a felt need at the time. We thought we'll keep that in the back of our minds so if later urban ag grows and develops, and it has these new challenges, well we can go back and revisit it. But for right now it's, we're just not there. Liz Harris:                                Yeah. I got my shepherd's license from Cleveland. I was in Cleveland when I was just getting education, and just gathering resource. I was up there all the time and Chateau Hough is up there, and they have a sheep grazing next to a hotel. And I have my shepherd's license, but I'm still waiting to use it. So we'll see. Jolie Sheffer:                          So what do you say to young people who are passionate about issues, whether it's the environment, or food access, or something else entirely, but they feel like they don't know where to begin. What would your advice be for how to get involved, and how to support their passion project, or their social issue that interests them? Liz Harris:                                I personally think any youth, and when we're talking youth, I'm thinking of elementary education, high school, start small. Start with your community, your school, your school lunches. I mean, you don't have to change the world in one day. So really start small, and see where you can make the difference. If that be a recycling program, or just accessing fruit, or making sure the school lunch is a little healthier, or accessing more healthier foods at lunch. Start small, but really find that need. When you ever you find the need, and you serve the need, you make a great difference in the community. Sean Nestor:                          Yeah. To reiterate some of that and to underscore it, my advice to people who are like, where do I start? I just say start anywhere. And never be afraid of feeling like, oh, this is too small. And years ago I went to the OSU for a conference called the National Student Power Convergence. It was a number of student activists from all over the country, and some international. This is in the summer of 2012. Sean Nestor:                          And one of the coolest things I saw there was, at the time, I don't know if people know this, but in Quebec, the student unions there are actually organized as labor unions would be here. Which means that when they threatened to raise tuition, the students go on strike. They stopped going to class. And they will strike until they're like, no. And because of that, and because they've had a culture of that for over half a century, their tuition rates for a public university are the equivalent of 1,500 US dollars a semester, whereas most are five or six thousand. Sean Nestor:                          And they got that because they're willing to strike. And I got to see a presentation from organizers from organizations called CLASSE. And it was one of the coolest presentations, and the most inspiring. Because at that time too, they were in the middle of what was ultimately a nine month strike. Because the federal government was intervening and insisting that these students in Quebec start paying more. Sean Nestor:                          And the students went on strike. They had rallies. They were teargassed. And these are students who are organized. And you have to remember at a college or university, students are constantly graduating and moving on. So there's a constant churn. And people asked, how do you keep organized for decades when every four or five years it's totally new set of people. Sean Nestor:                          And what the woman said was, "Well, when I got involved, it was student lunches." They were going to raise the cost of the lunches in the cafeteria by 15 cents. And they had a big organizing campaign against it. And there were people who are always saying like, "Oh, that's so petty. There's so many bigger problems in the world. You're stupid. Why are you wasting your time on such a small issue?" Sean Nestor:                          And the counterpoint they always made was, look, if we never learned to organize and win on small issues, how can you ever ask us to go out and organize on these bigger issues? You're not letting people walk before they learn to run. And so that cynical attitude of, oh, that's too small. That's too petty. You have to push back against that. And if you're guilty of doing it, you've got to stop having that mentality. Because people need the ability to try and experiment with organizing that may be small, but it does get results. And when you get those wins, it really builds up. And that's huge. Liz Harris:                                Yeah. And that's also a reason that Glass City Goat Girls has a youth focus. Because youth are the future. And like you said, that organizing is so good when you see a demonstration with the youth, and really because they're heard. A lot of demonstrations, at least you're seen and you're heard. So that was a good story, good example. Sean Nestor:                          Right. And the one other thing I would mention that people always, it's not just that people think, oh, that's too small. When they were organizing to get their tuition to be 1,500, to retain a $1,500 roughly a semester rate, students from other provinces were like, "Oh, you guys pay way less than us." They were jealous. Like, why are you so upset about paying a few hundred dollars more, you're still paying way less than us. And the response is, "We pay less because we organize. And you guys could do it too if you stop sitting there and lecturing us. But actually started doing what we do." And that really got me motivated to think, they're right. Liz Harris:                                It's got me thinking. It's got me thinking. Jolie Sheffer:                          Liz, you're a BGSU grad, and you've lived in Northwest Ohio for a long time. What have you seen change about how people in local governments approach some of these land management and food access issues in that time? Liz Harris:                                I've actually seen them more visible in the community, I would say. I've seen Mike DeWine on my street. I mean we've seen the mayor. I mean they're actually more visible. But I wish they would be a... what's the word I'm looking for? I wish they were accessible on that [inaudible 00:17:17] because you see them the one time, and it's a media thing. And I definitely like to see them more. And not for my sake because I really, like I said, I have a focus on youth engagement in the community, and I'd like them to know that their law makers and politicians care about their future as well. So that's one thing. I've seen them, but accessibility is not as easy as just seeing them for that one day. Sean Nestor:                          Right. I think that when it comes to changes in how land management has maybe focused over the last 10 years, following the 2008 economic crisis, there was kind of a big boom in community gardens. But a lot of them followed this kind of nonprofit model where they would go for these big grants and pay staff people. They weren't volunteer-driven, they weren't as grassroots. I mean they'll say they're grassroots, but they were still dependent on these grants. Sean Nestor:                          And after a few years when certain parts of the economy got better, and certain parts didn't, the money just wasn't there. Our state government was not really eager to hand out money to people doing community gardens for whatever reason. So a lot of the nonprofit type land management, and the nonprofit type of a community gardening kind of went to the wayside. A lot of CDC's, for example, have since folded. CDC's that were doing incredible work, just they aren't funded. And so it's gone. And so there's that shift away from that. And I think what has been filling in the gap somewhat, although not to the degree that the nonprofits could, has been more grassroots, just people in the community doing stuff. Sean Nestor:                          The other thing I've seen change is the attitude from local politicians, and some good and some bad. So Toledo has all of this vacant land because it's a Rust Belt city with a declining population. And I've talked to certain people on city council. And when I talk about one of the smartest things we can do is repurpose this land for urban agriculture, a lot of people agree with that. But I've heard also, well when we start getting more people, when the population starts reversing and growing, we want to be able to develop that land and sell houses. Sean Nestor:                          So there are people still really holding onto that because Toledo has shown some signs of recovery. And I think people are getting really eager, like, oh, we're going to be on this new path. And I'm skeptical about that. I think we need to assume a continuing decline in population, and more ways of leveraging that land for agriculture purposes rather than trying to speculate on it, and turn it into more houses. Jolie Sheffer:                          Well and that speaks to the need when starting a new initiative to really build that local community support. Right? That there may be a tendency to go big, get the outside money, like bigger is better. But in fact, businesses or organizations that have the greatest influence are those that really are connected to the community, and have a strong base of support. Jolie Sheffer:                          And you've talked, both of you, a lot about partnering with other organizations and other institutions, that kind of the collaborative approach to change. What do you see with, we've talked about some of the opportunities, what are some of the current obstacles to innovation in the region? Liz Harris:                                One, funding. Two, really the soil in the urban setting. The soil, the [inaudible 00:20:31] content is a very serious issue. And it has had effect on youth in the past. And I think it's something that, one, we need to educate the community, because a lot of people got the garden bug, but they don't realize that growing in that soil, you want to be aware of what you're growing in, and how you're growing in. And we want to make sure that we're teaching our community how to grow healthy, and also how to be aware of issues that they might come across growing. Sean Nestor:                          Right. I think one of the obstacles I've run into is the policymakers. Because many of them are not experts on urban agriculture. And while they might be really good with certain other aspects, or tangential matters, there's always this disconnect. Sean Nestor:                          So for example, one of the big problems we have in Toledo is trying to build high tunnels, which are just, they're fairly simple structures. And if you want to do one legally you have to pay a $600 engineering fee, and have an engineer stamp it, like a PE. And that is at least twice as much as it usually costs for the actual materials to construct it. Sean Nestor:                          And the differences, like out in Cleveland, which follows the same building code, well, they don't have the same problem, I guess our local building department interprets some state law that's a little ambiguous differently, and they err on the side of being conservative, and saying, well, just to be sure, we want you to actually have to get an engineer, which is really not affordable or really economical. Sean Nestor:                          So it's just kind of we need to find a way to get that to change, to get them to understand that it doesn't make sense to request an engineering drawing for something that doesn't even have a foundation. It's just something you stick in the ground and have a cover over. But those kinds of gaps where everything looks good until, well, the rubber hits the road. Sean Nestor:                          The biggest thing with the plan commission right now that we're going head to head with is the plan commission in Toledo is really against the idea of being able to put up a table on residential property and sell vegetables that you grow on vacant land there. They're like, "Oh, this is going to bring all this traffic into the neighborhood." They're treating it as a commercial enterprise, which to them may as well be a corner store. Sean Nestor:                          But urban agriculture is unique. It may technically kind of be a commercial enterprise, but it's very much not like a corner store, and you're not going to have those same problems. So helping them understand that this is unique. It does warrant special attention. It shouldn't be lumped in with all these other types of activity. That's what we're really trying to do is get them to adapt. And we're doing that collectively as a group to make sure they understand that the urban ag community, which has a lot of support in Toledo, really demands this change. And we demand that they work with us to find a solution. Liz Harris:                                Yeah, I think the policies should be incentives as of now. The communities are just land sitting there. And so also I hope the policies encourage people to go out and put up a market stand up in their community because it's necessary. It's needed in one. Just in my experience with the neighbors being able to see how I grow the food. They see when I use the compost, when I apply it, they see that. And now they understand, and they know where their food comes from, which creates more dialogue as to what is access to healthy food. Liz Harris:                                In my neighborhood, we have no restaurants. We have one supermarket, I think in a, no two, in about a five mile radius. But people don't have transportation. And all this stuff, it needs to be addressed as far as how is it affecting the health in our community, how's is it affecting, even with the vacant land, you don't want people to come in and start squatting on land. And these becoming trash receptacles for littering and things. So I think we should be very proactive in the policies to help the growers. Jolie Sheffer:                          Well, what you're talking about is how these systems are so deeply enmeshed in other systems, right? That food is not separable from health and community wellness, and socioeconomic concerns, and all of these things. And too often it seems like the policies that exist deal with these things in isolation. And so part of the projects you both are involved in is a more holistic approach to how you're transforming whole communities. And sustainable practices are one piece of that, but it ripples outward from there. Liz Harris:                                Because now I think about it, most of us growers are all in different parts of the Toledo. We are kind of equally spaced out. And I'm in the Cherry Street area. I know we have University Church, we have Toledo Grows, the Collingwood, what's I called, the Forest Garden? I love that garden. Yeah. Liz Harris:                                And so we're all over the place, but each one is so significant where they're orientated. I also work a lot with the Greenville Apartments, started a gardening club there. And believe it or not, I can't be more... these gardeners two years ago, because like I said, when you get people to garden, it has to be authentic relationships, are still gardening. We planted trees over there. We planted fruit trees over there. And to this day, families are still affected by that, those things that are going in there. Jolie Sheffer:                          We've been talking about a lot of the local context, but you've mentioned Cleveland and some other areas. What other organizations, or programs, or initiative are you aware of elsewhere in the country that you see as models of providing good ideas that could be adopted that you'd like to see worked on for our community? Liz Harris:                                Rid-All, they're doing a aquaponics demonstration here in May 19th, Wayman Palmer. Also Rid-All, Chateau Hough. I got to meet him. He was featured. He used an abandoned acre to create wine. He grows grapes, creates wines. His wife is from Toledo. Just a lot of models that I think all of them are not necessarily good, or can be applied to Toledo, but most of them can be applied. They can be micro enterprises that I think would really benefit our Toledo style. We're just the coolest city with great restaurants, great eateries. Downtown is vastly changing, and taken on a new identity. So I think everything is on time. Sean Nestor:                          Policy-wise I think Cleveland is a good basis for a model, although it shouldn't be copied exactly. Try to be rhizomatic, you have to understand certain things of it are going to work well in Toledo, and certain things might not. But as far as some of the practical land use, I think one of the cooler things would be like, I think it's in Portland, maybe Seattle, they've done food forests. Sean Nestor:                          And that's what the Collingwood Garden wants to eventually do, using permaculture practices, which largely become kind of self-sustaining. They want to develop fruit trees, and kind of plant in such a way that they strategically support each other. So even without human beings to go in and weed or do things, it kind of just sustains itself. And also provides food that anybody can just go, and take and eat. And it's healthy, and it's free. Sean Nestor:                          And that's something that we could do as a public use kind of thing. We're used to parks that have ornamental, or decorative plants. But why don't we have parks where you can go and just eat some of the food right off the tree. So that's something that a food forest can kind of do that I think it would be really cool to do in Toledo. Jolie Sheffer:                          Could you talk a bit about your educational background, and how the skills or approaches that you learned in school have shaped the way you approach problem solving today? Sean Nestor:                          Sure. So my background's in engineering. And I actually, for my day job, I work as a network engineer. And engineering really teaches you to look at systems of complex machinery that all work together to create an end product. And when things aren't working on a systemic level, it teaches you to kind of look, okay, this does this, which goes here and does this thing. And if you're getting this outcome, it's probably because this piece isn't working right. Sean Nestor:                          So it kind of teaches you to look at the whole picture, the holistic view, if you will. But also to be able to narrow down and say, hmm, this might be a bottleneck, or this might be a problem, and let's work on this guy here. And I've used that a lot to examine what current obstacles are. And I try to apply that in my kind of rhizomatic organizing approach. Because I think it's difficult to know where to adapt unless you have the analysis ability to say, well the system's supposed to work like this, and if we tweak it here, it'll work a little bit better for this specific outcome, or that outcome. And that's kind of just how I approach it. Liz Harris:                                My educational experience is a little different. I played basketball, All American Basketball all the way to the collegiate level. And so team effort is what I do. I look at everything from a team aspect. And so when you take that into the community, you learn how to rally the troops in the community, and really leverage support. So I think that's one thing that I've taken from my education. Liz Harris:                                And the other is I'm a part of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. And we are built on sisterhood, scholarship, and service. And service being the most important part of that. It's like the grease to the wheel of a community volunteerism. And just get people to give back without always looking for a paycheck. Liz Harris:                                I think so many times people tell a kid to go fill out an application, but it's become so impersonal now, that volunteerism is one way that you can see as, do I like this field, or do I like what I'm doing? Is there passion there? If not, go somewhere else. If so, then you found your niche. So I think that service is what I do as well. And that's what one thing that I've taken from my education. Jolie Sheffer:                          We've talked a bit about young people, and students, and getting involved. And what would be your piece of advice for anyone in the community as a way to first get started in better understanding maybe food issues, and becoming part of the solution? Liz Harris:                                What's really caught on in my neighborhood is actually growing vegetables in their flowers, and in their landscaping, and teaching them like... it's really, they're addicted to growing vegetables now. It's so funny. My cousin, I mean he's like, "I can't stop planting seeds. I got peppers in my front yard." But they're just so amazed by the yields, what they get. Liz Harris:                                And then I just see people, like Toledo Grows gives away growing books. They're just fascinated by growing. But you also see with the father is teaching his son, and his son is teaching his friends. And so it's kind of a chain effect of how people are learning how to live healthier just by one simple garden. Jolie Sheffer:                          Well, there's certainly a way in which our modern lives divorces us from those processes, right? Like, where does fruit comes from? The grocery store. You ask a kid, where do you get your food, and they're likely to say, the grocery store, not- Liz Harris:                                Tomato trees. Jolie Sheffer:                          Right? Where does it come from? What grows on a tree? What grows out of the ground? So certainly becoming more aware of how these processes work. You also had both talked before about the importance of volunteering. Could you say more about some of those ways of getting involved? Liz Harris:                                Well, never be afraid to go out and ask any nonprofit organization for assistance, especially when there's youth. I have this belief that youth should be included in every aspect of their community. When cleaning, when improving law policies, and lawmaking, they should be. So you'd be surprised if you reached out to your local Boys and Girls Club, your local YMCA's, your local Girl Scouts, how much support you would get from those organizations to assist you with those community driven ideas. Sean Nestor:                          I think you just find an that's doing something you're interested, and you show up. I can't stress enough. It sounds so simple and so mundane. But really just showing up and listening. And always listen at first, and find an opportunity, and hey, I might be able to help with that. Even if it's something like just setting up the chairs after an event. Things like that. And before you know it, people come to know you, they think of you when there's opportunities. Sean Nestor:                          That's the rhizomatic way, I think, is just showing up, listening, and responding when an opportunity presents itself that fits. And it takes time. And I think that's something that a lot of kind of our current culture, really just the dominant culture in America, is very like, if it's not happening right now, I'm done. You got to be willing, just like with growing, you got to be willing to be patient. Give it time to grow, to develop, not rush it, or get mad at it because it takes its time. And if you are willing to give that patience, you're going to see the outcome, and it's going to be beautiful. Liz Harris:                                Right. I'm so proud to say the Goat Girls since we started, crime has been reduced by 50%. In fact it's reduced so much that I can't get a camera that I want. So I mean, you may not see the improvement one way, but there's other aspects of reducing crime and reduction of litter, youth truancy. I mean all these things are affected by just being a healthy community. So look at the effects of it in more than just fruit and healthy. It's health, it's safety, it's community, it's neighbor, it's neighborhood, it's all of that. Jolie Sheffer:                          Any last words, or any other pieces of advice you'd like to share? Liz Harris:                                I just want to thank you for having me out here today because anytime I have a chance to speak on stewardship, which is just taking leadership in your community, or over your land, it's just important to me to explain to others that you should do the same as well in your neighborhood. Whether you are in an apartment, or whether you're in a multifamily home, you can always take leadership in your space. So do so. Sean Nestor:                          I would get a little more specific, and just urge anybody interested in urban agriculture specifically to look up the group, Toledo Urban Ag on Facebook, and join it. And if they happen to hear it before this event, we're going to be meeting on Friday, March 9th at 6:30 PM at the SeaGate Food Bank, that's the Urban Agriculture Alliance that's formed. We highly encourage anybody. And you don't have to be in Toledo for it. If you're just in the region and interested, we'd love to have you out there and be part of our group. So hopefully that'll get some more people out. Jolie Sheffer:                          Great. Well thank you so much for being here. It's been a pleasure talking with you both. Our producer today is Chris Cavera. Special thanks to our co-sponsors for this event, the College of Health and Human Services, the Stoddard and O'Neill Fund in the School of Cultural and Critical Studies, and the Center for Community and Civic Engagement. We'd also like to thank the Office of Campus Sustainability for their work as well. Thank you very much. Liz Harris:                                Thank you.

EPISODE 2 -- Come on the journey with us as Kishshana shares her letter of growth as a self-made business woman.We talk about what it is like creating your own footprint in the sand of building her own corporation.Kishshana Palmer, is a uni-mom, trainer, educator, distinguished lady of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated andprofessional speaker. She is the founder of Kishshana & Co. and author/blogger for "Secret Lives of Leaders". Whenshe is not starring in the Life of My Preteen (okay it's not a real show, but it could be), she is dropping knowledgeabout leadership and life. Kishshana is the epitome of your classic 90's Queens homegirl and quintessential corneroffice executive. She is your daily dose of Claire Huxtable with a side of Blanche Devereaux.Social: @funddiva (everywhere)Websiteswww.Kishshanaco.comwww.loveletterstomysorors.comCourse:www.501seeprofit.comwww.Kishshanaco.com/KishCamp#TDYP#Gettingprepared#thedearyouproject

WSBI "Your Resource For Success" Podcast Presents Serial Entrepreneur & Best Selling Author Ashley Little.Ashley Little is a Corporate Professional by day and Entrepreneur by night, 2X Best Selling Author, Host of Authors On The Rise, Speaker, ForEX Trader, Vice President of Operations of DMV Masterminds, Host of Creating Your Seat At The Table, Co-Host of The Tamie Collins Markee Radio Show, Co-Founder of Sweetheart Scholars Non-Profit, Owner and Creator of Creative Broadcasting, Co-Founder and Owner of T.A.L.K Radio/TV Network, LLP, Vice President Of Sales/Marketing for Melanin People Magazine, Sales/Marketing, Contributing Writer and Event Correspondent for SwagHer Magazine, and Blogger and Media for BlkWomenHustle.Ashley is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and a member of Alpha Phi Omega.

Ashley Little is a strong leader who has a passion for changing lives through education. She has been working in the for-profit education field for over 13 years. She has held many different leadership positions and she loves being able to help students who might not have the opportunity to attend a four year college continue to be successful. Ms. Little is an Entrepreneur and Best Selling Author who loves empowering women in many different walks of life to build confidence emotionally, mentally, and spiritually through public speaking. Next, Ms. Little is a WomanSpeak Circle Leader Business Owner. She teaches women how to be more confident in every area of life through public speaking. She teaches them how to be more confident in their abilities to speak up and have a voice. She takes pride in helping women share their voices and deepen their leadership. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated and a member of Alpha Phi Omega. She is very involved in her community, organizations and non-profits. Currently, she is one of the founders of “The Sweetheart Scholars Scholarship” along with three other powerful women. She believes Financial Freedom and Retirement is something we all want and need. Ms. Little received her undergraduate degree in English from North Carolina A&T State University. Next, she received her Master’s Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology. Ms. Little is a mover and shaker and she continuously pushes herself to be better than she was yesterday. She gives GOD all the credit for everything that has happened in her life. She has strong faith and determination to be great. She believes her only competition is herself. Her favorite scripture is Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.

Kumari Williams Experienced certified Talent Acquisition Director with over 15 years. Kumari Williams joined the Executive Board of Perfectly Scarred, Inc. as Vice President in 2017. She has an extensive business operations background having held several director level positions within Human Resources in the public sector; including 6 years with ADP and currently HARMAN International.  As Director of Global Talent Acquisition at HARMAN she leads a team of professionals in the U.S. and Europe.  Kumari holds a BBA in Business Administration from Grand Valley State University and an MBA from Wayne State University. While at GVSU Kumari was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. As a leader in the local community and abroad, Kumari strives to put the needs of others first and has a ‘servant leadership’ approach to working with others.  She is passionate about helping people develop and believes that transparency combined with trust is the foundation for building an environment that promotes and supports growth. Kumari and her loving husband Plesze along with two sons Ethan and Aiden are active in their church and community and reside in Farmington Hills, MI. In this podcast, you'll learn:   1.  What are the top challenges for women in the workplace 2.  Best steps women should take for career growth 3.  Best ways to navigate politics at the workplace or in career 4.  How balance career and life 5.  How find time for volunteer work 6.  How do you find your “best leadership style”   Keep in contact with us, sign up and get our free gift to YOU: http://www.drgenevaspeaks.com Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast & let us what you think, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review

Diva Tech Talk spoke with Eboni Mack, Senior Manager, Analytics, at GTB (www.gtb.com). In high school, Eboni originally had her eye on a thespian career, but instead decided to focus on communications studies in college (“the way people think and how they consume media.”).  During her college years at the University of Michigan (www.umich.edu), Eboni benefited from a public relations internship at Lapides Publicity Giragosian, a media internship at Fox 2 News (http://www.fox2detroit.com/), a writing stint at the Michigan Daily (https://www.michigandaily.com/)  and an internship at Radio One (https://urban1.com/radio-one/).  Post-graduation, her first job was as an account executive for AT&T (www.att.com). Simultaneously she went back to school for her MBA, with a dual concentration in marketing and management, from Wayne State University (www.wsu.edu).  Two years in, Eboni moved into a market analyst position, a role she held for four years.   She then shifted to MRM McCann (https://mrm-mccann.com/), a large advertising agency (part of the global MRM Worldwide Group) that specializes in helping large companies effectively convey their brand value and deeply connect with customers.  Eboni’s initial MRM McCann assignment was as senior data analyst for General Motors (www.gm.com).  She dove into CRM (customer relationship management) analytics, dissecting email campaigns for Buick and GMC, then a senior site analyst role, evaluating consumer behavior across all GM brands. Eboni then migrated to Team Detroit, going through a brand change to GTB ( Global Team Blue), and is proud of their heritage as a full-service agency to Ford Motor Company (www.ford.com) .  “We have creative, project management, strategy and a huge marketing science unit, that has different analytics disciplines from media to online search to attitudinal and survey.” Eboni exclaimed.  “Bringing all those disciplines together to serve our singular client,” is GTB’s key differentiator in the competitive advertising world.  Eboni’s current role is focused on website optimization. Eboni sees her key strengths as diligence, drive, and inquisitiveness. “I am always looking to learn,” she said. “Technology is an industry that is always changing. You need to constantly be feeding your brain with knowledge and information just to keep up!”  She said that “being a woman of color has definitely shaped my experience.  Throughout my career, there have been many times when I have been ‘the only’ in a room! But it has shaped my experience in a positive way and has allowed me to bring a different perspective to the table.” Eboni is ambitious.  “Within a few years, I see myself moving into a director role, where I am leading a division or department. Long-term, I see myself exploring entrepreneurship.”  She also plans to get her PhD, at some point in the future, to teach at the university level, later in her career. For Eboni, “happiness is about being fulfilled in whatever it is I am doing.”  Her current sources of happiness include her stimulating career, strong relationships with friends and family, and traveling the world.  “That criteria may change as I enter different parts of my life.”  Eboni acknowledged that “I have a fear of failure. My greatest fear is allowing my fear of failure to hold me back. When I leave this earth, I want to know that I’ve accomplished everything I wanted to accomplish. I don’t want to miss out on anything because I was afraid to take a risk.” Eboni’s advice to women destined to lead includes: “Always be in a constant state of learning.” “Don’t be afraid to think outside the box.” “Give back along the way.” Eboni served as an advisor to the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated (http://www.deltasigmatheta.org/educational.html).  “I also studied abroad, in South Africa, so I did a lot of volunteering with youth, including the St. Philomena’s Children’s Home and LoveLife, a health awareness organization geared toward youth in South Africa.” “What I would tell the ‘younger Eboni’,” she said “is that you don’t have to have it all figured out. I literally thought I was going to be ruling the world by 25. When that didn’t happen, it was a little disappointing. Now I would tell myself to ‘allow yourself to be human.’  You don’t have to have all the answers. And that’s ok, because life is really about the journey, and not the destination.” The best way to contact Eboni J. Mack is through her Linked In account. For the full blog write up, make sure to check us out on online at www.divatechtalk.com, on Twitter @divatechtalks, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/divatechtalk. Follow our show and tell us what you like with an online review.

Alicia Cobb, MSW, LCSW is a mental health Therapist who relocated to Charlotte, NC from Los Angeles, CA about 2 years ago. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University for her undergraduate degree and Howard University for her Master's degree—both in Social Work. Alicia currently runs her own private practice, Building Endurance PLLC where she provides outpatient therapy to children and adults. She also teaches part-time in a Master's of Social Work program out of Simmons College, UNC Charlotte, and Winthrop University. Her platforms include advocating for healthy relationships, female empowerment, and decreasing the stigma around mental health. Alicia walks firmly in her faith and believes sincerely in the power of change. She enjoys marathon running, writing poetry, reading and playing with her dog, affectionately known as Benji. Alicia co-hosts a mental health podcast 2 Elephants in the Room with a colleague. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, the National Urban League, and Charlotte Mecklenburg Black Chamber of Commerce. Last year she was a proud honoree of the Top 30 under 30 award by the Charlotte Black Chamber of Commerce. www.buildingendurance.com

  With an extensive background in grass roots marketing, and youth development Aarian (formally Pope) Punter couples all her talents as a professional spoken word and motivational speaker with her current role as Program Manager for the Amachi New York Mentoring Program through the New York City Mission Society; a community based on-to-one mentoring agency that provides volunteer opportunities for caring adults looking to mentor young people who have at least one parent currently incarcerated. For several years prior to her work with New York City Mission Society, Aarian worked in the entertainment industry as both an executive and artist.  Aarian landed national voice over roles, worked as an actor in a comedy sketch team with Comedian Mike Epps and Donnell Rawlings and wrote and performed original ground breaking spoken word interludes on major recordings working with such artists as Anthony Hamilton; Hip Hop group the Lost Boys and R&B recording duo Koffee Brown. While performing she also worked at various after school community programs throughout New York City including Minisink Townhouse, Uth Turn, Educational Alliance, and Urban Assembly in the Bronx, New York.  Through NACA (National Association of College Activities) from 1997 to 2003 Aarian performed at over 50 Colleges and Universities throughout the United States as far as the University of Alaska at Anchorage. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, New York Alumne Chapter and continues to serve on the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy for young girls ages 10 to 13. Aarian is a wife and mother of two; holding a Masters of Science Degree in Corporate Communications, from the College Of New Rochelle.   

With an extensive background in grass roots marketing, and youth development Aarian (formally Pope) Punter couples all her talents as a professional spoken word and motivational speaker with her current role as Program Manager for the Amachi New York Mentoring Program through the New York City Mission Society; a community based on-to-one mentoring agency that provides volunteer opportunities for caring adults looking to mentor young people who have at least one parent currently incarcerated. For several years prior to her work with New York City Mission Society, Aarian worked in the entertainment industry as both an executive and artist. Aarian landed national voice over roles, worked as an actor in a comedy sketch team with Comedian Mike Epps and Donnell Rawlings and wrote and performed original ground breaking spoken word interludes on major recordings working with such artists as Anthony Hamilton; Hip Hop group the Lost Boys and R&B recording duo Koffee Brown. While performing she also worked at various after school community programs throughout New York City including Minisink Townhouse, Uth Turn, Educational Alliance, and Urban Assembly in the Bronx, New York. Through NACA (National Association of College Activities) from 1997 to 2003 Aarian performed at over 50 Colleges and Universities throughout the United States as far as the University of Alaska at Anchorage. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, New York Alumne Chapter and continues to serve on the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy for young girls ages 10 to 13. Aarian is a wife and mother of two; holding a Masters of Science Degree in Corporate Communications, from the College Of New Rochelle. For more info: http://www.indiereviewcd.com https://twitter.com/IndieRevue https://www.instagram.com/indie.review https://www.facebook.com/indie.review --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/indie-review/support