Podcasts about influential black women

I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Dawn Foster, owner of D Foster Marketing Consulting, on my podcast Hourly to Exit.

In this episode, you're going to hear how you can overcome self-sabotage by taking control of your everyday choices. This week we're joined by chief activator Lucinda Cross, who talks us through developing new habits that allow us to believe big and achieve bigger.About Lucinda Cross:Lucinda Cross is an entrepreneur, motivational superstar and bestselling author who tells it like it is. If you want inspiration, authenticity, and straight talk with business and personal development leaders, then Lucinda Cross is your go-to. She is a Certified Business Coach, and TV Lifestyle Expert, Lucinda Cross is the CEO of two personal and professional development companies, Activate Worldwide LLC. and Activate Your Life.org brands, which include The Big ASK, WE Nation, and Activate Your Life Leadership training. She is a former corporate executive and leadership empowerment trainer for Fortune 500 companies including NIKE, Prudential Securities, DELTA Air Line, and ESSENCE Magazine. The Department of Justice calls on Lucinda to co-convene women's initiatives, gather local women leaders, strategically plan the mobilization of women, and provide insight on women's empowerment, reentry, and development. Lucinda launched a community service initiative known as WE Nation, to serve at-risk youth and women that have grown to a network of over 100k. She is an award-winning influencer who has received the Life Time Achievement Award from former President Barack Obama, 40 under 40 Award from Westchester County, 25 Influential Black Women, and many more.Listen and learn:1. Why we have to own our genius even when it feels difficult 2. Why we need to control the mental airwaves to protect ourselves from self-sabotage3. How Lucinda overcame cycles of self-sabotageYou can catch the entire episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thegreatgirlfriends —————————We want to hear from you! Shoot an email over to welcome@thegreatgirlfriends.com or drop a DM directly to Sybil ON IG @sybil_amutiFollow now

Meet Naketa Ren ThigpenNaketa Ren Thigpen is on a mission to build stronger families that L.E.A.V.E new multi-generational imprints, witnessed from the ripples of love, empathy, adventure, victory, and edification they create from their wholeness. Naketa's the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the World, activating power couples and potent humans who are ready to recalibrate and own their right to be intentionally selfish to amplify relationship intimacy as they grow to live in the space of (and) fully. After a successful career helping families push through trials caused by trauma, lost confidence and communication challenges impacting intimacy within their relationships, Naketa Ren Thigpen broke barriers and glass ceilings when she decided to break free from outdated expectations and binding patriarchal definitions that limit the ability to self-actualize. Formerly trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Naketa architected her core professional skill set as a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert with strategically infused tenets of metaphysics and coaching to set a new bar, creating ripples inside the personal development industry. Featured on the Lifestyle Channel, International Radio shows, Award Winning Podcasts, honored by the NAACP as one of 104 Most Influential Black Women in Philadelphia, and recipient of the National Association for Professional Women of Excellence Award, Naketa is a woman who wears many hats without apology or explanation. She has provided personal growth training, development, and advice for over 10,000 global professionals, ranging in ranks from CEOs of multi-billion-dollar corporations to ultra-high-net-worth entrepreneurs of fast-scaling start-ups. Utilizing her distinct experiential, intuitive and highly energetic style, Naketa is the host of the Balance Boldly Podcast & International Best Selling Author of the book Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love, and Laugh Your Way to Joy. A highly sought-after Transformative Empowerment Speaker and CEO of ThigPro Balance (and) Relationship Management Institute, this brilliant beauty has revolutionized how to heal traumas while balancing work/life (and LOVE).  Learn More Herehttps://thigpro.com/evolve-arrive-expandAudience FREE BOOK!https://aselfishbook.com/ The Giving Starts With You Podcast is all about helping men and women discover inner peace, strength and self-love through giving to themselves so that they may be able to give to others.   From time to time, I will be bringing on guests who will share stories of how they gave to themselves, resulting in the ability to serve others.  My hope is that this show will help you see that you are not alone in your struggles. We all face difficult challenges in our lives at one time or another, but we don't always feel seen or heard.  I see you! You are not alone! I hope this show empowers you and makes you feel that you are VISIBLE,  VALIDATED and VICTORIOUS! Sometimes we just need to quiet the noise around us so that we may really FEEL, HEAR and DISCOVER what we are passionate about and start healing from the inside out.My ultimate goal is for you to live your life authentically and live it the way you want to.  In 2005, I learned that life is just too short to waste, so let yourself shine and do what makes you happy!To learn more about your host, Nelia Hutt visit https://www.neliahutt.comHelping you discover Inner Peace through Giving!Contact Nelia at hello@neliahutt.comSubscribe to the Podcast YouTube Channel to  watch the videos of the episodes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClc6cfjxUxZ16QBtL87M14wBuy Her book Giving My Heart Room to Breathe - A journey through Grief, Healing and Giving https://www.amazon.com/GIVING-MY-HEART-ROOM-BREATHE/dp/1777670608/ref=sr_1_1?crid=C8STS22F31RT&dchild=1&keywords=giving+my+heart+room+to+breathe&qid=1625183016&sprefix=giving+my+heart%2Caps%2C387&sr=8-1

Can being selfish save your life? It did for my highly energetic next guest, Naketa Thigpen. Naketa's mission is to help you find and create balance in life and relationships, by learning how to be intentionally selfish, giving yourself permission to pause, and deepening intimacy (which goes beyond the bedroom). After a successful career as a Clinical Social Worker, Naketa added to her core professional skill set as a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert with blending a bit of metaphysics and coaching to set a new bar, and creating ripples inside the personal development industry. Featured on the Lifestyle Channel, International Radio shows, Award Winning Podcasts, honored by the NAACP as one of 104 Most Influential Black Women in Philadelphia, recipient of the National Association for Professional Women of Excellence Award, Naketa is a woman who wears many hats without apology or explanation. She has provided personal growth training, development, and advice for over 10,000 global professionals, ranging in ranks from CEOs of multi-billion-dollar corporations to ultra-high net worth entrepreneurs of fast-scaling start-ups. Naketa is the host of the Balance Boldly Podcast & International Best Selling Author of the book 'Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love, and Laugh Your Way to Joy.' A highly sought after Transformative Empowerment Speaker and CEO of ThigPro Balance (and) Relationship Management Institute, this brilliant beauty has revolutionized how to heal traumas while balancing work/life (and LOVE). - How choosing to be selfish can change the course of your life (and maybe save it) - Busyness and how it's a trauma response + how to break free - How 'to divorce yourself' and start on a new path - Intimacy + what how it applies to all areas of your life Find Naketa: IG @askniketa https://thigpro.com/

#Blaxcellence #BlackWomen (Video) The Most Influential Black Women: The Blaxcellence Podcast *Originally Aired: October 13th, 2022* Join TJ, Tommy, and Special Guest Kim on the 10th episode of The Blaxcellence Podcast! Join us as we talk about the most influential Black women! Support The Mexcellence: www.MexMerch.com Twitch: twitch.tv/the_mexcellence YouTube: youtube.com/themexcellence Podcast: anchor.fm/themexcellence

#Blaxcellence #BlackWomen The Most Influential Black Women: The Blaxcellence Podcast *Originally Aired: October 13th, 2022* Join TJ, Tommy, and Special Guest Kim on the 10th episode of The Blaxcellence Podcast! Join us as we talk about the most influential Black women! Support The Mexcellence: www.MexMerch.com Twitch: twitch.tv/the_mexcellence YouTube: youtube.com/themexcellence Podcast: anchor.fm/themexcellence

Tracy has been a leader in her community, advocate and mentor for over 18 years. By trade, she is an award-winning Project Manager. ADVERTISE WITH THE CNN PODCAST Tracy made history being elected the first African American President of the League of Women Voters of Georgia. She was also selected by LWVUS to be a National Coach with the Ruth S. Shur Fellow Program. With 12 local leagues and 600 members statewide, the League works tirelessly to empower voters and defend our democracy. They do this by registering citizens to vote, educating them on the process, hosting candidate and issue forums, as well as creating an on-line voter guide to assist citizens in preparing their ballot choices for elections. The League is a Nonpartisan organization fighting for the people on issues ranging from healthcare to education to voting rights. Tracy has been a member of the League for 20 years. She has served her community through various nonprofit organizations since she was in middle school. Tracy has been an avid member of Toastmasters. She has been featured in radio, print and television interviews because of her service, dedication and perseverance. She was featured in Urban Spice Magazine for Women's History Month; and was honored to be named one of Atlanta's 100 Most Influential Black Women by the Atlanta Business League two years in a row. Tracy, and her husband Eric, have 3 children and 1 grandson. They cherish the memory of their daughter Monica LaShundra, who died in a car accident. In her spare time, she loves to travel, read, cook, and enjoys riding her motorcycle. How to contact Tracy and The League of Women Voters of Ga: Website: www.lwv.org Do you hae a question or ccomment for Tracy, Sheila ro Ericka? Please write it below. Thank you!

The Top 20 most influential Black Women of 2022 is a discussion about just that. You will hear some names such as Beyonce, Ciara, Oprah, and Candace Owens but who is your top 20 most influential black men in 2022?

The Top 20 most influential Black Women of 2022 is a discussion about just that. You will hear some names such as Beyonce, Ciara, Rihanna, Candace Owens but who is your top 20 most influential black men in 2022?

This week on The Raw Report, Dice and Bomb continue with their list of most influential black woman; starting off with Jill Scott and Maya Angelou (who share a birthday), then discussing Oprah, Whoopi Goldberg, Ava DuVernay, Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen, Tracee Ellis Ross, Simone Biles and last but not least Missy Elliot. Please enjoy a mad empowering episode of the world's most dangerous podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Named one of the 11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know by Travel Noire, Rachel Hill is a trailblazing Travelpreneur, Speaker, and Published Author. With a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing, she has merged her Tech and Digital Marketing expertise and passion for travel into a global brand. Her engaged audience of over 30,000 sees her as a leader in both the travel and tourism space and the Digital Marketing industry. Utilizing her marketing and Influencer expertise, Rachel coaches new and aspiring Travel Brand Business creators and on how to build successful online brands, how to create valuable content, and how to monetize their brands. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Rachel Hill about how travel influencers can help brands reach niche markets. She shares her insights on demystifying travel in the Black community and gives an example of a successful creative influencer campaign she worked on to flip the narrative on cold-weather destinations. Rachel also breaks down the KPIs that she thinks are most important for influencer marketing and why it's much more valuable to focus on the impact of a campaign rather than how many likes you get. What You Will Learn: The best ways for destinations to approach influencers Why it's critical to have a coherent strategy when working with travel influencers How to measure interest and conversion rates from campaigns with influencers Best practices for influencer marketing to niche audiences How destinations can ensure they are open, authentic, and diverse in their marketing materials Why Rachel believes this is the perfect time for organizations and travel brands to be innovative and creative to attract visitors Engaging Your Audience When travel destinations approach influencers, it is important that they really understand whether that influencer's values and content align with theirs. There is no point in pursuing influencers with huge follower numbers if their audience doesn't connect to your purpose. A recent shift in destination marketing has seen a move towards micro-influencers who have engaged audiences who trust their opinion and direction. Don't focus on the numbers — focus on the impact. Niche Audiences If a destination wants to tap into a new niche audience, it's essential to be authentic by working with someone who can represent that niche audience well. You can shift the narrative and open up your region to travelers who had not previously considered it a place to visit by asking for the feedback of an influencer in that niche group. Rachel Hill gives her perspective on approaching influencers in a specific niche and outlines the best practices for influencer marketing to niche audiences. Quiz: https://www.rachelvhill.com/quiz Websites: https://www.racheltravels.com/ https://www.rachelvhill.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelvhill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRachelVHill Twitter: https://twitter.com/Therachelvhill

Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We cover everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I speak with Rachel V. Hill. Rachel is a trailblazing Travelpreneur, Speaker, and Published Author who joins us to talk about moving and living abroad during the pandemic. This is a question that comes up a lot in our community! People want to know if they can move abroad, if they should move abroad, and how to move abroad during these unprecedented times. Rachel will cover all this and more (she even takes a few community questions)! And share with us her own move abroad – to Mexico in the midst of COVID. What we discuss: Her “retirement” from corporate america and how she launched a successful six-figure travel influencer brand How she prepared to travel the world long-term Her advice for women who want to hit refresh but are paralyzed by fear and the unknown If moving abroad during the pandemic is possible How she moved to Mexico in 2020 What you need to be aware of before making the leap in the current state of the world How to find official COVID-19 protocol resources in your new country How to deal with COVID-19 related challenges on your own abroad? and much much more! About Rachel Named one of the “11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know” by Travel Noire, Rachel V. Hill is a trailblazing Travelpreneur, Speaker, and Published Author. With a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing, she has merged her expertise in Tech and Digital Marketing and passion for travel into a global brand. Now running a marketing agency, Rachel’s passion is to hit new and veteran travel professionals up level their marketing with high-ticket digital products and automated processes. Connect with Rachel on her website, Instagram, LinkedIn, and check out her podcast. Get your copy of I'm Outta Here! An American's Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our Forbes feature: How Americans Can Move To Europe (It’s Easier Than You Think)!

Monthly Wrap Up Hey Everyone in this podcast I update y'all On what's been going on I'm hip hop lately. Chet Haze's White Boy Summer https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.61297/title.jack-harlow-2pac-collaborator-jon-b-dragged-into-chet-hanks-white-boy-summer-fiasco Quavo & Saweetie Altercation https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.www.complex.com/music/quavo-saweetie-physical-altercation-elevator-video Eminem Almost Signed to No Limit https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hotnewhiphop.com/master-p-and-eminem-unite-in-classic-throwback-pic-news.129329.html%3f_amp Hip Hop DX Asia https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-owned-hip-hop-media-platform-hiphopdx-expands-into-asia/ Nipsey Hussle's Killer Requesting Reduced Bail https://thesource.com/2021/03/29/nipsey-hussles-accused-killer-requests-bail-reduction/ University in North Carolina Teaching Classes about Influential Black Women in the Arts https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wcnc.com/amp/article/news/community/for-the-culture/heres-the-latest-hip-hop-course-being-offered-at-johnson-c-smith-university-on-influential-black-women/275-7382c330-88d8-4c85-b612-efaa93709cb0 Bushido Harvey's New Music Speaking Out Against Racism https://m.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/rochester-hip-hop-artists-combat-racial-injustice/Content?oid=12889261 Joe Budden Not Having Rory & Mal on the Podcast Meghan Markle & Prince Harry. Are You A Hip Hop Artist Looking For Exposure? Contact me using chasetalkshiphoppodcast@gmail.com with any questions regarding my content or if you are an artist looking to be interviewed, have your song played etc... All my inquiries will be taken through the email above. Follow Chase On Social Media: Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/chasehillhiphop New Album “H3art: Into the Soil”: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26XiLiQCYzsgZhHQtXuFcS?nd=1 Thank You All For Listening P.S. please take time to leave a review and subscribe⬆️⬆️⬆️ on all my channels and social media. Future rewards will be given to people who support the most

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I am kicking off Black History Month talking with one of the hottest Female Boss Entertainment Executives in the industry! If you’ve like Dr. Phill, Inside Edition and the Biggest Loser than you want to meet the woman behind the scenes making it happen, my girl Tia D. Rudd @ttrunstv

Want to know how to build a career while being constantly underestimated? Need encouragement to succeed as the first and only one that looks like you in the boardroom? Unsure of how to ask for what you want? Well, we have the show for you... Today's special guest is author, trailblazer, speaker, and leader, Charlene Wheeless. Her incredible journey is filled with growth, reinvention, perseverance, and so much more. Everyone should kick-start a productive and fulfilling 2021 with this episode filled with action and principles.  Charlene is a renowned communications expert with more than three decades of experience in corporate communications. As a C-suite executive and communicator for more than 20 years, Charlene has lived the experience of being a Black female at large, global organizations. The accumulation of her skills and experiences has positioned her as a cornerstone in ensuring inclusivity and diversity in corporate environments. Her experiences both in the boardroom and in life, combined with recent discussions have led her to share her insights on cultural competency. Ms. Wheeless was recently named by PRWeek magazine one of the 50 most influential PR professionals in the industry, for the third consecutive year. She has also been named to the PR Hall of Femme, the PR Global Power Book, and the 2017 National Journal “25 Influential Black Women in Business.”  As a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity expert, Charlene Wheeless operates Charlene Wheeless, LLC. She also serves as a Senior Advisor for Racial Justice. This amazing woman and her journey are powerful beyond belief. Listen to this episode to believe so much more is possible for you too, especially if you want to live a big, audaciously fulfilling, and passion-driven life. 

In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish speaks with Kim Davis, Senior Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth & Legislative Affairs at the National Hockey League, the premier professional ice hockey league in the world on: Hockey is indeed for everyone - NHL's vision for youth hockey.In this capacity, Kim leads a role reporting to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to attract, develop and retain fans – with a specific focus on multi-cultural audiences – through culture, youth participation, and social impact initiatives. “Kim’s professional experience uniquely qualifies her to ensure that our League is growing the game of hockey by demonstrating the leadership principles and values in communities and with all stakeholders that can ultimately lead to new and increased fandom,” said Commissioner Bettman.Ms. Davis has been recognized by Hockey News’ “2020 Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in the sport,” Essence Magazine’s “Woke” - 2019 Change Agents, Adweek’s “30 Most Powerful Women in Sports,” Sports Business Journal’s “GameChangers,” and Savoy Magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Corporate America.” She has received other notable recognitions including Savoy Magazine’s “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America” and showcased in Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business.” In 2012, she was profiled with First Lady Michelle Obama in Essence magazine’s “28 Most Influential Black Women in America.”Hear Kim's journey to the NHL through, what may seem, as an unconventional pathway to become a change agent in making hockey appealing to a more diverse audience to both players and fans. Kim discussed how events this year connected to Black Lives Matter became an acceleration point for the NHL to build deeper awareness and education in the hockey community to deal with human rights issues top down and bottom up. The players and leadership team have been key in making a stance on being allies and ensuring no one is denied opportunity or treated lesser than because of the colour of their skin.To increase diversity and inclusion in hockey, the NHL dug into where they needed to focus and increase cultural availability within communities. While many may think the decline in participation is due to access to the game or the equipment required, the driving issue is that people don't feel a cultural connection to hockey.To ensure more voices are part of the decision making and change required, the NHL has set up committees to have a full 360 understanding of what the ecosystem wants from sport in the future including committees for:PlayersYouth SportFansBe inspired by the change Kim is supporting the NHL in creating for minorities and females to build a stronger ecosystem for years to come.If you are a parent or coach who wants to learn more about courses or resources to help you build a quality environment for your child and athletes, reach out to us at www.justgoplay.ca.Follow Just Go Play on Instagram @qualitycoaching to receive coaching insights and information. Just Go Play is the resource for parents, teachers, coaches, and athletes to understand how sports will help build skills for life. The mission is to help and encourage kids, parents, and coaches to enjoy sports and participate for life.

"Troubles Don't Last Forever" Mona Dixon is no stranger to going through tough circumstances such as homelessness, but she overcame it and will be sharing her story of inspiration and encouragement with you! About Mona: Mona and her family lived on the streets and moved from one homeless shelter to another until the age of 13. A few short years later she was honored byThe President of the United States in the Oval Office.  After receiving her coveted Boys & Girls Clubs of America "National Youth of the Year Award," Mona was appointed to serve as the youngest member of a U.S. Presidential Community Service Committee alongside four other distinguished individuals. At 18, Mona was also named one of the "Most Influential Black Women," alongside Oprah and Michelle Obama, by Essence Magazine. This has all led to her being awarded over $100,000 in scholarships, sharing the stage with "A" list celebrities, being featured in the national media, and starring in a national campaign commercial with Mark Wahlberg. Mona, at 27, is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in organizational leadership and empowering others while speaking for corporate companies, schools, youth organizations, fundraisers, graduations, parent organizations, and homeless shelters.  For over 100 years, the Mesa Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of Business in Mesa, AZ. The Chamber's mission is to improve, promote and advocate for the business community. Learn more at http://mesachamber.org.

Kimberly Davis is a trailblazer and change agent, positively disrupting the financial industry and wide world of sports over her illustrious 30+ year career. Well-regarded as a resilient and visionary leader, Davis brings change to life through sound strategic planning and strong organizational development. She is an inspirational storyteller, an architect of coalitions and a culture builder, with a style that empowers others and a belief that successful business contributes to healthy, vibrant communities. Driven by both data and a passion for progress, she has consistently provided structure and glide paths for organizations to realize their potential for sustainable business growth. Currently, as Executive Vice President of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs at the National Hockey League – the premier professional ice hockey league in the world – Davis has set the League on a new course to attract, retain and develop fans, with a specific focus on multi-cultural audiences. Reporting to Commissioner Gary Bettman, she is positively influencing and impacting the decisions of 31 NHL Club owners and executives relating to culture, youth participation, social impact, and sustainability, in an effort to improve access and availability of the sport and grow the League’s business for the long-term. As Commissioner Bettman said, “Kim ensures that our League is growing the game responsibly, through the demonstration of leadership principles and core values that connect hockey’s stakeholders and improves our communities in ways that will lead us to new and increased fandom.” Davis has been recognized by Hockey News’ 2019 Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in the sport, Adweek’s 30 Most Powerful Women in Sports, Sports Business Journal’s GameChangers, and Savoy Magazine’s Most Influential Women in Corporate America. She has received other notable recognitions including Savoy Magazine’s 2018 Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America and showcased in Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business. In 2012, she was profiled with First Lady Michelle Obama in Essence magazine’s 28 Most Influential Black Women in America. Davis earned a B.A. in Economics from Spelman College and has completed the Aspen Institute’s Executive Leadership Program and the Stanford University Executive E-learning Program.

So many of us like to stay behind the scenes.  Although we desire to be at the forefront of our business, so many of us stay small out of fear.  We fear being seen.  We fear how we’re going to be perceived.  We fear uncertainty.  But guess what? You can have the best business in the world, but without visibility, you won’t succeed.  In order to thrive, we need to stop holding ourselves back and push past the fear. We need to transform our mindset and tell ourselves, “I have something of value to bring to the table.” Only then can we show up and gain true visibility.  In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Lucinda Cross, CEO of Activate Worldwide, who reveals the power of visibility. Along the way, she shares the importance of appearing in front of your ideal audience, how she becomes a “strategic stalker” to get featured in publications, and the importance of building effective, strategic partnerships that align with your brand.  It’s time to show up and be seen, so start tuning in today to leverage the power of visibility.  Guest Profile: Lucinda Cross is an entrepreneur, motivational superstar, and bestselling author who tells it like it is. If you want inspiration, authenticity, and straight talk with business and personal development leaders, then Lucinda Cross is your go-to. She is a Certified Business Coach, and TV Lifestyle Expert, Lucinda Cross is the CEO of two personal and professional development companies, Activate Worldwide LLC. and Activate Your Life.org brands, which include The Big ASK, WE Nation, and Activate Your Life Leadership training. She is an award-winning influencer who has received the Life Time Achievement Award from former President Barack Obama, 40 under 40 Award from Westchester County, 25 Influential Black Women, and many more.     Discover: Follow Lucinda Cross on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucindacross/ (https://www.instagram.com/lucindacross/) Follow Lucinda Cross on Twitter: https://www.twiiter.com/lucindaspeaks (https://www.twiiter.com/lucindaspeaks) Learn more about Lucinda Cross: https://lucindacross.com/ (https://lucindacross.com/) Rate and Review  If you found this episode of JMMBOB valuable and encouraging, I would be so grateful if you left a rating and review. I love getting to know the people in my community and it helps other black business owners discover the podcast as well.   Knowledge Discussion: The power of visibility [3:25] How to get featured in publications [6:55] The importance of strategic partnerships [14:46] The best way to learn more about big brands [21:30] How to pivot to the next level [27:57]

Our LIVE In Studio Guest on Tuesday's Edition of "The Hair Radio Morning Show" is Dr. Yolanda Ragland. She is in the business of transforming lives by transforming feet. Honored on a prominent list of “25 Influential Black Women in Business,” Dr. Ragland discusses this trend and her niche market, having helped thousands of women fix their feet, and built a seven-figure business. She'll be on with us in the middle at 7am Eastern.  Also, the latest in the hair and beauty industry. 

In this episode we pose the question "When do you stop communicating with your ex?"

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools, a nationwide non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. As someone who has worked with non-profits for the past 10 years, Victoria Partridge knows that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and she wants to hear that story. From students to staff members, and alumni to volunteers, Victoria connects with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey they took which brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.In this episode, we talk with Kim Davis, Executive Vice President of Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs for the National Hockey League. Kim is one of The Business Journal's "100 Most Influential Women" and Fast Company's "100 Most Creative People in Business". In 2012, she was profiled with First Lady Michelle Obama in Essence magazine's "28 Most Influential Black Women in America". Kim shares with us the passion she brings to her role as a Communities In Schools National Board Member, and her mission to spread the importance of having diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the work that we do. Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org.Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America. Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan | Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad SnacksSearch 

Rachel of Rachel Travels has returned to give us an update of what she's been up to since we last spoke to her in episode 46. Recently named one of the “11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know”, by Travel Noire, Rachel continues to trailblaze the travel sphere through speaking, writing, through her digital marketing agency. She now coaches new and aspiring travel Influencers on how to build successful online brands, how to create valuable content, and how to monetize their brands.  But Rachel had a tough 2019. She shared with us about her burn out and stepping away from the brand she built over the last five years to regroup. We talk about the importance of self-care and service. In this episode, you'll be inspired by the following: 1. Have more fun with your life. 2. Be authentic and true to yourself first before anybody else. 3. Always take the time to rest. If you enjoyed this please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter.  Want to connect more with Rachel? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram @RachelTravels RachelTravels Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

Hip-hop artist Rapsody’s latest album Eve is one of the most buzzed-about albums of 2019. Reset sits down with the rising star to talk about her work and inspiration.

As a 20-year Diversity and Inclusion, and Human Resources veteran, Angela Roseboro was recruited by Riot Games as it's first Chief Diversity Officer to evolve and transform the culture of the company. Driven by the philosophy, be the change you want to see in the world, Angela has spent her career building and executing strategies that increase representation for women and people of color in leadership, ensure fairness and equity in process and programs, and that foster a culture that empowers employees to do their best work. Named as 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business by the Network Journal and 50 Out Front for Women in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, and 2019 Moves Power Woman, she has worked at such Fortune 500 companies as T. Rowe Price, Jones Lang LaSalle, and the Whirlpool Corporation. Angela received her bachelor’s degree from Roosevelt University in Illinois. A Chicago native, Angela is a wife, and mother of two daughters. 

This week in the guest chair we have part 2 with Cecilia Nelson-Hurt Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion for L’Oréal USA.  Cecilia is responsible for shaping diversity efforts through innovative initiatives that underscore the company’s commitment to  to “build the standard in making beauty inclusive,” Cecilia works with leadership across divisions and departments at the company to educate and promote diversity processes and procedures to positively impact organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.   Prior to joining L’Oréal, Cecilia served as Vice President, University Relations for JPMorgan Chase. where sh managed campus recruitment,  diversity relationships as well as financial endowments across four Historically Black Colleges and Universities on behalf of the bank.  Cecilia is an Advisory Board Member of Black Women of Influence, a sisterhood of highly accomplished women who have each been recognized as Trailblazing, Influential Black Women in Business. And is a avid knitter.  We talk about what happens when we take on equality work in a community, what it is like to have these challenging conversation and how do we engage without sacrificing ourself?  We talk self care principles that we can all live by when we are taking on equity.    When we want to believe in ourselves and create the life we want we sometimes need help.  I have created this 4 Step Goal Keeper for you. Download it here shirleymcalpine.com/goalkeeper  to create and plan your life If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media   FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/   

This week in the guest chair we have Cecilia Nelson-Hurt Assistant Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion for L’Oréal USA. This is Part 1 of my interview with Cecilia who  is responsible for shaping diversity efforts through innovative initiatives that underscore the company’s commitment to  to “build the standard in making beauty inclusive,” Cecilia works with leadership across divisions and departments at the company to educate and promote diversity processes and procedures to positively impact organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.   Prior to joining L’Oréal, Cecilia served as Vice President, University Relations for JPMorgan Chase. where sh managed campus recruitment,  diversity relationships as well as financial endowments across four Historically Black Colleges and Universities on behalf of the bank.  Cecilia is an Advisory Board Member of Black Women of Influence, a sisterhood of highly accomplished women who have each been recognized as Trailblazing, Influential Black Women in Business. And is a avid knitter.  We talk about what is it like to lean into a talent you have, being of service and developing  a relationship with someone you dated 30 years prior at high school.    When we want to believe in ourselves and create the life we want we sometimes need help.  I have created this 4 Step Goal Keeper for you. Download it here shirleymcalpine.com/goalkeeper  to create and plan your life   If you loved the show please REVIEW it here on iTunes: http://shirleymcalpine.com/itunes   SHE'S GOT DRIVE is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by awesome female band Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud Connect with me through Social Media   FACEBOOK: Join the She's Got Drive Tribe on Facebook Community Page INSTAGRAM: :@shirleymcalpine_ To go to the She's Got Drive Facebook page WEBSITE: http://shirleymcalpine.com/contactme/   

It is natural for us to want to bet on a “sure thing,” but as we know, life is full of uncertainty. During this episode, Kim Davis, one of my favorite mentors, shares how to embrace uncertainty as an opportunity and deliver value at the highest levels.  Kim Davis is the Executive Vice President, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs at the National Hockey League (NHL). Prior to the NHL, she served as a Senior Managing Director at Teneo and served as President of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation (fifth-largest corporate foundation in the world). Kim has been recognized as one of Hockey News' “Top 100 Most Influential Leaders in the sport, Savoy Magazine's “2018 Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America, showcased in Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business and the Business Journal's 100 Most Influential Women and in 2012, she was profiled with First Lady Michelle Obama in Essence magazine's “28 Most Influential Black Women in America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, I’m talking to Rachel Hill, aka “Rachel Travels”. Rachel is a trailblazing travel influencer, speaker, and author, and has been named as one of “11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know” by Travel Noire. With a Masters in Business Administration in Marketing, she has merged her expertise in Digital Marketing and passion for travel into a global brand. I randomly came across Rachel’s Instagram over a year ago and attended one of her webinars. I ended up booking a 1:1 session with her to set up my sales funnel and it was SUCH a helpful session. Today we’re continuing the conversation and diving into so many more great tips, from her best travel advice to all of the lessons she’s learned along the way. Links Mentioned: Rachel Travels Book: https://www.racheltravels.com/book Rachel Travels Website: https://www.racheltravels.com/ Support with as low as $1/month here: https://www.patreon.com/idontdobudgets SPONSORED BY: Acuity Scheduling. Acuity is my online scheduling assistant, working 24/7 to manage my schedule. Acuity gathers information from clients, sends reminders,  and even accepts payments on my behalf. It is like having an online personal assistant! Use my link to sign up and receive a FREE 45 day trial. No credit card required! acuityscheduling.com/ref/dontdobudgets Social Media Info: Rachel Travels IG: @racheltravels I Don’t Do Budgets IG: @idontdobudgets Email: hi@idontdobudgets.com Website: www.idontdobudgets.com #IDontDoBudgets #IDDB

Welcome to the debut of She Leads Podcast Season 4! This episode of She Leads Podcast features Chinyere Sam founder for Body By Chinyere.  Chinyere Sam is an Athlete, Fitness/Health Coach, and Motivational Speaker who leads her life like the Boss she is. To hear Chinyere's take on leadership, listen to her interview as she discusses her vivid dreams to the public for the first time, the importance of taking risks, and the value of having mentors and encouragement to keep pushing. Chinyere Sam's Bio For over 17 years Chinyere Sam has been a competitive athlete. At the early age of 8, Chinyere started competing at her elementary and high school on the track and field team. At the age of 15, she migrated to Barbados with her family where she lived for 5 years and continued to excel in track and field for Christ Church Foundation High School. After graduating from high school, Chinyere moved to the United States to further her education and became a leading athlete with the Utah Valley University track team. Chinyere is a Certified Aerobics Instructor & Personal Trainer with endorsements for Step Aerobics, Kickboxing Aerobics and Group Exercise by the International Fitness Association (IFA). In addition, Chinyere is certified in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) & AED (Automated External Defibrillators).  Chinyere worked as a professional trainer for the past 10 years in New York City where she trained clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx & Westchester area. She continues to provide fitness consulting services to some of her clients and maintains a presence in New York  City by hosting boot-camps and fitness workshops and presentations. Chinyere now lives in Tampa, Florida where she continues her career as a trainer offering One-on-One, Boot-Campts/Group Sessions and Nutritional support for all her clients ranging from children to seniors. Chinyere offers different types of fitness training such as Aerobics, Strength/Core training, Resistance Training, Weight Lifting/Muscle Building, Fat-burning/Toning, Calisthenics, Boxing, Rowing, Spinning, Pilates, Yoga and Stretching. Chinyere’s clientele come from many different professions and backgrounds, many who are overweight, underweight or of normal weight and who may be suffering from illnesses or joint ailments such as Obesity, Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, Cancer, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Arthritis, Back Pain/Injury, or Knee and Hip Injury, to name a few. Chinyere has been interviewed by Muscle & Strength magazine (www.muscleandstrength.com/interviews/chinyere-sam), and New York WHCR 90.3 FM radio station where she offered her professional advice on achieving a fit body and the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. She has appeared as a guest on the TV show ‘Teen Mind Set’ offering fitness and nutrition tips for teens suffering from depression which was aired on the Brooklyn Cablevision channels, Time Warner channels, RCN and the NY Verizon TV channels.  Chinyere has performed voluntary fitness workshops for the National Association of Black Military Women and has volunteered her professional fitness expertise to the Girls Scouts of New York city. She has also been a Guest Speaker at the Fidelis Care Health Fair and the Total Woman Business Conference which was sponsored by the Local Development Corporation (LDC) of East New York (www.ldceny.org). She is the only active female member of the male dominated calisthenics group Barmasters, (www.barmastersxtreme.com) which performs the most extreme workout on the bar and ground using your own body weight. Its mission is to entertain while motivating people to get involved in health and fitness.  She is also a member of Black Women of Influence (BWOI) http://blackwomenofinfluence.com which is a sisterhood of highly accomplished women who have each been recognized as Trailblazing, Influential Black Women in Business. This 300+ professional member network consists of senior-level, African-American corporate executives and entrepreneurs representing EVERY industry in America. Nicole Walker's Interview Commentary I really enjoyed this interview with Chinyere and I hope you did as well! I agree with Chinyere notion of how everything comes together in “perfect timing” if we faint not and keep pushing. It is so easy to get caught up in wanting immediate gratification, yet if the timing is not right it’s not going to happen. Learning to wait for our time is a priceless jewel that helps us to persevere. Learning to be comfortable where you are and show up fully in your current situation will lead you to where you need to be. Life isn’t a race, and when we try to rush the process we are actually making it harder to reach the next level. If something is meant to be, it will be easy, if it’s not easy then it’s not time. A quote by Rachel Corrie reads “follow your dreams, believe in yourself and don’t give up” I admire Chinyere’s ability to have such vivid dreams, her memory to recall her dreams so accurately, and her awareness to understand the messages that these dreams brought to her. Our dreams can give us visions for and understanding of our lives if we are at a certain level of consciousness. One tip I have learned is to keep a notebook near my bed to write down my dreams when I wake up, as my memory is not as good as Chinyere. I often use the website Dream Moods to interpret my dreams for a deeper understanding. When we are sleeping we are more open to receive insight and information from our subconscious, which can reveal amazing things. A quote by Kevin Michel reads “The subconscious mind is the guiding force for your entire life” I can relate to Chinyere’s courage to relocate from Utah to NYC, on the quest of making a better life for herself as I did the same. In September of 2017 I relocated from NJ to FL and told myself I would pursue entrepreneurship for a fourth time, but take it more seriously this time around. Moving from the known to the unknown is a great risk, and although it takes time to adjust it has been well worth it for me. Relocating is a huge decision that surprisingly does not require a huge amount of money as Chinyere has shown by moving with only $235 to her name. We often place many barriers in our way, which stop us from moving forward. Chinyere and countless others have proved that the lack of money does not stop progress unless we let it. A quote by John D. Rockefeller reads “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” Takeaway Chinyere mentioned the importance of being calm as a way to be productive. This really stuck out to me, as mastering the art of remaining calm is one of my goals for this year.  I actually have a picture on my vision board that says “calm is a superpower”. Being calm is having an inner peace that lessens the grip of anxiety, worry, excitement, and troubles. Ways to remain calm include slowing down, taking deep breathes, staying positive, I will make it my business to remain calm personally and professionally by developing coping strategies to use when needed. Being at peace is extremely important to me, which makes remaining calm essential for my success. A quote by Brian Tracy reads “Set peace of mind as your highest goal, and organize your life around it.” Leadership Challenge My leadership challenge for you would be to think about the one thing you can take away from this episode and adopt into your life.  I know it’s hard to absorb too much information at one time and it’s even harder to try and implement too many changes at once.  When I attend a training or listen to podcasts I aim to walk away with a least one thing that stuck out to me and one way that I can change as a result.  I challenge you to do the same!  If you decide to take me up on my challenge I would love to know about your key take way.  If you care to share, please go to the She Leads Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook and leave your comment under the Takeaway Thursday post for Season 4 Episode 1. Don’t forget to subscribe to She Leads Podcast for first access to future episodes. Also like and share this episode of She Leads Podcast Season 4 Episode 1 Experiences Make You Stronger with Chinyere Sam. Thanks and until next time "Be Empowered and Empower On"

Episode 077 | Debunking Travel Myths and Niching Down in Your Audience with Rachel Hill, Content Creator and Digital Strategist for racheltravels.com IG: @racheltravels Twitter: @racheltravels_ Website: RachelTravels.com Named one of the “11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know”, by Travel Noire, Rachel Hill is a trailblazing Travel Influencer, Speaker, and Author. With a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing, she has merged her expertise in Digital Marketing and passion for travel into a global brand. Her engaged audience of over 30,000, sees her as a leader in both the travel and tourism space as well as Digital Marketing industry. Utilizing her marketing expertise, Rachel coaches new and aspiring Travel Influencers on how to build success online brands, how to create valuable content, and how to monetize their brands. Additionally, she speaks and consults with travel brands on how to tap into diverse markets, how to successfully work with Influencers, and how to use social media to gain brand awareness. Rachel's engaging style and compelling messages provoke thought and targeted actions that lead to bottom-line impact. Episode Sponsors: GRP FIT App - The Fitness Platform for the Black Community. Share your fitness journey with the community and watch the support pour in but also be the inspiration for others. Download the app here and receive 20% off: grpfit.app.link/mindfulrebelpod Check out past episodes at: shawnjmoore.com/podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themindfulrebel/support

Dee C. Marshall is a Certified Coach, Author, Speaker, Leadership Trainer, Diversity Consultant, TV Lifestyle Expert and Radio Host. She is CEO at Diverse and Engaged, LLC (Formerly Raise The Bar, LLC). She was named Top 25 Leading Women Entrepreneurs and Top 25 Influential Black Women by several leading publications.  She is the creator of the Win, Rock & Rule Empowerment, an event that takes annually in New Jersey. It's in its ninth year.  Dee C. Marshall is... a Game Changer, Power Player, Fire Starter, Mover & Shaker and United State of Women Nominated Change Maker. Dee C. Marshall is... a Wall Street alumni. Former corporate executive and leadership trainer for Fortune 500 companies including Merrill Lynch, Prudential Securities, Moody’s Investor Services, Johnson & Johnson, and The New York Times.   a Capitol Hill go-to for women leaders. Women of Congress call on Dee to co-convene women’s initiatives, gather local women leaders, strategically plan the mobilization of women, and provide insight whenever they need a young, fresh perspective on connecting with women.   a respected authority for high-ranking, high-profile, high-level women. Dee has coached the First Lady of Bermuda and was called upon by the Premier of Bermuda to work with the top women leaders of the country. Her client roster includes women in corporate, FBI, NCIS, those who bear titles of Chief Judge and Mayor as well as Ministry Leaders.   a connector with golden contacts. Networked from power hubs like Wall Street and The White House, as well as industry and media, Dee is internationally recognized as a mover and shaker who shares her network.   a genius in mobilizing women and leveraging new media. Dee established a community service movement in the height of the recession by leveraging social media to grow to a network of over 200k .... in three countries and over 25 U.S. markets.   a subject matter expert on diversity, women’s success and a media contributor for Essence Magazine.   a survivor and go-to on career transitions and reinvention. Not only has Dee endured many corporate restructures, she also made it down 33 flights of stairs on September 11th after witnessing the second plane crash into the World Trade Center.   an expert teacher and trainer. Dee has spoken at over a dozen universities, been called upon to teach social media at B Schools, delivered a commencement speech at DeVry University, and recently signed on to teach a Continuing Education Leadership Development Program at Pillar College. a powerful speaker and motivator known on the speaker circuit at women’s conferences, industry conferences, and all over the globe. For more information, visit www.DeeCMarshall.com Keep in contact with us,      sign up and get our free gift to YOU: https://drgenevaspeaks.com Follow our hashtag #ignite2impact  Please share this podcast & let us what you think, *subscribe in iTunes and leave a review  

Joi Gordon https://dressforsuccess.org/ https://www.facebook.com/DressForSuccess/ https://twitter.com/dressforsuccess https://www.instagram.com/dressforsuccess/ Joi Gordon joined Dress  for Success® in 1999  and took over leadership  of Dress for Success Worldwide In  2002. Her primary goals are to ensure  that Dress for Success becomes recognized  as a global leader in empowering women in  their economic and social development and to expand  the organization's reach—so that more and more women  across the globe will have access to the resources and  tools they need to succeed in the workplace. Under  Joi’s leadership,  Dress for Success Worldwide  has expanded from a singular  brick and mortar location in Manhattan  to a global entity, spanning across 160  cities in 30 countries and serving over one  million women by giving them the tools they need  to achieve lifelong economic independence. Not only has  she expanded the organization geographically, but programmatically  as well-providing our women with a plethora of programming at all  points of their employment development cycle. The Dress for Success model  now offers a full continuum of services suiting a woman essentially from the  inside out and uniquely positioning our organization as a global leader in women’s  employment issues. Among  her professional  activities and relationships, Joi  is an executive board member and the  1st Vice President of Greater Queens Chapter  of the Links, Inc.,and a member of the Women’s  Forum of New York. She served on the corporate board  of directors of Urban Brands, parent company of Ashley Stewart,  a leading specialty retailer that targets the fashion-savvy urban  woman. She has also served on several inaugural women’s advisory councils,  including those for American Airlines, Office Depot and VOICE, an imprint of  Hyperion Books. Most  recently,  Joi has received  recognition from the  following institutions: the  University of Oklahoma, which  presented her with its 2nd highest  honor, the Regents’ Alumni Award; Working  Mother Media, with its Legacy Award; Business  Law in Leadership Award from Lawyer’s Alliance;  Herbert Woods Community Service Award from the Sylvia  & Herbert Woods Scholarship Fund; distinguished alumni award  from the University of Oklahoma, Gaylord College of Journalism and is a  member of their Board of Visitors; the Vice Chancellor’s Award from The  American Foundation for the University of the West Indies; and Ellis Island  Medal of Honor. Over the span of 20 years, Joi has been honored with numerous civic  and community service awards. She  has been profiled  in Crain’s New York  Business, Financial Times, Epoch Times And Black Enterprise,  and was also named among Working Mother Magazine's  “Most Powerful Moms in Non-profit,”as well as named one  of the “25 Most Influential Black Women in Business”by Network  Journal Magazine. Joi  received  her B.A. in  radio/television  broadcasting from  the University of Oklahoma  and her juris doctorate from its  College of Law. She lives with her husband  Errol in Queens. Her greatest joys are her daughter and  son, Sydney and Nicholas. In this episode, we discuss: Putting on her power suit as a lawyer, her first donation to Dress For Success and what happened less than a year after she took that action How Dress For Success is so much more than clothing for women Why she feels she’s a better mother, wife, friend, etc. because of her work Why the Dunkin Donuts business model plays a role Why Dress for Success is run like a brand and how they’ve scaled in 20 years The face of the underemployed or unemployed and how it has changed How she feels she is always learning so she can be a better storyteller for her organization The generous nature of people and strangers’ emails that make her day How men will be affected by Dress for Success because of the support given to their mothers The vision for Dress For Success in the future and the internal growth that will occur Her tips for women and finding your purpose

Dorinda Walker is an Inspirational Warrior, Survivor Community Activist and Award Winning Corporate Executive, who holds the title of Vice President within Prudential Financial, Inc. Rising above her childhood difficulties, Dorinda Walker has based her career on expanding new business opportunities and financial education among diverse markets. She focuses her efforts on important areas such as targeted marketing, strategic planning, sponsorship event planning, program and relationship management.  What is most compelling about her corporate position is the path she took to arrive there. This includes being born to heroin-addicted parents, surviving physical abuse, attempting suicide, dropping out of high school and living a dangerous street life as a teenager. Walker channeled her ‘street smarts’ to rise up the corporate ladder and tell her story to thousands of people every year. Walker’s mission is to inspire individuals who are thrown into dysfunctional circumstances, to face the voices of doubt and fear and still press forward.  In her first book “Protected by Purpose” Walker dives into her life story and provides the success secrets that allowed her to transition from a path to prison as a teenager to becoming one of the fastest rising brands in Corporate America.  Walker has received several distinguished honors and awards for her community and corporate service. Most recently recognized by The Network Journal as one of the 2017 Top 25 Influential Black Women in Business; Corporate Humanitarian of 2017 by The Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation; Trailblazer of the year for advocacy against Domestic Violence by the Greater Hudson Valley Links Association and recognition on Forbes.com as one of the Top Black Leaders and Speakers in the country. Walker is also an Advisory Board Member for Hispanicize and a Board of Trustees Member for Ironbound Film and Television Studios, and former Board of Trustees member for the Jersey Explorer Children’s Museum. For more info on Dorinda Walker,  dorindawalker.com   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

Dr. Katina-Davis Kennedy believes that good health is the foundation of life. Serving as a health practitioner, fitness advocate and health educator for the last 15 years, she has worked to inform others about having a healthy mind, body, and lifestyle in order to live a high-quality life. This Cool Soror of Delta Sigma Theta, and alumna of FAMU, has received the high distinction of being named one of the 25 Most Influential Black Women in Business and Industry. Check out this encouraging interview with Dr. Katina & Rashan Ali and find out what she considers to be ‘The Big 3’ in her life.

Sherry Snipes is a dynamic authority on diversity and inclusion who is passionate about the changing face of the world and changes facing the world.  She has the unique experience of leading diversity initiatives at public and non-profit organizations where she has been responsible for all aspects of diversity and inclusion from design and implementation to re-engineering, including launching multiple women’s leadership and diversity training programs.  Sherry currently leads diversity programming at the American Institute of Architects.  She previously held the role of Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement for Arrow Electronics, Inc. Sherry is truly committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive world which lead her in 2012 to co-found the DANDI (diversity and inclusion) Awards which spotlights organizations and individuals truly making a difference towards creating a more diverse and inclusive world. In 2012 She founded the Global Diversity Collaborative, a start-up 501(c)3 focused on leveraging technology to build an international network of peers, professionals, activists and educators. In 2011 Sherry was recognized by The Network Journal as one of the “25 Most Influential Black Women in Business” and 2009 she received the NAAAHR Greater New York Leadership Award.  Sherry has been featured in numerous publications including The Network Journal, Newsday, Diversity Careers, Diversity Executive, Uptown Professional and Savoy Professional.  She has been a featured speaker at U.S., Austria, Hungary, Great Britain and Belgium diversity leadership programs and also serves on a number Boards.  A graduate of Hampton University, Sherry spends her personal time raising two active boys.  Her personal mantra is: “Be inspired and be inspirational and be aspirational".